2004 Honda Civic: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Suspension · MO

2004 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle squealing noises repair and unsatisfactory customer service at dealership. *smd the dealer informed the consumer the wheel bearing needed to be replaced and in order to fix the problem, the tires needed to be rotated and the transmission needed to be flushed. The consumer returned to the dealer, because the noise was still present. The dealer informed the consumer, she needed to drive the vehicle more. The consumer returned to the dealer several more times. The dealer then claimed the noise was due to a loose wheel bearing and it was tightened. However, the noise was still present. The consumer returned to the dealer six times, with the same problem.

Filed Aug 11, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 110,000 miles · NY

Manual transmission honda civic lx 2004 reaches rattling/grinding noise when reached 2000 RPM or so. The noise is loud and downshifting becomes very rough. The car slows down when not pressing accelerator. Even when in neutral the car sounds with a rattle. Only when the clutch is pressed does the sound minimize. Car feels vulnerable when driven like this. It's mainly due to the noise, and feeling of the car. The input shaft bearing is the problem. Many reports were blogged and diagnosed. The car still runs. Unfortunately it's not clear for how long.

Filed Sep 3, 2014 · Transmission · 123,000 miles · NJ

The transmission dash light came on then the car jumped hard out of 2nd gear and into third. Then the car was jerking like someone was pumping the brakes hard so I tried shifting to 4th and the jerking got worse with a grinding noise causing the car to be extremely hard to control and keep on the road almost causing me to hit a telephone pole at about 40 MPH it all just happened with out warning or any indication very unsafe and extremely frightening.

Filed Nov 13, 2013 · Transmission · 92,625 miles · OH

My transmission in my 2004 honda civic 5 speed manual ex model is making a grinding noise and causing the car to decelerate faster than normal , it almost caused a lady to hit me in the read end. It is causing a jerking , lurching of the car while driving. I took it to a local shop and they said it was something in the transmission and it was also causing the drive axes to wobble causing the rotors to shimmy the tires. Took the car to honda dealer this morning and they said from the sound and a test drive it was the transmission input shaft bearing bad. Honda customer service said they had recalls but not on my VIN number. This can cause the transmission to lock up while driving and is very unsafe. I was told not to drive the car and have parked it. Honda won't acknowledge the problem but online forums are loaded with 200-2005 civic transmission failures.

Filed Jul 7, 2011 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · CA

Transmission input shaft bearing failure. No significant event lead up to the failure. I have not had it repaired. The mechanic said it is $3500 to rebuild. Is a daily problem. Never goes away. A mechanic at honda told me it is the input shaft bearing and I need a new transmission. He said this is common with hondas from mid 1990's to 2004. He said it was bound to happen regardless of maintenance & good driving. Harsh grinding noise when driving car or car is idling. Noise stops when clutch is engaged. Difficult at times to put into gear. I have to ease it into gear at times. I fear for my life for when the bearing completely fails and the transmissions falls apart. If I am driving with other cars behind me, I may be ran into when my car comes to a stop. I am afraid to leave town in my car. I get anxiety every time I drive it.

Filed Sep 11, 2009 · Transmission · 12,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda civic. The contact stated that when shifting into reverse, the transmission made a grinding noise. Transmission failure increased the risk of a vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician replaced various components in the transmission; however, after the failure resurfaced. The failure mileage was 12000 and the current mileage was 71000.

Filed May 23, 2005 · Suspension, Transmission · TX

Erratic transmission shifting. Possible lock-up concern. Also, while driving I heard a pop while shifting(automatic transmission). Left front squeaking,clunking sound.suspension?strut?bushing? Was taken to honda dealer in maryland and left for a couple of days on two ocassions and sound was duplicated with a technician on board, but when I went to pick up the vehicle I was told that since it could not be duplicated again in the shop, nothing was done.

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · NY

Problems with transmission and tie rod bolts were loose.*mr the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer because there was a noise in the passenger front wheel and the gears were grinding when moving form second to third gear. The technician told the consumer that the vehicle's tires were bald therefore she was racing the car. He went on to say that he would not check the transmission unless she agreed to pay for it. The consumer appealed the decision of the dealer and contacted the manufacturer. The struts were loose on the right side. The tie rod bolts were loose which was probably the cause of the bald tires. The manufacturer refused to honor the warranty for the transmission although the vehicle was only six months old.

Filed Jul 24, 2004 · Transmission · 12,000 miles · NY

On my honda civic ex model with the manual drivetrain, the drivetrain will make a grinding noise, while shifting into 3rd gear at 4000 RPM's or higher. I brought my car back to the dealer and it was fixed, now 8,000 miles later, I'm having a reacurring problem.