(events leading up to the failure on 5/15, 2007 I was driving the honda accord 2003 and approaching a traffic light, applied the brake and unexpectedly it locked. I wasn't sure where the lock came from. Then I drove another few blocks towards my house but I still got some small lockup, and it was as serious as the first one.*ak I went to work the next day , it was ok for about 20 minutes before I exited the highway, at that time I expected another lockup and it was more serious than the last time. It could also be the speed is faster. When I got to the office I called my machenic, which is the honda dealership, where I have maintenance maintenance and repair work done. I just had a 60 000 service with them a week ago. When I drove to the dealership I experienced another lockup and this time it was very serious , it was on the highway and the car behind me almost hit me. *ak when I arrived the shop and the technician examinate the car and said that the transmission is no good. 2. Failure and its consequences - I was told that I need a new transmission. Note: my car was on the recall list for on the transmission for the exact problem.
2003 Honda Accord transmission complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. The contact noticed transmission fluid leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who recommended that the transmission be replaced. The manufacturer offered to replace the transmission for free, but the contact would have to pay for the labor. The current and failure mileages were 78,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. At 35 MPH, the engine increased in rpms. The transmission would not shift gears, and the interior lights started to illuminate. The dealer recommended the transmission be replaced. The dealer stated this vehicle was not included in recall # 04v176000. The contact felt that the vehicle qualified for the recall. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The current and failure mileage were 69000.*ak update 4/9
My accord has 55k miles. Recently, I was coming to a stop light when my car began to shudder. After this happening 3 times within 15 minutes, it stalled. Now, whenever the vehicle is warm, in drive or reverse, and is idling, it will stall. I've taken it to the dealership and they tell me that there is something wrong with the transmission dealing with the torque converter. This is 2 weeks after I took it in for a recall on ...the transmission part. No one has been hurt in this stalling. Honda is offering to get me a re-manufactured transmission for $600. I have owned 4 honda's before this, 3 of which had more miles, and there have been no engine/tranny related issues. 19k miles out of warranty my transmission dies...
My accord has 55k miles. Recently, I was coming to a stop light when my car began to shudder. After this happening 3 times within 15 minutes, it stalled. Now, whenever the vehicle is warm, in drive or reverse, and is idling, it will stall. I've taken it to the dealership and they tell me that there is something wrong with the transmission dealing with the torque converter. This is 2 weeks after I took it in for a recall on ...a transmission part. No one has been hurt in this stalling. Honda is offering to get me a re-manufactured transmission for $600. I have owned 4 honda's before this, 3 of which had more miles, and there have been no engine/tranny related issues. 19k miles out of warranty my transmission dies...
This complaint is regarding a 2003 honda accord ex v6 coupe and its automatic transmission. After a year of owning the vehicle I was informed that there was a recall on the transmission and there could be a potential problem with the 2nd gear and that's why a recall was instated. My honda dealership changed a part in the transmission that would ensure the 2nd gear was well lubricated to prevent chipping and destruction of the 2nd gear. However, two years later, in september 2006 that is exactly what occurred. My second gear was faulty and chipped/cracked and required replacement of the transmission. The car would not shift into gear and almost caused a major accident because it occurred while I was driving on the highway. I was forced to replace the transmission and pay out of my pocket because my warranty was up.
I was driving 35-40 MPH and suddenly my automatic transmission goes in and out of low gear slowing me down suddenly. I now have no reverse, I was afraid of transmission locking up.
I took my honda accord in to get fixed. The torque converter has gone bad and was replaced with transmission. Consulted with a honda dealer on this matter. They told me that it would need diagnosed at my charge and could not be seen for 3 days. They told me there isn't a recall for this vehicle and since my warranty ran out, there is nothing that I can do to fix this and it will all come out of my pocket. I could not wait to get this fixed. I then got 2nd and 3rd opinions on my vehicle. I got the third opinion while I was driving it and had no choice due to the vehicle dying while it was driven. I took it to the nearest transmission representative that I could find. I was told that it was the torque converter after a free inspection. I was advised by this place that it would not be a good idea to drive any further to avoid more damage. Fixed at a total price of $2716. I am upset that a 3 year old vehicle has this problem. I did not purchase the extended warranty due to the fact that this vehicles name speaks for itself. I contacted honda corporate directly to tell them of this problem and submitted a claim for them to check into this. I consulted with another honda dealership on the other side of town to get their opinion. I told them I had this work done and it wasn't completed through honda. The service manager said he could not believe that the other dealership advised me that way on this issue. He said he that he could have contacted honda directly and something else could have been done even if the warranty expired. I was told that a new transmission would have been placed into my vehicle for approximately $500 minus labor. Had I had known this, I would have taken my honda to this dealership in a heartbeat. I hope that there may be a recall on this so that other honda owners will not have to go through what I have gone through this past week.
2003 accord has had a problem with the second gear of the transmission. *ts ***nar*** there was a recall for the transmission problem but the service manager told the consumer that the failure would not be covered under recall. The radio screen was blank.
Dt*: the contact stated upon initial acceleration onto a city street, the vehicle stalled and operated at a reduced speed. After being towed to a dealer, it was determined the automatic transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified.
Since buying my car 2003 honda accord ex v6 coupe in 03. I had exhaust problems, radio replacement, park and brake sensor replacement, power outlet wiring problems and the windshield wipers freeze up during heavy rainstorms. This has almost caused a few accidents, but the dealership can find no problem. Last thursday my car seemed to be hesitating before shifting into either 2nd or 3rd. I couldn't tell for sure. Later that night, the car began to jump into & out of the low gears while starting & stopping at lights. I pulled off the road and the car would not move in reverse (only rev up). After some time, the car jumped into reverse and back into a ditch. After getting back on the road, traveling approx 60 miles per hr, I eased off the accelerator, the car powerfully downshifted to 2nd gear. Had it not been for the seat belt, I believe I would have been injured. My dog was in the car with me & thrown into the dash, then the floor. The tires barked. The car then suddenly up shifted to a higher gear. I made it home that night and drove straight to the dealership the next morning. The car seemed to be doing ok. I arrived and was told to make an apt for next week. Less then 10 miles away the car would no longer shift out of 3rd gear and then would not go in reverse. I drove it back to the dealer. I was told I needed to replace the transmission at my expense, and I was pretty much at fault because I had not completed all my service at honda. I explained that it was impossible for me to make it to them during their business hours. So, some of my normal oil changes were done at other lube centers. I then asked him about the transmission recall and he said that had nothing to do with my problem. After waiting more than hr while he cut up with employees, I spoke to the location manager and asked about temporary transportation until I could contact american honda, and he suggested I buy a new car.
2003 honda accord automatic transmission's slips out of 2nd gear (neutral). Occurs intermittently. Dealership could not duplicate problem. Could get no help from american honda.
In the summer of 2003 I purchased a new 2003 honda accord ex. I have had this car serviced since then at the dealer and all records are complete. I purchased this car with the assumption that it was an icon of reliability. This past weekend, 7/9/06 this car could have taken my life! While on vacation in los angeles, I was driving along sunset blvd. Just as I was approaching the entrance to the 405 freeway, (probably one of the busiest freeways in the world) my car did a couple of jerks as if the engine hesitated. I decided I had better get to my destination and I got on the freeway. About a mile later, while traveling approx. 65 MPH in the center lane, without warning, both front wheels locked up and I skidded to a stop as cars behind me are performing evasive maneuvers to keep from rear-ending me. I could have been killed! The car restarted and jerked its way to the next exit. (there was no shoulder, only a concrete wall). When the car stopped it was completely expired. My life flashed before my eyes. I don't know how we were not involved in a major accident. The car was towed to the nearest honda dealer. After two day, they determined that it was a "total transmission failure". Since I was fortunate enough to have purchased the extended warranty the repair was covered. After questioning the service rep. I discovered that I would not be getting a "new" transmission, I would be getting a "remanufactured" transmission. Is this for real??? Now I am getting another person's problem transmission that has been fixed? Honda has to deal with this situation as it is going to kill someone if it hasn't already.
1 parked car in garage took out key, almost in house when car rolled out of garage down driveway tried to stop car all most ran me over. Car crashed into cable box at end of driveway. Car still in gear. Took to dealer who fixed it. 2. Car surges when entering and leaving garage car takes off have to ride brake to keep car from completely taking off, without ever touching gas pedal. Took to dealer. Was told all cars do this and nothing was wrong the car.
While traveling on the highway at approximately 65-70 MPH my 2003 honda accord ex-v-6 bucked real hard. Dropping from 65-70 to about 35-40. The first time this happened I pulled the vehicle into the breakdown lane. I checked all belts and fluids and re-started the vehicle. Sounded like it always does when it starts. I pulled into the right travel lane and continued for about 10 miles when the vehicle did the same thing. This time I couldn't control the steering and unfortunate for me I was bearing to the left through a turn and went off the road. Luckily nobody was injured. I had the vehicle towed (130 miles) to my house, as it was a holiday weekend and had no other way home. So 600 bucks later I contacted honda the following morning. Brought the car around the corner and several hours later it was determined the transmission needed to be replaced. When I asked about my warranty I was told it expired. My next question was what it would cost to install a new transmission. I was put on hold for about 7-10 minutes. The service manager came back and said honda was willing to pay for the transmission and fluids if I agreed to pay for labor. At that point I needed a the vehicle on the road so I went through with it. Labor was $1000.00. I have to bring the vehicle back to honda tomorrow for an inspection of the transmission and an adjustment at no cost to me. Now.......isn't it odd that in a 5-10 minute period honda was willing to pay for the transmission but not the labor. Yes $1000.00 is better than 3-4,000. But why should I pay anything. I think honda should pay for the tow too.
This follows a complaint number 10135954 (2nd gear problem, recall #04v176000). Last year, the vehicle was not serviced under the recall because honda rep. Said my vehicle's VIN was not recalled. Yet, I noticed there are many complaints about the transmission of honda accord and their VIN numbers were similar to mine. In the spring 2006, the vehicle started to make noise when it is accelerated. It makes more noise in the afternoon than the morning. I took to a local auto shop and it was diagnosed that the noise was coming from the transmission. The technician stated some parts of the transmission must have been broken or got loose. This problem could be related to the recall # 04v1760000 of this vehicle. I am afraid if this problem will cause transmission failure and thus cause an accident.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70mph, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into second gear and the speed reduced to 20mph. There were no warning indicators prior to the problem. The sudden reduction in speed nearly caused a rear end collision. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic who determined the solenoid in the transmission gear box needed to be replaced, however the vehicle has not been repaired. The dealer was alerted, but did not inspect the vehicle.
Car will not engage into second gear when cold, other times shifting into second is notching. Honda states that car is per their specifications.
Transmission failure resulting in lockup and immediate, unexpected stop.
I just bought a 2003 honda accord coupe ex about 3 weeks ago. I got a great deal on the car. It was a honda certified car which means it had been 150 point inspected before I bought it. The car has just over 60k miles. The transmission gave out this past weekend after only 3 weeks. Was this problem missed in the 150 point inspection....I think so. I checked by 150 point inspection paper after the problem occurred. It seems that the transmission leak box was not ever checked. They must have left that part out. Which means the honda was not certified, and which also means that it was false advertisement to the consumer that this was a honda certified car. What are my rights as an angry individual. I was basically lied to in order to get the sell. Thankfully, I bought the extended warranty and the fix is in works now. After reading other people's horror stories with their transmission, I would like to file a complaint against both the dealership and honda as a company. I am very angry that after 3 weeks of having my car, it is in the shop to be fixed. I was lied to and deceived. If there is anything that I can do as an individual to prevent this to happening to someone else then I will by all means do so. Thanks for your help and consideration in this matter.
Thumping noise when starting to move forward in first gear. First dealer to look at the problem said it was an apple under the drivers seat. The second dealer found the problem. A defective clutch master cylinder. Part was back ordered, took two weeks to find service bulletin 02-002, january 11, 2005. To diagnosis the problem: have an assistant press the clutch pedal while you grasp the clutch line at the clutch master cylinder, and then at the slave cylinder. If you feel a vibration through the clutch line when you hear the noise or the noise stops, go to repair procedure. See like case number 10091042.
Dt: the contact stated the automatic transmission slipped while driving 65-70 MPH on the highway. When this occurred the transmission went into a fail safe mode, and the speed suddenly dropped down to 35 MPH and second gear. He managed to drive the vehicle to an independent repair shop. The mechanic performed a diagnostic test and determined by the codes that the inner third gear clutch and hub failed. The contact was alerted that there was a honda upgrade kit available to fix this problem. The manufacturer was contacted. The automatic transmission was replaced. However, the repair was made at the contact's expense. There have been no further problems.
2003 honda accord hesitated from a stop and made an unusual noise which also occurred when driving. *ts the vehicle was taken to a dealer who determined that the automatic transmission had to be replaced. Since the vehicle was still under warranty to consumer only had to pay for the diagnostic test. The consumer did some research and found that there was recall on the transmission (recall number 04v176000). She never received a notice.
A recall notice was received by me from honda. I took my car to honda and they said they would inspect the transmission. After inspection they said there was no damage and they said they installed a supplemental cooling jet. 9 months later I was in the middle of an intersection and the transmission failed. Honda replaced the transmission with a rebuilt one but they will not cover the labor cost and they also will not verify that the rebuilt transmission is any better design than the original which failed. The recall id # is 04v176000. The honda case # is n012005-09-2200467.
Dt: the contact was complaining about a second gear problem with automatic transmission on 2003 honda accord. He said it matched the description in recall 04v176000. Second gear did not work properly. He noticed this on 9-6-05. He called a honda 800 number, and they told him this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
2003 honda accord transmission was damaged by what was to believed to be insufficient lubrication.***no answer required***. *mr the vehicle was part of recall 04v176000 which was for heat buildup in the transmission. The consumer received the recall when the vehicle had 46000 miles. Now at 70000 mile the transmission needs to be replaced . The consumer believes the damage to the transmission was done during the first 46000 miles and requested reimbursement from the manufacturer.
Car was recalled in 2004 for transmission. At that time mileage was very low and transmission was modified, not replaced. On august 1, 2005 I took my car to baron honda, patchogue ny, due to transmission shifting problems - while accelerating transmission would go into neutral, not second gear. Baron returned the car that evening stating there was no problem. The following morning (aug 2nd), while traveling at 60 MPH, upon easing up on the accelerator the car violent dropped into second gear, slowing it dramatically and throwing me against the seatbelt. At the time I was in heavy rush hour traffic. This occurred several more times as I tried to get to the right and off the highway. After towing, honda city, levittown, ny, diagnosed a complete transmission failure. Honda replaced the transmission (over warranty at 44,000 miles) under their goodwill program. Despite this I feel that I was placed in a very dangerous situation due to both a faulty transmission and the first dealers failure to properly evaluate and diagnose the problem. This car has had numerous problems (recalls, rocking driver seat, catalytic converter failure) and lacks the quality of my previous honda vehicles.
Transmission locked causing crash-see recall no 04v‑176 affecting certain honda models , however my vehicle which is a 4cyl. Honda accord was evidentially not part of the recall.
The transmission on my accord was part of the recall to inspect the 2nd gear. The transmission start to slip on the month of june in 2005. Then it got worst a few weeks after the first occurrence and later stall completely. I was able to drive the car in first and second gear after I restart the engine. I brought the car to the dealership and first they didn't find any problem with the transmission. They finally find the problem and need to replace the whole unit.
2003 honda accord. The transmission has a problem trying to find a gear to shift, causing the engine to race.***no answer required*** *mr (transmission slippage) while driving the vehicle on gently rolling hills, the vehicle continued to shift up and down, never finding a gear, along with jerking in spurts up on one hill and down on the other. *sc the consumer stated there was a recall issued regardging the transmission.
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