2002 Honda Civic: complete transmission failure

Filed Jan 6, 2019 · Transmission · 199,000 miles · NC

My 2002 honda civic that I purchased from the original owner as a commuter car two years ago suddenly had transmission failure. I have driven the car 30,000 miles over the past two years and have not had a problem. One day the car was placed in park while in a drive through with the engine running would not move when placed back into drive. None of the forward or reverse gears would move the car. I towed the car home and still looking for the fix. I thought the shift cable may have been the cause but that is not the problem as it is functioning at the shifter and at the transmission. Not sure if a shift solenoid is bad or if the transmission is shot. No warning, no erratic shifting, and no burnt transmission fluid. Very disappointed that this is a common problem with 02 civics and honda has turned I blind eye to a known problem.

Filed Jul 8, 2018 · Acceleration, Body · 176,000 miles · TX

#1) overheats/boils reservoir lost 3 caps #2)water pump failure #3)trunk latch doesn't work all time #4)cruise control never worked #5) window washer motor fried #6) can't run AC sometimes heater causes to overheat it will idle for hours but once its driven down hwy it starts to over heat. #7) transmission failure while driving in to library to get my son it was like it went into neutral while I was driving no speed all rpms. #8) ignition keeps sticking won't always start feels like the key is going to break #9) all the windows are now manual drivers side wire frayed and messed up broke plastic pieces. It's held up by pvc the passenger is the only window still operable one motor stopped and never started the other is held up with a door stopper. #10) the seatbelts lock and won't let go even if the car is started but not mobile still in park.

Filed Mar 27, 2018 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · CA

Transmission - car died on the highway. Had it towed to the mechanic. Service code that appeared was p0730, and I need a new transmission. Car has 140k on it, is a 2002 honda civic, I'm the only owner, and I have serviced this car completely by the book. I just spent $1200 for the timing belt and water pump last month as a preventive measure, $150 on the battery in jan 2017, tires <7k miles ago, brakes last nov, and now a $5000 estimate given to me by the dealership in order for them to replace the transmission.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted out of gear while being operated at various speeds. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician flushed the transmission fluid however the failure recurred. The contact replaced the transmission however after being operated for 60,000 miles, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2016 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · IL

Transmission went out at 130,000 miles. Seems like a lot of other people have same issue so I tried calling honda but since the car is pretty old they refused to help.

Filed May 2, 2016 · Transmission · 122,676 miles · CA

Takata recall replaced transmission $3,000 2014. Radiator 2015.. Temp rising shut off 2 times on freeway same day $283. Towing fee on aaa plus ins. . Blown gasket. April 2016. Done. Sitting in garage. Looking for toyota prius, I see they also have lots of problems. What shall I do? Can't find your honda hybrid, I know they have them. Yes was in motion on the hwy.

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · 119,000 miles · IL

Transmission failure

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Transmission · 121,426 miles · MA

Without any warning or symptoms the engine light came on and stayed on. Dealer determined transmission has failed, based on dtc codes: p0700 a/t system p0730 incorrect gear ratio dealer says transmission needs to be replaced at a cost of (with a used transmission with 89,000 miles on it a a six month/6000 mile warranty) $2,700 installed. I declined. Car seems to be running fine but engine warning light remains on, causing ma vehicle safety inspection failure and I now have 60 days to repair it or take it off the road. The problem with honda transmissions seems to be endemic, but a secret. Others have fared much worse with transmission failures on the road.

Filed Feb 27, 2015 · Transmission · 128,000 miles · MN

Transmission failed without any warning signs on 2001 honda civic. Many other users have had same issue.

Filed Sep 2, 2013 · Transmission · 106,000 miles · CA

Approx. @60,000 miles I took my honda vehicle to replace automatic transmission fluid with the recommended fluid particular to honda, per recommendations 60,000. Miles and 40,000/ miles thereafter. After approx. 100,000. Miles I again changed my transmission fluid. Everything was fine until approx. 104,000. Miles, I started noticing changes and hesitations with the transmission, contacted my mechanic who informed me that 2002 honda transmissions had problems around 100k miles. Around 106,000. Miles my transmission completely gave out and had to be replaced. Honda informed me that they would not accept any responsibility, I had not purchased additional warranties, and other warranties died out after 100k. So I was left without any resolution from honda motors, expect perhaps $1000. Discount. I replaced the transmission because everything else I liked about my honda. I searched the internet to find that several others had a similar problem with honda's defective transmission, something about a thin wall or something that wears out too quickly on 2000-2004 honda civics, that they perhaps have remedied the transmission problem now, but will not assist others with this possibly defective transmission. I have never had a transmission stop working on a car where I have taken good care to change transmission fluid are required intervals, and I am 67 yo with ownership of several cars in past, never had such a transmission problem before so early as 106,000. Miles. Therefore, since others are having similar problem with their transmission, I am making this complaint. I have complained on other sites, but nothing has happened with them and I am hoping that you find that 2002 honda civics do have a transmission problem and you find basis to recall them for defective automatic transmissions. Please let me know what you find out. [xxxx] *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed May 25, 2013 · Transmission · 94,150 miles · MD

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.

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).