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.
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 honda accord with several problems since purchase. Consumer states that it all began with the vehicle jerking, warning lights illuminating, brake pads were low, transmission replaced, broken motor mounts, and the horn stopped working. *kb when the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealership, he noticed the srs light was on, which may have been due to the horn not working.
ODI 10223938
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle slowed down and would not accelerate. The vehicle was pulled over and restarted ten minutes later. As the contact was driving to the mechanic shop, the vehicle overheated. The mechanic stated that the transmission failed. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa recall # 04v176000 (power train:automatic transmission).…
ODI 10198936
Automatic Transmission
I was driving home my honda accord ex v6 (2004) and it slipped out of gear between 2nd gear and 3rd gear. I tried to get to a repair shop and within a few more miles of driving all gears stopped working stranding me in traffic. My 2004 car has approx 120,000 miles and is 3 years and 7 months old. As its not under warranty i towed to a transmission shop who say the transmission is shot and needs replacing for…
ODI 10189814
Automatic Transmission
Transmission recall on honda accord. Honda inspected transmission and claimed recall fixed. Transmission ultimately failed on busy palmetto expressway, almost crashed at least 3 times. Took car to dealer. Forced to pay $865.74, honda claimed it was for labor when honda should have paid for transmission failure due to recall. *ak
ODI 10190387
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord with a current and failure odometer reading of 63,000 miles. The contact had the transmission serviced, and the next day when she drove the vehicle the transmission failed. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer , honda of clear lake, and they told the contact that the pc clutch failed, output shaft was stuck, and the counter shaft had no signal. The dealer told the…
ODI 10186507
Automatic Transmission · Axle Shaft
Brought new car in 2004, currently with 74,500 miles, bushings inside of lower transmission connected to driveshaft failure, consequences constant vibration while driving result in hard breaking to control, replaced driveshaft but bushings inside transmission worn due to excessive heating within transmission, recall was done on 2004 honda accord transmission but american honda claims that it was vin specific. *jb
ODI 10184376
Automatic Transmission
I purchased new a 2004 honda accord sedan with a v-6 engine and automatic transmission in february of 2004. While driving the car on wednesday, january 17, 2007, i suddenly no longer had 3rd,4th or 5th gear. Honda refused to fix the car under warranty because i had 51,700 miles on the car, 1,700 miles over the warranty. They denied that there was a recall on this model car. I have since learned that this model has…
ODI 10179148
Automatic Transmission · Frontal
2004 honda accord lx v6 with safety recalls**nar**cc while accelerating from a stop, the automatic transmission exhibited a problem shifting into second gear. The consumer did some research online and found a nhtsa recall (o4v176000) which addressed the problem the consumer was having with the vehicle. The consumer also found a recall on the frontal air bags (04v551000). The consumer never received any recall…
ODI 10181620
Automatic Transmission · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an unusual clicking noise from the front end of the vehicle when attempting a turn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that four years after the failure while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle became un…
ODI 10376638
Automatic Transmission
Atf (automatic transmission fluid) leaks on the cooler line join bolts under the tranny. *tr
ODI 10263015
Automatic Transmission
Transmission on 2004 accord stopping at light would not move. Had dealer tow car. Needs new transmission with only 19,000 miles on this . This is a problem and can cause injury or death. *jb
ODI 10151821
Automatic Transmission
My vehicle began to experience transmission problems on february 14th, 2005: the gears would engage harshly when accelerating on city streets and on freeway on-ramps. There were a few instances when the engine "over-revved" on the freeway because of a shifting problem. I experienced total transmission failure on february 14th, 2005, while driving on city streets. The vehicle was inoperable, and had to be taken to a…
ODI 10150644
Automatic Transmission
When i drive 40mph to 60phm under light to moderate load my vehicle shakes and vibrates excessively. I have asked my local honda dealer on any service bulletins but apparently nothing outside of my airbag. I am concerned because a lot of people report online the exact same problem. " honda case # n012008-04-1100-403 honda at [redacted] nhtsa campaign id number : 04v176000 my car a 2004 honda accord 4 door 4…
ODI 10242696
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated there was a recall #04v176000 on the automatic transmission for the vehicle. After the recall repair was performed the transmission began making a howling noise and has not been fuctioning properly. The noise was coming from the transfer case. This happened at various speeds and increased with rpm's. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on three occasions and the problem has not been…
ODI 10148385
Automatic Transmission
Dt: the contact stated while driving the vehicle there was a clicking noise in the transmission.*ak the dealer refusd to address the consumers concern. Updated 11/29/05. *jb
ODI 10142178
Automatic Transmission
Per nhts recall results, i understand my vehicle (2004 honda accord 12,00 miles) needed to be recalled for an automatic transmission problem. I called honda and was informed that my vehicle vin # was not affected by this recall. I am confused and concerned since nhts stated my vehicle is affected by this recall.
ODI 10120330
Automatic Transmission
After starting vehicle surges forward when shifting gears intermittently. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10117750
Automatic Transmission · Ignition · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Numerous problems, braking system, transmission, problem starting the car. Recall notice for a part to be changed in the transmission. *bf campaign id number : 04v176000 gear failure could result in transmission lockup, which could result in a crash. The consumer stated that underneath the car sounds like it going to fall apart. The vehicle sways while being driven. *tc
ODI 10103152
Automatic Transmission
A recall for transmission second gear inspection was issued. The consumer called to set up an appointment, and dealer stated that next available date is not until december. *ak
ODI 10095117
Automatic Transmission
Bought a honda accord 2004 v6 ex 3 weeks go. About one week after i had the car i noticed a humming noise from the transmission. Robertson honda is jerking me around telling me they don't hear one. Now i find out from your web site there is a tsb about this very issue with at least one complaint from the prior year with the same issue. Last honda car i buy.*ak
ODI 10086746
Automatic Transmission · Suspension
I took delivery of a 2004 honda accord ex with leather on june 25, 2004. Its been exactly a week. I have driven about 580 miles in a week. I have encountered the following problems and i did'nt see any recalls on the manufacturer's website. I am very disappointed after spending $24000 on a brand new car. *ak 1) the check engine light came on and the 'd' light on driver side dashbaord is continually flashing. 2) i…
ODI 10079178
Automatic Transmission
Car had regular maintenance on 4/11/11. On 4/23/11 while attempting to merge onto the freeway, the accelerator bogged out and i lost power. I was scared i was going to get hit by the car in the other lane... Then the car seemed to run fine until i attempted to pass a car going up a steep hill and the car lost power again, then it seemed to drive fine until the following monday on the way taking the kids to school it…
ODI 10398719
Automatic Transmission
Consumers 2004 honda accord was not included in recall and has experienced the same problems. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer had the transmission replaced under the extended warranty and was responsible for the deductible. The consumer believes honda should reimburse him the amount of the deductible. *nm
ODI 10148680