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2004 Honda Accord repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 432 repairs.
2004 Honda Accord transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (25%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 52 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Honda Accord
Engine not specified
| 130000 mi US $3500 |
Entire transmission had to be replaced. |
| 53000 mi | my axels are failing and clicking when the vehicle turns. I have decided to wait until the problem gets worse before attempting repair. the dealership diagnosed this problems and states that my front two axels will need replaced. this will cost about $900 |
2004 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 161500 mi US $265 |
Dealer replaced a ripped and worn cv boot, advising that it could be more expensive to replace later if left undone. 2 miles after getting the car back the axle disconnected and had to be towed back to the dealer. fixed the next morning free Worn cv boot. Garber Honda in rochester Ny botched the repair and was stranded at a 4-way stop- thought my transmission was dead. Towed back to dealer, luckily they fixed the problem swiftly the next morning and free of charge, axle issue |
| 175000 mi | Transmission started slipping making the car unsafe to drive |
| 100200 mi US $568 |
L and R axle seals deteriorated, leaking transmission fluid |
| 106700 mi US $1200 |
Replace internal gear ring |
| 118100 mi | Transmission cabling installed on wrong side of car |
| 104700 mi US $3400 |
Transmission was slipping, and the problem got worse and worse, and then, the transmission totally stopped. Torque converter failed. |
| 126200 mi US $550 |
Transmission was slipping out of gear; mechanic said it just needed new transmission fluid. |
| 102000 mi US $3471 |
We own a 2004 Honda Accord Ex 6 cylinder. Before purchasing my car I read it was highly reliable. Unfortunately the V6 has transmission issues which we were not aware. |
| 157000 mi US $2880 |
Clutch sprag failed, needed a full master kit rebuild, shop did valve body modifications to improve shift feel, added an auxiliary transmission cooler. Inner joint of driver's side axle developed a vibration, had both axles replaced |
| 222000 mi US $2569 |
Rebuilt transmission failed after 63k miles, had it rebuilt again at a different shop, master kit + shift kit rebuild. Other transmission failed due to packing material in the coolant lines for the external cooler they added. |
| 188600 mi US $4000 |
Replaced transmission |
| 212000 mi US $1200 |
and drive axle |
| 56000 mi | Trasmission failed @ 56k miles & just under 4 years of driving. Peplaced free of charge by dealer/Honda |
| 148000 mi US $3500 |
Transmission failure, flare on 3-4 & 4-5 shift. False neutral when hot, no forward motion. Whine noise when cold. Replaced Trans with re-manufactured. Changing fluid and filter no help. |
| 223000 mi US $2500 |
Transmission rebuilt Rebuild |
| 130000 mi US $2300 |
Transmission went out! Attempted a transmission repair, not a success. Put a used transmission with 50k miles in it. |
| 151500 mi US $4000 |
Failed transmission required replacement |
| 160800 mi C $4342 |
transmission rebuild, worn out |
| 167400 mi C $1102 |
tie rod boot |
| 78000 mi US $1336 |
Transmission abruptly failed and car would not move. Towed to dealer. Total repair was $3,836 which included replacing transmission and front brake pads. After a call to Honda they agreed to pay $2,500 of the total cost as a curtorsey. |
| 119000 mi US $4400 |
Replaced transmission. |
2004 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 33000 mi | Squeaking noise from clutch pedal. Lubricated clutch assembly. |
| 230500 mi US $250 |
Vibration between 55-70mph under load and up hills. Getting a Driver's side front CV axle replaced solved the problem. |
| 274000 mi US $390 |
Both transaxle replaces for bad CV joints. |
| 125000 mi US $100 |
Replaced R axle |
| 100000 mi US $540 |
Remove and replace front axles and CV joints. Dealer wanted $950 - way too much for this repair. Remove and replace front axles and CV joints. Dealer wanted $950 - way too much for this repair. |
| 95000 mi US $1300 |
replaced clutch master cyl to alleviate squeaky clutch pedal |
| 101000 mi US $110 |
Car was diagnosed as needing new front drive axles -- for a total of $1600! The parts prices were insanely high, so we decided not to fix it until we did some internet research on other parts suppliers. |
| 101000 mi | Needed new axles but Honda's axles were on "indefinite backorder" for this model, so dealer installed new NAPA axles to try and correct the problem. They had the car 8 days and went through 4 Napa axles, but car still shook when accel. 2 sets of Napa axles replaced by dealer were faulty, so the dealer replaced the inner driveshaft joints on the ORIGINAL axles (rather than trying to replace the entire axle with aftermarket) and the problem is 100% fixed. |
| 118700 mi US $1850 |
New clutch installed for manual transmission system. |
| 164000 mi US $715 |
Replaced clutch master cylinder and pedal assembly |
2004 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 113000 mi US $135 |
Transmission speed sensor replacement |
| 87000 mi US $800 |
Vibration in car @ 30mph and @60mph. Replaced both axles and still has vibs @60mph. Wil take back for tire balance?? |
| 115000 mi US $180 |
U joint book had hole in it. U joint would not separate from half shaft so entire drivers side driveshaft had to be replaced. Repair shop sold me part at cost since he replaced this less than a year ago. |
| 299000 mi US $300 |
Drive shaft snapped |
| 108700 mi US $630 |
Completely separated axle, and the other was worn. |
| 111000 mi US $183 |
Front right inner axle seal leaking, replaced. |
| 178000 mi | Axle seal |
| 221960 mi C $650 |
Vibration coming from front axle, once per wheel rotation. Replaced both front axles. |
| 90000 mi US $800 |
severe vibration during acceleration with acceleration. Both CV joints were replaced |
2004 Honda Accord 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 72000 mi US $4500 |
Total transmission failure. Transmission was replaced. |
| 74000 mi US $75 |
Follow-up of previous months total transmission failure. Follow-up was to check for leaks and make any needed adjustments. No leaks detected. No adjustments needed |
2004 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 130000 mi US $200 |
Replaced worn CV joint |
| 142300 mi US $80 |
hydraulic clutch would periodically lose pressure. Dealer replaced fluid but issue has occurred on one occasion since. |
2004 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 97000 mi US $3400 |
Transmission completely failed 2 days after extended warranty expired. Burnt transmission oil discovered. American Honda declined to cover parts/repair under warranty. |
| 76681 mi | replace transmission |
2004 Honda Accord 2dr Coupe
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 35000 mi | Replace mast clutch cylinder |
| 42000 mi | Replace mast clutch cylinder |
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