2014 Honda Civic: jerking or lurching

Filed Jun 16, 2026 · TN

UNKNOWN component/system issue; entirety of vehicle is available for inspection. Problem has been reproduced by independent service center. Vehicle has been inspected by independent service center and local Honda dealership. No warning lamps/messages or stores codes. 1. Vehicle shakes at idle; periodically jerks and lurches when driving (RPMs, current gear are not relevant, no correlation). 2. When letting off the gas to “coast,” vehicle drops in speed abruptly as if the brakes are being applied which results in a “jolt.” The consequence is the vehicle essentially braking without signal; gas pedal must be engaged at all times unless intending to brake. 3. Vehicle hesitates significantly when accelerating. Even at >80% compression of the gas pedal, the speed of the vehicle will not increase. Only at full compression will the vehicle shift gears and begin to gain in speed yet accompanied by rough shuttering and loud, “airy” sounding rev. This is outside of the operational characteristics expected with the CVT transmission. Moderate to severe safety concern. Notes: Oil and transmission fluid have been drained and replaced at the dealership both less than 3k miles ago. Spark plugs and ignition coils have all been replaced with Honda parts less than 1k miles ago.

Filed May 1, 2026 · MD

Rpm slighting rising at low mph and it hesitates/jerks a bit

Filed Nov 17, 2024 · Transmission · OH

The transmission does not shift good at city speeds. It is jerky/grabby and It is prematurely wearing fluid down (burnt with only 19k since last change) It is miserable to drive due to the constant grabbing and releasing when you coast then apply gas. I fear it will lock up or fail which could lead to an accident.

Filed Jun 16, 2023 · MI

Brake System, Power Steering System, ABS System, VSA System, and Hill Start Assist System lights randomly turn on all at the same time. This causes the car to jerk and have problems accelerating. Turning the steering wheel makes noises below the car. I've taken it to an independent service (shop) three times and they can't find out what is wrong. They have already refreshed the codes and checked the sensors. I changed tires and took it to auto zone, but shows no signs of any problems. The fact that it randomly turns on and starts causing all these problems, makes it hard and risky to drive anywhere. I've already had to tow it once because the jerking got so bad that pressing on the gas would not even drive/accelerate. Luckily there were not many cars near me and I was able to get far enough to find a safe place to park. I've read my blogs with people having the same problems. All have not been able to diagnose the problems and that's why they've turned to the blogs. Not knowing when these system warning lights will turn on makes it unpredictable to drive, diagnose, and fix.

Filed Mar 26, 2023 · CA

Vehicle has been jerking and hard to steer at times so checked under the hood and noticed the Transmission fluid CVT Plugg was just laying there, on top of the transmission. I bought a new plug from Honda dealer, Bought CVT oil, filled up and a week later there it is again, laying ontop of the transmission. Filled it up once again and placed the CVTPLUG boot back! Reading through honda forums it seems this has been a problem. Hondas recalls for the transmission must of missed this one because the manufacture date was may of 2014. A concern for myself and family in the vehicle since this honda didnt give me a warning saying the fluid is low or plug is off, Major safety hazards considering the car can lock up on the highway and possibly life threatening. Can we please get some answers

Filed Nov 8, 2021 · Transmission · MA

While driving especially accelerating from a stop front end of car started vibrating and jerking.Qualified mechanic inspected the drive train and concluded there was a damage to the pulley shaft that could not have been due to wear and Tear. Mechanic said issue was identical to Honda recall ju2 15v574000. I was advised to take vehicle to Honda. On the way to Honda the transmission gave out in the middle of an intersection. Good samaritans helped push vehicle to near by parking lot. Vehicle was towed to Honda of Dartmouth, Ma

Filed May 7, 2021 · Transmission · 167,000 miles · CA

I was driving home from work on the freeway and when I got off the freeway I stopped at the stop light when it turned green I started to push the gas pedal and the car started jerking back and forth like it wanted to stall I pushed on the gas a little more and it continued to jerk at each stop light when I accelerated. No warning light came on no codes and it just happened suddenly with out warning . I parked it and took it to the shop the following morning

Filed Oct 14, 2020 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · VA

While I was driving down a busy interstate with numerous cars around me, my car gave a small jerk. After this, my car motor was still running, but had no power. When I pressed the gas, no power behind it. I was coasting and slowing down. After almost getting run over by the vehicle behind me, I was able to coast to the side of the road. There are multiple similar complaints with the transmission for this year model.

Filed May 31, 2020 · Transmission · 163,000 miles · CA

The transmissions fill cap keep popping off and causing transmission fluid to spill as well as exposing the inside of the transmission to the elements, causing the transmission to jerk while driving.

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda civic. While driving at low speeds, the transmission made a "whining" sound and the vehicle began to jerk without warning. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact called hennessy honda of woodstock (8931 ga-92, woodstock, ga 30189, (770) 924-9000) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v574000 (power train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · NY · crash

2014 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure. *ld consumer sent additional correspondence. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle lurched forwad and hit a building. The vehicle failed to respond to the brakes. *js the consumer was advised a sensor in the steering column was put into reverse.*js *tr the consumer stated the throttle may have been stuck according to other consumer reports.

Filed Mar 29, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 3,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked forward during a cold start. The failure occurred without warning. In addition, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the engine was replaced due to an abnormal noise. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000. Updated 06/15/16*lj the consumer stated after the engine was replaced, the vehicle, at a cold start, exhibited an unsafe 7mph forward acceleration. This made the vehicle difficult to control. Also, the vehicle consumes excessive fuel. The cold engine start noise defect continued with the replacement engine. The transmission locked up and did not move the vehicle in to drive gear. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 11/20/2017