2001 Honda Accord Honda Accord 2001

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2001 Honda Accord repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

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2001 Honda Accord transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (22%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Honda Accord

Engine not specified

126000 mi

US $1850
Transmission went out at 125,000 miles, along with brakes, tires and battery. But this is just for the transmission. Bought a rebuilt transmission. New was $3K 
195000 mi

US $2400
Typical Honda transmission failure for 2000-2001 Honda's 

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2001 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

69000 mi The transmission had been shifting weird. Dealer checked it in first trip and ordered a remanufactured unit and replaced on 6/4/2008 
76000 mi

US $250
Transmission replaced again after only 8,414 miles and a huge fight with Honda. 
125300 mi

US $616
Rubber encasing around the front driver side mini-axle had split and was leaking fluid. Replacement of the axle assembly required. 
132000 mi

US $3600
Major transmission overhall. 
166000 mi

US $2700
Gears out of align and shift malfunction. This is 3rd tranny, 01 noted for poorly made tranny. 

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2001 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

192000 mi

US $750
New clutch installed. The clutch would not separate from the flywheel enough to allow gear changes until the car had been driven a few miles and warmed up. Also, fluid line from master cylinder to clutch leaking. 

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2001 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

200800 mi 3rd gear pressure switch 2nd gear stutter. Transmission failing and requires replacement. 
222000 mi

US $3200
Loud gear wine noise. Sounded like differential carrier baring problem. The main diff. barring broke the case half. Estimate was $2400-2900, and one week max. If I had not negotiated the price, it would have been $4200. Every was thing bad. 
137000 mi

US $1500
Typical failure of automatic transmission - debris plugs internal filter and causes 1-2 and 2-3 shifts to "flare" and bang into gear. Only fix is rebuilt transmission with updated parts. Honda offered 100k extended warranty for this issue. 

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2001 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan

135-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

219000 mi

US $115
leaking transmission gasket. Not worth the expense to fix given the mileage and age of vehicle. 
182000 mi

US $2500
The transmission completely failed and the D4 light began blinking. Due to engine also burning oil, decided not to repair. 

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2001 Honda Accord 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

112000 mi

US $600
Both front axles were replaced with non-oem parts. passenger side was only worn, but both were done at the same time to avoid future issues. 

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2001 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

148000 mi

US $2500
General transmission failure 
127000 mi

US $140
5th time in one year I have had my transmission worked on. Not sure if it is an Aamco mechanic problem or a Honda problem. 
214000 mi

US $200
Replaced slave cylinder of original clutch 

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2001 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe

150-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

220000 mi

US $300
Transmission is about to go...sudden acceleration happened. 

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2001 Honda Accord 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

42000 mi The transmission was slipping, but was repaired under the extended warranty from the Service Bulletin from Honda. 

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2001 Honda Accord 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

66000 mi

US $170
As is common on this vintage of Honda Accord, the transmission was on its way to complete failure. Dealer replaced @ Honda's cost as part of a special extended warranty granted to all 2001 Accord owners for 93 months or 109K miles (car is 92 months old). 

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2001 Honda Accord Transmission Problems

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