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 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
The transmission on my 1998 accord is slipping between gears. It hesitates when accelerating and sometimes accelerates and decelerates without notice. The car has 90,000 miles on it and has been scrupulously maintained according to the manufacturer's maintenance schedule. The transmission is supposed to last at least 120,000 miles, but i have researched the problem on the internet and found many references to…
ODI 10082564
Automatic Transmission
The transmission is starting to fail, it sometimes takes about 5 seconds to catch into a gear, and often hits the gear hard causing rapid deceleration. Hen the car stops, it slams into first gear.*ak
ODI 10082646
Automatic Transmission
Just purchased a 98 honda accord v-6, the transmission shifts really hard from 1st to 2nd gear. Dealer tell me that it needs a transmission,at a cost of 3900 dollars car has 110,000 miles but doing some research learned that there is a problem with this transmission. *ak
ODI 10082578
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission failure on a 1998 honda accord ex-v6. Transmission is dead at 99,000 miles. Other cases have been documented (http://www.automotivetalk.net/showmessages.php?id=720). It is an apparent manufacturing defect that needs to be recalled. Honda will not pay to have my transmission re-built.*ak
ODI 10110096
Automatic Transmission
1. Vehicle was shifting very hard, clunking in to gear, and not wanting to go into gear. 2. Dealer determined failure to be the transmission 3. Will require complete replacement of the transmission. *ak
ODI 10080669
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure. @ 25000 and 1.5yrs of ownership, i realized that my transmission was starting to act up. Dealership shaid there were no problems. I returned @ 35000 before my warranty would be void, and still they insist no problems. Car would make a thrashing sound when engaged into reverse. @ 77000 the transmission began shifting abruptly and harshly. The car would miss down and up shifts. Now 111k000 the…
ODI 10075382
Automatic Transmission
My 1998 honda accord has 80,000 miles and the transmissions needs to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10068451
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
ODI 10067871
Automatic Transmission
I was driving to la for business. Along the freeway, i heard what sounded like an increase in wind noise that got louder, and i realized it was a mechanical problem. By the time i reached la, it was a gearing noise that sounded like it was the transmission of my 98 honda accord. I stopped by the gas station and checked the auto transmission fluid, it was full and there were no lights on the dash. Later, the car…
ODI 10072401
Automatic Transmission
I have a 1998 honda accord v6 coupe with 108,000 miles. Upon reaching around 104,000 miles, the transmission shifted abruptly at lower gears. Had it flushed and the problem somewhat went away but the problem came back after 2 weeks. The abrupt shifting is more pronounced when i get stuck in a stop and go traffic. It doesn't do that when it's ran cold like in the morning. I'm taking it in to the dealer for computer…
ODI 10081203
Automatic Transmission
1. Auto transmission skipping and lunging at stop sign 2. According to mechanics and accord website accord transmission should have recall 98-02 3. Changed fluids and still occurs. *la
ODI 10072365
Automatic Transmission
I have a 1998 honda accord v6. The transmission shifts really hard. Had it flushed but the problem still exist. The service manager at the dealer told me they have "a few" car with the same problem. I went online and found that many people have the same problem. It seems like a bad design to me. *ak
ODI 10078939
Automatic Transmission
I own a 1998 honda accord (automatic transmission, v6, 4dr) with a mileage of 120k miles. I bought it when 110k , prior to which it was a lease car with proper maintainance history. Over the last couple of weeks i noticed i was having a problem with delayed and hard shifting of gears especially at lower speeds . Honda dealer checked and replaced transmission fluid. This did not help and a week later the engine check…
ODI 10064305
Automatic Transmission
1998 honda accord v6 lx sedan with 80,000 miles needs a new transmission at a cost of $3500. Vehicle has been well maintained and had transmission fluid changed at proper intervals using honda atf. Obviously, with the number of complaints of this problem on honda forums, there is a design flaw. Honda should pay for this repair, not me.*ak
ODI 10063981
Automatic Transmission
My 1998 accord ex v-6, with 62,000 miles and perfect maintenance, now requires a new "rebuilt" transmission for over $7000, as explained by a sales person for honda. At my last service, the tech mentioned the trans fluid level was fine but it seemed dirty so i brought the car to my honda dealer where i was given the news. Sidenote: they wanted to sell me a new 04 accord, said my car was "a wash" and had no value!*ak
ODI 10063666
Automatic Transmission
I drive a 1998 honda accord ex v6 4 door. I have had problems with my transmission. It is shifting erratically. It slips between 1st to 2nd, then when i am driving, suddenly downshifts. This is a huge safety issue!*ak
ODI 10074843
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission failed on interstate 89. Dangerous situation. *ak
ODI 10066328
Automatic Transmission
Bearings in automatic transmission failed and needed to be replaced. Transmission has to be removed and taken apart to replace the bearings. Repair cost was $1113. Car has only 61,000 miles and is maintained regularly.*ak
ODI 10062080
Automatic Transmission
Purchased vehicle in new 1998 and have maintained a perfect service and maintenance record with dealership. Transmission has failed at 70,000 miles and needs to be replaced. I have discovered over 100 similar cases involving transmission failure on the 1998 honda accord on this site.*ak
ODI 10060230
Automatic Transmission
While shifting gears vehicle will not move. A loud noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak
ODI 10059885
Automatic Transmission
1998 honda accord ex-v6 needs new transmission, 108,000 miles - problem since 86,000. Seems that quite a few consumers have the same issue with this model; however, american honda has ignored the complaints of 1998-1999 owners with transmission problems. Fortunately, for the 2000-2001 owners got a recall. The problem with the transmission is the same in the 1998-1999 models. It's not fair that we have to pay for…
ODI 10060174
Automatic Transmission
Join the club, i have a 1998 accord with 120,000 and the transmission failed on the freeway. I was almost ran over by a tractor trailer. This car has had a clunky transmission since 80,000 miles and i would get the transmission serviced and it wouldn't help. I am still making payments on this car and the transmission is dead. I thought this was supposed to be a honda? I thought honda's were reliable? American honda…
ODI 10060422
Automatic Transmission
As reported by many other consumers, my accord is experiencing hard shifting or jerking in the lower gears (slipping). When the car is warmed up, it's not as bad. *ak
ODI 10058417
Automatic Transmission
I was notified today that i needed to replace the transmission in my 98 honda accord. This seems to be well known by repair people that 98,99 and 00 have tranmission problems. Why won't the dealerships replace these when there so many people being affected by the same problem.*ak
ODI 10056478
Automatic Transmission
My 1998 honda accord with 61000 miles on its automatic transmission has joined the growing population of accords with failed carrier bearings in the final drive (transmission). I have had all of my service work done at the service shop where my son is employed as a mechanic. Thus when i discovered the transmission fluid leak i took the car in to my mechanic for what i thought would be a seal replacement, only to be…
ODI 10056787