Differential Unit Problems of Honda Accord

Transmission in 2000 Honda Accord was diagnosed by two mechanics (independent and Honda dealer) as requiring replacement quoted at over $3800. Symptoms included: gear shift slippage, d4 indicator light flashing, delayed gear engagement, erratic and harsh shifting resulting in the car lurching forward while in drive, atf leak, erratic acceleration, and the left differential diagnosed with excessive play. Car had been well maintained, keeping all fluid levels monitored and in check with routine maintenance. After calling Honda America, I was told that "due to age" the "company's position" was that they were unable to provide assistance of any kind despite previous reports of the transmission in 2000 Accords as being a known manufacturer's error/faulty production. Honda admitted error on the issue but remained firm that they would not support resolution. Am left with vehicle in undrivable condition that is unsafe on the road due to erratic transmission behavior. At one point, the vehicle lurched forward uncontrollably, nearly hitting a pedestrian. Request NHTSA follow-up and investigation of ongoing transmission issues with these vehicles, encouraging consumer resolution options for Honda owners. Resolution should not be limited to age of vehicle when safety of consumers and other drivers are at hand. These vehicles should not be allowed on the road with faulty transmissions. Had I been aware of the safety issue, I would not have purchased my Honda. Thank you!.

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Automatic transmission differential and carrier bearings are damaged - car has been meticulously cared for by the dealer but transmission has to be replaced.

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Got a car tune-up done by a Honda dealership. The gears shifted a lttle different but I attributed it to the tune-up. It progressively got worst so I took it back to the dealer to have it checked. After their analysis, they diagnosed it as a "bad differential" and it needed a new transmission. The car only had 78,000 when it was at the dealer for the tune-up the end of may. Do I have any recourse through the manufacturer???.

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Transmission failure. The differential assembly was rebuilt I paid $1,377. 00 for it at cottman transmission of erie, PA. After that the transmission never shifted the same and later on a horrible noise start to sound when put in reverse. Cottman transmission said that's normal on this car. They kept my car for 13 days inthe month of June 2007. Finally, they decided to put the reverse selector gear on this trasmition thus ending up with same noise when as previous when you put the car in reverse. I took it to the dealer they said the transmission is bad, they replaced the transmission now it is running well but when you put it in reverse it still makes the same bad noise, like a clunk kind of noise. I am not talking about a little click sound, it is a bad sound, really loud. The dealer say that's normal on this car and I told the manager you are crazy. They don't want to do anything else they already made there money, now work begins. But they don't want to do anything else. So I got a car with a rebuilt transmissions with no warranty because According to them if the extended warranty pays for it, there is not warranty. Beautiful, well done Honda. Last car I buy from Honda.

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Automatic transmission failure on 2002 Honda Accord with 50,000 miles. Transmission fluid leaked into the differential. I am afraid the gears might lock & cause a crash. I've been waiting for a replacement re-manufactured transmission for almost a month. The Honda dealer said it was ok to drive until the parts come in.

At 47500 miles (the warranty ended at 36k), my 2002 Honda Accord (4 cylinder. ) had transmission problems (started with a strong "thump", as if another car had rear-ended my car, jerky upshifts especially in the morning, slipping gears, leaking transmission fluid from the differential). The Honda dealer where I purchased the vehicle diagnosed the problem, determined that the transmission had to be replaced, contacted american Honda, and received a goodwill warranty approval for transmission replacement. I still had to pay out of my own pocket for a new rear main seal as a preventive maintenance. The transmission was replaced with a Honda re-manufacturer transmission, paid by Honda. I was offered a 3-year, 36000-mile warranty on the replacement. I can only hope that I won't need to take advantage of the warranty in the future or that the warranty is long enough. . . Only time will tell. . .

Faulty transmission in 1998 Honda Accord. The vehicle was losing fluid. The dealer found that the differential bearings were worn out and damaged the axle seals. The consumer requested reimbursement.

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We took my 1998 Accord ex in for regular service (90,000 miles) and to have the interlock switch recall done. When we picked up the car, the dealer told us the transmission was leaking and needed to be replaced. I've never had a problem with the transmission - no leaks in the garage, no strange shifting problems. We declined the service, but the dealer called and said our re-manufactured trans was in and since I had the extended warranty would be replaced at no charge (incl. Rental car). I was suspicious that they would order the part and push the issue so strongly, so I did some research. . Read more...

The differential bearings on my transmission failed at 49k miles and damaged my transmission. I had my transmission rebuilt by a private company when Honda told them that it was not under warranty. I was told by Honda that they may have done helped if a dealer had done the work.

Transmission differential failed, causing vehicle to produce a loud noise when driving. Dealer notified.

In 2002, we began having problems with the axle seals leaking on our 1998 Honda Accord. We have always followed Honda's recommended maintenance schedule, and thus took the car to the local dealership. They have seen the car for this problem 3 times, replacing the seals at least once. They now advise us that by diagnosing the symptoms (they cannot dissemble the transmission) they feel the leaking is due to worn differential bearings and the only solution is a new transmission. We have reported to Honda north american who advises they can do nothing as this is a maintenance problem. If so, why wasn't this caught during one of the many visits to the dealership? when the problems began, this car only had 75,000 miles on it. With the leak, there has also been clunking and slopping shifting, almost since the first day we owned the car.

The contact owns a 2001 Honda Accord. While stopped, the contact applied the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated to the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced due to a failure in the differential bearing. The transmission was previously replaced twice by a dealer under a manufacturer's recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

During a trip, the car began to have a rumble in the drivetrain. Expecially at a bout 40-45 mph. Took car to dealer and they told us that the differential was faulty and they needed to replace the transmission. They would only replace with a factory rebuilt, not new. No extension on warranty. This was the second one they had in a month. Transmissions had been on back order which sounds like they had more with problems.

Vehicle runs well but every time you initially start up and back up it jolts you as you release the brakes and start moving. It is more noticeable in reverse than drive. It has been brought to the dealer three times but they refuse to investigate saying the manufacturer is working on it. I fear the drivetrain will fall apart while driving causing a major accident.

Differential seals on 1999 Honda Accord exl are leaking. (nar) transmission needs to be replaced.

Vehicle was leaking transmission fluid initially. Took it to dealership. First time dealership sent us home with a really bad transmission leak for weekend. Informed us not to drive more than 200 miles. We informed them we live 60 miles away and would need to get home and back to dealership on Monday. No rental car was offered. When taken back to dealer for repairs they replaced differential. Two weeks later we noticed leaking again and the car wa shifting funny. We took the car in for repairs. They replaced the transmission. We approached both the manufacturer and the dealership about an extended warranty on the transmission, both refused. About a year later I received a letter in the mail regarding a warranty extension for the transmission for all 2001 Honda Accords. Apparently I was not the only consumer who was sold a lemon. Dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis------------------770780.