2001 Honda Civic: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Apr 1, 2019 · Lights · 95,000 miles · NH

Vehicles of this type were subjected to a recall back in 2012 due to a safety issue where the low beam headlights would unexpectedly fail while the vehicle was being driven at night. The recall work has been performed previously by honda on this specific vehicle. However, a similar problem has recently started occurring on this vehicle even though the recall work has already been done to it. I am an air force veteran with an extensive background in aviation electronics. I also have professional experience doing electrical and electronic engineering. I also have a lot of experience repairing automotive electrical systems. I have analyzed the current problem in my wife's civic, which involves unexpected failures in the nighttime lighting system where all the lights suddenly shut off. I have also studied the information from the previous recall. I have concluded that the previous recall done by honda has not fully addressed the previously reported lighting problems that LED to the previous recall. It explains why my wife's vehicle is still having similar problems now even though the problem was supposed to have been fixed under the previous recall. I have written a statement giving all the details you should need as a lead in to an investigation. It is attached to this report. If I can be of further assistance please don't hesitate to contact me. *dt

Filed Apr 26, 2014 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · TX

Bought a 2001 honda civic ex in the end of summer of 2013 for my daughter since she had started college. I bought the car because I have heard and been recommended to buy a honda. Less than a year later the transmission went-out. She was on the highway on her way to school when the transmission malfunction. The transmission began to hesitate and stutter on the highway. Had to pull over in heavy traffic she almost had and accident. We took it to a transmission shop where we were told that the transmission had to be rebuilt and it was going to cost $2,652. I had to use my income and part of my daughter's last few dollars to fix the transmission. Now that I have researched the car and found out that there are hundreds of complaints on this year make and model. I fear for my daughter's safety. This many complaints on a specific issue (transmission failure) should had been recalled and fixed, instead they are still posing a threat to not just our safety, but to also the public. This transmission is still hurting the people's wallets and causing accidents because of transmission failure. Some people have complaint that even after fixing the transmission the problem persist. I believe it might be a design problem. I fear that one day my daughter might not get so lucky and have and accident. This problem can be easily fixed by imposing a recall. I can't believe that this cars are still on the road posing and threat to the people's safety.

Filed Jan 12, 2014 · 132,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Oct 16, 2010 · Transmission · 79,850 miles · MN

Leading up to the failure, I didn't have a big issue. After stopping at a red light or stop sign, the car would initially hesitate a little when beginning to accelerate, but besides that, there were no other symptoms. The failure effects the 3rd and 4th gears. When accelerating, the engine will rev and there is no increase in speed whatsoever. My car is currently in the shop having the transmission rebuilt. It was the only option besides completely replacing the transmission. I had the eld unit replaced because one mechanic thought it may help, however it did nothing. My "check engine" light had only been on for one week prior to getting a diagnostic test done on my car to figure out the problem. It would have been sooner, had I not been away from home. My safety concern comes when attempting to merge into traffic. Without 3rd or 4th gear, it is nearly impossible to get the car up to safe speed to merge in with cars going 60-70 MPH on the highway. I was nearly rearended last weekend while merging onto a highway, but managed to pull to the side of the road before a crash occurred. This is a huge safety concern! My car is a 2001 and only has 80,000 miles and has had all of the regular scheduled maintenance performed in a timely manner!

Filed Sep 27, 2010 · Transmission · 113,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The transmission would lose power sporadically and when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would hesitate before accelerating. The dealer advised the vehicle was not under recall and the repairs would be at the contacts expense. The failure and current mileage was 113,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2009 · Transmission · 155,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. After starting the vehicle, it began to hesitate and would not shift past second gear or 20 MPH. The engine would rev very loudly, but the vehicle would not move. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. Through online research, she found numerous complaints regarding the same defect. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 155,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2009 · Transmission · 38,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. While driving at any speed, the vehicle hesitates and the engine performs as if it will shut off. When the contact places the gear into neutral, the engine revs. When he places the gear back into drive, the vehicle will either continue to hesitate or drive normally. The failure occurs between 30-45 seconds and once every two to three months. A mechanic inspected the vehicle, but was unable to find any failures. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 45,000. Updated 3/16/09 *cn updated 03/19/09.

Filed Jan 26, 2009 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic lx. The vehicle was purchased in october 2003. The gears failed to shift normally. While driving at speeds of less than 15 MPH, he depressed the accelerator and the vehicle hesitated as if it were stuck in neutral. An independent mechanic replaced the transmission to correct the failure. Less than a year later, he noticed in between 2nd and 3rd gear, the vehicle would not shift smoothly and would remain stuck in gear. An authorized honda dealer replaced the transmission a second time. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current was 116,941. Updated 2/23/09 *cn updated 02/25/09.

Filed Oct 14, 2008 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · GA

The car would hesitate when attempting to accelerate. On the incident date, the car would not accelerate at all.

Filed Oct 27, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · DC

When braking, car idle drops so low that car tends to hesitate and sometimes stalls. The problem is intermittent. Have taken the car to dealer about 4 times regarding idle and stalling. Pcm was checked each time, and dealer found no codes. Dealer could not replicate problem. Car also stalled and cut off when I was at a traffic light after applying the brakes. I noticed that there was a recall by honda for the lx and dx regarding a similar problem. Why hasn't honda looked into the ex model? What could be the problem? Could it be the iac? Could it be the PCM? I am terrified of driving the car. What if the car cuts off/stalls and an accident occurs? I hope honda looks into this problem as soon as possible. I am not the only one experiencing this problem with the ex models. A few other people have been, and this is beginning to be a growing concern among honda consumers. Honda seems to be a reputable car manufacturer, how can they let a problem like this slip through there quality control? I am quite frustrated with the car and all the problems I have been having. The reason I spent so much money on a honda, is because of quality. Where is the quality? I have even had problems with the driver side car seat rocking back and forth. Dealer finally fixed the problem after 4 attempts. Again I am asking what happened to the quality in a honda car, where has it gone?