Problems with 2002 Honda Accord POWER TRAIN

At 65000 miles the transmission started slipping in 1st and 2nd gears. i started researching this on the internet because i felt that a reliable automobile like a honda accord shouldn't have a transmission go at such low millage. there were several hundred people that have the same year model honda accord with the same automatic transmission that have had the exact same problem at low millage. honda of america knows that this is a defect in their product and refuse to do anything about it. it is not at all fair to their customers. i would like to see them step up to the plate and help us with this issue. i called them and the person i talked to was very rude and told me that it wasn't their problem and would not help in any way.

I have a honda accord 02'. the transmission slips like crazy and i drive the car like its an angel. no matter how fast or slow i accelerate from a stop the transmission will thump switching gears. when i go to pull out into traffic it take the trans a second to catch leaving me rolled out in the road for a few and i don't know if one day its not gonna catch and i get hit. i would like a recall on this its super dangerous! *tr

2002 honda accord ex, 100,000 miles. maintenance light came on and almost immediately the vehicle began to shake at speeds of 40 mph or lower. mechanic said total transmission failure. *tr

My 2002 honda accord se (automatic transmission, 4-cyl) has problems with the transmission. it is very slow to shift from 1st to 2nd gear. the transmission has been flushed without positive results and it has been recommended that the transmission be replaced. the mileage is 106,000 miles. hearing of other similar complaints, this could have negative results in heavy traffic. a owner of a transmission repair business, said this car should not be driven and it has been known to have the transmission come apart on the road. *tr

Dealer reports transmission failure. all required maintenance has been performed and car has not been abused. honda refuses to issue a recall. *kb

I turned on the car and the transmission had failed. 100k miles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. when the accelerator pedal was engaged the vehicle accelerated when she shifted from first to second gear. the failure occurred intermittently and it also recurred while driving in reverse. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where she was informed that the failure was within the transmission. an authorized dealer informed her that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued to occur intermittently. the failure and current mileages were 110,000. the vin was unavailable.

I own a 2002 honda accord se with 96+ miles on it and i already have my check engine lights on with transmission problem (tcc). initial slippage/jerking of acceleration causes a threat while driving and i would strongly recommend this model to be recalled. reference: http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/accord/2002/transmission /transmission_slipping_and_jerking.shtml. *tr

2002 honda accord started having transmission problems around 98k miles. transmission would jerk and slip and then stay stuck in first gear. eventually the tcs lights would come on and light up the prnd321 indicating an electrical problem. would have to pull off the road in busy traffic and shut down the car and then restart it to clear the electrical issue. eventually would get the car to shift out of first gear and then could continue on driving. after reading hundreds of the same complaints online, i contacted honda customer service who then directed me to the dealer. the dealer charged me $115 to hook my car up to the computer to tell me i had a transmission problem and it would need to be replaced with an estimate of $4500. the dealer called the regional case manager at honda to request a goodwill repair assistance and they were turned down. the dealer indicated that honda was not obligated to do anything since the vehicle was out of warranty. i referred to the hundreds of exact same complaints and the safety issues involved with a car not being able to drive normally in traffic. i am now researching the cost to repair the transmission (outside of honda) as opposed to the $4500 charge they wanted to replace the faulty transmission. *tr

I parked my auto in a business parking lot ,removed ignition key and exited vehicle. i was called to reception minutes later to be told that my vehilcle had rolled back hitting another vehicle which was occupied and parked. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact was driving approximately between 30-40 mph, the transmission exhibited severe hesitation and slipping of the gears. the vehicle taken was taken to a transmission auto shop for diagnosis. the technician informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. the transmission was replaced with a new transmission. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Driving down road at 37mph transmission disengaged and engine started to rev high. lost all forward motion in vehicle. the transmission will continue to disengage when it heats up. i took it to honda dealer and they told me that the clutch had burned out. i found online that the transmissions may fail due to lack of thread-locking compound on nut for low clutch. *tr

My car did not show any warning signs of failure until i was driving on the highway then the transmission started slamming into gear as i accelerated causing lurching. i had to send my honda accord 2002 to the repair shop for a new transmission at only 85000 miles. all the transmission dealers i communicated with stated that they have never heard of a transmission breaking at such low mileage. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord ex. the contact stated that while the vehicle was in drive, the contact was able to remove the keys from the ignition and the vehicle proceeded to roll forward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 205,000.

I own a 2002 honda accord lx v6 automatic transmission. the transmission down shift very rough and slip when up shift. i followed all the recommended maintain schudule. the dealer says it needs a new transimission and honda usa is not covering the cost. this car should be recalled this is a very serious safety concern as it feel like it may stall on the road. *tr

2002 honda accord: 2 codes were pulled p0700 & po740....... american honda non responsive with myself or honda dealer. vehicle has 76474 miles. *tr

2002 honda accord se just started having a transmission problem. car would lurch forward while stopped, which could have caused an accident. the car while driving would surge and jump out of gear, which could also cause an accident. second transmission in 70,000 miles. after reading on the internet, there has seems to be hundreds of complaints about this transmission. honda needs to own up to there faulty transmissions. *tr

Transmission issue-hesitation and hard shifting. total transmission replacement was recommended by local honda dealership. *tr

2002 honda accord with automatic transmission transmission started slipping after 64,000 miles and is a known defect in this year model car. i started slipping in first gear and then in first and second gears. i started doing some research and this is an issue with many customers and honda refuses to help resolve the issue. i called honda of america and they told me they knew nothing about this issue and refused to help with it. i did a search on google for "2002 honda accord transmission issues" and found people had the same problem. *tr

Transmission slippage between 1st and 2nd gears on 2002 honda accord automatic. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. while driving approximately 15-20 mph, she engaged the accelerator and the vehicle failed to accelerate. she removed her foot from the accelerator and tried to accelerate again and it hesitated. the contact stated the failure was constant. she took the vehicle to a local mechanic and he advised her that the failure was with the transmission. the contact then took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and she was informed that the problem was with her transmission and the cost of the repairs would be approximately $1,700. the vehicle had not been repair. the approximate failure mileage was 76,400 and the current mileage was 76,474.

Failure of transmission in 2002 honda accord can damage vehicles computer causing immediate stalling. *tr

I have a 2002 honda accord and it has 106,000 miles on it. it just passed the warranty period. the transmission on this vehicle has serious problem and it is a safety issue. when you stop at a red light or stop sign and when you start the vehicle will not move and the engine roars and the rpm shoots. the vehicle behind me might think that it is moving and can come and hit from behind. it also has the problem of suddenly accelerating or suddenly losing speed and thus becoming a safety issue. the dealer informed me that the transmission is at fault. after some research i have found that it is a very common problem for this model of vehicle. honda is not ready to accept any responsibility and says everything is alright. please act before something happens and take action against honda. *tr

I just purchased a car from a third party and the car drove nicely but it had some dashboard lights on so i took the car to my mechanic the next day. he went through the car and checked the codes. the code that came up was the tc (torque converter) solenoid. he recommended replacing the transmission oil to see if that might knock off some crud off the solenoid. the next day i went to get it serviced and noticed on my way to the mechanic that my car seemed to come to a dead stop when i stopped instead of having the feeling like it was still in gear and ready to move forward. i told my mechanic about it, he did the service and said to drive it around to get the new fluid moving through the system. i immediately started having worse issues, the car was not going into first gear when i hit the gas, the rpms would go up and then the car would lurch forward into second. i felt this was not safe because i could ram into the car in front of me if i wasn't careful. when i would stop at a light, i would stop several feet behind the vehicle in front of me to allow for more room to lurch ahead, and i was very concerned about parking my car in the garage if it might unexpectedly lurch into the wall. by the time i got home, my d4 light was flashing. my mechanic recommended not driving until the transmission was checked out. i was surprised when the transmission shop said i needed to replace the transmission ... at 81,700 miles!?!?. the cause of the problem was a clutch drum and something about a ceiling ring being worn down. they did a soft part overhaul and had to replace the torque converter, clutch drum and linear solenoid. after doing some research, i understand that there was a recall for a similar issue for this type of car in a previous year. i think this year should be added to the list. *tr

This is an update to the safety complaint that i submitted yesterday. i just had an update from the transmission shop about my vehicle. in the initial inspection, they missed the fact that a baring spun out and said this was the actual cause of the transmission going out and that this is a design flaw. the baring part was 91007-pcj-003. they also said that the secondary idle gear was another main component that was part of the problem. *tr

I have a 2002 honda accord ex..with a huge transmission problem. i have maintained my vehicle and it started shifting hard about a year ago. now it wont go into most gears. while i was driving it, it just started revving really high...in traffic, and wouldn't go forward. i had to pull off the road to avoid being in an accident. i have been researching this and it seems this year and model have a defect that is not being addressed by honda. *tr

2002 accord coupe se - transmission lurching began in approx. oct 2008. became very bad in june 2009 at that time slippage also started occurring. had transmission rebuilt at a cost of almost $4,000. vehicle now has approx 125,000 miles. noticed slippage a couple weeks ago - the slippage nearly resulted in an accident. check engine light came on over the weekend. took it straight to independent repair shop for diagnosis. transmission again; came up with two codes: torque converter clutch system and transmission failure. now have to take back for more work. *tr

2002 honda accord se 4cylinder,at transmission harsh jerky shifts starting from a dead stop going from 1st to 2nd. *tr

2002 honda accord ex v6. the transmission was determined by holler honda to be terminal, meaning no good needing to be replaced. the danger occurs when you have to accelerate with the normal traffic flow and are unable to because of slipping and improper shifting. a accident waiting to happen. i'm sure there have already been accidents due to this by people who unaware of the severity of the problem. from what i've read this is a very common problem, honda has agreed to split the cost of the repair of $4,600, with my mom having alzheimer's and me no job that figure might as well be 4 million dollars. please somebody help us with this problem. *tr

Transmission randomly jerks. not safe to drive. *tr

This is a 2002 honda accord se with 66,000 miles. for the past six months, the automatic transmission slips when shifting gears, resulting in a several-second ag before the gears re-engage and the car is capable of accelerating. it is more pronounced at lower gears (1-3). over the last six months, the slip has become more severe, despite transmission fluid changes by both a honda dealership and an independent mechanic. both sources identified the problem as existing within the transmission, but could not pinpoint the precise source of the problem, and both recommended a new transmission. because of the lag between gears and subsequent delay in acceleration, the car is unreliable when driving in even moderately dense traffic. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact stated when driving at various speeds, the transmission would slip when going from first gear to second gear. the failure would occur intermittently when the vehicle is cold. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for further inspection. the failure mileage was 67,500 and the current mileage was 68,200.

Tcc circuit malfunction code:p0740

I was driving my 2002 honda accord with 68,600 miles up the ortega highway between lake elsinore and san juan capistrano (this is a rather curvy, steep road) and i stepped on the brake to slow down and the car lurched and when i stepped on the gas it wouldn't accelerate immediately, just kind of lurched again. did this a couple times before it would really get going again and then the engine was revving in high gear. gears did not change. i later stopped to turn around and the car would not go in reverse. when i finally got home to san diego i took it in to my mechanic and he said i needed a new transmission. he suggested i take it to the dealership for a second opinion. they agreed. my problem is that the car has been well maintained and it shouldn't be needing a new transmission. hondas normally run well into the mid to high 100,000 mileage range before needing new transmissions. the cost of the repair is $3500.00 which is alot of money for me. i believe the car is a lemon. and it posed a safety issue for me while i was on the road. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. while driving and trying to accelerate the transmission jerked and slipped in and out of gear. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 124,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact stated while driving at speeds of 35 mph, the vehicle began exhibiting severe jerking while in first and second gear. the dealer advised the transmission would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and would not provide any assistance. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the failure mileage was 126,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda accord. the contact stated on several occasions he noticed when he gets in his vehicle and attempts to start it, it will not start because the vehicle is in drive. the contact stated his vehicle is suppose to have a system that does not allow him to take the key out of the ignition without the vehicle being in park. the dealer had not been contacted. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage is 115,000.

2002 honda accord automatic transmission failed on march 3, 2010 while driving on md-355 highway during rush traffic hours causing panic to the driver. the engine kept revving up, but automatic transmission gears do not change, not picking up speed, and car does not move. the car has only 90000 miles. shouldn't this require a recall by honda? can nhtsa investigate this issue for complaints from other drivers, and follow up with honda company. *tr

At 65,000 miles, my honda is jerking and skidding. i took it to the mechanic they said it was the transmission, it needs replacement. honda is aware of the problem but it is not recalling, it is waiting for people to die, just like toyota before it would recall the transmission or replace for free. *tr

Honda has an ongoing problem with the 2002 honda accord transmissions. i bought my car in february of this year with 64000 miles on it. the transmission is ruined in this car. the dealership definitely did their best to cover this issue before i drove it off the lot. come to find out honda has thousands of complaints on defective transmissions on this model accord. honda needs to be found at fault for this issue. i bought the car for $10,000 and am now stuck with a lemon and a $3000 repair bill that i cannot afford. honda needs to step up to the plate and held accountable. *tr

Transmission jerks or lunges forward when coming to a complete stop. i am afraid vehicle will jump forward into oncoming traffic or the poor person in front of me. *tr

1. my car has been taken care of and serviced religiously since it was bought brand new in 2002. a honda accord. 2. the transmission slips when i'm dowshifting to accelerate. it does it all the time unless i completely stop. 3. i haven't replaced the transmission because there are endless quantities of people with the same problem on the 2002 honda accords and honda still hasn't issued a recall. *tr

My 2002 honda accord v6 coupe experienced a stuck throttle and runaway acceleration. i slowed the car with the brakes, shifted into neutral, turned off the engine, then re-started it. it went back to redline. finally, kicking the gas pedal caused the acceleration to stop. i noticed subsequently, that the cruise control had also failed. the dealership (darlings honda, in bangor, me), told me that the throttle body had broken, near the attachment point of the cruise actuator cable. they recommended that i replace the throttle body. it appears to me, that there is a flaw in the vehicle, that allows runaway acceleration when a mechanical failure of this kind occurs. i contacted american honda ("brian" at 800-999-1009 x 117738), and explained the problem to him. he got back to me two days later, and told me that honda was unwilling to fix the problem. i believe that this issue warrants an investigation, as it could have resulted in death or severe injury. the same vehicle also has developed a transmission problem, over the last year or so. it feels like the transmission is beginning to fail. there is a delay between gears, that feels like the torque converter isn't locking up as fast as it used to. it makes pulling out into traffic more difficult. despite there having been an admitted transmission problem, with 2002 v6 accords, the dealer suggests that i try another transmission fluid change, instead of replacing the transmission. they cite the car's high mileage, 142,000 miles, as the reason that honda will not pay for any safety or warranty related issues. please advise. *tr

I am an owner of three honda vehicles due to their reliability. i bought the 2002 honda accord ex v6 right after christmas (dec 26th, 2009). i bought it for my two sons to use (ages 17 and 18). a little over a month of owning the vehicle, my younger son reported to me that while he was driving the vehicle, several of the lights on the dashboard went off including the engine check light, the tcs light as well as the d4 light. he said that the car started acting weird and that the engine felt like it was stuck in the same gear. this was while he was on the highway and the engine started racing. i took the vehicle to several shops including aamco and they all indicated that this was a hard code and that the transmission needs to be replaced. cost from aamco was between $2,500 and $3,000 depending on what they find when they take the transmission apart. the vehicle had roughly 92,000 miles when i purchased it and barely had 1,000 miles when the issue popped up. the car remains somewhat drivable but the engine seems like it is going to explode because the gears seem to be stuck and the car races especially when on the highway. again, this vehicle was purchased for my two sons due to the supposed reliability of the honda vehicle. researching the issue on line, i've come across several sites exposing this same problem with these honda accords. i've called honda and their only response was that they do not handle recalls, nhtsa does and until they determine this is an issue, honda cannot do anything about it. i think that it is about time that nhtsa does the right thing by these honda owners who are experiencing the same issues that i am having with my transmission! *tr

It seems as if the automatic transmission is slipping. it occasionally happens but is more frequent when it's raining. it was raining lightly and i was at a dead stop at a red light and upon it turning green i gave it some gas but it barely moved but i did see the rpms climb like normal, this happened for approximately 2 seconds and then all of a sudden i heard a big metal clunk noise from the engine bay and the car jerked and started to move, this startled and i'm glad no one was in front of me because i may have rear ended them. i called american honda and informed them of my problem about a month ago but they said the 2002 accord in question did not have this problem because the vin did not fall between certain numbers. *tr

90,00 miles / transmission failed . hard shift very bad .impossible to get on highway .will need to spend 3500.00 to replace . this transmission in very bad . i am handicapped and getting stuck somewhere or not being able to get on a highway safely is a big hazard. *tr

Purchased the 2002 honda accord se coupe in march 2008 with 64k miles. after a few months of driving i began to feel a slight jerk when i placed my feet on the accelerator. took my car to a local honda dealership only to be told that i needed a transmission flush. after driving car i began to feel the slight jerk and over a year i recieved 2 transmission flushes. jerking has gotten so bad that i am not able to trade because it is basically a lemon. honda dealership has told me now that i need a new transmission. over 3k to replace and after calling american honda they refused to help with the cost. this is a known problem with the 2002 accords but yet they wont own up to it. i will never purchase a honda ever again. *tr

The transmission is failing, shifting hard and slowly, especially at slower speeds. it occurs every time i drive the car. have not gotten the transmission replaced yet.

This safety complaint is about the transmission failure of my 2002 honda accord ex 3.0 v6 the current mileage is about 90k. recently i felt the transmission had difficulty in shifting gears when accelerating from a full stop. on january 15, 2010, my wife drove the car entering into a highway and found it very hard to speed up and the car behind her had to brake to avoid a crash. then the check engine light of the car was on, and d4 light started to blink. the mechanic i went to pointed out (and honda dealer later confirmed) that the transmission fluid was burnt out and the transmission was a failure and had to be replaced. from my experience, i believe this is a major safety concern as the failure happens mostly when the car start to accelerate from stop or low speed and can lead to crash if the car can't speed up timely and the car in behind does not have time to respond. i found also many other similar complaints on carcomplaints.com, which suggest to me this is an inherent product problem for honda accord from year 2000 to 2003. *tr

I have a 2002 honda accord ex v6 automatic sedan. i have had all service done at the dealer of purchase. at 69,567 miles the car hesitated when accelerator pushed down. hesitation lasted 2-7 seconds then trans. engaged. after 3-5 days i took car to dealer. called in about 1 hour that transmission was shot, no repair possible, needed to replace with rebuilt. this was done at cost of $3,200. no service contract coverage no sharing of cost. seems unacceptable that at 69k there would be a total transmission failure. *tr