My car just decided to STOP on the interstate. No warning, no prior problems, Just Stop. I have been able to drive the car around the yard and then it will just stop again and not go anywhere. I would have thought that a HONDA would not have transmission problems with less than 100,000 or even more miles on it. I would have expected to at least have some kind of problems, such as the transmission slipping . How can a car just stop without warning. Car has been cared for, fluids changed on regular basis all of the right things.

Update from Nov 17, 2010: I did contact American Honda and I was given an option that they could pay for the parts and I could pay for the labor. With the car having 96,000 miles I really did not want to put that much money into labor. With it being the end of the year and the 2011's coming out Honda had some decent deals on the 2010. I traded the troubled 2002 for a brand new 2010. I now have a car with 300 miles, lifetime warranty on the engine-transmisssion..etc - not just a certain mile limit or certain year limit BUT the car's lifetime warranty on the main get up go of the car. Then I have 100,000 mile warranty bumper to bumper. I loved my Honda and I have confidence that with a lifetime warranty on transmission - engine I should enjoy my car for years to come!!

I am a Naval Officer, Single Parent, Faithful Tax Payer, and a Foster Mom. I have a complaint about my Honda Accord Automobile (2002 EX V6 Engine) of which I am the original owner, and the service I received from American Honda and Hoehn Honda of Carlsbad CA.

Up until this point, I have not had many issues with my Honda. My Honda Accord 2002 was a wonderful car, my very first NEW CAR, which I was the ORIGINAL OWNER, FINANCED, and so on. I drove this car off the lot without even 1 mile on the dash, and the Dealership told me by law they had to put at least 1 mile on the dash, in order to sell the car, and they allowed me to put that 1 mile on the dash. I bought this car with the intentions of keeping well past 400k miles, and possibly passing it onto my son as his first car, which would have given me the security that I was passing him something reliable, and something I know he would have little to no major out-of-pocket expenses for, and clearly at the time that was the reputation that Honda's had... NOW, I would not give this car to anyone, knowing what I know.

Before all of this occurred, I was basically driving my Honda to and from work, to and from my kids' school, and in and around daily travels, with exception to occasional family outings. I recently paid this car off, and since then, I have paid for all kinds of unforeseen expenses, and enough is enough.

My first experience with my 2002 Honda Accord's transmission occurred when I was driving at 35 MPH and the car bucked in ongoing traffic and completely stalled. I was amazed because my car had not done this before, and it was terrifying considering I had my kids and 2 of their friends in the car, and it did a number on our necks.

Now, my 2002 Honda Accord begins to slip every time I accelerate from a traffic light, stop sign, and so on. Honda’s transmission started slipping out of gear, jerking, and while driving at a speed of 45-60 MPH, would start to increase speed on its own then just lose speed, and would make a rattling sound while losing speed and once past that gear would experience problems leveling out. Also, when I tried to put it in reverse, the car does not move, and I have to keep changing gears to get the car to go. When I turn it off and then on again, it started to drive normally, but I have to keep doing this, and I notice it is eating away at my gas.

A few weeks later, the car did the same thing but worse now, I notice the RPMs go really high when I go forward, and the car gives a hard buck or jerk and often times the car goes nowhere. The car bucks whenever its ready, without warning.

It wasn't until I did a Google Search for transmission problems on a 2002 Honda Accord (http://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Accord/2002/transmission/transmission_slipping_and_jerking.shtml), did I realize my issues with this problem were not isolated, I was not alone in this issue, and to no surprise, the more I search on this issue, the more I find. I found many other Honda Accord Owners with a 2002 are having the same identical issue, and there are many other websites and blogs about people having the same issues as well.

I called Honda Customer Service at (800) 999-1009 and asked for their "goodwill repair", and thought that HONDA would surely stand behind their product, and surely with all the many complaints about the same issue that Honda would recognizes this and will help to fix this problem. I WAS DEAD WRONG... 100% AND THEN SOME!! Not only have they not made a recall, which I am sure is well needed due to the many complaints, in order to repair this problem, but they almost laughed when I called them. I had a Representative tell me that it is not a safety related concern, and when I requested a number to higher authorities, I was told the buck stops there. I told the Representative all that had occurred, and that I beg to differ, my transmission failed (three to four) while on the California 5 Freeway, going with the flow of traffic, and this became a safety concern because my Honda went from going about 65 MPH to 25-35 MPH in the fast lane, I was terrified and this was definitely a concern because I could have been KILLED!!!! I was rammed from the rear, and had to pull to the left lane of this busy freeway, after being almost forced off the road by a Diesel Truck because my car was not shifting into gear.

I immediately went to my local Dealership (Hoehn Honda 5454 Pasea Del Norte, Carlsbad CA 92008 Ph:760-438-1818), had my vehicle inspected, and was told by Johnny Ramirez (Service Advisor) that the transmission needed to be fully replaced, and handed a bill for $3,740 (Parts & Labor with $2425.57 being just for parts alone, and the remainder for labor) to replace the transmission or else to trade-in for new Honda (which I'm not at all interested in doing) and I could not replace the transmission at this time, due to the financial hardship I am experiencing with the loss of my home. I immediately started crying, and the Service Representative told me to call Honda and see if there was any help they could provide but, when I called, as I explained, I was told that this was not their issue because I have no warranty on the car currently.

I left devastated and the car jerked all the way home. I returned, after I gathered my thoughts, and I requested that the Dealer do a "goodwill repair" but they told me call American Honda’s 800#, I called again from their lobby, and until now, nothing.

I bought this car because of the Honda name brand, for its reliability, and because it was said to be built to last, and all I have gotten is a car that looks pretty on the outside and is sick on the inside, and the Dealer/Doctor handing me a bill and telling me to pay or let the car die. I feel as a consumer, CHEATED! Now, I have 5 kids that I take backwards and forwards to school in the mornings and in the afternoons, and I commute daily about 50 miles to and from work, and I have been degraded to putting my kids on the city bus and taking the train to work because of the amount of money I am told by the dealer that it will take to correct my car’s transmission. I have kids that need to get to school, a job that affords me the ability to Serve & Protect my Country, and no way to get either to the assigned destination because, I do not have reliable transportation, thanks to Honda.

I am terrified to put my kids into this car with the transmission jerking really bad like I'm slamming the brakes on occasion, and the clear fact that Honda customer service didn't seem empathetic in offering a solution to help makes me outraged.

Just like many, I believed in Honda for their reliability, but no more; it's a manufacturing defect and this has to be recalled. Honda needs to be held accountable, step up and take responsibility for their design flaw, just as other car manufacturers have had to do in the past. If one person was claiming an issue, o.k. but, you have a large number of people claiming the same mechanical issue, and Honda not stepping up to offer any aid to the problem. I want justice because; I paid for a car that I can no longer use, which is clearly a manufacturer's issue. Currently there is no pending or ongoing recall for the transmission defect, because it is not a safety issue (according to the NHTSA). I can be reached using the "send comment" link below.

I went to Honda when a spring inside the transmission broke. They wouldn't even check out my transmission. They gave an excuse of a guy who had the same problem with a loose shifter and that it was easier to do nothing about it. The next day the transmission was slipping and the engine revving bad. They still did nothing. I took it to a local transmission shop where it was rebuilt to a cost of $2,500. The pieces of the spring had gotten into the gears and they had to be replaced as well. I was without my car for 2 weeks and when I contacted Honda they did nothing about this. My niece has the same year, same car with a failed transmission as well. This is a Honda defect.

I have a BuyHerePayHere used car dealership. For the past 20 years I have only bought and sold Honda and Acura cars. The 1997 and older Accords and the 2000 and older Civics have put food on the table for my family. The 1998 and newer Accords and the 2001 and newer Civics are putting me out of business.

I used to be able to brag on Honda and Acura and tell my customers "Just service them and they would last". I lied to my customers (many of them repeat customers) and did not realize it ( I was in denial mode).

I purchased my Honda Accord believing that Honda produced a quality vehicle and based on the reputation that I could expect a good 200,000 or 300,000 miles out of it. In fact, when the car turned 100,000 miles I jokingly posted a picture of the odometer on my Facebook account with the note "My Accord just turned 100,000 miles. Time for a new car or just breaking it in?" The comments I received from friends, and fellow Honda owners, unanimously said "Just breaking it in", which is what I believed.

Given my research of the internet and the apparent ongoing problems with 2002 Honda Accord transmissions, and the fact that I have maintained this automobile in accordance with all of the manufacturer's guidelines and specifications, my transmission should not have failed at 102,000 miles. Consequently, I feel that I should incur no cost in correcting what appears to be a manufacturing problem.

Ive purchased both of my honda's because their reputation used to mean something. However, after all the problems and defects that I've had with me 2002 accord I can honestly say I will NEVER in my life buy another Honda, or recommend Honda to my friends and family.

My car currently only has 79,000 miles on it. Not bad for being 8 years old. Last year, I had to replace the entire transmission $3000. I've need 4 alignments done in the last 2 years. my seat belts had to be replaced. my motor mounts were replaced. break disks replaced. air conditioning system had to be fixed. pollen filters replaced. entire front axle is broken and needs to be replaced ($2000), ball joints need to be replaced. wheel baring hub needs to be replaced.

This car is been the worse car I've ever owned in my entire life. I contacted Honda Customer service but was told there was nothing they can do. My Chevy truck from the same year has never had a problem... now i know..I'm buying American.

500 miles after my extended warranty I purchased along with the car ran out, I started having transmission problems. I have returned to the dealer on 3 occasions trying to get a good faith repair and all 3 times they told me that my vin number did not qualify for the repair. My neighbor has the same exact car I do and the dealer did a good faith repair for her. All I want is my car fixed by the dealer at their expense. I am a single mother of 3 who broke my back, had 8 surgeries, and still do not have a vehicle that I can drive. I have to depend on others and I live out in the country so it is inconvenient for others to help me.

Please help me get my car fixed, if I pay for it it will cost $3,500.00.

The car overall is great. It has everything that you want if you like coupe style. The only thing is that the transmissions problems that occur are costly. I personally kept my car matienced on regular schdule and have receipts for proof, it dont matter. This car is prone for this. Bad Thing!!!!!! Plus when you are driving on the road and all the sudden the engine light comes on and you see the little green light that represents what gear your car is in that is next to your spedometer blinking ongoing( Park, Reverse, Drive, D3, etc.) it's like OMG what the hell am I gonna do? It's not a good feeling.

I took the vehicle to Honda to adjust the brakes they called me back, saying you have a transmission problem. They stated it was minor,upon picking up the vehicle. I drove150 feet it stalled, I nursed it back to the dealership service entrance. They checked the vehicle and stated the computer had failed and after replacing it, they also informed me the transmission also had failed they believe the transmission electronics damaged the cars computer. Honda of North America was contacted and they paid for part of the repairs.

ive had my honda for almost 5 years now and just now when i go 2 get it inspected i have this problem. transmission is gone been flushed 3 times only 135k on it now and had only 50k when i bought it i feel like since there is so many complaints from people with a honda that honda dealership should fix the problem especially when they kept makin these models knowing there was a big tranny problem. I feel its very f*cked up u put so much money into a good car thats supposed to last atleast 200k and tranny gone at 135k dont make any since and honda should be responsible for it not the owner. Now that its paid for i have to go through this sh*t i should be saving 300$a month now tranny gone cant save any kind of money there for honda should and will fix the problem abd i will defnately be letting everyone that i know with a honda or plans on getting one not to get it its a waste of money. i spent about 18,000 on mine afetr interest now its like it all went down the drain now i have to deal with this problem. honda shouldnt brag on there vehicles if they have so many mechanical problems hell they mine as well stop making them. also vehicle inspection due cant take care of that casue of engine light and it will not go off until tranny is fixed.

I have bought Honda's for years. My transmission failed at 116,000. This may be acceptable for a Chrysler but I would never expect this from Honda. Of course it was out of warranty and I had to pay the full $2500.00. The replacement was a Honda factory reconditioned transmission with a 3yr/36000 mile warranty. Guess what, it completely failed 50,000 miles later. Typical Honda response was sorry it's out of warranty. The dealer, Victory Honda of Monroe, MI had the nerve to tell me I should have changed the oil at 30,000 miles (manual says 90,000). My families combined purchased Honda vehicles was 9. Our future Honda buys will be ZERO!!!.