2002 Honda Accord Automatic Transmission Problems
- 336
- 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 336 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 21 records
- engine light · 19 records
- transmission failure · 14 records
- only miles · 11 records
- second gear · 11 records
- automatic transmission · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 143 |
| 100–150k mi | 79 |
| 30–60k mi | 59 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving 15 mph he noticed that the vehicle hesitated, shifted gears and caused the vehicle to pull forward with excessive force. The failure occurred intermittently and failed completely. A local technician stated that the vehicle had and internal transmission problem and the transmission would have to be rebuilt. The estimated cost of repairs would be $2,500.00. The…
ODI 10250376
Automatic Transmission
The transmission in my 2002 honda has failed causing jerking and hesitation while making turns and or starting and stopping in traffic. This is the same transmission that was recalled on the 2001 hondas and given an extended warranty but nothing is being done for the 2002 honda. Thousands of 2002 are having transmission failures between 50,000 and 80,000 miles on them. Honda is charging between $2500.00 and $4000.00…
ODI 10247749
Automatic Transmission
This is my second 02 accord! I just bought this car three months ago and i'm starting to notice a slight hesitation in shifting. My other accord has a more significant shifting issue, although it hasn't failed yet. I have an appointment to have my other accord serviced and this one is right behind it. *tr
ODI 10229701
Automatic Transmission
I've had my 02 accord ex-v6 for about 3 yrs now. It presently has about 96k miles on it (my wife drives it). I started noticing hard shifting, especially going into and coming out of park, approximately a year ago. My wife hasn't noted anything significant yet, but i've definitely noticed that there is a problem. I haven't taken it to the dealer yet because all of the research i've done reports the same thing...the…
ODI 10229699
Automatic Transmission
I bought my used 2002 honda in 2003 with 15,000 miles because i heard hondas were great cars. I did not have any major problems with the car other than the engine light coming on and needing a switch replaced. Over the last several months, i noticed the transmission slipping, but i thought this is a honda with less than 100,000 and that the transmission could not possibly be going out. On april 18, 2008, the…
ODI 10232105
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda accord 2.3l 4cyl automatic transmission failed around 110,000. One week ago, the transmission started slipping and jerking. I brought it to dealership for inspection. I was told the transmission need to replace. I called honda customer service and a guy told me my car is out of warranty. I found this is a very common and safety-related problem. Over 50% complaints are from 2002 4cyl models. Honda should…
ODI 10224643
Automatic Transmission
Approx 3 months ago, the transmission started intermittently to jerk and slip gears when coming to a stop or slowing down and then it would hesitate to start. It continued at a slow pace then all of a sudden it became more frequent, loud jerking noises, slipping/disengaging gears and hesitating to start. I no longer felt safe in the care. Took it to the honda dealer with no personality or customer service skills the…
ODI 10223413
Automatic Transmission
It was 90,000 miles and my honda accord 02 was transmission oil leaking. Then when it becomes slipping and jerking. The 1st gear is difficultly going to 2nd gear. The transmission is bad. I went to honda, they told me the 02 has improved the transmission problem. No 7years/100,000 miles warranty on 02 accord. That's ridiculous. My accord is in honda repair center now, they told me 3,500 to 4,000 for replacing a new…
ODI 10223333
Automatic Transmission
The power train has gone bad at about 72,000 miles on my moms 2002 honda accord. I have done tons of research and came across several websites and have seen numerous stuff regarding the complaints. Honda doesn't want to take responsibility for it. They are only willing to pay out 25% for goodwill and that's it. They are only picking certain vin numbers to be recalled for the year 2002. They won't step up to the…
ODI 10223329
Automatic Transmission
I am having rough shifts from 1st to 2nd gear. It began to get progressively worse after ~80,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10233475
Automatic Transmission
When the stop light changes to green and i press on gas pedal the wheels spin and it takes seconds before the car accelerates due to transmission slipping. It also jolts and many times very strongly, and scares my child in the back seat and the passengers in the car. The cars that came behind me aftrer the light changed almost hit me. When i leave work and exit the steep ramp in the public parking garage, the wheels…
ODI 10222239
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving approximately 35 mph, the transmission shifted with extreme force when the vehicle began changing gears. The failure began intermittently in march of 2008, but now occurs every time the vehicle is driven. The transmission was replaced in 2005 and the failure is recurring three years later. The cost to replace the transmission was over $4,000. The contact does…
ODI 10223897
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure on my 2002 honda accord vp at only 47,549 miles. I was driving to work and stopped at light when my car would no longer drive forward just rolled backwards when brakes were lifted and gas applied. I contacted honda and they said i'd have to bring the car to certified honda dealer to have diagnostics done, well i'm no donald trump and my budget after just making my last car payments does not…
ODI 10220469
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 honda accord lx coupe with 71,000 miles with a 3.0l v6 automatic transmission in it that has a complete transmission failure. While driving last week, it was unable to shift from second to third gear and rapidly decelerated in the middle of traffic. Thank goodness it was not any icier that day or i would have been involved in a potentially serious accident as two cars had to swerve from behind me to…
ODI 10220389
Automatic Transmission
Found transmission fluid on carport. Immediately took the car to honda dealer in coral springs(where originally purchased) 2 trips to listen to repair person tell me seals were bad but i needed a new rebuilt transmission. I have no issues with noise, whining, shifting etc...only have 41,528 miles on this car. Never mistreated or driven hard in any way. Was told if seals leaked again that honda would only replace…
ODI 10219822
Automatic Transmission
Stopped for a stop light and when it changed green i went to press on gas pedal it was several seconds before the car accelerated due to transmission slipping. A car which had not stopped for the stop light came up from behind me in my lane and almost rear ended me. *tr
ODI 10221321
Automatic Transmission
D4 flash / transmission slipping and lurching / bucking. *tr
ODI 10231536
Automatic Transmission
My transmission started to slip in and out of gear causing my engine to rev loudly and then the check engine light came one. When the diagnostic check was performed, honda told me that my transmission failed and that i would need a new one. *tr
ODI 10229800
Automatic Transmission
AT TRANSMISSION FAILURE SLIPPING. *TR
ODI 10242775
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 honda accord was purchased brand new with 50 miles on it in november 2001. I am currently at 150,000 miles. Scheduled routine maintenances have always been completed, and i have had no problems with the car until recently. I started noticing a slight hesitation upon starting off several months ago. The check engine light came on. I thought i might have gotten bad gas and put in gas treatments for several…
ODI 10247556
Automatic Transmission
Transmission on 2002 honda accord v6 ex needs to be replaced. Honda extended warranties on the 2000-2001 accords, but not the 2002. There were no changes from 2001 to 2002. The 2002 model should also be included. My cost to replace will be $2800. *tr
ODI 10217464
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 honda accord ex-l v6 purchased in 2004 with 20,000 miles. At about 90,000 miles, the transmission has started slipping and jerking. I am very unhappy and it is going to cost a lot of money to repair. *tr
ODI 10249078
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not move. It began jerking as if the transmission had slipped out of place. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and a technician stated that the transmission failed, and they replaced it with a rebuilt transmission. There had been no further occurrences since the repair. The failure mileage was 93,000 and…
ODI 10229716
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord ex v6. The contact stated that when attempting to accelerate uphill the tracking warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, then the vehicle rolled backward. He was able to safely stop the vehicle. The dealer was notified and the technician acknowledged that there was a problem with the transmission for his model; however, he added that because the warranty…
ODI 10283486
Automatic Transmission
Having trouble with car getting from 1st to 2nd gear. It seems to slip. The engine will rev but the car does not accelerate. This only happens on a cold start. Once car warms up, it is fine. This seems to be a consistent problem with the transmissions on 2002 honda accords. Have seen this problem listed in multiple places, almost 60 times on this website (nhtsa) and almost 50 times on autobeef…
ODI 10215923