Transmission Failure problems of the 2005 Honda Accord

Transmission failure!! I knew these early 2000s to 2005s had transmission issues in the Accords and civics, but I had a 2005 earlier and when someone hit me it had over 168. 000 miles on it. (it was a California car with extra smog components) no transmissions issues!! I replaced it with another 2005 Accord 4cyl at 79. 441 miles in Feb of 2018. The car had been very well maintained by a Honda dealership in GA. Nothing was missed. I also had transmission serviced and a lot of other things done by a certified Honda mechanic before I even put the plate on it back in nc. On 6/12/19( 93500 on car) I was in a rollover wreck in my 2002 tundra. (great truck) and really needed my car. On 6/14/19 I go to see my tundra in the junk yard and my car just starts revving up but stops moving. I pulled over and stopped then tried to put car back into gear and was able to get it into 2nd gear and limp to a friends house. I was heartbroken!! to lose both in 2 days was insane! I took it to friendlys transmission in high point nc and they put in a rebuilt transmission very quickly!!!! I hope this one holds because it is a beautiful little car with a great engine and I would like to drive it a long time. I thought about trying to deal with Honda but I was in pain and needed my car. . . It is shameful that a low mileage car that has been well taken care of should need a new transmission so soon!!! it would be wonderful if 11v395000, recall r89, 8/27 2011 would somehow apply to my car!!!.

Honda automatic transmission failed in 2015; contacted Honda corp no recalls although there is a recall r89 for exact problem but was told my car is not a part of recall. Had transmission repaired and one year later after driving 10,000 local miles transmission having exact same problem. Contacted Honda and they state due to age year and warranty factors they could not assist. Car has been serviced and diagnosed by several Honda's dealers. Took car for oil change on 5/18; on 5/21 while driving the car after 2-3 minutes it would start to be sluggish and not respond to someone pushing the gas pedal. This was while driving in a 35 mile per hour area two lane street. At that point I pulled over to the side of a city street allowed the car to cool down and took back to dealer. Dealer suggested faulty transmission with broken internal shift parts.

The transmission failed at approximately 70,000 miles while driving up a hill. The engine began revving, and the vehicle lost all acceleration. Shortly thereafter, I applied the brakes, put on the hazard lights, put the car in park, and turned the car off. I then restarted the car, shifted into drive, and attempted to accelerate, but the vehicle began rolling backwards toward traffic lined up behind me. I then reapplied the brake, put the car in park, and again shut the car off. Due to construction in the area, there was no where to pull the car over to, so I was stranded blocking traffic.

Car details: - 05 Accord se coupe with ~65k miles (automatic transmission, 4 cylinder) recently, I have noticed that the car will not accelerate even when I keep pushing the gas pedal. Typically happens at around 50 to 60 mph marker (the mph needle will just stall at one location and not move). I have to tap the brake lightly a couple of times or let the car coast down without giving it any gas (it kind of releases whatever is holding the car from accelerating and releases the mph needle). I then accelerate the car again and it will go higher than 60 mph. Keeps happening often (not every time though). My gas mileage is lower which confirms that something is happening. This is a serious safety issue on highways. I am not sure if this is related to all the transmission failure issues that Honda Accords continue to see on models manufactured in the mid 2000s.

Driving on highway 101 in California the powertrain (automatic transmission) on our 6 cylinder Honda failed at highway speeds. When we got to an exit, the car could not power up an exit ramp. The car even rolled backwards even when the transmission was put in park. Prior to this problem we had no advance warning or inkling of any transmission difficulties. During this incident the warning light on the dash did not turn on. Once we got to a repair facility we were told that the transmission had failed completely and the cost of a remanufactured unit would be about $4,400. After this incident we read up on Honda's and discovered that such complete, no-warning failures are rather common in these Honda Accords. Our extended warranty ran out six months ago. Given the high number of these problems and the high cost involved, we believe that Honda should repair or replace these units as losing power in a car on an interstate highway is very dangerous.

Automatic transmission failures at 87,900 miles.

Transmission failed at highway speed resulting in immediate vehicle deceleration and near accident. Honda refused to fully cover the cost of the failed transmission despite numerous other reports of failed v6/at failures in the 2005 model year, and previous model year recalls. Significant safety concern in this model year and transmission combination.

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate any further. The vehicle rolled to a stop and was towed to an authorized dealer. The contact was informed that the transmission failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,000.

Without warning my automatic transmission completely failed getting off the freeway today. When I went to make a right hand turn at the end of the ramp, the car wouldn't shift any higher than 2nd gear, couldn't increase speed to avoid oncoming cars, had no power. I was able to pull to the curb to avoid being hit. Transmission needs to be replaced.

My 2005 Honda Accord ex-l v6 (2 door) suffered a sudden catastrophic transmission failure while cruising at 70 mph resulting in a near accident. I could not accelerate and the vehicle would not downshift into any other gear. I was nearly hit by vehicles following me and had to merge across traffic into the emergency lane where I "coasted" down an offramp. The vehicle has been properly maintained to the standards listed in the owners manual. The transmission has been serviced twice in 96,000 miles which exceeds the standards in the owners manual. The owners manual also specifies only genuine Honda transmission fluid which was used on both transmission services. The vehicle has been diagnosed with a total failure of the transmission, and there were no warning signs at all (slipping gears, grinding, etc. ). If the incident happened in a different location (crossing an intersection, more cars in traffic, on a wider highway) it is very likely that I would have been struck by another vehicle.

Transmission failure on 2005 Honda Accord with 75k. It went out all of a sudden, almost causing an accident.

Because of the great reputation of Honda vehicles, I and my husband decided to buy a Honda Accord ex car 2005 two years ago. We have never had any problems with it until last Tuesday, when I was driving back to home when the engine stalled suddenly, after about two minutes I turn it on and it seemed fine while I was driving for less than a mile to get home. Two hours later on I and my husband were getting off he took the keys to drive the car and I did not tell him about the incident I simply totally forgot because I did think it was a problem and I did not expect to be a problem, so we got off we got in the car he tried start the car and it jerked hard and it wont start he tried again and we drove it but the car was cranking and it jerked hard and slowed down and it stopped and it did the same thing he was decreasing the speed. Our car is 74,000 miles we took it to a mechanic at Honda dealership and he said the transmission is failing a way he never seen before he checked and there are no recalls for that problem so to we need to get a new transmission and replace the axles as well which is going to cost us around 4000 dollars I don't think this is fair I believe in my hearth it's a manufacture problem and it should be a recall I did a lot researches and a lot of people they have the same problem. Please do your investigation we can not afford to fix the car we did not do anything wrong to this car but driving it to work and keep it maintenance till it start to act up we are leasing a car now to go to work to product please help us.

With little warning, transmission failed in car. Driver merged into traffic, car sputtered at 25mph, when it should have been 45mph. A tracto trailer slammed on its brakes and wound up gently tapping the rear bumper. This could have been much worse. Honda recommends new transmission.

2005 Honda Accord v6 cp with only 37k on it, transmission failed this am and was towed to Honda dealership in sacramento, CA. So far there is no update. Car has been maintained and well taken care of. Its soo sad that a Honda car would brake down at only 37k when standard warranty is only good for 36k. I have no idea what will Honda corporation decide but I hope they will stand behind their product and take care of their customers.

I bought this brand new car in 2005 and good maintenance on it. For about a month, my car had been acting funny when I came to a stop, periodically. Maybe once a week or so. By acting funny, I mean it did not seem to downshift immediately when I came to a stop, sometimes acting like someone bumped the car from behind barely. Last Saturday, around 9 pm right at the stop sign, the transmission locked up and I could not reverse or downshifted. I had to pull the car to the road side. It was towed to the dealer where I purchased it next morning that was Sunday and I had to pay $181 for towing. Monday, the dealer ship service called me and said transmission failure and I have to pay $4200 to replace it. I told them how can I bought the brand new car and it was only 67k miles, the transmission failure and I have to pay $4200. . . . . After that they did contact to Honda's corporate and told me that I have to pay $750 for manufacturers warranty deductible and Honda will pay the rest. I have no choice so I let them fixed my car. But I would like to say is that why the car's transmission failed at 67k miles so who will buy the new Honda with the problem like this. It cost me a nightmare to think about that night and I think the Honda's corporate should responsible this problem and I don't have to pay $750 plug $181 towed car only 67k miles driving. Otherwise, I am keep thinking that it could have accident when the car stopped at that night or my car was died on the trip around 100 miles away from home.