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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,651 miles

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1999 Honda Civic transmission problems

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1999 Honda Civic Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #24

Nov 052004

Civic 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have a 99 Honda Accord V6 coupe. My transmission started holding out going into second gear, and had a small jerk. When come to a complete stop, it would downshift hard back into 1st gear. The transmission finally gave up on the highway on my way to work. The trany wouldnt shift out of second gear, and when it did, it would quickly shift back down, and cause the engine to rev at a high RPM. I called Honda and they said they couldnt help me. I had my car put in the shop, and my trany rebuilt. Cost me $1200. I was reading a chat forum, and have discovered a ton of people who are haveing trouble with their transmissions in their Honda'!!

- Gadsden, AL, USA

problem #23

Apr 112005

Civic 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,000 miles
[xxx]; 1999 Honda Accord V6, vehicle experienced a problem with the transmission. Vehicle hesitiates when put into gear. Does not go up to 4th. It makes noise. Also leaks fluid. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- East Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #22

Feb 152005

Civic 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
Automatic transmission on my 1999 Honda Accord V-6 coupe began slipping and shifting roughly at approximately 75,000 miles. Aamco diagnosed a lubrication problem causing excessive gear wear, and recommended rebuilding the tranny. Honda dealership concurred with this diagnosis, and replaced the entire transmission. The 2001-2003 V-6 Accord have already been recalled for this exact problem. I believe a transmission design failure existed as far back as the 1998 Accord models. A quick search on the internet revealed over 200 complaints regarding 1999 Accord V-6 transmission failures. There is the potential for a serious safety problem if someone's transmission fails while they are driving. Note: The website does not offer Accord as a vehicle model option, so I selected crx, the only option, instead.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

problem #21

Nov 152004

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have a 1999 4 cylinder Honda Accord with 85,000 miles on it. When accelerating the transmission hesitates sometimes. Also when it shifts from 1st to 2nd it slips, causing the rpms to over-rev badly. I am a first time car buyer and bought a Honda because I figured they were reliable and I wouldnt have to shell out the cash for a new transmission 6 months after my purchase.

- Little Compton, RI, USA

problem #20

Feb 012005

Civic 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On 1 Feb 05, I took my 99 Honda Accord, [xxx], to a Honda dealer here in fort walton beach Florida due to sluggish acceleration. They told me that the transmission system needs to be replaced for approximately $3,700. I asked them why the transmission would breakdown at 47,000 miles only. They said it is no longer covered by warranty but they will check with Honda hqs. Later on the day, they called and said Honda will pay for the parts but I have to pay the labor cost ($504) to replace the transmission. My question is: Why do I have pay for the labor if they agree to provide the parts. I read that there is a lot of problem on Honda transmission so I presumed it is a factory defect. Is there anyway you can help? updated 07/24/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

problem #19

May 042004

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
While driving the transmission made a loud noise and shuddered. The vehicle was taken to shop and both technicians indicted that the vehicle needed a rebuilt, used or new transmission. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they refused any assistance.

- Alta Loma, CA, USA

problem #18

Feb 242004

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Once putting 1999 Honda Civic ex 4dr, in park I am unable to remove the car keys from the ignition. This has now happened twice in one week. The only way I have been able to remove the keys are by, pushing a screwdriver down the slot on the side of the trasmission shfter, the slot that is used to release the gear lever when one wants to tow the vehicle, so says wilde sun Honda, in sarasota, fl.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #17

Oct 312003

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Transmission vibrates when accelerating from stop. This is the second transmission on this car. The first one had been replaced on warranty because of the same problem.

- Sterling, VA, USA

problem #16

Jun 292002

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I own a 1999 Honda Civic hx. I purchased the car last year and it had 29,000 miles. I took it for a tune up recently and the mechanic told me that there was something wrong with the transmission. My car was shifting from 1 to 3rd gear and missing 2nd gear. He consulted with a mechanic that has a transmission shop next door and he told me that no one will touch the transmission that I had to take it to the dealership. I took my car to the dealership to get a diagnostic. I was told that the whole transmission needs to be replaced and the cost would be around $7,000. It doesn't make sense for me to spend that kind of money on a car that is worth slightly over that price. The worst part is that the transmission has been the same since I bought it. So the problem was there beforehand and now my car is not under warranty. I'm very upset about this whole ordeal. I'm not the only one dealing with this situation. I've gone on different websites and other Honda owners are having similar problems with their transmissions. I really hope your Agency investigates this situation nd look into this problem. If Honda produced defective transmissions they should do a recall. Why should the consumers have to pay for a defective item?

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #15

May 032000

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,116 miles
Cvt transmission on Honda Civic hx shudders when accelerating from standing stop. Affects acceleration. Transmission was replaced in 2000 and developed the problem again in 2002.

- South Bend, IN, USA

problem #14

Jun 152000

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

For almost 3 years and 38,000 miles after the defect was obvious, transmission has been shuddering, slipping, and grinding. When starting or breaking on a wet surface and the transmission slips, the car loses control.

- Solon, OH, USA

problem #13

Jun 062000

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission has failed several times. Consumer has had vehicle at dealer, but dealer could not find the cause. Customer states that the transmission has a flutter/shudder sound when coming to a stop and engine knocks on acceleration. Dealer flushed transmission three times. Replaced transmission. But problem still exist. Manufacturer extended warranty on automatic transmission.

- Santana, CA, USA

problem #12

Nov 052001

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle makes a loud roaring sound, accompanied by shaking that is strong enough to vibrate the steering wheel and rearview mirror when accelerating from a stop.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

problem #11

Aug 232000

(reported on)

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When putting vehicle into drive vehicle idles high. Also, when backing out vehicle. The transmission does not shift into 3rd gear until the speed reaches 40 mph.

- Collage Pine, NY, USA

problem #10

Jan 212000

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission would disengage and/or freeze into first gear. This would happen at speeds anywhere from 1mph to 25mph. The first time that it happened the dealership confirmed the problem but after being hooked to computer the problem diappeared and could not be repeated. The vehicle was returned to us and on the repair form it said that customer will drive and monitor. 3 months later the same thing. My wife had he son in the car and luckey enough they were on a side street and not pulling out into traffic.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #9

Apr 291999

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the brakes go straight to the floorboard. Also, vehicle is popping out of gear.

- Los Anglos, CA, USA

problem #8

Jul 201999

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle is in drive, gear jumps into reverse, resulting in a minor collision.

- Bluefield, WV, USA

problem #7

Jul 151999

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Misc. Multiple saftey issues. In southern.California, even the visor clip is a saftey issue. Also, upon reviewing the information provided I noticed that the option to release info to the mfg., was selected as " no" please do send me a authorization

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #6

Jul 151999

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Misc. Multiple saftey issues. In southern.California, even the visor clip is a saftey issue. Also, upon reviewing the information provided I noticed that the option to release info to the mfg., was selected as " no" please do send me a authorization

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #5

Aug 121999

(reported on)

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle gets stuck in reverse, and also grinds in 3rd and 5th gear. Dealer said it was owner's fault.

- North Port, FL, USA

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