2001 Honda Civic Automatic Transmission Problems
- 288
- 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 288 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- Torque Converter · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 102 |
| 100–150k mi | 100 |
| 30–60k mi | 29 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
I was coming from leesburg to falls church with a speed of 45m/h my car stop near tyson corner and the traffic was very fast and i was almost going to hit by lot of cars bcz of my transmission failure ,my car have only 57000 mileage and and i have a honda civic 2001 . *tr
ODI 10235883
Automatic Transmission
Within the span of 2 miles my transmission went from normal to not working. My car began to rev high when i applied the gas and took longer than normal to shift gears, and then stopped working at all and my car would no longer move. I was not even able to move over to the shoulder, so for the next hour until a tow truck arrived i blocked a lane of high-speed traffic. *tr
ODI 10234709
Automatic Transmission
2001 honda civic having a complete transmission failure, even though the car was well maintained. This seems to be a common problem with the particular model and honda corporate is well aware of it. However, they will not recall the vehicle or reimburse customers for the repair. My son experienced this problem while on his 5th day at his first full time job. He was alone in a new city and we gave him the best of the…
ODI 10234138
Automatic Transmission
In the span of 2 minutes the transmission in my 2001 honda civic went from working fine to having no gears that work. At the time of the failure i was driving across the ben franklin bridge towards camden, nj in heavy rush hour traffic. It was only through shear luck that i was able to make it up the upside of the bridge and then cross over 2 lanes to the right lane and coast to the first exit where i was only…
ODI 10234508
Automatic Transmission
Code p0740 keeps reappearing in the car even after several checkups. The gear fails to shift from 203 gear which results in slower pickup and may cause excessive noise and "revving" during acceleration. *tr
ODI 10241190
Automatic Transmission
Sudden transmission failure on my honda civic ex (2001) on the freeway. Was barely able to get car out of traffic lanes during early morning traffic. Towed by aaa to mechanic and had to have transmission replaced at cost of $1500. Still have problems with leak of transmission fluid. Transmission failure could have resulted in serious accident. Car had only 75,000 miles on it and had regular maintenance at honda…
ODI 10270211
Automatic Transmission
Honda civic 2001 transmission failure : have been maintaining my car with regular service schedules. Spoke to other folks who own a civic and they too have the same problem. Was driving in the highway and when i was picking up speed, the car just wont move. I request you to act on this before we start losing lives. Http://www.hondaproblems.com/civic/transmission-failure.shtml. *tr
ODI 10233360
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. While driving 60 mph on the interstate, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. When he depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to maintain speed and the transmission failed. The contact was able to maneuver to the shoulder of the road until it could be towed to a repair shop. The failure mileage was 83,204 and current mileage was…
ODI 10234026
Automatic Transmission
My daughter was driving from jackson ms to vicksburg ms and the car stop pulling. She was almost rammed in the rear,the car coast to the side of the road. 2001 honda civic lx transmission stop pulling forward or reverse. I had it pulled to vicksburg honda,the service manager was aware of the problem with the dtc p0730 code, he called customer service they decline to fix the problem, there was over 200 complaint…
ODI 10233462
Automatic Transmission
I was driving on 101 nb when this incident happened. The traffic was heavy and there was jam as i approached intersection of 101 and 85, so i stepped on the brake to slow down behind other car. While slowing down, i noticed that the radio was gone and then came back on after few seconds. Then abs and rsr lights started to blink, the car seemed to loose the power, all needles (tachometer, speedometer) came down to 0…
ODI 10233142
Automatic Transmission
I bought a brand new honda civic ex back in 2001. I change the oil transmission every 15,000 miles with honda transmission oil. There is no oil leakage around the transmission block. The car has only 67,000 mile. My son was traveling on two-way road when the transmission stalled without warning, i couldn't imagine if he was driving on the freeway. At first, i think this incident was rare, and only happened to my…
ODI 10233030
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission
I was leaving my home and driving about 1 mile to my destination. My car had been functioning normally earlier in the day. I noticed that the transmission slipped as i went up a small hill. Within 1/4 mile the torque converter failed (transmission failure) and i had power to the engine but no forward power. I was stuck in the middle of the road and could only get to safety at the side of the road by coasting. Had i…
ODI 10232714
Automatic Transmission
The transmission failed while driving the car. It was just like the car was shifted into neutral. Luckily no other cars were around and i was able to get the car safely to the side of the road. No gears worked, tried drive, low, l2, reverse. The car rolled just like it was in neutral. *tr
ODI 10231991
Automatic Transmission
2001 honda civic, 98,000 miles. Started to lose power while in gear but in neutral engine has full power.. Was driving at 65 mph on interstate when car started to lose speed and power during rush hour.. Honda service first said that the transmission is working fine and the problem i was the catalytic converter then after that was repaired the car lost power again and now honda service then tells me it was the…
ODI 10233885
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. While driving at any speed, the vehicle hesitates and the engine performs as if it will shut off. When the contact places the gear into neutral, the engine revs. When he places the gear back into drive, the vehicle will either continue to hesitate or drive normally. The failure occurs between 30-45 seconds and once every two to three months. A mechanic inspected the vehicle,…
ODI 10260004
Automatic Transmission
My 2001 honda civic's transmission failed without warning on friday, may 31 2008. If i had been driving at high speed on the highway, my car could have gone out of control with dire consequences. Luckily, i was able to coast to a stop and call a tow truck. We have to have the transmission replaced entirely. *tr
ODI 10229719
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2001 honda civic ex with 50,059 miles on it. I have just been told i will, in all likelihood, require a rebuild on my transmission. In searching on-line i found 1 site with 169 complaints for the very same thing--2001 civic transmission failure. I found many other sites with the same complaints as well. I also saw where nhtsa said they would not issue a recall because it is not a safety issue!?! My car…
ODI 10229139
Automatic Transmission
My car gets all of its required routine maintenance. As of yesterday without warning the car suddenly would not accelerate although it was still in drive. It is a 2001 honda civic with 115,000 miles. I now have to get a new transmission in excess of $2500. This is completely unacceptable since they are supposed to have an approximate life of about 200,000 miles without major incident. Furthermore to have…
ODI 10226798
Automatic Transmission
Original owner of 2001 honda civic ex - 58,000 miles on vehicle - automatic transmission failure - vehicle will not engage in reverse and engages in 'drive' mode while in the neutral position. Local repair shop determined gears have fused and transmission fluid is 'burnt'. Vehicle is having a complete transmission rebuild at cost of $1,950. *tr
ODI 10226508
Automatic Transmission
Late april/early may of 2008, i noticed that my 2001 civic was not shifting gears properly. When i tried to accelerate out of a parking lot into traffic, the car's engine was revving up, but i did not gain speed, therefore almost causing a major accident because i could not accelerate to the speed of traffic. The mileage on the car was around 75,000 at that time. Almost a year after paying for the replacement…
ODI 10285077
Automatic Transmission
I have an 01 honda civic lx and its transmission failed. It could have been really dangerous, life-threatening if i were on the highway. *tr
ODI 10226278
Automatic Transmission
On april 21st while driving my 2001 honda civic lx's transmission died this seems to be a common problem. As of right now my car is sitting in a friends house to see what needs to be done to fix it and the cost. What i don't get is why this isn't a recall does someone gave to die to get this fixed. *tr
ODI 10225429
Automatic Transmission
My 2001 honda civic lx 1.7l had a catastrophic transmission failure while in transit. I was nearly involved in an accident and forced to make an emergency maneuver to exit traffic. After thorough research, i have discovered that this occurrence is not a rarity and is a market-wide issue for 2001 honda owners. Thus far, honda has taken no ubiquitous action to remedy this manufacturing defect as it does not qualify as…
ODI 10225165
Automatic Transmission
We own a 2001 honda civic, with an automatic transmission. On april 17, 2008, the transmission disengaged in heavy traffic. The car had to be towed away. The transmission specialist said it would cost over $2000 to repair. (it is still in the shop.) numerous complaints have been logged for this very same problem but honda dealership refuses to address it. The car has 117,000 miles on it. *tr
ODI 10225166
Automatic Transmission
Total transmission failure.. No warning no check engine sign, and just barely over 100,000 miles on it. I contacted honda usa and their telling me there is nothing they can do for me , however many reports shows that this is a big issue with 01-03 civics. And work is not the only use for my car also pleasure reasons, and casual driving. This incident happened while i was visiting toronto, canada. This totally…
ODI 10229246