2002 Honda Accord: transmission slipping

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 Dec 2, 2018 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · FL

Transmission severely slips leaving driver in on coming traffic, transmission also down shifts very hard. Extremely dangerous when crossing traffic,

Filed Sep 4, 2018 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · GU

Transmission slippage and jerking when going into gear from a parked position as well as in motion. Several times my accord would stall because it would not go into gear. It was very embarrassing and dangerous when it happened because I delayed traffic during the rush hour and had my child on board.

Filed Mar 14, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 86,000 miles · MA

Takata recall: my transmission of my vehicle needs to be replaced because a faulty part was used in the vehicle. The transmission slips and will cost $3,000 to fix because honda used a bad part. Honda has recalled transmissions in honda accords years in close proximity of the vehicles year. They however did not do this one and I feel like I shouldn't have to pay for their mistake.

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Suspension, Transmission · 130,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving various speeds, a clunking sound emitted from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician stated that the drain for the air conditioner leaked onto the subframe and caused it to become rusted and fractured. The technician also stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and the part was unable to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to respond between second and third gears without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission slipped; however, a repair was not provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2016 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · KY

The automatic transmission slips and jerks when shifting gears--it is worse when I stop, the engine idles, and then severely jerks when I accelerate, but the jerking motion also happens going up inclines. It is so bad, it has caused broken motor mounts. I have no doubt that the transmission is eventually going to fail, which could be hazardous while driving. Though I take good care of my car, I thought that maybe it was just older and the transmission was naturally failing, but doing some research, I found this to be a common problem with honda's transmissions in general, but particularly with the '02 accord. It has been happening since 2013, but I will put today's date as it still is happening. I feel like this issue is so prevalent among honda owners that honda really should do right by their customers and recall the transmission.

Filed Nov 25, 2015 · Transmission · 154,000 miles · AZ

I took my accord to tempe honda for a transmission service. Two days later, as I was driving on the highway, I noticed the check engine light on and the transmission was slipping and jerking as it shifted. The code came back as a torque converter control failure. I replaced the tcc solenoid pack and the linear solenoid pack. I was informed later by tempe honda that my transmission was failing and it needed to be replaced at my cost. I found out that honda has issues with this transmission through several model years and they have not recalled them. I cannot drive the car anymore. Honda wants $5000 to replace it.

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Transmission · 73,500 miles · MN

I have a 2002 accord with the 3.0 v6. I was the second owner. When the car had about 72,000 miles on it, the transmission started slipping. It began slipping before the car went into 1st gear, then going into 2nd gear. It is dangerous when starting from a stop light in a busy intersection. I brought it to the local dealership and they estimated it to cost around $5,000. I didn't have that amount of money, nor did I trust the local honda dealership. So, I brought to a transmission shop, and ended up spending $3,016 to fix it. Why can't honda put a recall of these transmissions? I have gone many websites including edmunds.com, to find, this is a huge problem for thousands of honda customers. I drove only honda;s for many years. This will probable be the last one. Ps, also my black paint is pealing off, and it is very embarrassing driving this car.

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Transmission · 101,000 miles · CA

Transmission starting slipping between gears and jerking under moderate acceleration.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · FL

Car having transmission problem on first gear slipping off going to higher gear. Sometimes running 40-45 on the road experienced dis engaging from gear and engine goes on high revolution. Dangerous for cars that is following behind you.

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · SC

As soon as the car hit 80000 the gears change very ruff from 1st to 2nd and the car will jump like the transmission is slipping but car is still going and still does that with now over 290,000 miles. Upon taking it to the dealer they say nothing is wrong with it. We purchased the car new in 2002.