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 · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving the vehicle at 60mph in march, the vehicle would not decelerate after brakes were applied. Checked cruise control which was not on. Checked gas pedal to see if stuck. Had guided vehicle to off ramp & manged to turn it off. Shifted into neutral & nothing worked. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic could not duplicate problem. Vehicle is now jerking also, 6 months later. *ak
ODI 851250
Automatic Transmission
Owners inspection of disassembled transmissin reveals that reverse shift fork had been riding on reverse gear, apparently causing partial engagement during vehicle operation in any mode. Metallic particles from disintegrating gear damaged stub axle at outer bearing area. Dealer and manufacturer's representatives dispute this. *ak
ODI 703545
Automatic Transmission
Since the day we bought it, the transmission intermittently jerked (sometimes violently) when downshifting, especially around 40 mph. It also downshifted at odd times, like going down hills. I took the car to the dealer on 12/12 & they reported "no problem found." on dec 27 the engine made lots of noise but had little speed & my family had to drive the handicapped car the short distance home. The dealer said the…
ODI 702628
Automatic Transmission
ELECRICAL TRANSMISSION CONNECTOR FAILED. YH
ODI 609903
Automatic Transmission
Transmission is intermittently not changing gears. When it reaches high gear transmission would stay in low gear. Dealer notified, and condition has been resolved. *ak
ODI 828003
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO SURGE.
ODI 543940
Automatic Transmission · Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
Child accidentally moved gear shifter out of park, causing vehicle to go into a lake.
ODI 538019
Automatic Transmission
Gears were not shifting properly. Dealer refusedto look at vehicle. Please add vin. *ak
ODI 8007369
Automatic Transmission
Two screws loosened, allowing the handle used to shift between park, reverse, n, drive, etc. To come off while driving on interstate highway 490. I drove to a gas station, applied the parking brake, and reattached the handle myself. However, if this happened while the vehicle was backing out of a driveway, it would have been difficult or impossible to get into "drive" and traffic would be blocked or an accident…
ODI 757565
Automatic Transmission · Cruise Control · Power Window Devices And Controls
Transmission intermittently slips,in motion and idle position--idle speed is erratic--in reverse,car makes a whining noise-windows don't always work
ODI 720247
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle has experienced major transmission problems. Cj
ODI 559287
Automatic Transmission · Hinge And Attachments · Suspension
Suspension very poor causing drifting and poor stability.
ODI 543098