transmission problem
7.7
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$2,033.00
Average Mileage:
82,833 miles
Number of complaints:
6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- Replace transmission (3 reports)
- warranty must be increase by honda from 100000 to 160000 (2 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
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2008Feb 21
Civic EX
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
The transmission in my 2002 Honda has been slipping for a while. I have religiously had every service maintenance done at the dealership where I bought the car. They even told me a few servicing ago that the transmission was slipping, but said they were going to try to replace the transmission fluid and see if that helped.
The slipping kept getting worse and worse. I finally had it looked at by a private mechanic since the car was out of warranty, who told me that the transmission needs to be replaced. He said that the transmission fluid was black, and did not look as if it had ever been replaced. He said that it would cost a lot to fix, and that because of this problem, other parts should be replaced as well, so they didn't know if it was really worth it because after everything was added up, the cost may be prohibitive.
After the Honda dealership told me the transmission was slipping, I asked about it the next two times I took the car in for servicing, but they acted like they didn't know what I was talking abut, when clearly Honda is aware that this has been a problem..
I called the Honda hotline, and they told me that the car would have to be evaluated by a Honda authorized dealer before they do anything for me.
So now I have to get the car back from the private mechanic and take it back to Honda and get them to say it needs a new transmission.
I had always heard that Hondas were reliable, but now I would never buy another one! !
2007Sep 18
(reported on)Civic EX 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
Brought my used Certified Preowned Honda Accord Ex with 48K miles on it. At 70K the tranmission would jerk, slip and failed to shift out of 1st gear on a timely manner. It would reach over 4,000 RPMs before it would switch out. When letting off the gas the transmission would slip and go back to 1st. My Gas mileage was killed when this happens. The Honda dealer agreed to pay for this in Full under my 7 years/100,000 mile warranty with $0 from me. Im blessed to have a car which with a dealership that stands behind its product and promise of warranty. Thanks Honda!
(BUT you could warn me about everyone else having the tramissions problems with 02's before selling me the car!!!)
2007Jul 18
(reported on)Civic EX 1.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 52,000 miles
I purchased my 2002 used Honda Civic with 36,000 miles on it.
The transmission always seemed to shift into first gear hard, though I was assured by the dealer that "that's how Honda's are anymore". After driving the car 1 1/2 years, I was going down highway and the transmission slipped. 1 mile later - gone! boom! nothing! I called Honda and was quoted approx $3000 for a new tranny. With the large car loan I already had, that's the last thing I wanted to hear. I ended up getting a used one for $2400.
Unbelievable! It seems the older Honda's are STILL on the road, yet the newer ones are in the shop. What's going on?
2007Mar 10
(reported on)Civic EX 1.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 108,000 miles
The transmission on the 2002 Honda Civic EX, began slipping and would not move the vehicle in any direction. It has only 108,000 miles on it. Reported hard shifting at under 100,000 miles on my Honda Care extended warranty, but I guess nothing was done, as there wasn't an error code. Now I get an OBD II code of P0730 Incorrect Gear Ratio. This car has been a maintenance nightmare. The head had to be replaced less than a year ago under the warranty, then it started using 1/2 a quart of oil per month, now it is up to 2 quarts of oil per month, with no leaks. I used to only use Mobil 1 and premium filters, now I'm using standard 10-30 just to slow down the consumption. I was told by the Honda dealership that it was because a new head was put on a vehicle with over 90,000 miles on it. There have been many other smaller problems such as having a wheelbearing replaced at 30,000 miles. I am looking at spending approximately $1,800 to replace the transmission with a used one, just so that I can sell the Honda Civic EX. This is our first Honda, I thought they were dependable, but we will never own one again.
2007Feb 13
(reported on)Civic LX 1.7
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Kia , Hyundai is better than HONDA at least Kia and Hyundai give you 160000 km power warranty. Buying a name brand CAR for nothing except pain in the ass. SOON EVERY ONE WILL BELIEVE IN KIA and HYUNDAI
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2008Mar 01
Civic EX
Just getting to 120K and the transmission started slipping. Had it serviced and it didn't fix the problem. The mechanic looked at it again and it will have to be replaced, probably $3500 for rebuilt. Car is in excellent condition and has been maintained well. Total surprise to me to have such a major problem after six years of trouble free driving. Had hoped to drive it to 150K but now am faced with having to replace it unexpectedly.
M O.
Amenia, NY, USA
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