Will guys here's a follow up to my story (#47). I went to Honda Dealership in North Richland HIlls, TX a suburb of Fort Worth and they told me........I needed a new transmission. I called Honda Accord and they gave me a case number and told me someone ( a case manager) will call me back next week to see what they can do. My car is 23,000 out of warranty wiht 123,000 miles on it.

The guy at the dealership says the transmission will cost around $3000 to replace but he has contacted Honda as well about my car and they told him they'll make a decision on it next week. The service guy told me Honda usually want you to split the cost or put something towards repairs and he asked me how much could I do? I told him at the most $1000 towards it. This is really turning out to be expensive so I am waiting to hear back from Honda Care. In the meantime my aunt and husband owns a transmission shop so I am taking the car to them to look at as well. The Honda Dealership told me they didnt do rebuilt transmission and that they only do new transmission. I am really disappointed with my Accord needing a major repair. My 1996 Accord LX had about 200,000 miles on it and I never had a problem with it. I dont think I'll ever buy an Honda again. I am really looking at the Mazadas.

I took this car to the dealer who did not want to do a full transmission check because it is a lot of work and instead told me to get a transmission flush. I got the transmission flush and they drove the car to check if it was slipping. They said they could not detect any slipping. So why is it then when I drove the car afterwards it was still slipping?

I believe this is dangerous as I'm afraid of getting rear ended or getting hit when I try to make a left turn. But I guess I have to wait until I get hit before my insurance can sue Honda.

I am a pilot, I get paid to notice engines that are going before they really go. I am extremely disappointed right now, feeling my 2002 Accord's transmission slip and then jerk in all gears but especially between first and second (it may just be that a sharper jerk at the lower speeds). Went to dealer, said he couldn't duplicate it. Took ride with lead mechanic who said he didn't notice anything. I can feel it slipping, he supposedly cannot. This is total bullsh--t or total incompetence, take your pick. The former more likely. I am monitoring the situation, waiting for it to go/break something more noticeable. I need help here, will a formal diagnosis help? How do I get this irresponsible company to repair my car? OBTW, do not recommend Honda products to ANYONE.

I bought my 2002 the first week they hit the lot. Mine was practically the first one on the dealer lot. Well the transmission started taking a long time to shift from 2 to 3rd gear. Then last week the check engine light came on and I took it to the dealer...You need a new transmission = $2800. The dealer offered a $400 discount.. After I came home I found this website where everyone is stating the same problem. I called Honda and they said the transmission warranty that was extended was only for 00-01 cars, not 2002. Yet they are looking into a Goodwill repair. Wish me luck. E-mail me with any advice.

I wished I would have found this site when I bought my 2002 Honda SE back in March of 05. I bought it used (Certified Honda) with about 43,000 miles on it from a Honda dealership in Arlington, Texas. I haven�t had any major problems with it accept my sunroof doesn�t open but just tilts. I have about 122,000 miles on my car now, but anyways about 3-4 months ago I noticed my car seems to hesitate a second or so when I am pulling off from the stop position. It seems that it hesitates going from 1st to 2nd gear. Once it gets to second gear the car runs smooth until I have to stop again. Sometimes it takes off from stop just fine but the problem with the hesitating and moderate jerking sometimes to happen about 90% of the time.

I read most of you all comments and am afraid now that I may have to use my upcoming tax return to get my transmission fix. What�s puzzling is that the car drives fine accept when I talking off from a dead stop and they you get the revving, hesitation, and jerk when taking off from 1st to 2nd gear. I called several dealership and the first two claim they never heard of problems with the 98-2002 Honda Accord models. The 3rd dealership parts department guy told me upfront that it sounds like my transmission is going out. I�m hoping that my car holds up until I can get my tax returns in next 3 weeks, because it�s the only car I have with 3 kids and wife and I don�t have the money in my savings to pay for any repairs without getting help from my tax returns. If it turns out it�s something more then just some part on the transmission needing to be replace, I�m never going to buy a Honda again. I love Honda and brag on their reliability; as a matter of fact my wife is looking into getting a 2008 CRV. If there�s a problem with my 02 Accord transmission mission and Honda doesn�t pay for half the cost because my car is out of warranty, I�m dropping Honda and will by the 2008 Chevy Malibu.

The only reason I haven't repaired my car is because the repair is so expensive. I believe there was a problem with the transmission from the very beginning. My car

has always been slightly slow shifting thru the 1st couple of gears. I have taken my

car in for servicing and the transmission was never mentioned. I do not have that many miles on the car. I do not drive an excess amount of miles every year or on tough terrain. Not alot of stop and go traffic either. My car is only 6 years old. So I believe there is some defect that the makers have not revealed. I see other folks have had the same problem has me. So what will it take to get Honda to do the recall or repair?

A couple of months ago, I noticed that the transmission would occasionally pull and slip after coming to a stop. If I didn't come to a full stop (California Stop), it was worse. Lately, the problem became persistent. I started reading about all the Accord transmission problems online so I decided to take it in to my local dealer. Today I got the call---the transmission had failed. The good news was that Honda would replace it with a rebuilt transmission at no cost to me since the car was less than 7 years old with less than 100k miles on it. The rebuilt will be warranted until the car hits 100k miles. The bad news is that this shouldn't happen to a 5 year old car. I've driven 2 Toyotas for over 150k miles and never had any engine or transmission problems. This is actually the only problem I've had with this car in over 5 years of daily commute driving. I feel fortunate that this won't end up costing anything however I do sympathize with those that weren't so lucky.

I am shocked to see how many people are having these problems. I have an 02 exv6 coupe which has run great for since I bought it off of the lot. In fact until last year, I had only changed oil, brakes, and tires, as I am a high mileage - but mostly highway driver. Recently an issue starting lurking more and more. The car as you are driving seems to bog down like there is no gas going to the engine. It really slows you down and there is nothing that you can do to help but just wait. (Usually only a few seconds)

None the less in congested high way driving it is very dangerous. I called my local honda repair center and they were stumped. The only thing they offered was for me to leave it there and see if the problem repeated itself. I chalked up to bad gas even though the shifting is starting to get ruff. Now very ruff, but not all of the time.

I feel as if I am on this trail it seems you all have gone down. Could you help me to explain how your problems began. I am not putting much faith into honda dealers as they are all dirt bags. My gut feeling is to dump this car and move on; but i am sad to have thought I bought a car that was going to get me 200k. If this is true the car gets an F on the long term life but an 8 for the first 118k. PLEASE HELP..........

I can't see paying for a transmission for a car with a low value like mine. I have already spoken with new dealers and they are offering less then 5k and my car has everything on it, the miles are killing me on value. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP I APPRECIATE IT.......

Tranny went and Honda said warranty had expired and that they didn't have a recall on my model...liars!!! Mechanic got a tranny with 60,000 miles and that was even worse than the original one. I went back a week later and he ordered tranny # 3. Tranny 3 turned out to be so bad that he didnt even bother letting me try it out...after he installed it, he realized it was still a bad one. Finally, he got one shipped from WY with 3,000 miles and now the car has 160,000 and is fine so far...I previously had a 1995 Honda Civic DX and sold it at 150,000 miles with original tranny, engine, shocks, etc...

First gear takes longer than normal to go in from park. When it does it goes in with a jerk and thump. When I am slowing down, first gear does not go in until after I stop. If I do not come to a complete stop but start accelerating, first gear goes in with a jerk and spins the front wheels. This is hard on my trans axles and will cause problem later I'm sure. The Honda dealership quoted me $3800 to replace the transmission with a rebuilt one.

This problem showed up three months after the 5 year warranty expired and at 85,000 km. My new car warranty when I purchased in December 2001 was 5 years and 100,000 km whichever comes first. Keep in mind that this car is driven by only my wife and myself on mostly long trips. We have been both driving for over 40 years and we are very gentle on our vehicle. This vehicle has always been garaged.

This situation is particularly hurtful. I am also quite disappointed and annoyed. I may never buy a Japanese vehicle ever again.

Today I found that I need a new transmission in my 2002 Accord, with only 35,000 thousand miles on it. The exorbitant price the Honda dealer gave me is $3,740. The 5-year warranty period is over, and all they could say was that they were sorry this was happening. Starting at about a week after I got the car, I complained about it feeling as if it were pulling forward slightly upon braking; the assistant service manager I spoke to said there was nothing wrong. This continued each time I took it in for the regular maintenance. Starting a few days ago, the pulling forward upon braking has turned into lurching forward. Add to that, the engine sometimes revs without getting into gear, especially going uphill, and doesn't shift gears smoothly. Apparently there really was something wrong years ago. I am hoping that when I complain to the manager of the dealership tomorrow, they at least do something to lower the cost, but I have my doubts. But a new transmission on a car with only 35,oo miles?!!! Honda's aren't supposed to do this.

2002 Honda Accord EX V6 75000 miles on it and have never had to have any repairs!!!! My D4 light started flashing and the check engine light came on so I took it in and they told me I need a whole new transmission!!!! I COULDNT BELIEVE MY EARS!!Honda will pay for the new transmission and a rental car BUT I HAVE TO PAY OVER 1000.00 FOR LABOR CHARGES TO PUT IT IN!!!!! WTF is THAT all about!!? There is NOOOOO REASON I should have to have a new transmission on this car unless it was a defect!!!! ANd Why will they pay for everything except the labor?? WE ARE BEING SCREWED!!!!! And I am not giving up till I get my money back for the labor charges!!

I've touted Honda reliability as I was as mechanic for many years and they were exceptional cars. I bought a 2000 Odyssey, which the transmission failed, then my father in laws 2003 Odyssey transmission failed, now my 2002 Accord transmission failed. It slipped, jerked, clunked over bumps, and grumbled and growled on the highway. I called the dealer, who told me to call Honda, who told me that they couldn't help me, and to try the dealer. I'm done with Honda. I've owned many cars, old and new, and of different makes. I have not been more disappointed than I am with this Accord. My advice, stay away from Honda if you aren't doing a short term lease.

My 2002 EX-V6 coupe has the same issue as the 1999-2001 models with total failure that started out as a minor annoying shift problem. I had 105,000 miles when I got it to the dealer with the car stuck in second gear. The TCS, Check Engine and D4 light was blinking. The Service Manager called his Honda rep and described the problem as the same issue they are seeing with the early years. Honda offered 100% replacement free of charge as a goodwill repair. These transmission's cannot be repaired or rebuilt by the dealer. My advice, be firm with the dealer, don't take the car anywhere else as your best shot of getting assistance is with the dealer. Don't be belegerant! It doesn't get you much, besides the 2002 really isn't covered under any recall or warranty. The service Manager already had approval to fix it free as I was wasting time complaining to Honda on the toll free number..

I bought this car new and took great care of it. Around 75K the transmission started shifting poorly but it still worked. Then it got more annoying as I slowed down to a stop or started from a stop. Transmission would shift abruptly, slip, downshift poorly, etc. I new it was going so I called Honda 1-800-999-1009. They told me to take it to a local dealership and get a diagnosis. They said the transmission needed replacing. The diaganosis cost me $100 but they are going to replace the transmission for free. This is good but still costs me $100 and I should not be dealing with this at this stage in the car's life. Oh well, at least Honda stepped up and is going to fix the problem. I will keep everyone posted as to what happens.

The car was 2 years old when I purchased it. I have had it for 3 years and a half. As you can tell by the mileage, I have driven the vehicle quite often; however, I always thought to myself, "this is a HONDA! . . . it can within stand a little extra mileage." I have kept it maintenanced regularly. I am disappointed in the fact that this issue has occurred at all. Now to find out several others have had the same complaint concerns me. I think Honda should own up to the fact that this is a defect on their end. As a single mom, I was really opting for a long lasting reliable car . . . now look!