The Recalls For The Trans Is For The Pilot And Odessey. The Automatic 5 Speed Trans Has Problems Early On In The 03-04 Vans And Pilots. I Dont Know About Acura, But Ive Seen Alot Of Mdx Trans Being Returned For That Vehicle. But None On The 99 Accord .

 

Why did Honda cover some of the cost? Warranty? Wondering because I'm going to have mines changed soon. 98I4

 

If you search the internet, you will see lots of transmission problem related to 98 and 99 accords as well. Too bad that they are not covered under the extended warranty. Just call 1-800 customer service and open a case. You *may* have chance to get some help. It is painful process and the customer service is rude. However, it is worth a try. Also, please file a complaint on

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

http://www.petitiononline.com/acura/petition.html

I take very good care of my car and thought I won't have the tranny problem like others. When I was stuck with bill, I realize it could happen to anyone when the car reaches certain mileages. Thanks for the information from others that I didn't ended up pay 5000.00.

Good luck with your case. Please let us know the update.

 

Please go to http://www.petitiononline.com/acura/petition.html

and look at the comments under "View Current Signatures"

 

Peanutlen,
From Ive Been Told By Techs, Is That There Is Non To Very Little Oil Going On Second Gear Within The Trans. This Problem Occurs Within 15000 Miles Of The Vehicle. Before 15000 Miles They Add A Hose Kit That Puts Oil Directly Over The Second Gear And If Its Too Far Gone Theyll Just Replace The Trans. Bad Design Of The Trans, I Believe.

 

KaneGrant,

You may have more idea by checking the links

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...?oneclick=true

http://www.detnews.com/2004/autosins...tos-199589.htm

By viewing the comments from http://www.petitiononline.com/acura/petition.html, seems someone had transmission problem after installed the repair kits.

 

Thanks for the information. I will use it to try to gain some leverage on Honda. Btw, did Honda quote you $5000 for a new transmission? I'm just wondering how much it is going to cost. Thanks.

 

$5000? For what, a tranny plated in gold? I bought a used tranny with 30k miles from a 2000 for $700 and had it installed for another $300. Why did I buy a used tranny with 30k? Well, it's right around the first tranny fluid change interval and I figured for 1/3 the price of a new unit it was worth the risk. So far it's been perfect.

 

Found out the 2000 Accord I was thinking of trading for has already had the trans replaced. The car has 60,000 miles on it. I wonder if the new trans falls under the extended warranty? Makes me think of sticking with my manual trans 2001 Civic. It is still going strong at 102,600 miles.



Honda extends transmission warranty on 1.2 million models

September 23, 2002
BY JEFF GREEN
BLOOMBERG NEWS

TORRANCE, Calif. -- Honda Motor Co.'s U.S. unit extended warranties on automatic transmissions on about 1.2 million cars and minivans because the components may fail or wear out early.

The move includes 2000 and 2001 Accord and Prelude cars and Odyssey minivans; 2000 to 2002 models of the Acura 3.2 TL car; 2001 and 2002 Acura 3.2 CL cars; and some 2003 models of both Acura models, spokesman Kurt Antonius said. About 2 percent of those vehicles have experienced the transmission problems, which include slow or erratic shifting, Honda said.

The transmissions will be covered for seven years or 100,000 miles. The standard full warranty is three years or 36,000 miles for the Honda vehicles and four years or 50,000 miles for the Acura cars. Honda doesn't plan a recall, Antonius said.

"If this is the only instance, it's not a big issue because it's unusual for Honda," said Alan Baum, an analyst at automotive forecaster Planning Edge in Farmington Hills, Michigan. "If it became a pattern, then it might hurt them."

Honda finished second to Toyota Motor Corp. in the most recent J.D. Power & Associates study of initial quality, an auto industry benchmark. Between 1990 and 2000, the most recent year for which full statistics are available, Honda had 32 safety recalls, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. General Motors Corp., the largest automaker, had 334 in that period, the agency said.

Owners will be sent letters informing them of the warranty extension, and consumers who already had a repair done after their warranty expired will be reimbursed, Antonius said. Vehicles that have transmission problems will have the transmission replaced, he said.

This was written over 2 years ago so the percentage rate of failures could be higher than 2% by now.

 

Uh no it's 2.7%, as stated by the same place that decides whether or not to force a maker into a recall.