2013 Honda Civic: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 30, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 87,000 miles · UT

The car would cut out while in motion during a turn. (it looks like I'm stalling). Other times I will be driving straight and feel the care losing power the more I pushed on the gas. Once I let my foot off it would have power to go again. This happens more often while on city streets then highway speeds. In march, when I went to start car the car dashboard went mad flashing and the car wouldn't start. I was able to jump start the car. I changed the battery and it continues to stall. I notice that the newer vehicles are doing the same thing and wonder if its the same issue that needs addressing.

Filed Dec 25, 2018 · Airbags, Driver assistance · TX

Also wasn't able to select the steering, the speed control brakes and the wheels/tires. The car has completely shut off while driving going 60 on the highway. Since I've got this car it's been a huge pain and has been in the shop nearly the entire time I've had it. I'm currently making monthly payments on it and have had the car since 2017 and have put over $9,000 worth of work into it.. It finally has stopped working again I've been without a car for over a year because I can't continue to dump money into it. The ABS light and check engine have been on since I've got it and the tire pressure light has always been on since I've got it the airbag light blinks while driving randomly and the electrical has went out while driving as well all the lights and radio would completely go out while driving during the day this happened thank god because had it happened at night I wouldn't of been able to see the road. The car has had the battery replaced many times and the tires constantly loose threading and feels like the car steering is shaking while driving. The child safety restraint lights blink as well randomly as well with the airbag lights. My sterling wheel has completely locked up while driving unable to move it at all. This car has cost me loads of money and put me in such a bad place financially I wish I never got it.

Filed May 15, 2017 · Acceleration · 27,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda civic. On several occasions, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the accelerator pedal took three to four seconds to accelerate and then stalled without warning. The dealer stated that the vehicle was functioning as desired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000. Updated 07/13/17*lj

Filed Jul 30, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 19,700 miles · OH

Vehicle hesitates under acceleration. Sometimes almost stalling. I feel this is not safe for my son at times. Merging etc. I called honda service and they said they have had this issue come up with other people. They said it had to do with the econ mode. I drove the car with it off and still does it at times. Very concerned. I am taking it in to find out what is going on. Not good!

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Fuel system · 9 miles · LA

Do not use econ button. Occasionally upon applying gas pedal to make a turn or go forward at stop sign, engine stalls leaving me without go power at the mercy of oncoming traffic.

Filed Mar 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 6,450 miles · LA

On 22nd march 2014, I was driving my one year old civic on interstate 55 from jackson towards baton rouge. After traveling about 50 miles with an average speed of 65 to 70 miles per hour, I suddenly faced problem with acceleration. The acceleration went crazy spiking the tachometer between 4000 and 6000 RPM and the car was slowing down though I gave the acceleration. When I gave the acceleration, it was making roaring sound and RPM on tachometer is spiking between 4000 and 6000 RPM. Car was coming to stall slowly from 65 MPH, before it could come down to standstill I turned on emergency lights and pulled the vehicle on to the shoulder. Fortunately two vehicles behind me past my car merging to left lane seeing my emergency lights on. After pulling the car on to the shoulder, I have put the car on to parking gear for few minutes and then again shifted back to drive. From thereon I did not face any acceleration problem again for the rest of my 2.5 hours journey. For safety, I just stayed on right lane and drove with constant speed of about 65 MPH through out my journey. It was really frightening experience when I was driving at 65 MPH and suddenly accelerator not working and going berserk and car slowing down on interstate. I would like to know what could be the problem with my car and if there are any solutions for this. Please let me know, I am really worried now to drive my car on highways and to go on long drives.

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Electrical · MD

This is my second 2013 civic within a year. My first one had an issue with the imid screen and radio. Basically, this becomes an electrical issue that affects the rest of the vehicle. I also learned that the hard reset that was done to the vehicle could've did more harm than good. The imid would freeze, lag, blackout, the backup camera would stop working occasionally, my phone wouldn't pair occasionally, I couldn't use any of the steering wheel controls or the buttons on the radio sometimes either. Eventually, my engine shut off while driving on the highway, my door locks would either lock really hard, not lock as programmed by the imid, or lock and unlock by themselves. I thought the dealer was going to do something about the situation and they treated the car as a trade after the car had been to the dealer 8 times for tests, the hard reset, and three fixes the corporation and dealer completely avoided me towards the end. I went ahead and got another 2013 civic and 2 days later, I had an issue with the rear-window defroster. After I had the car about a month, I was using the handsfree link, when I noticed my call info was not at the top of the screen when you have the gas mileage and range on the screen. The following month, I had an issue with the blower in the car fading in and out as I was parking. Then another 2 months go by, the issues with the radio backlighting flickering and the imid start to occur again with this car. So far, I've had to wait for my car to start because it wouldn't start right away. Occasionally, I have to start it twice, sometimes I can use the radio or the handsfree link just like with the last vehicle. I had an issue with the trunk, door locks, and the security acknowledgement system in this car as well. I have a weird noise while driving coming from the front and my doors aren't lined up on the body of the vehicle.

Filed Feb 4, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 12,790 miles · CA

While driving on the freeway at 72 miles an hour my car all of a sudden lost power. The dash went completely black and my engine shut off. My steering was extremely stiff with limited range of movement, I feel the power steering shut down. I was able to drift into the open lane next to me and brake to a stop on the shoulder of the road. I attempted to restart my car and it started on the first attempt. Continued to drive to my destination with no further trouble. I took it to the closest dealership a few hours later, they were unable to find any reason for the car shutting off while I was traveling down the freeway. They checked the cars computer and found no codes stored. They test drove were unable to duplicate the problem I had. They checked the battery and battery cables he noted they checked "ok". The tech noted he placed the "board on snapshot to stall". Noting in case this problem occurs again they will have data to aid in diagnosis. They performed a software update hoping it helps to fix the problem. Im not very comfortable driving my car now! Very frightening experience!! I would hope honda can find a resolution to this problem before someone's loved one is injured or injures another in an accident due to the danger of the situation!

Filed Oct 23, 2013 · Engine, Seats · 5,000 miles · CA

Severe motion sickness when driving on the interstate; thought it was just a "small car" problem but it was persistent all the way to chicago and back to san francisco. Basically, a roller coaster ride at interstate speeds and suspect that it is a faulty suspension design. Engine (would stall and then quickly accelerate problem) and driver wiped out after about eight thousand miles. The seat design is extremely poor and causes pinched nerves for passenger and driver. Maybe the car is just good for local short drives and the younger crowd...was supposed to get my old, trade-in vehicle back but honda service ran off with the car and I sold it on ebay/paypal but got entangled in more fraud (various loan frauds by honda and then the ebay buyer ran a scam and never paid for the car according to paypal). So, then the car got stolen by the scam loan company associated with honda...a total bad experience as well as defective car design.