1996 Honda Civic transmission problems

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Body, Engine · 90,000 miles · PA

8/4/2014 dear american honda motor company, inc. I am a proud honda owner, and I chose honda as my auto of choice for its compact size, its known reliability as well as great gas mileage. I have been holding on your customer service line @ 1‑800‑999‑1009 for quite a while and a few days, and I have been unable to speak to a customer service representative, so I am in this letter corresponding my concerns to you. I own a 1997 honda civic lx which I purchase in 6/12/2006 new. My honda has just legitimately clocked 90 thousand miles as of 8/4/2014, so I am queried I would be having problems. I was recently informed by a honda dealer as well as I checked and read on line that honda issued a recall on these models for transmission problems as well as the paint chipping off in several areas. I never received any kind of notification from honda nor had an opportunity to have my honda checked for these problems, although I had my honda serviced in 3 major pennsylvania honda dealership service departments on a regular basis. It was never reported as a major concern to me, my auto check engine light is on and off and the car stutters and jerks while accelerating indicating problems, I can drive without a major incident doing neighborhood chores or physicians office visits if the auto is going 40 MPH or under, and when taken to be serviced by me and checked, it is not showing up. Recently my auto bogged down on the highway only going 50 MPH while the speed limit is 70, I was frightened by this occurrence and I felt the auto was going to stop and I would be unable to get out of harms way! I am a senior citizen on a fixed income and I am asking for goodwill repairs concerning these problem as well as a repair for the chipping paint. Would you please get in touch with me so these can be resolved?

Filed Dec 28, 2011 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · OR

The transmission input shaft bearing is having issues. Makes noise when clutch is not pressed in but its ok when pressed. I heard honda did recall for this issue.. Need help to fix it..

Filed Apr 7, 2009 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · NY

I just bought this car from the dealer last week (96 honda civic with 140,000 mi). I noticed right away that when I press the gas, it revs up a little and catches. Basically, its choppy when I press onto the gas and it sounds like the common recall. It seems dangerous bc it shakes the vehicle a bit.

Filed Mar 4, 2004 · Transmission · MO

When the car is cold it is hard to put into 1st gear and when releasing the clutch it jumps until it has warmed up.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Transmission · NJ · crash

Gear shift was stuck after vehicle was turned on while sitting at a railroad crossing. When the motor was turned on, three minutes later, the gear shifter jammed. The consumer then placed the gear into neutral and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle bolted into another vehicle which was traveling in the opposite direction. The gear shift was replaced by the dealer. *scc jb

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Transmission · 67,500 miles · NJ · crash

The gear shifter became stuck, which caused the vehicle to surge forward and caused an accident. *jb. The vehicle had to be started in overdrive. *tt

Filed Mar 18, 2003 · Transmission · NJ

The gear shifter stuck and caused to surge forward resulting in an accident.

Filed Mar 17, 2003 · Acceleration, Body · FL · crash

Belts came of pulleys, vehicle lost control resulting in acollision. Also, replaced throttle cable/emissions/ignition/cv boots and windshield wipers.

Filed Mar 3, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · FL · crash

Engine failed due to faulty key mount on crankshaft, and 2 belts came off pulley, vehicle loss control resulting in an accident. Also, replaced windshield wiper/washer, exhaust system, throttle cable, emissions, axles, brakes, cv boots, and floor mat. *ak 8jb

Filed May 24, 2001 · Transmission · VA

After slowing to make a turn or other maneuver, transmission shifts roughly as you accelerate unless the gas pedal is depressed very slowly and carefully. I'm assuming the car is downshifted to 1st or 2nd gear, but there's a violent jerk as you increase the speed from there and I'm afraid this might harm my transmission, so I try to "baby" it, but I hate that I can't accelerate normally.