Honda Accord Torque Converter Problems
- 25
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 8
- Years with records
- 1997–2013
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 25 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- torque converter · 19 records
- needed replaced · 5 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- transmission replaced · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Electrical System · Torque Converter
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda accord. The contact stated that the start button had to be pushed several times before the engine would finally start. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (sunset honda, 12250 los soso valley rd, luis obispo, ca) where it was diagnosed that the starter was faulty and needed to be replaced and the torque converter needed to be rotated. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11096574
Torque Converter
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving 62 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle lost power and the rpms increased. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa…
ODI 10875518
Engine · Torque Converter · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the contact observed a loud abnormal sound from the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. In addition, the contact mentioned that she had the codes printed that showed that the torque converter and cylinder failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10934797
Power Train · Torque Converter
The car wont shift out of first gear. Mechanic says torque converter is broken. This seems to be a problem with this car. *kb
ODI 10441749
Torque Converter
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda accord. While driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle made a noise and the transmission slipped. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and he referred her to the dealer. The dealer advised her that there was a problem with the torque converter and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the transmission at the owners expense. The vehicle was repaired.…
ODI 10371801
Torque Converter
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and slam. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the technician stated that the torque converter failed and caused the transmission fluid to burn and destroy the transmission. The contact called the local honda dealer and was informed that…
Fire reported
ODI 10275605
Torque Converter
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving approximately 30 mph, the transmission slipped out of gear, which almost caused a crash with a large truck. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the torque converter needed to be replaced. She is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 56,000.
ODI 10272924
Torque Converter
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The torque converter detached and fell into the transmission, which caused the vehicle to slip between first and second gear and jerk heavily. The dealer stated that they would have to replace the entire transmission, including the computer parts at the cost of $3,500. The current mileage was 75,500 and failure mileage was…
ODI 10230448