2005 Honda Accord Automatic Transmission Problems
- 37
- 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 37 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- high speed · 5 records
- transmission failed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Transmission stutters in between 1st and 2nd gears on decelleration and acceleration. Transmission seems to overheat. Anticipate failure due to this anomoly. Do not want to experience a lock up or loss of control of vehicle. *tt
ODI 10417758
Automatic Transmission
Our 2005 honda accord v6 suddenly stopped accelerating and behaved like it was on neutral. The engine revved but the car would not move forward. I had to stop the car in the middle of the road and put my hazards on. After a few minutes i started the engine again. When i put the car in drive there was a grinding noise and i felt the car go into gear a few seconds later. When i accelerated the car started to move…
ODI 10390335
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. While driving approximately 55-60 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate independently and then shifted back into gear. The contact stated that the failure had been on-going since february 2011. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and then to a dealer where both confirmed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The contact authorized the dealer to replace the…
ODI 10394272
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. The contact stated that the vehicle would make a loud noise when shifting into drive or reverse. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 62,000.
ODI 10410555
Automatic Transmission
I drive a 2005 honda accord, we noticed that the transmission fluid was low so we added honda transmission fluid. That's when the cars rpms shot up and i wasn't hardly moving. Honda said do a 9 quart flush, which we did. For a day or two things seemed better, then it was far worse than before with the rpms at 6,000 and i'm only going 30. Hoping it was a problem with a censor, we took it to honda, they tell me don't…
ODI 10376338
Automatic Transmission
While driving my 2005 honda accord v6 on the highway it slipped out of gear and violently down shifted to 2nd gear almost causing an accident! Thank god the driver behind me was aware or it could have been fatal. From that day the transmission kept doing the same thing. The car has 95k. Honda has refused to take any responsibility for the failure!! This also happened to my 2002 accord!! Something needs to be done…
ODI 10370547
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle would rev when accelerated but would not move forward. The contact was able to restart by shutting the vehicle off and on again. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who informed the contact that he needed to replace the transmission. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 10370421
Automatic Transmission
There is a rumble noise that happens at 25, 40, & 55 mph. It doesn't happen consistently and so it has taken me 2 years to finally get an answer to the problem. It appears to be the transmission. *tr
ODI 10351838
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2005 honda accord v6, 85k miles. It happened all of a sudden (no computer warning) and it was in a serious situation (on the highway traveling between cities). The gears slipped and out of nowhere i'm drifting without any gear traction. I pulled over to the side of the road, turned it off, waited 20 minutes and then started it back up only to put it in drive and the car went in reverse! Now they say its a…
ODI 10347989
Automatic Transmission
2005 honda accord v6 ex sedan. While entering the freeway the car fell out of gear and then i had to quickly pull off (nearly getting hit by merging cars) and call the highway patrol to block oncoming traffic from hitting me as i did not have enough momentum to get out of the far right lane completely. Towed car to honda dealership which resulted in them telling me i had a failed transmission. A failed transmission…
ODI 10347870
Automatic Transmission
2005 honda accord ex-v6 auto-transmission gave out at 50mph. Luckily it was the middle of the night and there were no other vehicles on the road but had their been someone behind me it would have been bad. The vehicle slipped 5th, 4th, and 3rd gear then slowed to a stop. The only reason i am bothering to file this complaint is that i have done some research online and have found that many other people which this…
ODI 10331659
Automatic Transmission
Without warning my automatic transmission completely failed getting off the freeway today. When i went to make a right hand turn at the end of the ramp, the car wouldn't shift any higher than 2nd gear, couldn't increase speed to avoid oncoming cars, had no power. I was able to pull to the curb to avoid being hit. Transmission needs to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10330167
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would not shift gears and suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was being repaired when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 33,000.
ODI 10329344
Automatic Transmission
My 2005 honda accord ex-l v6 (2 door) suffered a sudden catastrophic transmission failure while cruising at 70 mph resulting in a near accident. I could not accelerate and the vehicle would not downshift into any other gear. I was nearly hit by vehicles following me and had to merge across traffic into the emergency lane where i "coasted" down an offramp. The vehicle has been properly maintained to the standards…
ODI 10304097
Automatic Transmission
2005 honda accord lx (4dr, 4 cyl) shakes/shudders very badly when trying to accelerate between the speeds of 55 and 65 mph. This is very dangerous while merging on freeway. Dealer says transmission needs to be replaced. The vehicle has only 46 k miles. There is a possibility that the car will suddenly stop causing a crash. The same problem has been reported for 2003 and 2004 honda accords too. *tr
ODI 10299703
Automatic Transmission
The accelerator stuck and the engine kept revving at a high speed. When the brakes were pressed it barely slowed down. Was able to stop the car at a fast food establishment. It continued to rev when the gear was placed in "park." the car was turned off and then restarted, and the engine was still revving at a high speed. A tow truck took it to the honda place and they could find nothing wrong. Evidently the tow…
ODI 10302451
Automatic Transmission
2005 honda accord. Consumer request full reimbursement in regards to recall repairs *tgw the consumer stated the transmission was making a bad whining sound. The dealer replaced the transmission and torque converter. *jb
ODI 10430933
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Transmission failure on 2005 honda accord with 75k. It went out all of a sudden, almost causing an accident. *tr
ODI 10283499
Automatic Transmission
Problem with my honda accord 2006 v-6 automatic the problem is the transmission is fail the 3 gear with sound strange and the oil transmission smell like oil burn and some smoke comes out of the oil. My car visit my honda service every 3 month to change oil motor and filter....and change oil transmission. *tr
ODI 10285085
Automatic Transmission
Because of the great reputation of honda vehicles, i and my husband decided to buy a honda accord ex car 2005 two years ago. We have never had any problems with it until last tuesday, when i was driving back to home when the engine stalled suddenly, after about two minutes i turn it on and it seemed fine while i was driving for less than a mile to get home. Two hours later on i and my husband were getting off he…
ODI 10273700
Automatic Transmission
I was driving on interstate in my 2005 honda accord ex , driving 68 miles an hour and suddenly the car completed wigged out, the rpm's revved up in the red and the car would not maintain speed. It was sudden and super dangerous considering the circumstance. I called honda care and arranged to be brought to honda, they informed me i needed a whole new transmission. That it was internal. Thank god i service and may…
ODI 10269978
Automatic Transmission
Auto trans making noise, at 127kmi the speedo,odo stopped working - causing severe jolt/deceleration while driving. All warning lights went on tcs/engine/tranny/power steering. Auto went in for service, determined needed new transmission at cost of $4000. Motor mount also found broken. After multiple calls to american honda - was told that 127k was a respectable mileage prior to tranny failure and there would be no…
ODI 10269084
Automatic Transmission
With little warning, transmission failed in car. Driver merged into traffic, car sputtered at 25mph, when it should have been 45mph. A tracto trailer slammed on its brakes and wound up gently tapping the rear bumper. This could have been much worse. Honda recommends new transmission. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10256045
Automatic Transmission
On april 2 2005 i bought a honda accord. Recently i took my car to the ourisman honda dealership for a routine maintenance. The previous day i heard a noise coming from the engine. I explained to the noise to the technician. He checked and found the car had a problem with the transmission. He told me that they were going to try to talk to american honda to help me out with the cost because it is very expensive. It…
ODI 10250328
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda accord. While driving 65 mph, the acceleration dropped to 25 mph and would not shift into third gear. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not exceed 25 mph, and then began making a grinding noise. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and he replaced a solenoid, but it failed three times. The vehicle was finally repaired and the wire to the solenoid was…
ODI 10231108