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1999 Honda Accord transmission complaints

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Filed Feb 16, 2015 · Transmission · 123,209 miles · FL

The transmission seems to be slipping while I am driving the car. Basically, at certain points (I think these are at gear shifts) the engine revs up and I get a big jerk in the car. This is very perceptible at the gear shift near a speed of 40-45 MPH.

Filed Dec 12, 2014 · Transmission · 62,451 miles · PA

My transmission failed because I was told the torque converter should have been replaced by the manufacturer honda immediately after honda realized the 199 honda accord torque converters were faulty. I purchased my car new and was not told about the situation until the transmission failed due to the faulty torque converter. Honda did not set up a recall or notify 199 honda accord owners. They paid for the repairs when the transmissions failed for a few years. I have only 62,45a miles on my car and now have a $3007.00 bill to replace my transmission. This would not have occurred if I was told to replace the torque converter by honda as soon as they were aware of the problem. I should be reimbursed by honda. They refuse to do so.

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Transmission · MD

Leaking transmission fluid, transmission slips and won't really engage at times. When I stop my car my it starts stutters and then it jerks while accelerating. My transmission pops in and out of gear. Check engine light is on. When I turn the corner my car basically stops. I have 2 codes on my vehicle p0740 the torque converter clutch solenoid valve is activated, with the gear in d4, by the transmission control module (TCM) in response to signals sent from the vehicle speed and the engine control module (ECM). Lock-up piston operation will then be controlled. When the torque converter clutch solenoid valve is activated, the torque converter lockup clutch will engage creating a 1 to 1 RPM ratio between the transmission input shaft and the rotational speed of the torque converter. Lock-up operation, however, is prohibited when a/t fluid temperature is too low. When the accelerator pedal is depressed (less than 2/8) in lock-up condition, the engine speed should not change abruptly. If there is a big jump in engine speed, there is no lock-up. Then the other is p0700 the transmission control module (TCM) monitors the malfunction of sensors and actuators relating to transmission control. When the TCM detects a malfunction with the control, a signal is send to the engine control module (ECM) to trigger the engine light or service engine soon light. The ECM stores the p0700 code and it means the TCM detected a malfunction with the transmission controls.

Filed Jul 11, 2014 · Transmission · 219,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

Drove car 70mph. The gear down shifted to 55. Can't get past 55.

Filed Jul 5, 2014 · Transmission · 190,000 miles · TX

Driving at 65 MPH, sudden downshift, causing speed to go from 65 to much much less.

Filed Apr 11, 2014 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · NY

Cars just shuts off while driving losing all power. Was a recall on the ignition switch but it was replaced.

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Transmission · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that the transmission recurringly failed. Initially, the torque converter solenoid circuit failed and the transmission was replaced. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the vehicle lost acceleration power and the transmission failed again. The transmission was replaced a second time at 46,000 miles but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 151,029.

Filed Nov 18, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 168,134 miles · OH

The vehicle is unsafe to drive as the sub frame is rusted due to the air conditioner drain. Engine runs great but the design is flawed.

Filed Nov 12, 2013 · Body, Engine · 310,000 miles · IL

Upon inspection, the right rear portion of the front sub frame is rusted and disintegrated to a point where the car is not considered safe to operate. The frame section has lost so much material that it flexes when downward pressure is applied to the hub assembly. The left side of the front frame is intact and fully functional showing no similar signs of rust.

Filed Sep 19, 2013 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · TX

The ignition key can be removed while the car is in drive. This has always been the case when the engine is turned off since I purchase the car 2 1/2 years ago. Several times I or another family member have returned to the car to find it in drive, but on level ground, so it did not roll more than a few inches at most. However, the potential to roll further and cause a crash is definitely there if one fails to use the parking brake. Honda (national level) claims this recalled issue was repaired 10 years ago and will not do a diagnostic without guarantee of payment by me. Their defense is that it could be some other problem and they are no longer responsible for the safety issue once a repair has been made. I am alerting you to this potential "other problem" as a safety concern. Either the parts used to replace the recalled parts are also defective and could potentially cause a crash, or a different problem is causing the same safety issue that has the potential of causing a crash.

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 202,000 miles · TX

I have serious issues with my honda accord. First, the transmission has failed. It began with it slipping in higher gears when hot and finally failed when it wouldn't shift out of low gear. This transmission is the same transmission that is in the 00-04 honda accords that were recalled. Honda refused to offer any type of owner assistance. My expense to repair: $1516.30 second issue: in 2002 the ignition switch was recalled. The car died on the freeway and had to be towed two days after I received the recall notice. Honda repaired the vehicle no charge for parts and labor but refused to pay for the towing expense. My cost: $75. Now the ignition switch has failed again and honda has refused to replace it at no charge or with any type of owner assistance even though this same part was replaced as part of a recall. I have been given an "estimate" of $275 to repair. Freeman honda of dallas replaced the switch under the recall. I've contacted john eagle honda of dallas, on lemmon ave, and left messages for[xxx] the service manager but have not received a return phone call. I spoke with a service consultant who point blank told me my car is out of warranty and they will do nothing to help me. I called honda customer assistance and was told they would not participate in any type of owner goodwill or assistance with either repair. I understand parts fail but these two repairs are known product issues for honda! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 31, 2013 · Transmission · 171,000 miles · MN

I am the original owner of the vehicle and have followed all the recommended maintenance milestones at the same dealership since I purchased the vehicle. I was driving on highway and the transmission went out. This caused the vehicle to lose speed and I was almost rear ended by another vehicle. I called honda and they said that even with regular maintenance they will not stand behind the transmission after three years. I believe they should at least help in the cost of the repairs which are around $3,600.00 to rebuild the transmission.

Filed Feb 19, 2013 · Transmission · 203,000 miles · KY

Transmission fail squills whines loud in reverse won't go in reverse sometime squills whines in park when started only way to hush it is to throw in drive then into neutral and pull the park brake. In drive it shifts hard going up in gears then when slowing down it down shifts hard like a manual transmission sometime hard enough to squill the tires . This is a big problem with 98-02 honda accord automatic transmissions and this needs to be fixed its going to get someone killed . Honda needs to be forced to recall these car/ cars and fix the problem.

Filed Oct 4, 2012 · Transmission · 89,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle would not engage in any gear. In addition, the front end of the vehicle would shake when the vehicle was started, but the vehicle could not be driven. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the transmission needed to be replaced. The failure and the current mileages were 89,000. Updated 11/27/12

Filed Sep 3, 2012 · Transmission · 164,900 miles · KY

Transmission failure.

Filed Mar 22, 2012 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · OH

My car's transmission shifts badly. When shifting between 1st and second gear it jumps badly and sometimes wont shift at all. And even from second to third it does it too. After I'm in the higher gears it shifts better. But in those early gears my car is dangerous. I'm afraid it might completely stop working one day. I've read online all the complaints people have about my same year of accord and the years surrounding it: almost all of them have a faulty transmission. I think that honda needs to fess up about their faulty trasmission and do a real recall. I'm one of many concerned honda owners and wish that they would own up to the problem. Many people wont be going back to honda brand cars because of this problem, including me.

Filed Mar 21, 2012 · Transmission · 178,000 miles · MI

Over the last week I have been experiencing the car suddenly turning off....no RPM's, no speed...while I am still in drive (automatic transmission). In viewing various websites, this is now becoming a common occurrence...and it extremely dangerous. Although headlights still work, power steering is no longer available...so I must hurriedly shift into n to glide to the side of the road. The car does not restart right away. This has occurred at intersections, on the highway (at 70 MPH) and while going 20 MPH. There was a recall issued on the ignition for this type of problem in/around 2002-2003. I received this late...but did go to the dealer and have it replaced in 2009 (honda recall #02v120000). After experiencing this problem recently, I have gone online to see countless numbers of other honda accord owners who have been experiencing exactly the same problems....even after having the recall filled. Evidently, the replacement part has been failing...or it was not the fix to begin with. This has was a very popular model..and there are sure to be hundreds of thousands of these on the road...about to run into something when the power fails. I am going to the dealership to get this resolved...but it is incumbent upon your organization to have this issue reviewed..and a solution available...asap. Please look into this....I have never experienced such a frightening problem while driving. Thank you.

Filed Jan 11, 2012 · Transmission · 132,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately 80 MPH when his knee haphazardly struck the gear selector, causing the gear to shift from drive into neutral. The gear shifter lever control was not engaged during the time of the unintended failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact planned to notify the manufacturer of the malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Transmission · 178,000 miles · MA

Failed transmission.

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Transmission · 54,000 miles · MA

Failed transmission.

Filed Oct 3, 2011 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · NE

My 17 year old daughter just bought a 1999 honda accord. After less than 24 hours she noticed the transmission slipping when going into 2nd gear. If you attempt to accelerate, the transmission causes the entire car to shake violently while not accelerating. This problem is known to honda for many years. There are thousands of instances of this same problem and literally hundreds documented online. How many people will have to be injured or even die when the car fails to respond to a driver entering traffic before honda will admit they knew the transmissions they were installing were defective and provide a fix?

Filed Sep 17, 2011 · Transmission · 77,121 miles · OK

I bought this car new in 1999 while working as a salesman for a honda dealership.its always been well maintained as it is the only transportation I have.I no longer work at the dealership but my little boy needs a way to get to various activities as well as school.we depend on this machine and hondas reputation to get things done.around 76000 miles the transmission started to shift hard and not want to go into gear. After checking around various shops and the internet I was surprised to find out that so many other owners of 1999-2002 accords had the same problems or worst.some with only 50000 miles had to be replaced.I'm pretty sure this is an american honda deal as the japanese people would back up their products.once again we get screwed by our fellow greedy americans.I will not be buying another honda product be it a lawnmower,car,motorcycle,generator or paper bag for that matter.I will also warn everyone I know by internet and carrier pidgeon about american honda and their lack of ethics.what goes around comes around!

Filed Aug 12, 2011 · Transmission · 154,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. While stopped and attempting to accelerate , the vehicle became hesitant and there was a delay in acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technicians stated there was a transmission failure and the transmission would need to be rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2011 · Transmission · 235,000 miles · OH

Purchased 99 honda accord v6 in 2007. One owner car. Im second owner. All maintenance done on schedule. On 5/29/11 transmission failed. I called honda they said "we know about the situation and we're investigating the issue. We're not going to do anything about your transmission. I have taken good care of my accord v6. The transmission should not have failed. I was stranded on the interstate with my four small children. Then had to pay $350 for the tow home. I am a loyal honda owner. This is my fourth honda. I have never had major mechanical issues with any of my hondas. Honda admitted there is a known problem.

Filed Apr 27, 2011 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · WI

Dear sir / madam - honda in USA has intentionally dropped a large number of vehicles from its list of recalls/ fix needed to save the costs and maximize their profits. This case is one of them. My honda - [xxx] is facing all issues similar to ones recalled from 1999-02 models. First the ignition switch issues last year and now the transmission issues. I called honda and they said its not part of re-call while everyone knows these were part of re-calls so why was this vehicle dropped from the recall database ? How many more vehicles were dropped from the list and why ? I think the issue is not related to age but something else and needs investigation. Now it makes me wonder how many vehicles they include and what they drop from re-calls as cost saving measure ? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 4, 2011 · Transmission · 144,000 miles · CT

1999 honda accord ex. Transmission. Car jerks forward, losses power, accelerates. Thousands of complaints on the internet, why no recall? There is a defect in the manufacturing yet nothing is done!! Why can a car manufacturer get away with installing defect parts which are a safety hazard and the federal safety agency does nothing about it!!

Filed Sep 4, 2010 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · GA

I have 91,000 miles on my honda accord lx 99 year model. I have maintained it very well with regular check ups and services. Transmission on my car behaves so erratic and its beyond my control. It suddenly stops in middle of drive and I am afraid of someone hitting me from behind because of this nature of my car.

Filed Nov 17, 2009 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · IN

Check engine light came on. Brought to the dealer and they said the code indicated a torque converter circuit malfunction. Dealer supposedly checked and road tested and said they couldn't find anything wrong. They reset the warning light and said the transmission maybe going bad. I was charged their typical outrageous labor cost. I should have brought it to an auto parts store who could have told me the same thing for free. But I thought they would know more about what is wrong with their cars than an auto parts code reader, I was totally wrong. The warning light came back on during my drive back home from the dealer. All the required maintenance has been performed by the dealer since the time I bought it new. The car had around 98,000 miles when the warning light first appeared. I brought it to a transmission repair shop next and they replaced the linear solenoid and checked the others which were all fine, but the warning light came back on. The trans. Shop said this is a predominant problem with 99 and 2000 accords, but the mfr only recalled the 2000 models. I know this is true because I also own a 2000 accord which was recalled by the factory for transmission problems. The mechanic said that honda should have recalled this model year also since the 99 and 2000 models were essentially identical. Now the only recourse is to overhaul or replace the transmission which will cost lots more money. The manufacturer should recall the 99 accords as well or at least shoulder half of all the expenses because of this defect. I have own several vehicles other than hondas and I have never encountered any transmission problem and all have gone over 150,000 miles. Good bye honda! All my family and friends will surely know about this.

Filed Sep 29, 2009 · Transmission · 83,283 miles · MD

Yellow check engine light is on. Transmission torque converter clutch is causing severe chattering and/or lurching when starting up or at low speed. Car is near stall and is vulnerable to an accident especially at intersections after a stop. Car has only 83,000 miles.

Filed Sep 17, 2009 · Transmission · 189,000 miles · FL

I got a 1999 honda accord lx and while I was driving my car just loss power and I was scared I was on the florida turnpike going 70 ml. With on going traffic and I did not know what to do the car was just slowing downed please help and do something to stop this thank you.

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