One day just like that I was driving home from work and I came to a red light so after coming to a complete stop the light turned green my car was on in drive and I accelerated and the car just wouldn't move. Got it towed and I got check engine light codes and it was p0401 and p0108 so I cleaned the egr valve and bought a new map sensor and installed it. The car had a new battery, the transmission oil was full and with no visible black color or smell, the car started but would not get into gear and just wouldn't move. Called a specialist mechanic and he brought his tool to check the whole computer part of the car wich is the next best thing to towing it to a transmission shop, the result came back inconclusive with almost certain transmission failure. After corona a lost of vehicle and job I am judt about to sell it as is cut my losses and maybe buy a bicycle for now. I just need to leave about one hour before work and buy a good axe body shower spray and attach life ones again.
1996 Honda Accord: complete transmission failure
6 of the 472 complaints about the 1996 Honda Accord describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
96 honda accord lx 2.2l transmission failure at 79,758 miles. A rebuilt transmission was installed on 11/28/08 due to transmission constantly slipping and actually leaving my 23 yr old son, away at school stranded in the middle of the expressway. I have read online that many honda accord owners have had transmission problems as well. I would also like to note that american honda never contacted us ref to the emissions warranty being extended to 14 years or 150,000 miles [bulletin 98-081 http://www.epa.gov/otaq/cert/recall/fr33394.htm ]. We found out ourselves while on the internet last month doing research on honda transmissions. The rebuilt transmission replaced 11/28/08 failed us again when our son was returning to orlando. We had to go and tow the car back to miami for additional transmission repairs. This time it was due to a torque converter failure.
My transmission went out at 35,000 miles they replaced it at no charge. Now at 46,000 miles the engine check light keeps coming on and ive taken it to the dealerships about 4 times they cant find anything wrong with it but I know its the transmission again because the car idles all the time like its going to die out on me and it has died out on me it runs crappy this is my first car and I paid alot for it hondas are supposed to be reliable and this one sure aint! They canged a computer part of the emissions control they said thats why the light comes on but I took it home and a week later it came back on. So monday they are going to take the transmission out and check if its burnt out or something like that and if it is they are going to replace it again!!
Transmission failed, replaced and started to failed in 1999 again. Yh
Transmission failed.
Speed sensor on transmission failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Grade logic control information
- Check (ATF) automatic transmission fluid condition to diagnose (a/t) automatic transmissions
- Straining the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) to diagnose automatic transmissions
- Subject regarding fifth gear grinds during upshift
- Subject regarding parts to correct 5TH gear grinding
- A condition may exist where the transmission grinds when shifted into 5TH gear
- Information on new powertrain control modules
- Concerns with the malfunction indicator lamp on, and and automatic transmission diagnostic trouble code...
Related recalls
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Questions about the 1996 Honda Accord transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1996 Honda Accord?
6 of 472 owner complaints about the 1996 Honda Accord (1%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Honda Accord?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Honda Accord
Airbag light 55ABS 46No deployment 16Door locks 15Sudden acceleration 12Tire blowout 12Brake failure 11Engine failure 11Check engine light 10Seat belt 8Stalling 8Fire or smoke 5
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