A midsize four-door sedan, the Honda Accord--since its debut in 1976--has earned a sterling reputation, partly attributed to its reliability. That does not mean that the vehicle is devoid of issues, as a few model-year entries have significant transmission problems, specifically, those with automatic gearboxes.
Stop Lamp Switch
The automatic transmission-equipped 1991, 1992 and 1993 Honda Accord--all entries of the vehicle's fourth generation of production--have a common problem with the stop lamp switch. When this component fails, the shift interlock solenoid cannot operate, preventing the gear shift selector from moving from the "Park" position.
Automatic Transmission Failure
Transmission problems are even worse for the sixth-generation Honda Accords, which were produced for the 1998 to 2002 model years. Failure of the four-speed automatic transmission is this generation's most common problem, and it affects all the five model year entries.
Cost
As of August 2010, Honda Accord owners can repair the stop lamp switch for about $52 for parts and $33 for labor. The cost to get a remanufactured automatic transmission, however, is far costlier: about $3,000, with $429 for labor.
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