1999 Accord V6 transmission problems

I don't know about purse snatching in Chicago but my complaints about
the Volvo ('92 240 Wagon) include:

Leaks oil like the Exxon Valdez (mechanic can't fix in four tries)
Electrical problems too numerous to list
Ball joints wore out
Trip Odometer broken
Clutch cable broke
Short exhaust system life
U-joint failure
Erratic coolant temp gauge (not sure if it is real or just the gauge)
Squeaks, rattles and groans galore
Probably a few others I can't recall off the top of my head.

On the plus side:

It is near perfect size with usable cargo space - small enough to fit
in my garage but big enough to haul my hobby rocketry equipment,
camping equipment, garden supplies, etc.

Very durable body, engine and transmission (but that is available in
most Japanese cars as well now.)

Manual transmission (although it was hard to find one with MT when I
bought it in 1992)

Good handling with after-market sway bars and good tires. (But engine
is anemic.)


Granted this is a model which hasn't been made in ten years but based
on CR reliability data and other reports I don't see any reason to
think that the newer ones are much improved. The electrical system is
still reported as a major problem area.

The reason I still own this car is that no manufacturer that I would
consider buying from makes a vehicle in this size. They are all
either too big to fit in my garage or too small to haul my stuff or
both!!!! Best candidates are the Mazda MPV or a (used) G1 Ody.

 

I don't know about purse snatching in Chicago but my complaints about
the Volvo ('92 240 Wagon) include:

Leaks oil like the Exxon Valdez (mechanic can't fix in four tries)
Electrical problems too numerous to list
Ball joints wore out
Trip Odometer broken
Clutch cable broke
Short exhaust system life
U-joint failure
Erratic coolant temp gauge (not sure if it is real or just the gauge)
Squeaks, rattles and groans galore
Probably a few others I can't recall off the top of my head.

On the plus side:

It is near perfect size with usable cargo space - small enough to fit
in my garage but big enough to haul my hobby rocketry equipment,
camping equipment, garden supplies, etc.

Very durable body, engine and transmission (but that is available in
most Japanese cars as well now.)

Manual transmission (although it was hard to find one with MT when I
bought it in 1992)

Good handling with after-market sway bars and good tires. (But engine
is anemic.)


Granted this is a model which hasn't been made in ten years but based
on CR reliability data and other reports I don't see any reason to
think that the newer ones are much improved. The electrical system is
still reported as a major problem area.

The reason I still own this car is that no manufacturer that I would
consider buying from makes a vehicle in this size. They are all
either too big to fit in my garage or too small to haul my stuff or
both!!!! Best candidates are the Mazda MPV or a (used) G1 Ody.

 

You are kidding, right? If ANY manufacture had anywhere near
a 2% failure rate they would go out of business.


mike hunt

 

You are kidding, right? If ANY manufacture had anywhere near
a 2% failure rate they would go out of business.


mike hunt

 

From what I see on our business ALL manufactures are building
good dependable vehicle today, the only real difference is price
and style. They will all last a long time if given the proper
maintenance. Murphy's law is still at work. They ALL build some
that are not up to their build standards and they ALL built some
that breakdown on occasion, that's why they ALL have a warranty.
Anybody that believes that by buying particular brand, or paying
a premium price to do so, they are necessarily going go get one
that will not have problems is deluding themselves. We warrant
and service most brands, I can assure none is free of defects.



mike hunt

 

From what I see on our business ALL manufactures are building
good dependable vehicle today, the only real difference is price
and style. They will all last a long time if given the proper
maintenance. Murphy's law is still at work. They ALL build some
that are not up to their build standards and they ALL built some
that breakdown on occasion, that's why they ALL have a warranty.
Anybody that believes that by buying particular brand, or paying
a premium price to do so, they are necessarily going go get one
that will not have problems is deluding themselves. We warrant
and service most brands, I can assure none is free of defects.



mike hunt

 

1. I am a car
2. I am branded by a "domestic" manufacturer
3. Therefore I am a domestic car.

Non Sequitur

Pete

 

1. I am a car
2. I am branded by a "domestic" manufacturer
3. Therefore I am a domestic car.

Non Sequitur

Pete

 

You're nuts. Look at a '97 Caravan - five years old at the time of
the latest CR reliability survey.

Component Failure rate (%)
--------- -----------
Engine 9-15
Cooling 5-9
Fuel 5-9
Ignition <2
Transmission 9-15
Electrical >15
A/C 9-15
Suspension 5-9
Brakes 9-15
Exhaust <2
Paint/trim/rust 2-5
Body integrity 5-9
Power equipment 5-9
Body hardware 5-9

Compare to a '97 Ody where only the brakes have a greater than 5%
failure rate (5-9%). Most components are <2%. So why is Chrysler
still in business? Well, they aren't as an independent company of
course, but Ford and GM are no better.

BTW, how old are the cars you service? Most (not all ) cars are OK
for 2 or 3 years but after that the domestic models start to plummet.

 

You're nuts. Look at a '97 Caravan - five years old at the time of
the latest CR reliability survey.

Component Failure rate (%)
--------- -----------
Engine 9-15
Cooling 5-9
Fuel 5-9
Ignition <2
Transmission 9-15
Electrical >15
A/C 9-15
Suspension 5-9
Brakes 9-15
Exhaust <2
Paint/trim/rust 2-5
Body integrity 5-9
Power equipment 5-9
Body hardware 5-9

Compare to a '97 Ody where only the brakes have a greater than 5%
failure rate (5-9%). Most components are <2%. So why is Chrysler
still in business? Well, they aren't as an independent company of
course, but Ford and GM are no better.

BTW, how old are the cars you service? Most (not all ) cars are OK
for 2 or 3 years but after that the domestic models start to plummet.

 

Perhaps if you took a course on statistical analysis you might
understand.


mike hunt

 

Perhaps if you took a course on statistical analysis you might
understand.


mike hunt

 

And all the warranties expire.

Nope, no guaranty only a warranty. However, all sources indicate that
your odds are better with a Toyota or Honda than a Ford or GM (or
Volvo, VW, Mitsubishi, BMW, etc.)

 

And all the warranties expire.

Nope, no guaranty only a warranty. However, all sources indicate that
your odds are better with a Toyota or Honda than a Ford or GM (or
Volvo, VW, Mitsubishi, BMW, etc.)

 

That's not at all true. There are many manufacturer's that have had
far higher failure rates, and they are still in business. Take the
ignition switches on Fords, or the Firestone tire fiasco on the
Explorer. Chrysler and GM have had their share too. I worked for an
electronic company that once had an 80% failure rate on one product
line (Their primary product.) It was a disaster at the time, but they
recovered. That was back in the 80's. They are still in business
too. Remember, we are talking about some specific model years of
Honda, not all Honda's ever produced. My last two Accords (1999 EX
V-6 and 2003 EX V-6) have never been back to the dealer for ANY
warranty service. And I am very picky.

Dick

 

Keep in mind a couple things. If there are 500 parts in an AT, the
chance of one of them failing with the above defect rate is 0.75%. If
one sneaks in with a 1% defect rate, the chances of a transmission
failure reach 1.75%. Also, what constitutes a defective part? A
measurable defect on receipt or a failure within the warranty period?
The concern here is cars with failures before 100,000 miles.

Add to this the risk of a design problem that may add to the failure
rate and varying levels of owner abuse and you could easily exceed 2%
failures before the warranty period expires. In fact, if your name
isn't Toyota or Honda, you can pretty much count on it. If the
vehicle says Caravan on the back, expect about 15%.

 

Keep in mind a couple things. If there are 500 parts in an AT, the
chance of one of them failing with the above defect rate is 0.75%. If
one sneaks in with a 1% defect rate, the chances of a transmission
failure reach 1.75%. Also, what constitutes a defective part? A
measurable defect on receipt or a failure within the warranty period?
The concern here is cars with failures before 100,000 miles.

Add to this the risk of a design problem that may add to the failure
rate and varying levels of owner abuse and you could easily exceed 2%
failures before the warranty period expires. In fact, if your name
isn't Toyota or Honda, you can pretty much count on it. If the
vehicle says Caravan on the back, expect about 15%.

 

Perhaps if you took a course in arithmetic you wouldn't be confused.

 

Perhaps if you took a course in arithmetic you wouldn't be confused.

 

You are entitle to your opinion but our records of thousands of
vehicles, the source I use, says differently. But hey it's your
money spend it where you wish. I could not car less. The
original poster did, apparently believing buying a Honda would
insure trouble free longevity, yet he has a blown engine under
60K.



mike hunt