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2002 Honda Accord transmission problems

478 complaints (46% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 88,573. 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints
478
of this car's complaints
46%
typical mileage
88,573
crashes
6
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    336
  • Automatic transmission: torque converter
    5
  • Manual transmission
    3
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
    2
  • Driveline
    1
  • Clutch assembly
    1
  • Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Honda Accord transmission problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202025

Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Honda Accord transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Transmission failure 168Jerking 150Slipping 139Hesitation 36Harsh shifting 28Won't shift 20Whining noise 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Honda Accord owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 7, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · 180,000 miles · GA · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle went over a concrete island with the engine revving and the vehicle accelerating. The contact turned the vehicle to the right and grazed a pole which stopped the vehicle. The contact sustained a knot under her right clavicle but did not seek medical attention. A Police report was filed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · WA

The ignition system of the vehicle is faulty. The engine keeps stalling intermittently and the vehicle shuts down. The issue has been observed at both low and high speeds. The issue occurs on average once in two weeks. This issue has put our family's safety in jeopardy. We filed a complaint with Honda but they are not willing to help with addressing this issue. This issue has been a problem for several years with no restitution from Honda. We need to be compensated USD 2.5million for the stress and aggravation this issue has caused us and for putting our family's safety in jeopardy. Please help us by arranging for mediation services with Honda Motor Company of America. Thank you.

Filed May 7, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · CO

This morning, my neighbor came over to see if I heard my car alarm go off. I saw that part of the driver side where the door buttons are located were some what damaged. They must have been trying to open other doors, trunk or something else. I'm not sure how they were able to open the driver side door, maybe a crow bar what whatever else they use. I did not hear my car alarm go off. I checked my car for anything stolen, but didn't seem to find any thing missing. Will check it again. On another note, there was a night about a month ago where my neighbor heard gun shots outside my back door under the plum tree. Same side of location where my car is parked. Perhaps its the same people. This neighborhood is becoming dangerous. Thank YOU! [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Feb 19, 2022 · Transmission · MA

Transmission slipping gears. “D4” blinking on dash. Progressive issue that began irregularly and within a week or two made the vehicle unsafe to drive. This seems to be a known widespread issue for vehicle’s year and model with no recalls.

Filed May 8, 2020 · Steering, Transmission · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel was very difficult to steer in either direction. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the power steering fluid was leaking unto the catalytic converters. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering hose and pump were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, while driving a grinding noise was heard coming from the transmission and the transmission started to slip with the check engine warning light illuminated. The mechanic indicated that the transmission torque converter was defective and the transmission need to be rebuilt or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 116,000 miles · TN

For the steering, the power steering pump doesn't hold power steering fluid and when you go around a curve and there is a bump in the road, your steering wheel jerks the other way. It's way worse with no power steering but it is still there even if you have fluid. The transmission will jump in between first and second gear so roughly it feels like your transmission is going to fall out, sometimes you can't go because of it and it's almost caused some accidents. You can't get up to the speed you need to with it being so rough and jumpy. Then there is a ticking noise when I press on the gas peddle, from the timing belt and transistor. Some of these problems have been happening since I got the car, like the shifting and the steering. The ticking has been there but not as badly as it is now. I also know I'm not the only honda driver with these issues from this make and model and era for this car.

Filed May 2, 2019 · Transmission · 67,985 miles · CA

Defective transmission casing gasket seal causing fluid leak during highway speed. The transmission casing seal was taken apart and found gasket seal deteriorate one specify location.it possible cause by manufacturer process defect or installed during assembly process.quality control inspection bypass.

Filed May 2, 2019 · Transmission · 67,985 miles · CA

Defective transmission casing gasket seal causing fluid leak during highway speed. The transmission casing seal was taken apart and found gasket seal deteriorate one specify location.it possible cause by manufacturer process defect or installed during assembly process.quality control inspection bypass.

Filed May 1, 2019 · Transmission · 67,985 miles · CA

Automatic transmission fluid leaking on highway speed due to defective casing seal gasket. Manufacturer process gasket seal was not made properly to specification or possibility quality control inspection bypass the defect.there is a possibility during assembly process by mating the transmission seal joint cause to damage or misalignment the portion of the gasket seal

Filed May 1, 2019 · Transmission · 67,985 miles · CA

Automatic transmission fluid leaking on highway speed due to defective casing seal gasket. Manufacturer process gasket seal was not made properly to specification or possibility quality control inspection bypass the defect.there is a possibility during assembly process by mating the transmission seal joint cause to damage or misalignment the portion of the gasket seal

Questions about the 2002 Honda Accord transmission

Does the 2002 Honda Accord have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 478 complaints about the transmission of the 2002 Honda Accord, 46% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2002 Honda Accord transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 88,573 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda Accord transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Accord have bad transmission?

The Honda Accord model years with the most transmission complaints are 2003 (924 complaints), 2002 (478 complaints) and 2004 (348 complaints).

Other 2002 Honda Accord problems

Airbags 273Body 75Electrical 69Engine 52Acceleration 46Seat belts 39Brakes 34Suspension 32Steering 24Seats 20Lights 19Tires 19Fuel system 11Visibility 7Driver assistance 5Wheels 5Locks 2

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