Automatic Transmission problems of the 2008 Honda Accord

2008 Honda Accord. Consumer states the vehicle was parked, no keys in the ignition, and gear shift in park, when it rolled into another vehicle the consumer stated one month prior, the vehicle had been serviced for recall 11v395000. After the incident, the consumer contacted the dealer who performed the recall and they suggested she file a claim with her insurance company.

Variable cylinder management transmission unexpectedly surges in traffic. In heavy traffic, or slippery road conditions, a sudden unexpected surge in the car could result in hitting the car in front.

Car idles rough and stalls,check fuel cap message comes on. This was after they replaced alternator due to lights flickering and radio and fans going in and out. Alternator did not help and now the idles is high and eratic, system that detects missing fuel cap is inop. When car comes to a stop the idle stops real hgigh and comes down as you sit at the light. The dealer says the owners maual is wrong about the way system works. I drove two identical ones and while the cars were still of poor quality,the idle was the same as before they messed with car. Other issues include bad seat tracks, bad upulstry, paint on bumpers improperly finished. Honda refuses to fix these issues. I am taking it under the lemon law and urge all others to do the same.

Transmission shifting is exceptionally harsh, especially at lower gears (2-3 and 3-4, and downshifting as well). When downshifting, car feels like someone has slammed on the brakes. Car also feels like it is constantly hunting for the correct gear in the low 60s mph. This is probably the vcm.

Transmission shifting is harsh and abrupt. When downshifting from 3rd to 2nd and 4th to 3rd, it feels like someone is literally slamming on the brakes. When upshifting at those gears, there are often prolonged delays. In addition, while cruising in the low 60s mph range, the transmission is constantly hunting for the correct gear.