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
After exiting my 1998 honda accord after parking it on my flat driveway, my car then rolled down my backyard hill and 100ft into the woods on my property. The key had come out normally when i exited the vehicle, however the car was in the "drive " position. No one was injured but the car had $6500 damage. I am complaining because i thought a safety feature of most ignitions is that the keys do not come out unless…
Crash reported
ODI 10047145
Automatic Transmission
The car makes a bumping noise when backing up, it also slams into first gear when the car is cold.*ak
ODI 10061992
Automatic Transmission
1998 honda accord v6 transmission failed. Had all dealer prescribed maintenance at dealer and i suddenly have a transmission that is beyond repair, according to them. Less than 5 years old - 114,000 miles. Honda website did have transmission recall on similar model accords (same body type, later year), but not mine.*ak
ODI 10030330
Automatic Transmission
I have a 1998 accord ex, only 75000 miles. At first i heard noices under the vehicle at low speed. Later i notice my transmission fluid leaks and then the noice got louder. The gear seems to slip and not shifting properly when accellerating and decelerating, this occurred more especially at cold start. I then brought the car to my family mechanic and was told that the my transmission need to be rebuilt, that i have…
ODI 10033433
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission in '1998 accord lx(2.3l) does not up/downshift properly when coldonce engine/trans get up to full operating temp all feels ok. No useful response from honda dealer to on going problem (@ last year+). *ak
ODI 10025687
Automatic Transmission
The transmission was rough in shifting when we first bought the car, and now the transmission has failed totally. I was driving down the highway one day and the transmission all of a sudden switched down to first gear while i was going 55 mph. I though this was very dangerous, so i took it to the dealer. They're telling me i need a new transmission. I have 8ok miles, but i feel honda has made a defective product and…
ODI 10025647
Automatic Transmission
Transmission started to jerk then failed in all but low gear daeler says honda has so many request for replacement transmissions than none are available. *ak
ODI 10025746
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure at 85,000 on 1998, honda, accord. Dealer says new transmission necessary at $5000.*ak
ODI 10023841
Automatic Transmission
The bearings went bad in the output shaft causing transmission fluid to leak. Had to replace the transmission at 89,000 miles. Honda paid for 50% of the repair cost, but after reviewing similar complaints, i believe this should be seriously considered for a recall. *ak
ODI 10030588
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission rebuilt @ 55000 miles on my 1998 accord ex buy aamco transmission. I have a 2001 odessey and received recall for the same problem i had with my 1998 accord. *jb
ODI 10018869
Automatic Transmission
Back last year in may i had to replace my v-6 3.0 automatic transmition at 74,000 miles! I can understand if the transmition goes out at 125,000 miles or more but 74,000 doesnt sound right to me. They said when i had the transmition replaced that the gears in the transmition compleatly wore away! This repair costed me $2,000 and at the time i didn't have that kind of money. The car had regular check ups and was…
ODI 10055098
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission is slipping even though less than 100,000 miles on car. *ak
ODI 10021394
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed. Started by making clicking noises when going from park to drive. Transmission eventually would not engaged. Gears slipped severely all the while transmission fluid leaking. I had to keep putting fluid in until i had to replace the whole transmission. I replaced it with a salvage 98 transmission only to start having problems again. Honda would not help me saying that it was my fault because i had…
ODI 10043284
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission failed to shift properly. *jb
ODI 10015738
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE 1998 HONDA ACCORD. *AK
ODI 10074973
Automatic Transmission
The main reason to buy a honda is because of its reliability, and if these cars can't even reach a 100,000 miles, whats the use of doing all the services on time? All the fluids and everything was taken care of on time and still the transmission went out. What's the whole concept? One thousand of its qualified technicians have enginered a machine that can't even last 100,000 miles. I've heard a lot of people who…
ODI 10041040
Automatic Transmission
Transmission jumps when coming to a stop and does not shift smoothly through gears when accelerating. March 4 2003, honda dealership found transmission failed internally and car needs new transmission. Also, on august 5,2002 a complaint was made about the transmission jumping when stopping and a transmission service was performed. *nlm
ODI 10008391
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission started slipping at about 80,000 miles and will need to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10067734
Automatic Transmission
I own a 1998 honda accord with 44,000 miles. I purchased the car new in 1998. I am now having serious transmission problems with the car - lurching and bumping. When i presented the problem to honda, they said that i must pay for a new transmission because the car is out of warranty. Can honda get away with this? I can't believe this is the honda car company. I purchased the car because of honda's track-record of…
Crash reported
ODI 10005044
Automatic Transmission
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle and no warning the vehicle would accelerate dealer notified.
ODI 10018150
Automatic Transmission · Ignition
Ignition key sometimes won't come out of ignition when transmission is in park. (nar) *la dealer was notified. *cb
ODI 10059898
Automatic Transmission
Faulty transmission - have serviced 4 times in 1 1/2 years. Honda is aware of the problem with the transmission and is only offering to cover 1/2 of parts to replace transmission on 1998 honda accord. It shifts incorrectly and revs very high, then slams into next gear. Problems started around 74k miles after i owned for 7 months. Said they won't cover whole replacement because i didn't have regular service done at…
ODI 10055171
Automatic Transmission
When car is turned off and parking brake is engaged. Consumers key will not release from the ignition. The consumers transmission had to be replaced in which he incurred the labor charge of $572.40. The consumer stated the problem with the ignition happened after the vehicle was returned to him. The consumer has a honda cr-v that had a transmission problem as well. *jb
ODI 10003957
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The transmission failed at a low mileage, also the front brake pads was replaced and the rotors were resurfaced.*jb
ODI 8023762
Automatic Transmission
The transmission failed in my 1998 honda accord at about 54,000 miles in november, 2002. I previously reported this to your agency. Honda has only paid for approximately half of the cost of the new transmission which was installed by aamco. My question is whether the nhtsa is going to issue a safety recall on the 1998 honda accord transmission. My review of your database today indicates over 100 instances of…
ODI 10056840