2002 Honda Accord: whining or grinding noise

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Transmission · 38,000 miles · PA

My warranty replaced the original transmission in my car because it failed to work at 74.378 miles. American honda replaced that free of charge and now the new one with less then 40,000 miles has failed. It was confirmed by the honda dealer that this 2nd transmission needs to be replaced because it whines and the differential is slipping causing premature wear on the axles. They will not replace this one free of charge, they want to charge $4000 for repairs. The axles were wearing in oct 2009 and were replaced at least four times before it was discovered that it was the transmission that was the root of the problem.

Filed Mar 2, 2008 · Transmission · 41,400 miles · FL

Found transmission fluid on carport. Immediately took the car to honda dealer in coral springs(where originally purchased) 2 trips to listen to repair person tell me seals were bad but I needed a new rebuilt transmission. I have no issues with noise, whining, shifting etc...only have 41,528 miles on this car. Never mistreated or driven hard in any way. Was told if seals leaked again that honda would only replace with rebuilt transmission, not fix transmission or I could choose to go to an independent transmission shop. What is up with this??? I have an extended warranty but come on now, this is stupid. Why would I replace a perfectly working transmission over seals??? Has anyone else ran in to this issue? Please let me know.

Filed Apr 13, 2006 · Transmission · 220,122 miles · LA

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.

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Transmission · 25,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Jan 30, 2003 · Transmission · 16,000 miles · IL

I had the transmission replaced in jan of 2002 after noticing a whine from the transmission around 45mph unaffected by gear selection and being confirmed by service techs. I am now noticing a similar, but not as loud, whine around 42-44mph which goes away if I shift from say 4th to 3rd, or into neutral

Filed Dec 17, 2002 · Electrical · NJ

My honda car sound system has a whining noise from the speakers when passing through certain areas or when the cell phone rings. I have complained to the dealer twice and was told that this was normal. I can understand if it happens to the radio only but it happens also when the cd player is running.

Filed Nov 4, 2002 · Transmission · FL

Vehicle taken to dealer twice for whining transmission. New transmission ordered but not installed because they say the whining noise disappeared. Honda tech hears whining. Transmission and that is why it was ordered. The whining is still there. Dt