Stalls out / loses power while driving, cannot maintain speed even when floored, worse on hot days, doesn't happen in the winter, the main fuel relay gets real hot and car will not run until it sits for about 5 or 10 minutes, then sometimes (when 90+ degrees out) will only run for a few minutes before it happens again, I have already replaced the relay and its still happening.
2001 Honda Civic: engine stalls while driving
50 of the 1,079 complaints about the 2001 Honda Civic describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 50
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 88,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 35 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
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.
Started car drove it to work, about a mile into drive engine stalled, car started to sputter, then stall again. Took to mechanic, it was a faulty ignition switch. 1997-2000 honda civic models were involved in a faulty ignition switch recall, I wonder if 2001 should have been included as well.
I recently began having problems with my 2001 honda civic's transmission. I noticed the car would hesitated and stalled while I was driving on the highway. I am very angry to learn that vehicles honda manufactured between the years of 1999-2004 have widespread complaints of transmission failure. I called the dealership where I bought the vehicle and asked what honda would do to repair my vehicle and was told that the cost of repairing the faulty transmission they put in this vehicles was my responsibility. I am very dissatisfied. This vehicle has had numerous recalls since I have had on everything from the fuel injection to the airbags.
The vehicle gauge cluster reads the wrong information. It caused me to stall on the freeway driving 65 MPH. I completely ran out of fuel and the gauge read that I had 1/4 of a tank left. Others have complained about this issue on the internet. The fuel, MPH, and temperature readings are all off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact then noticed that smoke was emitting from under the hood area just as the engine area caught on fire. The contact was able to exit the vehicle without injuries. The fire was extinguished by the local fire department. A fire report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the transmission made a loud winning noise. The gear shifted out of place then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 88,000.
I was driving home as normal, came to a red light and the car was stalling as if I had it in neutral and would not move in drive. It just quit with no warning and I was luck enough to be push out the turning lane and thank god , my grand daughter & I was not already on the 5 lane highway and then all of a sudden it quit like it did. It was confirmed today that it was the transmission & it cost more then what the car is worth. I had no indications or leaks. I was reading on line and it seems like lately this has been happening at least once or twice a month and honda don't think it's a problem, I guess until someone has to be seriously rearend or killed to be a concern and that's a shame & it's putting people and their loved ones in danger & harms way.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. She noticed that the check engine light had illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they advised her that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 91,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I am filing this complaint on behalf of honda civic drivers everywhere. It is very clear from doing research that there is an inherent problem with the honda civic 2001-2003 transmission. From speaking to professionals who have been rebuilding honda transmissions for years, it is a problem with materials flaking off the torque converter and the clutch clogging things up. I drive at 2001 honda civic and the p0740 error code has come up, but the car is still running fine, but until I get the transmission supposedly repaired I will not be able to pass aircare even though my emissions are perfectly above average. Incidents vary from total transmission failure while driving on a high, stalls, to accidents. If you just google search 2001-2003 honda civic transmission you can see for yourself. I can understand that wear and tear over-time does happen, but it is clear that this is not a coincidence and feel that honda should bear some of the responsibility for building a faulty transmission.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was driving sluggish. While parking the vehicle on an incline, the vehicle suddenly stalled. As the contact shifted into reverse, the vehicle began to roll backward. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they advised her that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact was driving 50 MPH when the engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to continue driving, but the vehicle suddenly stalled a second time. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised her that they would recharge the battery, but could not guarantee that the failure was attributed to the battery. The vehicle was not repaired and while attempting to take the vehicle toa second mechanic, the vehicle stalled three times. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to a dealer. They advised her that the tddc cylinder code stalled for the cam shaft cylinder sensor. The vehicle was repaired for the cam shaft sensor. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
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 stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2001 Honda Civic?
50 of 1,079 owner complaints about the 2001 Honda Civic (5%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
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 79Check engine light 79Headlights 56Slipping 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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