1998 Honda Civic Automatic Transmission Problems
- 37
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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.
Among these 37 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission problems · 4 records
- automatic transmission · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Honda, civic dx, 1998, transmission problems. Transmission refuses to smoothly operate. When the transmission is shifting from first gear over to second to third, and to fourth, the rpms's revs up/speed up between gears and then slams into gear. Have 120,000 miles on car. *tr
ODI 10242533
Automatic Transmission
1) transmission failure in a 1998 honda civic lx for the second time and with only 115,000 miles. 2) transmission was replaced prior when car had 59,000 miles. 3) transmission (third one now) replaced for the second time. *tr
ODI 10210456
Automatic Transmission
I have had trouble with my transmission slipping and high revving rpms on my 1998 honda accord coupe v6 ex. I have researched this on the internet and found that literally thousands of people are having the same problem. I feel that this is manufacturers defect that should be recalled. Now i will have to spend close to $6000 for a new transmission that is obviously the manufacturers problem. Thank you for your time.…
ODI 10107760
Automatic Transmission
Going off the honda brand name, we purchased a 1998 honda accord in november of 2004. At the time, the vehicle had 101,000 miles on it. Less than a week after purchasing the vehicle, my wife noticed that it hesitated and then shifted hard into second gear. She aslo noticed that there was a severe hesitation when accelerating after slowing down for a turn or when trying to merge into traffic. This causes an unsafe…
ODI 10126188
Automatic Transmission
98 honda civic dx transmission slippage my car has been having this transmission slippage problem intermittently for about 4 years. It recently started doing it for about 2 weeks straight so i tried to go online and find out if there was some type of solution. I found other complaints about transmission problems in honda accords/civics/odyssey's and even acuras. I called honda corp. And their only response was…
ODI 10130596
Automatic Transmission
I have a honda civic dx 1998, with 60000 miles now presenting with a failed transmission. Several trips to the dealership for that very same complaint resulted in no problems detected with the transmission. The problem began two days after the manufacturers warranty expired. *jb
ODI 10143503
Automatic Transmission
Honda, civic lx, 1998, transmission problems. Transmission refuses to smoothly operate sometimes when you are shifting from first gear over to second to third, and to fourth, the rpms's speed up between gears. Sometimes it will go completely out of gear. If i drive very cautiously and carefully this most of the time will not happen. It started happening a few days after buying the car. I'm a senior citizen, that…
ODI 10067619
Automatic Transmission
I have a 1998 hondo civic with 50, 000 miles. It has recently developed a jerk when shifting from gear to gear and from gear to gear and also when down shifting. I have conducted all manufacturer's recommended services which include transmission flushes. However, even my preventively measures could not save this obvious manufacturer's defect. The car is no longer under warranty and has not been through any abuse.…
ODI 10058549
Automatic Transmission
1998 honda civic ex w/ 55,000 miles. Vehicle began shifting harshly @ 53k. Brought to dealership, reported dtc p0730. Dealer recommended replacing automatic transmission for over $4000. Found tsb 00-012 which recommended flushing transmission & replacing linear solenoid. Followed tsb recommendation. Helped for 2 days but problem returned. Tsb 00-012 suggested honda might offer goodwill consideration for cars out of…
ODI 10055132
Automatic Transmission
One week after having car into dealer for the 52,500 check up it started jerking violently between gears as i accelerated and decelerated. Took car back to dealer to have them look at it and was told that it needed a new transmission.*ak
ODI 10045452
Automatic Transmission
I have a cluth problem with my automatic transmission. I was told that this is unusual at 70,000 miles. I have seen similar complaints about this. The check engine light came on a few months after i bought the car and i was told by the dealer that nothing was wrong. I now wonder if that might have been an error.*ak
ODI 10032644
Automatic Transmission
My 1998 honda civic ex (80,000 miles) is having tranmission troubles. It will rev up but the car will not speed up very well, when it shifts into 2nd gear the car shakes and abruptly shifts into 2nd gear. I had the fluid changed at the end of december and it seemed to fix the problem but a week later it was back and getting worst fast. The dealer told me i needed a whole new transmission and it would cost $3600 plus…
ODI 10007813
Automatic Transmission
Transmission was replaced on 2000 + failed again (internal failure) on 2002. Mr
ODI 768211
Automatic Transmission
Transmission will grind when putting it into reverse and at times will slip. Contacted dealer. *ak
ODI 8012823
Automatic Transmission
Transmission doesn't shift properly vehicle slips while driving causing the rpms to go up. Dealer said nothing wrong would not put on computer went to them 3 times same complaint same reply went to aamco transmission they put on computer said there was a problem, went to auto repair shop they found a code bad solenoid took to dealer 4th visit they replaced a solenoid problem still there. Cant sell car driver too bad…
ODI 10041091
Automatic Transmission
The owner is having problems with hesitation with possible cause being the automatic transmission. The owner did keep the car serviced/maintenance with the last item being a tune-up. Liberty honda has been performing any and all maintenance on the vehicle. The vehicle is not being driven due to the transmissions' performance. Mr consumer felt dealership used dirty transmission fluid which may have ruined the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 8020791
Automatic Transmission
While traveling, consumer applied the gear and the vehicle wouldn't move. The mechanic stated that the first drum had to be replaced on the transmission. Nlm *tt
ODI 8006438
Automatic Transmission
Clutch in automatic transmission burnt out and transmission needs to be completely replaced. *ak
ODI 738416
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Due to a defective transmission system, vehicle slips while driving which causes rpms to go up. This may cause a crash. Dealer said they need to replace transmission. Please provide further information. *ak
ODI 870786
Automatic Transmission · Suspension
I have had problems with my vehicle rolling back on inclines. Now my transmission must be replaced.
ODI 722230
Automatic Transmission
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 720088
Automatic Transmission
While driving, the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The consumer applied the brakes and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission has been replaced 6 times. *ak *jb
ODI 10088053
Automatic Transmission
Transmission continually experiences slippage when trying to accelerate, unable to be fixed by dealership at this time until honda can find resolution. Mjs
ODI 550005
Automatic Transmission · Hose, Piping, And Connections · Rack
In the first incident the steering hose and rack were leaking (at 10,000 miles). I was told at my appt. For an oil change and steering inspection that they didn't have time to do both, so they wanted to change the oil and look at the steering later. I insisted they do the opposite and half an hour later i was told that i could not safely drive my car home. Currently, my transmission computer was found to be faulty…
ODI 715799
12v/24v/48v Battery · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Automatic Transmission · Module · Unknown Or Other
Intermittent problems, with centeral computer contorl, battery sometimes completely drains, sometimes does not, transmission does not engage sometimes , dealer uncooperative. *ak
ODI 707543