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
2004 honda accord v-6 66,000 miles i have had all recommended services performed on my car with the dealership thinking this would keep my car safe, which failed to be the case. My transmission went out with only having 66,000 miles. While driving this vehicle, my car would not accelerate beyond 45 miles which could have caused an accident. I placed a formal complaint with the company and they would only honor 75%…
ODI 10273492
Automatic Transmission
My transmission went out. Was on the freeway going 65mph when car suddenly felt like it went into neutral. I would accelerate and the rpm's would rev up high, but the car would not go into gear. Next day, couldn't get the car into gear at all. *tr
ODI 10270099
Automatic Transmission
Early model 2004 honda accord transmission problem. While driving at 45 mph, the car suddenly and with no warning has issues. When pressing on the accelerator, (i was going up a hill at the time) the engine revs really high and then will not go. Luckily i was able to pull over to the side of the road, and turn it off before creating an accident. I was able to restart the car and make it home. Same thing happened the…
ODI 10265186
Automatic Transmission
While driving my 2004 honda accord v6 it just stop driving in the middle of the highway no warning ,putting my life at danger as trucks and trailers were coming at my car i was terrified. Honda cars seems to have a problem and they should warn consumers when they are purchasing. *tr
ODI 10260854
Automatic Transmission
My 2004 honda accord ex coupe starts jerking when i reach 3000rpm or going uphill. I cannot go faster than 40mph when this occurs. This happens almost daily. *tr
ODI 10359285
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While shifting from the park position, the transmission became locked. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the rpms drastically increased and the engine revved very loudly; however, the vehicle barely traveled over 2 mph. She shut off and restarted the vehicle in hopes that it would correct the issue, but the engine continued to fail. The vehicle was towed to…
ODI 10259796
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a strange noise and the rpms would not allow her to accelerate. She pulled over and turned off the vehicle for 30 minutes. Once the vehicle was restarted, it would only travel between 15-20 mph. The vehicle was taken to an auto body shop and the technician stated that the third gear and reverse failed. The manufacturer…
ODI 10260736
Automatic Transmission
On november 24, 2008 my wife was in an incident where she rear ended the suv in front of her. Auto body masters (abm), the officially recommended repair facility for miller honda in culver city, ca, is the repair facility that repaired our car. Shortly after january 1, 2009, abm informed us that the transmission was slipping badly and the warning light indicated a malfunction in the transmission. Subsequently abm…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10308849
Automatic Transmission
At 95,000 miles the transmission failed and needs to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10247872
Automatic Transmission
I was on my way to take my car to be serviced because the tranny seemed to slip in and out of gear. On my way there, which was a [redacted], the car stopped in the middle of the road and i could see the rps go up but it would not move. I braced myself because a woman driving a black infiniti almost hit me from behind! It finally decided to move and i was almost to the shop and decided to turn off the busy road as…
ODI 10247644
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While attempting to transition from reverse to drive, the vehicle began to jerk and hesitated to shift into gear. The contact was finally able to shift into gear and drove approximately 40 miles before it failed to shift at all. It seemed as if the vehicle was in neutral. She pushed the vehicle to a mechanic and then called her insurance company to inquire if the failure may…
ODI 10247369
Automatic Transmission · Tires · Wheels
My 2004 accord ex 4cyl hydroplanes in wet weather and the tires spin from a stop. Honda claims no incident was ever reported and my case number is n012008-10-2900938. *tr
ODI 10247160
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission comes out of gear at any time and at any speed or downshifts into first gear even while on the highway going 70 mph causing the vehicle to abruptly slow down. This may be related to nhtsa campaign id number: 04v176000 but honda told me that this does not apply to my vin number. I brought the car to a honda dealer and they said it needs a new transmission. *tr
ODI 10246425
Automatic Transmission · Seat Belts · Side/Window
I have complained to honda about my transmission slipping, almost stalling out and then taking a huge jerk...it normally happens when letting up off my gas...this has been ongoing for almost 2 years; last night i had the ride of my life in only a matter of seconds! I was stopping by the bank to get cash from the atm; as i let up off my gas, the car did a hard jerk and jumped the sidewalk hitting the corner of the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10244943
Automatic Transmission
This complaint is related to a 2004 honda accord v6 #, purchased new by my wife and myself in bellevue washington. 1. Background: my honda accord was recalled under this ntsb recall (honda recall 04-037 speed sensor 3rd gear inspection): automatic transmission recalls and defects found on 2004 honda accord power train:automatic transmission automobiles. The national highway traffic safety administration is…
ODI 10242554
Automatic Transmission
2004 v6 honda accord with transmission failure, but the honda customer service said, " your vin number is not included in the recall". However, the car has the problems listed in the recall and is requiring a transmission replacement with 92, 000 miles. *tr
ODI 10242333
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle hesitated, jerked, and decelerated. The vehicle would not move and the transmission would not switch from second to fourth gear. There were no warning indicators prior to the jerking and loss of power. The contact took the vehicle to a transmission auto repair shop and they stated that there was a discoloration of the gears, which created…
ODI 10235684
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. When she drove over 50 mph the vehicle was shaking. The tires were rotated and aligned; however, that didn't correct the problem. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle wasn't included in recall 04v176000. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.
ODI 10233578
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Structure
Nhtsa# 10016310... 2004 honda accord 2.4l coupe. A water leak in the middle-front dash board. The leak had run into the ecu of my car and caused my car to lock the transmission. I was lucky to not be traveling at a high rate of speed and in a populated area. Anything could have happened with the ecu shorting in water. My car is currently in the honda shop being trouble shot for the extent of electrical damage. Car…
ODI 10236016
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact noticed fluid leaking underneath the driver's side of the vehicle. He took the vehicle to a local repair shop and was informed that the leak was coming from the driver side axle seal. The dealer could not repair the seal because the leak would continue. He took the vehicle to a transmission shop and was advised to open up a case with honda. Honda advised him to…
ODI 10232385
Automatic Transmission
Failure of automatic transmission was a direct result of poor clutches in the transmission replaced clutches have been manufactured with heavy metal lining and different material. If the clutches were of the new material, it would not have failed. *tr
ODI 10223257
Automatic Transmission
Honda case # n012008-04-1100-403 honda at [redacted] nhtsa campaign id number : 04v176000 my car a 2004 honda accord 4 door 4 cylinder. When i am drive at a speed of about 25 mph the car trembles/shakes momentarily and then continues to gain speed. If i continue driving at about 25 mph the car trembles/shakes momentarily without warning. The same issue with trembling and shaking happens also when i drive the car at…
ODI 10224216
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving 35 mph and switching from second to third gear, the gear would not shift into place. The failure caused the vehicle to stop accelerating, which could have resulted in a rear end crash. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer along with a tsb he found online. The dealer stated that since the vehicle was no longer under warranty, they were unable to repair the…
ODI 10226885
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving 60 mph, the speed decreased to 40 mph. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The vehicle was pulled over and restarted. The contact drove home, but the vehicle would not exceed 40 mph. The dealer stated that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10219585
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle speed decreased to 40 mph. The contact had to activate the cruise control so that he could drive the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. There is a recall for the power…
ODI 10205255