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
My transmission in my 2002 honda accord v6 stays in first gear for some time before violently kicking into second. My problem is that i live on busy streets and when i pull out onto one of these streets, i am unable to accelerate at the rate of speed the oncoming traffic is going. Thus, cars are slamming on breaks to avoid slamming into the back of me. Several close calls. No action taken yet since i heard honda…
ODI 10292168
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda accord ex transmission failure torque converter failure, transmission would not up shift at times or severe jumping when it would shift; also it would down shift at normal driving speed causing a sudden slowing of the car. I was pulling out onto the highway when it slipped and could only see a truck barreling towards me. Luckily, there was no one in the left lane and they switched before i could get my…
ODI 10286970
Automatic Transmission
Stopped at traffic light, when light changed, although lightly pressing on gas, the car would lunge forward. Fortunately, there was not a car behind me and a distance between the car in front of me; otherwise could have resulted in serious accident. Would randomly lunge forward from a stopped position. Also, when stopped on small incline; would slip as if pulling before transmission would kick in. Only 69,000 miles…
ODI 10317408
Automatic Transmission
My warranty replaced the original transmission in my car because it failed to work at 74.378 miles. American honda replaced that free of charge and now the new one with less then 40,000 miles has failed. It was confirmed by the honda dealer that this 2nd transmission needs to be replaced because it whines and the differential is slipping causing premature wear on the axles. They will not replace this one free of…
ODI 10418296
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. She stated that when idling she experiences unintended vehicle acceleration. She contacted the dealer, and a technician speculated that the transmission needed to be repaired at an expense of $ 1500.00. No repairs have been made. The failure mileage was 118250. The current mileage was 118899.
ODI 10285033
Automatic Transmission · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
I have a 2002 honda accord ex that has continuously been having transmission issues including jerking in and out of gear revving up witout moving and switching gears. Also having noticed i forgot to put car in park and turned off my car taking keys out of gear. Both of these problems are big safety issues and have occurred since owning the car for two years. I am now faced with getting a new transmission on a car…
ODI 10406235
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. Her engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument control. Also when driving, the transmission would intermittently slip gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced at an expense of $3500.00. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. No repairs were made. The failure and current…
ODI 10292693
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda accord vp; transmision slipping 'going out'. *tr
ODI 10298298
Automatic Transmission
Was driving along and all of a sudden the car downshifted and drive light blinking. This was without any prior warning. The tcs light came on as well as check engine. Transmission slips all of the time now. American honda refuses to do anything about it nor will fairfax honda. *tr
ODI 10284236
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed at 70k miles on the honda accord v6. Had to get the complete transmission replaced for a few thousands of dollars. This apparently is a common issue as expressed by many honda owners on several websites. However honda corp denies to accept responsibility and the consumers are being ripped of thousands. Honda has recalled transmissions and/or accepted that transmissions were defective on 2001…
ODI 10299508
Automatic Transmission
Transmission torque converter failure, which causes the car to fail to accelerate or shift up gears also may cause a sudden deceleration with an unintentional down shift which may cause accidents due to driver is unable to control the speed of vehicle. *tr
ODI 10283744
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving, the transmission would slip gears. This condition causes the vehicle to lurch forward without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. The technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced twice prior to the recent failure. The current and failure mileages were 140000.
ODI 10295841
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda accord, transmission problems. The automatic transmission, jerks, slips, refuses to engage and drops gears when slowing to a stop. It is an accident waiting to happen either when pulling out in traffic or stop in traffic. *tr
ODI 10280881
Automatic Transmission
I bought my 2002 honda accord exv6 at 45,000 miles, in jan.2006. I started noticing about 2 months ago, that the transmission would shift extremely hard, and then, it went from that, to refusing to shift from 3rd to 4th, with the "d" flashing and the engine light flashing as well. It lurches forward all of a sudden, nearly causing me to hit a car in front of me, many times, and it revs really high at idle. *tr
ODI 10280767
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slipping - occurs all the time; therefore making the rpm's race, reducing fuel mileage and eventually complete failure. Vehicle was initially evaluated by auto alternative, nicholasville, ky not knowing there was a major problem. They flushed the transmission, scoped it and then said the transmission was going bad and would need to be replaced. Then took it to powers transmission and they verified the…
ODI 10285226
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed and is giving out with only 45,000 miles on it. *tr
ODI 10280398
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 honda accord v6 ex. At 113k miles the car has transmission problem. When accelerating, the car hesitates and then it shifts really hard. I took it to a mechanics for a check up and they said the transmission has to be replace soon. I didn't expect honda's reliability is this bad. *tr
ODI 10281852
Automatic Transmission · Ignition
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the key can be removed from the ignition without the vehicle being in park. The vehicle was repaired according to a recall in 2005 for this issue, but the failure still exists. The recall repair was performed again at the cost of $160. The contact stated that the failure was due to a manufacturer defect. The failure mileage was 145,000. Updated…
ODI 10280085
Automatic Transmission
Honda accord transmission slipping and not shifting. *tr
ODI 10282336
Automatic Transmission
Noticed fluid on driveway. Brought car to mechanic, where we were told the transmission needed to be replaced. We had bought the car new in 2001 and it had only 78,000 miles on it. It ended up costing us close to $1,900.00 to fix. *tr
ODI 10296698
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that the transmission slips and jerks in first and second gears. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the failure was confirmed. The honda manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. She is currently weighing her options. The failure mileage was 124,000.
ODI 10278222
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 honda accord. When traveling in high road and air temperature 95+ degrees my transmission began to jerk with stop and go traffic. I was on a long bridge and unable to pull over and stop. When i was able to stop i let my engine cool down. Ever since that incident my transmission has had a jerking from 1st to 2nd gear. I have been back to my dealership and service mgr stated nothing is wrong with your…
ODI 10417898
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine began to rev highly. The transmission jerked and locked up. The vehicle stalled without warning. The driver was able to restart the vehicle and resume normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, but they could not duplicate the failure. The transmission fluid was changed three weeks…
ODI 10274919
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph she could hear a whistling noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed a bearing within the transmission was causing the noise. The contact was also advised to replace the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 102,000 and the…
ODI 10407763
Automatic Transmission
Transmission breakdown - car jerking - told accident could happen at any time by dealer. *tr
ODI 10275882