2004 Honda Civic: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 28, 2019 · Transmission · 123,000 miles · CA

I have a 2004 honda civic ex. Driving to glendale (1 hour from where I live) in the city I started noticing the transmission was jerking. Shortly after the engine light came on. Going up a hill my transmission wasn't working anymore and was revving without going into gear. I was in motion on a hill on a very tight road where only 1 car can pass at a time. And cars were parked on the side of the street. I almost crashed into the parked cars because I could't control the jerking of the car and the transmission slipping. I had cars coming towards me and had the car stalled on the road and had to block the traffic for 30 min before my friends could come and help me move the car. There was little amount of space and parking and had to push the car for a while before finding a parking spot. The car has only 123,000 miles, the transmission fluid is fresh and clean and never had any transmission problems. Within 15 min the whole transmission blew up! I really hope honda can take care of this problem because I see that there are multiple complaints about honda's transmission failing in these honda civics between 2000 and 2004.

Filed Nov 21, 2014 · Engine · 104,500 miles · KS

Hot air was not blowing. Noticed little bit of green coolant on the garage floor. There was enough coolant in the reservoir. Took it to the honda dealer. Pressure test was performed. Service told me that head gasket blown and need to be fixed immediately otherwise car may become stalled anytime. 5 months ago same dealer performed timing belt, water pump maintenance. Mileage is very low for head gasket related issues.

Filed Apr 4, 2014 · Electrical · 168,878 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine and battery warning lights. The vehicle was restarted after the contact received a jump start. This failure recurred over twenty times within a year. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v106000(electrical system), however, the contact's particular year was not included. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 168,878.

Filed Nov 15, 2011 · Engine · 117,695 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda civic. The contact was driving 45 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was inspected. The dealer informed the contact that where the timing belt tensioner was located, a spring was fractured and caused the timing belt to fail. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were 117,695.

Filed Nov 6, 2011 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · HI

For the past few weeks, car wouldn't start when turning key. Lights on panel light up but no sound and doesn't turn. After trying up to 10 times or as few as 3 times, the car would start and drive normally. Then at other times, it would start with no problem. Took into honda dealer on november 3, 2011. Car started with no problems so could not detect actual problem. Drove car home and drove fine. Last night my daughter drove the car in a residential area at night, so wasn't going too fast then didn't notice anything until she started braking. Then realized the brakes didn't work and the steering froze, the car just stalled. They panicked and drove uphill and let it roll back several times trying to stop it then came to a stop and parked it. Someone came to assist, jiggled the wheel and it was fine and the car restarted with no problems after. Drove the car home. We are afraid to drive it again in case it locks up again especially at a higher speed and with no brakes or steering control. Researched it on internet and found that there was some recalls on ignition switch where the electrical contacts within the ignition switch gets worn prematurely causing the switch to malfunction. This could be very serious and dangerous and thought it should be reported. Would appreciate any information you may provide us and recommendations. I checked my VIN and there was no recalls but it sure sounds like the same problem with other recalls. Thank you so much and looking forward to hearing from you.

Filed Jan 24, 2008 · Transmission · 104,600 miles · CA

Faulty CVT transmission, slipping and judder beginning and during acceleration. Sometimes engine stalls while braking to a stop. Recall only fix problem temporary,this info. Can be obtain in honda CVT forum with other customers with similar CVT issues.

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Engine · 5,000 miles · NY

Vehicle purchased new nov 2004 - three occurrences of engine stalling while in gear and car in motion - dealer says diagnostics do not show a problem - extreme safetey hazard - car is unsafe - dealer has not corrected problem.