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
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*ak
ODI 766038
Automatic Transmission
Subject: 1. Infrequent stalling when coming to a slow stop, and starts up again and i continue driving. 2. Twice, it has stalled when making a slow left turn. However, starts up again when i turn the key and i continue driving. *ak
ODI 10110265
Automatic Transmission
The car hesitates upon acceleration primarily as it shifts from 1st to 2nd gear. This hesitation can and does occasionally cause the vehicle to lose speed in traffic.*ak
ODI 763383
Automatic Transmission
Final gear in automatic transmission has failed which resulted in failure of transmission to go from drive to park. Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that transmission needed to be rebuilt. *ak *slc
ODI 889656
Automatic Transmission
The vehicle's transmission produced a clicking sound when shifting gears. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. *nm the transmission made noise while the vehicle was in park. The vehicle would rattle as the vehicle was shifted. The service dealer stated that this was a common problem. *sc *jb
ODI 10064838
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission slipped out of gear and vehicle jumped forward. Lost control of vehicle and hit tree. *ak
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 741798
Automatic Transmission
The car's transmission surges. We had the car in for servicing the week before and then our son lost control and crashed into a tree. He was only going 35 mph at the time and was braking at the time. We had been experiencing problems with the transmission shifting and surging. The dealer said there was a broken seal and the transmission fluid was leaking out. This accident happened 3 days after we picked the car…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 741791
Automatic Transmission
First failure transmission shifting erratic @71,927mi. Problem diagnosed as solenoid shift valve, second failure diagnosed as internal problem worn parts. *ak
ODI 744704
Automatic Transmission
I called american honda and was asked where i got the info from. And i told them the internet and was then asked if it was a honda site to which i said no. I was then told there was no such recall. No safety defect mentioned. *ak
ODI 737165
Automatic Transmission
Bearing going into tranmission cracked. Front end made odd noise. Dealer was unable to diagnose. Eventually transmission fuild leaked out, requiring transmission to be replaced.*ak
ODI 741821
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission for my 1998 honda accord failed 2500 miles after the warranty ended. It is my understanding that transmissions do not fail this early on in the life of the vehicle. I have taken the car to many mechanics who all stated that there must be a defect in the transmission and to take it back to the dealer because they do not go out this fast. Everyone but honda states that there must be a…
ODI 736241
Automatic Transmission
NO SUMMARY
ODI 729472
Automatic Transmission
REPAIR SHOP SAYS IT'SUE TO A BROKEN SEAL
ODI 729107
Automatic Transmission
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 725182
Automatic Transmission
Transmission lock up converter failed, supposedly replaced with new trans. After 2 weeks new trans. Loudly slips while in reverse. Took car to dealer and find out they put in a re-manufactured trans. (oh, by the way...) dealer doesn't know how to fix this problem however bob springer service manager said "other hondas are having this problem too". Reason for not putting in a new trans. Honda doesn't have any new…
ODI 726083
Automatic Transmission
Driving around normally, automatic transmission will clunk and jerk going into and out of 2nd gear. Drive it a little harder, it yanks and bucks the car. During normal operation, when you came to a stop (when the transmission is trying to go back to 1st when decelerating), the transmission will fight the brakes and jerk the car forward. Not only is this an immediate danger, but it is a degenerating problem that will…
ODI 743749
Automatic Transmission
Transmission is chronically slow to downshift. Seems to hunt for gears and downshift indecisively. Can make vehicle run as if it surges. Once in a gear, especially 3rd or 4th, still seems to hunt about or surge within that gear. Dealer visit today (ralph schomp in littleton,co - no complaints there) indicates all is well, that's the way it runs. I think an updated computer chip could cure all this. *ak
ODI 713626
Automatic Transmission
Possible parking pawl failure, loud clanging noise in front engine compartment as if metal component broke. In moving shifter from drive to reverse loud transmission gear noise is evident. From reverse to drive noise is not as loud. When shifter is moved to park there seems to be more movement in vehicle as transmission gear locks into parking gear. This is not normal wear on transmission , as dealer states. *ak
ODI 705162
Automatic Transmission
Consumer has been experiencing engine stalls and transmission hunting for gears
ODI 703962
Automatic Transmission · Gasoline
Since 1/99, car will not start sporadically, dealership and regional offfice contacted. Keys and immobilizer replaced. Today, car shut off in third gear. Had to come to full stop and start up again. Dealership contacted again.
ODI 703114
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slips consistently noticeable in reverse at speeds over 5 mph
ODI 713967
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission lunges from gear to gear when slowing down and speeding up. It appears the computer controling the transmission is not sure what gear it should be in.
ODI 702062
Automatic Transmission · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Fuel System, Other · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
This car is a lemon. I have had so many problems i can not believe it. The sunroof has been replace 3 times, the headliner 2 times. The fuel gauge sticks at times, even after filling the tank it only shows it's half full. The egr valve has been replaced once, and it now is bad again. I burn 93 octane gas, supposedly the cleanest, but my dealer tells me it's from dirty gas. The fan for the climate control chirps like…
ODI 702361
Automatic Transmission · Gasoline · Unknown Or Other · Windshield
Windshiled leaking which caused headliner to be replaced. Nlm
ODI 546414
Automatic Transmission
After approximately 2 weeks of owning my car i began to hear a whinning sound when i would take my foot of of the gas. This noise got progressively louder. I would like to know if other consumers have reported any problems with there new car and the tranmission and if so will there be a recall. Honda was very good about fixing my car and i have no problems with the service but i am concerned about just purchasing a…
ODI 700587