Honda Accord and Civic Transmission Failure
Transmission failure with the Honda Accord and Civic is a widespread problem in models made from the early 2000s. The 2003 Honda Accord and 2001 Honda Civic appear to be the worst years for transmission failure.
What Causes This Transmission Problem
Many of the transmission failure complaints are caused by the torque converter failing - the engine will rev up but the car won't shift into gear or move. In some reports, the torque converter burned up the transmission fluid which ruined the transmission.
What is Honda Doing to Fix the Problem?
Currently there is no recall for the transmission defect, because it is not a safety issue (according to the NHTSA). So far, a class action lawsuit has not been filed.
However Honda has offered some Accord owners out-of-warranty compensation for the transmission repairs. Rather than going through your local dealership, it's best to contact Honda Customer Service at (800) 999-1009 and ask for a "goodwill repair".
Actions You Can Take & Possible Recourse
This step is crucial. Don't just complain on forums; The sites below actually manage your complaint in ways that allow useful statistics and they report dangerous trends to the authorities. Law firms often contact these sites for help with Class Action lawsuits. Make sure to file your complaint on all three sites, we can't stress that enough.
- File your complaint at CarComplaints.com
- Submit your complaint to the Center for Auto Safety
- Report a safety concern with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Worst Years for Honda Accord Transmission Failure
- 2003 Honda Accord transmission failure
- 2002 Honda Accord transmission failure
- 2001 Honda Accord transmission failure
- 2000 Honda Accord transmission failure