1999 Honda Civic Automatic Transmission Problems
- 23
- 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 23 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
[xxx]; 1999 honda accord v6, vehicle experienced a problem with the transmission. Vehicle hesitiates when put into gear. Does not go up to 4th. It makes noise. Also leaks fluid. *ak *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
ODI 10117961
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission on my 1999 honda accord v-6 coupe began slipping and shifting roughly at approximately 75,000 miles. Aamco diagnosed a lubrication problem causing excessive gear wear, and recommended rebuilding the tranny. Honda dealership concurred with this diagnosis, and replaced the entire transmission. The 2001-2003 v-6 accords have already been recalled for this exact problem. I believe a transmission…
ODI 10112169
Automatic Transmission
On 1 feb 05, i took my 99 honda accord, [xxx], to a honda dealer here in fort walton beach florida due to sluggish acceleration. They told me that the transmission system needs to be replaced for approximately $3,700. I asked them why the transmission would breakdown at 47,000 miles only. They said it is no longer covered by warranty but they will check with honda hqs. Later on the day, they called and said honda…
ODI 10108411
Automatic Transmission
I have a 1999 4 cylinder honda accord with 85,000 miles on it. When accelerating the transmission hesitates sometimes. Also when it shifts from 1st to 2nd it slips, causing the rpms to over-rev badly. I am a first time car buyer and bought a honda because i figured they were reliable and i wouldnt have to shell out the cash for a new transmission 6 months after my purchase.*ak
ODI 10112058
Automatic Transmission
I have a 99 honda accord v6 coupe. My transmission started holding out going into second gear, and had a small jerk. When come to a complete stop, it would downshift hard back into 1st gear. The transmission finally gave up on the highway on my way to work. The trany wouldnt shift out of second gear, and when it did, it would quickly shift back down, and cause the engine to rev at a high rpm. I called honda and they…
ODI 10125435
Automatic Transmission
While driving the transmission made a loud noise and shuddered. The vehicle was taken to shop and both technicians indicted that the vehicle needed a rebuilt, used or new transmission. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they refused any assistance. *ak *nm
ODI 10072054
Automatic Transmission
Once putting 1999 honda civic ex 4dr, in park i am unable to remove the car keys from the ignition. This has now happened twice in one week. The only way i have been able to remove the keys are by, pushing a screwdriver down the slot on the side of the trasmission shfter, the slot that is used to release the gear lever when one wants to tow the vehicle, so says wilde sun honda, in sarasota,fl.*ak
ODI 10059995
Automatic Transmission
Transmission vibrates when accelerating from stop. This is the second transmission on this car. The first one had been replaced on warranty because of the same problem. *la
ODI 10045375
Automatic Transmission
I own a 1999 honda civic hx. I purchased the car last year and it had 29,000 miles. I took it for a tune up recently and the mechanic told me that there was something wrong with the transmission. My car was shifting from 1 to 3rd gear and missing 2nd gear. He consulted with a mechanic that has a transmission shop next door and he told me that no one will touch the transmission that i had to take it to the…
ODI 10043855
Automatic Transmission · Front
Vehicle makes a loud roaring sound, accompanied by shaking that is strong enough to vibrate the steering wheel and rearview mirror when accelerating from a stop.
ODI 754278
Automatic Transmission
For almost 3 years and 38,000 miles after the defect was obvious, transmission has been shuddering, slipping, and grinding. When starting or breaking on a wet surface and the transmission slips, the car loses control.*ak
ODI 761917
Automatic Transmission
Transmission has failed several times. Consumer has had vehicle at dealer, but dealer could not find the cause. *ak customer states that the transmission has a flutter/shudder sound when coming to a stop and engine knocks on acceleration. Dealer flushed transmission three times. Replaced transmission. But problem still exist. Manufacturer extended warranty on automatic transmission. *tt
ODI 8009575
Automatic Transmission
Cvt transmission on honda civic hx shudders when accelerating from standing stop. Affects acceleration. Transmission was replaced in 2000 and developed the problem again in 2002. *nlm
ODI 10033519
Automatic Transmission
Transmission would disengage and/or freeze into first gear. This would happen at speeds anywhere from 1mph to 25mph. The first time that it happened the dealership confirmed the problem but after being hooked to computer the problem diappeared and could not be repeated. The vehicle was returned to us and on the repair form it said that customer will drive and monitor. 3 months later the same thing. My wife had he…
ODI 717715
Automatic Transmission
When vehicle is in drive, gear jumps into reverse, resulting in a minor collision. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 843292
Automatic Transmission
While sitting at a red ligh and trying to pull out, the vehicle jumped out of gear and went into neutral, lost control, and almost hit another vehicle. *ak
ODI 844656
Automatic Transmission
While driving uphill, stopped at a light. Got ready to pull off, and vehicle popped out of drive into reverse.contacted dealer. *ak
ODI 844331
Automatic Transmission
Wife had stopped at redlight. She began to proceed in drive when car suddenly pops into reverse. She almost hit a car behind her. Hard to get car out of park at times.
ODI 709777
Automatic Transmission · Body
Misc. Multiple saftey issues. In southern.california, even the visor clip is a saftey issue. Also, upon reviewing the information provided i noticed that the option to release info to the mfg., was selected as " no" please do send me a authorization *ak
ODI 710825
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the brakes go straight to the floorboard. Also, vehicle is popping out of gear. *ak
ODI 846596
Automatic Transmission · Foundation Components
While driving in low speed vehicle popped out of gear, and consumer applied the brakes, and the brakes went straight to the floorboard. Dealer can't determine problem. *ak
ODI 841169
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
When putting vehicle into drive vehicle idles high. Also, when backing out vehicle. *ak the transmission does not shift into 3rd gear until the speed reaches 40 mph. *yh
ODI 868397
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle gets stuck in reverse, and also grinds in 3rd and 5th gear. Dealer said it was owner's fault. *ak
ODI 844976