Accord v6 ex. Transmission slipping, with abrupt shifting between first and second gears, and abrupt downshifting between gears. Potential safety defect as car hesitates when crossing traffic. Currently 69,000 miles, but problem surfaced at around 55k miles and is getting progressively worse. Apparently honda is covering replacement transmissions for 2001, but not 2002 models with the same problem. Love hondas, but they dropped the ball on this one.
2002 Honda Accord transmission complaints
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Honda accord 2002 value package the transmission starts to fail at 59000 miles. Symptoms include clunking when shifts from neutral to drive, failing to change gears sometimes, and sudden clunks when changing gears. I am afraid that this failure may lead to an accident and request a recall from the manufacturer. I tried to change transmission fluid, but it still leaves the same problem.
Automatic transmission failure on 2002 honda accord with 50,000 miles. Transmission fluid leaked into the differential. I am afraid the gears might lock & cause a crash. I've been waiting for a replacement re-manufactured transmission for almost a month. The honda dealer said it was ok to drive until the parts come in.
The SRS light comes on for no apparent reason, I took it to a dealership, they told me that there were cases of this light coming on for no reason, so they went ahead and reset it for me. However, just recently it came on again for no reason. I took it to the dealership again, now they are saying that I need to pay 180 dollars just for a diagnostic, and repairs would be additional. Transmission keeps slipping, gears do not change properly.
Noticed the slipping/jerking when it changes gears (severe on lower gear shifts). I brought the vehicle for check-up, and mechanic diagnosed as transmission problem. Researched the problem, and it seems that this is a widespread issue, that even a recall of honda accord to 2001 models. I called the honda customer service but was told that the vehicle is not part of the recall since it does not cover 2002 models. It seems to me that honda is negligent in not including the 2002 models since this problem is exact/similar to the symptoms of the recalled models.
I took my honda accord v6 ex to change the transmission oil and they told me it needed a new transmission. All honda was prepared to do is give me $1000.00 toward the repair estimated at $4000.00. The problem is that the transmission slips between 1st and 2nd gear. The problem manifests itself more when the vehicle is cold. This is highly dangerous because when you turn on the highway or cross an intersection if the vehicle looses power because the transmission fails to shift, this puts the vehicle at risk of being rear ended or hit from the side. This is an intermittent problem since occurs mostly cold but sometimes during the day. The rest of the time there appears to be no problem. I don't know of many motorists who would rush out to spend $4000 to fix this problem until it becomes constant. Until then the motorist is at risk of a severe accident. Honda cannot fix this problem other than to replace the transmission at great cost. At least if they provided the transmission and the owner paid for the labor that would be a reasonable compromise. It is not reasonable for a transmission to fail at 72k miles. I have heard of other honda owners with this problem. I am reporting it so that if this is a trend, pressure may be put on honda to recall these transmissions or at the very least replace it immediately when identified. Their current lack of response shows callous disrespect for human life.
Dt*: the contact stated the transmission died twice when the vehicle was just over a year old. It was taken to the dealer after each incident and the transmission was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, and determined the transmission would have to die two more times before the vehicle would be replaced. The transmission problems persisted by jerking and the transmission became caught between gears. It also had difficulty with driving up hills.
I own a 2002 honda accord 4-dr sedan. I am now at 51,000 miles and have been experiencing transmission slipping. I called honda today and they said that my car is no longer warranted but that 2000-2001 honda got a 7yr/100k mile extended warranty for free. I am dismayed by honda's decision to not help me pay for this repair as I know I am not alone in this complaint and there are many many many people with the same problems. I am hoping that nhsta will be able to help me out. Thank you.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle was having a problem with the transmission and was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the transmission problems were a manufacturer defect and the transmission would need to be rebuilt and repaired. The vehicle was serviced by the independent mechanic because the dealer and manufacturer were called who stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer also stated that reimbursement for the repairs to the transmission would not be provided because the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for service.
2002 honda accord ex 4 cylinder 58k miles transmission needs to be repaired b/c of something "internal". Estimated cost from a honda dealership: $2600.
At 47500 miles (the warranty ended at 36k), my 2002 honda accord (4 cylinder.) had transmission problems (started with a strong "thump", as if another car had rear-ended my car, jerky upshifts especially in the morning, slipping gears, leaking transmission fluid from the differential). The honda dealer where I purchased the vehicle diagnosed the problem, determined that the transmission had to be replaced, contacted american honda, and received a goodwill warranty approval for transmission replacement. I still had to pay out of my own pocket for a new rear main seal as a preventive maintenance. The transmission was replaced with a honda re-manufacturer transmission, paid by honda. I was offered a 3-year, 36000-mile warranty on the replacement. I can only hope that I won't need to take advantage of the warranty in the future or that the warranty is long enough...only time will tell...
I have 25000 miles on a 2002 honda accord se. Last year we started to have a low whine between 30 and 50 MPH . This year (2006) there is a rumbling noise on acceleration and disappears when the speed is decreased. I thought is was the tires and replaced them but the noise remains. I brought the car to several mechanics and they all believe it is the transmission. Called honda public relations to discuss and I was essentially told tough luck. There appears to be many failures of honda transmissions and an obvious engineering flaw.
Transmission failure on 2002 honda accord.
I was driving my 2002 honda accord when there was jerking motion when the car would shift gears. The jerking motion also occurred when the car was shifted to reverse. I was instructed by a mechanic to call american honda. After speaking with a customer service representative I was told to take the car to a local honda dealership. The dealership performed a diagnostic test on the car and reported that the car needed a solenoid .after having replaced the solenoid the car still did not function properly and it was found that the car needed a new transmission. American honda did pay for the transmission but I had to pay for the labor. Doing a diagnostic test on the car the dealer told me that the transmission had failed.
My transmission started to fail (slipping) at 60,000 miles. Car now 70,000 and the transmission needs to be replaced. My first honda, probably last.
I have a honda accord ex 2002. The transmission failed a month ago and the company replaced it under guarantee, after that was done the side airbag sensor light keeps coming on an off, now staying on for long periods of time. I am concerned that this may be a safety issue, it was not doing this before the transmission work replacements and the dealer does not seem to think this is something to be concerned about. I am.
My 2002 honda accord coupe has a bad transmission, it's the same problem that honda put an extended warranty on for the older models. I believe they need to extend that warranty to 2002 models as well.
Dt: while the contact's son was driving vehicle started to slow down and stalled. The contact's son took the vehicle to a local mechanic who determined it was transmission failing. *ak updated 12/7/2005.
I purchased a 2002 honda accord in march of 2005. In mid august I noticed the transmission slipping. I took it to the dealership and they said the transmission needed to be replaced. The car has 80k miles on it, and has had regular scheduled maintenance by the dealer. They said that they had problems with 1998-2001 transmissions but they fixed the problem. 2002 models have the same motor and transmission with "upgrades"., yet my car was not the only one with this problem. There was another accord with less miles and a bad transmission. Honda said that my car didn't qualify for the extended warrany that they issued for the previous years with the same problem. They told me that there was no problem with that transmission so it would be $5,000 dolars for a new transmission. I have owned 4 hondas previously and have never had a problem like this before. This is ridiculous.
On april 6 and july 1 of this year I was traveling at 70 MPH on the interstate when a loud explosion occurred. The first time I thought I must have hit something or been near a gunshot. When the same thing happened months later the noise sounded as though it was in the cabin with me. No warning lights, difficulty in handling, or visible damage has appeared. The noise is sudden, without warning, and immense--ringing in ears an hour later--not to mention frightening. We replaced tires in june, and all regular maintenance has been done on schedule. There was a transmission problem when the car was brand new-a clunking noise-which was difficult to diagnose, and required extended days in the shop (nearly four of the first six weeks owned). It was finally eliminated when the shop "dismantled" the car, drained transmission fluid (twice) and did assorted other "fixes". I have contacted the service department concerning the explosions, but they have no suggestions. In about 3 weeks the odometer will be at the same mileage as between the previous two booms, would really like someone else to be with me if it happens again.
2002 honda accord developed problems with the transmission, and dashboard light sensors.*mr the transmission was replaced 3 times. After the last visit to the dealer the ignition began to malfunction, after putting the gear into park sometimes the key would lock in, which would require the consumer to restart the vehicle, shift the gears place back into park and then pull the key out of the ignition.
The salesman falsely stated that the car had warranty , and the car is not in the condition stated , the transmission is not woking properly . I have made several attempts to fix the problem and it has been in vain. Teh disclosures were not explained to me and there are optional services charged that I have no idea what they are in the contract.I felt pressured to buy a car I did not want.
While driving, the transmission would not down shift from 4th gear to 3rd gear when manually shifted. The consumer noticed that this problem developed on many occasions. The consuemr took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, however, the mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
The vehicle was parked in garage, with no key in ignition when it rolled backwards causing damage to the rear bumper. That was the first time it had ever happened. Afterwards, the consumers spouse tested to see how a parked vehicle rolled back and again, with no key in ignition, the vehicle could still roll back when the vehicle was not placed in park the key could be taken out of the ignition.
I bought a 2002 honda accord 2dr ex v6 new around dec '01. The day after delivery I noticed a whining sound around 40-45mph. I practically begged the sales mgr to let me do an even trade... He said no (albert fieto). Honda replaced the transmission under warranty but the same problem appeared about a year later. It is just at the right sound level where it drives me nuts but the tech from the dealer can't hear it; my wife hears it as well. There is no excuse for the same problem appearing twice on a new car.I fell like I threw away 25k! I real feel honda should replace the vehicle.
Manual transmission has been having ongoing problems with its shifting very hard into gear, mostly in low or reverse gears. Vehicle was serviced 3 times. Dealership has indicated that no mechanical problem was found. They changed the transmission fluid and lubricated the shifter linkage, but the failure recurred.
I had to replace the transmission in my 2002 honda accord se at just over 50,000 miles. I noticed the transmission kept slipping and the gear indicator light on my dash kept flashing. Also, noticed some fluid leakage on my driveway, which turned out to be my transmission fluid.
December 2004 vehicle jerked while shifting when cold. After warming up, it shifted fine. Took in to dealer, told there are metal shavings in the fluid, needs new transmission. Honda replaced with rebuilt transmission at their cost, I paid labor.
While driving 25 MPH vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced.
Transmission failure, at first it was not shifting normally then the check engine and d4 (flashed) lights turned on. Within a week it smelled terrible and was leaking huge amounts of transmission fluid. A local transmission shop looked at the transmission and told me that it was the internal bearings, that this was a known problem on accords and that the dealership should honor an extended warranty. The dealership told me that my VIN # was not covered by the extended warranty only the v6 model even though they share the same transmission. After I complained honda agreed to cover parts only and I was stuck with over $600.00 bill for labor. I find this offensive due to the fact that they were aware of the problem and choose not to cover it on the 4 cylinder model.
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