CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005 Honda Accord suffers from transmission failure. It's not a huge widesperad problem like in prior years, but definitely still something to consider.
The transmission begins slipping & eventually has to be replaced, typically soon after 90,000 miles & with a repair cost of over $2,000.
Transmission failure problems have been a huge problem for the Accord & several other Honda models all through the early 2000s model years. Honda eventually extended the transmission warranty to 93 months/109k miles for the 2000-2001 Accords as a class action lawsuit settlement, but owners of other Accord model years with transmission problems are out of luck.
I was told I was buying a Honda which would easily go 200,00 miles. I loved it to 98,000 only got the front brakes done once. Now at nearly 99,000 there are multiple problems. First the gears would not let me out of Park without a screw driver to manually release it. The parking brake did go on and was checked. This was the computer which had that area broken for lack of a better word. The solenoid (spelling?) and sensor was fine, fixed that for cheap by a crack mechanic bypassing it. Honda would have happily sold me a new computer. At the same time it seems to be time for a brake job or bearing or something the back left squeals when slowing around a turn.
At the same time the Transmission is wearing out? That is what I am told. No codes, bucking more than usual changing gears, (it never was smooth), and the buck just before the car rolls to a slow stop, I am told this is the downshifting to first gear. I am going to take it to a good transmission shop and see if it can be repaired. For $99,00. shop time Honda told me to live with it or get a new transmission. Said no codes came up and their short test drive seemed like what happens when they get older. They said they had lots of them like this that run for years before they get worse, including the technicians car. They said the only solution it a new transmission for 4100 dollars but thought it was early for that.
I am a bit unhappy that it all falls apart at 98,000 where is my 200,000 miles? I do mostly city driving which is tough on a car and I drive like an old lady to preserve the car. I got 7 good years out of it but hoped for more. I am really unhappy and wonder if Honda bears the good name and is or was not living up to it in 2005.
After research, I understand Honda has had transmission problems for quite some time. A class action suit was settled, but my car has all the same symptoms of those mentioned in that suit. I want Honda to fix my car at no cost or give me 1 1/2 kelly value toward a new one. Software update?! It didn't do anything to help! Sizing up the problem that still exists is more like it!
Bought this car new 6 years ago. Have just found out about Honda's various transmission problems!! Now I see Honda has put out a recall for this year Accord to upgrade the software because drivers may shift gears "too quickly." Sure, blame the owners for your junk tranny!!! Problems seem to be with the torque converter and cooling lines. They should extend the warranty period for my year like they did the '05's. Hopefully I can get this fixed with little out-of-pocket expense.
- fretin1,
Lady Lake, FL, US
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I was told I was buying a Honda which would easily go 200,00 miles. I loved it to 98,000 only got the front brakes done once. Now at nearly 99,000 there are multiple problems. First the gears would not let me out of Park without a screw driver to manually release it. The parking brake did go on and was checked. This was the computer which had that area broken for lack of a better word. The solenoid (spelling?) and sensor was fine, fixed that for cheap by a crack mechanic bypassing it. Honda would have happily sold me a new computer. At the same time it seems to be time for a brake job or bearing or something the back left squeals when slowing around a turn.
At the same time the Transmission is wearing out? That is what I am told. No codes, bucking more than usual changing gears, (it never was smooth), and the buck just before the car rolls to a slow stop, I am told this is the downshifting to first gear. I am going to take it to a good transmission shop and see if it can be repaired. For $99,00. shop time Honda told me to live with it or get a new transmission. Said no codes came up and their short test drive seemed like what happens when they get older. They said they had lots of them like this that run for years before they get worse, including the technicians car. They said the only solution it a new transmission for 4100 dollars but thought it was early for that.
I am a bit unhappy that it all falls apart at 98,000 where is my 200,000 miles? I do mostly city driving which is tough on a car and I drive like an old lady to preserve the car. I got 7 good years out of it but hoped for more. I am really unhappy and wonder if Honda bears the good name and is or was not living up to it in 2005.
- leawa, Bellingham, WA, US