1998 Honda Accord Automatic Transmission Problems

September 15, 1998

Automatic Transmission

Having transmission replaced with aluminum due to other transmission made of plaster. Aluminum transmission parts not available until february. Vehicle would shutter & squeak. *ak

ODI 830659

September 1, 1998

Automatic Transmission

Has been repaired 6 times, failed again. No safety defect mentione din the summary. *ak

ODI 708271

July 8, 1998

Automatic Transmission · Power Window Devices And Controls · Radiator Assembly

DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED. *YC

ODI 606846

July 6, 1998

Automatic Transmission

Vehicle would skip gears, and when consumer tried to put vehicle in gear, vehicle would not move. Consumer contacted dealer, and dealer tuned vehicle up. However, problem has reoccurred. Please provide any further information.*ak

ODI 892131

June 24, 1998

Automatic Transmission

Transmission failure. When vehicle is changing gears, vehicle stops before going into another gear.*ak

ODI 8010189

June 3, 1998

Automatic Transmission

Transmission does not fully lockup in overdrive.

ODI 539568

June 1, 1998

Automatic Transmission

TRANSMISSION.

ODI 609432

December 1, 1997

Automatic Transmission

There is a whining noise coming from the transmission. On a hot day, at highway speeds,when the trans. Fluid gets hot and thins out the noise becomes increasingly louder. I have contacted the dealership and honda customer relations. They claim it is a harmless noise,due to transmission design. They offered to install a sound dampening kit which i consider a patch and not a repair. I declined to have this done. Honda…

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ODI 729322

Automatic Transmission

While driving 40 mph transmission down shifted. Consumer was able to control vehicle, and drove vehicle home. *ak

ODI 10066924

70,000 miles

Automatic Transmission

Vehicle had continuous transmission failure. Transmission hesitated, then jerked into gear. Dealership flushed the transmission in an attempt to correct the problem. However, problem still exists.*ak

ODI 10055456

55,114 miles

Automatic Transmission

While driving, the consumer heard a noise and there was vibration from the front end of the vehicle. The noise increased at 40 mph and higher. The consumer had the tires replaced, but the problem worsened. The problem was caused by a defective automatic transmission carrier needed replacement.*ak *jb *nm

ODI 10042581

74,000 miles

Automatic Transmission

When the vehicle was parked without the emergency brake engaged and the engine was turned off, the vehicle rolled backwards. The dealership serviced the vehicle several times for this problem, but the cause of the failure is undetermined.*ak the consumer learned of a recall of 650,000 related to the failure the vehicle experienced. The information indicated that the emergency brake should be used whenever the…

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ODI 10038070

Automatic Transmission

While driving down the parkway, consumer stated vehicle suddenly started loosing power. Took to dealer and they stated transmission was replaced. Consumer states one week later vehicle started to vibrate, hard to switch gears, and there was a burning smell. Please provide any further information. Ts

ODI 10002373

Automatic Transmission

Was driving and transmission failed to shift properly. This caused vehicle to move very slowly. Can hear a buzzing noise like its trying sto shift into proper gear after gas passes through. Have taken vehicle to dealer a few times, but mechanic could not find cause of problem. Problem was getting worse.*ak

ODI 887712

Automatic Transmission

Transmission is slipping and does not hold when vehicle is on an incline. Transmission has burned completly out. Deaelr is going to replace transmission.*ak

ODI 878715

Automatic Transmission

While parked vehicle backed out at 5 mph and rolled 20 feet before stopping and locking back into park. Manufacturer has not been contacted. *ak

ODI 867102

Automatic Transmission

While cruise control is used at speeds of 65 mph transmission shifts down without warning. Cause unknown. *ak

ODI 827017

Automatic Transmission

Consumer has received a recall notice. Dealer has not received the parts. Vehickle has not been repaired. (98v-018). *ak

ODI 822050

Automatic Transmission · Fuel System, Other

Hesitates at all speeds, gas gauge does not work. *ak

ODI 719958

Automatic Transmission

You can feel the automatic transmission when it shifts gears. *ak

ODI 718585

Automatic Transmission

Engine wants to lurch forward while at stops--with brake depressed, then hesitates when attempting to accelearate. Have taken to dealership and discussed two times, each time dealership can't replicate problem. I am very concerned of the potential "accident" waiting to happen. After reading the consumer complaints, and noticing accidents with this issue causes me greater concern. What is the next step to getting…

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ODI 711597

Automatic Transmission

Automatic transmission slow to react to road conditions. Transmission reverts to low gear after braking on slippery roads causing several seconds of excessive engine braking making the car difficult to control until the transmission up shifts to the proper gear for road speed

ODI 702431

Automatic Transmission

At approx. 6000 miles the transmission began to hunt for the correct gear. At speeds above 45mph it feels like the engine has a bad miss. This has been reported to the dealer three times, on the last visit we were told that honda factory techs are aware of the problem and have removed other transmissions and are working on it. American honda motor co, inc. And the florida office of the attorney general have been…

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ODI 700054

Automatic Transmission

TRANSMISSION TROUBLE.

ODI 609692

Automatic Transmission

TRANSMISSION ON LEAKING. YH

ODI 608944