Honda Accord 2000 automatic transmission.

- Hopewell Junction, NY, USA

Honda had supposedly under a hidden warranty swapped out the automatic transmission in my car. After driving the car about the same amount of time before the transmission failed the first time, identical problem has recurred. I was driving on the freeway when all of a sudden D4 on the dash starts blinking and I could only drive to 3rd gear. When I turn the car off and restart its ok until I drive for a few minutes. Randomly the car will rev but the car won't go forward until it jerks violently and catches gear. Numerous occasions I was almost rear ended. I took it to the dealer but they are telling me they will not uphold the safety recall for this issue because my mileage was over. Technically after the first repair in the same amount mileage the transmission failed but they told me from the purchase of the car I am over the mileage.

- Buena Park, CA, USA

My car is a Honda Accord 2000 4 door. I have replaced the transmission twice in this car. The first transmission was replaced in 2006 the second was April 2009. I had only driven 50,000 miles before I needed the second transmission. The transmission should have lasted more than 50000 miles. Both times the transmission was done at a dealership with Honda parts.

- Sierra Madre, CA, USA

I currently own a 2000 Honda Accord ex V4. While driving my son to school last week Friday, the check engine light came on and the D4 light also began to blink. My car immediately lost all power and while pressing on the accelerator the car would not move. With other cars behind me this could have easily caused a huge accident with my son in the car. After taking my car to the repair shop, I was told that my transmission needed to be rebuilt and this could cost up to $3000. I went to another shop for a second opinion and they changed the solenoids. After a week of driving fine, the same incident occurred again while bringing my son to school. Currently the car is back in the shop to have the torque converter changed or to possibly have the transmission rebuilt. While searching online, I have noticed that this is an ongoing problem with early 2000 Honda Accord and all that has been done is an extension on this warranty which does me no good since I am past it. Anything done to rectify this problem would be a big help especially considering that it would have been a huge safety issue had I been driving on the highway at 70 miles an hour in moving traffic.

- Manville, NJ, USA

2000 Honda Accord automatic transmission failure. Necessary to replace transmission with no help from Honda.

- Lake Mary, FL, USA

My 2000 Honda Accord transmission failed at 93,000 miles. A class action lawsuit (case no. Rg 03099677) was won in California in 2006 extending the warranty of the 2000-2001 Accord transmission warranty to 93 months/ 109,000 miles. Honda dealer diagnosed need for transmission replacement (approx $2800) due to transmission slipping between 1st and 2nd gear and when car stopping, jumping and stuttering. Car is in excellent condition and serviced regularly. I contacted Honda of America corporate about a goodwill gesture due to car being under in miles of warranty, but over in months based on date of car purchase. Was informed by case manager (case no.N012009-01-2200226) that warranty is "up" in car and they would not help in repair.

- Tampa, FL, USA

Purchased a 2000 Honda Accord with about 60,000miles on it. After about 15,000 miles the transmission begins shifting very hard from 1st-2nd. At approx. 130,000 miles the car begins to shake and not shift out of first, with my RPM soaring to over 3500. The mechanic tells me the lower bands are "burnt up" to the tune of 1200$. that is just to have the bands replaced, and with all the problems I am hearing with transmissions going out a 2nd and 3rd time on these year model Honda it is hard to invest 1200 dollars into something that might go out again.

- Magnolia, AR, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle began jerking abnormally as if it would stall. The engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel. The dealer stated that the ignition coil failed and needed to be replaced at the cost of $332.78. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer did not assist. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 116,000. Updated 03/04/09. The consumer stated the transmission was replaced. Updated 03/06/09.

- Carmicheal, CA, USA

My 2000 Honda Accord is showing transmission problem (P0740, P0730) with 123K. I have seen a recall page with warranty extension for 100K or 7 years so I didn't qualify for both. The warranty clearly tells there may be a material or workmanship issue. Honda is washing their hands and asking me to pay 2200$ for repair. Why should I be responsible for their mistakes?and I first felt this transmission issue in the middle of a crowded highway(during the evacuation of hurricane ike) and luckily saved from a big accident, . I had 4 people and a kid in my car. This is surely a matter of safety. I could see a lot of Honda transmission issue after the incident in web. Please take appropriate action to take these vehicles out of the road as it may cause big accidents and Honda to replace all faulty parts.

- Stafford, TX, USA

I have bought this car new in 2000 and after 3 years of driving I noticed a slipping feeling as I accelerated. I was told by a mechanic that it was my transmission and he suggested doing a full flush. I have done several flushes over the last 5 years and my problem has only gotten worse. This problem is a mechanical malfunction and I feel that Honda should have done a recall years ago!

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

I have a 2000 Honda Accord ex 4cyl 2.3L 2 door. I purchased the vehicle used from duval Honda 1290 cassat ave jacksonville Florida 32205 (904-899-1900) in April of 2008. The car drove perfectly for about 30 days then the transmission started to slip while I was driving. Now the transmission jerks into every gear as it shifts and slips out of gear frequently while I am driving. Not knowing if a recall for this problem existed I have been shopping around for transmissions to find they cost between $1400 and $3000 to be replace to include labor. This is unacceptable because all stores are informing me the problem will return soon with this specific transmission. I have done several internet searches to find I am not thee only Honda owner with this issue and I am writing to inform you of my concerns with this vehicle also. The car was purchased with 68K miles or so and is now around 80K for miles. This are not normal areas of mileage where a transmission should be failing. I feel this unsafe and chronic problem should be fixed by Honda, either by a factory recall (100% paid for by Honda) or a total buy back of this vehicle since they have so blatantly and purposely sold defective and unsafe vehicles placing not only myself and my passengers but all drivers on the road in danger. If this problem continues I know that the transmission will cease to work and I may be responsible for causing a traffic accident and hurting someone because of this mechanical defect Honda has chosen to ignore. I am hoping this letter will help aide in a push to get Honda to rectify this problem.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

Transmission not engaging nor shifting into gear properly. Whenever I start the engine after sitting overnight, the transmission doesn't pick up speed normally. Now whenever I start the car and drive off, the rpms go up fairly quickly, but the car accelerates slowly and lurches forward with a thud. And the check engine light is on and the D4 gear indicator light is blinking green. I only had 119,500 miles when this level of symptom manifested itself... now I'm at 120,000. Yesterday (08/25/2008) I called american Honda 1-800-999-1009 to complain of the issues I've been experiencing. American Honda said that I had to bring my car into a dealership and have them diagnose it. (fyi - I'd already spent over $660 at another reputable shop to have the problem repaired without resolution...but, they did say that given all the work they'd done, it could only be the transmission). Ironically, during the call the rep could hear that the car was revving at high rpms but wouldn't shift into D4. Fearful of a fire or blown transmission, I had to pull over, turn off the engine, and restart after 5 minutes. The dealership informed me that it would still be a mandatory $89 charge to diagnose something both they and I already know. The voluntary extension of the warranty from 100K to 109K is ridiculous. I suspect that there is a very large contingent of Honda owners who have, already had, or will soon have the same problem. Like many others here that I've read, we got a Honda based on their reputation of their transmissions lasting over 200K+ miles. Up until this, I'd been mostly happy with the way it drove (despite the lifelong and moderately annoying tendency for the car to "jump" into gear from dead stops despite gradual application of the gas pedal). I certainly hope that posting here helps result in a class action lawsuit because I really feel like I'm getting taken advantage of. It's me (hopefully us) against the big corporation.

- Edmonds, WA, USA

Transmission failure. I have a 2000 Honda Accord that fell into the category of having a faulty transmission by Honda's own acknowledgement. Instead of offering a recall they offered an extended warranty to 109K. Well my car has a 130,000 miles. I am extremely upset that after being told this car should go 200,000 miles by the dealer that instead I have to replace a $3000 transmission. If Honda has known about their mistake then why is the consumer paying for it? after reading the other complaints I question whether the new transmission being put in will be even last. Please force them to offer a recall. Driving 20 mph on the highway once the transmission fails is a serious safety issue.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

I continue to get these E-mail updates and my problems with my 2000 Honda Accord sound so eerily familiar. I had 2 major issues with my Honda beginning well before 70,000 miles. I too was meticulous about maintaining my vehicle every 3 month at the dealer. First I experienced a transmission failure. They "replaced" it under the recall...within 3 weeks the "replaced" transmission failed. They "replaced" it again; I then found out that it was "replaced" with a "rebuilt" transmission and not a new one. Shortly thereafter, I experience all kinds of "check engine" light codes. It was never ending for 6 months...of course everything was my fault. The dealer insisted that I replaced my own radiator fluid and that my radiator needed to be replaced. Trust me, I am not mechanical whatsoever. It was always serviced by the dealer...finally I got California involved and after alot of hubabaloo it was decided that I might not need a radiator after all after an experienced tech came out to "look at the engine and cooling system". long story short, California called me and told me that my radiator needed to be replaced and they were certain that the engine issues would go away. This was all at 70,000 miles. This car was purchased brand new from the very same dealer. I find it ironic that other folks are having the same issues and are being jerked around in the same manner. I am a single mother of an autistic child living in the ne; I could not afford the car failing me on a cold winter day in the middle of no where. I traded it in and purchased another vehicle. I want nothing to do with Honda's for the remainder of my lifetime!

- Wilmington, DE, USA

The same year, make & model lke my car had been recalled a few years back. This yr 2008 my car had barely reached over 100,000 miles and I started noticing my car making a sound and the car jumping slightly at times when I would accelerate. I did my tune up as soon as possible and chevron mechanics said that my transmission had a leak in between and the motor. They informed me about the recall and to check with the manufacturer to fix the problem. So I did and they gave me a so called extension to 109,000 when I brought it to them at about 108,000 miles. They kept my car for about a week and told me they changed the transmission oil and ran tests on it and found no leaks or anything wrong with the transmission. I thought maybe when they did the transmission oil change it miraculously fixed the problem but a few days later I had the same problems with my car and I have been checking my transmission and motor oil every 3 to 5 days and refilling both cause it seams both are leaking. I feel that the manufacturer didn't put the time or effort to check what was the problem with the transmission cause they would have found that it is in fact leaking oil. I wonder if they even checked my car or didn't want to take the expenses if it indeed fall under the recall. I don't know what to do. Please help me and inform me about what I can do to get more information on investigating if it is a recall at all. I strongly feel that I haven't caused my car any damages or neglects that would make me at fault for the problem with my vehicle. I always kept my car up to date with oil changes, tune ups, etc.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

Around May 10, 2008 while driving my D3 indicator started flashing on the instrument panel. When I took the car to the dealer they ran some test and said that they found a P0780 shift malfunction and a P0303, P0305, P0306 egr valve codes. Both of these codes are problems that Honda knows about. I have received warranty extension for both but the egr problem only good for 80,000 miles and the trans warranty is good for 100.000 miles. Instead of give out extended warranty they should have paid for these problems to be fixed. The egr problem has coasted me $336.10 and the trans is going to cost $2467.38. I have a 2000 Honda Accord ex. I think that there should be a recall for both problems. Please check into these problems. Thank you.

- Harper Woods, MI, USA

The transmission of the car was a recall but I never received a letter from the american Honda. The car only has 93,587 miles and the transmission broke down. When I called the american Honda they told me that the car was a recall with the warranty the seven years and 9 months or 109,000 miles. Of course when I call the warranty was expired. I explained to them that I never received that letter. They told they did not have record of my address.

- Pomona, CA, USA

I purchased a Honda Accord as a second owner approximately two years ago and after a couple months of driving started to experience transmission problems. After some investigation, I found this is a normal complication with the 2000 Honda Accord V6 ex. There is website after website complaining about this problem. I wrote Honda to see if they had more information on the type of problems that could happen from this faulty transmission and after reaching the highest level person I could get, he told me he had no information. After asking if there was any thing Honda could do, realizing that they have moved there warranty from 30,000 miles to 110,000 miles to cover this problem, he again stated he had no information. The Honda representative did not know if this specific problem with the transmission could lead to a hazard or not. I do understand that once you purchase a vehicle that concerns are not typically covered, but this is a well documented safety hazard. Due to Honda's faulty construction, many transmissions were replaced or need replaced at the owners cost. I was wondering why there has not been a recall due to the safety hazards related to a faulty transmission (hesitation with pressing gas pedal, and decrease of use in 1st and 2nd gear). By extending the warranty, I believe Honda recognizes they have a problem but leave many individuals to find their own solutions. I have owned Honda's for years and will probably make it my last. I am now, however, stuck with a car that has very possibly safety hazards to me as a driver. Even if the transmission is repaired, there are many cases of failure multiple times of different transmissions. As to date, I have not had the transmission replaced and the car continues to get harder to drive. Thanks

- West Hollywood, CA, USA

I bought my Honda Accord this September. It had a rebuilt title due to minor dents and blemishes to the outside. No major wrecks. Looked and seemed in good condition. Dealer assured me that all of his cars were insurance claims due to minor exterior wear. He didn't take any cars that had been involved in wrecks. He was an "engineer" and didn't need to screw people over for money. I had my mechanic inspect it right away because it had a 30 day return policy, no questions asked. My regular mechanic said the engine was fine but there were minor things I needed such as; new rotors, new tires, and something to do with the emergency brake. His secretary said these were all optional things to have fixed. 1 month later...the radiator goes bad and must be replaced. My regular mechanic charges me $600 dollars for the procedure. I compare prices and find a better price for the same radiator. Unfortunately, my regular mechanic still charges me $70 for his opinion. I go to the cheaper place, get a new radiator and have my rotors replaced. Since about 2 weeks after owning the car I notice that the SRS airbag light flashes on and off randomly. A $80 diagnostic check was performed and nothing showed up. My mechanic didn't notice it when he drove it. I still don't know if my airbags work! a month after that..transmission goes bad when in reverse. Makes a terrible grinding of metal sound and lurches when put in reverse. Probably needs a new transmission which I have no way to pay for. Luckily, it is only a problem during the cold and/or when I first start the engine. Im very worried about the safety of my car and myself! because I've had 3 different people assure me the car is in good shape, only to find out about or have a major problem occur. I don't feel safe in my mystery car! I bought a Honda after being a loyal Toyota customer because I thought they had the best reputation for long lasting vehicles. I'm thinking I made a mistake. Please help lessen my worries.

- Lexington, KY, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Accord. The contact stated that the dealer will not honor the recall (recall number was unknown) for the automatic transmission. The dealer stated that the vehicle is over the mileage, which voids the warranty. The current and failure mileages were 167,000.

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA