1997 Honda Accord transmission problems

Filed Sep 30, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · OH · fire

While driving car speed starts to fall soon there is no pedal at all and smoke and fire come from underneath dashboard transmission hesitates to shift now currently un safe to drive.

Filed Dec 3, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 230,000 miles · TN

This car randomly shuts down as I am driving have taken it to numerous places and nothing is found. Shut down 6 times in a row last time with my child in the car on a dark highway cold and raining. Very dangerous!!! The inside lights flash on and off all of the time mostly turning curves, wasting battery. Noise in the front wheels/tires/axles like something is waiting to break off as you are driving. Overheated last year for no apparent reason costing ton of money. I have replaced the compressor twice and still the air conditioner doesn't cool. I leave the "air" button on to keep the fans running so it doesn't overheat as I'm driving. Not to mention in the summer it is blowing out heat and all the windows do not roll down. This car is a mess and I will never purchase another honda. Thanks-

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 170,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While reversing, there was a loud metallic noise coming from the hood of the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and the motor mount fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Jul 12, 2014 · Transmission · 88,000 miles · SC

While driving uphill in the mountains of nc on I-26, without prior warning, transmission slipping of my 97 honda accord with 88,000 original miles, caused traffic to back-up behind me in the rain. Was finally able to remove from freeway out of danger.

Filed Sep 14, 2012 · Transmission · 69,550 miles · GA

Complete honda accord automatic transmission failure at 69,550 miles below incident almost resulted in rear end collision on interstate highway when attempting to accelerate onto entrance ramp and vehicle behind required evasive action to prevent rear end collision with my vehicle due to automatic transmission failure, failing to accelerate more than 20 MPH. Four speed automatic transmission completely failed for my 1997 honda accord lx, 4-door, with only 69,550 miles. The "check engine" light illuminated, while the "d4" automatic transmission indicator flashed off and on at same time. Honda wouldn't drive in fourth gear and acted as it was slipping. Vehicle was brought to ed voyles honda, marietta, georgia on september 13, 2011 for diagnosis. Honda technician(s) advised that the "ECM code" disclosed that the transmission had completely failed and required replacement.

Filed Jun 11, 2012 · Transmission · 69,550 miles · GA

Four speed automatic transmission completely failed for my 1997 honda accord lx, 4-door, with only 69,550 miles. The "check engine" light illuminated, while the "d4" automatic transmission indicator flashed off and on at same time. Honda wouldn't drive in fourth gear and acted as it was slipping. Vehicle was brought to ed voyles honda, marietta, georgia on september 13, 2011 for diagnosis. Honda technician(s) advised that the "ECM code" disclosed that the transmission had completely failed and required replacement. I was not notified and/or offered any information regarding honda extending the transmission warranty for this 1997 honda accord lx. At time of incident, was interstate 285 on ramp when vehicle transmission started slipping, allowing maximum speed of approximately 15 to 20 MPH. Vehicle immediately in the back of my vehicle had to take evasive action to prevent rear end collision. Premature transmission failure created a significant safety hazard to myself and other vehicles to my rear. Please note, honda accord within several years before and after the 1997 year model has a significant history of early transmission failures in which honda has failed to initiate a product recall, despite numerous website posts..

Filed Mar 12, 2012 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when shifting gears. The vehicle would also lunge forward sporadically and without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Sep 14, 2011 · Transmission · 69,500 miles · GA

1997 honda accord lx, 4-door, 4-speed automatic transmission. Automatic transmission failure at 69,500 miles, september 09, 2011. Transmission slipping in fourth/third gear, with little acceleration. The "check engine" light came "on," while at the same time the "d4" automatic transmission shift indicator was "blinking" on and off. Vehicle was brought to ed voyles honda, marietta, georgia on september 13, 2011, where honda technician(s) checked diagnostic code(s) for "ECM." honda technician(s) stated that the transmission, with only 69,500 miles had completely failed and required a new and/or rebuilt transmission, despite all preventative maintenance having been performed on the vehicle. Replacement cost expected to be $2,400.00 for a rebuilt transmission, or $5,500.00 for a new oem honda replacement transmission. According to honda service advisor, honda has had previous automatic transmission failures involving this model and year. However, no mention of any extended warranty by honda was mentioned, if any.

Filed Nov 21, 2010 · Transmission · 215,000 miles · TX

Honda accord 1997, automatic transmission loosing gears, unable to maintain safe highway speed and associated high risk maneuvers to exit the drive lanes onto a shoulder. Third incident, third replacement transmission for the same reason. All had suggested manufactures maintenance and service performed.

Filed Aug 18, 2010 · Electrical, Transmission · 130,000 miles · GA

I have noted that I can remove the key from the ignition of my 1997 honda accord without being in park. The safety issue is that the driver turn off the engine, remove the key (not in park), leave the car and the car can then roll away. This is the same safety defect that is now being recalled on the 2003 honda.