1998 Honda Accord Automatic Transmission Problems
- 205
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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 205 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Torque Converter · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 62 |
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
My honda coupe v6 had 67,000 miles on it when the transmission started slipping. As a consequence of this, i cannot safely make left turns as the car won't accelerate immediately and passing is not safely done either. I do not drive it now except to work, 2 miles away, and locally. The repair shop said i need a new transmission and the cost will be between $2,500 to $3,000. I have not had it fixed yet. *tr
ODI 10233114
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission - it started out slipping and jerking really badly with a 2-3 second delay or more. I've had the transmission rebuilt and we are still having the same problem. *nm
ODI 10158958
Automatic Transmission
98' honda accord sedan- we purchased in november of 2004 and vehicle had 44,000 miles. After a few weeks of driving, transmission was beginning to slip between first and second gears. Took to dealership and they stated we needed a new transmission. I called american honda and they agreed to put in a rebuilt transmission even though it was a few thousand miles out of warranty. We paid for the labor. Vehicle is now at…
ODI 10157154
Automatic Transmission
98 honda accord transmission failure. Car lunges, misses gears and needs a replacement. Car has less then 100000 miles and it needs a rebuild. Know of other people with exact same problem. Honda knows its a problem and will offer to help pay some of part cost but that's it. The transmission is a flop and honda should pay for it all. I was lied to and deceived by honda. Definitely fraudulent. *nm
ODI 10155440
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING DAILY. *JB
ODI 10146771
Automatic Transmission
I have a 98 honda accord and around 87,000 miles my transmission went out. I took it to aamco to have it diagnosed they said had to rebuild. $2900.00. Al month later i had to take it back for more transmission problems there was a loud knocking noise in the gear box and they fixed it. I took it back twice since having tranny rebuilt now its a year later and the car began to slip and jerk and now there is a metal…
ODI 10140547
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission failure in my honda accord ex-v6 coupe. It began to hesitate going from 2nd to 3rd gear while i was driving. It occurred immediately after the fuse to my radio blew. Was told by honda needed new transmission $3-4k. *nm
ODI 10140725
Automatic Transmission
My honda accord automatic transmission has been acting up, not shifting smoothly, jerking, etc. The dealer has diagnosed it as needing replacement. This will cost $4,500.00 this is a low mileage car i bought new and that has been meticulously maintained with all service intervals done by a qualified honda dealer (huggins honda, north richland hills, tx) after researching this, i have found numerous exact same…
ODI 10140058
Automatic Transmission
My 1998 honda accord 2.3l with only 117k miles developed transmission shifting issues that would either leave me without power by slipping or drop me from 4th gear suddenly into 2nd. The first time this happened i nearly resulted in a serious accident as i was traveling on a freeway at 65 mph. Honda says there is no recall of these transmissions and no extended warranty but the number of reported failures in 1997…
ODI 10144375
Automatic Transmission
(1) driving from pennsylvania to ocean city,maryland for vacation and the check light came on when we were almost there. We pulled over on side of road and checked fluids and car and everything appeared to be okay until we could make it to garage. Started driving again in 4th gear and transmission started to slip and car started to downshift and rpm's went up. (2) let car sit and then tried to drive again in 3rd and…
ODI 10133511
Automatic Transmission
The transmission on my 1998 honda accord v6 started failing at 116k miles. The car began missing out and then lurching forward when driving, creating a very unsafe situation. The transmission had to be rebuilt at a cost of $2,200. I have learned that this is a very common problem with '98 hondas, as well as the 200 and 2001 models.
ODI 10130276
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While shifting into fourth gear, the transmission fails to shift properly. After the vehicle has accelerated over 10 mph, the transmission operates normally. The failure occurred in may of 2005. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 270,000.
ODI 10219883
Automatic Transmission
I have a 1998 honda accord v6 with 103000 miles on it and suspected problems with the transmission since 93000 miles. The transmission slips at 20, 30, and 40 mph. I called the honda corp in ca and told them my honda accord ex v6 transmission was having problem and they told me to take it to a honda dealer to check it before i can make a claim on it. The honda dealer looked at it said i need a new transmission and…
ODI 10116109
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle experienced transmission problems. Transmission slips, it will go into third gear before it will shift in to second gear. *ak
ODI 10109629
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission in my car started with hesitation during cold starts as described by numerous other honda 98 accords. It would get out of park and into 1st gear just fine, but when getting out of 1st and into 2nd, the rpms would just shoot up and the transmission would catch the 2nd gear 2-5 seconds later. In those 2-5 seconds, there would be no power transferred to the front wheels. The car is so jerky…
ODI 10155895
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *NM
ODI 10143859
Automatic Transmission
1998 honda accord 4dr 4 cylinder automatic transmission started slipping at 50000 miles ,very dangerous the first time it slipped from 4th gear into 2nd doing 75 mph almost lost control of the car. Honda refused to resolve the issue. Estimates form transmission shops $2000-$4000 for the repair. *jb
ODI 10107591
Automatic Transmission
My 1998 honda accord's maintenance has always been maintained regularly and serviced at honda. I only have 49,000 actual miles on my 98 honda. The vehicle will lunge when going from reverse to drive. Also, when at a complete stop and then begin to accelerate, the car will lunge. Furthermore, when accelerating at a low speed, the vehicle will seem as though it is in neutral. It will not accelerate. I have to release…
ODI 10102394
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed at 79,000 miles. Consumer then purchased a new transmission. Currently at 106,000 miles transmission failed again. *ak
ODI 10101921
Automatic Transmission
1998 honda accord had transmission problems with only 67,000 miles. Started slipping from first to second. Had the transmission serviced several times but the problem just got worst over time. We finally had to have the transmission rebuilt. Out of all the cars i've had, new or old, never had a transmission problem.
ODI 10119693
Automatic Transmission
Transmission is slipping and also found that transmission fluid is leaking. *ak
ODI 10104483
Automatic Transmission
While driving the vehicle stopped. Consumer restarted the vehicle , however it would only go 20 miles per hour. Dealer stated the transmission gear was defective the manufacturer stated they will look into the problem. *ak
ODI 10099577
Automatic Transmission
Heard "thumping" type noise in 1998 honda accord with approximately 58,000 miles. Took vehicle to honda dealer where all routine maintenance had been performed. Originally told that wheel bearing had failed but then informed that bearing in transmission had failed and that transmission would have to be replaced at owner's expense despite the vehicle's impeccable service records, low miles, and excellent condition.…
ODI 10096190
Automatic Transmission
Transmission fluid leak and lurching when shifting gears. Diagnosed as a bearing failure due to possible ground strap failure. Transmission rebuilt and torque converter rebuilt. Ground strap, 1 set of differential carrier bearings replaced. *jb
ODI 10088315
Automatic Transmission
Transmission is leaking and new replacement is needed at 76000 miles. Concerned about the safety while driving in the highway, and apprently i am not alone for the transmission failure at this low mileage.*ak
ODI 10082894