Transmission Gear Slipping problems of the 2004 Honda Accord - part 1

When driving on the interstate for over an hour the transmission began slipping but once I began driving on hills the transmission was no longer catching and I could no longer drive the car. The electrical issue comes from the windows not responding immediately to me pressing them down and the lock button on the remote and the lock button on the car door do not lock.

While pulling out into traffic transmission slipping very bad almost cause rear end collision. Now slips in all gears. All maintenance work done as required but appears transmission has failed. Car has been taken care of very well and now has 150k, but still this is a shock to have this happen to Honda and I see all over the internet Honda transmission issues.

The transmission slipped into neutral while driving, luckily no accident, but left me stranded in the middle of an intersection! could have been disastrous!.

4 cylinder automatic transmission started slipping during acceleration from a complete stop. Transmission would cause the car to her forward when breaking and after coming to a complete stop. The transmission completely failed at just over 54,000 miles and will not upshift. The car will only go about 20 mph, when the accelerator is engaged, it only revs up the engine and the vehicle redlines, the transmission will not shift into a higher gear.

This seems to be a common issue as just looking it up today another person suffered the same issue I have, down to the exact conversation with Honda. We ahve had the '04 Honda Accord for 4ish years now. It has driven great since we bought it and tested fine with the Honda dealer before purchasing. All of a sudden we started experiencing some slipping of the transmission. We immediatly had the system flushed and filled and all seemed to be good, for about a week. 3 days before christmas, my wife was getting onto a busy section of a major highway and the transmission slipped and she was unable to accelorate nearly getting run over by a tractor trailer. She was able to pull over and get home safely. I did some research and found the recall notice based off the models make and year. Searching the VIN came back as not affected by the recall, even though we are experiencing the exact problems outlined in the transmission recall notice. I called Honda and spoke to a very friendly representative that simply informed me the same thing another customer was told the same day. . . "your VIN doesn't fall into the list of effected units. You should have a Honda repair center diagnose and repair the issue. " I hope that an investigation is started and this is found to be a known issue and Honda works with all current owners to get this repaired before someone gets seriously injured.

First occurrence, Tuesday August 18, 2015 driving into work, transmission slipped, rpm’s increased with no additional forward motion by car. Then stopped and went to back into parking stall and car would not engage into reverse, finally it did started researching possible issues and found tons of recall and complaints online, driving home the car all of a sudden stuttered and downshifted violently this time it produced a “check engine light” (obdc: p0741), I called Honda cust service and spoke with jason, he created a case # for me and stated I would need to have it diagnosed by a Honda dealer and call them back. I called back the same number but this time option 7, customer service rep read thru my case and determined that because the VIN did not indicate being part of the recall, the age of the vehicle and mileage, Honda would not do anything to assist me. My transmission fluid smells burnt. I now have had to pay a transmission shop $3464. 65 for a rebuilt transmission.

I was driving on the interstate, moved into the left lane and attempted to pass, stepping down on the gas to accelerate. Suddenly my (automatic) transmission slipped completely out of gear, my tachometer red-lined as the engine revved hard, and the card decelerated rapidly. I was nearly hit from behind but fortunate that the driver behind me was paying attention. I slowed rapidly, but my brake lights didn't come on, because I wasn't braking! my car slowed to dangerously low speeds in the left lane of the highway. Every time I tried to give the car gas it was as if the transmission was in neutral and wouldn't provide drive. Finally at around 20mph it started gripping, but if I tried to accelerate much the transmission would slip again. I was able to merge back into the right lane, which was scary because the cars behind me were going full highway speeds. I was able to pull the car off onto the shoulder of the road. I drove along the shoulder very slowly until I could make it to the first exit and limp my car to a repair shop. My transmission needed a complete rebuild. No only should this not happen on a car with relatively low mileage that has been well maintained, but this failure was dangerous! it happened completely without warning at high speeds on the interstate. It caused a rapid deceleration and a loss of control of the vehicle, and placed me in a very dangerous position trying to regain control. I researched my problem and found that Honda had issued a recall for automatic transmissions on a large number of 2003/2004 Accords. I checked my VIN number against the recall (NHTSA recall number: 04v-176) and found that my VIN was not covered by the recall, even though I experienced the exact same failure that the recall describes. Why my VIN specifically was not included in the recall is completely unacceptable considering this is a known problem.

Attempted to pass semi truck on a tollway, was in the fast lane when transmission failed with the semi to the right and fast moving traffic behind me. Transmission felt like it slipped into neutral, eventually it did go back into gear long enough to make it to a repair shop. Entire rebuild at 2700. 00.

While driving on interstate 74 transmission slipped causing car to lose speed. Transmission then began slipping in and out of gear. Pending cost to replace transmission.

I was driving my car and my transmission started slipping. I keep up with all of the scheduled maintenance for this car. I got the transmission rebuilt and now less then 3 months later the car is starting to jerk again and the drive light on the dash is starting to blink. I also have this error code that won't go away saying there is something wrong with the fuel tank. I got the gas knob changed and the error goes away but when you hook the computer up to it, the code still comes up. The air bag light also comes on and off when it wants to.

Transmission slipping and down shifting overnight. Causes engine to stall.

I had transmission failure about a year ago, the transmission started to slip and didn't make any shifting, it was dangerous because the car stoped many time while I was driving, so I decide to fix it , and yesterday 9/16/2013 it happened again, same problem with transmission.

I was driving on the highway and noticed that my rpm increased all of the sudden. After my rpm increased my vehicle started jerking and was not responding. The transmission started slipping into neutral. I managed to get home driving 10 mph. I have looked online and this is a major issues with these cars! Honda needs to recall these transmissions!.

We experienced a transmission failure while driving on I-77 in west virginia. The transmission all of a sudden began spewing transmission fluid, and started to slip whil driving up a hill. We had to frantically get out of the way of a tractor-trailer, but it was difficult because the transmission was slipping and the car had no power.

Transmission suddenly started slipping badly at 115k miles. The transmission was always slow to get into initial gear to begin with but I thought it was normal. At near highway speeds my rpm's shot up but the car was slowing down due to the transmission just slipping, it also down shifted wit ha jerk. A notorious issue with these years of Honda's! "working" now with american Honda and hoping for a helping hand as I'm just out of the certified warranty. Honda dealer quoted $6,040 to replace the transmission with a rebuilt. I bought a Honda to have it last, is 6k worth putting into a car worth $9,000 in great condition? please help Honda!!!!.

As I was driving the transmission (automatic, v6 Accord) kept slipping so although I was applying the gas the car was slowing down and not moving. So I had to turn the car off and then back on and it would move again for a little but and then the transmission would slip again and I would have to pull over and turn the car off and back on. I then had to have the car towed to a transmission shop for repairs. The transmission show replaced the transmission, so parts and labor came out to $1750. 00.

Driving on I-205 and the transmission started slipping. Engine would go from normal to racing while I was driving. Got off and parked to pick up a friend and it would not go in to reverse to back out of the spot. Had to have it towed and the transmission rebuilt. For about $4500. There was only about 47000 miles on it at the time.

Transmission slippage and failure. Similar to what I have since read online about other Honda transmission problems and recalls. Honda quoted me $4,100 to replace transmission, less a discount of 20% or net of $3,280. I have impeccable service records and local dealership (where I bought car from) agreed that I could not have done any better with maintenance--all of which was performed at the local dealership. No previous problems and transmission slippage and failure was sudden (couple of days). Most recent transmission flush was at the Honda suggested mileage.

Driving on the highway, the automatic transmission in the v6 model (85000 miles) seemed to slip into neutral, and any application of gas red-lined the engine. Had to Dodge through highway traffic slowing down to 25 mph before the gears would engage. After exiting the highway, the same problem persisted at lower speeds; complete gear slipping. The problem persisted in d or d3. After letting the car sit turned off for a few minutes, it seems to now be functioning properly, but there is no telling when it could happen again. This is a safety issue to due sudden failure of a critical system. Had I been less fortunate on the highway, I could have been involved in a serious accident. Also, if this happened while turning through or crossing a busy intersection, I would have been broadsided. . Read more...

After vehicle was driven for approx 10 minutes the car slowed down and the motor would rev up. Car parked and then tried to drive it again and same thing happened. Car would not go more than a few miles an hour, luckily was able to pull over on side of the road. Car towed to Honda dealer. Was told that the VIN # was not included in the recall. Spoke with Honda corporate and filed a claim. However they continued to say the car was not included in the recall. Dealer noted on invoice that trans slipping in 1-2 gears and slips on 1,2 up shift. Fluid is dark. I had to pay to replace the transmission on a car with only 68,472 miles.

Transmission would become either completely disengaged or car would lunge forward as transmission slipped into low gear. Very scary with infant in back seat. Need to completely replace transmission at 80,000 miles. This is a safety issue and a very expensive one.

I am like other Honda owners whos car failed them. My transmission has gone out right after the 100,000 mile mark. Honda states there is no known problem with the v6 transmission but I have sites with hundreds of people who explain the same issue I had with my car. Now Honda states that checked my 2nd gear shift (which is causing stressed to the transmissions and killing them) butback in 2005 but saw no issues, but after I took it to my local Honda dealership, they state its bad! Honda secretly knows that the transmissions in this car is bad ( the whole line of cars) but refuses to fix the issue knowing it will cost the company 3500-5000 to fix everyone's car. They are risking the safety of their customers to save a buck. . Read more...

I have a 2004 Honda accrod ex v6 and the transmission started slipping. I took it to a Honda dealer, where they told me I needed a new transmission, which may not be covered by the reacall. Driving on interstate and city roads, the car stops. The engine starts, but I am not able to accelerate the car. According to recent diagnosis, which suggests that there was a failure of the automatic transmission. I have been made aware of recent transmission issues with other 2003-2004 Honda Accord vehicles, which I find unlikely for the Honda brand.

I have a 2004 Honda accrod ex v6 and the transmission started sliping and I took to a Honda dealer and told me I need a new transmission it not coverd by the reacall they a full of it I think there is a scame going on at Honda.

2004 Honda Accord v6 - "not under existing recall" 1. Transmission started to slip 2. Brought to dealer to diagnose 'complete failure due to internal mechanical part' 3. Towed to independent garage for repair.

For 3 days prior, I noticed a second or two lag time between the car going from reverse into drive. I didn't think much of it. Then about 10 minutes into driving at about 40 mph the transmission dropped to a lower gear and the car abruptly dropped to about 10 mph. Fortunately, there was no one behind me or they would have smashed into my car. I then turned around and went home with hazards blinking. During the entire trip back, the transmission constantly slipped gears at almost every speed.

My 2004 Accord v6, 117k miles. . . Transmission slipped on Thursday of last week for the first time, and by Saturday the vehicle was inoperable. Car revved with no acceleration while driving in traffic at 50 mph, was on a highway ramp with traffic all around me, very dangerous. It continued to sputter and slip, then would not go into reverse once parked. I just called the dealer and they denied knowledge of any problem with the transmissions on this problem and told me to "be careful what you read on the internet. " this is my second, but last Honda. I bought Hondas because of their supposed reliability. This is a dangerous problem and Honda should make concessions and own up to the problem. Someone will end up dead before this is over if they don't make this public. There is no warning that this problem is coming on. One minute the car is fine, the next you are in a dangerous situation.

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Accord ex. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the transmission would not shift into first or second gear and the vehicle began to rev but it would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where a rebuilt transmission was installed. The manufacturer assisted the contact with half of the repair costs. The current mileage was approximately 80,000. The failure mileage was 79,457. Updated 11/22/10 the consumer stated the transmission would slip upon acceleration. Updated 11/23/jb.

Transmission slipping while driving up hills or approaching slow turns, condition is getting worse by the day, occurring on a consistent basis, dealer said repair would be approx $3,000 and there was no recall on my VIN # mileage is 111,376.

While driving to work going about 55mph, the car suddenly downshifted quickly slowing. After a couple seconds of down shift, the car revved to high rpms and was in felt like it was in neutral (it was actually in drive). I had to coast across 2 lanes to get off the road. Once off the road, the transmission was slipping . Then it went into gear and I was able to drive on a backroad. But when trying to shift, the car would rev high as it couldn't shift to the next higher hear and acted as if it were in neutral. Warning lights or check engine light never came on. The sudden slowing in traffic when it downshifted nearly caused an accident with the car behind me.

While driving low speed 20 to 40 mph car started jerking bucking pulled over to store parking lot waited 10 minutes scared to drive 10 min to home but made it. Attempt to drive vehicle next day after driving start jerking transmission slipping pulled over again . Try to move vehicle again cars would not move. Contact american Honda informed transmission failed was informed my vehicle id was not on the 2004 Accord transmission recall list. Ask for good faith repair refused.

My 2004 Accord transmission started slipping at 105000. I was on the interstate on the way to work and felt loss of power and realized transmission was slipping. I slowed down and drove in the far right lane and stopped a few times but made it to work. I brought it to the closest transmission place and they confirmed transmission failure and quoted $2900 for rebuilt tranny and maybe more if the computer was also a problem. I also called the local Honda dealer and after some hassle they reduced their original estimate from $3900 to $3400. I called Honda America customer service and they would do nothing more. I got the repair (rebuilt tranny) and when I paid the bill it was for $2900. Still a lot but at least not more than the tranny place. I told all the Honda folks I talked to that I had 3 Hondas and always was happy with their reliability. But considering the information I read about the tranny problems and Honda's lack of concern, and what I personally experienced, no more Hondas for me!.

The contact owns a 2004 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions; proceeding to a traffic signal and applying pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lunged forward. The transmission slipped in and out of gear in a pulling motion. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact drove to the emergency lane and after a few minutes he was able to continue driving; however, the identical failure continued to occur intermittently. The transmission failed and the contact could only drive in reverse. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

On November 24, 2008 my wife was in an incident where she rear ended the SUV in front of her. Auto body masters (abm), the officially recommended repair facility for miller Honda in culver city, CA, is the repair facility that repaired our car. Shortly after January 1, 2009, abm informed us that the transmission was slipping badly and the warning light indicated a malfunction in the transmission. Subsequently abm took our car to miller Honda to diagnose the problem. After several days, I was told the car needed a new transmission. The service advisor at miller Honda told me that after the transmission was replaced, miller Honda would make a determination if the accident caused the transmission to malfunction. I was also advised that the transmission would be sent to american Honda for a more thorough inspection of the transmission and they actually had the ability to override the dealer decision and the decision to override could be made after the fact. Furthermore, I was advised that, if the damage was not caused by the accident it would be covered under the extended service contract we purchased. On January 22, 2009, the transmission was replaced by miller Honda. I was informed that an external and internal examination of the transmission found no indication of damage as a result of the accident and thus our Honda care extended service contract covered the cost of this repair. I did what research I could on the internet regarding problems with Honda Accord transmissions and quickly found the transmission in the 2003/2004 v6 Accords has a history of failing in such a way as it is common for the car to hesitate and jerk. Adding another factor is that some 2004 Accords had a recall for transmission problems. With all these issues in mind, it has become clear that the cause of my wife's accident is not as clear cut as it first appears. My wife's recollection of the incident has consistently been that.

I have complained to Honda about my transmission slipping, almost stalling out and then taking a huge jerk. . . It normally happens when letting up off my gas. . . This has been ongoing for almost 2 years; last night I had the ride of my life in only a matter of seconds! I was stopping by the bank to get cash from the atm; as I let up off my gas, the car did a hard jerk and jumped the sidewalk hitting the corner of the bank. I'm so glad no one was using the atm at this time. My airbag never deployed and my seat belt released for me to get out but now it is jammed and will not pull out enough for me to wear it! with all the complaints I've found that are very similar to mine going back as early as 2003, I really feel that Honda should take these complaints more serious and that they should be held responsible for repairing the issue and any damages incurred due to the issue. I am a nervous wreck and I hope no one will experience what I just went through. There should be a thorough investigation requiring Honda to fix this problem.