Consumer states intermittently while driving on a slight downhhill between 35 to 55 MPH and applying very light to moderate braking, the transmission will shift gears from overdrive to third gear. When this happens the tachometer and speedometer will jump up one inch even though vehicle is slowing down. There is a metallic clacking or knocking noise when the engine is warmed up in gear at idle with the brake on.
2000 Honda Civic engine complaints
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Intermittently when braking, transmission will shift down on a slight to moderate incline. Dealer has been notified. *ak half of the time the transmission shifts without warning at up to 55 MPH under light to moderate braking. This could cause a serious accident. Consumer also states that there is a metallic clacking or knocking noise when the engine is warmed.
Exhaust manifold cracks, causing hot exhaust gases and possible unburned fuel to leak.
When getting in or out of vehicle or when rocking vehicle could hear a squeaky noise. Dealer told consumer that problem was with exhaust donut which had been replaced five times.
Consumer states that after turning vehicle off, he hears a ticking noise, dealer informed consumer that the noise is not a problem and should happen more on colder days.
The vehicles malfunction indicator light came on indicating a problem after running 2,255 miles within seven months. The engine ran very roughly and hesitated on acceleration, making it very difficult to control. The service depatment stated they tried to diagnosis and fix the problem but did not know what was wrong. Later they said the valves were to tight and consequently adjust them. After the vehicle was returned, the next day it would not start. Eventually the vehicle started very roughly and shook violently; the malfunction indicator lamp came back on. The service department found the fuel injectors leaking and replaced all four-fuel injectors. After these malfunctions and repairs, I noticed a change in the performance of the vehicles acceleration power, and the idling was noisier. The gas mileage seemed less and the vehicle has stalled on a few occasions. This complaint to the federal safety agency concerns a defective and nonconforming vehicle that was likely to caused severe bodily injury or death if driven. The vehicle was sold with defects that not only jeopardized the safety of the consumer but the public was also at risk.. That risk of fuel leaking from injectors and engine malfunction (valves) could have caused a fire, pollution, and collision hazard. Such defects and nonconformities breach the implied and expressed warrantees and violate various federal laws intended to protect the consumer and the public. The expectation of a new vehicle to perform in a safe and reliable manner should not be compromised by defective manufacturing, and inadequate service. I am requesting an investigation of this problem. It would be a life saving service to the public who is unsuspecting that a new, well maintained vehicle would run for less than 2,300 miles and have dangerous defects appear. The pattern of neglect that begun with the manufacture, persisted with the sale and the service of the vehicle by the dealer. This lack of due care could get somebody killed.
About a minute after starting the vehicle it stalled, towing company called, vehicle started right away, after gas pedal was held to floor about 30 seconds, mechanic stated that hondas tend to flood themselves in cold weather.
The car could not start four times since december 2000. The quality of the car is really bad, and it should be recalled.
While driving engine overheated and consumer lost control of vehicle without a warning.
Every time engine is turned off very loud clanging and banging noises come from under the vehicle on the front driver's side. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. Dealer stated that the noises came from the catalytic converter cooling down and contracting, which was a characteristic of the vehicle. Please provide any further information.
Extremely disappointed. How can a 2 months old radiator be so fragile? Honda denied it was a defect by manufacturer which I have to end up paying $511.65 for the replacement of radiator. I feel like being cheated and robbed.
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