2002 Honda Civic Automatic Transmission Problems
- 102
- 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 102 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission failure · 19 records
- transmission failed · 16 records
- without warning · 9 records
- transmission slipping · 8 records
- transmission started · 7 records
- light came · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 36 |
| 60–100k mi | 34 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. While driving 5 mph making a turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to turn the vehicle back on. The vehicle was towed to a honda dealer who stated that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 60,000. Updated 10/05/10 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle would not move forward or in reverse.
ODI 10341789
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda civic transmission failure, transmission went out with no warning, when i bought the car new we had the first transmission go out within months, honda replaced it for a large discount. Had i know about the issues with these transmissions i would have told them to take the car back. Know at 130,000 lost the second transmission and i was lucky i didn't get hurt or killed by other traffic. *tr
ODI 10343047
Automatic Transmission
I would like to file a complaint about the 2002 honda civic lx model. The car started to speed up/slow down and then stopped. It was the torque converter'2nd gear coming off and 3rd gear not coming in. I did some research and i've read the numerous complaints online about the 2002 honda civic and the transmission issues. I also found many technical service bulletins regarding transmission problems. I only copied the…
ODI 10334807
Automatic Transmission
Second time! Complete failure of automatic transmission. Replaced in 06.25.07 with new honda trans. Sudden failure in the middle of traffic. Car driving fine and with no warning drive disengages and vehicle can not move out of traffic. Very dangerous! *tr
ODI 10323657
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE, HAD TO BE REBUILT. *TR
ODI 10333943
Automatic Transmission
This is about honda civic 2002 lx transmission failure. While on the highway , the transmission fail without and any warning, luckily no one hit me. It could have serious and fatal for me. Turn out this is a very known problem in honda civic 2002 models but honda is not doing any thing about , no recalls , no notices. This issue may (maybe already have) have someone killed.this is website where lots of similar…
ODI 10321226
Automatic Transmission
The transmission failed on my 2002 honda civic. I was driving with my wife and [redacted]-15 in fairfield, ct when the car just stopped. Being that it was a 2 lane highway with no shoulder we were nearly hit from behind by other vehicles. The car failed without any advance warning. The dealer says it is a transmission failure requiring replacement at $3200+tax. It appears there have been atleast 100+ instances of…
ODI 10320815
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 honda civic has 79k+ miles. Last saturday 3/6/2010 the transmission suddenly failed while driving on the highway. The vehicle lost all forward power since the transmission was not engaging. Downshifting did not help and acceleration while in gear only caused the engine to rev up. The sudden deceleration of the vehicle forced me to stop at the side of the highway and nearly caused vehicles behind me to crash…
ODI 10318335
Automatic Transmission
With no warning the transmission on my 2002 honda civic ex with less than 62000 miles failed while i was driving on the kennedy expressway in chicago. I was able to exit the expressway with the momentum of going 55 miles per hour prior to the failure. The car was towed to a local mechanic who had the transmission rebuilt. *tr
ODI 10310287
Automatic Transmission
The transmission in my 2002 honda civic started slipping and failed at 88,000 miles. I took it to a transmission mechanic and he said the transmission needed rebuilt. There were pieces of burned material stuck to the dipstick. He said it was the third 2001-2002 civic transmission he fixed this week and they can fail early. Paid to have the transmission rebuilt for $2,500. *tr
ODI 10298181
Automatic Transmission
Complete transmission failure while driving my car. No warnings prior to failure. When exiting freeway the engine revved but the car would not go into gear. Concern is that this unexpected failure could cause an accident. All maintenance current on the car. 87,900. Miles many complaints online carcomplaints.com for this same issue. *tr
ODI 10294826
Automatic Transmission
I know this is not something listed as a "safety" hazard, but just because a car doesn't explode, ignite, or shatter doesn't mean a defect cannot lead to safety hazards (i.e., being stranded on highways, in traffic, or on rural backroads). I just purchased a used 2002 honda civic with just over 43,000 miles. I did notice when shifting gears, there was a tinny, buzzing sound. I reported it to the dealership…
ODI 10294441
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING. *TR
ODI 10292272
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda civic had transmission failure in the middle of a heavy traffic main street almost causing and accident with my grandchild in the car,this is an on going problem with 2002 civic and are many complains to honda and nothing is done about it. *tr
ODI 10287102
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 honda civic lx with 95,000 miles on it. The transmission failed on it last friday. I have been doing some research and this, and it seems to be a common problem with the make and year of car. I had my car towed to a local honda dealership and was told that it's going to cost me $3,300 + tax for the repairs. I just want to add my name to the list of people that feel they have been ripped off by a…
ODI 10283280
Automatic Transmission
Just driving down the highway transmission slipped a little then it was ok, got down the highway, exit the highway engine light came on, transmission failed. Had to coast around a corner. Nothing before to let me know the transmission was failing until then. Could have failed while driving down the highway and someone could have reared ended me while doing 70 mph. I have read other complaints about this particular…
ODI 10282003
Automatic Transmission · Interior Lighting · Seat Belts
1. I purchased this car used, and the problem was hidden from me. 2. Problem occurs everyday, the transmission slips about 1500 rpms when cold. A. Seatbelts are hard to click into mechanism b. Interior lights do not come on when drivers door is opened, but does when passenger door is open.. 3. Nothing has been done yet, i have taken this car to many shops trying to diagnose the problem, but i cannot figure it out.…
ODI 10307232
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda civic (automatic) transmission failed in 2009 with 72k miles. The car stopped in the middle of the road all of a sudden and would not go into any gear. There were no indicators prior to this which is why it was very dangerous. Transmission was rebuilt and seemed ok for a few months. The transmission light came on again and for taking in to be repaired. It is now 2010, 99k miles and the transmission light…
ODI 10360258
Automatic Transmission
Was reentering highway 5 north in orange county ca and the car would not pick up power as i attempted to merge into traffic, then the car started losing what little power that it had and i was able to very slowly re-exit the freeway and take side streets attempting to return to the gas station i had left. In the middle of the busy road the car completely lost power in a turn lane. *tr
ODI 10311244
Automatic Transmission
My daughter was driving her 2002 honda civic and the transmission basically quit working to where the vehicle could not go forward. This occurred on a very busy highway and she was barely able to cross lanes of traffic and come to a stop on the shoulder. Upon searching the internet, this is an extremely common problem for the 2001/2002 honda civics where the transmission quits working when it is warmed up. I am just…
ODI 10274070
Automatic Transmission
Transmission would not shift properly then would jerk into gear. Well the transmission gave out while crossing a busy intersection and i was lucky the car made it across. Needless to say $2600 and a new transmission later, it now works fine (of course). The torque converter failed causing the front pump to fail. Personally i know 3 people with the same problem, gee you would think that honda would realize the parts…
ODI 10352638
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 honda civic ex sedan with 130k miles on it started to exhibit a slight buzzing noise as well as a tendency to slip gears. Then one night the transmission completely failed and would not shift into any gear. Normally i would not think this to be an issue but after researching online, i found that there is an unusually high number of transmission failures in 2001 and 2002 honda civics. There is obviously a…
ODI 10269444
Automatic Transmission
2002 honda civic complete auto transmission failure in middle of freeway during 5 o'clock commuter traffic. A young woman was stranded and at mercy of aggravated freeway travelers, could have been victim of rage driver, or could have been involved in major automobile crash. *tr
ODI 10267969
Automatic Transmission
My transmission failed in my 2002 honda civic while driving. Lost all gears and it would not move. *tr
ODI 10262190
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 honda civic ex auto trans. I notice the slipping of the transmission and was wondering if this was a recall...the car currently has 130,000 on it, and it probably has been doing this since about 60k miles. The car is flawless besides that, never a lick of trouble, just put tires and brakes and oil into it. But i'm starting to wonder about this "torque converter" issue, that many others have reported.…
ODI 10261732