Transmission Noise problems of the 2002 Honda Accord

2002 Honda Accord se v4 - 93,500 miles: while driving home from work, I stopped at a stop light and when I pushed the gas to take off, the car revved, but didn't go for several seconds and then started jerking as the car was trying to engage into first gear. From that point, every time I stopped at a light or stop sign, the car jerked wildly again and made horrible noises. Took car into the Honda dealer and was told that the transmission is totally shot and that I need a new one at a cost of $3950. 00. Car has been kept up and fluid changes done regularly.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact was driving 30 mph when the transmission began hesitating and exhibiting an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or generate any failure codes. The transmission failed and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but not repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and would not assist with repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that she was able to remove her key from the ignition without the vehicle being in park. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 66,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph she could hear a whistling noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed a bearing within the transmission was causing the noise. The contact was also advised to replace the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 102,000 and the current mileage was 108,000.

I was driving along, and my car started lurching and jerking, making a big thumping noise. I took it to a Honda service center, they said I needed a new transmission- the car only had 62,000 miles.

We bought a new Honda Accord ex-l in 2002 with automatic transmission. It now has 45,000 miles. We took great care of the car, maintained it at the Honda dealer, and drove it carefully. Two weeks ago, we noticed that the car jerks and makes a noise when changing gears. We took it to the dealership and they said we have to replace the transmission. This is practically a new car and we should not experience this. Honda is not reliable, this car is clearly defective and Honda should either extend the warranty or recall these cars. Honda refuses to extend the warranty or recall although so many consumers complained about similar transmission issues. Their corporate customer service insists that they never received such complaints although the internet and consumer websites are full of such examples. I am requesting that you investigate this issue and force Honda to take care of their defective cars . Thanks, najat kbait.

Approx 3 months ago, the transmission started intermittently to jerk and slip gears when coming to a stop or slowing down and then it would hesitate to start. It continued at a slow pace then all of a sudden it became more frequent, loud jerking noises, slipping/disengaging gears and hesitating to start. I no longer felt safe in the care. Took it to the Honda dealer with no personality or customer service skills the best deal they offered they would pay 25% after I told them I had a case # assigned from Honda America. They made a statement that if the district manager knew that I had used a non Honda transmission fluid in the past couple of years he would not have given me this good deal. He more or less blamed the fluid for the transmission problems. I have always gone to a reputable mechanic for pms therefore the fluid was not the cause of the transmission problems especially after reading all the complaints mentioned here and other consumer complaint sites.

My car started jerking and hesitating at first. . . And then I heard strange noises coming from the engine. Engine jerking got progressively worse. Took car to dealer who informed us that we need a new transmission at a cost of $3,500. Car only has 89,000 miles.

I have 25000 miles on a 2002 Honda Accord se. Last year we started to have a low whine between 30 and 50 mph . This year (2006) there is a rumbling noise on acceleration and disappears when the speed is decreased. I thought is was the tires and replaced them but the noise remains. I brought the car to several mechanics and they all believe it is the transmission. Called Honda public relations to discuss and I was essentially told tough luck. There appears to be many failures of Honda transmissions and an obvious engineering flaw.

I owned a 2002 Honda Accord this happened when the car was about 60,000 miles on it. The transmission was very bad. It didn't changed the gear it supposed to be giving a very loud noise and stop in the middle of the road. I contacted the Honda dealer and they checked the VIN # and they said it wasn't on a recalled list. I brought the car to Honda dealer and tried to pretend to trade my car in for another. They said that the car had problem which is very bad transmission and they said the value was very low because they have to replace a new transmission's was very disappointed, Honda had a very good reputation for the best car manufacturer. But it is not.

On April 6 and July 1 of this year I was traveling at 70 mph on the interstate when a loud explosion occurred. The first time I thought I must have hit something or been near a gunshot. When the same thing happened months later the noise sounded as though it was in the cabin with me. No warning lights, difficulty in handling, or visible damage has appeared. The noise is sudden, without warning, and immense--ringing in ears an hour later--not to mention frightening. We replaced tires in June, and all regular maintenance has been done on schedule. There was a transmission problem when the car was brand new-a clunking noise-which was difficult to diagnose, and required extended days in the shop (nearly four of the first six weeks owned). It was finally eliminated when the shop "dismantled" the car, drained transmission fluid (twice) and did assorted other "fixes". I have contacted the service department concerning the explosions, but they have no suggestions. In about 3 weeks the odometer will be at the same mileage as between the previous two booms, would really like someone else to be with me if it happens again.

The car hesitates and jerks at speeds between 0-20 mph. The floor in the back seat area of the car gets very hot most of the time when driving. Car also makes a strange noise upon acceleration. Dealer determined there is an internal transmission problem and it needs replacement. Since the car is out of warranty I'm expected to pay $4,450 for a new transmission on a car that's not 3 years old yet.

While accelerating consumer heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechainc determined that transmission needed to be replaced.

Thumping noise like a tire low on air noticeable from about 35 and above. Checked tires and they were ok. Determined it was something in drive train. Noise went away when in neutral and was less on downhill. Took car in and described problem. Service guy said it sounded like "some bad bearings" in the transmission and that they had seen this several times before. It would be replaced under warranty or out of warranty. Mine was in warranty.

Vehicle taken to dealer twice for whining transmission. New transmission ordered but not installed because they say the whining noise disappeared. Honda tech hears whining. Transmission and that is why it was ordered. The whining is still there. Dt.