Driving down a major road when car started to smoke like crazy, pulled off to side of road then couldn't get car to drive in gear to a very close by service station. Had car flatbed to dealer where I was told the car had transmission failure due to a cracked case (part failure) and needed to be replaced. The dealer contacted district manager to see if we could get a goodwill repair from american honda since it was a failed part and not due to misuse or not having had car serviced. They said they would cover %25 of a $4300.00 repair to put in a refurbished transmission with a 90 day warranty. I had it towed to a transmission specialty shop who rebuilt the tranny with a 1 year warranty for $2000.00. This seems to be a known problem with the 2003 and 2004 honda accords (recall was done but was VIN specific).
2004 Honda Accord transmission complaints
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2004 v6 honda accord transmission had a radical and sudden gear change while traveling at 65 MPH on the freeway. It down shifted with no warning or notice. There were absolutely no signs of trouble leading up to this incident. My honda has 111,000 miles on it. My owners manual says to have the transmission serviced at 120,000 miles. This incident almost caused a severe crash. Safety is my biggest concern. Other honda owners need to be aware of this issue. I am greatly concerned for their safety. This incident has made me want to stop all honda owners and make sure they know of this possibility. When we purchased this car we had no idea honda has such a safety issue with the 2004 transmissions. I am sure there are many others owners just as unaware. I hope nobody dies before honda takes responsibility for the mistake. I have contacted honda of america and they are telling me that because the safety recall stopped before my VIN # was reached that they cannot help me. I have been quoted almost $4000 for the repair. I am scheduled to have the transmission replaced on 8/2/2010. The transmission has went into complete failure in just 2 days since our first sign something was amiss. I hope somebody will step up and make honda take responsibility. This incident could have cost my husband his life.
I had a transmission failure in my honda accord ex(year 2004) model today. The car stopped running and I was not able to reverse it. I have to call aaa to take it to the repair shop. I am not sure whether there is any recall or others have reported a similar kind of issue. I thought to inform you first to investigate the matter.
While I was driving 55 miles an hour on the highway my car suddenly shifted into neutral revving to very high RPM losing speed, I was able to get of the highway and luckily drivers around me were aware and saw my hazard lights. I had the car towed to a shop to find that the transmission had failed. With further research and conversation with honda north america I found this is not an unusual problem. I could have been in a very serious accident at high speed if it wasn't for the conscientious drivers around me.
The transmission drive train went out on my 2004 v6 honda accord, and caused all systems in my car to stop responding while on the freeway going 60 MPH. In the process multiple cars came into close contact with my vehicle before it stranded me in the middle of the freeway. Upon contact with several automotive shops in area, I was advised that this has been a longstanding issue with this vehicle drive train not being configured for the 4 cylinder engine and not correctly for a v-6 engine.
My new 2004 honda had a safety recall on october 18, 2004 to correct an overheating problem with the transmission which could result in gear teeth damage and a dangerous breakdown. Depending on mileage, the corrective action involved either replacing the transmission or installing a fan to reduce the heat buildup. For my car, they installed a fan but did not replace the transmission. Recently, I had my transmission fluid changed in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements. On my service receipt, the local honda dealer stated, "the transmission fluid was black and smelled burned with metal flakes in the fluid". Clearly the corrective action that was taken in the safety recall was ineffective and the transmission is overheating I filed a complaint with american honda in torrance ca and requested that my transmission be replaced to correct the safety problem. Their response was that since the transmission is currently functioning, they will not replace it. (note also that I have an extended warranty through honda that is still in effect) the purpose of a safety recall is to prevent accidents by taking timely corrective action. I am now at risk of a transmission breakdown with potential personal injuries to me and my family because honda will not replace this faulty transmission. I request the federal safety agency to compel honda to make good on the original safety recall and replace the transmission because the original corrective action was clearly ineffective. Updated ivoq 08/24/10 *tr the consumer stated the recall that was executed was inadequate, because it did not prevent the intended purpose of the recall as stated in the federal safety agency's recall detail. The transmission fluid that was drained from his vehicle was black and had a burn odor. Metal flakes were found in the transmission fluid. Updated ivoq 10/29/10
While driving my grandson to work, traveling at 45 MPH the transmissions ceased for about 2 seconds, then shifted into a lower gear for a few seconds then ceased again. I stopped turned the engine off for about 5 min. Turned it back on and worked find for about 3 min. Then it all started again. Left my grandson at work & was able to take the vehicle to the honda dealer & paid $81.67 to have the fluid replace. I was driving home and the same symptoms occurred & return to the dealer. The dealer then informed me that the transmission needed to be replaced at $4075.00 but, that they will contact the honda rep. In an attempt to offset the cost. Honda rep. Agreed to pay $864.00 & the remainder ($3211) would be charge to me. My car has 121,941 miles. I am not at all happy with honda, since this vehicle has a recall for this vehicle's problem,what can I do? The vehicle n question is a 2004, honda accord.
My transmission locked up on me and totally needs to be replaced. Gave be tons of problems like stepping on gas car revved up but didn't go nowhere, downshifted on its on causing cars behind me to almost crash into me. Now its done. Needs to be replaced and cant afford it!!
This has happened twice while driving on highway. The tcs (traction control) warning light comes on as well the engine icon light, and then the automatic transmission on the 2004 accord v6 won't drop out of high gear. It feels like it's stuck in 5th or 4th gear and won't downshift. I have to stop car, restart it, then the transmission works like normal.
We were lucky that we weren't killed!!!2004 honda accord exl 6cyl VIN#[xxx]. We were traveling on route 95 north of boston in the middle lane at an approx. Speed of 60 MPH on june 10, 2010 at approx. 6:15pm. I went to pass the car in front of us and started to pull into the passing lane on the left. Suddenly, the car jerked violently and slowed down suddenly. The car in back of us almost hit us and swerved into the lane on the right to avoid hitting our car. The other driver was almost run over by a semi truck who jammed on his brakes. I thought he (the truck) was going to jack knife. I see that this transmission problem is a recall item for honda. The honda dealer (kelley honda in lynn, mass.) says that they will not help us financially to replace the transmission. The car has 90,000 miles and is in good shape otherwise. We are very upset at honda's reaction to this safety failure and we feel strongly that the us gov't should step in before people are needlessly killed in cars with this transmission. We also note on the internet that there are tons of people with the same problem and very dangerous experiences. Please help and get the word out!! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2004 honda accord accelerated suddenly, slowed down with braking, sped up again and then there was no power although car in gear. I am lucky I did not have an accident. Car was towed to the dealer who is asking me for 3969k to replace the failed transmission. Car only has 62k miles on it. Honda has recalled 2004 accords for the same problem, but refused to cover mine or contribute toward the defective transmission, because my VIN was not recalled--although I have the same problem as the recalled VIN's. The federal safety agency is not investigating, unfortunately, and people's lives are stake here. *tr updated ivoq 06/08/10.*jb the consumer would like an explanation as to why his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. Updated ivoq 08/25/10
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated when starting the ignition, the check engine light illuminated on the warning panel. The vehicle would not shift into third gear and would not accelerate past 35-40 MPH. The vehicle began abnormally jerking and would not increase speed. The vehicle was towed to his residence. An independent mechanic performed a diagnostic and produced failure code p0741 (torque converter). The contact located the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000: power train:automatic transmission, which he believed to be directly related to the failure. The manufacturer stated his VIN was not included in the recall and advised having the vehicle towed to the dealer for further inspection. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The failure mileage and current mileages were 94,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle would shift into second gear, lock in place and decrease in speed. The dealer performed a diagnostic test and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 67,000.
While driving to work going about 55mph, the car suddenly downshifted quickly slowing. After a couple seconds of down shift, the car revved to high rpms and was in felt like it was in neutral (it was actually in drive). I had to coast across 2 lanes to get off the road. Once off the road, the transmission was slipping . Then it went into gear and I was able to drive on a backroad. But when trying to shift, the car would rev high as it couldn't shift to the next higher hear and acted as if it were in neutral. Warning lights or check engine light never came on. The sudden slowing in traffic when it downshifted nearly caused an accident with the car behind me.
Tl*-the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine RPM increased and the speed rate decreased. The engine was turned off. The vehicle was restarted and the engine RPM continued to increase. The contact stated there was a recall associated with the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the transmission be replaced. The transmission was in the process of repairs at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.
My husband and I were driving on the 405s in his 2004 honda accord 3.0 vtech. While driving uphill transmission started to fluctuate. Jumped up to 6 rpms then started slipping. Had we waited any longer to pull to the shoulder we would have been in an accident. Had mechanic check out problem told us transmission is shot and we need to replace it. We've been changing fluid every 3 years and I recently had it changed that previous tuesday. I called american honda's corporate office and they told me the only thing I could do was have the honda dealership check it out but the car wont even move so I have no way to get it to the dealership without a tow. Then honda will probably tell me that my transmission is dead which I already know then charge me for the service. Im pregnant and had it not been for the ability to pull over quickly, my family would not be here and worse off, someone else's family could have been involved.
Car drove fine on parkway. Got off and car seemed to skip 3rd gear downshifting into stop signs. Turned it off. Decided to go to dealer. Car drove fine on local streets to parkway. While accelerating and merging into traffic the transmission suddenly and completely failed. No connection between motor and wheels in any gear. Coasted off exit ramp. Turned car off. Restarted and car ran ok for 1/4 mile and then started to miss downshift gears again. Had car towed to dealer for transmission replacement.
1. Per the 2004 honda accord owners manual, the transmission fluid does not have to be replaced until 120,000 miles or 6 years, whichever comes first. A few weeks ago, at 92,000 miles, the car was 6 years old so we had the transmission fluid replaced for the first time using honda fluid, all in strict accordance with the honda owner's manual. The mechanic said the original fluid was very gray and there was a lot of metal attached to the drain plug. It looked really bad. 2. On 4/30/10 at 92,500 miles, (500 miles later), we were driving at 35 MPH and the car started cutting out. We stopped immediately and the car idled fine. We started to accelerate again and the car would not shift out of first gear. We had car towed immediately to the honda dealer. 3. On 3/31/10, the honda dealer told us that the transmission needs to be replaced. I spoke to the dealer and honda motor company and showed them the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v176000, which is a recall of the 2004 honda accord automatic transmission, but they told me it was VIN specific and suggested I file a complaint with the federal safety agency in hopes that the recall would be expanded.
Engine racing like car was in neutral but car was in drive
On thursday march 11, 2010 my wife and I were traveling in our 2004 honda accord on a 45 MPH road. When making a left turn on a green light, my shifter popped out of 2nd gear and into neutral causing the engine to rev to the redline. In neutral, the car lost power and coasted to a stop in the middle of the intersection with the oncoming traffic speeding directly towards the passenger side of the car where my wife was sitting. Additionally, we were almost rear-ended by the car behind us also making a left turn. This problem with the shifter is occurring with increasing frequency, and has become an extreme danger to me, my family, and everyone else on the same roads as I. My trusted mechanic examined the car and determined the transmission is failing and needs to be completely replaced. I will be fortunate to have this done for under $2000. He could not believe this happened to a newer honda with as low mileage as mine. I've spent hours communicating with mcgrath honda (the dealership that sold the car) and honda of america corporation. I have only been treated with rudeness and unwillingness to take responsibility for a vehicle that is simply a lemon. Nobody will even offer to examine the car without charging me an exorbitant fee. Nothing has been done to correct the failure.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated as she was driving 40 MPH the transmission stopped without giving any warnings. The vehicle shifted out of gear and stopped in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to the honda dealer and they informed her that the transmission burned out and needed to be replaced. There was no warranty on the transmission and the contact stated that she had to pay for the repairs. The failure mileage was 104,000.
My daughter was driving home from school in our 2004 honda accord ex v6. On the top of the crescent city connection (new orleans bridge), the car stopped accelerating. Because she was on an incline, it started rolling back. She panicked but put her foot on the brake. Thankfully, a n.o. Policeman pulled up and put his lights on calling for the bridge police. Bridge police pushed her off bridge. Once down she turned off the car, turned it back on and it worked. It happened again on her way home. She turned it off and back on and it started working again. No warning lights come on, it just stops accelerating. Honda dealer said technician had to drive it awhile and had same experience. The car didn't give any problem code either but said if we continued to drive it, it would. Says transmission needs to be replaced. Told him internet site is flooded with similar transmission failures and this is a safety problem. Said american honda would assist us if we pay $1,944.24 of the $4,500 to replace the transmission. It's a known problem with the 2003 and 2004 transmission and should be a recall. Honda will order the transmission tomorrow to do the work.
My honda accord 2004 has a transmission problem whereby it will drop into neutral during normal driving. The most pronounced time I noticed it, was driving in peak hour traffic and trying to cross lanes of oncoming traffic. Just before doing so the car revved to 6000rpm with very little forward acceleration. I had time to cancel my actions to cross, however had the transmission dropped out 2 sec later I would have found myself in the middle of oncoming traffic including trucks at high speed. Luckily a major accident was avoided however I fear for the safety of the vehicle. I have since had the car at honda for determination of the fault. They admit there is a defect and have offered to assist with repairs by charging me 1600 to fully replace the transmission. My position is that since honda has already recalled similar 2004 honda accords for transmission issues that they should include my VIN in the recall range. Honda had issued a corporate release regarding the recall stating it was a significant safety concern and affected 1,000,000 vehicles world wide. I can't help but think my transmission is suffering the same fate as these other accords.
On november 24, 2008 my wife was in an incident where she rear ended the SUV in front of her. Auto body masters (abm), the officially recommended repair facility for miller honda in culver city, ca, is the repair facility that repaired our car. Shortly after january 1, 2009, abm informed us that the transmission was slipping badly and the warning light indicated a malfunction in the transmission. Subsequently abm took our car to miller honda to diagnose the problem. After several days, I was told the car needed a new transmission. The service advisor at miller honda told me that after the transmission was replaced, miller honda would make a determination if the accident caused the transmission to malfunction. I was also advised that the transmission would be sent to american honda for a more thorough inspection of the transmission and they actually had the ability to override the dealer decision and the decision to override could be made after the fact. Furthermore, I was advised that, if the damage was not caused by the accident it would be covered under the extended service contract we purchased. On january 22, 2009, the transmission was replaced by miller honda. I was informed that an external and internal examination of the transmission found no indication of damage as a result of the accident and thus our honda care extended service contract covered the cost of this repair. I did what research I could on the internet regarding problems with honda accord transmissions and quickly found the transmission in the 2003/2004 v6 accords has a history of failing in such a way as it is common for the car to hesitate and jerk. Adding another factor is that some 2004 accords had a recall for transmission problems. With all these issues in mind, it has become clear that the cause of my wife's accident is not as clear cut as it first appears. My wife's recollection of the incident has consistently been that.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord which was purchased brand new in december 2003. While driving at speeds of less than 30 MPH and slowing down, the vehicle lunged forward. The next day, while driving at speeds of less than 50 MPH, she noticed the rpms dropped and the vehicle began to lose power suddenly without warning. The vehicle then began to slowly pick up speeds. She immediately drove off of the highway. The vehicle was towed to her local dealer who stated that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to date. The failure and current mileages were 123,000.
Car has been maintained 100% according to honda's owners manual. While driving on the freeway, the car will downshift into first gear causing a drastic reduction in speed and fast. Cold cause an accident.
I was driving and all of a sudden the transmission began slipping. Within 2-3 miles the car would not move in any gear. I called tow truck and when he arrived I tried again and was successful in turning the car around. I found on this site a reference to a recall notice but honda doesn't show any recalls for my car. One repair shop wants to put in another transmission est. $3,000. I am planning on taking to honda dealer and try again in person.
Driving honda accord on sh 121, pressed the accelerator and engine started revving but car wouldn't go. Tried shifting into other drives and back into drive thinking that maybe it was stuck in between gears (even though it's an automatic) and the car would go for a bit then do the same thing. I eventually had to pull off the road with my hazard lights on hoping I wouldn't get rear ended. Called and had my car towed to the dealer. First the keys were lost somewhere between the tow truck and the dealership, then the dealer first couldn't replicate what had happened and after we told them to let the car warm up some more, they did replicate it. So we went from "there's nothing wrong with your car" to " you need the whole transmission replaced". This for a honda that doesn't have 100k on it yet. Checked websites and seems this isn't an uncommon thing with this car and still waiting to hear what, if anything honda will do to correct their problem. The car hasn't had any symptoms and has always been serviced at the dealer and had its scheduled maintenance performed. I bought a honda so I wouldn't have these problems. I feel ripped off.
Drove home from vacation and car was fine. Next morning driving to work felt transmission begin to slip. On way home from work the transmission began slipping and RPM's shot up to 5000 to almost 6,000 and car decreased speed rapidly, car jerked and began to go again. Waited until I could get to a empty straight road and tried to increase speed rapidly and same thing occurred- RPM's shot up and car not in gear. Drove next day to work and car did same thing. Had to have car towed from work. Honda says there isn't a recall and have not had "any complaints to this, it could be that the proper service has not been completed by you". Well I have my car serviced every 3,000 miles and had transmission fluid flushed every 10,000. Last time it was flushed none of their service tech thought there was a problem due to not being serviced properly.
Transmission started slipping during lunch break and almost caused me to collide into another vehicle as I was stopped uphill and when let off brake car was not in gear. After rolling backwards towards curb from left hand turn lane, stopping engine and starting again I started limping back to work. The trans slipped, RPM's rose and then kicked in gear lurching forward almost hitting a vehicle. Had to be towed 60 miles home.
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