9.3

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

$2,422.00

Average Mileage:

82,965 miles

Number of complaints:

179 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace entire transmission (109 reports)
  2. not sure (25 reports)
  3. Honda paid most of the cost to replace transmission (10 reports)
  4. Honda to pay cost as this tranny was a previous recall (10 reports)
  5. i would like a recall and money returned. (10 reports)
  6. rebuild transmission (5 reports)
Honda Accord transmission problems

transmission problem

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problem #179

2009May 25

Accord LX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,253 miles

Problem - I have had with the 2003 Honda Accord transmission, and Honda Canada is refusing to provide any compensation whatsoever.

Here are the basic points:
Our 2003 Honda Accord experienced major transmission failure on May 25, 2009 while traveling on the 401 highway.
The extended warranty that we took was five years or 100,000 km, whichever came first. (However our vehicle had 68,000 km).
The warranty ended only a few months ago, in December 2008.
We took our car to a local Honda dealership to have our car diagnosed, and they said a new transmission was needed.
Honda quoted a price of $4000 to fix the transmission, (which was out of my price range). We decided to take it to Mr. Transmission which was $2000.
This vehicle had problems since the very early stages. In the first month of ownership, the car would not start one day. One month later, there were further problems: deteriorated 110199 VTEC solenoid seal, AC spool gasket, and O-ring. The Service Manager at the time informed us that it was "due to a manufacturing defect".
One of the customer service reps asked me if I would consider compensation for the transmission alone. I responded that the labor cost was nearly as much as the transmission itself. However, when we spoke with him next, he said he had made a mistake and said that Honda would in fact NOT compensate us.
When I mentioned that the 2003 Honda Accord Transmission found on the Web (Bad cars) was one big issue, the other Rep who accompanied Craig quickly claimed this was just a small percentage. This further frustrated and angered me because he basically explained that I got a substandard product after paying the same amount of money. Hence, this "small percentage" of customers who did not get a reliable and dependable automobile should be compensated for.
I would gladly take a rebuilt transmission as compensation.

We are wondering if anybody able to offer us any advice with this matter

Sheila M.

Kitchener, ON, Canada

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problem #178

2009Jun 25

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 109,500 miles

Hello All

First of all, WOW!!! I didn't think I was going to find this many people with the same problem. The only good news that I have is that I can cut and paste from other postings to tell of my own woes.

6/25/09 ( Over 90 degrees) My car (2003 Accord, V6 EX, 109,500 miles) decided not to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear and it would seem to be in between shoot the RPMs all the way up and after 3 or 4 seconds it would shift very rough. I was on the highway and the tires locked up for about 2 seconds and then the car shifted down to 2nd gear and it did not move from that gear. I basically dragged the car home then to a local dealership, where I bought the car. I was driving over there, I would incur similar problems and all of the sudden the check engine, TCS and the TCS triangle light came on and the D (for five on clusters) started flashing.

I can't believe that my extended warranty just expired (9000 miles on one contract and 4000 miles plus time on the original contract) and that my car's transmission is shot! After reading all of this, I will think twice before buying another Honda because I have been consistent with the maintenance and this is what I get.


There seems to be is some sort of recall on this but it will just cover the check up. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V176000
Component: POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1099796

According to the dealer, mine was already checked

I have already called the law firm working and left a message

I encourage everyone to call this number: (212) 566-4356. This is Stamell & Schager Law Firm in NY and someone has already started a class action lawsuit. They said there is a good chance of this becoming a reality considering how many people have already added their name to the list. You must take your car to the dealership first and get a price quote for the repairs before you can add your name to the list.

Also, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1 (888) 327-4236 and report the problem. The more voices that are heard the better!

Here is the number for Honda America: 1 (800) 999-1009 just in case you missed it in the posts below.


THESE CARS ARE NOT SAFE ON THE ROAD AND IF YOU FEEL LIKE KILLING YOURSELF AND OTHER PEOPLE ON THE HIGHWAY JUST IGNORE THIS AND GO PAY $3,600.00 (refurbished) TO HONDA. EVEN IF YOU HAVE A WARRANTY AND WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY CALL THEM AND GET YOU NAME ON THE LIST. I was also offered a 3 year/ 36000 mile warranty after I get it fixed.


AGAIN: CALL (212) 566-4356. This is Stamell & Schager Law Firm in NY AND LET'S DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS.


On a side note, I have actually have had this car lose control on a slippery road (no apparent reason), which put me into a 360. As I was in the 360, the engine shut off. It was surprising that a normal, manic driving road during rush, that no one was around when this happened. I think God had them stopped at a light somewhere.

I have had two other recalls done: Wiper blades stopped working and radio display went black.

The other problem that I have now is that I cannot always remove the key when I'm done driving. I have to wiggle the shifter to unlock the ignition.

This is for another complaint

Michael K.

Centreville, VA, USA

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problem #177

2009Jun 23

Accord EX 3.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

Hey guys, ok my has the same problem as the 175 complaints before this. firs the car started not shifting to from 2nd to 3rd gear but it would just stay in between shoot the RPMs all the way up and after 3 or 4 seconds it would shift ver rough. the one on 06/23/09 i was switching lanes on the highway and the tires locked up for about 2 seconds and then the car shifted down do 2nd gear and it did not move from that gear. i basically dragged the car home and tried to unplug the battery to see if it was something electronic, took the car for a ride and first it fell like when you shift w/o a clutch with a manual transmission for about 1 minute then the car got stuck in second gear and again it did not move from there. All of the sudden the check engine, TCS and the TCS triangle light came on and the D (for frive on cluster) started flashing and the car was also beeping. i stopped at auto zone on my way home and they scanned and the reading says it has something to do with with a solenoid on the transmission or there is a some sort of short circuit on the transmission.

GUYS, ther is some sort of recall on this but it will just cover the check up. what kind of campany issues a recall just for them to tell you that u need a new transmission and then you are on your own. At this moment the car is at honda dealer to get the check up and i am hoping the transmission does not have to be replaced. i have already called the law firm working on this and they said they will call me back soon.

PEOPLE. PLEASE, PLEASE!! CALL (212) 566-4356. This is Stamell & Schager Law Firm in NY. SO WE CAN ACTUALLY GET A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM.

THESE CARS ARE NOT SAFE ON THE ROAD AND IF YOU FEEL LIKE KILLING YOURSELF AND OTHER PEOPLE ON THE HIGHWAY JUST IGNORE THIS AND GO PAY $3,400.00 TO HONDA. EVEN IF YOU HAVE A WARRANTY AND WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY CALL THEM AND GET YOU NAME ON THE LIST.

i also wanted to add that this will be my last Honda ever, and i also feel bad for all you out there that ignore the problem and think it will not happen to you. THIS WILL HAPPEN SOONER THAN LATER WITH YOUR 2003. This car used to be my baby and it was never abused nor i used to race since my insurance is already high enough.

At this moment im hoping that if it has to be replaced Honda will pay for the whole thing or atleast give me a temporary fix. i will keep the info updated on this issue and feel free to contact me for details by clicking on the post.

AGAIN: CALL (212) 566-4356. This is Stamell & Schager Law Firm in NY AND LET'S DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS.

Update from Jul 3, 2009: Hello again, so here is the solution to the problem, so the car did need a brand new transmision. i called honda again and they gave my case to a case manager (Joshua). he was very polite about the situation and even called me just to let me know that he was going to handle my case. So today 7/03/09 i called my dealership and SURPRISE!! honda will pay full price for the transmision and the labor. This aproach will def. keep me in the market for a new honda and i do have to apologize if i said anything too rough about the company in my original write up. Right now the car is at the shop getting fixed and hopefully ill get it by the end of next week.

PS. i also have to thank Mike at majestic honda in west warwick RI, for being so nice about the whole issue.

Eric S.

Providence, RI, USA

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problem #176

2009Jun 19

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 105,000 miles

I can't believe that my extended warranty just expired and that my car's transmission is shot! I will really think twice before buying another Honda because I have been consistent with the maintenance and this is what I get. At this point, I haven't decided what to do but I really need a car to get around.

Cris H.

Pflugerville, Texas, USA

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problem #175

2009Jun 12

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

I own a 2003 honda accord. My problem first started when the car would rev up to a higher rpm but would not accelerate. It would not shift btw gears. It did this randomly for about 3 weeks but then it stopped so i did not worry about it. On Friday June 12th 2009, i was driving on the highway about 65 to 70 mph and the car all of sudden felt like i had slammed on the breaks. It kept doing this on and off, then at one point i had got off the highway and was on a side road that i had to turn around on. I was turning around and was in the middle of the road (it was back dead end road) and was sideways in the middle of the U turn and the car would not reverse. I put it in reverse however it would not go. I was stuck in the middle of a road sideways and could not go anywhere. After trying several times taking it in and out of reverse it finally reversed. I drove it home however it would still skip gears and also jerk so bad that it felt like i was slamming on the breaks. I drove it to the Honda dealership in Oklahoma city - eskridge Honda- and paid 90 for a diagnostics test. THey called me about 45 mins later and informed me that i had transmission failure and would need to replace my transmission and quoted me price of 3400.00!!! My first instinct was "this car is a 2003 Honda"- i cant believe the transmission is already having to be replaced!!! I have kept this car in top notch service getting all the required maintenance checkups/service and oil changes. I immediately went home and got on the computer to see if this was a common issue and to my surprise found that it was a huge common issue with the 2003 Honda accords. IT was the weekend when this occurred. I will be calling Honda corp first thing in the morning (Monday). THis is absolutely absurd for this to happen is such a so called great car "Honda". I am hoping the pay for the replacement and there should be a recall on this! It could have caused a severe accident.

stonebraker

Oklahoma City, OK, USA

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problem #174

2009May 15

Accord EX Coup 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 109,000 miles

Well, even though my problem is EXACTLY the same as every single one listed below on this site, I figured I would document the problem anyway.

I purchased my 2003 Honda Accord V6 coup (automatic transmission) in June of 2008 from the original owner. She had EVERY scheduled maintenance and oil change done at Carmichael Honda, CA (near Sacramento) and had kept meticulous records. She said there had been no problems with the car and after an inspection, the car was deemed to be in perfect condition.

In May of 2009, with approximately 109,000 on the car, I experienced my first gear-slippage when the car was shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. I was stepping on the gas and the RMPs revved up to 6K or 7K but would not go forward. I was on a slight incline and decided to let up on the gas and gently try and accelerate again. Same thing happened so I shifted into neutral, then back into D2 and tried again. After doing this a few times, it finally engaged and I could continue on my way. This happened again the same night and by then I knew something was VERY wrong.

This problem continued for several weeks, occurring more frequently as the days passed. A friend of my Mom's used to work for Honda in Shingle Springs, CA but now works for an independent mechanic. When she told him about the problem my car had been having, he said that this exact problem was VERY common in 2003 Accords and mentioned the recall in 2004. Because he was very knowledgeable and close to home, I took it to him for a diagnostic ($120). Within the day, he called to confirm that the transmission was completely shot and needed to be replaced. This is when I started to look online and found out that the 2003 Accord transmission problems were not merely common, they were an EPIDEMIC!!!

Next, I called Honda in Shingle Springs to see if they had any experience with this type of problem in the '03 Accords. The service rep Casey told me he had never heard of this problem, which I now know was a COMPLETE AND UTTER LIE! He said for him to take any action, I would have to bring it to the dealership and they would have to do their own diagnostic. From there, he said he would contact Honda Corporate and ask for assistance. I will be sure to get the claim number and name of the claim manager so I can contact him or her directly if needed. I would HOPE the dealership will go to bat for me but if not, I will take things into my own hands.

Today, June 10th, I am dropping my car off at the dealership and will have more to report later. I am going to keep this complaint updated as others have before me. It has been very helpful to read what others have written and yes, I read all 173 complaints!!! At this point, I am unwilling to settle for anything less than 100% coverage from Honda despite being out of warranty. In addition, I expect a FREE loaner car while my car is being repaired and I would like a reimbursement for the TWO diagnostics I have to have done. It is very clear that this problem is not due to consumer neglect or lack of maintenance. I have done ALL that could have been done to keep this car in good working condition. And while 110,000 is A LOT it is a mere fraction of the mileage my other Honda have had before a major repair was required.

I encourage everyone to call this number: (212) 566-4356. This is Stamell & Schager Law Firm in NY and someone has already started a class action lawsuit. They said there is a good chance of this becoming a reality considering how many people have already added their name to the list. You must take your car to the dealership first and get a price quote for the repairs before you can add your name to the list.

Also, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1 (888) 327-4236 and report the problem. The more voices that are heard the better!

Here is the number for Honda America: 1 (800) 999-1009 just in case you missed it in the posts below.

Stay tuned for updates

Update from Jun 12, 2009: Today is Friday June 12th, and after many phone calls and hours of debating, pleading, arguing etc., I do have some news to report.

After it was confirmed by my Honda dealership yesterday that my transmission was indeed shot, I was given an estimate of $3,490 to replace it in addition to a laundry list of other repairs that need to be done (supposedly). I had already faxed over all the service records from a different Honda dealership and the service rep said those would be helpful when asking for 'assistance' from Honda. The next day (today), the service rep called to say that Honda would split the cost of the parts and labor 50/50 bringing my total to $1,500. HOWEVER, this agreement was contingent upon the repair of my axles (can't remember exactly what is wrong with them) which would be another $650. Grand total: $2,150. This would include a 3-year, 36,000 mile warranty. I told him this wasn't good enough and said I would call him back after I made a few phone calls.

I called Honda America and spoke with a man I could HARDLY understand who was LESS than helpful. He said that the 50/50 split was WAY more than most people were offered and I should be happy. He said there was nothing more he could do and I could take it up with the District Parts and Services Manager if I wanted to press the issue. He advised me not to do so as Honda could rescind their offer at any time. I asked if he had the contact information for this person and he said no, but my dealership would.

I called the dealership back and asked for the number of the District Parts and Services Manager to which they said that is a private number and is never given out. I was then transferred to the Manager of Shingle Springs Honda who I then pleaded my case to. He was aware of my situation but said there was nothing else he could do. I explained that me and the previous owner had done EVERYTHING IN OUR POWER to keep this car in good working condition: frequent oil changes, regular scheduled maintenance and other check ups....what more could be expected??? Was he just saying I had plain old bad luck??? After much reasoning (and perhaps some begging) he said he would call the District Parts and Services Manager one more time and try and negotiate a better deal....but NO PROMISES! I told him that I appreciated the effort and would be waiting ot hear back form him on Monday. He was very agreeable and I hope that he will give it his best shot.

Again, stay tuned for updates....

Casey M.

Placerville, CA, USA

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problem #173

2009May 17

Accord EX 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,565 miles

VERY IMPORTANT!!! (read to the end)


After about 6 years of smooth operation (~110,000km). The transmission started causing trouble. Every so often, the transmission would jump to 1st gear. Sometimes, the gear wouldn't shift at all causing the engine to reach high revs. We had to pull over off the highway a few times (very dangerous). Turning the car off and on was a very short term fix.

We called Honda in hopes of a discount for a new transmission (Hondas should last 10+ years). Honda asked how many times we had replaced the transmission fluid during our 110K km. We told them once, but they argued that it should have been replaced TWICE (which I later uncovered from the manual to be a complete lie!). Honda refused to help. What a shame, I thought Honda was supposed to be the only honest and reliable car company. Guess not.

We decided TO HELL WITH HONDA and let the accord roll off a cliff. Just kidding. Sorry, please keep reading. We decided we didn't want to pay 4 grand for a new transmission since 4 grand is about half the current value of the car. Instead, we decided to buy a refurbished transmission off of a totalled 2005 Accord (with the intention of selling the car to an unsuspecting buyer ASAP). Now this is where the shock comes in...I know what you're thinking and no, it doesn't have anything to do with compatibility of the 2005 transmission.

We heard about a very good and cheap car mechanic with a lot of experience. Normally, I wouldn't consider taking a toy car to this guy, let alone a real car. But we really didn't care about the Accord anymore, we just wanted it fixed, sold, and forgotten even if the fix was temporary with duct tape. Okay, are you ready for this? The car mechanic suggested that the problem may not even be the transmission's fault. He told us that the person who replaced our transmission fluid accidentally added about 1 Litre more than he was supposed to. This would explain a lot. Excess transmission fluid really can cause the transmission to slip. It also explains why turning the car off and on again was a short term fix (i.e. the pressure would settle).

Sure enough, after spending about sixty bucks (yup, $60), the transmission feels like new again (knock on wood). I guess we won't be getting rid of this car for a while now.

johnbc

Vancouver, BC, Canada

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problem #172

2009May 27

Accord EX 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

I was shocked to have this kind of a problem with a Honda, which has such a good reputation for reliability. When I called customer service I was certain that they would recognize the issue and offer me a discount due to their obvious design problem. Instead they offered nothing and left me out to dry. I owned several Toyotas before buying a Honda and never experienced this kind of issue. When I pay extra for a car - which I do with Hondas and Toyotas - I expect superior performance. Honda has really disappointed me. Next time around - which will be soon - I'm going back to Toyota.

Michael L.

Charlotte, NC, USA

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problem #171

2009May 25

Accord EX - V6 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,500 miles

We felt a slippage in the transmission on our 2001 Honda Odyssey with 128,000 miles and got a good sale value before it went up. Two days after we sold it and before replacing it (possibly with a 2009 Odyssey - I may be a glutton for punishment) the transmission on my 2003 Accord failed. I started to feel it slipping a couple of weeks ago and still am in disbelief that a reputable and well cared for car has let me down. I cannot believe all the other posts like this one. I looked up the 2003 Camry and saw 4 posts for transmission issues. Since I am in the market for an Odyssey I will try to negotiate a decent cost on repair. I really am not up for buying two new cars at once and unless I am well cared for may have to look at Honda alternatives.

Update from May 26, 2009: The dealership went to bat for me and negotiated some assistance from Honda Corporate. It paid off to be loyal to the dealership and have my service work done there. The warranty on the repair was 3 YEARS 50,000 miles so that was better than the local transmission shop offered as well. They also beat the lowest price I had found on a new Odyssey and I was totally impressed with my test drive. I am bummed the transmission failed on the ACCORD but I have been treated fairly and am pleased that Honda helped me out with the cost of the repair.

Steve S.

Lititz, PA, USA

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problem #170

2009May 14

Accord EX V6 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,500 miles

At first the car started shifting slowly or clunking slightly when shifting into third gear. I figured I'd have the fluid changed as part of the 60000 mile service. Then the problem got worse -- driving in speed up/slow down traffic on a busy street, the front wheels locked up entirely after a downshift into third gear. It released and shifted into gear and I was able to continue driving, but needless to say this was a scary situation -- easily could have resulted in an accident. I took the car into the dealer and they reported that the transmission would require total replacement at a cost of $3600. I found this forum, read some of the posts, and spoke to both the dealer and Honda customer service requesting a good will discount. The most they wanted to do was a 10 % "major service" coupon discount. I shopped around some transmission shops and got some lower quotes, and moved the car away from the dealer. THEN the dealer got in gear, called Honda themselves, and Honda offered to pay 25 % of the cost on the condition that I provide all my service records. $2700 is still more than the estimate I received at the transmission place, so I went that route instead. I guess I'll see how it turns out. I'm disappointed that Honda didn't offer me at least some assistance up front, because a major failure of this type at only 62,000 miles is pretty ridiculous. My impression of this car and of Honda in general has definitely changed as a result.

jmn

St Louis Park, MN, USA

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problem #169

2007Nov 20

Accord EX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,000 miles

The transmission was replaced with a re manufactured transmission from H&A in California. That transmission also gave out 29,000 miles later and now I need another transmission! I also bought this Honda because Hondas are known for their "reliability!" Not again for sure. I am afraid to have the transmission replaced again because it sounds like something else that is causing the transmission to fail.

Tara L.

Clearwater, FL, USA

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problem #168

2009May 15

Accord LX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

I see a lot of people with the same problem and this is awful that a car like honda would have this problem and this is not my first honda at all but now i am really considering with going with another manufacture. i have a 2003 honda accord i bought it new on vacation in florida and drove it home because i fell in love with it so about 5 months after owning it it started making noise. took it to dealer for oil change and so i asked about the noise they said thats nothing, that all honda make that noise. so of course i bought it because i was a new car so i guess it would just go away. no it did not it just stayed until recently when i had it at the dealer and i was talking to one of the honda tech that i have had become friends with and he said that the transmission was going to go he said not now but soon. Yes it did about 2 months later i was driving going About 60 mph on i495 and the car jerked hard and the car slowed down, and so i got off the highway and took the streets and about 3 miles that car stopped. so i parked it turned it off and waited about 5 min and turned it on and it drove about 1 mile until it jerked again the i stopped it and shut the car off then tried it again. but that was it. it would not move and the check engine light turn on and the green D flashed and that was it so i had to call a tow truck to drive me about 4 miles to my house and that was
$ 95.00. so the next day i called honda customer service were i got a rep that took my compliant were a honda rep called me to let me know that i should bring the car in do have it check out so this were im at. will let you know more when i get more information but seriously this problem should be recalled also make a complain with the department on nhtsa.com so that they me this a recall or go to http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm

Cesar G.

Staten Island, New York, USA

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problem #167

2009Feb 20

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles

Same issues already reported, failure of 2nd gear. When I took it to the dealer they said it was a classic issue, they've had others, related to the previous recall, since Honda could have replaced it for free during the recall they would most likely offer a goodwill replacement. According to the tech adviser, he had been successful getting Honda to pay 80% of the cost of replacement. He said he would submit the goodwill request on my behalf and get back to me. The next day he called to say he was right, they would pay 80% and I had to pay 20% but he would have to call back to schedule the replacement when they could get a transmission delivered. When he called back he said he had misread the quote and I would be responsible for 80% and Honda would cover 20%. Since others on this site and other sites have reported more satisfactory service from Honda and since I expected better service I spent nearly 4 weeks trying to talk to managers and others who could get a better deal or at least honor the original price I was quoted. Many excuses later, including the service manager taking a vacation, I was stuck paying the 80% to get the transmission replace. Some of the excuses include, Honda has changed their policy recently... Due to the economy... Their policy is not to do anything after (pick one) 60,000 miles, 80,000 miles, 90,000 miles.
The only slim positive is that they were giving me the "warranty" pricing and it supposedly comes with a 3 year 36,000 mile warranty on the refurbished transmission. However I was not able to get anything in writing regarding the warranty so who knows.
And of course my car is one with the odometer issues so the actual mileage on my car is about 3% less.
This was my first Honda and probably my last and I also don't feel the need to take it to a Honda dealer for service any longer. Spread the word, HONDA NO LONGER STANDS FOR QUALITY AND RELIABILITY.

Greg F.

Columbus, OH, USA

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problem #166

2009May 16

Accord ES V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,000 miles

First reverse went out, then 5 minutes into driving on the highway the highest gear went out, then 3rd. Honda dealer offerd to pay for $700 at first, then I complained more and got it up to $1,300 kicked in. This is at 84,000 miles. This is such a crock. My 1998 Toyota Camry that I just gave to my daughter has over 160,000 with no major problems. What has happened to Honda? Heck, I could have bought a way less expensive car and had less problems? I used to love these things. Our 2002 Odyssey also had the trans out, but at least it made it to 134,000. I hope someone can tell me the class action suit that is going down and a contact.

Thanks for letting me vent.

tmackenzie

Lawrenceville, GA, USA

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problem #165

2009Apr 08

Accord EX 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 125,000 miles

My son owns one of these cars and his transmission suddenly downshifted to a low gear while on the highway. He was traveling at about 60 mph. We looked into the problem on the internet and found way too many complaints for the same issue for this to be an isolated incident. We contacted Honda and got the same run around we see others on this site talk about. Neither the dealer or Honda Motor Co. were aware of any common problems with this transmission. Estimates for repairs ran from $3200.00 to $4500.00. Knowing a little something about automatic transmissions I decided to take on this rebuild myself.

When I was removing this transmission from the car I was somewhat surprised to find there was no external transmission fluid cooler like you find on most other cars with automatic transmissions. After removing the end cover my suspicions were confirmed. The 3rd gear clutch pack was very dark. Upon dis assembly I inspected the frictions and discovered they were deteriorated from operating at a very high temp. When I disassembled the valve body I found a filter screen totally clogged with pieces of the 3rd gear friction plates. The main separator plate was also discolored like it was operating too hot. All other clutch packs showed signs of normal wear. I rebuilt the transmission and installed an aftermarket transmission cooler. The car seems to work fine at the moment but it is really to early to tell if the problems were solved. I don't understand why Honda wouldn't have installed a trans cooler on these cars at the factory or at least during the recall they had on these transmissions a few years ago.

xerf

Robinson, TX, USA

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problem #164

2009May 08

Accord LX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles

i wont waste my time with the details because if you read one you have read them all. its obvious there's a manufacturers defect with this line of transmission. so while American Honda gives you their standardized spill about your service records on your transmission and the fact that you are out of warranty and its all your fault and they may or may not give you any GOODWILL Assistance . I'm convinced that American Honda has taken the position of their bottom line is more important than our life.

come on people wake up the i truly understand this situation has placed us all in some difficult situations with no vehicle or really pressed to get it fixed. This i know for sure Honda doesn't care about lost of life, expense, inconvenience as a result of their neglect .The only loss they care about is yes you guessed their bottom line. Can you see those top executives in their lavished board rooms smoking a cigars and saying sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me lol.

American Honda doesn't care about independent web sites that have negative complaints about their product what we need to do is expose American Honda and start a class action law suit it is my mission to do just that . No one has to die to get this matter resolved as for me im not going to keep this vehicle repaired or not but i know this American Honda will reap what they have sown. I will keep my fellow brothers and sisters posted united we must stand

Update from May 16, 2009: just an update on the current status of my 03 accord tranmission. its is currently being repaired at a honda dealership after a GOODWILL assistance of 25 % discount I will have a bill of $2,149.00 its about the average. Like many of the other consumers im still not satisfied , so I insist we get the word out on a national level and try to get a signature list of willing class action participants. I have spoken to several lawyers and before they will take the case he/she must see figures to justify the time and expense that it will take for a class action like this. As i said before it is now my mission to be proactive in this matter no one has to die or get hurt before any action is taken unless someone wants to be a sacrificial lamb for the team (just kidding). I have emailed various major tv networks and talk shows that can get the word out nationally if they choose to investagate our situation , such as CNN investagate, oprah show, inside edition, NHTSA, congressman, attorney general and the BBB . The way i see it we pay for american honda negligence now but they will pay us later so i would advise everyone to do the same. One complaint may turn a head but thousand of emails may open their eyes. United we must stand , if anyone has started a class action please post the info.

Update from May 28, 2009: I now have my car fixed now that I have something to ride in I can handle the business at hand. To all whom feel American Honda has willfully put their lives at risk I would advise everyone to call Stamell & Schager law firm
at (212) 566-4356 and have your name added to the list of concerned consumers. If they get enough complaints they can move forward on pursuing a class action. I also recommend that you record all losses incurred as a result of this problem

vborden

Gadsden, Alabama, USA

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problem #163

2009May 14

Accord Honda 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

Honda ACCORD 2003 V6-85,000 MILES TRANSMISSION LOCKUP, THEN FAILURE. The PROBLEM is like the many reports on this website regarding HONDA V6 ACCORD TRANSMISSION. My transmission has gone on my 2003 Accord with ONLY 85,000 MILES ON IT. Had the car diagnosed at Markley Motors Honda in Fort Collins Colorado 80527-0520.

I submitted the problem to 'American Honda', and because of the sheer dangerous condition the car displayed today, probably won't drive the car until 'American Honda' DECIDES to do something about this.

I, or my wife, kids could have being killed if we were on a freeway and it locked at acceleration like it did today twice. Warning to others, this is not a simple Honda Transmission problem, it is severe enough where it shakes the entire car.

I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER HONDA ANYTHING, let this be a warning to all regarding HONDA. They HAVE NOT ISSUED a RECALL for this vehicle for THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. The cost to me has being, $98.00 for a diagnostic test. MARKLEY Motors wants $3,413.16 TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION.

Update from May 17, 2009: No update yet regarding American Honda's and my discussion. However, I would recommend everyone on this site and elsewhere to flood all information on the Internet related to Honda Sites-Just google Honda, and look for sites that contain leave a comment, and copy or write a new message regarding your 2003 V6 Accord. thanks.

Update from May 19, 2009: Update on the money I have spent waiting for American Honda to respond to their transmission problem with the Accord V6 2003- I have spent $96.00 on diagnostics, and now $170.00 on a rental car. I cannot afford either frankly, and this is getting fairly frustrating.

Update from May 27, 2009: Lets see, after calling American Honda a 1/2 dozen times at least, cannot seem to speak to the 'Case Manager' who is supposedly dealing with Markley Honda in Fort Collins in order to provide some kind of goodwill. Regardless, we are still renting a car, with the price going up every day. This is probably just a way for American Honda to delay long enough, so that I just give up and pay full price.

Update from May 27, 2009: Here is the Honda Motor Company top executives- now if we could only get their email addresses- we could mass email these executives with the carcomplaints from this web site.

Update from May 27, 2009: Just got my phone call from American Honda, a Ron Rubinosf said "Honda has decided not to participate in my transmission problem at this time". He told me that their policy is to follow whatever the District Parts & Service Manager recommends. He said he cannot tell me the name of the "District Parts & Service Manager", so that I cannot contact him.

I mentioned to Mr. Rubinosf, that the result of their decision will be a class action lawsuit, and then the "District Parts & Service Manager" will have to 'legally' provide his name at that time. I also told him that unfortunately, this class action lawsuit will probably happen once someone is killed by the transmission stopping abruptly at freeway speeds.

Needless to say, it is all a scam, they don't want to pay, but assuredly will pay when a death/accident occurs, which will happen sooner or later. This is really unfortunate on several levels- our financial well-being, and our financial health as people that trusted Honda are being abused incredibly.

IF anyone knows the "District Parts & Service Manager" for Northern Colorado, I would appreciate it, if they could provide me with contact information.

Mr. Rubinosf is only a regional case manager, and he dwells in Torrance California.

Update from May 28, 2009: American Honda finally got back to me after 1 1/2 weeks paying for a rental care, and said "Honda's participation is none at this time". This statement came from a 'case manager' and the decision was made by a District parts and service manager. The case manager would not give me the name of the District Manager, in order to discuss the matter any further.

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Greg H.

Fort Collins, CO, USA

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problem #162

2009Apr 27

Accord LX 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 102,526 miles

Once a brand name is made, a manufacturer can increase the price, reduce quality or do both. And Honda has chosen the latter. Paid top bucks for a car that thought would last at least 10 years without major problems and in fact I have to sell it to scrap yard after only 6 years. I hope others won't make my mistake though.

Farhadd S.

Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada

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problem #161

2009Apr 25

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 93,000 miles

On Friday, 4/24/09, I noticed a couple of abrupt upshifts in my transmission. Then, on Saturday, 4/25/09 (a hot day), the engine would wind to a higher rpm than usual without shifting to the next gear unless I backed off of the throttle a little. It got worse the further I drove it. I took it in to my Honda Dealer who ran a diagnostic ($73.99). This revealed "an internal failure." I was told it would require a transmission replacement, and it may cost as much as $4000.

When I drove it home, I needed to very slowly accelerate from stops, and, at one point, a very fast-traveling pickup truck zoomed up behind me while I was babying my upshifts and just laid down on the horn (as if I had a choice in the matter).

I found out Monday morning (4/27/09) that the cost to replace the transmission would be $3600 and they would try to get the transmission in and installed by Wednesday, 4/29/09. I told him I had bought the car at that dealership and had all my scheduled maintenance's done at that location as well. Also, I had the automatic transmission recall service performed in 2004. I asked if the new transmission would need to have the transmission fluid replaced at 30,000 miles rather than 60,000 miles. He said I had already been getting all my transmission fluid changes done every 30,000 miles. I asked if the new transmission was really "new" or "refurbished." He said the only part of the new transmission that is used is the casing. He said all the internal parts are new. I was told the previous day by the parts rep that it would have a 3-year, 36,000 mile warranty.

The service rep was nice enough to offer a car (2009 CRV) for me to drive while my car was at the dealer. Within a half an hour after leaving the dealer, I got a call at work from the service rep and found out that he had gone to bat for me with a call to Honda. He said Honda agreed to pay for a portion of the cost, and my new cost will be $2200 instead of $3600 (a $1400 savings). I thanked him, and, after hanging up the phone, I began thinking that Honda should pay more of the bill than this, since I did everything a customer can possibly be expected to do to properly maintain the car, and the tranny still went out at 93,000 miles. So, I called Honda Customer Service (1-800-999-1009) and spoke with a lady who was polite, but insisted that Honda would not foot more than 20% of the bill, since my car was out of warranty. But, she said since I bought the car new at the dealer and gave them all of my service business, that they (the dealer) may possibly agree to a discount. I called the service rep back, and after he spoke with the service manager, he called me back to say that, of the $1400 discount I was quoted, half came from Honda, and half came from the dealership already. Also, he said it was unusual for the dealer to offer a car to drive while my car was in the shop. When I got home from work, there was a message on my answering machine for me to call the service rep again. I called him and he said he could save me a few dollars by offering me the "Rewards Program" that costs $24.99. He said with the cost of the transmission replacement, it would give me points equal to $80 that I could apply to future services. So, I told him to sign me up.

It is highly frustrating that the Honda Accord EX-V6 would require a complete automatic transmission replacement after only 93,000 miles. It is also frustrating that Honda would not agree to pay for more of the cost. But, the overall $1400 discount, free loaner car, and rewards program offer are very much appreciated. If these things hadn't been provided, I would have been so outraged that I may have decided not to buy a Honda again. But, I really love Honda cars. Even this one has been very reliable until this transmission issue. My hope is that Honda will issue an extension of the Accord V6 automatic transmission warranty to 7 years and 100,000 miles as they did in 2002 for that year and earlier models. Also, depending on how many people have this problem, they may need to issue a recall; or at least send a letter out to customers informing them of this problem and recommend measures to preclude transmission failure.

As a side note, when I got to work and went to a conference call, one of the guys on the call said the same thing happened to him with his 2001 Accord. Also, a couple of friends who own Odysseys have had the problem. So, it looks like Honda needs to address this V6 automatic transmission issue if they haven't already in newer models.

stevenva

Smithfield, VA, USA

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problem #160

2009Apr 23

Accord LX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,900 miles

My complaint is just like every other complaint on this page. My transmission started to have problems shifting from second to third gear, then about a week later it went completely out. I thought Honda's were legendary for reliability. Guess not!
I took it in to our local Honda dealer and they got Honda to do a 50/50 split for parts and labor. I guess that was decent compared to what other have gotten. However I am still furious that the transmission even went out. Then to top it off it is not just me but hundreds of others have had the same problem.

Make sure to call the Lawyer in New York that is referenced further down in the forum. It is ridiculous that for Honda to do anything there will probably have to be some type of tragic accident.

Tyillere H.

Holladay, UT, USA

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problem #159

2009Apr 06

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 102,843 miles

I own one of the many 2003 Accords that experienced transmission failure - due to mileage, Honda agreed to pay only 25% of the total bill - $3,150 for a refurbished one. Well I've had the car back since Saturday - drove it to and from work and now the transmission is slipping AGAIN!!! As I feared - the refurbished one is just a cleaned up version of the same old crappy design and now it's already causing problems!! The thing that ticked me off the most is the arrogance of the dealership to tell me "now on this transmission, you should be sure to replace the fluids every 30,000" - like I didn't do what I was supposed to on the first transmission. I reminded them of the fact that I did replace the fluids at 60,000 and that the manual says 110,000! Grrrrrr....

So I filed a claim with the NTSA and will now be contacting the lawyer listed on this site - this is absolutely ridiculous!!

kdesjean

Hudson, NH, USA

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problem #158

2009Apr 15

Accord EX 4.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,000 miles

Well, considering that I bought a Honda based on the fact of their great reputation for being reliable, fuel efficient, and great resale value, I am thoroughly disgusted that after 74, 000 miles I am replacing a transmission. There were no signs or symptoms of transmission failure until as I was driving the transmission slipped to a lower gear, and then the dash "D" light began to blink with the engine light on. Seeing as to how I was on a 65 mile per hour highway, I was extremely upset. When I called Honda after seeing multiple complaints on 2003 transmissions, there was, "Nothing they could provide for me because I did not purchase an extended warranty on the vehicle." This is just not fair.... After seeing these complaints as well, I will again be contacting Honda to try to get reimbursed for this on going fiasco....

meredithp

Richmond, VA, USA

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problem #157

2009Mar 25

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles

I purchased a 2003 used Honda Accord in October of 2008, and in March of 2009 (owning the car five months) the transmission is shot. Had the oil changed on a Sunday, and all fluids checked, everything looks great! On the following Saturday the car would not go above 25 mph. I had trouble driving the car up a medium sized hill to get through town. I took it to a Honda dealer, the closest one is about 65 miles away down a interstate, with a speed limit of 70. My car would shift past 2nd gear if I took it slow and kept pumping the gas, very bad for the engine, it would rev really high then finally shift on to the 3rd gear with a big jerk. Once we got to the Honda dealer, they checked it out and found that the transmission would need to be replaced with a re manufactured but they did not have one that I could purchase. When I asked about how that would effect the chance of getting a good will warranty to cover any portion of my repairs they said because of this economically hard time Honda is not offering any good will coverage. Besides all I need to do is go to a junk yard and purchase a used transmission because it has most likely already been rebuild.

So I asked so Honda is aware that there is an issue with the transmissions, and was replied no there is not an issue with the transmissions, you are one of the first customers to come in with this problem. BULL SH*T!!! They said my other option since they do not have any available transmissions would be to have it rebuilt but I really didn't need to drive my car because the transmission was in such bad shape.

This is my second Honda Accord, I purchased another because of how reliable the first was. Little did I know that the 2003 Honda's are a piece and Honda does not stand behind them at all!!! I took it to a local dealer on March 30th (there is only one deal in a 80 mile radius that will even work on Honda transmissions, so my choice was very slim) since I had no other choice. He said it would be ready on April 3rd (Friday) or 6th (Monday) Today is the 15th and I still am without a car, and when I called today, now there is also "some kind of electrical problem related to the transmission that he is trying to get worked out"... scary...

In less than one week my transmission fluid had gone from pretty clean and clear to completely burnt, with second and third gears completely wiped out, including the drum which cost more. When I called Honda again to ask about the good will warranty stuff they said they owe me nothing, since I didn't buy the car new and purchase an extended warranty I would need to accept the loss and pay to fix my car since it is not their issue. Especially since I did not get my car repaired at the Honda dealer, they couldn't even consider any assistance, when asking what I was suppose to do since Honda doesn't have any transmissions they said, we do they are just not available for you since you do not have a warranty. They are on hold for customers with a warranty.

I would like to know who still has a warranty on a 2003 car with 90,000 miles... no one. I will NEVER buy another Honda again because they do not stand behind their cars. They know there is an issue with the transmissions on the 2003 Honda Accords and they are doing nothing to fix this problem. There was a class action suit in California for a number of vehicles including the 1999-2002 Accords, because of the exact same issue with the transmissions. I think that Honda customer service is absolutely ridiculous. If they continue to ignore peoples cry for assistance because of the poor economy, they are going to have to foot the bill somewhere and it will be with their new vehicles not selling because they will not stand behind there cars. I have seen many comments that say the same as mine, I will not buy another Honda....

I hope anyone else with these issues has better luck than myself with any assistance from Honda.

Larisa H.

Murray, KY, USA

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problem #156

2009Feb 09

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles

There was a recall on this model and Honda said they serviced said vehicle but exactly what the recall was for : it happened

vic912

Lindenhurst, New York, USA

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problem #155

2009Apr 03

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles

Very similar to the other posts, my Accord slipped out of gear while driving Friday night. It went back in pretty quickly, and was working intermittently all weekend. The following Wednesday, it gave out completely, and I got it towed to the dealership.

The dealership said that the transmission was shot and needed to be replaced. I was very fortunate that it was covered under the Honda Certified Used warranty for the Powertrain. Marilyn, my service rep at Capital Honda (Lansing, MI) said that it would have an attached 36 month 36,000 mile warranty on the new one, and should be ready in a day or two. I hope that is correct.

From everything I've read on this site, I think I'll be selling the car before the warranty goes.

Adam W.

Okemos, MI, USA

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problem #154

2009Mar 06

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 93,000 miles

So has anyone ever received the so called "good will repair" for replacement of my transmission. I'm living overseas working for the US government. I bought my Accord in the US and had it shipped. Based upon rumors of the "good will repair", I called Honda Customer Service on 6 March. It sounded like if I were still in the US or on active duty military overseas, they might be able to help, but since I'm not, no dice. So, I wrote a letter detailing the problem. Last week, I received a letter from Ron Rubinoff, a regional case manager asking me to call him. I tried several times, leaving a message each time. He never called back. Finally, when I got his answering machine, I punched "zero" and got a person. She managed to track him down. Apparently, Honda doesn't want anything in writing as they won't deny a claim in a letter or via email - they want to tell you on the phone. All he had to say was due to the year and mileage of my vehicle, Honda couldn't do anything. Well, I could have saved about $ 25.00 in international calls had they just mailed that information.

Honda knows very well that there is a black mark on this car. It can cause a severe safety problem. I was lucky, my transmission failed during rush hour. So, at least I was able to slowly drive it home (it wouldn't shift out of 2nd). I had just exited a freeway - I could have been in an accident if the transmission had failed then.

In my letter to Honda, I noted that I would be buying another car upon return to the US this summer in hopes that if they didn't pay for my repair, they might at least offer me a coupon on a new car. Based upon this problem and Honda's lack of acknowledgment of responsibility, this is my first and last Honda.

tutenm

Crownsville, MD, USA

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problem #153

2009Mar 27

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 107,000 miles

I was driving down a very busy interstate during Friday afternoon rush hour when the engine began revving and the car slowed to 20mph. Nearly got rear ended, side swiped and just missed getting crushed by a semi trying to cross 2 lanes of traffic while "coasting". Got off to the side of the road and turned the car off. Cried a little, I was SCARED! Called my husband who stayed on the phone while I restarted car and much to my relief, made it home with no further incidents. Husband went to dealership and told them about the problem. They recommended a drain and fill but wanted way too much money so he bought the fluid from them and did the drain and fill at home the next day. Test drove alright, slipping a little but nothing like what happened to me that Friday. He drove the car a few days with no issues other than slippage so he called dealer and made an appointment for the following day, Tuesday.

I drove the car to take our son to school that Tuesday morning before the appointment. While traveling about 45mph down a very busy 2 lane "country" road the car jerked hard a couple of times then came to a dead stop. We ended up sideways in the road with cars running off the road around us to keep from hitting us. WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. Had the car towed home and called a trusted mechanic who informed us about the recall and the "overall sh@!y tranny Honda put in those year models". Only took one google search to turn up what I'm guessing is thousands of complaints just like ours. Honda Customer Service stated the recall had been completed May 9, 2005. They only cover a recall once ya know. Couldn't tell me where or what was done to the car at that time. Advised me that it wasn't a recall on the transmission but on the "oil cooler jet" and they were usually just checked to make sure they functioned properly. What a complete load of crap! I found the actual recall on NHTSA and read a few of the 194 some odd complaints and decided to call back and request a goodwill repair. Boy, the agent didn't like it when I answered her "what do you want American Honda to do about it" question with "I'm requesting a goodwill repair." She immediately YELLED " A GOODWILL REPAIR, WHAT'S THAT? DID YOU READ THAT OFF SOME BLOG? WHERE DID YOU HEAR THAT TERM? IT'S NOT LAYMANS TERMS SO WHO TOLD YOU TO ASK FOR THAT?" Apparently folks, we are all stupid. She then began grilling me about maintenance records and the mechanics that had serviced my car. Apparently folks, if you ain't a Honda tech you don't know what the hell you are doing.

I wasn't told when I bought my car that it could only be serviced at a Honda dealership.

I'm waiting for the regional case manager to call me back. Meanwhile the car is sitting at the dealership needing a new transmission. We have a 1995 Chevy pickup with 205k miles and we have NEVER had a major issue. Bought a Honda for the "dependability" and nearly got killed. I hope they see things my way and fix their screw up or there's gonna be one more Honda at a wholesale auction. I'll do my part to drive down resale value.

Casey H.

Waxhaw, NC, USA

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problem #152

2009Mar 10

Accord EX 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

I spent a month researching when I bought my Honda (used) 18 months ago. Everyone told me that "Honda's last forever". I had no problems with it (as far as I was concerned) until last month. I did have to replace the brakes on it ($800+), but thought...."brakes wear out, seems reasonable". But, on March 8th - the same thing started happening to me as what all of you are reporting. Slipping transmission, no forward power, let it sit for a few minutes it'll take off again, but then suddenly lose power again. At first it was very, very slight - so I scheduled a service with my regular shop. Before my appointment, the transmission completely failed.

My regular shop told me I needed to replace the transmission (would be re manufactured), at a price of $4,000. I said I'm going to have to shop around at that price. Finally, I took it to a good friends shop (that I also trusted). He was aware that there was an issue with a "shifter module". He said bring it over and we'll see if that's what it is. Nope, it needed the transmission replaced - he said third gear was completely gone. Now we're having a hard time even finding a transmission to even replace it with. He said he might just have to rebuild it. I asked "what will that cost me". He said he wasn't even sure about that because it seems many of the parts have to come from the dealership (higher priced).

So right now I'm just stuck with a car payment and no car. I am going to try this route with both calling Honda and making them be responsible, as well as the attorney's phone number that is given below (please look for both numbers in the posts further down the page). Like everyone here says - maybe if enough of us complain we can get something done about this. I am appalled - this is my first Honda - I bought off their reputation and word of mouth "Honda's are so reliable and last forever", but so far that has not been my experience.

Helen J.

Shawnee, Kansas, USA

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problem #151

2009Apr 02

Accord EX-L 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,500 miles

Well the transmission went out on me the other day on the way home from work. I had 78,500 miles on my 2003 Honda Accord EXL-V6 at the time of the breakdown. This actually occurred the day before I was to trade this vehicle in for a 2009 Honda Odyssey Touring edition minivan.

I had the vehicle towed to the local Honda dealer in my town and they advised me that the transmission had a internal failure and needed to be replaced. I was told that the repair would cost $ 3,800 to fix. I knew that this transmission had recall work done on it in 2004 and I also had the same transmission recall work done on my 2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type S. With my Acura they extended the warranty on that transmissions to 7 years and 9 months with 109,000 miles. I did not know if the Honda also had the same warranty extension so I called Honda Good Will repair and was advised that they did not have this extended warranty in place as Acura did, even though they are the same company and the transmissions had the same issues.

So I asked the shop manager if he had seen any problems with the 2003 Honda Accord transmissions before and he told me that he has never seen any of these problems before and has not heard anything about them either. This was an obvious lie. Come to find out I have a friend that works at another Honda dealer in the area and he told me that the 2003 Accords have horrible transmission problems. He advised me that Honda had problems with the transmissions when they were built here in the US. Now he told me that the transmissions are once again made in Japan and then shipped here to be assembled. This took care of the problem. This friend told me that he sees Accords come into the shop all the time for transmission problems and that many are on there 2nd or 3rd transmission by the time they get 100,000 miles.

So now I'm faced with a dilemma; do I fix the transmission or just trade it in as is. As is with the broken transmission they want to give me $ 3,000. I'm upset because I know they will put in a transmission for no cost and then turn around and sell this car for at least $ 9,000. I think Honda should recall these transmissions because there is obviously a problem with them. I was told that since it is not a safety hazard it would not be recalled. This is not acceptable. I am so upset at Honda right now I am thinking about purchasing another brand vehicle instead of the Odyssey that I ordered. There has to be a recall on these transmissions soon.

For now I'm waiting for a call back from Good Will repair to see if they will assist me with the repair. I have a feeling that they are not going to do anything as the first person that I spoke with told me that Honda will not be able to assist me as I was out of my warranty period. And I said " No sh*t.... If I was still under warranty I would not be calling you ." They obviously try to cut corners and hire less than average employees as well. Good luck and please do not buy a 2003 Honda Accord.

Anthony S.

Bloomingdale, IL, USA

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problem #150

2007Oct 01

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles

My Accord was just over 5 years old with only 30,000 miles. The transmission failed, like so many others. Even though I was only out of warranty by two months, they did not offer any assistance. I took it to an independent shop, and had it repaired. The next day, I went and bought a Ford Fusion, given what I had read on here and in Consumer Reports. I've only done oil changes, at $35 each time. They haven't tried to sell me $250 "maintenance packages." It's been completely trouble free and costs very little to maintain. I never thought I'd go back to a domestic car, but I really could not be happier.

mikelondon

London, ON, Canada

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problem #149

2009Apr 01

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 113,000 miles

Started about 2 weeks ago, transmission started slipping at around 20-25 miles per hour. Engine would rev, but no power. Once I would back off gas pedal, tranny would kick in and I would be off and going again. Decided to stay in right lane while driving so I could get off the road if necessary until I could get car in.

Took car to my local, trustworthy mechanic- LEVON AT ARK AUTOMOTIVE-here in San Marcos, who advised me that Honda knows their transmissions from the early 2000 model years suck and that I should go to my local dealer. Well, on April 1st, I was at Cush Honda in Escondido, bright and early and after keeping my car ALL DAY, I was told they could do nothing to fix it, it's an "internal failure" and replacement of the tranny is the only option. Oh ya, by the way, it will be about 4 grand!

Service adviser was great, very sympathetic to me. Flat out told me that Honda knows there is a problem with these transmissions but because there hasn't been a "safety issue" there will be no recall and thus, for those of us out of warranty, there will be no assistance in paying for new transmission. He advised me to call American Honda to see if they would at least cover a portion of replacement.

Today, called American Honda. Rep on phone nearly laughed when I told her my story and asked for assistance paying for repair. Said that 113 thousand miles is good reliability and I should be happy. She told me Honda never claims high mileage reliability and that the consumer/Honda owners are the ones saying that Honda vehicles will last a long time. She "regrets to inform me that American Honda can offer no assistance at this time."

Anyway, my mechanic at ARK says it should be worth it for me to go ahead and replace tranny rather than take the plunge and buy a new car. For me, though, it's hard to invest another 4 grand into a car that is 6 years old and has over 100K miles. UGGGGGH-I'm soooo ticked off!

Traci H.

San Marcos, CA, USA

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problem #148

2009Apr 03

Accord EX 3.0L V6 Sohc (Mfi)

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

No one has been under the hood of my Honda except the mechanics at the Honda Dealership. I have had my Honda transmission serviced 2 times @ 30,000 miles & 70,000 and now with only 104,000 miles my transmission completely goes out on me. I have complained to the Honda Dealership in the past about my car lacking speed/power and they simply told me they were unable to duplicate the problem & there were no error codes found. I feel that I have done all the expected service to my car and that this failure should not fall on me seeing as I have done everything in my control to maintain the life of my transmission and car. I will be calling the (800) number for Honda Customer Service first thing Monday morning to complain & I pray that they will help me resolve this problem.

Well I filed a case with American Honda Customer Care (800) 999-1009 on Monday 4/06 and today 4/09 I received their offer to cover 70% of the cost ($4000) with me ending up spending $1200. I will be receiving a remanufactured Transmission with a 3yr/36K Warranty which is something that I'm really interested in since I'm still paying on the car and I sure don't want to get stuck in the situation a year or 2 from now. I'm not as happy as I would like to be but I'm glad that they fit the bill for something. But now that they are admitting some of the blame there should be something more that can be done. I added my name to the Class Action List with the Lawyer from New York that another member listed.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that this solves my Transmission problem.

onieleeblue

Long Beach, CA, USA

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problem #147

2009Mar 26

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 116,000 miles

I had the car go from 60 to 20 mph on the interstate. AAA towed me to one of their service centers and told me it was the brakes. So after paying $877.06, I go 30 miles onto the NJ Turnpike where it happened again. AAA customer service would only tow me 3 miles, not back to the service center. The mechanic drove it and said there was no problem. I told him it only happened above 60 mph. He went on the Garden State Parkway and he was not happy when he called.

This problem is not about quality or cost, both of which are ridiculous. This is a safety issue. Any car that locks up at this speed is UNSAFE. I wonder what Honda would have paid if I was rear-ended by a semi. Sorry to rant, but I am calling Honda, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and my congressman tomorrow. I suggest you all do the same.

Lawrence M.

Hoboken, NJ, USA

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problem #146

2009Mar 03

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,000 miles

My car would not go more than 20 mph and the engine was revving, making an awful noise and jumping forward once it would go into 3rd gear. I called the dealer immediately and was told to bring the car in. I called Honda North America (1-800-999-1009) immediately and filed a claim after reading an abundance of complaints about the same model year as my vehicle on this site. Unfortunately, the Honda employee assigned to my case was rude and not compassionate to say the least and automatically told me, “Honda cannot cover the cost of your transmission because your car is over warranty.” If they tell you this do not except it as the final offer.

After filing the claim with Honda North America I left work to take my car into the dealer and again the car would not go past 20 mph except this time I was driving in an intersection when the car COMPLETELY STOPPED WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS AND I WAS LEFT IN THE INTERSECTION WITH PEOPLE HONKING AND SWERVING TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF MY CAR. The transmission had failed and I got the call the next day from the dealer. Come to find out the policy is that new transmissions aren’t built and put in but only remanufactured. Luckily for me I have been a loyal customer and always taken my car to the same dealer and It was decided through the regional manager (I believe my dealer had a big part in this as well and I am very thankful for my service adviser) that Honda would pick up all costs except for $300.00 that I would be responsible for. I was also given a 3yr / 36,000 mile warranty on the transmission.

On Wednesday, March 25 the transmission is giving me problems again and I am taking my car back to the dealer to have it looked at AGAIN. The light is flashing while in drive and is showing signs of slipping. I found out today, Thursday March 26 that the transmission needed a new 3rd Gear Pressure Switch because the one that was in the remanufactured transmission is defective. The remanufactured transmission has only been in my car for a few weeks.

I am in utter disbelief that a car company that prides itself on quality and reliability isn't owning up to placing faulty transmissions in their cars. This is indeed a saftey hazard and these transmissions need to be a safety recall!!!

jlynf

Huntington Beach, CA, USA

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problem #145

2009Feb 03

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 112,000 miles

Large prominent Honda dealer sold the car as not having a warranty. I asked about one, but dealer stated "It's a Honda, you don't need one." Having had several Honda's in the past I hesitated and then agreed. Only 3 days after I had the car I was on the interstate and the car made a loud noise and then came to almost a complete stop. Without my seat belt on I would have gone straight through the windshield. I was able to get the car back up to approx 30 mph and drove to the next exit - where thankfully - there was a Honda dealership. They took a look at it the next day and stated the transmission had totally failed and it would have to be completely replaced at a cost of over $3,300.

Being out of state, I called the dealership I purchased it from and they stated as I had not purchased a warranty that it was not their issue and that I would have to pay for the repair. I finally spoke to the GM of the dealership and he stated he would replace it for cost $2,600, throwing out the labor charges. I still ended up having to pay $100 for a night in a hotel and I had to get a U-haul truck and trailer the next day (costing an additional $300) so I could tow the vehicle back to the dealership in Richmond.

Watch out on this model year, if the transmission is original, make sure you have a warranty!

goodtime42

Richmond, VA, USA

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problem #144

2009Mar 25

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 114,000 miles

Ive been on phone with Honda cust. serv. all day. transmission failed. they are going to try fill and drain 3 times and see if helps and check for metal. ive found so many people with similar issues and complaints about same thing. reason i think we all go with Honda and pay little extra is quality. If they don't stand behind this ill never buy another Honda again or take my car to the dealership who has been up to now only people to work on my car. i also filed a complaint with the nhtsa. and filed complaint with honda and had my case refereed to a regional person and im asking for compensation or do partial pay of maybe 200 to get a warranty on part. dont really want a used tranny but don't have much choice

Mark P.

Weirton, WV, USA

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problem #143

2009Mar 24

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,002 miles

I had a check engine light come on, which the code was revealed to be a P0741 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off. I called the local Honda Dealership. The service rep was reportedly not aware of any transmission problems with the 2003 Accord, but knew immediately that the code signified transmission replacement. She went on to say the re-manufactured transmission would cost approximately $3,300 to $3,500 to replace and would be warranted for 36,000 miles. She also said that Honda America had limited any financial help on this issue beyond 5 years or 75,000 miles. She was surprisingly well-versed on this issue with respect to her original representation that this model year had not been problematic. In fairness to her, she may just know that a P0741 code spells doom for transmissions in general???

I am going to attempt to contact Honda America to see if there is any relief given what appears to be a fairly pervasive problem. Meanwhile, I have not scheduled the replacement yet, seeking a better answer and the end to this cold sweat of disbelief...

Ryan M.

Paradise, CA, USA

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problem #142

2009Mar 22

Accord EX 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 81,000 miles

Ok, not going to beat a dead horse. As everyone else posted, the transmissions slips out and then won't go back into gear. Contacted Airport Honda, Alcoa TN and they said I had to get a new transmission, and when they say new they mean a re-manufactured one (used) for $3200 plus tax. It will take AT LEAST 2 weeks to get one. One of the other posters/complainers mentioned that they had to open a plant just to redo these transmissions.

One person mentioned calling a lawyer in New York. Her number (212)566-4356 and please report this problem! As more people join the movement, the more likely Honda will have to just fix this.

Also, on top of getting your name on the list with the lawyer, let the government know about this known safety hazard! My wife was stuck in a 3 lane road, stranded....this is an issue that needs to be addressed! Please take the 6-10mins to fill out a complaint at:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm

Jim G.

Kodak, TN, USA

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problem #141

2009Mar 19

Accord V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 108,500 miles

I can't believe my 2003 Honda Accord, V6, has transmission failure! I have just under 109000 miles on my car.....I totally did not expect a problem like this....this soon! Also, I'm surprised to see that I'm not the only person having this problem!

About 2 weeks ago, I noticed my car slipping out of gear.....my foot was on the gas pedal, but there was no acceleration, and the engine is revving. It happened a couple of times over a 2 week period, but then today it happened about 30 times over a five mile stretch. I was driving on the side of the road, with my hazards on, letting go of the gas pedal and stepping back on to the gas pedal trying to get it to shift into any gear for power. So after about 30 times and finally getting to my destination.....I was then thinking....Now how am I going to get home???

I took my car into the Honda dealer today, where I have all my car maintenance done, religiously I might add, and the service guy at the dealer said 'HE'S NEVER HEARD OF ANY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FOR THE 2003, V6, HONDA ACCORD.' Because of the fact that I've taken my car into the dealer for everything else in the past....and have developed a 'certain' level of trust over the years seeing the same people all the time.....AND then having this problem with my car now, AND finding this website with the same type of transmission complaints before I went into the dealer to talk with this guy.....I can honestly say....I feel that this guy was hosing me!....if you know what I mean?!?!

To explain further, I called that American Honda number, explained my problem, got a case number. They then told me they would call my dealer for me and "brief" them of my situation. So, by the time I got my car into the dealership service center, it seemed that they all knew I was coming, they had their story to tell me before they looked at my car, once they did look at my car, they confirmed it was transmission failure, they gave me prices etc. I pointed out to the service guy that I found many complaints regarding my car's make and model having transmission failure problems, I mentioned the goodwill, out-of-warranty compensation.....I mentioned why isn't this a recall??? .....I mentioned why isn't this a class-action lawsuit???.....and I'm still trying to figure out what I'm going to do.

The service guy told me he was "briefed" of my situation....which leaves me feeling like....they had plenty of time to get their story together.

Why isn't this a class-action suit yet??? The preceding models have class action lawsuits for their transmission problems.....and I believe we are having similar if not the same types of transmission problems. Seriously, why isn't this a recall???

The service guy today told me 'he sees people come in all the time with transmission problems....of preceding years models....but that doesn't include the 2003 model' ....I don't know....it seems to be about that time.....I think they'll start to pour in.....it just takes time for everyone else to catch up in mileage.....

lynnda0077

Escondido, CA, USA

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problem #140

2009Feb 16

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 109,000 miles

I initially found this site when I was quoted a 4000 for parts and labor to replace the transmission. It was shocking to see how many people have had the exact same experience that I am having. Honda customer service was for the most part attempting to be helpful. Albert Chin was handling my case and to make a long story short it took almost a month to get a final offer from corporate. He often times would not call back when he said he would. Also he wanted copies of all records any work done on the transmission. Since I was the second owner I could not provide that. He said that I had to prove that I have maintained the transmission. During my attempt to find all documents regarding the transmission, I found out the transmission had been replaced in 2004 because it failed after only one year. Therefore in the 6 year life of this car it has had 2 transmissions fail. WTF According to corporate this car is "technically not considered a lemon, but it sure is sour. This whole situation is very disappointing because I had a 1990 accord before this car and the original transmission failed just last year.
Since I lacked documentation and I guess I have not bought enough Honda cars to be considered a loyal customer (I have owned 3 hondas) the best they would offer was 10% off the total cost. My husband was really irked with the offer and expressed that to our case worker, at which point the case worker said he was advised to rescind the offer if we were not happy with it (really great customer service). Luckily (I guess) the general manager of downtown L.A. Honda was kind enough to offer to do the job for 2500ish. So a month after we initially took the car in to the dealer for repair we are finally getting the car back today (theoretically)
Honda just isn't the company they once were and I will not be buying another car from them again.

pono

Los Angeles, CA, USA

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problem #139

2007Dec 05

Accord LX 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,351 miles

The transmission failed in this car, which has been well maintained and never abused. It was in to the dealer for a recall to have some modification done during my warranty period, and the required maintenance was performed on this vehicle. Honda was not helpful at all, they wanted me to pay up front to have the dealer replace the transmission at a cost of $3,500 plus applicable taxes with no guarantee that they would assist in any way with the cost. I refused to put in another Honda transmission that was same as the one that had just failed prematurely; one which had a 20k warranty only. So, I bought a used transmission at a wrecker, one that had been rebuilt by a transmission shop and had 30k on it. It is still working fine and I now have 165,000 on the car.

I feel that I was not treated fairly by Honda and I would not recommend that anyone buy from Honda since when you have a problem they were not very easy to deal with. This transmission expired only 10k after the warranty was over, as a tradesman who builds and races cars, I know a great deal about transmissions and I am confident that this failure was a result of a long term build up of wear material that finally plugged up the fluid passage in the transmission causing complete failure of the unit. Honda never even offered to look at the old transmission which I still have at home.

The other issue I have had with this vehicle was with the brakes. They have been replaced multiple times, three times up front both pads and rotors, four times in rear.

Greg F.

Ripley, ON, Canada

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problem #138

2008Aug 20

Accord LX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 96,000 miles

Sorry for a long message and for possible errors, English is not my native language.

I have a 2003 Honda Accord LX V6 automatic. Bought it 5 years ago by spending all the money I had earned during grad school years, thought it should be a reliable car…

My story started by me taking my car to Midas for 90K maintenance where the guys told me the car is in "perfect shape", only the front tires need to be replaced soon. Two weeks after that, the car transmission broke down – the same symptoms as described here: the car would not shift from 2nd gear up, the transmission fluid was burned. I brought it to Midas, Midas took it to a local Honda dealership, where it is right now. I was quoted $3400 to fix the problem.

I looked up the problem on the Internet, found this forum and other websites and called American Honda and asked for a Goodwill Repair. Talked to a guy called Ray I think Hasini was his last name, or something like that. He has asked me to collect all the original invoices and receipts for all of my maintenance for the past 5 years. Believe it or not, I have done so, for all but a couple of maintenance's and faxed it over to him!

Long story short, he at first offered to cover 50% of the transmission parts (not labor). Then he called me and said that he had called a mechanic (Mike) at the Honda dealership and had changed his mind and nothing will be covered. When I asked him what had changed and why he changed his mind, he said the car was at $96K mileage and the warranty has expired. When I tried to explain to him that he had known (and even had told me) about all this already - before asking to fax additional papers and that he had already made his 50% offer knowing this – he just said he made his final decision and would not change his mind. Interestingly, I called Mike after that and Mike told me he has not heard from American Honda in a while, so either Mike or Ray were not telling me the truth – you have to love Honda people.

I tried then to talk to Ray's manager, "Alfred Chen". This guy was constantly pushing me and twisting and bending my words, trying to find all the reasons not to offer a good will repair. For instance, he was saying I should have repaired some problems the dealership has discovered and I had to explain to him, time and time again, that, Midas told me that the "car was in perfect shape" just two weeks before the problem and that I could not fix anything since nothing has been found. But he just would keep on twisting and bending this for quite a while.

I was at lunch when Alfred called me and did not have the paperwork or a Honda Manual on me, unlike him. He used it by lying to me that according to the Manual I was supposed to do a transmission fluid change at 30K and have not done so till my 90K maintenance. That was a lie. Firstly, the Manual says the first change should be done at 60K and not 30K. Secondly, I have done it at 60K, ironically at a Honda dealership! Honda rejected a goodwill repair.

Alex K.

San Diego, CA, USA

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problem #137

2009Mar 13

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles

53K miles, car was in the perfect shape and well-maintained. Total transmission failure... enough said.

Alex B.

Kennesaw, GA, USA

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problem #136

2009Feb 27

Accord EX-L 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,636 miles

This is an update to my previous complaint.

I called Honda to see what they would cover. Their answer; $0.00.
Their exact words were, "we did a safety recall in 2004, (i purchased the car in 06) so we fixed the problem. You are responsible for any other repairs."

Basically I'm out $3500.00

I will never buy another Honda, Ever!!

moser

Madison, NJ, USA

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problem #135

2009Feb 13

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 104,120 miles

got a call from American Honda claim being reviewed, dealer wants 3360 to fix. my Honda civic had 320K miles when traded, nothing major like that. Upset that a Honda would tear up like that had i BMW before this and it was always in the shop. Traded to get More reliable car. ha. I am hoping Am Honda will take care of most of this problem.

Eric A.

Kat, GA, USA

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problem #134

2009Feb 16

Accord EX 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 135,000 miles

I found this site only after I had transmission failure yesterday on the interstate during rush hour traffic. There really isn't much more I can say that others have not said already. I bought my 2003 Honda Accord in September '06 from my cousin who had bought it new. I basically went to accelerate to pass someone who was going 60mph (the speed limit was 70mph) and my car hit about 6,000rpms but would not get past 40mph! I had to pull off to the side and turn off my car. I was okay the rest of the way on the interstate, but when I pulled off at my exit it happened again. I turned off the car again and restarted it to get to the traffic light. I basically went about 5mph the rest of the way to get to work. I couldn't even pull into a parking spot without restarting my car again!

I had the car towed to a reputable Aamco shop. My cousin has a local mechanic shop and recommended this transmission guy. They told me that I was looking at a complete transmission rebuild! They quoted me $1,600 low end and about $2,200 worst case scenario.

I called Honda Customer Service and basically they told me that there was nothing they could do for me since the recall work had been done in '04 (a bandaid fix if you ask me!) and because of the mileage on my car. My father will be talking to the local Honda dealership (which I've already had a rough history with) today and I am really not sure if anything else can be done. I may just be forking over $1,600.

I am quite disappointed in Honda because everyone sings their praises. I will not buy a Honda again.

hanna

Nashville, TN, USA

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problem #133

2009Feb 12

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles

We bought the 2003 Accord EX-V6 for my wife from Herb Chambers in January 2003. I immediately brought it to a local dealership (Bernardi Honda) and complained about the sluggish shifting from 1st into 2nd gear. Of course I was told that this was normal and everything was ok.

In 2004, at 28k miles, we brought the car in for a recall of the oil jet kit. I complained again about transmission issues. I still have the paperwork, my complaint in the document is recorded as:
"Customer states perform 2nd gear inspection, possible lack of lubrication during certain driving conditions, inspected transmission - all check ok."

In the fall of 2008, the transmission was serviced a Honda dealership and the transmission fluid was replaced.

Today the car has 130k miles on it and the transmission went. It shifts into first, and that is it. No reverse, no higher gears. Now my suspicion that something was wrong with the torque converter from the start seems to have been proven correct.

I have yet to contact Honda about who will pay for this repair. We paid thousands in various other repairs over the last years and we are

pubs2009

Medfield, MA, USA

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problem #132

2009Feb 26

Accord EX 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,500 miles

I bought this car in September of 07 for 15k with 59k miles. A year and a half later and 25k miles the transmission goes out. When it happened I was upset but thought it happens and I was going to go about my business and get it fixed. Then, I found this website and 131 other complaints! The same problem, same car, same avg. mileage. Now i'm very disappointed, I bought this car for the reliability. That's why the name Honda adds 7k dollars to the cars value is for Reliability. I could have bought a Ford but I spent an extra 7k for Reliability. Next I take it to the dealership, they tell me to contact the corporate office and they will most likely take care of me because this is a common problem with the 03 accord. The district manager at corporate was rude and basically told me that since I don't spend a lot of money at Honda I am not an important customer. He told me they would not cover any of the cost. I am extremely disappointed in the product and even more disappointed with the customer service I recieved with Honda Corporate. After this experience I will not be taking any business to Honda ever again. Its very sad to see as I strongly believe in the Honda product, but I am very disappointed that Honda in represented by someone who can not make the moral and ethically correct decision to take care of the customer. This is an obvious manufacturer defect and I will be waiting for my recall paperwork.

James P.

Overland Park, KS, USA

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problem #131

2009Feb 01

Accord EX 3.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 99,302 miles

As all other complaints about the transmission failures I think Honda needs to fix something. They know of the problem but do little to help. I bought my car used with 65K miles on it and at 99285 miles hada small shift problem. I took it to Honda who charged me $200 to change the fluid and then tell me I needed a transmission @ $3500. I contacted Honda hot line and they said they would do a good will repair if I paid $2400 (plus tax of course) they would cover the rest. Since I was not the original owner and I did not have it serviced at 30K and 60K they would not do any more. Still sits in yard and I am still trying to get Honda to belly up to the bar.

schlingj

Laurel Hill, Florida, USA

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problem #130

2008Dec 18

Accord EX V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 102,000 miles

I'm another transmission failure victim of the 2003 Honda Accord EX V6. The transmission started slipping at around 100K miles and then failed at 102K. Honda agreed to replace the transmission under a one-time goodwill split of 40% to Honda and 60% to me. While they had no legal obligation to offer this, it is obvious that Honda is well aware of the problems and is trying to limit expense by waiting for problems to surface instead of recalling and replacing the transmission. The failure of these transmissions could cause a major accident and possibly someone's life and it will end up costing much more to Honda.

nashg01

Clayton, NC, USA

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