Around 55,000 miles vehicle developed an abnormal muffled knocking sound on right front corner at speeds above 30mph. Got progressively louder as miles wore on. Honda dealer blamed it on a right front wheel bearing and I had it replaced. Sound was still there. Had an independent shop lift the car up and run it to determine mechanical clacking sounds came from automatic transmission. Finally convinced honda dealer it was the transmission and it was warrantied. Scary that the dealer representing the manufacturer doesn't know how to diagnose a serious defect like a transmission problem. With all other accords of different years having transmission problems honda has some serious quality issues.
2001 Honda Accord transmission complaints
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The consumer had problems changing the gear from park to another gear. Taken to shop for checkup. *jb
My 2001 honda accord jerks hard from 2nd to 3rd gear. Also very sluggish accelerating. This has started happening at 55,000 miles. I contacted bell honda and they told me I need a transmission flush, now already doing so I still have the same problem. This is unacceptable of a 3 year old brand new car. Bell honda dealershop which I bought my car is telling me I need to pay $100 for a test to see if it falls under the 7/yr 100/k mile warranty.
Vehicle moved backwards when the consumer removed her foot from the brake pedal. *mr this was especially a problem when on hills and inclines. *sc
I bought a pre owned certified 2001 honda accord with 60k miles on it for a little over market value because I believe in honda products. At approx. 70k miles the transmission failed and was replaced by the dealer with a remanufactured trans. I was told only a limited 12/12 warranty was being issued for this and that if trans failed outside of the warranty extension I would be out of luck. Currently the vehicle has 82k miles and is showing signs of tranny problems again. The vehicle on occasions will downshift with a thump when decelerating into 2nd and 1st gear and there is a whirling sound which is only audiable when the vehicle is in gear. I have taken my vehicle back to the dealer that installed the reman unit, however they continue to dispute my claims saying that the noise is being made by a faulty wheel bearing. As you can see this makes it difficult to document my complaints regarding this issue if the dealer will not address it. I would greatly appreciate any feedback on how this issue can be resolved. Thanks ed
When driving between 20-40 MPH transmission was unable to change gears. Manufacturer deemed the vehicle as unsafe to drive.
Power transmission failure. 2nd transmission failure on 3 year old vehicle with less than 66000 miles. Original transmission replaced at approximately 55000 miles. Replacement transmission failed again at approximately 65000 miles.
My 2001 accord is experiencing transmission problems at 79k000. It exhibits erratic and slippage when accelerating and the obdii indicates a a/t problem. I took the vehicle into my local dealer who said they would replace the transmission since its still under the 7yr/100k warranty. However, when I inspected the transmission closer, in my opinion it looks like the transmission was never replaced. The dealer upgraded a component and left my old transmission in!! I am very outraged and disappointed if this turns out be the case. I am currently pursuing getting a more professional opinion and will take legal actions depending on forth coming information.
I have honda accord 2001. It is only 3 years old and 70,000 high way miles, but I got the transmission problem recently. 1. Transmission oil leak 2. Grinding noise 3. Not smoothly, I can feel the slipping I already spent sevral hundred bucks, but the problem still there. I was suggested to replace a new transmisson. I cann't accept it, since it is only 3 years old, and 70,000 high way miles. I think honda company should be responsible for it.
My 2001 accord has had a problem with the accelerator sticking since it was new. While it hasn't yet stuck open it does stick everday. It seems worse when it is first cranked in the morning, however, letting it warm up has not effect. This is especially dangerous in parking garages and lots. I have had this auto to apple tree honda on at least six occasions and they tell me they can't duplicate the problem. I have left it overnight for them to service the next day and they insist it doesn't do this with them. I have complained to them on at least 6 occasions and paid for three fuel injection cleanings. The accelerator still sticks. I understand from doing internet research that this is a common problem with my year automobile, yet honda obviously doesn't want to address the issue. In addition, my transmission is getting worse day by day. It now doesn't engage properly especially after driving, stopping and taking off again on a grade. While this car has a grade logic sensor the sensor apparently doesn't do it's job because I live in the mountains and it never engages. Apple tree also tells me that they just can't seem to duplicate any transmission problem. I am aware that there is an extended warranty due to a recall but apple tree has never mentioned any repair to me. In addition, from internet research, when you take your accord for this warranty repair they use a "used" transmission under the excuse that it will take to long to get a new one. I have written a detailed letter to american honda to see if they will assist me, other than another trip to apple tree, whose service is substandard and has been for years. When I owned my first accord I drove over an hour for service to another state because apple tree actually damaged by car during service, left me sitting three hours durning a 10 minute oil change because they couldn't "forgot" I was waiting, etc. This is my second accord but definitely my last unless honda deals with the issues.
Consumer complained about a seat bottom frame. The frame was replaced 2 times in the past 10,000 miles. When vehicle accelerated the seats moved back. However, dealer indicated play in the seat was normal activity. *ak driver seat rocked back and forth when consumer tries to accelerate or stop. In addition, transmission clunks when shifting from drive to park. Dealer said it shifts normal.
I have a 2001 honda accord v6 sedan. I had purchased it around july of 2001 and the transmission had failed on the car about 4 times. I asked the manager at the honda service center why is it constantly failing and he stated, "honda just makes crappy trannys." this just discouraged me even more and its at a point where I just don't want a honda vehicle anymore. I called honda of america the last time when the transmission failed because I was driving with a family member and the transmission skipped started jerking the car and almost caused an accident because of not being able to control to vehicle. I understand people are busy but I spoke to over a hundred of fellow accord owners who all have the same problem and are not receiving the help they expected. Why is honda continuing to put re-built engines if they are going to fail anyway? Why are they constantly failing? Why are they rebuilding it to factory specs if its factory specs that are causing it to fail? It just doesn't seem logical and yet I am always being put out of a brand new vehicle. You can understand my frustration since its scary to know you can purchase a brand new vehicle and encounter so many problems. Please advise and how can I get help. I believe my car is a lemon and should be recalled and I informed honda about this and no one ever responded to me, about 2 months ago.
Customer lost control of vehicle, resulting in a crash while attempting to disengage cruise control with foot brake w on wet surface. Rear tires completely locked when customer tapped the foot brake to disengage speed control,causing vehicle to skid. Customer attempted to "stomp-and-steer" vehicle, (as is implied with ABS), brakes became unresponsive and pedal travelled to the floor. Customer then applied full throttle to try to pull the vehicle out of the skid, which was unsuccessful due to the traction control overpowering customer's attempt to steer and accelerate out of the skid (the tcs automatically applies front brakes to limit wheel spin at speeds below 20 MPH. Even though vehicle was travelling at 70, computer must have registered under 20 at that point). Vehicle violently spinned out of control off the highway down a 40 foot embankment.
The air bag sensor light malfunctioned. The consumer was concerned the air bag will not deploy upon impact. *jb the component to repair the air bag was order december 2003 but it still has not arrived at the dealer. The vehicle transmission.
Right front brake line has a groove cut into it and cv boot is split. First noted on 12/04/03 when car checked for brakes. Transmission had been replaced by honda on 03/03 after complaints of hard down shifting. Car still downshifts hard but not all the time. Gas pedal sticks when car is cold on acceleration. Honda corporate has been notified along with dealer. They want me to pay for half of the repairs. Parts have been on order for two weeks. There was never a problem with brakes until honda replaced transmission on 03/03.
December 7, 2002-took car to honda cars of hickory. Problem: sudden downshifting/replaced with remanufactured transmission(was told could not have new one) december 26, 2002-took car back for same problem: replaced transmission again january 4, 2003-transmission fluid leaking-tried to sealoff leak february 27, 2003-transmission still leaking march 6,2003-same problem-told me idler pulley was problem, not transmission another visit(not sure of date)transmission replaced due to fluid leak. Currently having more problems with transmission coming out of gear and with traction control system (according to owners' manual-diagnostic problem) service manager, kevin stein, not returning phone calls!
At 65 to 70 miles an hour on straight interstate car began to steer irradically to right. No response to wheel correction, fish tailing, struck one side concrete wall and crossed road to left guard rail. Brakes tried at least twice without response and correction of wheel after first hit did not correct direction. Airbags deployed front and right side after first hit and perhaps only on second. No significant injuries. Total front damage. Serpentine belt seen hanging upon removal of car. Tie rods and cv joint boots intact, but transmission just replaced under warrantee and cv joints on order for wear perhaps related to transmission being "very sloppy" creating front end vibration in floor at 50 miles an hour to 60 relieved by putting gear into neutral. Feel steering failure perhaps related to serpentine belt failure.
Vehicle was leaking transmission fluid. Dealer attempted to repair twice. The problem reoccurred and dealership replaced transmission. I expect more reliability out of an $18,000 dollar purchase. Both the dealership and manufacturer refused an extended warranty on the transmission. One year later I received extended warranty information for transmission on all 2001 honda accords. It turns out we were not the only ones who purchased a lemon. There are other complaints of this same sort on the federal safety agency site.
My 2001 honda accord is completely out of service. Due to the transmission failure. I have made complaints to the dealership where I purchase and service my vehicle. I am out of a car, and no transportation, because the dealer refuse to repair the problem on my (2) year old vehicle. I am a customer and feel very much vaildated by this action. I was told by the service manager that my warranty had expired, I am aware of the secret warranty that same dealerships have to cover this matter.
The consumer's vehicle was parked on a flat surface with the engine off. When the occupants exited the vehicle it rolled backwards and struck the concrete base of a light post. The gear shift was in drive and the keys were not in the ignition when the vehicle rolled backwards. *ak
Transmission failure.
My 2001 honda accord had a transmission failure in october 2002. The dealership put in a rebuilt transmission. In september 2003 the transmission failed again. Honda put in two more transmissions and they both failed immediately! Honda then put in a new computer module and that failed immediately too. Honda is not being very customer service oriented and will not take responsibility for their faulty product. We are pursuing the lemon law in order to get honda to buy back this faulty vehicle.
Our automatic transmission began acting up by "lurching" when we came to a rolling stop. We had the car checked by our two regular mechanics and they suggested we take it back to ellena honda here in lawrence where it was purchased since it was still under warranty. Honda checked it and said they would replace the transmission. This is to be done next monday. I am very disappointed since I thought honda was a brand that could be trusted.
2001 honda accord v6 transmission, replaced twice - with only 59,000 miles on the car. I want honda to compensate me with a new vehicle. This is just absurd - they keep re-installing defective transmissions. Total cost is roughly around $12,000 - that's what I owe left on my loan.
Automatic transmission occasionally shifts violently (so violent that I at first assumed that the ignition had been turned off - I was doing up to 65 MPH when this occurred). Problem is very intermittent - so the dealer has not been able to duplicate. I consider it a definite safety issue since I could easily be rear ended or lose control on snow or ice. Has happened 5 or 6 times since after delivery - every time on a slight down slope. Additionally the car often 'searches' - up and down shifts on downgrades but most often these are what I would call poor quality shifting- which I'm told by the dealer is a known short fall.
Transmission would not upshift, engine light came on and d3 light start blinking. Car would not shift properly, would jolt instead of smooth shift and then would only accelerate very very slowly. Also would backup while stopped and gear in drive.
Vehicle's automatic transmission will either jerk into or out of second gear. Cause unknown.
On 4/4/03 a loud thud came from the transmission and the check engine light came on and the d4 on the shift indicator started to blink. I shut off the car and restarted. The shift indicator stopped blinking but the car would shift very hard. I took it to honda and they warranted the transmission because the car only had 65000 miles they also gave me a rental. I would like to know if the root cause of this problem has been fixed or will I have this problem again at 120000 miles?
In november 2002, I discovered a problem with my automatic transmission in my 2001 honda accord. Subsequent to this date I had three transmission replacements, all unsuccessful. Two of my transmissions did not last longer than a week before they were diagnosed with transmission failure. Honda is unwilling to deal with this problem and has been difficult to reach. The service staff continually tries to tell me that the problem is "in my head", yet they continue to replace my transmission unit on each visit. If you have a problem with your 2001/2002 model please file a complaint with the bbb auto line, the bureau of automotive repair, or the new motor vehicle board, this is the only way that honda will become responsive to this problem. Although they extended the warranty on all transmission to 100,000 miles, this only covers 100,000 miles on the odometer not on the life of the new transmission. How can I make honda accountable for my unsafe vehicle? They are not responsive in any way!
The customer contended the brakes were sometimes inoperative/noisy/rubbing and did not stop the car. The customer also had multiple complaints of service at the dealership. The transmission did not shift properly. Dealership was unable to duplicate abnormal shifting operations. The engine ran rough and the engine check light illuminated, engine had normal noise. Other complaints included the tcs light on, door ajar light, brake light and seat belt light all illuminated while driving. License plate bracket came off. Twisted seat belts, rear door, bumper and dash panel replacement. *tt
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