2002 Honda Accord: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 22, 2018 · Transmission · 119,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the third clutch of the transmission failed and the vehicle failed to accelerate. After surging back and forth, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was coasted to the right side of the road and towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the third gear of the transmission was faulty. The transmission was rebuilt. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. *tt

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Suspension, Transmission · NJ

When I purchased my 2002 ex honda accord in 2015; I thought I was getting a reliable dependable car. Honda is know for its reliability but little did I know that the whole sub-frame (front & back was fully rusted). My SRS warning light comes on quite often. The A/C drain I strongly believe was installed improperly which causes the sub-frame to rust and crack. I bought the car with only 82,358 miles and purchased a extended warranty through honda dealership which my powertrain only covered up to 90,000 miles. I had taken the car for its first oil change which was at 91,000 miles and all of a sudden I started to have powertrain problems. Even though on my bill of sale it stated as is honda dealership knew that a customers such as myself would look under the body of the car. I went online and have read numerous complaints about the same problem I was having with this model & year. Also their extended warranty problem was an issue. Why is the federal government & states allowing honda to sell a car with improperly installed A/C drain,sub-frame rotting & crack issues, transmission failure, defective seat belt sensor. I pray that no one dies from this vehicle. 1999-2002 models. I'm a mother of four with a non-curable disease and I just want my car to be fully repaired at the expense of honda. Driving on the highway and turning is dangerous for me to be operating but this is my only means of transportation. My mechanic has to me I shouldn't have purchase this vehicle but I didn't realize that honda would do there customers wrong like this just for a profit!!!!

Filed Apr 28, 2015 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · VA

Automatic transmission flares upon acceleration between 1st to 2nd gear/2nd to 3rd gear. Odbii codes p0730, p0740. This is my second transmission. The first transmission was replaced under a settlement agreement, however the same issues are arising yet again.

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Transmission · 97,696 miles · PA

In 2009, car was jolting forward when stopping. Took car to honda. They replaced the transmission. Now 4 years later, transmission has to be replaced again (only 33,000 miles later). Car is stalling while driving it and not switching gears properly. Seems like honda replaced my original transmission with a used, inferior, recalled or damaged transmission. Spoke to honda and they will not help me. They said the warranty has expired. (3 yrs or 36,000 miles).

Filed Jan 26, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 131,000 miles · CA

I have honda accord 2002 which has been regularly serviced by honda dealers. I recently got my 120k service done and spend about $1000 on service and parts. At that time everything was diagnosed ok. After couple of months driving the engine light came on. I went to the dealer and was told that my car needs transmission replacement with a cost of $4000 upward. I researched on the web and came to know that the 2002 accord have transmission issues. A recall was done in 2004 for transmission. I didn't receive any recall notice from honda in 2004. Since honda knows about the issue I think honda should be liable to pay for the cost of fixing the transmission. Could anyone let me know what is my rights in this situation considering it is a known issue and honda did nothing about it. It is a potential safety hazard since faulty transmission can lock the engine resulting in crash. Please advise.

Filed Nov 8, 2013 · Transmission · 113,000 miles · OH

My vehicle has been shifting very inconsistently with large amounts of shaking in between 1st and 2nd gears and 2nd and 3rd gears. There are high revolutions in between gears and hesitation before shifts. There is also rattling around 1600 r.p.m. All problems relate to the transmission in this vehicle and transmission failure is impending. I do consider this a danger and it seems to be a regular occurrence with this vehicle and model. I do think there should be a recall considered with this transmission.

Filed Sep 17, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 136,900 miles · AL

The transmission has been reported as failing due to codes p0705 and p0706. My local honda dealership stated it would cost $4800 to replace the transmission. This is apparently a long standing issue with these models.

Filed May 29, 2013 · Transmission · 119,629 miles · IL

I was driving to work when the car suddenly stopped accelerating, the check engine light came on and the d4 light began blinking. I called the local honda dealer and they told me to turn the car off and back on to get the car running again. This worked and I was able to drive home. Then I drove the car to the honda dealer to be diagnosed. While driving my car on a very busy road with a 55 MPH speed limit, it would not accelerate above 25 MPH. It was a very dangerous and scary experience. After being diagnosed, honda told me the car needed a new transmission for $4100.00. Honda replaced the transmission in december of 2008 at 79,945 miles for $2400.00. The car now has 119,629 miles on it and when I contacted honda they told me that they would not help replace the transmission because the warranty period on the current transmission is 36,000 miles or 3 years. The representative from honda instructed me to contact the federal safety agency and better business bureau as next steps.

Filed Apr 23, 2013 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · CA

While driving on the high way coming from work. My transmission went out. I contacted honda dealership they said it would cost the sum of 400.00 to repair which I do not have. After reading all the complaints on this year honda, I have realized that this is a common problem and needs to be addressed and recalled for faulty transmission by honda. Please help with this issue. I am a us marine and I rely heavily on my car and transportation to work.

Filed Mar 16, 2013 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · IL

I was driving along, with my foot on the accelerator, but the car lost power, it stopped going forward. I managed to make it to the side of the road. The car would accelerate, and then stop accelerating, and then begin again. Going slowly, I managed to make it to the side of the road, and had the car towed to a honda service center, where they said I needed a new transmission. I had already replaced the transmission back in 2008. The new transmission had only 53,000 miles on it before it failed. So, a 2002 honda accord, with 115,000 miles is on its third transmission. So the one I had installed in 2008 only lasted 53,000 miles, so honda put a second crappy transmission in my car. They didn't fix the transmission safety problem.

Filed Mar 16, 2013 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · IL

I was driving along, and my car started lurching and jerking, making a big thumping noise. I took it to a honda service center, they said I needed a new transmission- the car only had 62,000 miles.

Filed Feb 18, 2013 · Airbags, Body · 113,000 miles · NC · 1 injury

Your urgent response and an action needed 1.request for an immediately recall for honda accord lx 2002 models as having dangerous transmission problems, widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, & problems with the airbag system (SRS ), and overall the cars safety or quality numerous concerns. 2.to fix the problems and refund caused damages and personal injuries due to it, refund paid purchase cost including damages, replace to a new car with included paid and damages occurred to whom it may concern, 2002 honda accord problems & complaints carcomplaints.com notes: the 2002 honda accord suffers from widespread transmission failure, subframe rust, & problems with the airbag system (SRS). We recommend avoiding this model year like the plague. The transmission begins slipping & eventually has to be replaced, typically soon after 90,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000. Transmission failure has been a huge problem for the accord & several other honda models all through the early 2000s model years. Honda extended the transmission warranty to 93 months/109k miles for the 2000-2001 accord as a class action lawsuit settlement, but owners of other accord model years with transmission problems are out of luck. Subframe rust near the front passenger side wheel has become a problem recently, due to the poorly positioned A/C drain hose directly above that area. Repair cost to the subframe is over $2,000. The SRS warning light likes to come on due to a defective seat belt sensor -- typically the driver's side. This sensor is covered under honda's lifetime seat belt warranty, but some dealers charge a $100+ "diagnostic fee" or tell customers the entire SRS unit ($800) is bad.