2001 Honda Civic Power Train Problems
- 87
- 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 87 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 14 records
- engine light · 14 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- transmission failed · 13 records
- transmission failure · 12 records
- torque converter · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 28 |
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 150–400k mi | 23 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
2001 honda civic, with 163,000 miles on it and regularly serviced, last transmission service at 150,000. Driving down the road sudden loss of power, engine rev's but no motion, get it over to the side of the road and discover transmission is out of it. Contacted the local dealership and they quote a rebuilt transmission for $4,000.00. Transmissions should last longer than 160,000 miles. Then i see on here that there…
ODI 10541973
Power Train
My daughter was making a turn and her honda civic starting moving in reverse. Without any warning the transmission went! Thankfully no one was behind her or there would have been a collision. *tr
ODI 10535184
Engine · Power Train
I was traveling in neighborhood streets (30 mph speed limit), and without warning, the car's automatic transmission slipped out of gear and would not engage the engine again. Pressing on the gas pedal would only result in revving the engine, much like in neutral setting. The major key problem here is the transmission failed without any prior signs of distress, failure, warning and etc. I was lucky in that i was…
ODI 10652599
Power Train
I was driving home after work when i started to hear this loud chopping noise coming from my transmission. I took it to a local mechanic and he said it was the input shaft bearing and that it was a common problem and may be recalled. *tr
ODI 10525102
Power Train
Driving home from work, the transmission started slipping and coming out of gear. Car revved but would not engage. Had to have car towed home, and then to mechanic, who stated the transmission needs replacing. *tr
ODI 10526195
Engine · Power Train
Upon entering expressway, going to change lanes - transmission totally failed. Nothing but engine reving when pushing on accelerator. No warning lights, nothing. Almost got killed due to truck having to stop as we coasted off highway. Upon having vehicle towed to dealer (honda lisle) and going on line i find that this is a very common occurrence for this vehicle and model year. Why has there not been a recall notice…
ODI 10516129
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the transmission made a loud winning noise. The gear shifted out of place then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 88,000.
ODI 10514534
Power Train
Vehicle is a 2001 honda civic ex automatic transmission. Regular service, no major repairs prior. On day of incident check engine light came on suddenly and when trying to accelerate there would be an increase in rpm but gear would not engage. Brought to honda dealership by tow truck and codes were run by dealer on 4/15/2013. Code for "internal transmission failure" was found. Estimated repair cost is $4500.…
ODI 10508474
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission slipped out of fifth gear without warning. The vehicle was able to continue in operation at a reduced speed. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10520200
Power Train
I was driving home from picking my daughter up from school when at 65 mph the car started to jerk. The transmission was slipping in an out of gear. If i pulled over an sat for 15 min it would start to pull like normal again for a couple miles then do it again. I had to do that several times turning a 15 min trip into a 2 hour trip. *tr
ODI 10503842
Air Bags · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seat Belts
I bought this vehicle and then found out there are $3000 minimum issues with the vehicle. Including replacing the transmission because of the defective torque converter, the airbags aren't working properly, the rear window won't roll down. Also, the evaporation sensor and canister need to be replaced and i cannot find the right part to replace it. The srs light is on because of the seatbelt issue, the check engine…
ODI 10505311
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the engine rpms increased excessively and the vehicle became hesitant upon acceleration. The contact stated there was a manufacturer's recall for the transmission but the contact was advised that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. *tr
ODI 10512412
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the transmission warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 107,000.
ODI 10498190
Engine · Power Train
Driving on high way and car just stopped and almost got hit from several vehicle behind me ! Due to transmission failure. *tr
ODI 10494644
Power Train
Trasmission failed. Left stranded beside the road at night in bad weather conditions. *tr
ODI 10505229
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the transmission failed and the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated and the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle…
ODI 10491885
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where a diagnostic was performed that located the failure at the transmission. The transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The failure and the current mileage…
ODI 10491855
Power Train
Came up to the street light once it turn green tried to accelerate and car was just moved than the rpm went high and than did not move... *tr
ODI 10494387
Power Train
I was able to start the car and drove to some distance while experiencing some gear engaging problems. Then suddenly the following symptoms: 1. Car stutters or jerks while accelerating. 2. Check engine light is on. 3. Transmission slips or won't engage. 4. Transmission pops in and out of gear. 5. Car will turn on and starts to move a bit, then can't get it to move. I had to call service to tow my car back to home…
ODI 10490065
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the while driving 65 mph, the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The failure mileage was 87,000.
ODI 10487590
Engine · Power Train
I was yet another unfortunate victim of honda's cheap transmission and i say cheap in that it doesn't work properly not that it is cheap to get it repaired. No that is over $2000 according to my local honda dealership. After taking such good care of my car diligently taking it in for oil changes and tune ups at honda's recommended mileage; i am severely disappointed. I had just pulled up to a busy stop light, when…
ODI 10494868
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Total transmission failure! While i was stopped at a traffic light it felt like the car would not get in gear. I would press on the gas and the engine would rev up but i was not moving. I was able to let it coast to a side street to get out of traffic. This could have been really ugly if i was on the highway or on a busier street. I had to get it towed to the nearest service station. Apparently the oil pump and…
ODI 10481486
Power Train
Car stopped suddenly, would not engage into gear. No warning of problems, car is regularly serviced, one owner. Transmission failed and will have to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10471205
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that while sitting at a stop light, the vehicle completely lost acceleration power without warning. The vehicle was pushed to a nearby parking lot and was later towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was inspected by a private mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure…
ODI 10478331
Power Train
Transmission went out at purchase of vehicle. *tr
ODI 10525796