I noticed the car starting to jerk while shifting about 9 months ago when the odometer just hit 100k. Now with about 112k the car is jerking every time you come to a stop and start. This is my 4th Honda and never have I had transmission problems before. This car is well maintained with Honda service records! I currently own this Accord and an 08 Odyssey. Previously owned a 93 Accord and 96 Civic which had ZERO transmission problems and ran well into their upper 100k's and were still running fine the day I traded them in. Honda needs to step up and rectify this situation with a recall of these faulty transmissions. I was planning on keeping this car for another couple years and trading it in on a new Honda, but may look elsewhere if Honda does not stand behind these cars.

The car had 140,000 miles at the time and the Transmission started slipping and jerking. Whenever we come to a stop in the car, the engine sounds like it spins up really fast, and then drops to first or neutral, in the process, causing the car to lurch forward dangerously. When starting from a stop, the same thing will happen, step on the gas, engine spins up very quickly, then it drops into gear again causing the car to lurch forward, at which point you have to wait a couple seconds before the car actually moves. Its terrible and dangerous. We are waiting for a recall, but its getting so bad we may have no option but to replace it ourselves, which we can't afford at the moment.

I have been reading about this issue with 2002 Honda accord on the internet and there seems to be a lot of people having the same problem.When i come to a complete stop and then accelerate, transmission jerks and car does not pickup the speed for a while before coming to normal and then picks up the speed. This is a serious safety issue. When i bought honda i thought that they have a reputation of being the leader in the industry and the engines/transmissions lasts for at least 200k miles before showing any signs of problems.

My honda dealer has advised me to replace the transmission for ~$4000, for a car with only 120k miles on it, does not make sense. The car has been serviced at Honda dealers since i have owned it for last 4 years.

Considering the safety of the riders and others on the road, honda should issue a recall and get this problem fixed.

I have bought my brand new Honda Accord (Automatic) in 2002 from Tampa Hondaland, in the year 2002, and am the single owner with no accidents or any incidents at all. I have been maintaining my car very carefully following the maintenance schedule. First time I had this problem some time in the the monthe April 1st week, 2011 - when I start the car, and for the first few minutes it will not move very smoothly, but with jerks and bumps, and it is very jerky trasition from gear one to gear two. Once my speed picks up then it will be ok, but still it will not be a very smooth even ride, rather jerky ride eventhough ther will not be any change in speed - on the highway. My car never ever had this kind of problem before, and it used to be very smooth transition of gears, and very smooth even ride.

When I took to the dealer - Tampa Hondaland, I was told that there is a leak in my VTEC engine gasket, and it has to be replaced, and they will do a transmission fluid change. I was very surprised for the cost I was charged, as I went there only for a regular oil change & check up - I was billed about $270. I was told by the technician that they test driven the car, and detected no gear shift problem, and everything is fine. I noticed the gear shifting jerky problem and shifting form 1st to 2nd gear problem still there after coming back from the dealer. And also noticed that the transmission oil leak is there, for the replacement of which I was charged about $165, eventhough the cost of gasket is only about $12. I informed the dealer and took the car to them again within 3-4 weeks of my previous visit. This time I have noticed the "Check engine' for the first time. The technician at the dealership told me that - "Code P0740" was detected and the transmission was gone bad and it has to be replaced, and it will completely break within few months or may be the next day, and the estimate is about $4,600. I could beleive what I heard nad it is totally nonsense that a single hand maintained Honda Accord, is giving me this problem which is not even 10 years old, after following the maintenance schedule.

I always used to have a Honda vehicle, either a motor cycle or a car, and I always used to love Hondas. I have literally spent a continuous flow of money on very carefully amintaining my car as recommended and now the dealer very coolly saying that the transmission is to be replaced at a cost of about $5000 is totally wrong and absurd. I have my transimission fluid changed, brake fluid changed, timing belt changed, etc all in time and was expecting that everything is going on well and this is devastating. I demand that the Honda company has to recall Honda Accord 200 for Transmission failures, and have to resolve the effected owners problems - either replacing the defective transmission or paying back the cost to the owners to replace at the dealership. When I took my car to a mechanic to have an outsider's second opinion, he straight forward told me that Honda Automatic Transmission is defective - particularly Accord, Odessey, Pilot, etc. He also told me that Toyota has a btter transmission and I really regreted for not buying Toyota Camry insteda of Honda Accord.

Anyways the Honda car company has to take this serioulsy and resolve the Honda owners transmission problems, without waiting untill some one's life is lost because of these problems and will be sued.

My transmission starting slipping back in 2007, and has continued to jerk, even when being very gentle when pressing down on the accelerator. I prayed over it and considering the problem, the transmission has been a trooper. However, it finally started to go out a few months ago by not going above 20 miles an hour. I paid an extra 10 grand for this car at the time in comparison to the other cars on the market because of their reputation of being reliable cars that goes passed 200k miles. I wanted a car to last, so that is why I passed up that dreamy silver camaro t-top at the time for my black Honda coupe. My car is only around 160k miles right now, and if I knew that Honda decided to stop living up to their reputation, I would have just opted for a cheaper brand car and put the money in the bank. I feel like Honda knows their 2002 Honda Accord transmissions are defective, and they should have done a recall LONG ago. This was my second Honda, and NEVER again will I buy a Honda....sure the engine is a trooper, but I can not even replace my transmission from a junk yard now to keep it ticking longer because I can not rely on the transmission being worth while after reviewing all these complaints. I could have it fixed for $1400 because we know someone. However, why waste my money on another bad transmission? And paying the $2500 to $3000 for a new one is probably not worth investing in this aged car. Guess, we will have to fork out money on a new car soon. My husband starts a new job in a few weeks in another city, and we really need two cars now, and do not have money for a new car or the credit. Yikes, we probably will have to pay for an overpriced rental car until we can get a new one...not cool Honda, not cool at all :(

I had been through 3 cars before my parents finally told me that I would have to buy my own car. I was told by a salesman at the Gray Daniel's car dealership in Brandon,MS to look at a candy apple red 4 door 2002 honda accord. I loved it. The air worker, it drove like it was brand new. I was finally buying my first car with my own money, only to have the transmission go out not even two months later. Because it was over 200,000 miles on it it wasn't under warranty.

I guess this is my fault, but I honestly thought they would sale me any crap. I had used my refund to buy it so I just end up getting it fixed cause I had no other way of getting around. I am 23 years old jump starting a career and no reliable car. It just hurt my feelings that my hard earn money was wasted. I am so disappoint. Its at the honda place right now while I walk to were I need to go. Sorry I bought that car. I was considering buying a truck after graduation. Not now I'll try a toyota or something.

Bought this 2002 Accord w/ 57k miles from Pasadena Honda Dealership Used selection on 10/23/09 and two years later w/ 95.5k the transmission started jerking from 1st to 2nd and out of reverse. Check engine light came on. Mechanic got no usable codes on the computer so did transmission service, but two days later, problem returned and 700 series codes appeared in diagnosis (torque converter gone bad - transmission needs replacing). D4 light also started flashing on the 3rd day after problem returned (on the way to the mechanic's!). $2800 is cost of 3 year warranty Honda Parts dept. Rebuilt transmission and $1100 labor. Honda no longer offering any goodwill repair of any kind. HONDA HAS LOST ME AS A CUSTOMER FOR LIFE. Toyota Rav 4 (previous car) drove to 215k without any transmission problem at all. Finally got rear ended and bought the used Honda Accord next. I've learned my lesson. Toyota is a FAR SUPERIOR PRODUCT to Honda at all levels. Be warned!

Transmission started slipping and jerking (subtle at first, then got worse), check engine light came on. The dealership wanted to charge me $120 to read the codes (lame), but I went to an independent place who read them for free and rather than give me a quote on the work needed so they could make their money, advised me that I should pursue this with Honda first (Independence Acura in Mountain View, CA)

Honda opened a case for me immediately, but came back and said Labor + Parts would be $3500, and they would pay for $1k, but I'd be responsible for the balance, plus sales tax on the whole thing. I was a little disappointed, given that Honda knew they had a problem here, and other people who posted here got them to ante up more. I'd gone in being willing to pay $2k, and in the end I decided to trade my Accord in and get something I felt like I could rely on.

Hey Honda, In the last 2 years my self and 2 of my kids have aquired our first 3 hondas and my 2002 Accord has developed a transmission that is failing and on it's way out with 127,000 mi. on odometer. With 5 kids and and the last one getting his license next week that is not good news for you people. We just started to go with non-domestic vehicles and didn't hear a thing about your big problems with transmissions until after this developed on my 2002 and now it appears I my be in for a problem with my son's 1999 Accord. It seems as though it may have an all too familiar feel to the shifting. I started to put my faith in Honda and with 5 kids you can imagine I can't afford to start spending the astronomicle amount of money this may require.

You can certainly contact me as soon as possible with a goodwill repair for this problem because you absolutely know that is what is necessary. This is not a problem of your's that should continue to be dumped on your customers.

Jeff

Same song as every other 2002 Accord owner. I've grown up loving Hondas, seeing how reliable they are and have always been. This was the first car I bought when I "grew up" and shelled out money for my own vehicle. Owned it for 7 years, have 101,000 miles on it (nothing for a Honda, as the story goes), take very good care of it and follow maintenance schedule religiously.

Copying this from a previous poster, because it perfectly describes the situation:

"Transmission is slipping and jerking when upshifting and downshifting between 1st and 2nd gear. As you accelerate normally, the tachometer will suddenly zing up past 4k rpms as engine accelerates, but it will fail to shift up to 2nd gear leaving you stranded in the midst of an intersection, on-ramp, or with traffic bearing down on you. You essentially stall (although the engine is running the transmission will not engage). You can only let off the gas and decelerate until the transmission winds down and eventually catches at which point your card will move forward again.

HONDA... HERE IS THE SAFETY ISSUE: using breaks does not help to hasten the re-engagement of your transmission. it only worsens your stranded situation. And without breaking, you are left at the mercy of gaining traffic since the speed of your car, on level or inclining road-grade is at least 15 - 40 mph less than other moving vehicles. PLUS you may not have any place to steer the car out of the way if you could. After the transmission finally engages your car will sluggishly move forward and this to is in a poorly controlled fashion. AND its possible to let into the gas and again find your transmission slipping - you are HOSED !!! as honking horns and screeching vehicles swerve to miss you. "

I expected to drive this car into the ground, but I figured "into the ground" would be closer to 200,000 or beyond. A repair like this seriously makes me question the wisdom of purchasing another Honda in the future. A recall and acknowledgement of the flaw would be appreciated.

2002 Honda Accord SE V4 - 93,500 miles:

While driving home from work, I stopped at a stop light and when I pushed the gas to take off, the car revved, but didn't go for several seconds and then started jerking as the car was trying to engage into first gear. From that point, every time I stopped at a light or stop sign, the transmission slipped, the car jerked wildly and it made horrible noises. Took car into the Honda dealer and was told that the transmission is totally shot and that I need a new one at a cost of $3950.00. Car has been kept up and fluid changes done regularly.

2002 Honda Accord EX V6, Transmission Slips, Jerks - Canada As I've said above, the transmission slips from 1st to 2nd gear. Only about 97,000 kms on it. Had regular service, and first Transmission service was at 55,000 kms, and latest one just a couple weeks ago at 97,000 Dealer has said Transmission will need to be replaced, I know rebuild may be possible, elsewhere. Honda Canada is refusing to cover the total bill, but only a mere $400 of it. Anyone able to help me with this, have you had this problem?

Also, at the same time the Rear Main seal of engine, that is located where the engine bolts onto the transmission, is leaking.

Any and all help appreciated.

Honda Canada says there are no TSB's on the transmission repair problem, or problems with transmission in Canada.

The vehicle is manufactured in the US though. If anyone can offer any help/guidance or know of any TSB's that may relate, here in Canada on the US, i would really appreciate it.

Thank you KC

Update from Jan 4, 2012: hi this is KC again. An update on this issue...Honda Canada had only offered (with a discount thru the dealer only) to fix the vehicle (replace the transmission with a rebuilt transmission) for a cost of $3200 plus taxes. (approximately $3500 total) Also, they only offered a 1 year warranty or 20,000 kms whichever came first. I told them what i thought about that - what do they themself think of their transmissions if that's all they offer for a warranty. I decided to go with AAMCO here in Surrey. They rebuilt the transmission, and replaced the torque converter as part of that (replaced all parts that needed replacement - clutches in the transmission, and updated to newest (less problematic parts in it) Their warranty 3 year/60,000kms North America wide, and the cost was $2600 including taxes. (i even got a vehicle to use while it was in the shop) Incidently, the week it was in the shop, AAMCO also had another honda accord (i think it was a 2001 and a Honda Odssey in the shop, also for transmission problems)

Sorry Honda, you aint the reliability you used to be!

KC

Major automatic transmission problems. When gently stopping the vehicle (at a stop sign, or at a red light), the car lurches forward after it has already come to a complete stop. This happens when it is trying to downshift from second to first gear. Then, there is a five second delay before the car actually engages in first gear (in other words, after I stop, I cannot move the car again for at least five seconds).

Also, sometimes when accelerating, the car slips out of gear for a few seconds (jerks forward and back) and then eventually slips back into gear. Both of these problems occur sporadically. The problem seems to be worse when the car is warmed up.

This car has been well-maintained. I did all of the recommended maintenance service over the years. The car is out of warranty, but I have asked for a goodwill repair from Honda. Still waiting to hear from them! Honda should issue a recall - enough people have had similar transmission problems.

Update from Jul 26, 2011: Update on July 26: American Honda agreed to a Goodwill repair. They paid 50% of the cost for a new transmission.

Over the years, I had done all of the recommended maintenance on the car, plus I had purchased an extended warranty when I first bought the car. I never got a chance to use the extended warranty, because the car didn't really have any problems until now (at 103,000 mi). Once Honda received proof of all that, they were willing to do the Goodwill repair.

I got the new transmission yesterday. It will take me awhile to get used to the car shifting smoothly :)

My car is 2002 Honda Accord with 62,400 miles, transmission is slipping and jerking. After researching online on Honda Transmission issues, it is easy to find and see that there is major issues with transmissions not only in our 2002 Honda Accord Sedan but many other honda models!!! After talking to a Honda dealer and calling direct to American Honda I have been getting excuses, run around and just croc of sh*t!!!! Dealer wants like $5000 dollars to fix transmission the best they can do is 50/50. Still leaving a $2500 dollar bill! Are these people crazy!

Anyway the whole point is Honda needs to step up to the plate and take responibilty! They asked for proof of maintenance docs and I have provided them! Now we have not heard backk from either the dealer or American Honda for about a week now!!!!!!