2002 Honda Civic: transmission slipping

Filed Jun 23, 2024 · Transmission · IL

I bought this vehicle with only ~74,000 miles yet the transmission slips 100% of the time when the automatic transmission shifts from first to second gear, and also second to third gear.

Filed Apr 30, 2021 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · SC

One day all of the sudden without any prior slipping or any notice of all for that matter I was parked sitting in a drive thru when I went to put the car in drive it wouldn't engage or move at all there is a complaint of faulty poor quality tranmissons between 2000-2004 please help

Filed Mar 25, 2017 · 240,000 miles · LA

Transmission not going into gear. Slipping. Like a false neutral. Bought it used, and havent been able to drive it yet! Other than driving it home the day of purchase. It broke down before I got it home!! Poured money into engine repairs. But tranny still slipping. Didnt realize this is very common issue with these cars, until we began researching repair info! I was stuck, in the dark, on a busy highway...for hours, trying to get my "new car" home. Of course, there was no warranty. So, im broke and still on foot! Very disappointing. This should definitly be a recall issue. With nationwide complaints of early and multiple tranny failures in 7th generation civics...why is honda not doing anything about it?? People like me can not afford tranny replacement costs. Plus, too many reports of the replaced trannys failing as well. The person I bought it from changed out the transmission twice already. This one was not old..by far!

Filed Apr 12, 2013 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · CA

I am a very angry owner of a 02 civic ex, only with 80k on this car it needs a new transmission. I researched online that this is very common for this year make and model. I called american honda today, they are aware of this issue but will not help since this is an 11 year old car which is [xxx]. You will have to be the original owner for them to take it in consideration. They should stand behind something that they made that is putting us at risk of accidents or even death. Every one is having the same problem, obviously its a defect. Gears are slipping from 2nd to 3rd gear with an automatic transmission, car was will maintained and was serviced by honda dealership. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 16, 2013 · Transmission · 143,000 miles · TX

The car began making squealing noises each time I accelerated starting about one week ago. As of yesterday, my car's transmission has begun slipping. Each time it does so, the engine revs into higher rpms. I took my car in for inspection and was told I will need a transmission rebuild. The transmission only has 143,000 miles on it. I get all of my regular maintenance. There are thousands of online complaints for 2002 honda civic transmission failures. Luckily, my transmission hasn't failed while driving on the freeway yet like everyone else's seems to be doing.

Filed Jun 22, 2012 · Transmission · 119,000 miles · FL

The vehicle's automatic transmission suddenly slipped out of gear from drive into neural (disengaged and did not re-engage) without warning while traveling at highway speeds, and the accelerator would no longer deliver power from the engine to the rest of the power train. Because I was traveling downhill, I was able to coast off the main highway to a side road at the next intersection. After this initial failure, the vehicle would not shift back into gear at all (neither in drive or in reverse) unless the engine is turned off and allowed to cool. Once the engine is cooled off, the vehicle is able to shift back into gear, but only for brief periods of time (less than 5 minutes) before the transmission disengages once again, and whilst in gear, the engine struggles to deliver power.

Filed Dec 29, 2011 · Transmission · 109,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH when the transmission began to slip gears unintendedly with hesitation. In addition, the engine exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms to 5,000. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the torque converter was completely damaged. The contact planned to take the vehicle to an auto center who specializes in transmissions. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2011 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · FL

Automatic transmission started slipping between 2 & 3 gear you have to lift off of the throttle to lower the RPM's so the trans will shift into 3rd gear, all the other shift points are fine. I believe there is a defect in this transmission are many complaints on online forum's about these transmissions. 2001 to 2005 civic's.

Filed Apr 25, 2011 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping between second and third gears. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. The failure mileage was unknown abd the current mileage was 200,000. Updated 06/16/11*lj updated 08/18/11

Filed Apr 14, 2011 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · CA

The transmission started slipping when shifting from 2nd to 3rd and 2 days later it failed altogether in traffic. I was able to pull to the side, but it could have been much worse if I had been unable to pull over.

Filed Apr 4, 2011 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · CA

Car would not accelerate when gas pedal is pressed and would basically "coast" making it very scary when you're on the freeway onramp with cars behind you. Have thankfully not had an accident but obviously has the potential for one. Was told transmission is slipping and would cost $1800 for a rebuild. Happens everytime I drive. Internet search shows other similar complaints and is common to this vehicle.

Filed Mar 3, 2011 · Transmission · 143,500 miles · IN

I just took off for work and my car wouldn't accelerate and made a terrible whining sound. It would not go above 4. I try to take good care of my car and since hondas supposedly last a long time I did not think something like this would happen around 143,500 miles. I could have been hit since I live right on a road where people are constantly speeding by, but was lucky it was not a busy time of day. I have even brought the car into honda to look at the transmission for slipping. They said there was nothing they could do about it I just need to warm the car up before I drive it. Clearly that wasn't helpful at all.