This vehicle had a Honda Recall and was satisfied by the prior owner. I purchased it used on 11/25/2017 as a used vehicle 2004 Honda Accord that had 92,034 miles and I paid $13,699.65 CASH and a Superior Warranty of 36 Mos and 100,000 Miles. When I drove the vehicle for 1,658 miles the transmission failed. The dealership honored their 90-day warranty, then October 2015, that transmission had issued and a speed sensor was replaced at 117,372 Miles. At 122,000 the transmission failed and the Superior warranty was used to replace that transmission. The second transmission is failing at 145,000 miles only 22,000 into the replacement and it failed at this point. The dealer is not willing to replace the transmission with a new transmission and is willing to work with me on getting into another used vehicle ... However, I wanted to see if there is a case prior to working with the dealer.

I wanted to keep this car as it was a purchase with no payments, and from my father's inheritance of which there is no further resources. Thank you for your time.

Was advised to have a transmission fluid replacement by local Honda dealer. Approx. 5,000 miles after the fluid replacement, the transmission began to seize up and eventually failed. After doing some research, a transmission fluid replacement is ill advised on older transmissions especially if it's performed incorrectly. Luckily I had my old paperwork and it stated local Honda dealer performed a transmission FLUSH (the wrong way to to do it) instead of a transmission DRAIN. A transmission flush is not recommended by Honda and performing one on an older engine has the propensity to completely ruin the transmission.

Local Honda dealer incorrectly flushed transmission fluid, contacted Honda corporate and received a new transmission + 3/year warranty for $1k.

I bought this 2004 Accord from a used car dealer to replace a vehicle that was rear-ended and totaled. I needed something reliable (or so I thought) and went with Honda based on its reputation.The transmission started slipping within two weeks of purchasing the car. It got progressively worse over the next 3 weeks until it completely failed and stranded me on the way home from work. I limped it to a transmission shop to find out the 3rd clutch had failed and that this was an extremely common problem with Honda's 5 speed automatic transmission. I had several options to fix the problem and chose the complete rebuild for $2700 with a 24 month/ 24,000 mile warranty from the shop that did the work.

I was beyond furious to find out just how widespread this kind of problem is with this year and model (mostly at myself for missing this information before I bought the car). However, Honda should be ashamed for manufacturing such crap and hanging people out to dry for expensive repairs. Almost 300 complaints of faulty transmissions on this website alone is mind-boggling.

Now that the car is fixed it runs really well but to be honest, I have such a negative association with this car it's very hard to enjoy it.

Needless to say, I will be avoiding Honda like the plague from here on out and I won't make the same mistake again.

Update from Jan 12, 2017: Update 1-11-2017--After the transmission rebuild, it was still never quite right. It would randomly slip just like the original problem. No real pattern other than it consistently slipping in the lower gears (1st-2nd on the upshift and 2nd to 1st on the downshift). It had also developed a high pitched whine in the morning when it was cold. Fortunately, the shop that rebuilt it kept taking it back (2 year/ 24,000 mile warranty). I was out of a vehicle for a week at a time while they would try and duplicate the problem. It was finally determined that the sprag clutch inside the transmission was the culprit. It probably should've been changed out in the first place.

Have trusted Honda in the past but now will think twice. After research I wish I had known about prior to purchasing this vehicle, I cannot believe Honda hasn't made right on their faulty transmissions from 2001-2004 in their Accords. It seems a quality company that wants to be known for the workmanship of their vehicles would have addressed the problems in their transmission design well before they did and additionally would have fixed their error on ALL vehicles that were sold with the problem. I am looking at a $2500 repair, and I am floored that Honda doesn't stand behind their brand more than what I have seen on this site and others. Really disappointed and will share my story with friends and family. Although the issue is on an older model vehicle, if Honda was this inept in their design and workmanship then what else might they mess up on current and future models? It appears if they do mess up, they are not willing to truly stand behind their product and do what's right by those who trusted in their brand.

Was driving at 100km/h on the freeway when the transmission shifted down for no reason. Wouldn't shift back up, just high RPM's if I hit the gas. So I pulled over, shut the car off, and waited a couple of minutes. Drove away and reached my destination.

Same thing happened twice on my way home. I tried to use the car for a few more days but it got to the point where it was pretty much undrivable.

Finally limped over to the dealership, and was told the torque converter was broken, which required an entire replacement. They offered a new Honda tranny for $5500, or a rebuild for $4500. Left and had a couple of independent shops look at it, ended up getting it done for just under $3700. Came with a 2 year / 20k kms warranty.

Wouldn't have bought the car if I researched a bit more and saw these problems.

Honda had a safety recall for the 5 speed automatic transmission on many of its cars back in 2004. My car was supposed to be included in the recall based on the VIN numbers listed in the recall documents on file with the NHTSA back in 2004. Honda developed a fix, an oil jet kit that would provide the extra lubrication required to prevent over heating and prevent premature failure and in rare cases a dangerous transmission lockup.

This complaint is more about Honda motor company of America and the way they behaved when I called inquiring why my call which was recalled never actually got recalled. My VIN matches the range on letter Honda sent to NHTSA and also in they're service bulletin (04-037). yet they sent me notice notice of recall and never intended to. somehow my VIN was excluded from the recall and Honda maintains that my VIN is not affected even though it fits the VIN range. Honda also says they don't know why it was not included but their records said my VIN is not included and so therefore it is not included. Well my transmission failed at 90,000 miles where most honda transmissions go well over 150000 miles, before requiring significant repairs. So here I am stuck with a useless Honda which will cost 4-6K to fix and Honda says the bill goes to me. I'm wondering how many more of these crap transmissions are out there getting ready to stand, dupe and possible injure or kill someone and Honda doesn't care. You know I'm done with Honda.

I LOVE HONDA VEHICLES, BUT I'M WONDERING AFTER BUYING THIS USED 2004 HONDA ACCORD EX WAS IT WORTH IT. AT FIRST IT RAN LIKE A DREAM AND REAL QUIET. IT TOOK ME TO WORK, ERRANDS WITHOUT A GLITCH. I WENT TO FAIRFAX AND BACK WITH NO PROBLEM. I HAD DONE ALL NECESSARY TUNE UPS AND EXCESS BY HAVING TIMING BELT AND WATER PUMP AND OTHER BELTS REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $2,000. NEVER DID IT OCCUR TO ME THAT I WOULD BE FORKING OUT MORE MONEY ON THE TRANSMISSION.

I WONDERED IF I PUT MONEY IN THE WRONG THINGS TO BEGIN WITH. BUT AFTER READING SO MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS PARTICULAR HONDA MODEL, AND ON TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, I AM NOW PART OF THE CLUB OF DISGRUNTLED 2004 HONDA ACCORD OWNERS.

I AM SADDENED THAT HONDA WOULD IGNORE ITS CUSTOMERS PLIGHT TO HAVE THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM FIXED ONCE AND FOR ALL. I STILL DON'T KNOW IF MY TRANSMISSION REBUILD WILL BE FOR GOOD. MY TCS LIGHT IS STILL ON, BUT THE HONDA DEALER SAYS IT MAY JUST NEED RESETTING. TRANSMISSIONS AMERICA GOT ALL NEW UP TO DATE PARTS FROM HONDA, BUT THE GUESSING GAME IS ON.

ON TOP OF THAT I HAVE NOW A HEAD GASKET LEAK. ANOTHER HEAD ACHE AND MORE MONEY. I HATE THE SMELL OF BURNT OIL FUMES. HONDA SHOULD KNOW THAT THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ARE THE HEART OF THE VEHICLE. IF HONDA WANTS CUSTOMERS, IT BETTER DO WHAT IS RIGHT FOR ITS CUSTOMERS. HONDA WAY BACK IN THE DAYS WAS KNOWN FOR QUALITY, BUT IN TODAY'S WORLD QUALITY MAY BE OUT THE WINDOW.

My 2004 Honda Accord has been well maintained. I was intending it to be my daughter's car who will turn 16 in two months. Fortunately the transmission failed on the highway and I was able to pull off safely on the shoulder. I lost a day of work and so far an estimated $3,100 including the tow back to town. I am fortunate this didn't happen two months later when my new driving daughter would be behind the wheel and driving in town traffic.

Based on the amount of comments on the internet, I assume there is some kind of class action law suit and would welcome assistance.

The transmission problem that I experienced with my 2004 Honda Ex 3.0 L is really annoying. While on the run I do not feel any problem in the transmission. I stop at a traffic light and then try to move on picks up speed feel gears change from first to two and then three only. Do not shift to forth and fifth. I manage to go short distances in rural areas without a big hassle.

Dealership need $5200 to replace the transmission. But after reading the complaints from other victims of this problem, new transmission can go through the same problem down the road. Now I need to stop the engine at every stop sign or light and crank up the engine and proceed as normal and noticed gears shift from first normally to fifth gear and runs normal until I come to the stage of braking. After braking the speed I cannot speed up by stepping on gas. Cut the engine completely and then start again and proceed.

This gives me the feeling that the problem is not the transmission but the ECM Electrical command module. But I could not locate this module if there is any in the Engine compartment. The command signals for the ABS unit works fine and auto cruise commands works fine. I appreciate if anyone could highlight on this situation.

Bought my 2004 Honda Accord V6 EX-L Automatic with only 52,000 miles on it. Absolutely loved it! Only thing I did to it was regular maintenance and new starter. One day was on my way to work, now had 101,000 miles on it and boom, the transmission started going crazy. Up-shifted and downshifted constantly. Then barely went at all. All the lights, engine light, TCM light, ABS light...whole dash lit up! Literally, limped into the parking lot of work.

That is when I called my friend and master mechanic. Got it towed and checked out at the shop. It was done! After doing a lot of research found out there were many complaints about the 2003-2007 Accord V6 transmissions. Blown away actually! Never did I think Honda had so many complaints. Had many Honda's in the past. 2 Preludes ('84, '85) 2 Accords ('90, '92). All 4cylinders!

I decided to get a transmission from a group in California...I live in PA. They were Honda transmission specialists that do a total rebuild and said to have corrected the manufacturing issues with these transmissions.

Shipped it here and the core back, had it installed and beautiful. As the miles were put on this transmission, something seemed not quite right. Here it is, now 11k on this transmission and all the lights went on including the D4 drive light started flashing. It reacted much different than the first time. As I found out it went into a "Limp" mode. At this time the engine light was on and the TCM light as well.

Had my mechanic check it out and he did a hard reset. All lights off! 20 minutes down the road...all back on. Codes were showing differently this time. Solenoid A, then B, then A and B, then nothing. Replaced the A solenoids, and reset and things were back to normal...drove all day! Next day, the same thing again! Again limped to my mechanic. Now another code! So, replace solenoid B. Good to go...ran like someone put a turbo in it! Chirped going into 2nd gear! We both looked at each other...like really! Wow! Decided to drive home and half way there, bam again!!! At this point...I'm not feeling this! Back to my mechanic...this car has been now in the shop for two weeks. The California Honda place was adamant that this was electrical!!! Seemed to me that would be the correct assessment? So now I am replacing all six solenoids. Praying this is the issue and not the ECU...not sure what else to do but drive this car to the dealer and show them all the complaints...and demand nicely at first a good trade in value. If they even want to consider me a life long Honda customer...they better! If not, everywhere and everyone will hear my story how Honda doesn't care about the quality of their cars. If they make an inferior product with this many complaints they should take care of the issue! Period!!! Verdict to be determined. I'll be following up!