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
Consumer states original transmission failed with only 54,168 miles on vehicle. Mechanic advised that the pump assembly failed causing the torque converter and secondary shaft to overhear and wear out. Consumer had 52,500 mile service performed on vehicle by dealer who did not discover any transmission problems at that time. Ts
ODI 10001912
Automatic Transmission
The vehicles transmission failed which caused it to jerk excessively while shifting gears. *ts *nlm
ODI 8023213
Automatic Transmission
I have now had the transmission replaced on this car twice. After doing some research via the internet. I have found that i am not the only one with this problem. Were the consumers had to replace the transmission prematurely.*ak
ODI 10025775
Automatic Transmission
Consumer stated there was transmission fluid leaking through the bearings when driving. The manufacturer had not extended the warranty on the year make and model. Mr the leak was discovered while the vehicle was in for it's routine maintenance. The manufacturer informed consumer that this fault was not a defect problem for the model and year of the vehicle. *jg *jb
ODI 8020902
Automatic Transmission
MR
ODI 768061
Automatic Transmission
While traveling on the highway without prior warning there is a loud knocking noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
ODI 10001664
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. While driving 15 mph, the contact heard a faint knocking sound and experienced difficulty switching from first to second gear. The mechanic diagnosed the cause of failure as the transmission. The contact can drive the vehicle, but with difficulty. The failure only occurs when the engine is cold. The failure has been ongoing ever since it was purchased on september 11, 2002.…
ODI 10194877
Automatic Transmission
Consumer states that when starting the vehicle with a remote starter the vehicle surged forward into a bush. The vehicle was in park. Contacted dealer and the dealer is taking a look at the vehicle. *mr
ODI 8019656
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure - had to replace transmission last year. *ak
ODI 10045746
Automatic Transmission
Transmission is not working properly. Transmission will shift into gear while consumer is driving. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything.*ak
ODI 8017299
Automatic Transmission
While standing on a hill car drifts back a car length. Has aautomatic transmission.*ak
ODI 8018759
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 honda accord. After four years and 49,278 miles, a new transmission was installed in july of 2002. The dealer stated that the new transmissions were malfunctioning; therefore, they only charged the contact $1,000 for labor. In march of 2008, the vehicle needs another new transmission. The failure mileage was 49,278 and current mileage was 102,658.
ODI 10221201
Automatic Transmission
In 2002, we began having problems with the axle seals leaking on our 1998 honda accord. We have always followed honda's recommended maintenance schedule, and thus took the car to the local dealership. They have seen the car for this problem 3 times, replacing the seals at least once. They now advise us that by diagnosing the symptoms (they cannot dissemble the transmission) they feel the leaking is due to worn…
ODI 10021474
Automatic Transmission
I have a 1998 accord v6 with 78k miles and slipping transmission like many many others. Honda has extended the warranty only on 2000-2002 models as they would be under warranty anyway. But this is design/quality control issue and the transmisions from 98-02 are all the same. So 1998 & 1999 cars should also be included in this recall as they all have the same problems. You can go to complaintstation. Come for some…
ODI 769181
Automatic Transmission
I purchase a 1998 honda accord with the intentions of keeping it for a lifetime at 30,000 unfortunately at 50,000 the transmission began to jerk when you began to brake. It seems the car didnt know what gear it was in. After hundreds of dollars attempting to find the problem honda corp. Assured me they have never seen such a problem in any of their cars and had not had any complaints on any of their 1998 accords.…
ODI 10007682
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
As transmission shifts from first to second gear vehicle lunges forward and rpm's go up. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer. Please add further information.*aki
ODI 8014833
Automatic Transmission
Recall 98v018000;while vehicle was parked and turned off it started to roll back and picking up speed. Finally stopped by running into someone's yard. Contacted dealer, and dealer noted that vin number does not match. *ak
ODI 8008453
Automatic Transmission
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 759935
Automatic Transmission
The vehicle's transmission locked on three separate occasions. *mr *nm
ODI 10073459
Automatic Transmission
At 17,000 miles first reported a "rumbling, rotational noise" to dealer. Dealer was unable to locate. At 52,729 problem with rotational noise again reported -- this time louder. Dealer again unable to locate. At 57,000 again reported. Mechanic unable to hear during test drive. At 70,000 miles, the problem turned into a severe grinding which makes owner believe failure is imminent. Cost for and wait fo rebuilt…
ODI 757515
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION CAME APART INTERNALLY.*AK
ODI 755891
Automatic Transmission
Transmission totally failed at 41,000 miles. Honda informed me that a new transmission would cost $4,100. Care driven and maintained carefully. *ak
ODI 755612
Automatic Transmission
At 60000 miles transmission started leaking bad took it to dealer they put new seals in it and it continued to leak took it back at 65000 miles and they said it needs a new transmission. Honda has many transmission failures but refuses to stand behind thier product. *ak
ODI 757875
Automatic Transmission
Dealer states that a shaft in transmission has come apart, causing the transmission to fail.*ak
ODI 753294
Automatic Transmission
Transmission unexpectedly shifts into a lower gear at high speed causing loss of vehicle control. D4 light commences flashing indicating transmission malfunction. Vehicle changes gears at random speeds up or down without warning. Honda dealerships are unable to fix the problem. Manufacturer issued problem report no12002-08-2800-1311 and assigned case officer, ron robbins. Inspite of multiple phone calls since august…
ODI 767635