07 honda civic si sedan--3rd gear shifts uneasy. Sometimes there is resistance when shifting to 3rd gear and sometimes it does not engage at all.
2007 Honda Civic transmission complaints
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I purchased this vehicle a few months ago, and recently (within the last few weeks) have noticed the transmission 'slipping' or not engaging properly. If it were a centrifugal clutch (mechanical) it would be described as needing adjustment to let the adjustment 'out' as to better engage the clutch to the power source. Since it is a CVT, I have been told that there is no adjustment available, and replacement is necessary. My incident: I was driving home, which takes me through about 33 miles of a winding hilly road. There was a slow driver, holding up about 6-7 cars, of which I was placed next to last (one behind me.) there is a passing lane that was approaching, and when we reached the passing lane, the slow-poke pulled out to let us pass. The slipping of this transmission was almost a killer-as we (all of the trailing cars) sped up to pass (all within appropriate speeds, clearances, etc). I had just started to accelerate, when this !@#$% slipping began, and I watched as the tach went to almost red-line, but the car didn't gain any speed-it stayed at about 35-36 MPH, which was the speed we were going when the passing attempt started. This was allegedly a problem in earlier year models of the same vehicle, but I am not sure if the cause was the same. In any case, this is a very dangerous development, and I want it fixed. My car is under warranty, and I will drive it to a honda dealer in the next day or two, but I do not want any trouble getting this problem corrected. Also, since the first noticed occurrence, I have noticed that this is occurring almost every time I try to accelerate. Sometimes it feels minor, but other times it just tachs up to 4,5,or 6 grand, while not increasing speed at all. I hope no one dies before I can get this to the dealer.....especially my wife, or myself!
The car was fine for first few hundred miles. Transmission began to shift will excessive force needed. Dealership was advised to change fluid, which seemed to work for very few miles. Very difficult to shift into second and third gear. Third gear will actually "pop out" at various times. This has caused me to make dangerous maneuvers in and out of traffic. Dealership cannot "replicate" problem is the usual excuse.
Transmission: shifter sometimes catches (10-15% of attempts) when shifting into 3rd gear. The problem is worse when the weather is cold. The dealer was advised and acknowledged problem but no solution is currently available.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 honda civic. When shifting from second to third gear at 50 MPH, the gear hesitates and makes a grinding sound. The vehicle feels as if it will stall. The failure only occurs in third gear. The dealer could not duplicate the failure, although other vehicles of the same year, make, and model were experiencing the same failure. The failure mileage was less than 5 and current mileage was 12,000.
Problem with 3rd gear popping out or not going in happens in all conditions.
3rd gear pops out and grinds. Happens more when its cold but still grinds on nice days. Even after changing the transmission fluid.
With less than 6,500 miles, the civic si continues to grind on 3rd gear on a day to day basis. Today february 17th 2008, while shifting at higher RPM's, 2nd gear refuses to engage which caused the gear to grind atrociously. Several complaints have been filed and owners are have yet to be contacted with information regarding this. This transmission problem causes the car to slow down excessively while shifting problem is occurring and is a safety hazard for myself and driver behind me.
Manual transmission will not go into third gear. Grinding noise when clutch is released.
This problem relates to the 06-08 civic si's, I have an si) s2000's, rsx's accords and any cars with a honda 6 speed transmissions. This is in regards to grinding and popping out of gears, along with a general "notchy" feel. This primarily happens when the vehicle is cold, however it still does happen when the vehicle is completely warmed up.
I own a 2007 honda civic si (manual transmission) and 1 out of every 5 times I shift into 3rd gear it grinds and does not engage properly. In 4000 miles it has also fallen out of gear twice under normal driving conditions. When this happens the car will suddenly slow and I will be distracted while driving as it is quite unexpected on a car with 10,000 miles. I have brought the car to honda and they said this was due to excessive clutch wear caused by "driving the car too hard". I drive about 50 miles a week in dc metro area traffic so this is hardly the case. Most owners of the same car and transmission are reporting the same problem and honda has not done anything to remedy it. It is widely covered on most 2006+ honda civic web forums and recently has received some news coverage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ek_-3tfd2e.
2007 honda civic si (5,000 miles on car). The six speed manual transmission has a problem when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. It sometimes will not go into gear or will pop out of 3rd. This creates a very serious safety issue as you may not be able to avoid an oncoming car. The honda dealership keeps saying that they are not aware of the problem. Look on the internet and you will have hundreds of complaints of the very same thing on this model car.
2007 honda civic si, complaint is regarding the manual transmissions 3rd gear engagement. At times its engagement may vary from being tight to grinding and may even disengage or (pop out of gear). This may lead to a momentary lapse in concentration and at times a somewhat loss of control of the vehicles driveability when this occurs abruptly and unexpectedly. If this event occurs at an inappropriate time when driving, it is my opinion that it may have the potential to lead to accident's causing injury.
I purchased honda civic si 2007,from norm reeves honda supp.dealer. On 7/31/07 someone rear ended my bumper, the car was repaired, a couple months later the car can not go in gear at all. The vehicle is only 5,800 mileages used .brought back to the dealer, they replaced bearing, disk. Pressure, disk friction, and flywheel. It cost me $ 1512.15 plus $200.00 towing. The dealer refuse to pay for repairs, they said it is not in the warranty. Please help me to recover this cost. Thank much for your help.
07 civic si shifting into 3rd gear sometimes doesn't happen causing loss of power at bad times as entering intersection or highway makes grinding sound as in missed shift pops out of gear wont let you shift into gear will be going to dealer to have checked out.
I own a standard transmission 2007 civic si. I was stopped at a red light. When the light turned green, I put the transmission into 1st gear and started moving. I then tried to shift from 1st gear into 2nd at approximately 3500 RPM. I had the clutch pedal fully depressed but could not put the transmission into 2nd gear. I put the transmission back into neutral and tried again to shift into 2nd gear. Second gear finally engaged but was accompanied with a loud grinding noise. This situation was dangerous because I was in the middle of the intersection with no power. I was focused on trying to figure what was wrong with the car and could not focus on the road. Nothing has been done yet to remedy this situation. I am taking my car to my dealership to see what is wrong.
Since day of purchase noticed third gear popping. Thought being new car could not be a problem. It is now 6 months later. Called service at honda dealership. Questioned warranty and explained issues with car, such as clutch slipping, seems sync rolls are going. Dealership claims it is driver. Called america honda corp. They admit transmission fix will be coming out in 2008, but only certain VIN#'s are covered. I am not understanding this since it has been a problem even in other year and makes with same issues! These same complaints are all over internet!cost has been estimated at $1200! Even with extended warranty coverage purchased.
2001 honda civic with 65,000 miles has had transmission problems requiring replacement/repair on 3 different occasions; each time with the same problem...the transmission slips before engaging fully in drive, causing the vehicle to leap forward without pressing the accelerator, creating a dangerous condition. My local honda dealer has repaired or replaced the transmission 3 times, stating this is a chronic problem with automatic transmissions on certain models of honda for 2001. The problem has now recurred at 65,000 miles. The manufacturer is fully aware of the defect which repeatedly manifests itself over the life of this vehicle. The dealer was fully aware the problem was present on the car when I bought it. How long will the federal safety agency allow the manufacturer to ignore a serious defect and let a potentially dangerous condition continue? Judging from the number of complaints listed on your website, the problem is found on a significant number of 2001 hondas equipped with an automatic transmission. Since the dealer has not been able to correct the problem, even when replacing the transmission, I believe the manufacturer should recall the vehicle and provide a redesigned transmission to correct the problem. Otherwise these vehicles will become more dangerous as they age.
Third gear intermittently does not engage or is very difficult to engage. Is especially bad when it is cold out.
When accelerating, shifting into third gear is never reliable. When you shift from 2nd gear to 3rd, it grinds and then pops out. This leads me to over rev the engine. Currently, there is no service bulletin for this problem nor is their a recall.
Excessive problems with transmission. Particularly third gear, when attempting to put shift lever into third gear synchronizers grind and on occasion shift lever pops from gear into neutral.
(1) normal driving of manual transmission. (2) everyday while accelerating from a stop 3rd gear misses, doesn't lock into gear, or pops out of gear and grinds. As a result, the vehicle is difficult to drive and backs up traffic due to the slow acceleration.
My transmission is giving problems when driving my 2007 honda civic si. To be more specific my 3rd gear pops out when it's engaged and it seems dangerous and honda of america has not put out a recall for this.
Third gear of this car frequently pops out of gear and grinds getting into that gear.
My transmission shoves the shifter out of gear after shifting into 3rd. My transmission also grinds excessively going into second at high RPM's causing bucking. I have spoken to the dealer about this and they seem to believe that there is no problem. I have had it pop out of 3rd traveling up hill, this causing my car to slow without brake lights in traffic (because I am not applying brakes), while I try to get it into third.
Transmission for 2007 honda civic si seem to not want to engage 3rd gear especially when cold. Multiple occasions. Seem to have something blocking the shifter and it will grind the gear or pop out. Popping noise from front driver side suspension also have been experience on the vehicle.
I own a 2007 honda civic si. I have heard a popping type sound coming from underneath the car or on the drivetrain. I hear it when going into or out of driveways. I have taken it to the dealership and they don't know what is wrong with it. Also I have had problems with third gearin my transmission. It seems like it does not want to grab third gear. I had to have my clutch replaced at 4k miles. I was told it had to have been my "hard shifting". I was told if it happens again, I am responsible for the repairs. I have taken my car several times after this incident to prevent it from happening again, and they say they cant make my car do the same thing that happens when I drive it. I am very frustrated that honda will not step up and take care of the problem. Instead they want to blame it on my "poor driving".
Many times, especially when the weather is colder, the manual transmission will pop out of third gear/grind/or will not even engage in third. This is dangerous, especially in heavy traffic or when turning a corner because it causes a quick deceleration and the person behind you can't anticipate that you are going to slow down suddenly because there is no braking involved. Not to mention, after this occurs, the engine revs due to the missed gear, and you have to quickly shift into second or fourth gear to get going once again. This is a high rate problem and can be proven with a simple www search- it is all over the internet car forums and even has been reported by edmunds.com. Some people say their dealer is replacing the trans fluid as a fix and it helps, others are doing it at their own expense because their dealer refuses to assist. My dealer won't admit to the issue.
My 2001 honda civic, died on me in the middle of the freeway. I couldn't accelerate so I had to push it out of the freeway. I towed to a family mechanic, and he said that the transmission had to be rebuilt. It was goin g to cost me $1800 for it. My car only has 78,000 miles, it is ridiculous for this to happened when you take good care of the car, I had just done de 60,000 mile service, and the transmission still died. I have called honda customer service, and they said there is nmothing they can do. I have checked online, and there is a lot of cars that are suffering the same thing, it is definitely a manufacture problem, some type of failure.
2007 honda civic hybrid CVT with less than 100 miles on it---transmission would not engage despite high revving during interstate rush hour traffic and caused serious traffic hazard as had to coast off road amid traffic.
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