2004 Honda Accord Automatic Transmission Problems
- 148
- 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 148 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- automatic transmission · 18 records
- transmission failure · 14 records
- transmission failed · 14 records
- rear ended · 8 records
- transmission needed · 7 records
- needed replaced · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 70 |
| 100–150k mi | 45 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
I was driving my 2004 honda accord ex-v6 on the highway. When i attempted to accelerate by pressing on the gas pedal the car did not go any quicker no matter how hard i pressed. I pressed down hard a few times and then began to move over to the right lanes in case it got worse. The rpm's went a the way to almost the red but the car was not going and was sowing down. Then out of the blue it went back to normal. I got…
ODI 10380870
Automatic Transmission
When i exit the 87 freeway san jose ca and attempted to drive over the bridge on curtner street my transmission failed and stop moving forward. Then my car slip back a few foot because of the angle it was on. Luckily the car behind me stop or else i would of hit them. The end result honda would not cover something that they know is common with their product and that is transmission. *tr
ODI 10354320
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *TR
ODI 10352807
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord ex. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the transmission would not shift into first or second gear and the vehicle began to rev but it would not accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where a rebuilt transmission was…
ODI 10352671
Automatic Transmission
2004 v6 honda accord transmission had a radical and sudden gear change while traveling at 65 mph on the freeway. It down shifted with no warning or notice. There were absolutely no signs of trouble leading up to this incident. My honda has 111,000 miles on it. My owners manual says to have the transmission serviced at 120,000 miles. This incident almost caused a severe crash. Safety is my biggest concern. Other…
ODI 10346196
Automatic Transmission
I had a transmission failure in my honda accord ex(year 2004) model today. The car stopped running and i was not able to reverse it. I have to call aaa to take it to the repair shop. I am not sure whether there is any recall or others have reported a similar kind of issue. I thought to inform you first to investigate the matter. *tr
ODI 10345099
Automatic Transmission
Driving down a major road when car started to smoke like crazy, pulled off to side of road then couldn't get car to drive in gear to a very close by service station. Had car flatbed to dealer where i was told the car had transmission failure due to a cracked case (part failure) and needed to be replaced. The dealer contacted district manager to see if we could get a goodwill repair from american honda since it was a…
ODI 10351494
Automatic Transmission
While i was driving 55 miles an hour on the highway my car suddenly shifted into neutral revving to very high rpm losing speed, i was able to get of the highway and luckily drivers around me were aware and saw my hazard lights. I had the car towed to a shop to find that the transmission had failed. With further research and conversation with honda north america i found this is not an unusual problem. I could have…
ODI 10343877
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slipping while driving up hills or approaching slow turns, condition is getting worse by the day, occurring on a consistent basis, dealer said repair would be approx $3,000 and there was no recall on my vin # mileage is 111,376. *tr
ODI 10353416
Automatic Transmission
The transmission drive train went out on my 2004 v6 honda accord, and caused all systems in my car to stop responding while on the freeway going 60 mph. In the process multiple cars came into close contact with my vehicle before it stranded me in the middle of the freeway. Upon contact with several automotive shops in area, i was advised that this has been a longstanding issue with this vehicle drive train not being…
ODI 10342732
Automatic Transmission
While driving my grandson to work, traveling at 45 mph the transmissions ceased for about 2 seconds, then shifted into a lower gear for a few seconds then ceased again. I stopped turned the engine off for about 5 min. Turned it back on and worked find for about 3 min. Then it all started again. Left my grandson at work & was able to take the vehicle to the honda dealer & paid $81.67 to have the fluid replace. I was…
ODI 10336868
Automatic Transmission
My transmission locked up on me and totally needs to be replaced. Gave be tons of problems like stepping on gas car revved up but didn't go nowhere, downshifted on its on causing cars behind me to almost crash into me. Now its done. Needs to be replaced and cant afford it!! *tr
ODI 10336621
Automatic Transmission
This has happened twice while driving on highway. The tcs (traction control) warning light comes on as well the engine icon light, and then the automatic transmission on the 2004 accord v6 won't drop out of high gear. It feels like it's stuck in 5th or 4th gear and won't downshift. I have to stop car, restart it, then the transmission works like normal. *tr
ODI 10336547
Automatic Transmission
We were lucky that we weren't killed!!!2004 honda accord exl 6cyl vin#[xxx]. We were traveling on route 95 north of boston in the middle lane at an approx. Speed of 60 mph on june 10, 2010 at approx. 6:15pm. I went to pass the car in front of us and started to pull into the passing lane on the left. Suddenly, the car jerked violently and slowed down suddenly. The car in back of us almost hit us and swerved into the…
ODI 10336447
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda accord accelerated suddenly, slowed down with braking, sped up again and then there was no power although car in gear. I am lucky i did not have an accident. Car was towed to the dealer who is asking me for 3969k to replace the failed transmission. Car only has 62k miles on it. Honda has recalled 2004 accords for the same problem, but refused to cover mine or contribute toward the defective transmission,…
ODI 10330199
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated when starting the ignition, the check engine light illuminated on the warning panel. The vehicle would not shift into third gear and would not accelerate past 35-40 mph. The vehicle began abnormally jerking and would not increase speed. The vehicle was towed to his residence. An independent mechanic performed a diagnostic and produced failure code p0741…
ODI 10329717
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle would shift into second gear, lock in place and decrease in speed. The dealer performed a diagnostic test and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 67,000.
ODI 10328632
Automatic Transmission
While driving to work going about 55mph, the car suddenly downshifted quickly slowing. After a couple seconds of down shift, the car revved to high rpms and was in felt like it was in neutral (it was actually in drive). I had to coast across 2 lanes to get off the road. Once off the road, the transmission was slipping . Then it went into gear and i was able to drive on a backroad. But when trying to shift, the car…
ODI 10328310
Automatic Transmission
Tl*-the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the engine rpm increased and the speed rate decreased. The engine was turned off. The vehicle was restarted and the engine rpm continued to increase. The contact stated there was a recall associated with the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 04v176000 (power train: automatic transmission). The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
ODI 10326390
Automatic Transmission
My husband and i were driving on the 405s in his 2004 honda accord 3.0 vtech. While driving uphill transmission started to fluctuate. Jumped up to 6 rpms then started slipping. Had we waited any longer to pull to the shoulder we would have been in an accident. Had mechanic check out problem told us transmission is shot and we need to replace it. We've been changing fluid every 3 years and i recently had it changed…
ODI 10324595
Automatic Transmission
1. Per the 2004 honda accord owners manual, the transmission fluid does not have to be replaced until 120,000 miles or 6 years, whichever comes first. A few weeks ago, at 92,000 miles, the car was 6 years old so we had the transmission fluid replaced for the first time using honda fluid, all in strict accordance with the honda owner's manual. The mechanic said the original fluid was very gray and there was a lot of…
ODI 10323320
Automatic Transmission
Engine racing like car was in neutral but car was in drive
ODI 10322226
Automatic Transmission
No indication of automatic transmission issues. Automatic transmission failure occurred on interstate at 70 mph, pressed on accelerator pedal and would not accelerate. Was on innermost lane, had to cross 3 interstate right lanes during commuting hour with no acceleration (was like driving in neutral). Able to get to next exit. Was on a downslope so able to coast down. At the base of the hill, stopped. Could not…
ODI 10386178
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated as she was driving 40 mph the transmission stopped without giving any warnings. The vehicle shifted out of gear and stopped in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to the honda dealer and they informed her that the transmission burned out and needed to be replaced. There was no warranty on the transmission and the contact stated that she had to pay…
ODI 10313309
Automatic Transmission
My daughter was driving home from school in our 2004 honda accord ex v6. On the top of the crescent city connection (new orleans bridge), the car stopped accelerating. Because she was on an incline, it started rolling back. She panicked but put her foot on the brake. Thankfully, a n.o. Policeman pulled up and put his lights on calling for the bridge police. Bridge police pushed her off bridge. Once down she turned…
ODI 10311633