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Honda Civic Torque Converter Problems

10
Owner complaint records in our dataset
2
Years with records
2001–2002
Stored years

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • torque converter · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi5
100–150k mi2

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • June 6, 2010 · 125,000 miles

    Torque Converter

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the transmission suddenly failed by shifting from first to second gear and then slipping from second to third gear. The rpms increased by the vehicle did not move forward. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the torque converter was the cause of the failure and was a widespread problem. The current and failure mileages were…

    ODI 10334957

    2001 records in this system

  • May 6, 2008 · 71,000 miles

    Torque Converter

    Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. While driving approximately 65 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle lost torque power and would not move forward. The contact had to shut off the vehicle momentarily and then restart it in order for it to move forward at a slow pace. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle as having torque converter failure. There are no recalls for this…

    ODI 10229771

    2001 records in this system

  • March 6, 2008 · 146,236 miles

    Torque Converter

    My 2001 honda civic lx started to rev on a cold day when it tried to go into gear at 30 mi/hr. It happened in the same spot for three mornings in a row, but no other time (yet). Then on the 4th day, it was happening going into 1st and 2nd. I checked the tranny fluid and it was full. I was trying to be gentle with shifting...releasing the gas when the car tried to shift. That worked for the day. On my way home from…

    ODI 10222672

    2001 records in this system

  • February 22, 2008 · 94,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Torque Converter

    2001 honda civic, complete transmission failure while driving. Transmission slipped while driving up hills and then completely failed while driving in the middle of the street. Nothing was done by honda, but i had to have the entire transmission replaced for a total cost of 2,400. But according the honda this is the only possible fix for the problem, an entire replacement of the transmission. *tr

    ODI 10223302

    2001 records in this system

  • December 7, 2007

    Torque Converter

    Transmission went out before 90,000 miles on honda civic. Repaired through aamco for over $2200.00 no warning. Vehicle just would not go over 20 mph. Saw on internet honda had known problems with civics in 2001 model year. *tr

    ODI 10212240

    2001 records in this system

  • October 19, 2007

    Torque Converter

    Car engine shudders and feels like it wants to stall. Sometimes feels like it stays locked in a gear. Diagnostic check shows "torque converter clutch" problem. According to multiple websites many, many people have this problem. Some have engine failure while driving. Is honda doing anything to help us with this dangerous problem? This is not a rare problem. It seems quite common for 2001 civics. This definitely…

    ODI 10206316

    2001 records in this system

  • September 10, 2007 · 100,000 miles

    Torque Converter

    TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF THE CIVIC LX 2001. *TR

    ODI 10207257

    2001 records in this system

  • July 6, 2006 · 61,000 miles

    Torque Converter

    After pulling out on to road after oil change, car was fine for about 100 ft and then when trying to accelerate would redline rpms. Will not go into gear, transmission failed at 61k. *nm

    ODI 10161779

    2002 records in this system