2001 Honda Civic Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 20
- 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 20 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 5 records
- engine light · 4 records
- cleaner case · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the interstate, the car was no longer accelerating. While stepping on the gas the engine was revving but the speed would not increase. As i was only a short way from an exit, i was able to get off of the interstate, down the exit ramp, and to the stop light prior to the local roads as the car would still drive but only less than 40 mph. Upon getting to the stop light, the car no longer responded to…
ODI 10662755
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Driving my car with only 78,000 miles the engine light went on and within 15 minutes the car lost power to move foreword/backward etc.........took to the gas station glendale mobile broadway, everett,ma, the car has always been taken care of,,, i know it is old but only 78,000 . He put in a used transmission for 1900.00., there was no warning only minutes from the time check engine went on until complete failure on…
ODI 10574057
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased this car used 3 months ago, had a certified mechanic inspect it and do all that was necessary to make it road worthy and safe. New timing belt, head gasket, brakes, engine mounts, bushings, tires, ac compressor, belts, etc. Etc. So after spending over $2500.00 in repairs i thought i had a perfectly running safe vehicle. And it did run beautifully until 2 days ago when driving home from work at around 45…
ODI 10567675
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
Was driving on bluegrass parkway in kentucky. My check engine light came on. I hit a small bump in the road and both airbags deployed. I tried getting out of harms way. Then my engine cut off. I had no power steering and brakes it wouldn't stop the car. I went off the road and hit a tree causing severe damage to my car. Honda placed a recall in december 2011 but never contacted me of the recall. I was taken by…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10450393
Engine And Engine Cooling
The exhaust manifold is cracked, causing dangerous fumes to enter the cabin of the car. The fumes are most noticeable when driving at low speeds, and they are enough to cause a strong headache/light-headedness which could potentially cause an accident. There are hundreds of complaints filed on the internet for this exact model/year honda. *tr
ODI 10436631
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact was driving 50 mph when the engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to continue driving, but the vehicle suddenly stalled a second time. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised her that they would recharge the battery, but could not guarantee that the failure was attributed to the…
ODI 10404275
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated there was a crack in the exhausted manifold and smelled gasoline. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 99,200.
ODI 10416547
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the ecm in the vehicle was defective which made it difficult for the vehicle to start. The dealer stated that nhtsa recall campaign id number, 01v329000 engine and engine cooling was related to the failure; yet, his vin was not included. The owner believed that this is a safety issue and the vin should be included in the recall. The current and failure…
ODI 10349024
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. She stated that on april 15, 2010, while driving 60 mph the vehicle accelerated and lost power. She was able to drive onto the emergency lane. The dealer was contacted and informed her that the cylinder head needed to be replaced at her own expense. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was mileage 130,000 and the current mileage was 133,000.
ODI 10334146
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I was diving down the hwy when my car would no longer accelerate. I was pressing the gas pedal and my rpms were shooting through the roof, but my speed was declining, as cars going 70mph were shooting around me. Then i came to a halt, and then my check engine light came on. I had no warnings, it came out of nowhere. I had my car towed to the mechanic. He replaced the entire transmission and stated it had something…
ODI 10346110
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2001 honda civic lx sedan. The car has about 81000 miles on it. On may 2nd 2009, the car just stopped in the middle of the road and the check engine light came on. I towed it to the nearest auto shop. The diagnostic test revealed the codes to be p0740 and p0730, which i am told, indicate a broken torque converter and a faulty transmission. I then took the car to honda in mission valley, san diego. The…
ODI 10268219
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
I went to honda dealer to change an air filter for my wife honda civic 2001. Then i found out the air cleaner case cracked. So, i went back to honda dealer and told the services manager. The services manager knew what causes the air cleaner case to crack because on september 16, 2003, honda issued a service bulletin 03-061. Since, honda know what causes the air cleaner case to crack, honda should recall all air…
ODI 10140805
Engine And Engine Cooling
Car engine will stop running without notice. While traveling on the road vehicle will loose acceleration even while pressing on the gas pedal. Notified by honda service that engine needs to be replaced. Parts needed include: cylinder head assembly, head gasket, tdc sensor, valve cover gasket, timing belt cover, cover, intake manifold gasket, rear water passage gasket, water pipe "b" o-ring, catalytic converter.…
ODI 10131187
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Gauge System · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Suspension
The vehicle gas gauge fluctuated between half a tank and a fourth of a tank within short periods of time and did not really move during long distance trips. *tc the front shock made noises, the front spring was weak, there was a noise coming from the power steering pump, and a ticking noise in the engine. *sc *jb
ODI 10103958
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. While the contact was driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle jerked with a sudden reduction in the speed. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and restarted after waiting for the vehicle to cool down. The failure occurred in warm weather temperatures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the ignition and two rallies were…
ODI 10324318
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle was stuck in full throttle while driving on the highway. When this occurred the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop or slow the vehicle down. As a result, consumer hit three motorists but vehicle continued to accelerate. The emergency brake was engaged and vehicle was put in park gear to stop. *ak the problem was due to a pebble entering the air intake valve. *la
Crash reported
ODI 10053555
Engine And Engine Cooling
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the smoke started to come from the steering wheel. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10024542
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
A/c doesn't get cold, can't get honda to fix as been this way since new. Brakes went bad with about 15000 miles on them. Were bad before that, still does not stop right, and has a vibraton when stopping transmission has a thumping like noise some times while idling. Had to replace strut on passanager side, couldn't get honda to pay for all of it. I think one on driver side is bad also. Service manager told me this…
ODI 10069322
Engine And Engine Cooling · Tires
In requesting a quote for car insurance, a link was provided to the nhtsa website for those wishing to see if their vehicle has/had been recalled. For the heck of it, i decided to try it. To my shock, i discovered there have been 5 recalls associated with the 2001 honda civic since 2001(re: seat belts; fuel system/fuel pump; and engine & engine cooling). It is now 2003, and i have never received one notification.…
ODI 10028689