Problems with 2001 Honda Civic POWER TRAIN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that she started the engine and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 56,000.

Car was driving normally, all of a sudden couldn't make it up a hill, speed wouldn't go past 20mph. transmission problems. *tr

2001 honda civic - 84,000 miles stopped moving in the middle of busy highway - rt. 70 in brick nj. i coasted into a ditch on the side of the road and was towed to a local repair shop. i was told the transmission blew - i had no warning at all. after doing research on this issue i found hundreds of complaints online and also found that honda was taken to court for this issue in the past. the transmission should not have blown on a car with this low mileage. i called honda just now and was told there is no recall for it, and no good faith efforts will be made to assist me in paying to have it fixed due to the age of the car. but the mileage does not matter to them. i would like to know why they are able to get away with a serious issue such as a faulty transmission placed in hundreds of the same vehicles and not held responsible for this???? *js

Complaint: spent $4000 to completely rebuild my transmission at 96,800 miles last spring and am now experiencing the same early signs of transmission failure a year later. there was no engine/warning light to warn me that there was a problem until my car started having trouble switching gears, struggling to accelerate and was running rougher than normal. i?m luckier than a lot of the people who have complained since i was able to catch this issue before my transmission fell out of my car or stopped working as i was driving. i think if 600+ people complain about a very obvious engine failure, there needs to be an investigation. this is unacceptable. i am currently showing early signs of the same problem. my car is getting stuck while switching gears and having issues accelerating in between the gears. and is just generally running rougher than it should be. i should not have to rebuild my transmission in a honda at 96,800 miles let alone again at 124,000 after just over a year. my car was not worth that much last spring when i fixed it but choose to do it thinking i?d be set for the rest of the car?s life. now i?m looking at having to sell it for scraps and get a new car because i can not shell out another $4,000 to fix a manufacturing problem. *jb

Transmission failed while vehicle was on highway. vehicle would not engage gears and therefore could not accelerate. had to pull off to side of highway and get vehicle towed. again, this was a transmission failure. *tr

Was turning left and when i went to go the cars rpms went up but the car didn't move..it just didn't do it once but three times at three different stops...the transmission wouldn't allow the car to move.....where's the recall? almost got hit from behind on one of the incidents... *tr

Transmission failed without warning in traffic, luckily had momentum to maneuver vehicle into center turn lane, out of way of traffic. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle began to decelerate abnormally. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the technician advised the contact that the transmission would have to be replaced. the failure was caused by debris from the torque converter overheating the transmission. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

I was driving home as normal, came to a red light and the car was stalling as if i had it in neutral and would not move in drive. it just quit with no warning and i was luck enough to be push out the turning lane and thank god , my grand daughter & i was not already on the 5 lane highway and then all of a sudden it quit like it did. it was confirmed today that it was the transmission & it cost more then what the car is worth. i had no indications or leaks. i was reading on line and it seems like lately this has been happening at least once or twice a month and honda don't think it's a problem, i guess until someone has to be seriously rearend or killed to be a concern and that's a shame & it's putting people and their loved ones in danger & harms way. *tr

While driving down the road at only 30 miles per hour, the car suddenly revved and then stopped moving. we were in the middle of a crowded road, and there was no prior warning (engine light, etc.). luckily, we were able to pull off the road without getting hit, but it was a very dangerous situation. after researching, i learned that there are a large number of complaints about the 2001 civic's transmission, and even with replacement, the problem persists. the faulty transmission is dangerous, and honda needs to do something about it. *tr

I was driving and my car stopped accelerating. i turned it off and tried again. i could not move forward or backwards. i had it towed over 30 miles. after a shop looked at it they said it needs a new transmission, or a used just not the one i have in there now because it obviously doesn't work. honda civics in 2001 have a 20 percent transmission failure rate. that is much too high for any vehicle. *tr

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 them to pass along my case with that comment and contact me if they want to retain my business. *tt

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 unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the vehicle was driving sluggish. while parking the vehicle on an incline, the vehicle suddenly stalled. as the contact shifted into reverse, the vehicle began to roll backward. 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 70,000. the vin was unavailable.

I bought a used 2001 honda civic lx back in december 2010, with about 125k miles on it with the carmax report that did not reflect any major problems or accidents for this car, it did reflect the maintance that the privious owner made and it was as schedule. the car ran well and i made the schedule maintainance for oil and general checks. now after 6-months i started the car to go to work and as i was driving the engine light came out and the car stoped accelarating. after getting towed i took the car to the dealer where they ran a dignosis, that resulted on a transmission failure. now they are charging me close to $3,000 to get it fixed. this has been a major inconvinience, i had to find a borrowed car in order to get to work, and iam not sure if i should get this fix, iam afriad somenthing else will occur, since this model has had so many complaints. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to an independent repair shop. the contact was informed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 140,000. the vin was not available.

My 2001 honda civic stopped running while i was driving in the fast lane of the 101 fwy in l.a. no indication of any problem. i depressed the gas pedal and the engine just revved like it was in neutral; there was no acceleration. i went from going approx 60 mph to coasting. i managed to get across 4 lanes of heavy traffic and off the fwy without causing an accident. 2 hours later my car was towed to the nearest honda dealer and i was informed that my car needed a new transmission. *tr

On may 6, 2011 car would rev up a little after taking off from a red light as if it was having difficulty shifting to 2nd to 3rd gear. by the 3rd red light the car would hardly move and i was trying to get off to the side of the road with the car just rolling. i managed to roll it off the road but cars in back of me were beeping their horns and cars had to slow down so that i could pull into a parking lot. very scary. 3 weeks prior to this i had my car serviced at crown honda dealership. they, as a scheduled maintenance had timing belt, water pump, belts, oil change and 4 tires replaced for $1,300. honda dealership says that the problem is transmission and had nothing to do with the prior work, which is under warranty. towed car to another service station and they said the transmission burned out and also needs a torque converter. i heard this was a problem with 2001 honda civics. this was a dangerous situation but was it caused by the prior work or a defective torque converter or transmission? *tr

My honda 2001 civic ex has had 2 transmission failures and both were sudden and unexpected and 1st failure with 70,000 miles on vehicle left car immobile at the end of an interstate on ramp in rush hour traffic and nearly caused an accident and had to be pushed to the side of the road by fellow motorists that risked injury to get my wife out of traffic...the second most recent failure left my wife stranded on a busy 2 lane road blocking traffic until a tow truck was called .i have investigated online complaints and found thousands of reports of low mileage defective transmissions that fail suddenly on honda civics and without prior warning yet honda neglected to warn of this danger of losing all transmission power without any advanced warning...if there is no warning from manufacturer how can the public make an informed decision as to not put their family in harms way? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph and making a left turn, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current and failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

2001 honda civic lx complete transmission failure. while backing out, check engine light came on. could not shift to reverse nor drive. stuck in the middle of the street. *tr

The transmission failed in middle of fwy for my honda civic lx 2001 .it had 134,000 miles on it. *tr

Our 2001 honda civic lx transmission failed at 125,100 miles. *tr

I was driving into work this morning when it felt like i accidentally hit the shifter on my 2001 honda civic lx into neutral. i looked down to fix the problem and saw that it was in drive and that when i pressed on the gas pedal only the rpm's increased but my speed stayed the same. i was going about 50mph and when my car began to cruise to a lower speed i was almost rear ended by the car behind me. i had to have the car towed to a mechanic and was told that my torque converter was broken and that i would have to have my transmission rebuilt or replaced. the estimated was anywhere from $2,600 to $3,200 depending on what exactly has to be replaced once they start to disassemble it. i have done research on this year make and model and have found the 2001 honda civic to be notorious for transmission going out without any warning and that honda refuses to acknowledge this as a problem even though there are thousands of complaints because it is not what they deem a "safety hazard". had i gotten rear ended, since i was close to being, i would have to say that's a pretty big safety issue to me. *tr

Complete transmission failure in heavy traffic on a very busy road. *tr

I have 2001 honda civic ex, and automatic transmission got broken down. i had to replace whole transmission system. *tr

While accelerating through an intersection engine raping where increasing but car was actually slowing down. down shifted automatic transmission to d3 and got car through intersection before light changed. car would go about 2 blocks before transmission would start slipping again. the torque converter and transmission have gone bad at only 85,000 miles without any warning. *ln

I was driving down the road when i reached a red stoplight. when the light turned green, i pressed the gas and the car was motionless. the car would rev up but wouldn't move. to make a long story short the transmission failed without warning. my 2001 honda civic only has 89727 miles on it and has been well maintained with service. after researching this, i have come to find out honda civics in this model year are notorious for transmission failure. as well as some of their other models. unfortunately they refuse to issue a recall or admit to this problem. this could be a real safety hazard for drivers that are moving down the road or at high speeds on the freeway and this happen. thankfully, i was at a stoplight when it happened to me...the cost of a new transmission is costly and will be a huge financial blow to me right now. i hope that you can assist honda to realize they have faulty torque converter and transmission parts in their 2001 honda civic's. *tr

My husband was driving the car, tried to turned left, and the car suddenly would not engage in any gear. the car could not be driven further, was towed to a repair shop, and the transmission was replaced. *tr

We purchased this 2001 honda civic ex because of the honda brand supposedly being so synonymous with quality and longevity. if i would have researched on the internet for prevalent problems with the 2001 honda civic, i would have come across the "transmission failure" issue and never would have purchased this vehicle. and i would advise anyone who is thinking about purchasing a 2001 - 2005 honda civic, beware, the transmission will prematurely fail. so, on with the story. we are the second owners of this car and it had 37,000 miles on it when we purchased it from a private party. at around 80,000 miles, the transmission started slipping going into 2nd gear. we took it in to a local transmission company who serviced (changed fluid) and tested it telling us that they could not get it to "slip." so now, my lovely bride tells me yesterday that it was getting really bad and she was having a hard time getting back from work. i drove it to work myself and made an appointment at our local honda dealership. they were so not interested in our dilemma but said that we could bring it in and they would check it out. not getting the warm fuzzies from them, we made another appointment with our local xxxxx service center. everyone at xxxxx was polite, understanding and aware of the "infamous crappy honda transmission" issue. unfortunately, on the drive there, the transmission completely failed on the freeway and we managed to get it off the road and called aamco. they immediately called a tow truck and it is now at xxxxx. approximate rebuilt cost is $3,100.00. this is pricey, but it includes a nationwide 3 year/100,000 mile warranty. we also called the north american honda customer service line and spoke to xxxxx. she is located at an office in torrance, ca. xxxxx was so disinterested in our problem and explained that we could take it into our local dealership and it would be at their discretion to take it up with the honda field rep. this is a dangerous situation needing a recall. *tr

As i crossed into a busy intersection, my car's transmission began to slip as cars were coming at me. i was terrified. my transmission failed. after extensive research i found the 2001 honda civic had a faulty transmission. over 600 complaints. i called honda and was told i had already exceeded the alloted miles on the power train warranty so it was not covered. i had to buy a used transmission for $1095.00 and hire a mechanic to replace my transmission. it is my opinion that honda was well aware of this bad transmission and they should have offered a replacement, no matter what the mileage on the owners vehicle. *tr

Transmission failure, slipping and not engaging properly/ on the way home at the highway transmission start to slip and rev up, lose speed suddenly was able to merge to the emergency lane lucky there was no vehicles around or behind me, the vehicle is at my home now afraid that happened again with my kids aboard. vehicle only have aprox 80,000 miles 2001 honda civic ex sedan. *tr

The transmission failed on my/my mother's car. this car was honda serviced and very well maintained throughout our ownership. the car was also very gently used. it did no long distance driving, the most it drove was 15 minutes to and from my mother's job. there is no reason for this car to fail other than the car being improperly designed and put together. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic lx. while the contact was driving 60 mph up a small incline on a bridge, the transmission failed without warning the vehicle began to roll backwards. the brake pedal was applied and the vehicle came to a complete stop. after awaiting a few moments the transmission began to function, although in an extremely poor motion. the contact drove a short distance to a safe location, and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the failure mileage was unknown.

2001 honda civic transmission slippage at 100000 miles - vehicle unable to negotiate slightest incline and started to roll back down. luckily nobody was injured. very dangerous situation caused by a premature failure of transmission. vehicle repaired via transmission rebuild and new torque converter. *tr

Transmission failure - confirmed by honda service. needed to be replaced for under $3,000.00. my car is only 77k miles. *tr

As i was exiting the freeway i slowed down to stop at the traffic light. when i went to accelerate, my car would hardly move. i tried pressing harder on the pedal and all it did was rev the engine and let off a rubber smell. after letting it rest a few hours it would finally move again, but only at a slow speed. if i press on the gas too hard it will jerk the car.

I was driving to dinner and my car seemed to be jumping. after dinner, i drove to an auto zone and my boyfriend checked the transmission fluid. the fluid level was fine, so we drove away. i got about a half of a mile down a busy highway in north texas when my car would not shift. every time i pushed the gas it would only rev up the rpms. my car eventually stopped and would not move. i put on my hazards and continued trying to get the car to go into gear. it would not move. a car coming down the highway nearly rear ended me. a county constable showed up and helped us to push the car onto a side street not as busy as the highway. another cop arrived and told me that if i did not get my car off the road in 5 minutes he would have to call a tow truck. i have since researched this problem with the honda civic 2001 model and apparently it is extremely widespread - it seems in every one of these cars the transmission fails and happens very suddenly. i have been told even though this is an inevitable issue with this year of the honda civic i am responsible for the entire repair cost, which is around $2,500. *tr

My 2001 honda civic (automatic transmission) will not move when i put it into gear. i tried all the gears: drive, reverse etc. nothing happens when i step on the gas. *tr

Transmission failed on 2001 honda civic at 109,000 miles. estimated cost from honda dealership to put in a rebuilt transmission . . .$3, 900. went online, and found hundreds of complaints about the same problem with this vehicle. no recall issued by honda ! *tr

I own a 2001 honda civic and the transmission has begun to slip. i was pulling away from a red light on 23 south and was almost struck in the rear end due to the transmission not catching up with the engine, the car only has 70000 miles and i bought it from the dealer with 32000 miles. the vehicle has had normal regular maintenance. *tr

Transmission went completely out in middle of busy intersection. loud whining noise and revving of engine. i was almost hit by three different vehicles. honda was contacted by myself several years ago and would do nothing to fix this piece of junk. now the car is being repaired at aamco. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph the vehicle lunged forward and did not shift into gear while the transmission light was on. the contact called a local mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the contact had not called a dealer nor the manufacturer. the contact noticed complaints regarding the transmission for her year, make and model stating that the torque converter caused the transmission to malfunction. the contact stated the faulty transmission could cause a crash. the failure mileage was 125,000.

My 2001 honda civic has been giving me slight transmission problems over the past year. this weekend, it would rev up before it fell into gear. i took the car into my mechanic for an oil change and to have him check the transmission out and i'm now faced with a $1600 replacement transmission. i don't drive the car hard and i have 57800 miles on my car. this is far too little to have to replace my transmission. scouring the web i found that 2001 civics and 2003 accords have the highest rate of transmission failure, yet there is no recall and no recourse for owners to take. i'm a full time graduate student and only work part time after losing my job, i should not have to shell out $1600 which i don't have to pay for a known transmission problem. but i have to find a way because i can't go to work or school without my car. *tr

2001 honda civic transmission failure. 1. the car is only 9 years old with 85000 miles. just driving the car on the road, and the car lost speed suddenly and almost caused a major accident. 2. the failure was one time but almost life threatening. 3. had to repair the transmission. there are so many complaints about 2001 honda civic transmission. nhtsa claims that these complaints are important. what is being done?!?! does this event need a high profile death like the toyota situation? please hold honda accountable and get the transmission recalled! before someone gets killed. is nhtsa doing it's job? *tr

My 2001 honda civic lx lost speed right on the crowded freeway. i managed to get off the freeway and came to the stop. the gear was not engaged and the engine check line lit up. the transmission failed without warning. i now have learned that transmission failure is common on this car model but there is no recall. any thing that nhtsa would do to help us consumers with this issue? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the vehicle stalled moments after it was started. after restarting it, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 123,000.

Vehicle shutters on initial acceleration. transmission slips during shifting to higher gears. engine revs in gear with no increase in power. *tr

Backed out of my driveway and on my way to work,6:30 am.the car stopped moving and another car nearly rear ended me. it just coasted to a stop in heavy early morning traffic.2001 honda civic 2 door.tried to back up but it wouldn't go.i had to push the car out of the road and back to my driveway.this is the first time it has ever happened,car has 204,000 mls on it.my first honda went well into 657k and had zero issues,my ford escort went over 400k, no problems but this one nearly got me killed.i do everything to take care of a car,bought this one brand new,over $19 grand.tow truck picked it up after i found a ride to work.i didnt want to leave it set on the side of the road which is why i pushed it back home. transmission failure. car worse than a dodge neon that had same issues. *tr

While driving down a typical road in the suburbs, i noticed that when i accelerated from a dead stop at a couple of intersections that my vehicle would suddenly rev up to ~5-6000rpm before switching to the next gear. i got over to the right lane to pull into a parking lot to investigate the problem, but got stuck at another red light before i was able to pull over. when i tried to accelerate again to make it the last 50 feet into the lot, the engine revved, but the transmission would not engage. i received assistance to push my car off the road, and checked my fluids. my transmission fluid was normal and filled to the top. there were no warnings that my transmission was about to fail, no noises, no warning lights, nothing, and this car has been well maintained. i am currently in the process of having it repaired, which will entail having a new transmission put into the car. *tr