2002 Honda Civic: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Dec 24, 2014 · Electrical · CA

Ignition key suddenly will no longer go into ignition. Couldn't get key to go into ignition. Finally got key to go in but feels sticky and clunky and will not turn in lock so vehicle will no longer start. Stranding driver and passengers.

Filed Oct 15, 2008 · Steering · 27,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. While accelerating, the contact hears a loud clunking noise in the steering column. He also experiences difficulty steering when turning the steering column. The contact noticed that the steering unit felt loose. He is in the process of having the vehicle inspected by a dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000 and current mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2005 · Transmission · MN

When we purchased our 2002 honda odyssey new, it started smoking like it was going to catch on fire. I pulled it out of the garage, because there was so much smoke. It was leaking transmission fluid all over. It was also making a clunking sound coming from the transmission when we drove it. This happened during the first week. Richfield/bloomington honda had it towed at no expense. They finally replaced a head gasket and did some other repairs. We also told them that it was having trouble starting. We now have 43,000 miles, and have brought the car in for the recall, and they installed the oil kit. Shortly after they put in the oil kit, we noticed a sweet smell coming from the engine. While in chicago over christmas, we were on a busy interstate, and we switched lanes and I tried to accelerate. The rpms shot up four times, and the car acted like it was in neutral. We had 5 young children in the car and almost were in a bad accident. Cars were honking at us and one car just missed us. It was a very dangerous situation. Since then, this slippage at around 30-45 miles per hours has happened around 5 more times. After researching this on the internet and your complaint site, I have found that this problem is happening way too much to just be an isolated incident. We are contacting honda, and then will contact our local dealership. I am wondering if honda has done anything to fix the problem? With 43,000 miles on the vehicle, will honda take care of this problem? Please notify me if you have any addition information that would help us. Thanks in advance, brent bovitz.

Filed Feb 18, 2004 · Transmission · 16,685 miles · CA

Factory defect of manual transmission on 2002 civic lx. Noticed problem shifting from 1-2 gears at 16k. Service dealer mel rapton honda claimed transmision felt normal. Complained again at 32k about hard shifting felt shift lever popping out of first gear and clunking noise into second.shop foreman claims found no problems. I demanded it be documented. At 47 k same interminant problems returned to dealer to complain.finally problem was duplicated by dealer, $808.in repairs replacing 1st and 2nd synchros-gears,oil seals and link. Intermitant problem continues returned car to dealer 67k .dealer verifies complaint and again$1263. In repairs again replacing 1st and 2nd gears -synchros one additional gear(unknown), oil seals, shift fork for 1-2 gears and part of the transmission case. Sated to me that the problem had been the transmission case causing 1-2 gear failure.81k intermintant problem continues returned to dealer getting run around about duplicating problem etc. Etc. Honda care warranty about to run out. Car is only used for commuting.220 miles a day 4 days a week I am hardly ever shifting in 1-2 gears. I might understand if 5th gears was going out. Seems like alot of miles on car but think about all of the miles being on the highway. Complained to honda corp. They are attempting to resolve this matter. But is requesting I take car back to same dealer. The same dealer who couldn't diagnoss or repair my car twice and now they are going to get a third time. I have been doing research and found my problem not to be so far fetched. It seems like honda dealer wants to repair each part of my transmision one part at a time until my warranty expires. Then and only then they will tell me I need a new transmission at my cost!! Honda corp. If your reading this step up to the plate and replace my transmission, loyal honda owner for over 20 years mom drives my old 92 civic with almost 300k on it wich I commuted with for 7 years.

Filed Apr 2, 2003 · Suspension · 20,000 miles · OH

Took my 2002 civic to the dealer for road vibration, audible popping from front end when applying the brakes (includes feeling the "pop" through the brake pedal) clunking and popping when turning the steering wheel, clunking and popping when encountering any bumps. Symptoms are getting progressively worse. Advised by dealer that this is a problem with the civic......may take upwards of three weeks to get parts......may eventually turn into a recall.......meanwhile, contrary to anyone with any type of common sense, honda expects us to keep driving the car. I asked if they would recommend anyone ignoring the symptoms,...they said no!. But still expect me to drive the vehicle. Typical attitude that nothing will be done until someone gets killed!