1997 Honda Accord: transmission slipping

6 of the 459 complaints about the 1997 Honda Accord describe transmission slipping.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 69,550
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Transmission slipping by model year

2019
2
2018
1
2017
2
2016
1
2015
1
2014
1
2013
7
2012
1
2011
1
2010
2
2008
4
2007
4
2006
2
2005
10
2004
64
2003
186
2002
139
2001
40
2000
30
1999
44
1998
50
1997
6
1996
2
1995
1
1994
2
1991
2

What owners say

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 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 Aug 14, 2008 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda accord. While driving at high speeds for longer than 30 minutes, the contact noticed that the RPM's were higher than normal and the check engine light was on. The vehicle was taken to a transmission mechanic and it was discovered that the transmission was slipping. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 108,000. Updated 09/25/08 *bf the torque converter was replaced. Updated 09/26/08.

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Transmission · 3,500 miles · TX

While driving transmission would slip when changing gears. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic indicated that oil was leaking onto the transmission which caused the gears to slip.