Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Honda Accord owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and shifted out of gear independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
After pulling my car in forward, my front cv axel was broke off and I had to have my car towed in to be fixed. The issue is consistent with a similar issue reported on [redacted] After reading through this, I need to know if I am at risk of further vehicle trouble now that my axel is repaired and if this is a recalled issue for my Honda Accord, then I want to ensure others can get this information right away.
My car will not change gears I hear a funny noise when driving. I've already replaced the Oxygen Sensor and now something is going on with the transmission I don't think it's my transmission I think it's the power train module
Electrical component malfunctioning Knock Sensor: code error: p0325 I noticed my check engine light had came on but wasn't on for long and had turned off on the dash. A few weeks later the check engine light reappeared and did not go back off. Upon this happening I noticed a major difference in my vehicle performance. The fuel consumption had significantly increased, I recognized these shake like vibrations when sitting in park or at a complete stop. A "knocking noise" I would hear coming from the engine, as well as rough idling almost as if there was a "stalling/hesitant" idling that sounded very off. Adding a very noticeable reduced power from the engine that was not there when the check engine light was not on. This has been a confirmed malfunction and should be replaced due to the importance the knock sensor provides to the engine of this vehicle. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. While parking the vehicle at 5 MPH, the vehicle accelerated to 30-40 MPH and crashed into a set of bushes and a tree. The air bags deployed. The contact was injured and required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 7/5/18
I had returned home from christmas shopping at 9 in the evening on 12/10/16. I drove up my driveway put my car in park, pressed the automatic garage door opener which is on my visor and the door opened but my garage light did not come on. I left my headlights on for this reason and the engine on. I went. Out and emptied the back seat of all the christmas packages and walked in the house through the garage. I went to the front door to bring in a box from ups and then went to the garage and was shocked to find my car in there crushing my washing machine. All of this in a span of no more than 3 minutes. The car went in straight so there was no damage to the structure to my single car garage. If my washer didn't stop it, it would have gone through the house. I had a $700 speed queen washer that was only 3 years old. …
While making a left turn at low speed (10 MPH) and getting back up to speed on the highway (55mph speed limit), the vehicle lost the power connection to the wheels. The engine was revving as the gas pedal was being depressed, but the car was slowing down. Shifting the transmission to different gears (from d to d2, d1) did nothing. The highway was 2 lanes and there was not a lot of traffic, so luckily the 2 cars behind me were able to brake and switch lanes around me without causing an accident, while I was able to maneuver the vehicle from the left lane to the right shoulder. Evaluation by an ase certified shop at a luther dealership revealed that the drive shaft (drivers side) snapped into two pieces at the junction that is inside a rubber component. …
Car begun to behave strangely, shifting late, too soon, randomly, so I took it to 4 shops here in houston and the common resolution or opinion from the 4 mechanics is that those transmissions are too weak for the engine the come with, so they advice to stop driving and junk the car, that trasnmission swap goes for 2400-4000$ and I dont have that money. Now going back home the car started slipping the 4th and 3rd gear and put me in risk due to the fact that I was on the highway and the transmission went from 4th or 5th to 2nd while doing 50mph to the point I had to stop and get the car towed, I ended up junk ing the car. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Accord. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle began hesitating. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to move forward. In addition, the check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated and the steering wheel made an abnormal noise. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 12V222000 (steering) and NHTSA campaign number: 11V395000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact called braman Honda of palm beach (located at 5200 lake worth rd, greenacres, fl 33463, [phone]) and notified them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 142,894.
Normal city driving when I start out from a complete stop and the transmission shifts it give a hard buck like its dead the transmission indicator light goes out then right back on. The rest of the shifting goes smooth it only seems to be from 1st to 2nd gear. Also my check engine light came on and stays on now. I looked up the problem on line the ECM BCM was reprogramed in 2011 by johnson Honda stuart florida. I called the dealer today they told me that they never heard of any problem involving the secondary shift bearing but yet all my signs the car id doing points to this problem. The sight I visited for the information said to refer to it a recall # r89. Hope you can help me.
Related recalls
Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Honda is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 accord, 2007-2010 cr-v, and 2005-2008 element passenger cars manufactured from July 1, 2004, through September 3, 2010. The outer race of the secondary shaft bearing May be broken during certain driving styles.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2011.
Transmission complaints in other Accord years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2007 Honda Accord?
NHTSA has 58 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2007 Honda Accord, 11% of the model year's 524 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (9 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Honda Accord transmission problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 11V-395 (control module (tcm/pcm/tecm), Aug 4, 2011). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Honda Accord transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 89,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 5 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.