Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. She applied pressure on the accelerator pedal at approximately 45 MPH, but the vehicle would not accelerate. The driver pulled over to the side of the road with caution. The roadside assistance was called to the scene. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. The failure was contributed to the transmission which required replacement. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction at this time. The failure and current mileages were 94,000.
2002 Honda Accord transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel . The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and a technician concluded that the transmission needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 81000. Updated 11/12/09 *cn updated 11/16/09
2002 honda accord ex transmission failure torque converter failure, transmission would not up shift at times or severe jumping when it would shift; also it would down shift at normal driving speed causing a sudden slowing of the car. I was pulling out onto the highway when it slipped and could only see a truck barreling towards me. Luckily, there was no one in the left lane and they switched before I could get my car off the road. This is a serious safety issue where the lives of those riding in a honda 2002 are at risk.
Transmission slipping - occurs all the time; therefore making the RPM's race, reducing fuel mileage and eventually complete failure. Vehicle was initially evaluated by auto alternative, nicholasville, ky not knowing there was a major problem. They flushed the transmission, scoped it and then said the transmission was going bad and would need to be replaced. Then took it to powers transmission and they verified the same information. Then took it to don jacobs oldsmobile honda and they verified the same information. Then begin to look on-line to warranty/defect issues with 2002 honda accords and found hundreds of issues w/lots being transmission problems and many complaints being filed through this website. This indicates to me that honda has known of transmission defects but didn't seem to recall or extend warranty on this year like they did on the 1999 - 2001. This has become a major problem for me since it is going to cost over $2,000 to replace this transmission. I can't afford to buy another car and would get no decent value on a trade-in. I feel that american honda corporation should be willing to help me with the cost of repair. This is the 2nd honda accord I have owned and how quick of a response I get from honda will determine if I ever purchase another car from honda. Honda's should last as long as toyota's and I feel this car should last at least 150,000 miles. That is what I get on my toyota's. Please help!
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. She stated that when idling she experiences unintended vehicle acceleration. She contacted the dealer, and a technician speculated that the transmission needed to be repaired at an expense of $ 1500.00. No repairs have been made. The failure mileage was 118250. The current mileage was 118899.
Was driving along and all of a sudden the car downshifted and drive light blinking. This was without any prior warning. The tcs light came on as well as check engine. Transmission slips all of the time now. American honda refuses to do anything about it nor will fairfax honda.
My 2002 honda accord lx is at 110k miles. I am having transmission problems. It is an automatic transmission. It never happened before nor did it have a minor problem leading to it. It just all of a sudden this year, 2009, started to jerk between stop and goes, slips out of gear and decelerates, it drops gears when slowing to a stop. I am afraid to pull out of traffic when I know I have enough time and space to pull out due to my car jerking. And also afraid of stopping at red lights and stop signs knowing that my car will jerk, slip, and go then decelerate. I have replaced my timing belt, fan belt, water pump, transmission fluid flushed and refilled, engine oil, oil pan and gasket, spark plugs. I have done all the necessary replacements for my car at 100k mile mark. And I was told if you keep the maintenance my car will always run like new. And it had run like new until this summer when my car started to jerk, slip, shift in and out of gear, and decelerate for no reason. I am not very happy after all the money, time and effort I put in this car and especially for it to suddenly not drive correctly.
Transmission torque converter failure, which causes the car to fail to accelerate or shift up gears also may cause a sudden deceleration with an unintentional down shift which may cause accidents due to driver is unable to control the speed of vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord ex v6. The contact stated that when attempting to accelerate uphill the tracking warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, then the vehicle rolled backward. He was able to safely stop the vehicle. The dealer was notified and the technician acknowledged that there was a problem with the transmission for his model; however, he added that because the warranty expired they would not assume responsibility. He is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 122,000.
Honda accord transmission slipping and not shifting.
My 2002 honda accord's transmission, in august of 2007 started jerking between gear changes. I took it my local honda dealership and had the transmission serviced, it did not fix the problem. I went back to the honda dealership to have them look at the transmission again and was told the transmission needed to be replaced. I have drove it now for two years with periodic fluid changes but still have the hard shifting between gears. It sounds like this is an ongoing problem with this model of accords, so I am also filing a complaint.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The consumer stated when accelerating to high speeds, the transmission jerks very hard. Also, at lower speeds when releasing the gas pedal, the transmission, either does not downshift or jerks after a complete stop, then the d4 lights on the dashboard starts to blink. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and upon diagnosis they stated the transmission was about to fail and it needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 99675. Updated 03/19/10. *lj updated 06/18/10.
Automatic trans on my 2002 honda accord v6 2 dr- abrupt shifting and downshifting- class action lawsuit filed against honda of america for years 98- 2001- but they have evaded responsibility for the 2002's.
I have a 2002 honda accord v6 ex. At 113k miles the car has transmission problem. When accelerating, the car hesitates and then it shifts really hard. I took it to a mechanics for a check up and they said the transmission has to be replace soon. I didn't expect honda's reliability is this bad.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH he noticed that his check engine light illuminated and he was unable to shift between gears two and three and one and two, he also noticed a revving sound and loss of power. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and inspected where it was determined that the transmission is failing. The contact was advised by the local repair shop to take the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection and contacting the manufacturer. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer and no repairs have been made. The was unavailable. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage is 69,000. Bl
2002 honda accord, transmission problems. The automatic transmission, jerks, slips, refuses to engage and drops gears when slowing to a stop. It is an accident waiting to happen either when pulling out in traffic or stop in traffic.
I bought my 2002 honda accord exv6 at 45,000 miles, in jan.2006. I started noticing about 2 months ago, that the transmission would shift extremely hard, and then, it went from that, to refusing to shift from 3rd to 4th, with the "d" flashing and the engine light flashing as well. It lurches forward all of a sudden, nearly causing me to hit a car in front of me, many times, and it revs really high at idle.
Transmission failed and is giving out with only 45,000 miles on it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the key can be removed from the ignition without the vehicle being in park. The vehicle was repaired according to a recall in 2005 for this issue, but the failure still exists. The recall repair was performed again at the cost of $160. The contact stated that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect. The failure mileage was 145,000. Updated 09/11/09 *bf updated 09/15/09.
I have a 2002 honda accord se. The auto trans started jerking when changing gears when the car reached 82k miles. When going from park to reverse, neutral or drive (or from drive/reverse/neutral to park) it jumps and jerks extremely hard. While driving, the car will not accelerate without jerking and rpms shooting up. I have done all of honda's suggested maintenance, and I have all of them documented. Took car to multiple transmission shops, all said that I need a "new transmission" for around $3,200. I have been an avid owner of honda's but this car really make me reconsider my preferences. I also heard from two other 2002 honda owners that they had to get rid of their car because of transmission issue. After looking on the web at so many complains, I wonder if/when honda will do something about this to protect customers' loyalty to their products...
2002 honda accord lx auto trans started jerking when changing gears. When going from park to reverse, neutral or drive (or from drive/reverse/neutral to park) it jumps and jerks extremely hard. While driving, the car will not accelerate without jerking and rpms shooting up. Occasionally, the car will stay in place when giving gas, will not move. Then it will catch and jerk. Took car to multiple transmission shops, all said "new transmission required". I am currently weighing my options. Bought car 1 1/2 years ago and have kept up with regular maintenance/care. One owner prior to my purchase.
2002 honda accord 62000 miles v6..transmission failure while driving..had to pull over quickly on an incline.. The transmission gave out with no warning..went to the dealer..confirmed transmission failure..called honda USA "no recall, no replacement" there are many, many more complaints on this particular model..what will it take? Wait for someone to die?
My 2002 honda accord started slipping around 90k miles and both my mechanic and this website http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2002/transmission/transmission_slipping_and_jerking.shtml have reported that it's apparently a common issue for honda accords from that year to have transmission failure on the road before 100k miles. This is dangerous and unacceptable because many consumers have troubles affording the repair and may continue to drive. Even worse, this problem isn't very well known because 2002 model cars are only recently approaching 80k+ miles so the complaints aren't as widespread yet.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the transmission slips and jerks in first and second gears. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the failure was confirmed. The honda manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. She is currently weighing her options. The failure mileage was 124,000.
I own a 2002 honda accord with an automatic transmission and maintain the vehicle very well. I drive it regularly to work and around town, never any place far. I have about 75,000 miles on the car and noticed one day in may the car was not driving normally. A couple days went by and my 'check engine light" came on, so I took it into my local honda dealer. They informed me I needed a new transmission, which would be around $3000. The vehicle would miss every shift point causing the car to "jolt" or "jump" back while driving. I'm writing this complaint because I drive my honda with the utmost care. How could my transmission just break like that? My warranty that came with the vehicle also expired 3-29-2009! If I had experienced this problem sooner, I would have taken it to the shop right away, but this happened literally within 2 months the warranty expired. Honda motors should take full responsibility for their poor excuse of a transmission. Shouldn't the transmission be on the top on the priority list when it came to designing their car? I am an avid honda consumer though, I have owned previous hondas in the past and trust their reliability, but this time; they have let me down. I have read online there are many more accord owners experiencing this problem and honda has done nothing about it. I don't drive my accord recklessly so could the transmission just broke? Something must be done about this. Thank you very for your time.
Transmission breakdown - car jerking - told accident could happen at any time by dealer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk and slam. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the technician stated that the torque converter failed and caused the transmission fluid to burn and destroy the transmission. The contact called the local honda dealer and was informed that the transmission would have to be replaced at the cost of more than $3,100. No repairs have yet been made to the vehicle. The contact called the honda manufacturer and was informed that a representative would give him a call back next week. The failure mileage was 112,000 and current mileage was 114,000.
2002 honda accord ex v6 with 63,000 miles has defective automatic transmission. Vehicle will not accelerate smoothly, making merging onto highway and local roads continuously hazardous. Took vehicle to schaumburg honda on 6/1/2009 and they confirmed the transmission is starting to fail. Honda has recalled automatic transmissions for 1998-2002 accords but they tell me that my VIN is not included. First started noticing this problem at around 55,000 miles, but was unaware of the cause of the hesitation on acceleration.
The transmission on my 2002 honda accord started failing before it reached 100,000 miles. When I press the gas to accelerate the RPM's rev up to 4 and it jerks into gear. I don't understand why this is happening when honda's are suppose to be reliable cars. That's why I bought it. I am under the impression that the honda manufacturers used a different company to supply transmissions for the honda accords made between 2000-2003. If this is true then some investigations should be done and honda should have to pay to replace the transmissions on all the honda's that have problems with their transmissions made in between those years.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine began to rev highly. The transmission jerked and locked up. The vehicle stalled without warning. The driver was able to restart the vehicle and resume normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they could not duplicate the failure. The transmission fluid was changed three weeks prior to the failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion for identical failures. The technician stated that the failures were due to the transmission and recommended that it be replaced. The vehicle is currently not being driven. The failure and current mileages were 59,000. Updated 07/14/09 *bf updated 07/16/09.
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