While driving I smelled then saw smoke coming out of the gear shift area. I pulled over, turned off and exited my car. I opened the hood and within minutes my car was engulfed in flames. The fire department had to come put it out.
2000 Honda Civic transmission problems
30 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 58,200. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 58,200
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission20
- Manual transmission3
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda Civic transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2000 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My 2000 honda civic was recently repaired due to a minor fender bender with a curb. The transmission was replaced as part of these repairs with a transmission from a salvage yard. While driving this vehicle, the check engine light came on and after a diagnostics test, the code p0240 continued to show up after being reset numerous times. This light turns on about three miles of driving after being reset. After researching this code and the handful of causes of it to appear, it is possible that some vehicles will not even be running due to it. The transmission is not shifting correctly around 50-60mph with just a delayed shift. The research I have done shows this code may be removed by changing the tcc solenoid, transmission and oil filter, but in most cases; replacing the transmission.
Torque converter clutch circuit/open.
I have a 2000 honda civic dx. My transmission gave me no warning it was about to go out. I bought it brand new with only 10 miles on it. It now has 116,000 miles on it. I kept up with the maintenance. While I was driving on top of a bridge the check engine light came on. Then about 5 miles down the road I stopped at a red light. When it turned green my transmission started slipping. I coasted to the entrance of a gas station. I was blocking traffic. I turned the car off. I waited 2 minutes turned the car back on. It went for about a mile then it started slipping again. I had it towed home. It's been parked ever since. I been having to find a ride to work and to do errands. I been told that it is out of warranty. That the costs would be over $2500.
Honda civic 2000 with 58,000 miles with transmission failure. Honda refuses to fix because my daughter bought the car used - not original owner. Daughter bought the car on sunday night - rush job. Daughter told salesman during test drive something wrong. Salemans said they would take care of it - wrong. Anyway - defective transmission on honda car at 58,000 miles. Why?
I have a 2000 civic value package with and automatic transmission. Recently the gear shifter became very hard to use. It was very hard to get the vehicle into and out of park. The rest of gear ranges worked normally. One time I had to use two hands to get the car out of park. Took the car to the dealership and was advised that the shift cable was worn out and needed to be replaced. The cable was replaced and it now works normally. Total cost about $250 labor and $50 for parts.
2000 honda civic lx automatic transmission failure. The transmission started to shift hard on my 2000 honda civic lx which has 73,000 miles on it. Then the gears started slipping and delaying, so I took it in to have it looked at (local transmission shop). The transmission is failing and has to be replaced. We just had the transmission replaced in our other honda (1997 honda accord with 150,000 miles) last week, and this problem was a huge shock to us. We are replacing two honda transmissions within a two week period!!! I think that it is ridiculous that a 2000 honda civic with less than 73,500 miles on it has to be replaced. Transmission failure is a serious safety hazard. Our other honda transmission went out while we were on the interstate, and we were almost hit by another car because our car slowed down so rapidly. For now, the 2000 honda civic lx will be sitting in the driveway until we have saved up for another transmission replacement.
The car would no accelerate when the gas pedal was depressed. Dealer claimed normal wear and tear and manufacturer had no prior complaints. An expensive pcv valve was replaced.
When the vehicle stopped at a light or stop sign and then took off there was severe hesitation, and vehicle shuddered. After this happened several times consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. Transmission was flushed three times, and vehicle was given back to the consumer. This vehicle had three transmissions replaced, and two transmissions overhauled.
Manual transmission jumps while driving also does not want to go into second gear. Makes wierd grinding sound while driving slow. Car shutters and shakes violently while in 5th gear in excess of 70 MPH. Car shuts off by its self( was told VIN not in sequence for ignition recall). Right front springs sticks and some times makes a ( " boing" ) sound. Car keeps pulling to right even after alignment. When heater or defroster are on they make a loud chirping sound. On cold or rainy days steam will pour out of engine compartment smelling like radiator fluid. Was in 2 minor accidents one front end colision one rear end colission both about 30 MPH and air bags did not deploy. Engine is becoming rusty and coroded. Drivers power window is slow to go up and front seat belts will not retract. Engine light comes on and car loses power and gas mielage. Goes offf when gas tank is filled. Car has been to dealer numerous times for honda scheduled service and also while it was under warranty. All the problems adressed above were told to dealer who said they could not find a problem..but they sure did when my warranty expired. Now they will not fix anyhting unless I pay for it.
Questions about the 2000 Honda Civic transmission
Does the 2000 Honda Civic have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the transmission of the 2000 Honda Civic, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Honda Civic transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 58,200 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Honda Civic transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Honda Civic have bad transmission?
The Honda Civic model years with the most transmission complaints are 2001 (403 complaints), 2002 (185 complaints) and 2015 (177 complaints).
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?
Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).
Other 2000 Honda Civic problems
Airbags 82Engine 51Electrical 38Tires 26Acceleration 17Brakes 14Seat belts 14Body 9Lights 9Fuel system 6Steering 6Suspension 6Visibility 5Seats 4Locks 3
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