1998 Honda Accord: transmission slipping

Filed Apr 1, 2017 · Transmission · 131,000 miles · NY

Transmission is failing. It is slipping between shifts, which leads to spiked rpms because of the delayed shift. The shift is also very harsh, where it jerks, shakes, and rumbles the car. Gears also grind occasionally between stop and first gear.

Filed Jun 13, 2013 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · AZ

This is my second honda I owned and I have been dealing with my second honda's transmission problem for a about 6 months now. I first noticed a slipping and a delay in speed when I started to drive it. At first I thought it was a fuel pump issue but then it started to slip more severely to the point I almost wrecked trying to make a left hand turn into oncoming traffic. I have several incidents where this car has almost caused an accident. I have taken it to a mechanic, check engine light was on. He said it was a shift solenoid, $365 dollars later just for the part alone, no fix. The same slipping and jerking continued. I have looked for a good price for a transmission and it cost about $1,800> to get a the transmission installed with labor. A price that I am not willing to pay. I feel honda is responsible for this faulty car. So many of the same complaints is not a coincidence its a fact. Honda get it together or you will lose many loyal customers!!

Filed Sep 14, 2012 · Transmission · 91,150 miles · GA

1998 honda accord complete automatic transmission failure at 91,150 miles. Incident below resulted in near collision when my vehicle pulled out to merge into traffic and vehicle would not accelerate more than approximately 15 MPH. Other vehicle had to slam on brakes to avoid side collision. I have a 1998 honda accord lx, 4- door, 4 cylinder, automatic transmission. At approximately 91,000 miles, I noticed that the automatic transmission started to "slip" shifting from first gear into second gear, especially right after the vehicle was just started. This issue would get worse under medium to heavy acceleration. Having had another 1997 honda accord lx, 2 door, automatic transmission, that failed at 66,000 miles, I suspected that the transmission was failing on this 1998 honda accord lx. The vehicle was taken to cottman transmission for evaluation, and the technician test drove the vehicle immediately after starting up the vehicle in the morning. The technician confirmed the severe "slippage" from first into second gear and ran diagnostic tests on all the electric components, including automatic transmission solenoids. Upon completion and additional examination of the problem, the technician stated that the automatic transmission was failing, and required a total rebuild. Once the honda accord automatic transmission was removed from the honda accord and taken apart, it was noted that the internal metal filter was plugged with metal savings, the clutch bands were burned, and an internal electric switch was defective. Expect no help and/or compensation from honda corporation as pursing that route has been futile. It would seem that honda corporation had been over confident in the sale of hondas in the united states, that the "quality" of their product now suffers.

Filed May 21, 2012 · Transmission · 128,823 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the transmission slipped and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 128,823 and the current mileage was 132,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2012 · Transmission · 18,000 miles · IL

Transmission started to slip at 18000 miles gradually got worse ,honda and dealer refused to fix.

Filed Feb 10, 2010 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · TX

1998 honda accord ex-v6. Transmission failure. 1. I was driving on the highway and suddenly the transmission started to disengage and re-engage by itself and then locked the transmission. 2. Before the failure, I started to notice the transmission slippage around 55,000 miles. I brought it to honda dealership at around 60,000 miles and they just replaced the transmission oil. However, the problem was just getting worse. 3. After the transmission locked up, I almost lost control, I have to put the transmission to neutral and had it towed to honda dealership. I was told that transmission was out and need to be replaced. The replacement transmission cost was about $3000 4. I just noticed that there were similar recall for honda and acura transmission.

Filed Aug 15, 2009 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · IN

Car began to shift roughly occasionally several weeks ago. Car is now slipping gears especially when engine is warm. Transmission was replaced at ~143000 miles 16 months ago because of slipping gears. This would be the second replacement if I am told this is because of transmission failure. The car has ~160000 miles on it.

Filed May 31, 2009 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · CO

My 1998 honda accord is having transmission problems. I have had it worked on numerous time with nothing actually fixing the problem. It was a huge waste of money and time. It has a hard time shifting. I was pulling out on to a road that went up hill and on coming traffic almost hit me because my car wouldn't go into gear. Just in time it jerked into gear and I floored it getting out of the way just in time. The on coming car was extremely up set with me and I pulled over to the side of the road to gather myself. I had my transmission fluid changed at jiffy lube and about 2 weeks later the transmission began slipping. That event is what started it all. For all of the complains about the 1998 transmission problems I cant believe they don't see a safety issue. I could have easily cause a wreck that day.

Filed Mar 29, 2009 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · AL

1998 honda accord v6 automatic transmission failure. The transmission slips when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. The vehicle will not be repaired since the costs is approximately $3500 for a remanufactured transmission.

Filed Oct 11, 2008 · Transmission · 11,000 miles · CA

I have a '98 accord v6 automatic, at slightly over 100k miles the\ transmission started failing - slipping, then suddenly shifting into 1st at 50mph, then shifting into neutral (all of this happened while driving at steady speeds on highways, no reason for the trans to do any shift, much less 2 or 3 gears suddenly.) $3k to replace, now the replacement is starting to fail with 40k on it. Just found out it's a known defect with accords from '97 -'02, "especially the v6" (check msnautos.com or edmunds.com for more info.) a mechanic showed me a honda service bulletin on it, but honda has never stepped up to the plate. My 3rd accord and last honda, next car is toyota after years away.

Filed Jul 3, 2008 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · VA

My honda coupe v6 had 67,000 miles on it when the transmission started slipping. As a consequence of this, I cannot safely make left turns as the car won't accelerate immediately and passing is not safely done either. I do not drive it now except to work, 2 miles away, and locally. The repair shop said I need a new transmission and the cost will be between $2,500 to $3,000. I have not had it fixed yet.

Filed Feb 26, 2008 · Transmission · 40 miles · GA

My 1998 honda accord automatic transmission has failed. There are 130k on it. In sept 2007 the transmission started to slip. When I came to a stop it would jump. The more that I drove it would shift hard into every gear. On oct 30 2007 the transmission began to jump from 1st to 3rd gear and then would not shift into 2nd gear at all. The rpms were at 3k in 1st gear and would begin to jump wildly. I have not been able to drive the car since it is a hazard on the road. It will cost around $1200 for a new transmission which I do not have.