Honda Civic Automatic Transmission Problems
- 669
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 22
- Years with records
- 1990–2012
- Stored years
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 669 stored complaint records:
- 21 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Torque Converter · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 191 |
| 100–150k mi | 161 |
| 30–60k mi | 76 |
| 1–30k mi | 67 |
| 150–400k mi | 21 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that while parking, he attempted to shift into reverse but it failed to engage. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would only move forward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be rebuilt. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10548126
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
My 2002 honda civic became inoperable without any warning as i attempted to merge on a major highway in washington dc. I could not shift into gear when i pressed the accelerator; fortunately, i was able to drift to the shoulder on the highway without incident. I had the vehicle towed to a honda dealership where it was diagnosed as an internal transmission issue and i was advised that it would have to be replaced for…
ODI 10482628
Automatic Transmission · Windshield Wiper/Washer
2012 honda civic. Consumer writes in regards to transmission noise. *tgw the consumer also stated the wiper blades were replaced three times. *jb
ODI 10460496
Automatic Transmission
I have a 01 honda civic lx with 85,000 miles and needs a new (rebuilt) transmission. I'm actually dropping off the vehicle today at aamco transmission. They quoted me $1600. I just spoke to honda and requested goodwill assistance and they told me the vehicle did not fall within the parameters being 10 years old. I told them i have had 6 or 7 toyotas in a row and this was my first and probably last honda. I asked…
ODI 10411862
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2002 honda civic lx which is notorious for transmission failures. I became pro active about it when the automatic shifting started to slip. I had it looked at and tested several times, including an entire day with the honda dealership that i purchased it from. I even sent a letter in 2009 to american honda motor co.they all insisted it was fine. On july 8, 2011 while driving on a narrow mountain road in the…
ODI 10413192
Automatic Transmission
We have had both the battery and the transmission fail. The battery failed at 82k miles, just past the 80k mile warranty. Now, at 91k miles, the transmission needs to be replaced. In reviewing our records, it seems that transmission problems began at 51k miles, as a "surging" when we were on the interstate such that the engine would rev while we were coasting. The dealer couldn't duplicate the issue and the stopped…
ODI 10410621
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. She noticed that the check engine light had illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and they advised her that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 91,000. The vin was…
ODI 10410770
Automatic Transmission
My 2000 honda civic was recently repaired due to a minor fender bender with a curb. The transmission was replaced as part of these repairs with a transmission from a salvage yard. While driving this vehicle, the check engine light came on and after a diagnostics test, the code p0240 continued to show up after being reset numerous times. This light turns on about three miles of driving after being reset. After…
ODI 10409281