Honda Transmission Failure

Honda Accord, Civic & Odyssey Transmissions Failure.  

Widespread Transmission Problems Leave Honda Owners Up in Arms

Transmission failure with the Honda Accord, Civic and Odyssey is a widespread problem in models made from 1999-2004. The 2003 Honda Accord, 2001 Honda Civic and 2002 Honda Odyssey appear to be the worst years for transmission failure.

More than half the reported problems are happening under 90k miles, with 1 in 5 breaking down before the odometer hits 70k.

 

Signs of Transmission Problems in your Honda?

  1. Leaking Transmission Fluid
  2. Car stutters or jerks when accelerating
  3. Check Engine light is on
  4. Transmission slips or won't engage
  5. Transmission pops in and out of gear
  6. Car will turn on, but can't get it to move

What Causes this Transmission Problems?

If your engine will rev up, but the car won't shift into gear or move it could be a defective torque converter. In fact, the majority of Honda owners with transmission problems are saying the torque converter is failing and essentially burning up the transmission fluid, rendering the entire transmission useless..

Honda Transmission Repair

Fixing your transmission problem right, starts with diagnosing your problem right! That's why we will perform our exclusive Complete Diagnostic service on you Honda Vehicle before we do any transmission repair.  John Wises Transmission repair technicians are expert's at diagnosing and fixing Honda Transmissions. 

We have the technology and expert diagnosticians to pin-point the root of your Honda transmission problems so we only repair what needs fixing and nothing more. Over half of the time, we'll discover your transmission only requires a minor repair. It's why John Wise Transmission is the most trusted name in transmissions.

Our exclusive Diagnostic service includes ALL of these checks:

  • Check the level and condition of your transmission fluid
  • Check the level and condition of transfer case and differential fluid, where applicable.
  • Perform a road test, to experience first-hand any problems you have noticed, and to evaluate your car's performance including:
  • Initial engagements
  • Each drive range
  • Upshift timing
  • Upshift quality
  • Downshift timing
  • Downshift quality
  • Passing gear
  • TCC engagement
  • Neutral
  • Reverse
  • Noises
  • Vibrations
  • 4x4 performance
  • Park-hold


Your Honda Car or Truck will be placed on a lift to inspect the controls under the vehicle for any possible cause of the problem external to the transmission including:

  • Shift linkage or cable
  • Vaccuum connections
  • TV/detent cable/linkage
  • Engine performance
  • Harness connections
  • Ground connections
  • Engine idle
  • Mounts
  • Final drive
  • Axles and shafts
  • U-joints/CV joints
  • Fluid retention
  • Pan gasket
  • Wire condition
  • Scan the computer for trouble codes.