2003 Honda Civic Automatic Transmission Problems
- 72
- 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 72 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- hybrid transmission · 14 records
- transmission fluid · 10 records
- catalytic converter · 7 records
- same problem · 6 records
- problem transmission · 5 records
- start clutch · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda civic hybrid began slight shuddering noise upon acceleration, which eventually got worse, taken in for repair and was told transmission fluid was flushed out 6 times in order to fully clean it out. Not even 3000 miles later shudder came back. Unfortunately, at the time was unable to afford another repair bill since car was still drivable. Now shudder is accompanied by tapping noise only when in gear,…
ODI 10257133
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* - contact stated that on the evening of april 9, 2007 while driving at 35 to 40 mph in light highway traffic, the contact heard a loud noise from under the 2003 honda civic hybrid. The check engine light turned on, and transmission gear shifted from drive to neutral. The contact noticed that the rpms went up to 4000, but the vehicle was not accelerating. The vehicle lost power, and would only drive at about 15…
ODI 10187621
Automatic Transmission · Catalytic Convertor
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda civic hybrid. While attempting to accelerate from idle at a stop light the vehicle began to vibrate and then shut off. The check engine light illuminated intermittently prior to this failure. The dealer replaced the catalytic converter. Presently, the vehicle will start,but was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to a honda dealer, and diagnosed as needing a new transmission. The…
ODI 10186494
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda civic hybrid. While driving 40mph, the engine the vehicle would lose power which caused the vehicle to slow down to 3-5 mph. The dealer inspected the vehicle on two occasions however they were unable to diagnose the failure. They advised him that if it occurred again he would have to shut the engine off and restart it again to be able to have the vehicle run well enough to get to the…
ODI 10236550
Automatic Transmission
The cvt transmission in my 2003 honda civic hybrid totally gave out. This followed months of jerking and repeated treatments of transmission fluid replacement and "reprogramming.," which started before 30,000 miles. Each treatment seemed to work temporarily, only to have the jerking return, each time sooner than before. The evening it gave out entirely i was crossing a bridge, then turned left onto a main street. As…
ODI 10183397
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda civic-hybrid. The contact stated that the vehicle shutters and jerks when shifting gears. The failure occurs at all gears, with the greatest difficulty shifting out of second gear. The dealer replaced the catalytic converter, starter clutch, and flushed the transmission, however, the failure still persists. The dealer stated that some jerking was normal. The speed was unknown. The…
ODI 10200238
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda civic-hybrid. At 72,000 miles, the contact noticed that the transmission is beginning to vibrate upon acceleration. The failure occurs during speeds of 0-15 mph. The dealer and the manufacturer have not been notified. However, the contact went to the dealer to get honda's brand of transmission fluid in hopes that it would resolve the failure. The current mileage was 72,000 and the…
ODI 10197642
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle bucked slightly. There was also a hesitation in the transmission, which caused the engine to sound like it was revving too high, however the tachometer needle did not move higher than normal. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer where the dealer was unable to determine the specific problem, but stated that it was most likely an internal…
ODI 10175552
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda civic hybrid transmission problem: pulling into traffic, sometimes the transmission seems to go to neutral then slam into gear. Also has a strong vibration intermittently, yet happening now almost daily. So far, honda dealership is following a service bulletin to correct the problem, with no luck and out of pocket expenses building while they experiment. Found over 128 similar problems posted online. *tr
ODI 10205322
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
The problem is intermittent, ongoing for the past 2 years. The failure is that the transmission will not come out of park, there are no brake lights, there is no brake regeneration in the hybrid system, and the auto stop function does not work. Over the last 24 days there the car has been started 75 times with 24 times failure of the brake system to work. I've kept a log since the last dealer visit. The last time in…
ODI 10168064
Automatic Transmission
When starting my car, i could not get the auto shift selector to go into drive. I had to use the key to unlock the shift lock... It is in the honda shop at this time. *jb
ODI 10149919
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda civic hybrid worked fine until ~50000 miles (~3 years of ownership.) at that time, the transmission began to cause the car to lurch forward when driving at speeds from 5-15 mph. After a few months, the problem was severe enough that i no longer felt safe driving the car to work in traffic whose speed would cause the car to lurch forward repeatedly instead of maintain a smooth speed. I took the vehicle…
ODI 10181700
Automatic Transmission
On the expressway the car would not go out of 1st gear then would not shift gears at all, it was less than 2 years old. It had to be towed and the transmission replaced. It was a honda civic ex 2003 from rick rousche honda. *jb
ODI 10141585
Automatic Transmission
My 2003 honda civic hybrid has a history of the transmission/car shuddering and slipping during acceleration. This has been occurring regularly since july 26, 2005 at 40,440 miles. On one occasion after having the clutch replaced, transmission fluid sprayed all over the engine and manifold while traveling down the interstate which would have caused the fatality or serious injury of my son driving the car had it…
ODI 10374014
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda civic hybrid. While accelerating from a stop light or stop sign, the vehicle vibrates and makes noises. The vehicle slows and then surges forward intermittently. The current mileage was 61,000 and failure mileage was 36,000.
ODI 10232888
Automatic Transmission
Dt: when traveling at a slow speed the car bucks. One feels like in a mix master. It doesn't run smoothly. Took it ito dealer, and they said it was bad oil, had the oil changed, drove fine for 1 month and started up again. *ak
ODI 10123916
Automatic Transmission
Ongoing transmission problems. Have replaced transmission 4 times and still having problems. *tr
ODI 10211462
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Frontal
The air bags in my vehicle did not deploy in a front end collision that i was involved in. It caused me to fly forward and injure myself, almost hitting the front windshield. In addition to this problem, i have discovered that the cigarette lighter plug-in does not work in my vehicle. I have found that the transmission in my vehicle had a defective part that a car repair man fixed. *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10138502
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure while driving vehicle, engine raced, resulted in loss of acceleration, transmission replaced nov 03, second transmission has same problems, in to be replaced march 03, currently in for replacement at dealership. *ak
ODI 10060170
Automatic Transmission
When the vehicle was parked on a slight incline it had a tendency to roll backward or forward. While the consumer was making a left turn a loud pop was heard. Vehicle stalled, and was unable to move in either direction. Then, vehicle was towed to a dealer, who informed the consumer that a new transmission was needed. *ak honda reported no parts or transmissions. (hybrid transmission) *sc
ODI 10053614
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle won't back-up when set in reverse. When tow truck driver arrived and started the car, it backed up. Also, vehicle was stopped at a stop sign then car wouldn't move forward even though it was in drive. *la this occurred twice and a truck collided with the vehicle and totaled it. *ph
Crash reported
ODI 10061102
Automatic Transmission
2003 honda civic hybrid has a vibration from the transmission. Dealers said they didn't feel it, then replaced trans fluid. Nothing helped . Out of warranty and its not their problem now. It is dangerous at speed. Honda is covering up a problem and they are at fault by corporate decision to risk american lives. Have gone round and round with honda use and they still say there is no problem with any of the hybrids.…
ODI 10274214