2001 Honda Accord Automatic Transmission Problems
- 122
- 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 122 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission failed · 18 records
- transmission failure · 15 records
- automatic transmission · 15 records
- engine light · 12 records
- needed replaced · 10 records
- check engine · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 33 |
| 100–150k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 21 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shifted from one gear to another suddenly at a quick rate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the transmission was flushed. The failure continued and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10362289
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. The contact stated that the automatic transmission would not shift into first gear (usually the first two miles of the day) and after driving a few miles, the failure began to correct itself. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they could…
ODI 10344459
Automatic Transmission
My 2001 honda 6-cyl ex experiences transmission slipping between first and second gears, especially when driving approximately between 25-35 mph. Symptom is most frequent during a deceleration between second and first gears. Symptom first started at 80k miles and has gradually worsened (car now has ~120k miles). I was doing all regular honda major services at honda dealer, and they did not even find problem and…
ODI 10340799
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
The transmission failure of honda accord lx 4-cylinder fwd - occurred. The d4 indicator started blinking. I am unable to drive beyond 10 miles or go to 2nd or more gears. Automatic transmission fluid (atf) leaks occurred. An abnormal loud noise from the transmission. The vehicle has 83,000 miles on it. Single owner and all service maintenance completed at the honda dealer. I contacted honda dealer, they said, need…
ODI 10318537
Automatic Transmission
My 2001 honda accord transmission broke down at 150,000 miles. Check on internet, this was an ongoing complaint from honda accord owners, some of them breakdown even at less than 70,000 miles only. This is not a regular mechanical repair, this is a defect in the transmission. *tr
ODI 10303816
Automatic Transmission
My 2001 honda accord (with 80k miles) automatic transmission shifts with a jerk and the transmission lost power and the vehicle would not accelerate past 30-40 miles on the freeway. This is due to the defective transmission that honda has in these vehicles. I believe this is a safety problem and a sudden loss of power while driving could put the occupants in a hazardous situation. Honda states that the warranty has…
ODI 10307258
Automatic Transmission
2001 honda accord has transmission problems. *nj the consumer stated for the past three weeks she had problems shifting gears. *jb
ODI 10294892
Automatic Transmission
My 2001 honda accord's automatic transmission has severe hesitation in switching gears, especially when climbing up a hill. I read that this is a common problem for honda accord made around 2001. I tried to get honda to perform repair but was told that the car past the extended warranty (as a settlement of a class action suit). Since this is a common problems for many accord, there should be a recall on these cars.…
ODI 10295641
Automatic Transmission
My name is earlene belsey and i am a 79 year old widow. I own a 2001 honda accord. In 2002, the honda motor company sent out a notice notifying all honda accord owners that there is a defect in this model's transmission and the company was going to extend the warranty for an additional "seven years or 100,000 miles, which ever comes first." they did not recall this model car to obviously save money.they stated that…
ODI 10290714
Automatic Transmission
2001 honda accord ex, ~100k miles, transmission slips and makes noise when accelerate. Believe it's defect but honda refused to pay for the repair. Honda dealer talked to me into paying $500+ for maintenance(but didn't reveal that 2001 honda accord has a common transmission defect)...the problem came back in 14 months...now i dare not to drive the car with a transmission problem..my family will never buy honda…
ODI 10381189
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure on a 2001 honda accord 12 days and less than 400 miles after having honda replace (rebuild) the transmission. Code 1705 (transmission failure) on the 7th day it came out of the shop. Car slams in r from p then gets stuck in 2nd (won't shift) no matter haw fast or even if you move the shifter. 3800 rpm's in 2nd gear on the freeway at 55 mph. Took back to honda on day 12 and was told" if its…
ODI 10281689
Automatic Transmission
2001 honda accord just had my transmission replaced at 88,000 miles at my cost from a honda dealer. Have had our car back 12 days on a rebuild transmission (less than 300 miles) and engine light on with code 1705 (transmission failure). Filed a previous report (#10276399) on july 9 2009. Same issues hard shifts, slamming in reverse, won't shift from 2nd gear at freeway speeds (3800 rpm's at 55 mph) for my wife to…
ODI 10280835
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. While driving approximately 45 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle jerked and vibrated excessively. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the…
ODI 10280393
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission 2001 honda accord no d4 light on the on the dash cluster and the check engine light is on with code 1705 automatic transaxle failure. Being a mechanic and after checking the vss, tcs solenoids ( lock up,shift control a b c & cpc) and even checking the gear position switch, shift interlock system and shift cable adjustment and with no results went to the internet to find out why? I found about…
ODI 10276399
Automatic Transmission
2001 honda accord ex defective transmission this model were sold with defective transmissions. This model should have been recalled and replaced new transmission on these model cars. *tr
ODI 10270179
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Traction Control System
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda accord. While driving, the tcs light illuminated and the drive light began to blink. While driving between 35-40 mph, the transmission slipped and the brakes failed. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic. The vin was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 163,000.
ODI 10268218
Automatic Transmission
Transmission problem. Engine code p0780. I noticed that my engine light and tcs light would turn on occasionally. It was completely random when it would turn on and off. I took the vehicle to get an engine code scan and was told that i have a transmission problem. The vehicle is shifting hard between all gears. Seems to be getting worse. I have noted on various online forums that eventually led me to this site that…
ODI 10267067
Automatic Transmission
Transmission shifts rough. Check engine light came on. Independent repair shop said transmission needs replaced ($60.) called honda america to see what they could do to help. They gave a case number and said it needs to be checked by a honda dealer ($105.) same thing: transmission needs replaced. Will cost $3638. On 3-26-09 called ha back. They said i'd hear from them in 24-48 hours. Had to make copies of all…
ODI 10265510
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission
One year ago i purchased a 2001 honda accord at the time it had 106,000 miles on it. I hadn't had the car a week when i noticed the transmission was slipping. The problem has continually gotten worse. I checked online to see if they had any recalls etc. On this model and sure enough honda said they would replace the transmissions up to 100,000 miles - so here i am a year later looking at $2,000 for a new…
ODI 10324909
Automatic Transmission
Driving @ approx 5 mi per hour and approaching a stop sign in front of a local dept. Store; my husband depressed the brake and the car did not stop; rather, it revved up and began to lunge forward at rapid speed; my husband quickly shifted into neutral and the car stopped. Had it not we would have hit 4 people. This is the 3rd time this has happened since 2001; 2 previous times: i hit a neighbor's parked truck; when…
ODI 10256198
Automatic Transmission
Never notified as owner of honda that transmission warranty was extended due to settlement,a indicator light display notified maintenance,car was brought to honda dealership and stated warranty was expired by two weeks. Honda failed to make proper notification. *tr
ODI 10255283
Automatic Transmission
Own a 2001 honda accord. Not made aware of the class action law suit extending the warranty on transmission. If i had known that the slippage was transmission related i would have taken it in at the first sign of trouble while i was still within the mileage requirements. Over time (two years) the situation became worse and i called american honda after learning on line about the class action law suit. I bought the…
ODI 10261131
Automatic Transmission
2001 honda accord has had transmission rebuilt two times and it has gone out again. *tr
ODI 10403639
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2001 honda accord ex (4 cylinder) and my transmission failed on it in june 2008 and i had it rebuilt which cost me over $1600 not including the towing bill..and now once again my 2001 honda accord transmission has failed again and need to have the transmission replaced again. *tr
ODI 10351802
Automatic Transmission
My transmission on my 2001 honda accord ex (4 cylinder ) failed in june 2008 and i had it rebuilt and now once again the transmission has failed and it is a safety issue due to it strained my family and i on the highway twice...and it burns the transmission fluid and could a fire due to the burning.. *tr
ODI 10351790