2005 Honda Civic Hybrid transmission problems

Filed Feb 27, 2019 · Airbags, Transmission · 168,000 miles · AL

My air bag light constantly stays on. No codes come up when auto repair shop hooked it up so I can't even get a diagnosis and attempt to repair. The safety hazard aspect worries me immensely but it's my only vehicle so I'm forced to drive it regardless. All available recalls have been performed. My car hesitated to accelerate after I put it in drive or reverse when I'm at a complete stop. The transmission also hesitates to switch gears to accelerate at a normal rate to safely merge onto a road or interstate whether I'm stopped first or turn right in at a low speed and attempt to merge.

Filed Apr 17, 2018 · Transmission · 207,000 miles · VA

When starting from a complete stop the transmission shudders and lacks take off power which could be a dangerous problem.

Filed Nov 4, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 162,000 miles · VA

Cvt transmission violently shakes at speeds 0-10 and causes auto stop to engage at all times extremely dangerous when driving through congested traffic on the highway. It performs poorly when in motion in any street or highway when driving very slow or after accelerating at a stoplight.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · IL

My 2005 honda civic hybrid is experiencing a shudder with momentary loss of power upon acceleration from a stationary position. Vehicle has been taken to honda dealership for a clutch burnishing procedure. This temporarily fixed the problem for approximately 3000-4000 miles. Problem has returned and has become a safety concern as there is momentary loss of acceleration power during the shudder event. Dealership insists on charging for another burnishing procedure though it is outlined in a technical notice. This shuddering happens upon every acceleration from a stationary position. It is not intermittent and can be felt every time I accelerate.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Transmission · 98,900 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda civic hybrid. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the transmission made a loud noise and the vehicle started jerking violently. The dealer stated there was a vibration in the transmission (CVT). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 98,900. Updated 1/23/15*cn updated 9/7/2017

Filed Nov 9, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 189,000 miles · MA

It lurches for it will accel when you don't want it to. Has trouble to shift into another gear loud noises. Was driving down the highway and I turned on the cruise control an accelerated faster than when I program data entry of the RPM's up. Had to step on the brakes a couple times to get it to stop doing that almost hit two vehicles I do all the transmission fluid changes recommended and oil. These are great cars but these problems that need to be addressed.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Transmission · 55,900 miles · CA

This car has an automatic transmission. When in reverse it struggles to move and honda says the transmission needs to be replaced but it only has 55,900 miles on it. Honda states that only they can work on the CVT transmission and of course can control parts and labor cost and they will not sell parts to outside mechanics. It seems like a scheme to make money off of customers off of a unreliable part. Checking the internet there seems to be a lot of complaints. A normal automatic transmission replacement charge parts and labor is around $1800 but honda wants $4200 to $4900.

Filed Jun 28, 2014 · Transmission · AL

Certified honda service locations would suggest replacing the entire transmission at a substantial cost this issue has notable safety hazards as it limits drivers' abilities to accelerate at low speeds, particularly to avoid a collision. This issue should be investigated as it still impacts many vehicles on the road in the us. I tried to trade this car in for a newer honda civic and they degraded my cars value due to the transmission issues. I did not make the defective part they did and want me to pay for it. This is wrong for honda do consumers this way.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Transmission · 42,500 miles · CA

Since about 42,500 miles, this car has done something being called juddering when accelerating from stop. Sometimes it is more severe than others, which means I cannot predict how my car will accelerate. This is a very dangerous condition that I thought was unique to my car. Upon further reading, it is clear that honda has an issue they need to fix. There have been times where the judder is so sever that it takes me up to 6 seconds to actually start to accelerate. That is extremely dangerous!! I will try (yet again) to see if the dealership will help get this taken care of once and for all, but I doubt they care.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · LA

I have tried on several occasions to have honda honor its service bulletin to 'fix' the judder/slippage issue described in service bulletin tsb 07-049. Just like other complaints made here and on other forums online, the procedure that honda america prescribes does not fix this problem. Most certified honda service locations would suggest replacing the entire transmission at a substantial cost or continue driving with this issue until power train failure. This issue has notable safety hazards as it limits drivers' abilities to accelerate at low speeds, particularly to avoid a collision. This issue should be investigated as it still impacts many vehicles on the road in the us.