While driving and when it parked it smelling fuel it comes near from filler neck,I thought it were the fuel cap but nothing change after replaced for a new cap (no codes and no check engine lights on )and driver seat belt sometimes it stucks and buckle won't clicks easily (2 times while driving seatbelt unclip by it self) I checked my VIN number for any recalls but I didn't find any recalls for this vehicle.
2001 Honda Civic: check engine light
79 of the 1,079 complaints about the 2001 Honda Civic describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 79
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical repair cost reported
- $3,000
- typical mileage
- 84,499
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 35 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. While driving, the contact noticed a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the fuel odor became stronger and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to west broad honda at (804) 672-1111 (7014 w broad st, richmond, va 23294), but the failure could not be replicated. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to west broad collision center at (804) 217-6354 (9001 w broad st, richmond, va 23294) where the mechanic stated that he smelled a strong fuel odor and that the vehicle would need to be taken back to west broad honda. West broad honda diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced and the radiator was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v182000 (fuel system, gasoline) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v183000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
I had just gotten back from port arthur, texas. I had stopped for a traffic light in the left turn lane,and there was traffic stopped behind me, thank goodness. When the light turned green I tried to pull off, but the vehicle did not moved. A man helped me to push the vehicle out of traffic onto a parking lot . After putting the vehicle in different gears, the check engine light finally came on. I called a wrecker to pick it up and deliver it home. Since then I bought a code reader and the code is a p0740. I have read where honda has problems with their transmissions. I called them and they said that my transmission was not on recall.
Automatic transmission failing at 74000 miles as diagnosed by honda and independent transmission repair technician. Check engine light comes on while vehicle in motion. Code: p0470. Was advised will need complete transmission replacement very soon however honda dealer reluctant to admit it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. While driving 35 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and the transmission failed. The vehicle was shut off, restarted, and placed in gear with no response. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. The VIN was not provided.
8/19/14-gas smell bad mileage-repair shop replaced gas cap. Still smelled gas. Brought to honda dealer for services and stated smell of gas, they couldn't find anything and said we may have overfilled tank, must have spilled gas down side, or the poor gas mileage could be the way we drive the car. 5/11/2015-127,148 miles- check engine light-had charcoal canister & vent solenoid replaced. 5/13/2015-check engine light back on. Apparently know problem with leaking gas/fumes honda has not recalled models affected with exception of honda odyssey. Much of my research effecting 98-2002 models. Tsb's ( technical service bulletin's ) 01-011 ( evap control canister vent shut valve 98-99 models ) and 03-001 ( evap bypass solenoid valve 98-02 since code and diagnosing problem is difficult and basically honda is aware of this issue they should be recalling these vehicles as leaking gas/fumes is a safety issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the technician diagnosed the torque converter clutch failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.
On my way to lax, about two hours from home, my car failed on highway 101. Was able to get to the side of the road. Tow truck was called. We were near thousand oaks on hwy 101 so car taken to pep boys which was open (it was a sunday). They could not fix transmission problems, so monday the car was taken to leon transmission. They had it for a week, repaired it and charged me $2920. I had to rent a car that sunday because I needed to get to lax to pick up two unaccompanied minors arriving from portland or. Check engine light on for trouble codes p0740 tc and p0700 transmission fault. Rebuilt transmission and converter installed. When I picked up the repaired vehicle on saturday jul 27, I drove it for a little over 30 miles and it failed again. Towed the car back to leon's transmission. They said there is another error code, p1361, tdc sensor which they could not fix but another mechanic was open and replaced the tcd sensor. This repair cost $306. Finally, after a week and $3226, I drove my car back home,150 miles from where I left the vehicle a week earlier. I needed a car so had to rent a car from enterprise for a week.
The check engine light came on while we were on the highway. After checking the code and the fluids we continued driving with no issues. The code did not say anything about the transmission going out. After 15 miles the cars transmission gave out with no warning leaving us stranded in a town with no honda dealership.
Own a 2001 honda civic lx check engine light once up with code p0740. Had the code read at autozone went out. Now it has come back.
Driving at 50 MPH on road, heard a clunking noise and engine light came on. Drove two miles, then came to a stop light, I stopped, but when I tried to accelerate, the gears were gone and the car would not move forward. Had car towed to a local mechanic who determined that the car had torque converter clutch failure (code p0740) and incorrect gear ratio (code p0730) and needs a new transmission (approx. 1800 to be rebuilt). I did not notify the manufacturer.
Driving my car with only 78,000 miles the engine light went on and within 15 minutes the car lost power to move foreword/backward etc.........took to the gas station glendale mobile broadway, everett,ma, the car has always been taken care of,,, I know it is old but only 78,000 . He put in a used transmission for 1900.00., there was no warning only minutes from the time check engine went on until complete failure on highway.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service news article
- P0497, low purge flow or internal vacuum leak
- Timesert 14MM drain plug thread repair kit
- Diagnostic trouble code P0420 and data recorder installation
- Engine won't start? check for loose alternator bolts. sc
- Cranks won't start, MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) and immobilizer light on
- Poor a/c cooling during hard acceleration
- Healthy catalyst collection
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. During the assembly process, the air cleaner box cover may have been damaged, and a broken plastic piece could travel into the intake chamber.
- Risk
- If the plastic piece lodges in the throttle body, the throttle could stick in a partially open position. Although the driver can always stop the car by applying additional brake force, or by taking other actions (I.e., shift into neutral, turn off the ignition key, etc.), if the car continues to maintain speed when the driver is expecting it to slow, a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the air cleaner box for damage. If damage is found, the dealer will locate and remove the broken plastic piece, and replace the air cleaner box lid. Owner notification began on october 25, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.
Recall number 01V329000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Honda Civic check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2001 Honda Civic?
79 of 1,079 owner complaints about the 2001 Honda Civic (7%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the 2001 Honda Civic?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $3,000 (median of 27 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Honda Civic?
There is 1 recall and 35 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Honda Civic
Transmission failure 185Airbag light 157No deployment 79Headlights 56Stalling 50Slipping 40Loss of power 24Fuel pump 15Grinding brakes 13Fire or smoke 13Seat belt 13Jerking 12Won't shift 12Hesitation 10Sudden acceleration 10Fuel gauge 9Overheating 9Adaptive cruise 8Engine failure 6Fuel leak 6Whining noise 6ABS 5Brake failure 5Fuel smell 5Tire blowout 5
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