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
Car is a 2002 honda accord lx. When i was driving it i felt a sudden jerk like i was hit from behind. When i tried to accelerate to pull to the side the car would not accelerate. I got it down to the honda dealer where they informed me that my transmission was suffering from internal failure and i would need a new transmission. My car only has 60,000 miles and all service and maintenance records. In further reading…
ODI 10354748
Automatic Transmission
1. There were no events leading up to the failure of a transmission. 2. The transmission failed in the middle of the interstate during traffic instantaneously. This event led to a non responsive throttle and once responsive would led to a jolt of enormous whiplash. This led me to a deposition of trying not to get hit from cars behind for not accelerating correctly and hitting the car in front of me from the jolt.…
ODI 10354562
Automatic Transmission
While coming to a stop car began to buck. While stopped check engine light illuminated and the green band around the d on the dashboard began to flash. *tr
ODI 10353727
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission failure on 2002 honda v6 accord..slippage from 1st to 2nd occurs all the time as i drive it.. *tr
ODI 10356302
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
2002 honda accord, 4 cyl, coupe, se: flashing d4 light, and check engine light come on. Car feels as it is "slipping" into and out of gears, when taking off aggressively accelerating, and stopping. *tr
ODI 10352609
Automatic Transmission
I bought a honda because at the time they had a good reputation for being reliable car. My tranny would catch some from the start but in got worse. I took it into my local dealership and they said they didn't see any problem and no recalls were issued. I took it to another dealership in a different town and same thing. They acted like they had not heard of any problems. Then i find out that they are seeing issues…
ODI 10352012
Automatic Transmission
Check engine light comes on & turns off every so often for about 2 months. Took car into dealership & they said it came back with an undiagnostic code. On the 3rd month check engine light came on & stayed on. A couple weeks after i felt the transmission slipping & jerking. I called the car dealership to report the problem & they said due to me not purchasing warranty when i purchased the car less than 4 months ago,…
ODI 10355542
Automatic Transmission
I have a honda accord 02'. The transmission slips like crazy and i drive the car like its an angel. No matter how fast or slow i accelerate from a stop the transmission will thump switching gears. When i go to pull out into traffic it take the trans a second to catch leaving me rolled out in the road for a few and i don't know if one day its not gonna catch and i get hit. I would like a recall on this its super…
ODI 10356760
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 honda accord se (automatic transmission, 4-cyl) has problems with the transmission. It is very slow to shift from 1st to 2nd gear. The transmission has been flushed without positive results and it has been recommended that the transmission be replaced. The mileage is 106,000 miles. Hearing of other similar complaints, this could have negative results in heavy traffic. A owner of a transmission repair…
ODI 10349169
Automatic Transmission · Driveline
Dealer reports transmission failure. All required maintenance has been performed and car has not been abused. Honda refuses to issue a recall. *kb
ODI 10416752
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. When the accelerator pedal was engaged the vehicle accelerated when she shifted from first to second gear. The failure occurred intermittently and it also recurred while driving in reverse. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where she was informed that the failure was within the transmission. An authorized dealer informed her that the transmission needed to…
ODI 10348132
Automatic Transmission
I turned on the car and the transmission had failed. 100k miles. *tr
ODI 10348097
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2002 honda accord se with 96+ miles on it and i already have my check engine lights on with transmission problem (tcc). Initial slippage/jerking of acceleration causes a threat while driving and i would strongly recommend this model to be recalled. Reference: http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2002/transmission /transmission_slipping_and_jerking.shtml. *tr
ODI 10351853
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda accord started having transmission problems around 98k miles. Transmission would jerk and slip and then stay stuck in first gear. Eventually the tcs lights would come on and light up the prnd321 indicating an electrical problem. Would have to pull off the road in busy traffic and shut down the car and then restart it to clear the electrical issue. Eventually would get the car to shift out of first gear…
ODI 10345673
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately between 30-40 mph, the transmission exhibited severe hesitation and slipping of the gears. The vehicle taken was taken to a transmission auto shop for diagnosis. The technician informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The transmission was replaced with a new transmission. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
ODI 10345897
Automatic Transmission
My car did not show any warning signs of failure until i was driving on the highway then the transmission started slamming into gear as i accelerated causing lurching. I had to send my honda accord 2002 to the repair shop for a new transmission at only 85000 miles. All the transmission dealers i communicated with stated that they have never heard of a transmission breaking at such low mileage. *tr
ODI 10394446
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2002 honda accord lx v6 automatic transmission. The transmission down shift very rough and slip when up shift. I followed all the recommended maintain schudule. The dealer says it needs a new transimission and honda usa is not covering the cost. This car should be recalled this is a very serious safety concern as it feel like it may stall on the road. *tr
ODI 10369490
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda accord: 2 codes were pulled p0700 & po740....... American honda non responsive with myself or honda dealer. Vehicle has 76474 miles. *tr
ODI 10340249
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda accord se just started having a transmission problem. Car would lurch forward while stopped, which could have caused an accident. The car while driving would surge and jump out of gear, which could also cause an accident. Second transmission in 70,000 miles. After reading on the internet, there has seems to be hundreds of complaints about this transmission. Honda needs to own up to there faulty…
ODI 10339949
Automatic Transmission
Transmission issue-hesitation and hard shifting. Total transmission replacement was recommended by local honda dealership. *tr
ODI 10339391
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda accord with automatic transmission transmission started slipping after 64,000 miles and is a known defect in this year model car. I started slipping in first gear and then in first and second gears. I started doing some research and this is an issue with many customers and honda refuses to help resolve the issue. I called honda of america and they told me they knew nothing about this issue and refused to…
ODI 10348207
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slippage between 1st and 2nd gears on 2002 honda accord automatic. *tr
ODI 10336478
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving approximately 15-20 mph, she engaged the accelerator and the vehicle failed to accelerate. She removed her foot from the accelerator and tried to accelerate again and it hesitated. The contact stated the failure was constant. She took the vehicle to a local mechanic and he advised her that the failure was with the transmission. The contact then took the vehicle…
ODI 10340668
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Failure of transmission in 2002 honda accord can damage vehicles computer causing immediate stalling. *tr
ODI 10341978
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 honda accord and it has 106,000 miles on it. It just passed the warranty period. The transmission on this vehicle has serious problem and it is a safety issue. When you stop at a red light or stop sign and when you start the vehicle will not move and the engine roars and the rpm shoots. The vehicle behind me might think that it is moving and can come and hit from behind. It also has the problem of…
ODI 10334246