2007 Honda Civic: transmission slipping

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Brakes · 47,539 miles · VA

Car model: honda civic hybrid 2007 the car has a slipping brake. When pulling up to a stop light or sign the brake can and frequently does suddenly let go. When less than full force is applied to the brake pedal the brake engages normally. However, when the car nears a full stop the brake suddenly lets go. This can be compensated for by applying additional brake force, but the sudden loss of braking can be startling and disorienting. The defect happens almost consistently under the conditions described above, namely less than full braking force. I personally became accustomed to the quirk. However, my wife has claimed that the defect nearly caused her to rear end another car and has since refused to drive the vehicle.

Filed Oct 23, 2009 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · CA

While going to my drs. Home in tildon park, in berkeley, to get to tildon park, there is a series of 3 hills with stop signs at the top of each. After stopping at the second stop sign, when I pressed on the accelerator, the car would not move, after I let the car roll back and I parked on the curb for 5 minutes with the car idling, finally the car finished going up the third hill and I made it to the drs. House, from the drs house I called the honda dealership and informed them of this problem, plus, when I got to the drs house, there was a smell, like a slipping clutch or hot brakes, I also told honda of this, they made me a appointment for the next day. When I arrived at the dealership, I was approached by a serviceman and he asked me,,what was I bringing the car in for?...I told him about the trans not working correctly, I was told..take the car home, we don't know how to fix that yet. When I got home, I called american honda and I was told..take the car back to the dealership, so a hour later the car was back at the dealership. I told the serviceman exactly where I was when this problem happened, he said he was going to have a driver go up those hills and see if the car will duplicate the problem. I left the car at the dealership for two days. Finally I called and was told..they couldn't get the problem to duplicate itself. When to the dealership, I asked..did you go up to tildon park?..I was told yes. Two days later I had to go up those same hills again..and again>.the car wouldn't move at the second hill., so the dealership lied to me and again I called the dealership and again I was told..they don't know how to fix it. They think...that at low RPM the battery which runs the tranny does not charge. I've received one phone call from someone at american honda asking me for a opinion, and..he got a earful. But to this day, I have not been contacted about this problem, I don't drive it very much anymore..,. I drive my other honda which is 100% dependable.

Filed Apr 11, 2008 · Transmission · 10,066 miles · GA

I bought my 2007 honda civic si on 12/29/07 with approximately 2,200 miles on it. From day one third gear would grind on occasion. On 4/2/08 after having the car 90 days I noticed the clutch slipping. The very next day I left home to go to the honda dealer to have it checked and didn't make it there. My clutch burnt out. Honda has torn down the transmission and blamed me for "misuse". Honda america has declined any help towards payment. They want $1,400 for a new clutch. I have seen so many people with the same problems as I have had and I think it's about time honda did the right thing for their owners.

Filed Mar 17, 2008 · Transmission · 5,010 miles · CA

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!

Filed Dec 27, 2007 · Transmission · MA

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.

Filed Dec 24, 2007 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · MI

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.