2004 Honda Civic Hybrid: CVT failure

Filed Jul 31, 2018 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · IL

When I purchased the car, the CVT transmission seemed to "lag" or dely to engage and accelerate. Recently when at a left turn at an intersection, I applied the accelerator and car juddered, was vibrating the whole car, and almost got me t-boned. I know this is not a sports car but would like to drive confidently to work without the worry of getting in an accident. Every time I accelerate now, the RPM's raise to 1,500-2,000 RPM before the CVT starter clutch engages and jerks the car forward. There is also a whine coming from the CVT at highway speeds. I would like to know if there is a recall for this issue because the car has 62,000 miles currently which is not a lot. I just had higher standards and expectations from such a reputable car manufacturer. Thank you for your time and consideration looking over this complaint and hopefully to help me get my car safely back on the road.

Filed Jun 2, 2017 · Transmission · FL

Hello, we have this honda civic 2004 hybrid with CVT transmission. The car has around 68k. There is a recall for this type of issues but honda says there they are not longer are responsible for that. The repair now cost more than the vehicle. Is there anything you can help me with about this issue?

Filed Mar 31, 2017 · Fuel system, Transmission · GA

Bearing failure in CVT transmission, leading to severe vibration and if not repaired to transmission failure cost for repairing replacement to customer $1700 . In my vehicle is bearing has been replaced 3 times in 130,000 miles well following factors recommendations of changing transmission fluid every 30,000 miles. Also hundred hybrid battery system has a flaw hybrid batteries are only guaranteed for 80,000 miles for the first battery and 24,000 miles for replacement batteries at the cost of $2700. Well toyota guarantees their batteries for 150,000 miles. I have replaced the battery packs three times in 130,000 miles.

Filed Sep 7, 2015 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · NY

While driving car jerks and jumps from start. Car has stopped in place and had to be restarted. Car is dangerous to operate. Cvt transmission has always been a problem.

Filed Apr 8, 2015 · Fuel system, Transmission · 80,000 miles · PA

The car was shuddering when accelerating after a stop. It needed the CVT clutch in the transmission replaced. This is an issue that many owners of 2004 honda civic hybrid have reported and honda refuses to recall the part. There is a defect in the building of the CVT transmissions and honda won't accept responsibility.

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 130,000 miles · TX

The transmission in my honda civic hybrid has had the same shudder/judder issue that many others have experienced. You have to take off extremely slow to keep it to a minimum and it still shakes and judders. It is obvious there is a sever issue with these CVT transmissions and many people are having the same exact issue. My civic hybrid started this issue a long time ago and honda said just change the transmission fluid but that only helps for a small amount of time. Very dangerous going through intersections.

Filed Sep 10, 2012 · Airbags, Transmission · 96,500 miles · IN

My vehicle when starting from a dead stop shudders for jitters when you go. This seems to slowly be getting worse. I have changed transmission fluid on regular intervals with honda CVT oem transmission fluid. Also my airbag sensor light for the drivers side is constantly on. This has been on for several years. I have just never bothered to take it in for fear that there would be a charge to fix an item that I feel for safety reasons honda should take care of.