2001 Honda Civic: transmission slipping

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Engine · 103,000 miles · WA

The transmission slips I don't know why but my car just has 103 000 miles and I don't think that should start happening

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Transmission · 135,021 miles · HI

It has not happened yet but my car is slipping gears between 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4. I will be taking it to the honda dealer before something does happen.

Filed Nov 4, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 152,000 miles · CA

I was traveling in neighborhood streets (30 MPH speed limit), and without warning, the car's automatic transmission slipped out of gear and would not engage the engine again. Pressing on the gas pedal would only result in revving the engine, much like in neutral setting. The major key problem here is the transmission failed without any prior signs of distress, failure, warning and etc. I was lucky in that I was traveling on neighborhood streets and could easily pull over to the curb; this would have been a major issue for me and others traveling on the highway at 80 MPH in the middle of the highway... This issue has been well documented on sites such as this: http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/civic/2001/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml.

Filed Jul 22, 2013 · Transmission · 121,000 miles · PA

Driving home from work, the transmission started slipping and coming out of gear. Car revved but would not engage. Had to have car towed home, and then to mechanic, who stated the transmission needs replacing.

Filed Jun 17, 2013 · Transmission · 99,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the transmission slipped out of fifth gear without warning. The vehicle was able to continue in operation at a reduced speed. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Mar 20, 2013 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · OK

I was driving home from picking my daughter up from school when at 65 MPH the car started to jerk. The transmission was slipping in an out of gear. If I pulled over an sat for 15 min it would start to pull like normal again for a couple miles then do it again. I had to do that several times turning a 15 min trip into a 2 hour trip.

Filed Jan 27, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 88,108 miles · KS

I was yet another unfortunate victim of honda's cheap transmission and I say cheap in that it doesn't work properly not that it is cheap to get it repaired. No that is over $2000 according to my local honda dealership. After taking such good care of my car diligently taking it in for oil changes and tune ups at honda's recommended mileage; I am severely disappointed. I had just pulled up to a busy stop light, when the light turned green I hit the gas and my car moved forward like usual, but suddenly right as I past the intersection the car's transmission started slipping and then just died. I shut the car off, started it back up and some how after a few minutes managed to get the transmission to hold just enough to pull it into a turn off. I had numerous people honking and yelling at me to get off the road. Honda if you're listening, I won't be buying another vehicle from you. The federal safety agency if you're listening please I implore you to do an investigation this could very likely cause someone to get hurt or killed.

Filed Dec 31, 2012 · Transmission · 163,008 miles · CA

As I crossed into a busy intersection, my car's transmission began to slip as cars were coming at me. I was terrified. My transmission failed. After extensive research I found the 2001 honda civic had a faulty transmission. Over 600 complaints. I called honda and was told I had already exceeded the alloted miles on the power train warranty so it was not covered. I had to buy a used transmission for $1095.00 and hire a mechanic to replace my transmission. It is my opinion that honda was well aware of this bad transmission and they should have offered a replacement, no matter what the mileage on the owners vehicle.

Filed Dec 26, 2012 · Transmission · 80,404 miles · NJ

I was able to start the car and drove to some distance while experiencing some gear engaging problems. Then suddenly the following symptoms: 1. Car stutters or jerks while accelerating. 2. Check engine light is on. 3. Transmission slips or won't engage. 4. Transmission pops in and out of gear. 5. Car will turn on and starts to move a bit, then can't get it to move. I had to call service to tow my car back to home because car dealership was closed for holidays. This happened on 2012/12/23 and the mileage on my 2001 honda civic was 80404 miles.

Filed Feb 22, 2011 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · PR

Transmission failure, slipping and not engaging properly/ on the way home at the highway transmission start to slip and rev up, lose speed suddenly was able to merge to the emergency lane lucky there was no vehicles around or behind me, the vehicle is at my home now afraid that happened again with my kids aboard. Vehicle only have aprox 80,000 miles 2001 honda civic ex sedan.

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Transmission · 84,809 miles · MO

While accelerating through an intersection engine raping where increasing but car was actually slowing down. Down shifted automatic transmission to d3 and got car through intersection before light changed. Car would go about 2 blocks before transmission would start slipping again. The torque converter and transmission have gone bad at only 85,000 miles without any warning.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Transmission · 85,125 miles · NV

We purchased this 2001 honda civic ex because of the honda brand supposedly being so synonymous with quality and longevity. If I would have researched on the internet for prevalent problems with the 2001 honda civic, I would have come across the "transmission failure" issue and never would have purchased this vehicle. And I would advise anyone who is thinking about purchasing a 2001 - 2005 honda civic, beware, the transmission will prematurely fail. So, on with the story. We are the second owners of this car and it had 37,000 miles on it when we purchased it from a private party. At around 80,000 miles, the transmission started slipping going into 2nd gear. We took it in to a local transmission company who serviced (changed fluid) and tested it telling us that they could not get it to "slip." so now, my lovely bride tells me yesterday that it was getting really bad and she was having a hard time getting back from work. I drove it to work myself and made an appointment at our local honda dealership. They were so not interested in our dilemma but said that we could bring it in and they would check it out. Not getting the warm fuzzies from them, we made another appointment with our local xxxxx service center. Everyone at xxxxx was polite, understanding and aware of the "infamous crappy honda transmission" issue. Unfortunately, on the drive there, the transmission completely failed on the freeway and we managed to get it off the road and called aamco. They immediately called a tow truck and it is now at xxxxx. Approximate rebuilt cost is $3,100.00. This is pricey, but it includes a nationwide 3 year/100,000 mile warranty. We also called the north american honda customer service line and spoke to xxxxx. She is located at an office in torrance, ca. Xxxxx was so disinterested in our problem and explained that we could take it into our local dealership and it would be at their discretion to take it up with the honda field rep. This is a dangerous situation needing a recall.