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 approximately 20 mph, the vehicle began shifting from second to third gear, which caused the vehicle to jerk and the rpms to race. The vehicle showed no signs of failure prior to the transmission failing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle has internal transmission failure. The repair would cost $3,000. The vehicle has not been…
ODI 10251153
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission slips and jerks on my 2002 honda accord ex w/ only 75000 miles on it. It easily could cause an accident w/ tailgater behind me, and/or leave me stranded in cold weather if it breaks--which is apparently going to happen soon if the car ends up like the 2001 model (which they are fixing at honda's cost). *tr
ODI 10215144
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle surged forward. The vehicle shifted gears without warning and then accelerated and decelerated at will. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the transmission caused the failure. As of january 4, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 49,800.
ODI 10213687
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated while driving at 60 mph he noticed that his check engine light illuminated and he was unable to shift between gears two and three and one and two, he also noticed a revving sound and loss of power. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and inspected where it was determined that the transmission is failing. The contact was advised by the local repair…
ODI 10281657
Automatic Transmission
I have 2001 & 2002 honda accord and 2006 honda pilot, i perform maintenance regularly on all my cars. Last year my honda accord 2001 transmission failed, good thing it was under extended warranty/recall. This year my 2002 had same symptoms, transmission gear slips and car jerks pretty bad specially first time it is driven in the day. I contacted honda they asked me to take it to dealer, dealer came back asking to…
ODI 10214358
Automatic Transmission
My honda accord 2002, with 65,000 miles, started to jerk forward, when stopped on a red light you feel the car wants to jump forward, several times i was afraid of rear ending other cars in front of me, so i tried to keep extra distance from the other cars. Anyway, i took the car to auto repair shop "merchants" and i asked them to check the car, they recommended flushing all the fluids (oil, brake fluid, trans…
ODI 10223214
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle downshifted from first into second gear. The current mileage was 77,000 and failure mileage was 73,000.
ODI 10219620
Automatic Transmission
Transmission hums...is getting louder and louder...checked by honda repairman,,,says previous year models transmissions have been recalled. Only 74,000 miles on odometer. *tr
ODI 10209265
Automatic Transmission
My car started jerking and hesitating at first...and then i heard strange noises coming from the engine. Engine jerking got progressively worse. Took car to dealer who informed us that we need a new transmission at a cost of $3,500. Car only has 89,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10207599
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 honda accord transmission fails and now i have to pay $3,700.00 for repair on a vehicle with only 66,000 mile's on it. *tr
ODI 10205329
Automatic Transmission
The transmission began to slip and jump hard into the next gear when accelerating. Looks like the problem is similar to the one affecting the other years of this make/model, but there is no recall on the 2002. Took it to the dealer, and they agreed there was a problem, but they wouldn't take care of it. Ended up $750 out of pocket for a rebuilt tranny from them. *tr
ODI 10220894
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving 25 mph, the transmission jerked and felt as if it were popping out of gear. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer once the service engine light illuminated. The dealer stated that the transmission completely failed. Honda stated that the transmission should not have failed so soon and paid for half of the repair costs. The contact felt that they should have…
ODI 10205893
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 honda accord ex had an internal transmission failure. The car has about 80,000 miles; i have maintained the car as directed; i know that honda extended the warranty on the 2000 and 2001 models due to this problem. I also know that certain 2002 models had transmission warranty extended. My vin number did not fall into this category. Since the design of the car was not changed, why do some cars receive…
ODI 10203494
Automatic Transmission
The transmission in the 2002 honda accord is slipping and jerking. I understand that there are many complaints regarding this issue and trying to get a recall on this problem. This is the second one i had to replace. *tr
ODI 10360360
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 honda accord's transmission, in august of 2007 started jerking between gear changes. I took it my local honda dealership and had the transmission serviced, it did not fix the problem. I went back to the honda dealership to have them look at the transmission again and was told the transmission needed to be replaced. I have drove it now for two years with periodic fluid changes but still have the hard shifting…
ODI 10282329
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission
Note: transmission broke three times in the past 8 months and an srs problem as well. Even this was covered under warranty, does not really appear to be normal issues and happened too frequently. *jb
ODI 10198925
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving approximately 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer and they stated that there was a malfunction with the torque converter clutch. The clutch was not replaced. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they replaced the transmission fluid. Recently, the vehicle was taken…
ODI 10233518
Automatic Transmission
05-08-2007 oil seal was replaced due to leaking transmission fluid. On 05-21-2007 transmission fluid again was leaking, dealer service center advised the the left seal needed replacement, and/or the transmission needed to be replaced. *ak the out of balance or wheel rotation sound began after an extended trip to wisconsin, on the return trip. There was no leaking at that time. After having the wheels cheked, and no…
ODI 10194977
Automatic Transmission
There are over 400 complaints logged on carcomplaints.com specifying variations of transmission troubles and/or failures in all models of the 2002 honda accord. These complaints are of the exact nature of other model years of this vehicle that have been covered by a manufacturer's recall. This model year has not been recalled even though the conditions and results are exactly the same. The transmissions start…
ODI 10353787
Automatic Transmission
The car shifts hard and jerks severely in the first and second drive. The check engine light want go off. The d4 button blinks or flashes red. It makes a strange noise when the car will not pull. The car will pull off very slowly like 5 miles per hour and then severely jerk. *tr
ODI 10247099
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slipping from 2nd and 3rd gear. I took it to honda dealer and notify the problem they want $3500 to fix this. I know some people have similar problem with this car. This transmission problem should have been recalled long time ago. *tr
ODI 10228599
Automatic Transmission
Around 65,000 miles i noticed when i stop at a stop light or get a rolling start from a stop light or stop sign, the car makes a very loud clunk, it feels as if someone has ran into the back of me. I really think that honda should handle the problem, from what i have read, alot of people have this problem on the 2002's. I have always very thought highly of honda's and there customer service, but i am now having…
ODI 10198763
Automatic Transmission · Labels
Honda transmissions: 2002 honda accord tansmission slipping or not changing gear. This is the 2nd transmission in a years time. This one is now slipping and not going into gear. 8ak
ODI 10187280
Automatic Transmission
I purchased my 2002 honda accord v6 ex in 2005. When the car reached about 55k miles a couple months ago the transmission started badly slipping. It had been slipping since about 45k miles but became much worse at 55k. Took it to multiple mechanics, and transmission shops. The final diagnosis was that the transmission was out and would have to be replaced. I was forced to purchase a re-manufactured transmission from…
ODI 10189125
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2002 honda accord, leased it new for 2 years and then purchased it. I serviced it only at the dealership. When my car was at 95,000 miles the transmission started slipping. I called honda and told them about the problem and they said it wasn't under warranty. I had told them that i would have purchased a chevy for half the price of the honda had i known the transmission would go out as quickly as that on the…
ODI 10186273