2001 Honda Civic: complete transmission failure

Filed Dec 2, 2016 · Transmission · 115,350 miles · WI

Total transmission failure under normal driving conditions. This failure took place while driving to work (18.5 miles). There was no warning or noise associated with the failure. Once parked the engine would run but would not engage into drive or reverse.

Filed Oct 19, 2016 · Transmission · 202,762 miles · UT

Takata recall; the vehicle is not drivable due to transmission failure occording to honda dealer service department.

Filed Jul 4, 2016 · Transmission · 73,000 miles · MA

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.

Filed Feb 29, 2016 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed May 15, 2015 · 79,100 miles · CA

I was driving in heavy traffic, stopped at a light and my car just wouldn't move. I had to turn it off and turn it back on again to get it moving. But, as soon as I stopped again, it stopped moving...turned it off and on again and it barely moved enough for me to pull over and get a tow. I had it taken to a shop, but was told later they couldn't find anything wrong with it. It was moving again. So, I contacted a friend who knows honda's and he informed me that this year and make has had many transmission problems and that it's likely I'll need a new transmission. I think that this should be honda's responsibility, the car doesn't have enough mileage and I'm in california where the weather is mild. It's outrageous that honda hasn't had an official recall. I want them held accountable. I was lucky that I wasn't on the freeway. I was with my seventy two year old mom who has dementia and she was terrified. So I'm angry to say the least.

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 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 Mar 30, 2014 · Transmission · 169,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Mar 6, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 188,000 miles · NJ

I purchased this car used 3 months ago, had a certified mechanic inspect it and do all that was necessary to make it road worthy and safe. New timing belt, head gasket, brakes, engine mounts, bushings, tires, AC compressor, belts, etc. Etc. So after spending over $2500.00 in repairs I thought I had a perfectly running safe vehicle. And it did run beautifully until 2 days ago when driving home from work at around 45 MPH without any sign or indication of trouble I heard a loud clunk from under the car and began to lose power. Luckily, with all the traffic around I was able to pull over to the shoulder of the road and found transmission fluid poring out from below. I had aaa tow the car to a reliable shop and was told I need a new transmission. Rough estimate for the repair $2000. - $2600. Needless to say I was shocked and angry. And now I find out that I'm not alone. There are hundreds and hundreds, probably thousands of complaints about the transmission failure of the 2001 honda civic. Honda has known about this design flaw for years and must be held accountable for leaving it's customers in danger with a faulty transmission..

Filed Feb 1, 2014 · Transmission · 172,500 miles · IN

Transmission failure. It could not drive forward but can drive back.

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 Sep 5, 2013 · Transmission · 96,800 miles · TN

Complaint: spent $4000 to completely rebuild my transmission at 96,800 miles last spring and am now experiencing the same early signs of transmission failure a year later. There was no engine/warning light to warn me that there was a problem until my car started having trouble switching gears, struggling to accelerate and was running rougher than normal. I?m luckier than a lot of the people who have complained since I was able to catch this issue before my transmission fell out of my car or stopped working as I was driving. I think if 600+ people complain about a very obvious engine failure, there needs to be an investigation. This is unacceptable. I am currently showing early signs of the same problem. My car is getting stuck while switching gears and having issues accelerating in between the gears. And is just generally running rougher than it should be. I should not have to rebuild my transmission in a honda at 96,800 miles let alone again at 124,000 after just over a year. My car was not worth that much last spring when I fixed it but choose to do it thinking I?d be set for the rest of the car?s life. Now I?m looking at having to sell it for scraps and get a new car because I can not shell out another $4,000 to fix a manufacturing problem.