I just purchased a car from a third party and the car drove nicely but it had some dashboard lights on so I took the car to my mechanic the next day. He went through the car and checked the codes. The code that came up was the tc (torque converter) solenoid. He recommended replacing the transmission oil to see if that might knock off some crud off the solenoid. The next day I went to get it serviced and noticed on my way to the mechanic that my car seemed to come to a dead stop when I stopped instead of having the feeling like it was still in gear and ready to move forward. I told my mechanic about it, he did the service and said to drive it around to get the new fluid moving through the system. I immediately started having worse issues, the car was not going into first gear when I hit the gas, the rpms would go up and then the car would lurch forward into second. I felt this was not safe because I could ram into the car in front of me if I wasn't careful. When I would stop at a light, I would stop several feet behind the vehicle in front of me to allow for more room to lurch ahead, and I was very concerned about parking my car in the garage if it might unexpectedly lurch into the wall. By the time I got home, my d4 light was flashing. My mechanic recommended not driving until the transmission was checked out. I was surprised when the transmission shop said I needed to replace the transmission ... At 81,700 miles!?!?. The cause of the problem was a clutch drum and something about a ceiling ring being worn down. They did a soft part overhaul and had to replace the torque converter, clutch drum and linear solenoid. After doing some research, I understand that there was a recall for a similar issue for this type of car in a previous year. I think this year should be added to the list.
2002 Honda Accord transmission complaints
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I have a 2002 honda accord and it has 106,000 miles on it. It just passed the warranty period. The transmission on this vehicle has serious problem and it is a safety issue. When you stop at a red light or stop sign and when you start the vehicle will not move and the engine roars and the RPM shoots. The vehicle behind me might think that it is moving and can come and hit from behind. It also has the problem of suddenly accelerating or suddenly losing speed and thus becoming a safety issue. The dealer informed me that the transmission is at fault. After some research I have found that it is a very common problem for this model of vehicle. Honda is not ready to accept any responsibility and says everything is alright. Please act before something happens and take action against honda.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping from first to second gear nd when accelerating, the vehicle would hesitate to engage. The contact was concerned with the fact that when attempting to accelerate, following vehicles would approach the vehicle rapidly and follow very closely. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage is 55,000. Updated 11/05/10 *bf the consumer stated he has not received a response from honda. Updated 11/05/10
2002 honda accord ex, 4 cylinder, automatic, has hard shifting problems. This can cause a dangerous situation when pulling into traffic at an intersection. The car sometimes will not accelerate and gets stuck between 1st and 2nd gear. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2002 accord coupe se - transmission lurching began in approx. Oct 2008. Became very bad in june 2009 at that time slippage also started occurring. Had transmission rebuilt at a cost of almost $4,000. Vehicle now has approx 125,000 miles. Noticed slippage a couple weeks ago - the slippage nearly resulted in an accident. Check engine light came on over the weekend. Took it straight to independent repair shop for diagnosis. Transmission again; came up with two codes: torque converter clutch system and transmission failure. Now have to take back for more work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated when driving at various speeds, the transmission would slip when going from first gear to second gear. The failure would occur intermittently when the vehicle is cold. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for further inspection. The failure mileage was 67,500 and the current mileage was 68,200.
I have a 2002 honda accord ex..with a huge transmission problem. I have maintained my vehicle and it started shifting hard about a year ago. Now it wont go into most gears. While I was driving it, it just started revving really high...in traffic, and wouldn't go forward. I had to pull off the road to avoid being in an accident. I have been researching this and it seems this year and model have a defect that is not being addressed by honda.
I have a 2002 honda accord ex v6 automatic sedan. I have had all service done at the dealer of purchase. At 69,567 miles the car hesitated when accelerator pushed down. Hesitation lasted 2-7 seconds then trans. Engaged. After 3-5 days I took car to dealer. Called in about 1 hour that transmission was shot, no repair possible, needed to replace with rebuilt. This was done at cost of $3,200. No service contract coverage no sharing of cost. Seems unacceptable that at 69k there would be a total transmission failure.
2002 honda accord se 4cylinder,at transmission harsh jerky shifts starting from a dead stop going from 1st to 2nd.
This is a 2002 honda accord se with 66,000 miles. For the past six months, the automatic transmission slips when shifting gears, resulting in a several-second ag before the gears re-engage and the car is capable of accelerating. It is more pronounced at lower gears (1-3). Over the last six months, the slip has become more severe, despite transmission fluid changes by both a honda dealership and an independent mechanic. Both sources identified the problem as existing within the transmission, but could not pinpoint the precise source of the problem, and both recommended a new transmission. Because of the lag between gears and subsequent delay in acceleration, the car is unreliable when driving in even moderately dense traffic.
I was driving my 2002 honda accord with 68,600 miles up the ortega highway between lake elsinore and san juan capistrano (this is a rather curvy, steep road) and I stepped on the brake to slow down and the car lurched and when I stepped on the gas it wouldn't accelerate immediately, just kind of lurched again. Did this a couple times before it would really get going again and then the engine was revving in high gear. Gears did not change. I later stopped to turn around and the car would not go in reverse. When I finally got home to san diego I took it in to my mechanic and he said I needed a new transmission. He suggested I take it to the dealership for a second opinion. They agreed. My problem is that the car has been well maintained and it shouldn't be needing a new transmission. Hondas normally run well into the mid to high 100,000 mileage range before needing new transmissions. The cost of the repair is $3500.00 which is alot of money for me. I believe the car is a lemon. And it posed a safety issue for me while I was on the road.
Tcc circuit malfunction code:p0740
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the check engine light illuminated on the warning panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 105000.
Total transmission failure on hond accord. Accelerator get stuck. Car does not transtion, then rev up. Called american honda. They are useless.
While pulling out of the parking garage, the transmission seemed to slip gears and then get stuck in 1st gear. The check engine light came on, the d4 started flashing and the tcs light came on. I had to pull over and turn off the car. When I turned the car back on, only the check engine light remained on and everything else seemed fine. A mechanic told me that it was just a shifting malfunction and he reset the computer. However, a couple of weeks later it happened while I was driving on the street and I had to quickly get over to the side of the road before any cars rear-ended me as the car was suddenly going very slow. I have had the transmission fluid flushed and this didn't help at all. I have had all other required maintenance and still the transmission is going out at slightly over 100,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated on several occasions he noticed when he gets in his vehicle and attempts to start it, it will not start because the vehicle is in drive. The contact stated his vehicle is suppose to have a system that does not allow him to take the key out of the ignition without the vehicle being in park. The dealer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage is 115,000.
Stopped at traffic light, when light changed, although lightly pressing on gas, the car would lunge forward. Fortunately, there was not a car behind me and a distance between the car in front of me; otherwise could have resulted in serious accident. Would randomly lunge forward from a stopped position. Also, when stopped on small incline; would slip as if pulling before transmission would kick in. Only 69,000 miles but required replacing the transmission. Honda 2002 accord. Although some 2002 were recalled, advised by honda my car was not eligible due to plant where it was manufactured. However, this transmission was definitely defective.
2002 honda accord automatic transmission failed on march 3, 2010 while driving on md-355 highway during rush traffic hours causing panic to the driver. The engine kept revving up, but automatic transmission gears do not change, not picking up speed, and car does not move. The car has only 90000 miles. Shouldn't this require a recall by honda? Can the federal safety agency investigate this issue for complaints from other drivers, and follow up with honda company.
Tcc circuit malfunction.
At 65,000 miles, my honda is jerking and skidding. I took it to the mechanic they said it was the transmission, it needs replacement. Honda is aware of the problem but it is not recalling, it is waiting for people to die, just like toyota before it would recall the transmission or replace for free.
1. My car has been taken care of and serviced religiously since it was bought brand new in 2002. A honda accord. 2. The transmission slips when I'm dowshifting to accelerate. It does it all the time unless I completely stop. 3. I haven't replaced the transmission because there are endless quantities of people with the same problem on the 2002 honda accords and honda still hasn't issued a recall.
Transmission jerks or lunges forward when coming to a complete stop. I am afraid vehicle will jump forward into oncoming traffic or the poor person in front of me.
On december 6, 2008 with 77,914 miles I had to replace my transmission. My car initially began jerking upon acceleration, almost as if I were a new driver driving a manual transmission car. It quickly progressed to slipping of gears while driving (between 2nd and 3rd) and I wasn't able to accelerate until my speed declined and it went back into 2nd gear. I took it to a transmission shop and they confirmed that the transmission was bad and we needed a replacement. We contacted honda and they said there was nothing they could do, they checked our VIN # to see if it was one that was involved in any recalls or warranty extension and no luck for us. We bought this car new and were extremely disappointed with this situation which obviously reflects a flaw in the quality of transmission honda is putting in their vehicles. Total repairs were about $2,600 for a rebuilt transmission.
This is similar to the federal safety agency campaign number 04v176000, but its occurring in a 2002 honda accord. The automatic transmission slips almost every time and the gears do not change at the right time. This may lead to accidents/crashes when driving in/out of freeways.
My 2002 honda accord v6 coupe experienced a stuck throttle and runaway acceleration. I slowed the car with the brakes, shifted into neutral, turned off the engine, then re-started it. It went back to redline. Finally, kicking the gas pedal caused the acceleration to stop. I noticed subsequently, that the cruise control had also failed. The dealership (darlings honda, in bangor, me), told me that the throttle body had broken, near the attachment point of the cruise actuator cable. They recommended that I replace the throttle body. It appears to me, that there is a flaw in the vehicle, that allows runaway acceleration when a mechanical failure of this kind occurs. I contacted american honda ("brian" at 800‑999‑1009 x 117738), and explained the problem to him. He got back to me two days later, and told me that honda was unwilling to fix the problem. I believe that this issue warrants an investigation, as it could have resulted in death or severe injury. The same vehicle also has developed a transmission problem, over the last year or so. It feels like the transmission is beginning to fail. There is a delay between gears, that feels like the torque converter isn't locking up as fast as it used to. It makes pulling out into traffic more difficult. Despite there having been an admitted transmission problem, with 2002 v6 accords, the dealer suggests that I try another transmission fluid change, instead of replacing the transmission. They cite the car's high mileage, 142,000 miles, as the reason that honda will not pay for any safety or warranty related issues. Please advise.
Car began shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear very roughly. Upon acceleration transmission slips and jerks. Car is awaiting repair for the transmission to be replaced.
I own a 2002 honda accord. As with other honda owners there have been transmission problems. Honda settled a class action lawsuit for their problem transmission vehicles up to 2001. This problem carries over into their later models. My problem as well with many others is that it slips between shifting gears. I have taken into numerous dealers and transmission shops with no one able to help. Honda america does not offer any help with this situation. Other than replacing the entire transmission. This website is one of many that has the same complaint as myself. Http://www.hondaproblems.com/accord/transmission-failure.shtml can you please help us in forcing honda to issue a recall on their defective transmissions.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the transmission was reluctant to shift out of the gear. Whenever he shifted into fourth gear it failed to down shift and remained in fourth gear. The failure has occurred at various speeds. The honda dealer advised the contact that the failure was caused by a faulty transmission and needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced at the owners expense for $2100. The manufacturer confirmed that there were no recalls, warranties or reimbursement regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
The transmission in my 2002 honda accord is completely busted. I bought it used in 2005 and didn't have any problems up until 2009. Recently I've read that honda issued an extension on the transmissions up to 7yrs 60,000 miles. However when I bought the car, I had no idea that had been implemented. Not a peep. My car has just over 61,000 and just over 7yrs old. Just out of warranty. Now, I've had several estimates on a new transmission ranging about 3200-3600 dollars. I feel honda should replace it or at least help with some of the cost and, more importantly, I feel compelled to file a complaint because my wife was driving the car at the time the transmission broke. She was on the road and could have been hit by someone if she was on the interstate or in the middle of a intersection or someone else just not paying attention because the car doesn't go faster then 20 MPH. Thank god nothing like that happened, but I've read stories online from people with the same problem. Hundreds of them. I saw on the news about honda and the airbag recalls and if I do get a letter from honda to replace that, I wont be able to get my car to the dealership to get it fixed because my transmission is trash! Already! I don't know what to do now, so thank you whoever is the lucky person to read this. I hope I can get this resolved.
My 2002 honda accord developed a transmission problem at 45,000 miles. After contacting honda and being told that my VIN number was not affected I reviewed the complaints section on the internet and realized that 90% of the 2002 problems listed were related to transmission failures and even after many people paid to have their transmission replaced the problem re-occurred after 30k miles in some cases. The average cost of repair for this is $3500 and it is obvious it is a factory defect by the huge percentage of transmission's. I have traded in my accord but request that the government please investigate this issue in detail and help the many unknowing consumers out there before someone gets injured or killed, as if spending $3500 to fix an obvious design defect isn't bad enough. And even after spending this amount of money to get it fixed it still re-occurs. This should be a definite recall item.
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