2001 Honda Accord: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · CA

Transmission needs to be replaced. Car will not go into reverse. This is a honda recall and honda will not honor since the car is over the age for the warranty but still within the mileage. This vehicle was always serviced at the dealer where it was purchased and were never informed of the recall.

Filed Aug 12, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 5,000 miles · LA

I purchased this vehicle new in november 2001. I noticed that the transmission would not shift correctly from 1st to 2nd and read some complaints from other owners with the same problem. I took the vehicle to the local honda dealer for inspection and was told there was nothing to worry about. The problem has persisted since and has gotten worse as it gets older. Please advise of any kind of recourse I may have should a transmission replacement be necessary. I did have one solenoid on the transmission replaced a year or so ago as well as a motor mount.

Filed Jul 13, 2011 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda accord v6. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the transmission would not shift from first to second gear properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the failure was not serious enough to replace the transmission. In 2008, the transmission exhibited delayed shifting. Most recent the transmission failed; although the contact was able to drive at an extremely low speed with the illumination of the entire warning lights and the gear selector indicator blinking on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven with caution to the dealer where they advised the transmission be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. Updated 08/24/11*lj transmission failed july 7 2011 updated 3/06/2012

Filed Aug 10, 2010 · Transmission · CA

I'm having transmission problem with my 2001 honda accord lx. The transmission does not shift smoothly after starting the car when the engine is cold. The car has 91k miles on it. I had exactly the same problem before around 2004. At the car was under warranty. Honda replaced the transmission. Honda also extended the warranty on the transmission to 7 yrs due to known defect this model and due to complains from many consumers. Upon searching the internet, it is clear that this problem is widespread with 2001 accord and honda refuses to recall or pay for the cost of replacement.

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Transmission · 49,239 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that the automatic transmission would not shift into first gear (usually the first two miles of the day) and after driving a few miles, the failure began to correct itself. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they could not assist with repair cost since the warranty was no longer valid. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 49,934. The failure mileage was 49,239.

Filed Sep 28, 2009 · Electrical · 152,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord lx. The contact stated that he was able to turn the ignition key to the "off" position and remove the key without shifting the transmission to park. The vehicle could roll and a crash could occur if he does not shift the gear into park before removing the key and applying the parking brake. The manufacturer was notified in reference to recall# 05v025000 (electrical system ignition switch); however, he was advised him that his vehicle identification number was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 152,000 and the current mileage 177,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2009 · Transmission · 89,000 miles · AZ

Transmission failure on a 2001 honda accord 12 days and less than 400 miles after having honda replace (rebuild) the transmission. Code 1705 (transmission failure) on the 7th day it came out of the shop. Car slams in r from p then gets stuck in 2nd (won't shift) no matter haw fast or even if you move the shifter. 3800 RPM's in 2nd gear on the freeway at 55 MPH. Took back to honda on day 12 and was told" if its covered, they'll fix it". If its covered its 12 days and 400 mi. From your shop and you treat me like your not responsible. The code shows 1705 (trans. Failure) the same reason you replaced the trans in the first placed. After getting a service rep. To look at it they are ordering a sensor to replace, and now are telling me that it is the alarm that is causing the problems. The alarm has been on the car for a long time now, and honda knows aftermarket products are used by a large percentage of their owners, so if it's the alarm, there should be a fix by honda for that problem. Why my car won't shift out of 2nd, doesn't seem like my alarm would tell my trans. Not to due that. I placed 2 exactly the same alarms on my wife's and my daughters cars (honda and a toyota) one's doing fine !!!

Filed Aug 18, 2009 · Transmission · 88,800 miles · AZ

2001 honda accord just had my transmission replaced at 88,000 miles at my cost from a honda dealer. Have had our car back 12 days on a rebuild transmission (less than 300 miles) and engine light on with code 1705 (transmission failure). Filed a previous report (#10276399) on july 9 2009. Same issues hard shifts, slamming in reverse, won't shift from 2nd gear at freeway speeds (3800 RPM's at 55 MPH) for my wife to get home from work! Talk about a safety issue!!! What has to happen before someone will take action!! I'm sure it's deaths (like the faa) gov.'t agents due nothing till after the deaths ( its all about the money ) these transmission failures have been going on for years, where's our help ???

Filed Sep 21, 2006 · Transmission · 106,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated at 72,000 miles, the transmission began slipping. The dealership replaced the transmission. Then at 106,000 miles, while at a toll booth, the vehicle would not go into gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined the transmission needed to be replaced.

Filed Feb 27, 2006 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · MA

Car wouldn't start and stuck in park. Diagnosed as wiring harness that rubbed against body and melted. Car has not been in an accident. Seems defective to me and should be covered!

Filed Feb 1, 2006 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · HI · 1 injury

Honda accord 2001 ex coupe (automatic transmission) I have a huge transmission problem in which the gears slip before catching. The result is an unexpected bang feeling and an abnormally fast acceleration time which for sure will cause an accident one day. (for something to compare by, its like putting gas until your rpms reach over 5000 in a standard car and then suddenly popping the clutch) the transmission also does not shift properly into gear, often times shifting extremely early causing me to have a feeling "like I plowed into someone and then suddenly was hit behind". I have taken the car to windward honda and the people there including the shop foreman continues to say that the huge bang and abnormal shifting is normal. Within one day after I took the car in I almost ran into a parking structure pillar when the transmission did not catch until the engines rpms hit past 3000. There has been one injury involving a slight case of whiplash after the engine somehow revved up past 5000 and then caught. (the gas was pressed down and even after the gas was released the engine continued to rev up and when it hit around 5500 RPM the transmission caught making it feel like I got banged by another car going 15+ MPH) nothing has been done to fix the problem because honda claims that if they cant duplicate it on their test drive around the area, they will not replace or fix the problem (honda is very poor at duplicating the conditions in which the failure happens) the failure happens in the following conditions: 1. When you are in heavy traffic requiring you to stop and go constantly 2. Entering short on ramps requiring the car to downshift 3. Anytime I slow down but don't come to a complete stop and then accelerate. *honda was testing the car in highway conditions with no traffic incidents started from june of 2003 and is still ongoing today january 31, 2006 (the exact number of times this has occured is unknown, occurs mutiple times in daily traffic)

Filed Nov 4, 2005 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · CA

My car is a 2001 honda accord ex VIN# [xxx] this car has had two major problems. My transmission failed to work and the gear would not shift when I try to take off. The first time my transmission failed I was on the freeway and my transmission would not change gears which made my car go extremely slow and I was almost rear ended (the car in back of me screeched to stop and just missed my car by pulling to the side of the road). I took it to san leandro honda and they failed to fix it. They charged me $115.00 to tell me they researched the car and found nothing wrong. They tightened all of my wires and it should be just fine. After I received the car back it did it slightly once again about two months later and than stopped. I called san leandro honda and they told me not to bring it in until it is doing it bad. Recently my car did it again. I was driving along and the car would not change gears and got stuck in (drive 4) and the light was blinking w/ also the check engine light on. Again I was almost rear ended with my baby in the back seat both times. I now took it back to san leandro honda and they are now going to replace the lock up solenoid and see if that is the problems. I do not have to pay because I bought the warranty but I noticed and was told from the dealership that 2000 and 2001 accords have had major problems on their transmissions. I would like you to please investigate honda that they research why my transmission and I noticed many other transmissions are bad and put a recall on them so now car accidents are caused. Honda should have caught the default the first time I took it in instead of putting me at risk again. If the car does not shift there is something wrong. *jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)