I just bought a 2004 Accord, but it is relatively low mileage so I can't tell you how it will fare later in its life. I did remember reading about some transmission issues between 75,000 and 100,000 miles. I also checked the consumer reports guide and noticed that as it ages it develops some electrical problems, specifically with the screen from the audio system fading out until it is unusable.

 

Hmm.. Does this problem affect both manual and auto trans?

 

The problem transmissions are automatics. Honda manual trannys are good.

 

Im trying to search for it but ive yet to find anything related. Can anyone point me in the right direction so i can read up on it? Is it a major issue or is it something i could get by with an easy fix etc.

Thanks for the help in advance.

 

Oh i just came across it now :
www dot hondaproblems dot com /problems/transmission-failure.shtml

hmm, arighty i guess that narrows my choices! Manual tranmission !
Unless i find an automatic that has had the tranny rebuilt?
Any reccomendations?

 

It is definitely something to keep in mind, but remember that tens if not hundreds of thousands of accords were sold in 2003/4 and a few hundred failures is not a huge percentage. It sucks if it happens to you, but statistically speaking you are probably more likely to damage your engine in an accident then by any mechanical failure because of Honda.

 

Yea thats a great point i was also thinking the same thing. Its either the accord or a mazda rx8, but im sure the Rx8 will have more extensive problems then the accord will ever have.


Other than the tranny problem, these cars can rack up pretty high milage with no major repairs right?

 

I think that would be an understatement
These cars are known to go hundreds of thousands of miles with basic maintenance and care.

 

Go and PM g22cd5 one of my Mods who is our Audio Expert..he will be able to help you..

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