1999 Honda Accord Automatic Transmission Problems
- 188
- 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 188 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- automatic transmission · 19 records
- transmission failed · 14 records
- transmission failure · 13 records
- engine light · 11 records
- check engine · 10 records
- replace transmission · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 68 |
| 30–60k mi | 27 |
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
The transmission in the honda accord vehicle years 1998-2003 are defective. The transmissions are failing at as early as 70,000 miles. My accords transmission recently failed at an estimated 80,000-85,000 miles. Upon further investigation i discovered that honda did/or will replace the transmission in only the 2000 and up accords but will not acknowledge a problem in the 98 and 99 honda accord despite knowing that…
ODI 10191880
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda accord. When accelerating from a stop, the vehicle speeds forward. The dealer stated that the transmission is slipping and needs to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that they will replace the transmission free of charge, but the contact would be responsible for the labor. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 83,000 and failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10191046
Automatic Transmission · Ignition
I was driving back from sf to our home in santa rosa, and i noticed smoke streaming from the top of the steering column. Then the odometer dropped from 65 to 0, went back to 65, then fluctuated. As i took the exit off the freeway, the car was losing power, and jerked when i gave it gas. I pulled over and called the tow truck. The engine did not start when the tow truck driver tried it, although it cranked. The car…
ODI 10174366
Automatic Transmission
A few weeks ago i was driving and my transmission started to shift erratically through 1st,2nd,and 3rd without a change in speed. Later that same day the transmission would not shift into the following gear resulting in the rpm's to increase follow by it jamming it into gear. The car must no be replaced with a used or new transmission and i was quoted $3000+ to get this done. After alot of reading around and…
ODI 10170937
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 20 mph, the vehicle jerked when shifted into reverse or 1st gear. The transmission slipped between 3rd and 4th gears and transmission fluid was seen on the driveway. The vehicle was inspected by an independent service dealer, then by the service dealer, who determined the transmission needed replacement. The service dealer replaced the transmission and the manufacturer was…
ODI 10173667
Automatic Transmission
1. Transmission fluid started leaking on 99 accord ex with >92100 miles. Eskridge honda tightened boxton bolt. Leaking got worst. Took car back 2 days later. Eskridge stated a new transmission would be required because the inspection revealed that it was the same transmission problems experienced by other models -- 00-0 models where honda usa provided an extended warranty to replace those transmissions. 2. From my…
ODI 10169158
Automatic Transmission
Transmission will not shift properly into gear, it was slow in shifting. When ever this happened engine would rev. *ak
ODI 10191200
Automatic Transmission
The transmission slips, shudders, free spins, and shifts very erratic. It started suddenly just out of no where. This transmission isn't very good, and honda is denying any defects in it. Its really messed up how honda is treating customers who have come to love honda cars. *nm
ODI 10158061
Automatic Transmission
Started seeing transmission fluid on lt side under vehicle. Had seal replaced by local trans ship. Two weeks later fluid leaking again. Researched and found recall on 2000 and up for bad bearing causing this exact problem and honda's extended warranty on those vehicles. Took vehicle to rt.23 honda and they advised that even though this was the same problem the only item that the honda field service manager would…
ODI 10170832
Automatic Transmission
1999 honda accord v-6, 90k miles. In july, 2005. I started noticing a whistling sound when the engine was on and the abs and other dash lights would come on and off sporadically. During normal maintenance, i inquired about the noise and dash light problem. Nothing was found wrong. The dash lights have been coming on and off ever since. Today when the car was cranked, it made a louder than normal whistling sound.…
ODI 10156010
Automatic Transmission
I have a 1999 honda accord ex v-6 that i have taken to the service dept for maintenance by the book. Today i found out my transmission has failed and it will cost $4200 to repair. I have read the emails of hondas with the same problem. Why is there no recall for the transmissions? I did everything according to honda and now my beloved vehicle has failed me. I have been a true honda person. This is my third honda. *nm
ODI 10145764
Automatic Transmission
I am writing to express dissatisfaction with my 1999 honda accord ex v6,[xxx]. About a week ago my check engine light came on. I checked the code and it indicated torque converter clutch malfunction. The car was shifting and driving fine, so i brought it in to the honda dealer to get the transmission fluid changed. I cleared the error, but it came right back on. The car was shifting and driving fine. Today on my way…
1 injury
ODI 10142857
Automatic Transmission
My 99' honda accord would slip gears and jerk a lot when i would put it in gear or stop at a stop light and then proceed to go again. After a day of driving i took my car to the dealership and the said my automatic transmission had gone out completely and that they see it happen to my make and year of car all of the time. I had to replace the transmission and take a hit of three thousand dollars to get my car…
ODI 10174251
Automatic Transmission
One day while driving down a busy 3 lane highway my honda would not go forward any more. No matter how hard i pressed the gas it would no longer accelerate. I could put the car in neutral or reverse, but in drive i could not get it to go above 10 mph. I immediately recognized that it was the transmission and took it to a transmission place who told me honda has an extended warranty for 98-2000 accords under 100,000…
ODI 10140837
Automatic Transmission
Honda accord 99 v6 transmission failed, speed 10 mph while it's 6000 rpm, almost caused an accident, very dangerous, it's 2nd transmission. The 1st transmission failed at about 70k miles, and the 2nd failed at 82k. *jb
ODI 10138407
Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission
I have had a transmission failure in my honda accord. When i took it to a mechanic in parkville, missouri, he checked the transmission fluid and found it black. He flushed the transmission, put new fluid in, and changed a filter behind the glove compartment. He told me that honda from 98 to 2002 had transmission problems. He told me to drive the car for a few days and see if that didn't fix it. I could tell as i…
ODI 10136285
Automatic Transmission
I bought a honda accord from crown auto in oxnard california in april of 2005. Four months later my transmission gave out and it was replaced in august of 2005 , now it is february and my transmission is giving out . *jb
ODI 10149466
Automatic Transmission
At 99k miles the transmission started slipping. The car jumps forward on the second shift. Dealer advises to replace transmission cost $3800. *jb
ODI 10165317
Automatic Transmission
1999 honda accord failed transmission. No transportation for a month dealer estimate for repair $4000.00. I feel this is not fair honda recalled every year of this same model after my car. There need to be so just or a class action suit. *jb
ODI 10142442
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slips and will not go into gear. Only 55,000 miles on the vehicle and we strictly adhered to the maintenance schedules. Based on research on the web, this is quite common but honda is not standing behind the transmission failures. Honda recognized the issues with the 2000-2003 accord transmissions but failed to include the 1999's when their is obviously widespread problems with them.
ODI 10129037
Automatic Transmission
I bought my 99 honda accord on june 28, 2003 for 16,000$ odometer readout 56,000 miles. I have since noticed noises and jerky like movements upon acceleration also when letting off the gas peddle when the car is trying to idol down. As if to be stuck or revving in the gear in which its leaving and ends with a jerk once it gets to the gear its changing to with a rev or jump especially if on a hill. Now at just over…
ODI 10234358
Automatic Transmission · Switch
The vehicle was parked in the driveway which is very steep. The consumers husband had come home and found the vehicle in the woods beside the driveway. The problem could not be duplicated. *ak the emergency brake was engaged and the vehicle appeared to be in park. The consumer requested reimbursement for the deductible and the rental car expense. Also the key was able to be removed while the vehicle was in gear.…
Crash reported
ODI 10115565
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure - 1999 accord ex in mint condition, perfect maintenance records and the transmission begins to fail ,out of the blue, at 71,000 miles. The car shifts and lurches in 1st, 2nd and third gear. Also, noticable loss of overall power or torque in the cars performance. This is my third accord and first automatic. Honda will only pay for part of the repair. I hope by writing this i help others with the…
ODI 10114254
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle experienced a problem with the transmission. Vehicle hesitiates when put into gear. Owner contacted the manufacturer, but had not received any assistance. *ak
ODI 10111455
Automatic Transmission
1999 honda accord transmission failure the transmission is hesitating at shift points and shifts harshly when finally shifts. I brought my car into my local dealer who determined the transmission is in need of replacement at a cost of $4280.00. I have since contacted honda's customer service. They have agreed to cover the cost of the transmission but expect me to cover the cost of labor, totaling $863.00. In my…
ODI 10107920