1993 Honda Accord Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 9%of 186 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Honda Accord, 9% of the 186 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was told by dealer that car was out of warranty and would have to pay for a new transmission. The cost for the new transmission is $3,000.00. We only had 80,000 miles on our Accord when the transmission went bad. We really expected the transmission would last longer than 80,000. Miles. If you have any advice or information similiar to our problem we would appreciate your help. Thank you for your time.”
NHTSA complaint #711846, filed 1999-09“Gear shift cable has gone bad and needed replacement. This has prevented the vehicle from being placed in drive or reverse. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has replaced shift cable. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #866741, filed 2000-08“Driving vehicle & heard funny noises. Took to dealer. Mechanic noticed bearings & distributor had gone bad. Mechanic thought there was a recall. Manufacturer is not acknowledging that vehicle is involved in a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #841114, filed 1999-06“On this vehicle the engine balance shaft oil seal dislodges, potently causing an underhood fire or the engine to seize. On a manual transmission vehicle this could results in a loss of control while driving. This failure is catastrophic, without any warning, resulting in a complete loss of engine oil into the environment. Complete oil loss occurs in approximately about 3 minutes. Again, the possible safety problems are engine fire and seizure. Minor complications are the requirement of new or remanufactured engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #706582, filed 1999-05“Consumer was having difficulty shifting from park to drive. The vehicle has automatic transmission and the cable going from the shift to the transmission is exposed to the elements.”
NHTSA complaint #805117, filed 1996-12Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 8 | 3% |
| 2021 | 14 | 6% |
| 2020 | 16 | 4% |
| 2019 | 43 | 6% |
| 2018 | 139 | 7% |
| 2017 | 33 | 6% |
| 2016 | 29 | 5% |
| 2015 | 40 | 7% |
| 2014 | 65 | 7% |
| 2013 | 110 | 8% |
| 2012 | 27 | 7% |
| 2011 | 21 | 7% |
| 2010 | 45 | 8% |
| 2009 | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 | 70 | 5% |
| 2007 | 58 | 11% |
| 2006 | 50 | 12% |
| 2005 | 113 | 17% |
| 2004 | 348 | 34% |
| 2003 | 924 | 47% |
| 2002 | 478 | 46% |
| 2001 | 209 | 23% |
| 2000 | 201 | 17% |
| 1999 | 246 | 22% |
| 1998 | 276 | 23% |
| 1997 | 33 | 7% |
| 1996 | 27 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 3% |
| 1994 | 21 | 6% |
| 1993 | 17 | 9% |
| 1992 | 25 | 12% |
| 1991 | 18 | 8% |
| 1990 | 15 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 11 | 13% |
| 1987 | 7 | 6% |
| 1986 | 5 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 8% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
| 1982 | 1 | 10% |
| 1981 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1993 Honda Accord
35 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Honda Accord
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology