CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2001 Civic has transmission problems, transmission problems & more transmission problems. Did we mention transmission problems? And a dangerous defect with the front airbag that didn't get recalled for 10 years.

Although eventually the defective 2001 Civic airbag inflators were fixed under recalls in 2011 & 2013, that meant for 10 to 12 years airbags were activating with excessive force where metal fragments went shooting into passengers when the airbag deployed.

As for the 2001 Civic's transmission woes? Honda conducted a major transmission recall in 2004 & settled a class action lawsuit for defective transmissions in 2006. But, neither the recall or the lawsuit included the 2001 Civic.

Last thing to consider - the 2001 Civic is the most-recalled car ever, closely followed by the 2002 Civic & the 2001 Accord. The 2001 Civic is the 4th most-recalled vehicle overall, only a Ford truck & two Ford vans have more.

10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$130
Average Mileage:
170,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace thermostat and sensor (1 reports)
2001 Honda Civic cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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2001 Honda Civic Owner Comments

problem #1

May 272008

Civic LX 1.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 170,000 miles

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

the gauge reads hot but temp probe and temp scanner of engine temp anf fluid is within range. Change thermostat and sensor to the dash gauge, corrected problem. DON'T let engine get HOT.....warp the aluminum heads! Takes only 1 time.

- William R., Ellijay, GA, US

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