My 2002 honda civic is having an electrical problem to where my bran new just bought battery is draining withing 10 minutes of driving and all of a sudden my car just turns off while driving in traffic and cause it to where it is hard to stear and even to where I cant get out of the middle of dead traffic. The whole car just shuts off and won't let me start it again. This has now happend to me on the freeway and on a 55mph street as well.
2002 Honda Civic: engine stalls while driving
20 of the 702 complaints about the 2002 Honda Civic describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 98,860
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 29 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 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the a cellular build up had occurred in the transmission and fluid leaked out. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Vehicle stalls while driving (moving and at stops). Restarts are immediately possible however problem reoccurs and leaves motorists potentially stranded and impeding traffic. Vehicle has 175000 miles and has been meticulously maintained. Engine light is intermittent with the problem and has indicated that the catalytic converter has failed, code p0420. However the engine light clears with drive and start cycles. Online research points more directly at a worn ignition switch issue. Vehicle was purchased new in ca, relocated to az in 2003 and has been there ever since. Items that have been replaced are, timing belt, water pump, radiator, thermostat, A/C system, alternator, ignition coil and spark plugs, suspension bushings, front struts and coils, fuel pump, camshaft positioning sensor. All recalls have been complied with.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift gears and stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted, but only shifted into the neutral position. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and unknown warning lights flickered. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the relay switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
The vehicle suddenly stalled in the middle of the road without any warnings. Later, it was diagnosed with a transmission (automatic) failure.
Transmission suddenly , without any prior warning disengaged and car has stalled. Since there was road incline car started to go backward. Fortunately , nobody was behind my car ( it was early in the morning) and I was able to pull to the road shoulder. Two days before this car underwent major , producer -recommended 90 000 miles maintenance (including change of timing belts) and was according to the dealership's representative in "perfect condition". I ended up towing this car to the same dealership which performed service and paying extra $2800 for the new transmission.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving 6 MPH and attempting a turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle continued to stall. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing and the mechanic stated that the torque converter was defective and needed to be replaced. The torque converter was not replaced. The failure mileage was 138,000.
I was driving today and suddenly the SRS light came on. The radio shut off for a few seconds while the light came on. When the SRS light shut off, the radio went back to working properly. A few minutes later, the SRS light came on again when I was at a red light and the vehicle stalled. I brought the vehicle to my mechanic who ran a diagnostic test. He stated that the problem I had experienced did not register; thus, he couldn't find an underlying cause. After researching this topic further on google.com, I discovered that many other people have had similar problems with the same make and model.
I was driving on a busy highway and my engine began to suddenly rev up and car began to slow down until it completely stopped. No warning lights came on in car before or after it happened. I barely had enough time to pull my car over to the side of the road. Had there been more traffic, I would have stalled on the highway which could have caused a severe accident. My car was immobile and had to be towed. I was told that my transmission failed.
The hood prop rod's locking mechanism became faulty. The hood prop rod would no longer stay in place. While accelerating, decelerating, or making turns, the hood prop rod would come into contact with the battery. This would cause huge sparks, and sometimes, would cause my car to stall if I accelerated or decelerated too fast. There was one fender bender as a result of this at a traffic light, but there was no damage. Also, when I would do heavy deceleration, my car's braking power was significantly decreased. Fortunately, I never crashed into anyone as a result (but had to drive into the shoulder to avoid an accident) the solution to this was a very simple quick fix after my mechanic identified the problem - just keep the hood rod in the trunk. However, the locking mechanism should not fail after 8 years.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH in snowy weather, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic where the local mechanic suggested taking the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the transmission. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service news article
- The MIL comes on with one of these dtcs: P2646/P2651 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit low...
- P0497, low purge flow or internal vacuum leak
- Engine-cranks won't start, immobilizer light flashes
- Timesert 11MM head bolt thread repair kit
- 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
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 2002 Honda Civic stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2002 Honda Civic?
20 of 702 owner complaints about the 2002 Honda Civic (3%) 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 2002 Honda Civic?
There is 1 recall and 29 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Honda Civic
Airbag light 127Transmission failure 79Headlights 52No deployment 51Slipping 31Seat belt 28Check engine light 19Grinding brakes 13Jerking 13Won't shift 12Overheating 10Adaptive cruise 9Fire or smoke 9Loss of power 9Tire blowout 7Fuel pump 6Whining noise 6Engine failure 5Fuel leak 5Harsh shifting 5Sudden acceleration 5Wipers 5
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