Complete Honda Accord automatic transmission failure at 69,550 miles below incident almost resulted in rear end collision on interstate highway when attempting to accelerate onto entrance ramp and vehicle behind required evasive action to prevent rear end collision with my vehicle due to automatic transmission failure, failing to accelerate more than 20 mph. Four speed automatic transmission completely failed for my 1997 Honda Accord LX, 4-door, with only 69,550 miles. The "check engine" light illuminated, while the "D4" automatic transmission indicator flashed off and on at same time. Honda wouldn't drive in fourth gear and acted as it was slipping. Vehicle was brought to ed voyles Honda, marietta, Georgia on September 13, 2011 for diagnosis. Honda technician(s) advised that the "ECM code" disclosed that the transmission had completely failed and required replacement.

- Marietta, GA, USA

1997 Honda Accord LX, 4-door, 4-speed automatic transmission. Automatic transmission failure at 69,500 miles, September 09, 2011. Transmission slipping in fourth/third gear, with little acceleration. The "check engine" light came "on, " while at the same time the "D4" automatic transmission shift indicator was "blinking" on and off. Vehicle was brought to ed voyles Honda, marietta, Georgia on September 13, 2011, where Honda technician(s) checked diagnostic code(s) for "ECM." Honda technician(s) stated that the transmission, with only 69,500 miles had completely failed and required a new and/or rebuilt transmission, despite all preventative maintenance having been performed on the vehicle. Replacement cost expected to be $2,400 for a rebuilt transmission, or $5,500 for a new oem Honda replacement transmission. According to Honda service advisor, Honda has had previous automatic transmission failures involving this model and year. However, no mention of any extended warranty by Honda was mentioned, if any.

- Marietta, GA, USA

Honda Accord 1997, automatic transmission loosing gears, unable to maintain safe highway speed and associated high risk maneuvers to exit the drive lanes onto a shoulder. Third incident, third replacement transmission for the same reason. All had suggested manufactures maintenance and service performed.

- Richmond, TX, USA

The contact owned a 1997 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the key should not be removed from the vehicle unless the gear shift selector was in park. He stated that the key came out of the ignition when the vehicle was moving which caused unsafe conditions. Updated 08/24/10. Updated 08/25/10

- Lititz, PA, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. While driving at high speeds for longer than 30 minutes, the contact noticed that the RPM's were higher than normal and the check engine light was on. The vehicle was taken to a transmission mechanic and it was discovered that the transmission was slipping. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 108,000. Updated 09/25/08 the torque converter was replaced. Updated 09/26/08.

- Anahiem, CA, USA

Automatic transmission needs replacing @ 85,000 miles. All mileage services as noted in manual have been followed. Honda dealer has done a multiple flushing service -- problem still exists.

- New Britain, CT, USA

Automatic transmission needs to be replaced at 80,000 miles. Service performed prior to normal cycle per owners manual at 45,000 miles. Local Honda car dealer performed service noted on a service bulletin (5 flushings) and did not work.

- Palmyra, PA, USA

I have a 1997 Honda Accord, model LX-V6, VIN [xxx] with automatic transmission. I was driving home from philadelphia and nearing home when after starting from a stop light in D4 (auto) the car vibrated vigorously and stalled. (the vibration and stalling was like what happens when operating a manual transmission car and releasing the clutch suddenly.) I pulled over and started the engine from park to D4 and again I had the same problem. I repeated with D2 and the car did not stall although the engine was making some noise. I drove the car to a nearby Honda dealer, planet Honda in union, NJ and explained the problem. The car was left at the dealer for 2 days but they were unable to give a reason for this. The noise in the engine still appears and the dealer is suggesting replacing the whole transmission. This is a safety hazard and if the problem occurred on the highway instead of a local road it could have been hazardous. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Springfield, NJ, USA

While driving transmission would slip when changing gears. Had taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic indicated that oil was leaking onto the transmission which caused the gears to slip.

- Houston, TX, USA

After coming to a stop at a stop sign, the car would not move when I pressed on the gas pedal. Was forced to downshift to make the car move; D3/D4 were not working and engine merely revved as though I was in neutral. Problem occurs intermittently. Dealer was unable to find problem and did not repair. Two months later, the transmission has blown out completely and most gears do not work or produce loud griding noises along with severe jolting.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

After coming to a stop at a traffic light, the car would not move when pressed on the gas pedal. Dealer said that the car needs a new transmission. This car has only 35,000 miles when this transmission failed and the cost is not cover under warranty..

- Chicago, IL, USA

The brakes make a loud clicking noise (similar to the sound heard when cars running over the sewer manhole cover) during the first brake when the vehicle has been parked for a while (2-3 hours) or after the gear has been shifted to reverse and back to drive. Dealer cannot find the problem.

- Chicago, IL, USA

The vehicle was put into reverse and the vehicle started to go in the opposite direction. Had to use the emergency brake to stop.

- Yonkers, NY, USA