I just found out that our 2002 Honda Accord EX V6 needs a new transmission with only 75k miles. The dealership was pretty nice and offered to call Honda on Monday to try and get parts ($1800) covered and maybe I would only have to pay labor ($800). However, they didn't tell me what a widespread problem it is so I feel somewhat misled(search the internet and this is pretty frequent, plus Honda recalled 1998 - 2001 cars).

After seeing everyone else's problems and learning about the recall on earlier models I feel like I shouldn't even have to pay for labor. Does anyone have any other experiences getting this completely paid for? I want to make sure I have lots of leverage when I talk to them again. If you have any info please let me know by sending me a message, thanks.

My 2001 Accord LX V6 w/almost 84,000 miles started making knocking sounds from the interior of the car. Brought in to my mechanic and found out it was a transmission problem. Luckily, he had a buddy that worked in the service dept of a local Honda dealership & found out that transmission was under extended warranty. Brought car in and got a free rental car. Transmission replaced w/a Honda refurbished transmission.

Also Honda technician said transmission was jerking pretty badly when shifting from Park to Drive, but didn't notice since my 1991 Accord was worst than that.

2002 Honda accord LX 4 cyl. auto with transmission jerking problems. Problem is when starting from a complete stop transmission jerks hard out of 1st going into 2nd. Aamco diagnosed transmission and mentioned problem was unfortunately widely known and systematic with these transmissions. Aamco Service Manager warned about dangers of driving vehicle as it would just stop without warning anywhere and any time. Without opening, transmission specialist told me that, at least, torque converter was about to fail and differential will need to be replaced. Estimated cost of repair $2,500 to $3,000. Contacted Honda America - Car is only guaranteed for 36,000 miles - We have no legal responsibility and you are a dirt cheap customer for trying to get Honda to help with a repair on a car with 129,000 miles was their answer.

I filed a complaint with the National Highway Traffic Administration and found out that they were already 52 complaints logged in for transmission problems on the 2002 Honda Accord with Automatic transmissions. Yet Honda keeps denying that there is any design, workmanship, or material defects with this transmission model. I have owned nothing but Honda cars since 1985: 2 Civics and 3 Accord, all bought brand new except for one Civic and one Accord. I still have the 3 Accord. I am disgusted with Honda's handling of this case, especially their denial of a problem well known to them. Their quality is going down the drain and so are their corporate ethics. Customer satisfaction is just a word, no longer a way of life for Honda. The Honda Corporation, has made the decision to lie to and let down many loyal customers in an attempt to cover up their mistakes. This is their choice. Mine is to never again buy a Honda vehicle as well as publicly but also privately share this negative experience whenever I have the opportunity.

No real warning on this one because the car has always run great. Then one day about two weeks ago the transmission would rev up before going into 2nd gear. Thought it was strange, planned on having it checked. Then one morning it reved up and I heard a loud bang and the engine light came on the dash and D started blinking and car had no power. Drove slowly back to my house as I hadn't gotten very far and called a tow truck. Luckily the rebuilt transmission and labor Honda is paying for. But how long will that one last??? Sad because my husband's Civic has been the best car ever. I guess the Accord will get traded. Too bad, I liked it.

I am appalled! Yesterday while driving my 2002 Honda Accord EX, I came to a stop and the transmission indicator and the TCS indicator popped on, and the "D" (drive) indicator began flashing. I immediately drove the car the two blocks to our Honda service shop. I was shocked when they told me that this was a common problem with Honda transmission and the only solution is a new transmission ($3200!!). I was even MORE shocked when advised that Honda had an extended warranty for my exact model through the year 2001 but 2002 is NOT COVERED! It's the exact same car as 2001! Nothing changed on the Accord until 2003! I have always been loyal to Honda but I will NEVER buy another Honda. I want a company that will stand behind their product and is fair to their customers. This is obviously not HONDA.

SO , LIKE MOST OF YOU ON HERE I TOO HAVE BEEN ADVISED, AND ADVISED AND ADVISED AGAIN TO GET INTO A HONDA. THEY ARE GREAT CARS!! FEED THEM OIL AND THEY WILL RUN FOREVER. WELL, THIS IS MY FIRST BIG PURCHASE ON MY OWN. I PAID 10.5 FOR THE THING AND HAVE HAD IT 3 MONTHS. THAT'S RIGHT I SAID IT. 3 FREAKIN' MONTHS AND THEN ONE DAY WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE DRIVE LIGHT STARTS BLINKING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, SO I TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND ALL LIGHTS STOPPED EXCEPT THE ENGINE LIGHT. SO, WE RESET THE DASH TO SEE IF OUR EYES WERE DECEIVING US AND HERE WE ARE 2 MONTHS LATER AND ON OUR THIRD EPISODE. SAME THING. DRIVE LIGHT BLINKS AND THE TCS LIGHT FLASHES AND THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. THIS TIME WE HAVE NOT RESET IT AND HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A TRANSMISSION PLACE TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN POSSIBLY DIAGNOSE FOR US 8/2. GOSH I HOPE IT IS NOT THE DAMN TRANSMISSION!!!

I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ONE TO PREACH AND BUY AMERICAN, BUY AMERICAN AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH AMERICAN CARS!! FINALLY I GET CONVINCED TO GET INTO "THE GREAT HONDA" AND LOW AND BEHOLD IT LOOKS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED?????

HOPE HONDA WILL HELP OUT. PLAN ON COMPLAINING TO ALL WHO WILL LISTEN!!! FUNNY, THE DEALERSHIP I GOT IT FROM DID NOT PROVIDED ANY EXTENDED WARRANTY?? HMMM

SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT THAT CAMRY!!

No problem at all since I bought 2002 Honda Accord EX V6 however the transmission felt little funny. The D light on the dashboard was flashing. The 4th gear did not work. Other gears worked fine. I send my car to the dealer. Technician could not find any problem. I took my car back. I drove it about 4000 miles. Again D light was flashing. I send it back, technician found and replaced the transmission but the extend warranty covered it. I found out that the transmission was made in America. I will refuse to buy any Honda vehicles with the transmission America made. I had an Acura Integra, no transmission problem since 1992. Japan made it. Anyway, I will plan to buy Acura TSX, all parts of TSX are made in Japan. I trust Japanese made. ;) I love Honda but some are made in America. :(

Started up car one morning and it wouldn't go in reverse. My mileage was a little over 74,500. I had just had the car serviced for an oil change at the dealer 5 days earlier. I tried driving the car to work and slipped and jerked the whole way. I noticed the engine light was on. Took it to local repair shop and they quoted $2200. plus tax to install transmission. The owner stated he had never seen a Honda need a transmission repair at this low mileage. I decided to call the Honda dealer back and complain. He stated he'd call manufacturer and get a tranny replacement free and I would only pay labor. I paid $640. and the manufacturer was billed #1350.00.

We purchased a 2002 Accord, because Honda's have a reputation for good reliability. I only wish that I had researched the Honda Accord much more thoroughly. The transmission problems with Honda Accords are legendary. Honda recalled the 01 tranny, however, the 2002 tranny has the same problems, and Honda will not cover the costs to repair/replace the problem system. I will never purchase another Honda vehicle. I will also discourage my friends and relatives from purchasing Honda cars. The Honda company does not stand behind their product.

Under warranty the transmission was downshifting without any acceleration and on cruise control. Up shifting in town was rough and jerked as if the brakes were on. We complained to the dealer and the shop foreman refused to test drive it claiming it was not on any recall. At 85K miles, it failed. I contacted Honda Japan, Honda California and the local dealer who said there was nothing on the shop computer that we brought to their attention other than the question of a recall while it was under warranty. The dealer wanted $4500 for a factory rebuilt transmission. Honda California would give a $1500 discount if we could prove we complained under warranty. Then the dealer said there was nothing logged in on their shop computer system under warranty (they lied). I had it repaired by a trusted transmission shop for $1600 and was told the clutch discs were defective in this transmission that would clog up the filter that was not accessible unless the transmission was R&R or repaired. The clutch discs were replaced with a higher quality item than the original Honda parts. The mechanic warned us not to allow anyone to change the fluid except them as some dealers would "back flow" the fluid and cause the filter to clog and rendering the transmission inoperative. I've had 5 Honda Accords and that is the last Honda product I will buy in the future as I had no problems with the previous 3 and one was 20 yrs old and another was 14 yrs old when sold. One was wrecked at 1 year old. I hesitate to change transmission fluid by the dealer or to have any maintenance done there and that is England Motor Co, in Greenville, MS.

The dealer offered to pay 25% of its overpriced fixed claiming they would have replaced it free after a recall notice never recieved/ sent to an old address. And, they claim, if "one owner, they would have replaced it (I bought it new for daughter one who gave it to daughter two.) With the recall notice, I suspect there are quite a few folks out there who have had problems. Many probably aren't complaining because their dealers may have made the repair. Many others may be in the same boat. I'm going to check with the NTSB to see if there have been any accidents related to and documented secondry to transmission defects. Any further suggestions welcome.

The transmission just went out on my 2002 Honda Accord as I was about 1.5 hours from home and out in the middle of nowhere. Reluctantly, I ended up driving the car home having issues when I needed to stop and start, but using the lower gears to get the car moving. I actually was able to use the interstate and maintain about 80 mph in my rush. I then took it to the nearest Honda dealership where the Service department was extremely helpful diagnosing the problem and getting me into a rental car. This was Saturday and I had to wait until Monday to learn that Honda was paying for the new transmission and I would be responsible for the labor (I did not purchase the extended warranty when I had the chance). Total cost to me ended up being $1250.00 because they also recommended a new battery which I thought would be good too. I cannot even believe how great the service department at this dealership has been! I would have though I was driving a top-of-the-line luxury car by the way I was treated and how effective they were getting the issue resolved with my car. Now, I only got the car back today but I am hopeful the issue is completely resolved.

When I take off in my car for the first time each day, my transmission was slipping and jerking. Now two weeks later after having this problem, my transmission is shot. I drove my car down the street and noticed the drive 4 light flashing and the check engine light flashing. I quickly turned around and parked my car back at home. Now I am awaiting the call I'll receive from the mechanic when I take it in first thing Monday morning. I smell a new transmission...$2,500. I'm not very happy with my Honda and am considering purchasing a new car when this is all said and done.

Like many Honda owners I got my 2002 Honda Accord EX thinking that I was getting one of the most reliable cars out there. I was very disapointed to know find out that is was not like that at all. My reliable car's transmission just gave out, and I could not believe it when the mechanic told me. It will cost me about $2,500 to repair it. This is the worst thing that could have happend to me. Today I called America Honda and filled a complaint. They informed me that 2002 Accords are not yet under Recall but they might be in the near future. I was told to keep recipts for the repairs, they asure me that if a recall comes out on my 2002 Accord Honda will issue full refunds on repair cost. I guess Honda is not as reliable as we all thought.