2000 Honda Accord transmission problems

Filed Jan 13, 2024 · Transmission · TN

On this vehicle, it is common knowledge that the V6 models have an issue related to the transmission (referred to as the automatic transaxle by Honda) where the system was not reworked to account for the extra torque put out by the more powerful V6 engine causing it to strip and shred portions of the gearing causing gear slippage, rough idling, and other similar issues usually occuring sometimes around or after the 80k mile mark. Upon finding out about this, I did some research and Honda's "solution" offered was that transmissions could be swapped for rebuilt ones salvaged off of other vehicles brought in for similar issues but there have also been reports of these rebuilt transmissions beginning to fail after they reach an additional 80k miles proving the issue was not truly resolved. On top of this, a formal recall was never made, owners were not made aware of this, and the offer was only made available to those who brought their vehicles in for this issues within a certain number of years and certain of mileage after their purchase which is very unsafe, anti-consumer, and shows a lack of care and responsibility on their part especially since this issue affects not only V6 Accord models, but also affects Ridgeline, Odyssey, and CR-V models that use the same engine and transmission combo. It should also be noted that, due to the lack of notice or action regarding this issue on the manufacturer's part, it has never been resolved on my model as the prior owners never knew of this issue when they bought the car new but the Honda owned dealership was happy enough to quote me a $1406 repair the last time I inquired about this issue.

Filed Feb 26, 2022 · Transmission · CA

I had this car for a few weeks with 120K miles on it and the transmission died on me while driving and almost got hit with a big rig. Lucky the big rig has enough distance to slam that break. This car needs attention and recall with the transmission. Been reading a lot of faulty transmission for this model and no recall. Not sure if a crash or fatality will occur first before they will initiate a recall. Honda is a reliable company but has this many complaints and no recall has been initiated.

Filed Dec 18, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · AZ · 2 injuries

Car keeps going out of line when steering wheel gets lose after bumbs. Fixed rack n pinon and steering wheel pump 2x already!

Filed May 11, 2020 · Transmission · 245,000 miles · KS

I have been familiar with this car and many other similar honda's of this year and every single one including the lower mile ones have needed a transmission rebuild or replacement. The j30 transmission is inept to do its job and the strain on it from the v6 vtec renders it useless quickly. Much like the honda odyssey if similar years this transmission is no good and needs a recall. This car was moving on the highway on its way back from the city when it went out, straight line.

Filed Feb 7, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 135,000 miles · MD · crash

My air bags are takita and needs replaced I can leave my car in any gear but park and it drifts away I have replaced my transmission 2x with only150k miles

Filed Nov 23, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · LA

The key won't come out ignition. And transmission is failing. . The gear lights blimk. It throws car into an almost standstill while driving. Gears slip. It's very dangerous.

Filed Feb 18, 2018 · Transmission · 202,500 miles · TN

The interlock operation of the ignition switch does not function properly, making it possible to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park.

Filed Oct 5, 2016 · Transmission · 133,000 miles · NY

Transmission problem I bought this car about july 13 2016 tranny is slipping and sometime it will idol very hi than it jumps gears my daughter drive this car she is now scared to drive spoke to honda nothing they can do even thought thay have lots of complains from that that year spoke to the dealer he wont do anything either stated he will give me 1200 back went I bought it for 3200 than stated he will fix car bur I have to pay for it

Filed Aug 5, 2016 · Transmission · 159,347 miles · FL

My wife was driving one day doing our typical day to day stuff then the transmission @159000 miles starts not shifting or downshifting or when it shift its very jerky and sometimes we have to rev over 5000 rpms to get it to shift and d4 light starts flashing on the city streets we got it home I check fluids they were good added lil extra tranny fluid to be safe because it was below the first dot on dipstick then we drove fine for a day then today we went to an appt we had got there ok then on way back to the house the car starts not upshifting or down shifting no matter how you accelerate coming from dead stop at traffic light it revs up to 5000 rpms then jerks into gear and it went boom 1 boom 2 boom 3 and then the car starts rolling thru the traffic light and only at not only 5 MPH then hits 4th gear then it goes safe road speed I have reviewed several online websites like this one http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2000/transmission/ and honda is not replacing them or fixing without charging close to 3k in repairs this car is not worth that money and then we have to replace the tranny for only having it maybe a month I do not feel safe in this car or want my family riding in it because if that tranny fails in middle of street then we are going to get sandwiched or cause a big mess and we don't want that to happen. Being a military mechanic over revving the engine to get the vehicle to shift is not good you can blow you engine honda has not put any recalls out on this particular transmission

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · CA

Transmission failed on 2000 honda accord v-6 at 105,000 miles. Vehicle was in motion on a city street, right off highway exit, in an area with high traffic.