Transmission Fluid Leaking problems of the 2003 Honda Accord

My 2003 Honda Accord ex v-6 has 229000 miles and is need of its fourth set of engine/motor mounts. I have owned several Accords and have never had this problem. The car jerks upon take off and makes grinding sounds when decelerating . Also, the car squeaks, moans, and groans when slowing down to make left and right turns. My mechanic told me it is rare for a car to need motor mounts so often for a vehicle. Due to the broken motor mounts, the car's oil pan has begun to leak due to movement of the engine and transmission and power steering fluids are leaking due to the movement. Also, my airbag warning light turns on intermittently. I have checked several times and my car is not included in the takata airbag recall, but it does concern me. I don't know if there is a problem or if it is an electrical problem.

At around 107,000 miles, I noticed my transmission leaking fluid very rapidly. In addition, the front end of the car started vibrating violently between 50mph and 60mph.

¿ took 2003 Accord ex to south bay Honda in milpitas on Feb 24, 2010 for applicable recall service 1. They performed recall 08-043 wiper motor inoperable. 2. Up shift flaring in second and third gear diagnosed said transmission. Recall already performed by anderson Honda 3. Problem traced to internal transmission concerns. ¿ 4. Fluid level ok, but leak noted 5. Recommended transmission replace $3,596. 00 6. Escalated to mgr who declined to fix contacted Honda America same day explained situation to rep. In recall dept 1. Said recall already performed-transmission; transferred to post-warranty svc dept. 2. Rep. In that dept said anderson Honda did recall and added jet kit on sept 28, 2004 at 20,491 miles, (far exceeding recommended period by Honda w/o removing second gear and inspecting and rebuilding transmission if gear damaged) 3. Asked whether they took pictures of gear and could provide records of that service rep told me thats internal information. We dont give out that information. ¿ 4. Rep. Said that the problem with transmission. Was not gear lock, was flaring not covered by recall 5. Rep said to follow up quickly did so but no response. ¿ car drove ok, so continued to drive while waiting for response. ¿ July 13, 2010 at approx. 9:45am while in route to business meeting - car locked in gear on freeway, loud clunk, tires chirped a tad, and car downshifted to lower gear ea drove car slowly in 2nd gear position to dealership on freeway with hazards nearest dealership in fairfield, CA steve hopkins Honda service advisor said definitely transmission. He said I got it to lock up on me here in the lot. Advised Honda rebuilt transmission repair w/warranty costs $3,750 I explained situation in greater detail said he would contact Honda american Honda regional manager refused any and all assistance with the repair. ¿ paid over $4,400. 00 in all for repairs at Honda dealership.

My 2003 v6 Honda Accord has 143,000 miles and needs a second transmission replacement. I have kept current with all the required maintenance, and all the maintenance and repair work has been done at the same Honda dealership from which I purchased the car new in 2003. The first transmission replacement was at 102,000 miles - just past the 100,000 mile extended warranty I purchased. The dealership cut me a break on the cost and it ended up being about half of the full cost but that was still $2000 out of my pocket. Two years later, it is currently in the shop needing another transmission replacement. Honda and the dealership are willing to pay for 75% of the cost but that is still another $1000 out of my pocket for something that should not have needed to be done. It seems to happen quickly too. Three weeks ago I was in for more than $2000 of vehicle maintenance (timing belt replacement. Axle bearing, as well as fluids, etc) - no indication from the dealership that there was a potential problem with the transmission. A week later I took it back since the traction control system was coming on all the time - sometimes while in park, sometimes on the freeway, sometimes on side roads - no rhyme or reason just coming on all the time. They could not figure out what was causing that but found what they thought was a small leak in the wheel bearings. I made a mental note to have it fixed next time I bring it in. Two weeks later it starts to make a funny sound - I think the wheel bearing has gotten worse and take it in immediately. After they look closer at it, they determined the transmission was shot again and needed to be replaced. Luckily I have caught the transmission problems before they have caused the vehicle to fail but it is dangerous never knowing when it will fail. Several of my husbands coworkers with similar year Honda Accords have also had numerous transmission problems which is what is prompting me to report it here.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle suddenly performed as if it were in neutral. The rpm's increased, but the speed decreased to 40 mph. The failure lasted for approximately 30-40 seconds. The dealer stated that they were unable to check the vehicle because the engine indicator was not illuminated. The contact was advised to buy a fuel injection cleaner and fill the vehicle with gasoline. After doing so, the vehicle ran normally for seven days; however, the failure recurred at the same speed. The vehicle was almost rear ended. Once the contact arrived at his residence, he placed the gear into reverse. The engine began to rev, but it took the vehicle 10-15 seconds before the reverse function in the vehicle actually engaged. The following day, he checked the transmission fluid and noticed a shortage of fluid, which looked like black oil. There was no sign of a leakage. The contact assumed that the transmission fluid should not have a burning odor. Through research, he found NHTSA campaign id number 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission). The vehicle is currently at the dealer and they stated that the original owner had the vehicle repaired under the recall; therefore, Honda would only cover half of the repair cost. The contact believes that his vehicle should be repaired under the recall. The current and failure mileages were 102,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Accord. The contact noticed transmission fluid leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who recommended that the transmission be replaced. The manufacturer offered to replace the transmission for free, but the contact would have to pay for the labor. The current and failure mileages were 78,000.