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 · Power Train
In january 29, 2010, my wife was driving home with my children when the car suddenly lost power. We had it towed to my mechanic who checked it and told us that it was the transmission. We eventually had it replaced for $2300. I was really surprised that the transmission failed so prematurely but since it had passed its warranty i didn't bother notifiying honda. However, the same thing happened again this november…
ODI 10437641
Automatic Transmission
My honda accord 2004 has a transmission problem whereby it will drop into neutral during normal driving. The most pronounced time i noticed it, was driving in peak hour traffic and trying to cross lanes of oncoming traffic. Just before doing so the car revved to 6000rpm with very little forward acceleration. I had time to cancel my actions to cross, however had the transmission dropped out 2 sec later i would have…
ODI 10311528
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord which was purchased brand new in december 2003. While driving at speeds of less than 30 mph and slowing down, the vehicle lunged forward. The next day, while driving at speeds of less than 50 mph, she noticed the rpms dropped and the vehicle began to lose power suddenly without warning. The vehicle then began to slowly pick up speeds. She immediately drove off of the highway.…
ODI 10301952
Automatic Transmission
Car has been maintained 100% according to honda's owners manual. While driving on the freeway, the car will downshift into first gear causing a drastic reduction in speed and fast. Cold cause an accident. *tr
ODI 10301661
Automatic Transmission
I was driving and all of a sudden the transmission began slipping. Within 2-3 miles the car would not move in any gear. I called tow truck and when he arrived i tried again and was successful in turning the car around. I found on this site a reference to a recall notice but honda doesn't show any recalls for my car. One repair shop wants to put in another transmission est. $3,000. I am planning on taking to honda…
ODI 10300318
Automatic Transmission
Driving honda accord on sh 121, pressed the accelerator and engine started revving but car wouldn't go. Tried shifting into other drives and back into drive thinking that maybe it was stuck in between gears (even though it's an automatic) and the car would go for a bit then do the same thing. I eventually had to pull off the road with my hazard lights on hoping i wouldn't get rear ended. Called and had my car towed…
ODI 10300283
Automatic Transmission
Drove home from vacation and car was fine. Next morning driving to work felt transmission begin to slip. On way home from work the transmission began slipping and rpm's shot up to 5000 to almost 6,000 and car decreased speed rapidly, car jerked and began to go again. Waited until i could get to a empty straight road and tried to increase speed rapidly and same thing occurred- rpm's shot up and car not in gear. Drove…
ODI 10297552
Automatic Transmission
Transmission started slipping during lunch break and almost caused me to collide into another vehicle as i was stopped uphill and when let off brake car was not in gear. After rolling backwards towards curb from left hand turn lane, stopping engine and starting again i started limping back to work. The trans slipped, rpm's rose and then kicked in gear lurching forward almost hitting a vehicle. Had to be towed 60…
ODI 10296318
Automatic Transmission
Car drove fine on parkway. Got off and car seemed to skip 3rd gear downshifting into stop signs. Turned it off. Decided to go to dealer. Car drove fine on local streets to parkway. While accelerating and merging into traffic the transmission suddenly and completely failed. No connection between motor and wheels in any gear. Coasted off exit ramp. Turned car off. Restarted and car ran ok for 1/4 mile and then started…
ODI 10323498
Automatic Transmission
My new 2004 honda had a safety recall on october 18, 2004 to correct an overheating problem with the transmission which could result in gear teeth damage and a dangerous breakdown. Depending on mileage, the corrective action involved either replacing the transmission or installing a fan to reduce the heat buildup. For my car, they installed a fan but did not replace the transmission. Recently, i had my transmission…
ODI 10340791
Automatic Transmission
We have owned many hondas in our past with no problem but this one ... I just don't know. The morning of december 2, we were driving it on the highway to find it slipping gear between gears 1 and 2, and 2 and 3. So at the end of the day we stopped by the honda dealership. They literally drove it around and told us right away that it was the transmission. After a quote of $3800 (approximately), we tried to drive it…
ODI 10294465
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving 60 mph, the speed decreased under 20 mph. The contact was able to drive into the emergency lane and shut the engine off. The vehicle restarted but the transmission would not shift into gear; therefore, the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The technician confirmed that there was a faulty second gear shaft solenoid which burned transmission fluids. The…
ODI 10294516
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving between 50-55 mph the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility and a mechanic stated that the transmission failed. The manufacturer was notified, but because the warranty expired no assistance was provided. The current and failure mileages was 170,000.
ODI 10293219
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on interstate, car accelerated without pressure of gas pedal. When brakes, applied car shock violently and was unable to stop. When safe to attempt to pull off the road, i had to :stand on the brakes, put the car in park, turned off the ignition and cruised until the car stop. The police came to my assistance and saw nothing was stuck on the gas pedal and also looked to see if my accelerator cable…
ODI 10290770
Automatic Transmission
My 2004 accord transmission started slipping at 105000. I was on the interstate on the way to work and felt loss of power and realized transmission was slipping. I slowed down and drove in the far right lane and stopped a few times but made it to work. I brought it to the closest transmission place and they confirmed transmission failure and quoted $2900 for rebuilt tranny and maybe more if the computer was also a…
ODI 10293761
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions; proceeding to a traffic signal and applying pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lunged forward. The transmission slipped in and out of gear in a pulling motion. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact drove to the emergency lane and after a few minutes he was able to…
ODI 10284140
Automatic Transmission
Driving down a major road and lost all power, the engine revved up but the car would not accelerate. I let off the gas and coasted for a short while. I gave it gas again and i got the car to the honda dealership. They could not duplicate the problem until after they completed a service and were doing a test ride. They called and said the transmission failed. I recently had a transmission fluid changed. The…
ODI 10282785
Automatic Transmission
Driving down a major road and lost all power, engine revved up and would not run. It started running again and i got the car to the honda dealership. They could not duplicate the problem until after they completed a service and were doing a test ride. The transmission failed. *tr
ODI 10282783
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving 65 mph the vehicle suddenly began to down shift causing the vehicle speed to decrease to 25 mph. The contact shut the engine off, restarted the vehicle and noticed that after the gear shift was placed in drive the vehicle would not accelerate. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 92690.
ODI 10286056
Automatic Transmission
My 2004 honda accord ex v6 has about 88k on it. While driving at about 45miles/per hour the car started jerking, then it started revving the engine, increasing the rpm's to 5000 revs even when my foot was not on the gas pedal. The car wouldn't go faster than 15/miles per hour. Its been taken to a mechanic where they said the transmission is gone and needs to be replaced. I was shocked because i've never heard of a…
ODI 10279636
Automatic Transmission
There were no problems prior to sudden failure of my transmission in my 2004 honda accord. I was driving down the road when my car suddenly dropped speed. The engine revved, while my car went no where. Left me stranded in the middle of a extremely busy road (with my 2 young children in the car). I had to have it towed and was told by a mechanic that my transmission was completely shot and had to either be replaced…
ODI 10280120
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact accelerated and the transmission became extremely sluggish and began to slip gears in a jerking motion. The rpms began to increase. The contact drove to the side of road and then resumed with the continuous failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and two independent transmission shops for diagnosis. The technicians stated…
ODI 10361085
Automatic Transmission
2004 honda accord with 44k miles needs transmission replaced. Contacted honda customer care. There is a recall for some 2004 accords for faulty transmission that could result in serious accident (nhtsa: 04v176000). Honda says our vin does not qualify for recall. Car was purchased brand new from honda dealer and all routine maintenance has been completed on schedule and all work done by honda dealership. This is not…
ODI 10279581
Automatic Transmission
Commuting to work in the morning, when i was getting on the freeway the car seemed to slip out of gear. The rpm's went very high (7k), but i couldn't accelerate at all. I coasted for a while and was eventually able to accelerate normally again. The car behaved normally the rest of the time on the freeway, but had the same thing happen again after i exited the freeway. After stopping at an intersection, i couldn't…
ODI 10277888
Automatic Transmission
While driving down route 9 in old bridge, nj my vehicle slipped out of gear. It was during rush hour and my car slowed down to 20 mph. *tr
ODI 10274815