2018 Honda Civic transmission problems

Filed Nov 11, 2024 · Airbags, Fuel system · PA

This was such a strange occurance. After pulling off from a stop sign attempting a right turn, my vehicle stalled, readjusted, then stalled again. I was driving on a cobblestone road while it was raining, but did not find any issues with vision or traction. However, during this process, my passenger airbag deployed out of nowhere causing me to immediately stop the car to see if I had hit something. There was nothing under or beside my car indicating any significant impact that would have caused this to happen. There were no other cars, or any pedestrians involved, nor any debris or blockade in the road so I did not file a police report or contact my insurace. My sister was in the passenger seat, and my 3 children in the back. No one sustained any injuries, but the entire incident was extremely startling, shocking, and confusing. There is no damage on my car that suggests I hit something, but I have no idea what could have caused an airbag to deploy, and why only that one? Being that I was pulling off on a turn, I was not going fast enough for me to think that the cobblestone could have set off a "pothole like" effect to the sensors. After research revealed there have been recalls on previous models concerning the Takata airbags, I reached out to a local Honda dealer for help. The associate immediately disregarded my account of the incident stating that "there hasn't been any recalls on the 2018 Honda Civic" and that I should "take it to a body shop and see if the insurance will take care of it". I assumed he had no intention of helping me AT ALL because I had reached the service department with a Honda service issue, so why would he not at least offer to have me bring it in to be fix there, even if I had to pay out of pocket? This lead me to do further research in which I found that there is in fact a current recall on the fuel pump, which is known to cause issues with stalling. I feel misled by Honda, and would like an explanation, as well as accountability.

Filed Feb 22, 2024 · Brakes, Engine · 30,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, the contact stated that while decelerating, the brakes were rubbing significantly. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated, and the dealer determined that the brakes were functioning properly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · MA

I got a new alternator because I thought it was draining the battery. A few weeks later I didn’t drive my car for 3 days and the engine would not start but all the lights would turn on. I got it jumped and took it the dealership and they still don’t know what is wrong with it. This is the 4th time this has happened and I changed the battery every time.

Filed Sep 8, 2022 · Transmission · FL · fire

My 2018 Honda Civic had caught on fire two days ago coming onto Florida’s turnpike car was running just fine had no signs of anything going wrong with it come to come on to the turnpike and what sounded like the engine blowing up so I pulled over top the hood and the engine is on fire so I got a grab something and put it out there won’t go out so then the AC line gets hot and explodes luckily the road ranger was right behind us otherwise the whole car would’ve went up in flames I personally think with all of what I’ve read that Honda needs to recall the engine which is a 1.5 dual overhead cam turbo or fix it or the people that have had the same situation like me needs to have their money returned or car bought back something or they give you a new vehicle toes that’s ridiculous just random combustion I have also had them service engine light codes come on and then I will turn the car off turn it back on and it’s not on anymore and it does this on the random also had lack of power ever since I bought it

Filed Mar 30, 2021 · Brakes, Transmission · 35,596 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda civic. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary in her garage, the vehicle rolled out of the garage down a hill onto a dirt road while her son was in the vehicle. The contact stated that the parking brake was engaged while the vehicle was in first gear however, the vehicle still rolled out of the garage. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,596.

Filed Aug 17, 2020 · Transmission · 63,535 miles · WI

I took my car in to the honda dealership because my AC had stopped blowing cold air, rendering it useless to me because temps go up to 90 and above. The dealer told me that it was a faulty part but would not be covered under warranty (3yr/36000) as I was approximately 10000 miles over, even though I had bought the car new and had only had it a year and a half. I come to find out that honda had extended the condenser warranty to 10 years for 2016-2018 civics, just not mine for some reason. Even though I had the faulty part, and the same car of the same year, and their warranty documentation signified me as being subject to this extended warranty, (bulletin tsb 19-091) my VIN was not allowed somehow. We are in the middle of covid, my elderly family relies on me for transportation, my car is over 100 degrees and they want 1000 dollars I cant come up with. Air conditioner simply doesn't blow cold air. Please help.

Filed Aug 1, 2020 · Fuel system, Transmission · 20,000 miles · CA

My car stutters when I turn on cold start and when I accelerate on any gear it stutters like the fuel is cutting off. And for my transmission it's hard to change gears then it's normal then it's hard randomly

Filed Jun 28, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 68,000 miles · CA

My vehicle was in motion on the highway with 68,000 miles, and no signs of any leak or defects before driving home , 2 year old vehicle was abruptly show some warning lights on the dash so pulled over all happened in less than 2 minutes until I could pull over the side , the engine overheated, I maintain all schedule maintenance at dealer and was up to date on services , I believe this was a mechanical failure and not negligence on my part, my extend coverage won't accept my claim for repairs ,currently with out car and still paying loan and facing a $9500.00 repair cost which I believe the extended coverage or honda dealer inspect the engine for engineering defect in design of cooling of motor ,car was never abused or driving negligence and I believe should be repair at no cost to me, portfolio elite protection plan is my extended warranty which is 5year/100,000 mile's coverage, dealer repair center is robertson palmdale honda . All help well be welcome thank you

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Transmission · MD

Manual transmission: very notchy: is not smooth, knocks and does not return to center (neutral). Very difficult getting into reverse. Seen several complaints on si forums. This transmission and gearbox should been fun, smooth, and easy to drive and it's not. This occurs while driving or stationary. Noticed the issue after I bought the car.

Filed Aug 12, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 11,200 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda civic. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle's stop warning alert notified the driver to pull over. The vehicle was taken to scott robinson honda (20340 hawthorne blvd, torrance, ca 90503) to be diagnosed, but they were unable to replicate the failure. The dealer turned off the system sensor. The contact also stated that the steering wheel seized. The contact took the vehicle to dch gardena honda (15541 s western ave, gardena, ca 90249, 301‑660‑7286) where the failure initially could not be replicated. During the third test, with the contact in the vehicle, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired and the cause of the failures was not specified. The contact stated that they were waiting for honda's corporate office to respond. The manufacturer provided case number: 09732156. The failure mileage was 11,200.