2003 Honda Civic Hybrid transmission problems

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · Transmission · 182,670 miles · FL

I was driving my car on antioch rd. Crestview, fl and had stopped at the stop sign to jump onto p.j. Adams rd. When traffic permitted I tired to pull out the car lunged forward a few feet putting the hood area completely in the road when the d light started flashing and the car stopped moving . The motor reves up but the car wont move. I was almost hit bye a semi truck . After replacing att sensors the d light is still flashing and the car wont move . I have exqhausted all repairs that I can do and was forced to scrape the car because it was my only way of going and after spending almost 1000bucks was still unable to fix this car. Its very dangerous in the fact that I could have been hit and killed due to this unexpected and sudden shut down with no warning

Filed Jan 30, 2019 · Transmission · 180,000 miles · NE

When starting from at stop the car hesitates and shudders when you press the gas pedal unless you let the car idle and roll forward first. It also has problems when you have the cruise control on for more than 10 min. After approx 10min it acts like I have turned off and back on the cruise control several times before it does turn off and then you can turn the main cruise control switch off and back on and then reset the cruise but it only stays working for 1-2 min before shutting itself back off.

Filed Sep 16, 2018 · Transmission · 138,000 miles · MI

There is a shuttering in the transmission that occurs when the car is attempting to get out of first gear. The shuttering is becoming more violent. The car has also slipped out of drive (while on the road) and wouldn't accelerate. I've read that the shuttering isn't fairly common in this model and/or type of transmission.

Filed Mar 31, 2018 · Transmission · 106,000 miles · OH

I drove this 2003 honda civic hybrid took my baby honestly from the shopping market. It was just at the right turning corner, the vehicle suddenly lost power to move, I immediately press the emergency button, got out off the vehicle let other autos passed me ahead by the side way. Later some kindly guys help me pushed the car to a parking lot near by. The transmission was out of work. After my friend help me took baby home, the vehiclel was towed back. Glad is not on the highway. It only just passed 100k miles. The transmission fluid was good, output speed sensor is ok. I think not only me have this quality problem. It is too dangerous for us without a sign.

Filed Jan 4, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 38,600 miles · NJ

When driving at 50mph on a national highway 95s heading to philadelphia around 11am,the speed of the car suddenly reduce to 20mph and then stalled and stopped moving. I had to pull aside to check the engine. After some thirty minutes of rest,I had to return home with an idea of getting the car checked by the dealer.the dealer reorted of having no problem in the engine and I had to take the car back and running as carefully as possible without using for a long trip. I had some dents due to other driver with rash driving and hitting the car.I need to get the dents fixed as soon as the present winter season turns feasible for easy running.

Filed Sep 30, 2017 · Transmission · 133,000 miles · OR

Jerking and noises got worse over a one week period. Dealership, where all service has occurred for this car, says it needs a new transmission ($4800) and is not worth repairing. The mileage is quite low for this problem, 133,000. We've heard this is a common problem for these hybrids 2002-2005.

Filed Sep 12, 2016 · Transmission · KY

Car came out of parking and when it reached on city street transmission started slipping on street next (city street) to cinema hall and then car completely halted. For a moment it felt like tire's were punctured as it was loosing direction.

Filed Jun 16, 2016 · Transmission · IL

My transmission failing at mile 90.000.

Filed Feb 2, 2016 · Transmission · 115,907 miles · KS

2003 honda civic hybrid transmission issues at only 115,907 miles have been a huge problem with this company. I just had to be excused from my shift of where I perform law enforcement duties so I could pick up my wife and two teenagers from the car that has been the bane of my existence and the bane of others' as well from what I have read in the umpteen different forums and sites across the world. Asia did it right by treating their people and honda owners right by recalling their transmissions across the board due to the lack of performance and durability in the CVT powertrain. This vehicle left my family stranded along a very busy highway after having to coast to a stop from the far right lane because the transmission stopped accelerating while operating perfectly fine at 70 MPH. Then we had to wait along the highway for an hour before a tow truck could come and pick up the car and tow it to the nearest honda dealership which I'm it will cost an arm and a leg to get this fixed! In town it sounds like it's always mad as it shutters on take off and slow rolling accelerations making it a bit harry to get into traffic or get through an intersection of any kind. The car also jumps or surges forward while stopped at intersections as well. Not cool when you have your teenager operating this. I'm just glad she is smart enough to stay on the brakes! Not to mention that the AC sucks during days it gets to 90 and 100 degrees here in kansas. Who puts a rubber belt in a transmission any way. Get this fixed!!!! If you will not get it fixed, you will lose yet another customer!

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · Transmission · 156,819 miles · MI

"juddering" happens with my continuously variable transmission (CVT) when taking off from a stop and when accelerating to enter an expressway. "juddering" means that the trans is slipping and making noise (loses power when you need it the most- very dangerous). River town honda grandville, mi stated that it would cost me $2,100.00 to replace it with a new one. Honda japan has recalled these transmissions in their hch model years 2003 through 2005. What can we do to get honda america to treat us to the same recall that japan has? This is a known problem, defect with the CVT. Honda makes quality vehicles with very good reliability, my other car is also a hch 2005 with a manual trans and absolutely no problems. Please check into the problem (I am not alone with this) and get honda america to stand behind their reputation and recall the cvts or reimburse the $2,100.00 cost to get them replaced. This is an ongoing, everyday occurance not limited to just one time. Please help!