2001 HONDA Civic

i have had to replace the transmission twice since i have owned this car.

When I purchased the vehicle I had it serviced and we were notified about a recall on airbags both of which at the time were replaced and the system was fully functioning. April of 2017 my husband was involved in a front end accident that resulted in the vehicle flipping and the airbags never deployed despite they were functional.

The transmission failed two (2) days after purchase for $2,800. The 2001 Honda Civic only had 85K miles. Only after the fact did I learn about the transmission failure issues, with 2001 being the worst year for this problem.

2001 Honda Civic with 115350 miles on it the automatic transmission completely failed. This car has a vehicle maintenance history report and was maintained through out its life. This car should not have had this issue with such low miles.

The transmission failed without any warning. Thank goodness I was stopped at a traffic light and the vehicle behind me was at a stop also. When the light turned green for me to go, the vehicle did not move and a man helped me to push it out of the intersection and busy traffic. Finally the check engine light came on. I contacted Honda, but they said that my car was not on a recall for the transmission and the dealership is trying to price gouge me for this type of repair. I read where there have been problems with Honda Transmissions. With this vehicle being a 2001 the warranty is expired.

The transmission in my 2001 Honda Civic failed when I was in the middle of the road during rush hour one evening. The car slowed and came to a stop and I was unable to move it. Very dangerous. Thankfully, no collisions despite cars whizzing by.

I suspected it was the transmission. The next day I called my local Honda dealer but they did not tell me it was a widespread problem or that there was a goodwill repair program so I checked prices (dealer vs. local mechanic) and had the car fixed by the mechanic. Then I discovered that the transmission problems were systemic over many model years, and that Honda had issued recall notices for selected years only. Because I had attempted to save some money by using a local mechanic, I was ineligible.

I object to this selective recall when the problem is so widespread, and I would be interested in any information you have about any recourse available. I\'d also be interested in in joining a class action suit. Thank you.

My transmission died with no warning. I had to get the car towed and the transmission replaced.

The transmission failed at the mileage listed and I feel that that was too soon for that vehicle it was serviced regularly including the transmission I still have the car it is parked because we could not afford the repair cost I also feel that there should be recalls on this transmission due to the safety of failures like this with out any warning please help me I do need to get this car repaired thank you Sabrina Compton.

The transmission is failing, the transmission upshifts and downshifts without notice, and revs freely without need. Three stores have recommended replacement of the the transmission. The car was in excellent shape and only had 99K miles on it.

I just found out that Honda 2001 transmissions have been failing because mine failed while driving in heavy traffic, the car just wouldn’t move. I contacted someone from Honda who might be able to help me with repairs, but it will be very costly and I think Honda should be held responsible.

My car was totaled. It set for two months while I waited on a Honda Rep to come out and look at it to only tell me that the airbag did not fail it simply did not deploy due to the way I hit the vehicle. Not only did my airbag fail, but my seat belt did not hold. The airbag almost resulted in me crushing my esophagus and my seat belt sent me into the steering wheel. was paid $4,276.34 by my insurance company. My accident has resulted in me having to pay medical bills on credit card then later filing bankruptcy due to divorce over it all. I received the recall on airbag after the accident

While driving on the highway the car abruptly stopped responding to the accelerator. Upon stepping on the gas the engine would rev but it would not gain any speed. I was able to exit the highway, get off the exit ramp, and stop at the traffic light at the end of the ramp. At that point I was unable to get the car to move forward after being stopped, though I was able to put the car in reverse to place the vehicle in between the turn lanes at the traffic light, place my hazards on, and call a tow truck. Once at the local garage I was towed to, I was informed the car would need a new transmission. They noted they were surprised as the car, overall, was in “great condition” and they were surprised to see that the entire transmission would need to be replaced.

I was driving on a bitter cold day, and my car was not shifting into gears well, felt like they were slipping, and the RPM’s were not acting normal within the first few minutes, but it still drove and figured it was the weather. Not but a few miles later, while driving up a hill, the transmission suddenly and completely failed on me! The RMS’s revved as if it was in neutral, and it would not move forward. It also would not engage in Reverse. I had to put my 4-way flashers on, and coast BACKWARDS down a hill with oncoming traffic. Luckily, I was able to coast down the hill and slide into an elementary school drive, and missed all the buses coming out. I had to have my car towed to my mechanic who was surprised that the Honda transmission had completely failed on me.

Engine cooling problem ended up being a leak in the head gasket.
Transmission has not failed yet but the gears are slipping between 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4. Will be taking to Honda Dealer to repair before it gives out on me.

Transmission won’t engage

Transmission failure.

Transmission failure

Bought a 2001 Honda Civic EX in the end of summer of 2013 for my daughter since she had started college. I bought the car because I have heard and been recommended to buy a Honda. Less than a year later the transmission went-out. She was on the highway on her way to school when the transmission malfunction. The transmission began to hesitate and stutter on the highway. Had to pull over in heavy traffic she almost had and accident. We took it to a transmission shop where we were told that the transmission had to be rebuilt and it was going to cost $2,652. I had to use my income and part of my daughter’s last few dollars to fix the transmission. Now that I have researched the car and found out that there are hundreds of complaints on this year make and model. I fear for my daughter’s safety. This many complaints on a specific issue (Transmission Failure) should had been recalled and fixed, instead they are still posing a threat to not just our safety, but to also the public. This transmission is still hurting the people’s wallets and causing accidents because of transmission failure. Some people have complaint that even after fixing the transmission the problem persist. I believe it might be a design problem. I fear that one day my daughter might not get so lucky and have and accident. This problem can be easily fixed by imposing a recall. I can’t believe that this cars are still on the road posing and threat to the people’s safety.

My transmission has just failed and I am now learning that vehicles that Honda manufactured from 1999- 2004 have faulty transmissions. I called the Honda dealership where I purchased the vehicle on April 4, 2001 and explained the problem and asked what if anything Honda is doing to repair theses vehicles. I was informed by the service technician that the cost of the repair is my responsibility. I am very angry as this problem is so widespread and this product defect took so long to reveal itself. Please contact me and help me get my car fixed. This is a major inconvenience to me.

Clear coat is peeling off roof, hood, and door

Transmission failure.

It’s started shaking when trying to shift gears the rpm started going crazy . It lost the power to go forward and backward . All this first happened on the high way

Engine light went on, took it in for repair the same day and the company stated that the entire transmission would need to be replaced and that this is a VERY common problem with 01 honda civics.

Transmission failed.

Two Transmissions have been needed for this car.

Failure with evaporation control sensor and control canister, $390 job, transmission and torque converter problem $2500 problem. This problem is worth more than the car is. $800 for electrical issues including cruise control, window, airbag and seatbelt issues.

Transmission won’t go into any gear engine revs up but won’t move

transmission just failed want to know if recalled

I had to have the transmission replaced in January of 2007, when the car was at 90,000 miles. Thankfully it was under warranty. Now the transmission has gone out again with same problems that I had befor. When I spoke with the dealer they said there was nothing that they could do to help me beside replace the transmission at my expense. I called to American and the service there was not any better. Clearly there is a problem with the transmissions. All I asked them was to meet me half way with the repairs. They said “No’ there is nothing that they could do. I don’t understand why a major part like this would need to be replace twice in 5 years. I was almost hit trying to cross the street when it just stopped working and no one from Honda cares at all. I will not be a repeat Honda owner.

trans.failed. caused daughter to be involved in an accident.now repairs are more than car is worth!! no more hondas!!!

My 16 year old son was driving the vehicle when it stopped moving in traffic. Fortunately he was able to get to the side before he was rear ended. I have not had it repaired but the Honda dealership wants $4500 and states Honda won’t consider a good will repair because the vehicle is over 10 years old.

Total transmission failure! While i was stopped at a traffic light it felt like the car would not get in gear. I would press on the gas and the engine would rev up but I was not moving. I was able to let it coast to a side street to get out of traffic. This could have been really ugly if I was on the highway or on a busier street. I had to get it towed to the nearest service station. Apparently the oil pump and torque converter failed which basically caused the rest of the transmission to burn up. I had to do a complete new transmission rebuild. I know my Honda has a few miles but 104k seems too early for a transmission failure. I called Honda and they where not willing to help with any of the cost since it is of course out of warranty. Most people pay extra for a Honda because they know it is good quality and it will last. I’m starting to think Honda does not stand behind its cars anymore. This is my second Honda car, I will have to think long and hard before I buy a Honda again.

The check engine light is turn on . THE OBD error code is P0730. The car start on the first gear and does not shift into second gear with rising RPM. Some times, it jumps into third gear then follow into 4 th gear at higher speed. Most the time, it stays in the first gear .

transmission failed without warning in traffic. no repair yet.

I got in my car in the morning started down the road. I noticed it was having problems getting into one of the gears. It was running completely normal the day before. I stopped and called the dealership and took it straight there (about 5 miles) I got it to the dealership and it stopped running while they were test driving it. They said I needed a new transmission.

2001 Honda Civic LX – 87,000 miles – in the middle of driving on a busy highway just stopped driving, car was running but transmission would not work in Drive, Reverse, etc. Had to be towed to repair shop – told it will cost aournd $2,000 but they cannot guarantee the rebuild of the transmission, focusing only on the Torque Converter, I can’t afford this and Honda is refusing to assist me in any way. They know they installed faulty transmissions, there are thousands of complaints, but noone is getting help? I AM REQUESTING A LEGITIMATE RECALL OF THE TRANSMISSIONS ON THIS VEHICLE.

Transmission failed without warning, one owner, regular service. Honda offered nothing to help, their position was, car out of warranty, sorry for the inconvenience but no “goodwill repair”. They have lost a loyal Honda owner.

Transmission needs to be replaced as confirmed by Honda service. Cost to replace is under $3,000.00. My car is under 77K miles.

This car was well maintained. The transmission failed one day a few weeks ago. I talk to the Honda Customer Service in California. The woman who answered the phone listened to me and said that Honda would fix it free of cost to us. She wanted us to take it to a Honda dealer and have them call them. My called the same number in CA and a different person told him the same thing – that Honda would pay for this fix and it would cost us nothing.

Then on Monday, 10/24/11, after the car was at the Honda dealership, I called again. This time a different woman spoke and she said that Honda wont cover the cost. Then I asked to speak to the supervisor/manager. Then talked to Allen. Allen ssid that he would only $500 and nothing more. I asked him if I could speake to someone above him. He said that he is the final authority and there is no one above him. That is strange. Honda is a big company and there are too many people above him! He is rude and very unpleasant to deal with.

In the meantime, I have been researching about this problem on the internet. There seems to be a lot of complaints about this. One web site says there are 530 incidences of this kind for this particular car. I noticed one thing from that web site: the average miles of the cars that had this problem was 108,000. But our car has a much smaller number – 72,382 miles. Besides, it was well maintained and driven properly.

I think Honda should pay for this failure. We believe in Honda Civic and it is our third Civic. I bought a 2009 Civic and I am using it now.

I greatly appreciate any help that you can provide.

The car is at the dealership and no repair has been done. The cost is $4211. The dealership service manager talked to Allen at Honda Customer Service in California. Allen told him that we need to pay $2900 plus 9.75% tax and the Honda would pay the rest – roughly $1000.00.

I told him to wait.

Thank you.

I am the single owner of the car and been meticulous with maintenance. Then suddenly over the Thanksgiving weekend as I stepped on the gas, the car revved up but did not move. Fortunately I was just down the street. Now the mechanic is asking for $2200. Question is if I do spend that amount and get a new transmission, what’s the guarantee if that one won’t fail?

My automobile has been sitting in the O’Donnell Honda repair shop due to auto transmission failure. I am waiting for the manufacturer to decide what it wants to do. It is costing me money daily for a rental vehicle. I need help paying this biil in lieu of the class action suit with Honda transmission problems.

I was driving back from a friends house and my car stopped going. It would not go forward or backward. I had it towed over 30 miles and it is said to cost 2500. I do not want to pay this much because it is said that this year of civics was the worst because of the company. I have not got it fixed because I am trying to save the money first.

My car stopped working while driving in the fast lane of the 101 Fwy in L.A. No indication of anything wrong; I depressed the gas pedal to accelerate and the engine just revved like it was in neutral. My car would not accelerate. By the grace of God, I made it across 4 lanes of heavy traffic and off the fwy. 2 hours later, my car was towed to the nearest Honda dealer and they informed me that my car would need a new transmission.

Transmission failed while driving on busy street during rush hour. Nearly caused multiple car collision.

Transmission is completely shot, even the brackets are not holding whats left.my mechanic was so alarmed that i could have been in a terrible accident as there was no warning before the car simply would not drive, no leakage, no slipping.- Honda customer service is a joke. I was driving along on the highway – intermittant slugishness that I thought was from high heels (Odd angle on pedal). We live up a mountain and when I reached our rather steep driveway I could not move up.Changed to lower gear and started sliding back. Got it into park and called towing. Very scarry!!!!!Our street is one lane,very windy.I could not have stopped safely before home. No warning before today.

TRANSMISSION FAILED RIGHT AFTER JIFFY LUBE RECOMMENDED AND DID ENGINE FLUSHON 7/15/11-MILEAGE 106,324 AND SPREEN HONDA’S COST TO REPLACE W/ REBUILT TRANSMISSION IS $3,900
MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR W/ BROTHER AND AND ME, AND COULD HAVE BEEN IN A FATAL ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE CAR JUST LOST DRIVE POWER RIGHT AFTER SHE EXITED THE FREEWAY.

The transmission went out while I was driving to the my mechanic’s shop. The transmission started slipping, and half way to the mechanic shop the car wouldn’t move into gear. I was on a major road and I had to stop traffic so the tow truck could get the car out of the rode and to the shop. The transmission gave no warning, it went out within just a few minutes of driving it.

The transmission failed in middle of the road.I have done regular maintenance as per the service manual till now.

My wife was driving the car and the car just stopped moving. We brought it to our mechanic and they said the transmission failed.

My Civic has been meticulously maintained–one owner, kept in a garage in California climate, always performed recommended service, and is driven as a spare car at only 64K miles. HOWEVER, the transmission has inexplicably failed prematurely. I was stopped at a traffic light on a major boulevard and when I went to accelerate, the engine revved but the car did not move. The check engine light came on. I tried to accelerate very slowly at about 1rpm and I got the car to at least crawl over to the side of the road where I had to have it towed to my mechanic. The mechanic drove it successfully for about 20 minutes, but he did fine LOTS of very fine metal debris on the magnet so he knew something was grinding, such as a gear, but could not be sure. He replenished the special synthetic fluid from the Honda dealer and suggested that I drive it for an hour or so and see if that possibly cleaned it out and temporarily fixed the problem. Well, it didn’t! I got stuck again at a MAJOR intersection and off-ramp for the 405 freeway in Los Angeles and had to turn the car off and wait for about 10 minutes in the intersection, terrified, as people flew by me. I got the car to start up and crawl at about 10 mph, but I could not stop and take a left–which I needed to do to get myself home! I just kept driving straight until there was a break in traffic and I could hang a left without stopping, onto a sidestreet. I barely got it home and now it won’t move at all–the transmission is completely failed. I called Honda customer service to file a complaint for the car, which I bought based on Honda’s reputation of safety and reliability. I expected to keep this car for well over 100K since I have taken such good care of the vehicle, and I am extremely disappointed with the safety and performance. I have seen NUMEROUS websites dedicated to premature transmission failures of Civics, with 2001 being the WORST year of all. However, the class action suit in 2006 somehow overlooked that and didn’t include that make/model/year. I am requesting that my local Honda dealership pay for this repair, and am interested in any class action that may be filed.

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.

A shudder began at around 40,000 miles. The local Honda dealership said I needed new tires because the new(ish) ones on the vehicle weren’t properly balanced. New tires were purchased, no change in shudder. A later trip to dealership claimed a broken tie-rod which was disputed by 4 different shops in town (all who mentioned the torque converter – even those who did not service transmissions and had nothing to gain). Transmission was flushed, valves, etc cleaned and shudder disappeared. While driving one day at around 77,600 miles, engine would rev up to 5000 but no forward momentum. Car had to coast with gravity to avoid traffic and accident. Towed to national transmission chain where a rebuild was required (torque converter, solenoid, shaft, and lots of other hard part internal damage thanks to the shearing of metal). Cost of rebuild $2100 + cost of rental car for 4 days $150 = $2260.00.

P0740 – Torque Converter Clutch Malfunction. Since 100,000km my car has had this recurring check engine light regarding the transmission. This has caused me some difficulty in being able to pass Aircare in BC, even though it is not an emission related problem, because the check engine light is on I will not be able to pass.
The suggestion is to have the transmission rebuilt $2500 plus. The dealership and other mechanics have recommended to simply drive the car until the transmission fails. It has cost me about $200 to just have them reset the check engine light over the life of the car. I had the transmission flushed and it is working fine, but the check engine light still remains.
The car has yet to fail on me, but as I can see from the numerous complaints from others across North America, Honda has sold us all a lemon of a transmission and they are expecting for us to pay and arm and a leg to get it fixed.

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 AAMCO service center. Everyone at AAMCO 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 AAMCO. 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 Yvonne. She is located at an office in Torrance, CA. Yvonne 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, but that her office, which was warranty, could not assist us in any way. SO……all of this being said, I would NEVER purchase another Honda product. They know that these transmissions WILL prematurely fail but only decided to recall later models. This is a DANGEROUS problem that Honda refuses to acknowledge.

transmission unexpectedly failed in 1 day. Would not shift into any gear except for park.

transmission slipping although engine RPMs increasing – car was unable to negotiate a small incline and started to drift back into traffic..luckily nobody was injured. This type of failure is not acceptable for a vehicle that only has 100,000 miles on it.

Transmission fails at a low mileage with no warning. This is a widespread problem with other Civic owners of this model year and Honda refuses to initiate a recall or even admit to a problem. This is a huge problem and a very costly repair!

Transmission failed with no warning. Failure was do to faulty torque converter. This complaint has been filed with Honda THOUSANDS of times I have now learned but they have yet to recall the part. I was in traffice 2 hours from home and I had no choice but to tow it to the nearest transmission shop to have it repaired for $2,200.00. Honda told me it would be $3500.00. Luckily traffic was quite heavy because if we had been going any faster it couldl have beed an EXTREMELY dangerous situation, the car just stopped accelerating.

I was driving to work this morning and with no warning my car felt as if I had accidentally hit the shifter into neutral going 50 mph. As it cruised, I struggled to get the car to accelerate pushing the peddle down and was nearly rear ended by the car in back of me. I had it towed to a nearby mechanic shop and was told my transmission was completely shot and that the torque converter needed to be replaced and the transmisson rebuilt or replaced. This car has 115K miles on it and has been regularly maintained and running with absolutely NO problems until this abrupt transmission failure. After speaking to American Honda, they refused to admit that there were problems with the 2001’s transmission and did not even want to offer a "Good Will Repair" to help with the cost when they know that this has been a reoccuring problem for this year and model. How disappointing that this is my 4th Honda and it will be my last because of a faulty transmission that Honda refuses to recall and take responsibility for.

"needs transmission"

Transmissions failure. Told straight out by Honda mech./tech that it was a defect. I was even shown the Honda Service bulletin that stated the the problem. Listed as Honda diagnostic code 740 (PO740) Was also told that most vehicles with this problem have been given updated extended transmisson warraties (but not ours) and that we were stuck with the repair costs.

Transmission failure. Vehicle canot move when you select Drive. Engine light comes on. Technical bulletin shows defective transmission. I had a celinoid replaced when the vehilce was 11 months old with less than 15,000 miles. Case specialist denied after 8 days any assistance stating that I didn’t have the 60,000 miles check up and the transmission fluid was not drained and changed. I had the fluid changed at 67,000 miles with correct Honda transmission fluid by my mechanic. When I told the specialist, she stated that submitted those reciepts at this time would do no good because a decision was made with the receipts already submitted.

Transmission failure – The specific diagnosis from Honda was: 98472 Internal Transmission failure. Code p700, Incorrect gear ratio code p0730, Torque converter clutch failure p0740

This car’s engine failed without any warning and the car stalled.

This car has a serious reliability issue with the FRONT Macpherson struts!!!! Since I have owned this car (bought brand new December 2000) I have had to replace the Struts FOUR TIMES due to complete failure (leak from “o” ring). The total repair cost for both struts is about $900.00 Canadian dollars – this is totally abnormal to have to continually replace these front struts. I am a high mileage driver and am well out of the warranty period. Mileage on my car is now 188,000 miles. These struts are failing every year. I would like to be part of a class action lawsuit!!!!

There is a whistling noise coming from, I believe, the front end of the vehicle. Sounds like someone blowing over the opening of a glass coke bottle. Very frustrating. First heard the noise driving car home from dealer on May 5, 2001. Continued to hear over time. Has been to Vandergriff Honda 3 separate times. 1st time they replaced the windshield, 2nd time said they could never hear the noise so couldn’t do anything, 3rd time had the car for 3 days and still did nothing except said they thought the noise was coming from the back brakes. So they fixed them. There was nothing wrong with the brakes. I told them, as I did the previous two times before, that it was coming from the FRONT end of the car. Two weeks ago took it back to the dealer purchased from. He rode in the car with me for at least 50 miles. Never heard the noise. I left the car. They kept the car for 15 days and did nothing. According to the service report and the service advisor, whom I was in contact with regularly, they reproduced the noise, but could not find out where it was coming from. The copy of the service report that I received when I picked up the car, shows 9 hours time spent on vehicle – driving, taping, etc. Not a lot of time spent on it in 15 days. Contacted American Honda caseworker AGAIN today. When I picked up the car yesterday, as soon as I got on the highway the noise started. After 10 minutes of continual whistling I called back the service advisor I had just left and he heard the noise. My daughter and granddaughter were also in the car with me. The noise continued all the way home. The dealer is 1 hour from my home. That is the only reason that I did not take it to them before. But when Vandergriff couldn’t fix it, I wrote a letter to American Honda (9/10/02). Finally got a response back from them the end of October. After which we agreed that I would take it back to the dealer I purchased from. I have asked Am. Honda what they are going to do about the problem. The response is NOTHING. On a trip to Kansas in June, we listened to that whistling all the way there and all the way back. The same happened in Sept. when we went to Florida. VERY AGGRAVATING. Even turning the radio up doesn’t block it out. I recorded this whisting because the service advisor at Vandergriff the 2nd time I brought it in, insinuated that there was no noise because they never heard it. So I told him I was going to record it and then bring it back. I called Am. Honda back today to speak to someone over the person who I have been in contact with all this time and I was only put back in contact with the same person again. I know that there is someone over him. Somehow, someway Honda will make this problem go away. I have a 4 year lease on this vehicle and it is very nerve racking to listen to this noise. I do not want to listen to this for another 2 1/2 years. We have a few more trips planned (driving) and because of the noise I am not looking forward to going on trips to places that I have wanted to go to for a LONGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG time.

The trunk is leaking because the brackets are broken on the right and left sides.Trunk not aligned with the fender of the car. Number of repair attempts: 3Underbody air spoiler kept falling off. Number of repair attempts: 3Seam on driver’s side seat coming apart. Number of repair attempts: 1Airbag cable snapped. Number of repair attempts: 1Wear on front brakes and wear of tires. Have been replaced once in 2002 but now need to be replaced again.

The drivers\’ side seat assembly holding the seat to the body of the car has come loose and the drivers\’ seat is able to wobble back and forth as well as side to side when really loose. I had the problem repaired while under warrant on April 11/2002 after an accident. Three – four months ago I noticed the problem reoccurring with the drivers seat rocking, obviously loose. I brought it to my dealerships attention (Honda West 55 Glenbrook Place SW.) and was told I would have to pay $660.00 to have the part replaced. I discussed the fact with the service desk personnel, that the part must be defective for it to go so soon. I was told no – end of discussion. I telephoned Honda Canada this morning and they deny any recall of this defect and suggest for me to talk with my service desk personnel to see if they would be willing to look at the problem again and perhaps upon further discussion between the dealership and Honda Canada there might be some good will. Hogwash. On the website myCarStats.com I found three other complaints of this same problem of the drivers seat wobbling. One fellow had to replace it five times. I telephoned Canada Transport and Safety today with this problem and also info on the other people who complained via the site mentioned above and they are checking into the problem. I also wanted to put this to your attention as well due to the threat to public safety if the seat does indeed come off while someone is driving. I feel this is an obvious threat to safety as one needs a driver seat to drive.

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Rotors resurfaced and master cylinder replaced at 20,000 miles in Oct 2002. Rotors resurfaced again in April 2003 at 32,000. Now rotors and master cylinder needs to be replaced at 42,000 miles. Honda refuses to replace stating that the warranty was up at 36,000 miles. They have blamed me for riding my brakes which I dont… I put 24,000 miles on the car a year and use my cruise control 90% of the time. They blamed people who rotate the tires for tightening the lug nuts too tight… I have never rotated my tires so that is nill. Then they asked if the car is parked near a sprinkler because if the rotors get wet they will rust. They are blaming anything they can so they dont have to pay. Well.. the lemon law is on my side and they will pay. This is my 5th brand new Honda and will be my last. Atleast KIA stands by their vehicles.

Radio faulty upon purchase, computer system failure caused car to die while traveling 60 mph on the highway and this just occured again today. The SRS system has failed more times than I can count and is still faulty.

My SRS light has come on and stays on. today I brought my car to a qualified Honda workshop and was told per diagnostic per Honda Motor Corporation that the alternator is faulty and is causing the SRS light to come on I think I am being had to the tune of 39.84 for the test and the 530.00 they say replacement of the alternator is going to cost me. I find an awful lot of complaints on Honda Civics with the same problem in computer and would like to add my name to complaint thank you

In september of “05 the check engine light came on. The car was driven a distance with the light on. The alternator was overcharging and caused the entire electrical system to burn out, the repairs ran $2855.19. Honda was no help and refused ato do anything for me. In December ’05 the check engine light came on, as a result we are now looking at a $700 catalytic convertor replacement, Honda does have an 8 year 80k mile warranty on the convetor so I will be okay with that. It is interesti to see others who have had bad Alternators though.

I purchased a brand new civic in Jan of 2001 the first 2 years were fine however since then I had an electrical fire that was caused by a short in one of the wires in my door panel. This cost me personally an $500 insurance deductible, not to mention the over $1500 that I was forced to spend on car insurance and the semester I lost at school (which was paid for by financial aid but I had to work more to pay for the car rental) and who knows what the insurance company paid to rebuild the interior of my car. Now my transmission has blown out because of a faulty part that regulates a part of the transmission, costing me over$1800 and through my findings on the Internet there are thousands of people that have incurred the same problems as me. They need to recall.

I haven’t had any problems with the car itself. The brand of tires that were installed on my Honda Civic when I bought it are still for sale. But they are notoriously bad, especially in the rain. So I guess the issue is whether Honda can be held accountable for having as standard equipment tires that it should know are unsafe, but that are not technically considered to be “defective” –at least not yet. I think they should be. My Civic came with Firestone FR690 tires. These are the tires that were recalled by Firestone, except of course, that they are not the same size as the recalled tires. These tires are unsafe to drive in rain and very unsafe in snow (they are described as “all-weather” tires). I’ve had them hydroplane on the freeway when I was driving at 40 mph! This was while most of the other cars were safely passing me at 55 or 60 mph. Even though the tires are manufactured by Firestone, I think that Honda’s fault is chosing to install these tires on its new cars. Obviously I do not expect Honda to install the highest grade equipment on their new cars. But these tires were rated literally last by consumers on one consumer site that I checked out of 40 tires of the same size — and were rated “unacceptable” for driving in snow/rain — the only “unaccptable” rating recieved by any of the tires. The service department at the Honda dealership even told me they couldn’t recommend that I buy the same tires again. I truly believe that these tires may someday be found to have a defective design, because the average consumer expects to be able to drive faster than 30 mph in light rain. I know that Honda must be aware of the problem, and think that they should be required to avoid installing equipment with known safety problems.

I had my car for about a year and I had a problem with my engine. Sometimes it would be hard start. So, I complained and they did a diagnostic and found nothing all three times. Then my transmission goes out at about 64,500 miles. Then I took my car in for repairs. They replaced my bad transmission with a transmission from a car that was in an accident or was totaled. So, now sometimes I put in reverse my car makes a noise. Also, a screw was missing from my engine and a dipstick. The dealership wants me to drop my car off. So, I stated that I couldn

A/C doesn’t get cold, can’t get Honda to fix as been this way since new.Brakes went bad with about 15000 miles on them. Were bad before that, still does not stop right, and has a vibraton when stoppingTransmission has a thumping like noise some times while idling.Had to replace strut on passanager side, couldn’t get Honda to pay for all of it. I think one on driver side is bad also. Service manager told me this was a problem with the Honda Civic

Vehicle shutters on initial acceleration. Transmission slips during shifting to higher gears. Engine revs while in drive with no increase in power.

Transmission started slipping with engine revving up before "catching". Shifting rough. Car loses speed until transmission catches and re-accelerates. No support from Honda.

Transmission failure

Transmission failure

Transmission failure

Transmission failure

There was a recall on 3,940 Honda Civics and Accords to have the driver’s side air bag corrected. Our Civic happened to be one of those cars, and we had the new part installed on May 6, 2009, at Hansel Honda, Petaluma, Ca. 94954. We purchased the car new from this dealership and had it serviced there ever since. On June 15, 2009, my wife lost control of the car while driving at about 60 miles per hour, ran off the highway, and hit a tree. The car was totaled and my wife sustained injuries to the sternum and rib cartilage due to hitting the steering wheel. The driver’s side air bag, which had just been worked on five weeks before, did not deploy. We have the Highway Patrol report confirming this, plus pictures, the recall information, and a copy of the receipt showing the recall work was completed. Since the accident, I’ve called the owner of the Dealership and left a message, which he didn’t return. I’ve also sent him letters, with no response. I wrote the CEO of The American Honda Company, and their Regional Mgr. called me stating that didn’t have any responsibility or liability in this matter. When I spoke with him, I told him that I requested that our insurance company hold the car at the salvage yard for at least 30 days before disposal so Honda could inspect it to determine why the air bag failed, and he said he wouldn’t send anyone there to inspect it; however, if "I paid to have it towed to a dealership they would check it out". In other words, there was no concern for the other 3,940 Honda driver’s affected by this recall, who may not be as lucky as my wife if they are involved in a serious accident. It’s obvious that Honda is at fault with regard to the air bag failing, but they seem to care less. After talking to lawyers, etc., it seems that we have no recourse in this matter other than making the information available to organizations such as yours. If you can give us some suggestions as to how to deal with Honda, it would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Ray & Ann Smith

The transmission will start to move then neutralize…transmission filter may be plugged

Stopped at a busy intersection…went to go when a light turned green and the car engine just revved. Was left trying to push my car, by myself, through the busy intersection to get to a safe place. Had it towed 2.5 hrs away from where I was at to get it home.

Stoplight turned green and as I went, my engine revved up like crazy but the car was going only about 20mph. Parked for a bit and hoped for it too cool down and be okay in the next hour or two. When we came back the car started and rolled a few meters on this uphill road we were on and then it just stopped and started rolling back. Luckily it was 4am and there were hardly any cars at that time. Had my car towed and I wasted a good amount of money. I found out later on that the torque converter had failed and it may have possibly ruined the transmission. I’m thinking worst-case scenario here and the amount I’d have to spend just to get the faulty parts that came with my Honda. I noticed how apparent that this condition is to many early 2000 Hondas. So much for "reliability" Honda. I was just lucky to be local and for it to happen at 3am when there aren’t much cars anymore in Hollywood.

Purchased this car for son in 2008 believing that this was a safe car…NOT…The car drove home and about a week later we had to tow the car home from the interstate were my child could have been killed because the car stopped moving and the accelerator roared, No gears. This Honda Civic EX 2001 has been parked for two years. Called Honda and asked about the Goodwill program…They said that they couldn’t do anything because the dealership wouldn’t admit to the Transmission failure. This is the biggest piece of junk I have ever purchased and won’t ever have another Honda…I wish that they would have the common decency to fix this death trap before it’s to late.

On the way home from work the car started jerking. When the gas pedal was pushed the RPMs went way up but the car did not go. Coasted to a stop. It will start up but not go anywhere. After taking it to our local shop and a diagnostic test was run the transmission was completely gone and in need of a new one. We had no warning or problems with this in the past. We have owned this car for 5 years and purchased as a Certified Used at a Honda dealership.

no previous warnings. engine will rev up, but the car won’t shift into gear or move. engine light came on.

My transmission failed with no warning while driving @ 50 mph on a busy highway during rush hour. I’m lucky to be alive. I called 911 for assistance but fortunately had someone come to my rescue and push me to safety. Honda refused to help with repairs to an obvious defect.

My car has been well maintained. All services have been done at Honda dealership. Transmission fluid was changed last year. Transmission died at 76000. Call America Honda, the rep said my car is old, out of warranty, there is no recall on this model, they can do nothing about it. Talking to transmission mechanic, I have learned that 2001 civic transmission failure is a very common issue. Honda made defect transmissions to its customers. Honda, recall it!!!

My car has averaged 5K miles/year (it is garaged when I am working). After only 47K miles (9 years), the transmission failed about 35 miles from my home. I had the car towed back to where I live and contacted Honda corporate. They said that they could review the case to see if they would be able or willing to offer some "goodwill assistance" but that it would likely not represent a substantial portion of the repair cost. Also, if I decided not to do the work with them I would need to have the car towed from there back to my mechanic, who had quoted me a better price (even using a remanufactured Honda transmission). So I had the work done by my mechanic, but am VERY DISAPPOINTED that this happened after so little mileage. Luckily it did not happen when I was on the highway.

In 2009 i discovered a crack in my exhaust manifold, luckily my husband, who is an amatuer mechanic was able to replace it himself. In May of 2009 my headlights stopped working, luckily it was a recall and honda of Rock Hill, South Carolina fixed them twice. In June of 2010, my air conditioning would only work sometimes, this has been a very summer so it was extremely uncomfortable, we have yet to fix issue. In September of 2010 on his way to pick me from a trip the transmission failed and left my husband stranded for 2 hour on the side of the road, we had no choice but to have it fixed, we paid $1600, the mechanic showed us the problem and said this was 1 of many 2001 civics he had worked this summer, while he was fixing the transmission he noticed a rip in the rubber boot on my axle. The rip was allowing dirt into the axle causing grinding and shaking while driving. I am dissapointed to see how poorly this vehicle was made.

I was driving from Oakland to San Francisco on the Bay Bridge when I started having car problems. I was pressing the gas pedal, the engine was revving up, but the car’s speed was slowly decreasing (average speed for traffic on the bridge was 50-60 MPH). Concerned about my safety, I pulled over to the right hand lane. I immediately changed my route and decided to take my car directly to a Honda Service Center. Along the way, the car’s engine continued to rev, and it had a hard time maintaining its speed. I was going 20 mph. By the time I arrived at the service center my hazard lights were lights were on and I was barely going 10 MPH. My check engine light went on 8 blocks before reaching my destination. Before this incident, my car ran smoothly. Technicians hook the car up to a machine for a diagnostic test which produced a DTC Code P0730. The corrective action per Honda based on this code was to replace the entire transmission. I contacted American Honda requesting a “good will repair” since my vehicle had regular maintenance checks and only had 78,851 miles on it. Honda stated that the vehicle was old, and since I couldn’t produce paperwork confirming that the transmission fluid had been drained and replaced, they couldn’t help me. The final cost was $3,412.30.

i am in the process of trying to get Honda to pay for a transmission that failed on a 2001 Honda Civic with 84,499 miles. I was told yesterday I need a torque converter. There have been NO problems up to this point with the transmission and it was even cleaned and the filter was replaced a year ago. I feel this is a defective car and that American Honda should pay for this repair. I was also informed that part of the suspension is also shot and needs repair. I just replaced the front struts last year also.

Here is the timeline of my transmission failure.
Thursday September 30, 2010 – I had my oil changed at Burt Brothers in Bountiful UT and they checked all my fluid levels as well. I was told that the transmission fluid was starting to darken and they advised me to have it changes in between 90,000 and 100,000 miles. My car was around 83,000 miles at this point and had no signs of transmission failure.
Monday October 4, 2010 – As I was driving in town, I noticed that when the gears shifted around 25-40 mph, the rpm’s would increase while I would lose power in the vehicle. Then, the gear would catch and lurch the car forward due to the increased rpm’s.
Tuesday October 5, 2010 – I took my Honda to Stephen Wade Honda in St. George and had them run a diagnostic test on it. After the test was complete, I was told that I was in the pre-stages of transmission failure. The computer in the vehicle still hadn’t registered a code error with the transmission still.
Thursday October 7, 2010 – My wife picked me up from work with our two kids and on the way home, the transmission code was logged into the car’s computer. We were on a single lane, busy road with speed limits around 35-40 mph and we could only go 25mph. The car behind us almost ran into us because we lost speed so quickly due to the logged computer code.
I was told at the Honda dealership to not really worry about it because the transmission could go for a little bit longer before it needed to be replaced, though they did say it would be hard to say if it had another several months or several weeks left before it would go completely out. I am very frustrated that a vehicle with only 84,000 miles on it has its transmission go out on it. If Honda knew that their 2001 Civic transmissions were so bad, why haven’t they done anything about it? I’ve loved Honda vehicles and used Honda ATV’s when I ride 4 wheelers, but now I’m beginning to think that if they won’t stand behind their products and right what has happened, I won’t be purchasing another vehicle or ATV from them.

Due to faulty torque converter, the transmission is full of metal shavings and has to be replaced.

Driving on major Atlanta Freeway going 60 mph. Realize I start to lose acceleration of vehicle. No warning lights come on; no sounds from the car to indicate a problem. Have to coast across 2 lanes of traffic to get over to the shoulder barely in time. Transmission failed car will not move; inoperable. Just had the car in for oil change at dealership 3 days prior and a check; no issues were found. Car has been solely owned and has been carefully maintained by Honda dealership service departments. Transmission was checked at previous service and no issues were found. Could have resulted in rear ending on freeway at 60 mph resulting in bodily injury or death.

June 03 – Front struts replaced – covered by warranty.October 04 – SRS light starts turning on intermittently (seen by a Honda technician approximately 5 days before the warranty is done) the light will not come on at the dealership, so they cannot pull codes to diagnose the problem. They tell me not to worry about it because they will cover it. I thank them and continue to drop by the dealership when ever the light is on and I am nearby. No codes can be pulled as the light always turns off when it

"takata recall" no problems to report at this time, thank god. just wanted to notify you that my 2001 honda civic lx sedan vin# does apply to the recall notice that was sent to me.

2001 honda civic. consumer writes to notify nhtsa of events related to recall *tgw the consumer stated he requested additional repairs be made to the vehicle which included the trunk latch which failed to latch properly and the fuel door level that was not working. according to the repair invoice, the trunk release cable was replaced and the fuel door level repaired. the consumer stated when he retrieved the vehicle, he noticed the srs warning light was on, even though that was the main reason for taking the vehicle in to be serviced under the recall. the dealer informed the consumer the issues described were not related to the recall repairs and further testing would require an additional fee of $95. the consumer stated the dealer failed to correct the recall. *jb

2001 honda civic. consumer states low mileage vehicle with transmission problems *tgw

2001 honda civic. consumer expresses discontent with recall repair *tgw the consumer stated the dealer replaced the airbags, but would not replace the srs control unit that makes the airbags open and inflate on impact. the consumer believed it was a crucial part of the operation of the air bags and felt it should have been replaced as well. the dealer informed the consumer it would be a cost of $534. *jb

2001 honda civic. consumer expresses discontent with dealer response to recall notice regarding a safety airbag defect*tgw the consumer stated it has been over two months since he received the first recall notice and the recall still has not been rectified. the first time the consumer inquired about the recall, the dealer informed him the parts would have to be ordered. the second time the consumer inquired about the recall, he was told he would have to bring the vehicle in to determined if there really was a defect with the air bag.*jb

Consumer believes that the recall repair work did not correct the defect with her 2001 honda civic. *nj the consumer stated the srs light is still on. the dealership was unable to explain how or why the light was on. they also stated it maybe a separate defect from the recall. *jb

2001 honda civic consumers foot got caught up between the brake pedal and the accelerator when trying to come to a stop.*mr the consumer believed the brake and gas pedal were designed too close together. *jb

2001 honda civic motor mounts had to be replaced.***no answer required***. *mr motor mounts had to be replaced after consumer rear ended a tree at very low speed. *tt *nm

Problems with vehicle's radio and srs light.*mr (nar) *cb

While driving a noise was heard from the rear. the vehicle went into a 180 degree spin hitting a mailbox and causing damage to the vehicle. the arm, rear suspension broke disconnecting the right rear wheel from the frame.*tt *nm

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the srs light illuminated, which indicated that the air bag was malfunctioning. the dealer could not remedy the issue. the contact was informed that if the light illuminated again, a decision would have to be made on whether to replace the air bag or drive without one. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance regarding the repairs. the contact feels that this is a safety issue because the air bags would not deploy in the event of a crash. the current mileage was 79,000 and failure mileage was 78,000. updated 08/19/09 *bf the dealer reset the light, however a week and a half later, the light came back on again. updated 08/20/09.*jb

I am requesting the current list of service bulletins regarding my air bags sensor/control module be expanded to include my vin number. today i was told that i need to replace this piece on my 2001 honda civic. there are 2 nhtsa item # 623328 and 619975 for the control module for the 2001 civic and others bulletins for other honda control modules of the same year. i was told that my vin number is not on that list. can you help me? *tr

I just noticed the srs indicator is on without obvious reason. it might be caused by heavy loptop bag in the passenger seat. my car is honda civic ex 2001. the dealer asks $115 to diagnosis only, needless to say fix. the nature of the defect is safety issue. honda should either to make the design or have this part in the life time warranty. *tr

Brakes never worked right, felt like not stopping quick enough, had replaced 3 or 4 times since 2001, but to this day, when stopping suddenly with brake pedal fully to floor, car doesn't want to stop & is scary. was rear ended,radio & speakers quit working, replaced & alarm quit working, had to have it completely removed & had damaged fly wheel. alarm malfunction was causing car to run in "safe mode" and car was using too much gas. the gas indicator is not accurate, and slow to adjust to empty or full levels, even when in perfect weather. even now i am certain that i do not get good gas mileage in city or highway driving & feel this car is vastly overrated in every way! srs indicator light is always on for 3 years now, red in color, i never knew this was a problem before reading bulletins ( but do now). right front window was slow to roll down for months, then wouldn't roll up in cold weather, and now won't work at all regardless of weather conditions. is stuck, and where i thought it might be a simple fuse issue, now we're finding out it will be a $600 window motor issue. not a very happy honda customer right now. ironically, i bought this civic because of a prior positive experience owning a honda crx, which was wonderful. this honda civic 2001 has changed the way i view honda's in general, unfortunately. *jb

I own a 2001 honda civic. at 45,000 miles the safety restraint system light came on. since it was a safety issue honda should be responsible for investigating and repairing the defect. however, honda disputed this. if the airbag didn't deploy or seat belts didn't work serious injury could be incurred.*ak

I am the original buyer of honda civic 2001 4dr and srs light goes on frequently. as long as the car was under warranty dealer used to fix it without any charge. last time in 2004 i got it fixed by the dealer. at that time car was out of warranty, but as the problem existed before the expiration of warranty they fixed it. srs light problem reappeared in march 2007 , and when i took the car to the dealer, he said that problem was not the same. he stated that something was wrong in seat back sensor. *ak dealer is aware of the recall on srs from honda...and now he is not willing to help me. i never had any accident. there is some inherent problem with srs in this car. dealer wants me to pay $600 to fix it. this the 6th time srs light is on.

2001 honda civic srs light is on. vehicle has diagnostic codes 15-3 and 15-1. vehicle needs opds sensor and control unit vehicle has 60,000 miles and is out of warranty repair is over $1000 honda should have to recall this safety and repair it for free - i understand it is a recurring problem on 2001 honda civics. *jb

The srs light on my 2001 civic-ex came on at 75k miles. i have reset the system about 10 time an the light always comes on. the last time it happened i unbuckled my seat belt and the light just came on. *jb

Srs light lights up at regular interval, dealer resets computer and it goes off and then comes back again after sometime (irregularly). a safety concern as air bags goes off during this time, if this happens moments before a crash that is extremely dangerous. *nm

The srs light on my 2001 honda civic has come on on at least three occasions. the first time it was under warranty so the dealership fixed it. the second time, it came on in june 2004, the car was out of warranty. the dealer diagnosed the problem as srs unit failure and i spent close to $400 to replace it from the dealer. the light came on another time in 2005 but it turned off after a couple of days. this time, in sept 2006, the light has come on all of a sudden. i have researched this problem on the internet and it seems that this is a problem faced by most honda civic and accord owners. i believe this is a gave safety issues since the dealer indicated that the air bags wont deploy if the srs light is on. i feel honda is not making enough efforts to fix the problem since it has been observed in 02 models as well. and i certainly do not feel happy about spending hundreds of dollars to fix it everytime it happens. honda dealers have a scripted answer to this problem ..blaming it on electronic interference, laptops, cell phone usage. i think that is bologna. *nm

The srs indicator light came on and wouldn't go off> i took the car to the local honda dealer where it was reset for a $30 diagnostic fee. the service manager said the diagnostic code indicated a low voltage situation and indicated that the battery tested fine. he asked if i did anything out of the ordinary that would have caused the problem and i told him that i had changed nothing in the way i operated the car. after looking at other complaints about this issue on your site, it seems this is a common affliction with honda's that has not been adequately addressed by the manufacturer and to replace the unit would be expensive for the owner. honda should rectify this situation. *jb

The "srs" light on my 2001 honda civic lx came on a few months ago without any apparent reason and has not turned off. according to what i have read, this indicates that there is some type of a problem with the air bag / safety restraint system. as far as i know, honda covers only seat belts for the life of the car. airbags are supposed to be so important (and are never used unless in a crash); i cannot understand why they do not cover these very important safety devices. from what i have read, the air bags will not deploy as long as that "srs" light is on. this is a sad day for all americans. who can afford to pay to have this repaired????? i know i can't. it seems this is a common problem with hondas. hopefully there will be a recall before people get killed or seriously injured as a result. *nm

The srs sensor light stays on in my 2001 civic -- the dealer states that it is not under warranty to fix -- it is a costly repair. i only have 33,000 miles on the car. in reading the other complaints -- i see that it is a growing problem for this model and year of honda -- a recall would benefit all since it is a major safety concern. *jb

The srs light on my 2001 honda civic ex came on unexpectedly while i was driving the car. there was no crash, no front end damage...it just came on. i took it to the dealership where the car was purchased. they reset the light and told me that if it came on again, i would have to have the entire steering column replaced as the air bags would not work. this would cost me in excess of $800. while it was parked in the parking lot at work a few weeks later, the light came on again. again, no damage. the car has less than 25,000 miles on it. *nm

Honda civic 2001 srs light will not shut off - dealer can't fix - say air bags don't work when light is on. *nm

The srs light stays on all the time now. *nm

Srs light stays on all the time / airbags do not function. *nm

Srs light remains on in my vehicle. visited forums that discussed same problems in other civic ex vehicles (also odyssey and accord models). apparently it is a common problem. dealership unable to fix the problem permanently. *nm

My 2001 honda civic lx 4 door srs light came on this morning and will not turn off. this appears to be a problem with lots of honda civics. honda needs to declare this issue a recall and fix the problem, without charging the customer diagnostic fees. *jb

Srs sensor failure in passenger seat. the vehicle is not even 5 yrs. old yet. i do not know how long srs sensors are supposed to last, but according to the warranty company, which did not cover replacement of the ineffective device, this part does not typically go out on a honda. i feel, in the case that the lifetime of this piece of equipment was shorter than expected, that this could pose a potential threat in the event of an accident. as i was informed by the dealer, the srs sensor detects whether a passenger is in the passenger seat and sends a signal to the airbag to deploy. obviously when the sensor is failing to detect a passenger the airbag will not deploy. fortunately, i was able to afford the repair but i have concern for those who do not. in addition, i feel it is irresponsible for any warranty company to exclude such an important component in a safety system on a vehicle. the diagnostic code is 15-3.*ak

I am the second owner and have owned my first (honda) civic ex for nearly two years in march of 2006. one day after work i got home, ate then i jumped in to my honda and the srs came up. as i research more , it came to be the air bags. i have not taken the car to the appropriate dealer but after reading all the blocs with these problems, i hope there is a defect replacement from honda. this item is not even being used as a functioning part other than sensor or so. i am not complaining about a window that i would use all the time. it is a product that is not in function in normal use otherwise i would take my end of the bargain and replace it.*ak

Dt: the contact's son noticed the air bag warning light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was not involved in any previous accidents, and there were no prior warnings indicating a problem with the air bag system. the vehicle has been inspected by the dealer, and they said the module control unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was being repaired. *ak

Srs light stays on all of the time. when i took it to bradenton honda for other issues, they cehcked it, reset the computer and said if it came on again, to bring it back in. it has come on again and stays on. in reviewing your complaints, seems it is an increasing problem for this year and model of honda. *nm

The srs light continuously stays on even after resetting. after reading many experiences from other honda civic owners with similar vehicles and problems, will anything be done to correct this issue. my local dealer claims that this problem is caused by my cellular phone even though i do not always have my phone in my vehicle. i would like to make a formal complaint and try to get this problem corrected. *nm

About 1 month ago my srs light came on. i have been weary to take the vehicle in to the dealer because they seem to have no answer to the problem. apparently the vehicle's airbags will not deploy when the srs light is on. *nm

Dt: the caller said air bag light on the dashboard came on. she said she had it checked three times already, and now has to have it checked again. the caller said the srs sensor was replaced in 2002, and had not had problem until now. dealer said they will not look at vehicle for free. manufacturer has not been contacted yet. the caller was concerned about air bag not working when light was on. *ak

Srs light went on for no reason. airbags will not deploy if in accident honda wants to charge $700 to fix. they say they its a wear and tear issue but it should have lasted at least 100,000 miles not 68,000 miles. *jb

I have a 2001 honda civic ex. i have a problem with the srs light. i have talked to howard nathan at turn to 2 ( wdtn ) about this. the problem stims from an electronic interference ( cell phone , lap top etc ) but it was my phone. i bought the car ( 6/2/05 ) and the light was on and then i took it back to the dealership where i purchased it. they fixed it and 2 weeks later it came back on. they fixed it well in the same week the light came on and i told them and i set up an appt for wednesday ( 7/7 ) and they took it to hidy honda. after charging the dealship where i bought it 80 bucks all they basically did was delete the code out of the system and nopthing else. i emailed howard nathan and we have been discussing this problem and it needs to be fixed before a death occurs.

Srs light keeps coming on for no reason. has happened 4 times and honda won't "fix" it. airbags don't work when light is on and car will not pass va state inspection with light on. honda charges over $85.00 to run diagnosis but each time finds nothing wrong and just resets the light. why won't honda fix this problem.

Srs light comes on and does not go off. if there was an accident, the air bags would not function. we were told to keep wallets off the seat and cell phones out of the car. is there any resourse to fix this problem and why has it not been recalled. the dealer has reset and charged us three times and has not yet fixed the problem.

The srs light appeared on the dashboard while driving and remained on. driver took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that a sensor needed to be replaced. *ak

Side airbag light came on and stayed on with no one sitting in the passengers seat. tried to re-set according to manual and disconnected battery for 3 minutes. no good. the car only has 50k on it and talking to other honda owners it is a chronic problem. i have an expensive car and i don't know if the airbags will work properly without taking it to the dealer so he can take my money. *jb

Srs warning light went on after car was parked at work all day. (also shortly after work was done on my car for the headlamp recall) called honda dealer to make appt and asked if airbags would be working if light was on and was told yes. took it to honda dealer for repair. they reset it. $80 diagnostic charge. approx 2.5 days later, the srs warning light came on. called dealer to complain. they said they have to replace the sensor for approx $400. took it to honda dealer for repair. got call from dealer as car was being worked on. the repair will require two sensors and $800. was told while warning light is on, my airbags don't work. *ak

2001 honda civic ex, srs light stays on. code 15-3. opd system sensor was replaced 9/21/01 under warranty. light went back on a short time later. someone in the service department told my daughter that it was nothing to worry about, because this light sometimes went on for no reason. unfortunately, he did not explain that the airbags are disabled when this light is on. she has been driving it with the light on since 2001. (she assumed it was only a dummy light, like "maintenance required"). yesterday, i took it to the dealership and they charged $79 to diagnose the same problem, and want $810 dollars to replace the sensor, since it is no longer under warranty. this morning, i did a little research on the internet (www.autofan.com/forum) and found that this is a known issue with honda, and that there are many other honda civic owners with the same problem. in addition, it seems as if a new sensor will not solve the problem, since other owners report additional failures even when the original sensor is replaced. i am very concerned, i consider this a serious safety issue. *ak

The srs light for the front seat passenger side airbag comes on. when it is on, the airbag will not work. i have brought it into the honda dealership 3 times previously. twice they reset the light, the third time they replaced the module. the light stayed off for a short while, but has since come back on. if someone is sitting in the passenger seat the light goes off. if no one is in the passenger seat the light comes on. today my car is back at the honda dealership and they are looking at trying to fix it. looking at the other reports here, this appears to be a problem that should be researched and a recalled issued as it is a safety issue.

I have taken my 2001 honda civic hx to the dealer on multiple times to have the srs light repaired. the first time they reset the light and it came back on in a couple of days. the second time they stated that the opds was malfunctioning probably due to aftermarket electronics (cell phone, radio, etc). the light came back on the same day. they stated that the module would have to be replaced and is not covered by my extended warranty. with the light on my air bags will not work.*ak

The srs light came on after less than 6 month after purchased the vehicle brand new. the dealer just reset the light and it would come on within weeks again. it took the dealer 3 times before admitting the srs module is defective. then it took another month before they could obtain the part and replaced it. within a year, the srs light came on again and claimed the module is defective again and will cause $400 to replace it.*jb

Srs light came on while driving. taken to dealership-was told it was an intermittent problem probably due to something put on the front seat. computer was reset & two weeks later light came on again & this time service person @ the dealer stated the airbag sensor failed & would be very costly to repair & is not under warranty or honda care(45,000 miles on vehicle).

Passenger airbag light has come on for 4th time. taken to dealer for repairs. every time dealer said problem was remedied, but light continued to come on.*ak the consumer says clock can not be set because the light keeps flashing as air bag light stays on. *yh

Was driving when srs light came on & did not blink. took to dealership. first time it was their for 2 weeks. 2nd time light was off 1 day, but came back on.*ak

Consumer states in the first week of driving the srs light came on. dealership advised that the sensor had simply tiggered. after four attempts to repair, the srs light would come on intermittently. dealership stated that there was indeed a problem with the srs system, but that they had no known fix. *tt

The srs indicator appeared in the dash panel of vehicle, consumer took vehicle to dealer and informed conumer that there was a faulty airbag system, it took two failed control units to determine that the problem was the two sensors in the system and that the problem was resolved.*jb

The car smoke after sitting for a few minutes

Takata recall; the vehicle is not drivable due to transmission failure occording to honda dealer service department.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the front driver’s side air bag failed. while driving 35 mph, a vehicle failed to yield the right of way and crashed into the front end of the contact's vehicle. the front driver’s side air bag deployed; however, the air bag failed to inflate. the contact sustained injuries to the collar bone, which required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 30.

Takata recall; is this vehicle's airbag need to be changed out? i heard that a car just like my car, airbag , killed the driver. ??? this car hasn't been involved in any accidents that i know of.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. the air bags did not deploy and the driver sustained a neck injury. it was unknown if medical attention was received. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 158,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda civic. another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle on the highway. the air bags deployed and metal fragments discharged. a police report was filed. the driver was fatally injured by the metal fragments. the vehicle was towed to the police department. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage and vin were unavailable. added vin. *pco*

An electrical burning smell while driving approx 45 mph turned out to be the master power window regulator and the fuse. i have read several forums online stating the same issues, but no one knows the cause. very scary.

Takata recall. i was never informed by the dealer that my car was among the hondas being recall due to the air bag. i purchased my car used from brown mazda in chantilly, va. please let me know what i need to do since is my 23-yr old son who drives the car. thank you. the date i'm typing below is when i'm sending this email. nothing has happen with air bags - yet. i watched a report on the news that said to check and make sure. the provided the url address.

Takata recall: my airbag light stays on at all times and i am not sure if this vehicle airbags have been recalled or not. i have performed a vin search that returns negative for recall.

Takata recall vehicle: honda civic lx 2001. i had previously responded to 2 recall notices and had airbags inspected by the oakland, ca honda dealership. on one occasion unknown part had been replaced. in a collision, as i was proceeding straight ahead at 30 mph on an oakland city street, an oncoming suv, proceeding through red light, traveling est. 30 mph, struck the right front wheel of my vehicle. the airbag did not deploy and the seat belt did not lock. my chest consequently hit the steering wheel resulting in a sternal fracture, requiring 48-hour hospitalization and est. 14 days of pain medication. further information available.

My airbags were replaced due to recall but when my husband got into an auto accident yesterday the airbags didn't deploy when they were supposed to causing injury

The was just park and when i put the ignition key on the steering wheel and key ignition didn't want to start

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while at a traffic stop, the vehicle stopped and did not move without warning. the vehicle was towed by aaa and was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the torque converter failed and the transmission needed to either be rebuilt or replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 153,000.

I had just gotten back from port arthur, texas. i had stopped for a traffic light in the left turn lane,and there was traffic stopped behind me, thank goodness. when the light turned green i tried to pull off, but the vehicle did not moved. a man helped me to push the vehicle out of traffic onto a parking lot . after putting the vehicle in different gears, the check engine light finally came on. i called a wrecker to pick it up and deliver it home. since then i bought a code reader and the code is a p0740. i have read where honda has problems with their transmissions. i called them and they said that my transmission was not on recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed and flipped over. during the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged, but the air bags did not deploy. the cause of the failures was not diagnosed. during the crash, the driver sustained lacerations and bruises to the left arm that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed and not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 103,975. updated 11/08/16*lj updated 11/17/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda civic. while driving approximately 60 mph, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. the driver side air bag did not deploy. the police and fire department were notified and a report was filed. there were no injuries. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact also stated that the driver side air bag was repaired per an unknown recall in november of 2015. the approximate failure mileage was 277,696.

While driving the car you could smell strong gasoline on the outside behind the area of the rear driver side tire after reaching a normal engine running temp.

This recall was done at merced ca. honda company . called me they picked car (tow truck) they 3days later they returned car and said recalls were than i ask for paper work they said don't need it.

Takata recall the side airbag light check turns on randomly from time to time. then a day or 2 later i get a dmv alert saying my vehicle has been recalled for a safety defect in the airbag. the check light would turn on when i am driving and would stay on. *tr

Seat belts are very difficult to fasten. it takes several quick jabs with the belt into the receiver to get belt to lock in place so belt is engaged. otherwise belt cannot be worn vehicle was stationary, this all started as soon as i received ownership of vehicle in about 2007.

I'm not even sure if this is the right channel but here goes... i've called to get my recall fixed and nobody ever wants to call me back to schedule an appointment even. i tried the number where you text the recall coordinators? but they replied the next day and only waited 10 mins. pohanka honda of salisbury doesn't seem to want to schedule this recall. i tried with them a few years ago but again no response. what do i have to do to get the common courtesy of a callback or something as simple as making an appointment? this is why i quit attempting to get this recall fixed some years ago, because it was never a priority apparently. now that i'm attempting to sell the vehicle i have to continue to be ignored by the service department at pohanka, so that i can move on. i'm very displeased with being placated about "parts availability" or "just wait for a call back" when waiting for a courteous reply is all i need. bottom line: i can't get my airbag recall done at pohanka honda of salisbury if they won't ever reach back out to me. i attempted a followup question toaday and was given a runaround phone number. why would i give you all of my vin and recall numbers and then hear nothing again? i'm extraordinarily upset about being relegated to the back of the list every time. i strongly feel that nobody i've spoken to gives a damn about getting this done because i'm the only one trying to make it happen. hoping this actually merits a response because i'm about to wash my hands of this whole recall due to the abysmal handling of such a simple task. then it can be a safety issue for the new owner because these dealers don't really want to do any "free" work it seems. disappointed, upset and would rather drive a deathtrap than deal with any of these useless representatives.

My car smells strongly of gas. hunting for the cause i noticed gas coming from a hole under the car about right where the fuel pump is located in the back seat. after removing the back seat i noticed the fuel pump is pretty much sitting in a puddle of gasoline. you can see a slow movement of gasoline coming off the top of the fuel pump. this is a safety concern especially being that we are smokers.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 176,400.

Front airbags did not deploy in head-on crash going 35-40 mph.

Total transmission failure under normal driving conditions. this failure took place while driving to work (18.5 miles). there was no warning or noise associated with the failure. once parked the engine would run but would not engage into drive or reverse. *tr

Not involved in any accident. bought the vehicle used and title was salvaged. passenger side airbags were deployed prior to purchase. i took the car into hobda to see about this recall and wanted them to reolace the airbags. they did jot due to the fact that they were deployed already.

When i turn our hit a bump it pops and feels like it's going to fall apart when i drive as well as makes the car hard to steer and the car trys to turn off

It has a kill switch and caught fire

While driving and when it parked it smelling fuel it comes near from filler neck,i thought it were the fuel cap but nothing change after replaced for a new cap (no codes and no check engine lights on )and driver seat belt sometimes it stucks and buckle won’t clicks easily (2 times while driving seatbelt unclip by it self) i checked my vin number for any recalls but i didn’t find any recalls for this vehicle.

My car has been repeatedly recall over recent years. now i have received another recall to repair the same unit that recalled and repaired barely a month ago. honda is endangering its customers with repeated failed recalls and should be sanctioned severely.

Tl* takata recall. the contact's son owned a 2001 honda civic coupe. the contact's son was the passenger of the vehicle. the contact stated that while her son's friend was driving 80 mph, the driver lost control and crashed into a guardrail. the contact's son was ejected from the vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained a fractured collarbone. medical attention was received and the contact's son was airlifted to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased four hours later. the vehicle was towed by the police to a lot where it was sold to an auction. a police report was filed. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign numbers: 18v268000 (air bags), 15v370000 (air bags), and 19v501000 (air bags). the failure mileage was approximately 233,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda civic. while driving approximately 15 mph and attempting to accelerate through an intersection, another vehicle sped in front of the contact's vehicle. as a result, the contact t-boned the other vehicle. the contact's vehicle bounced and turned sideways. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. the contact received neck, rib, head, and knee injuries. medical attention was received. a police report was filed. the contact's vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 19v501000 (air bags) and 19v182000 (air bags); however, the vehicle had not received the recall repairs prior to the crash. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 215,000.

My airbag was replaced last year. and now it will not pass mandatory state inspections due to a abs light that will not go off. i've had many people try and figure it out? yet the air bag has something to do with it. i need this fixed immediately the state of virginia will not pass the air bag light being on unknown..

Vehicle manufacturer's fuel hose clamp recall ( #01v182000 ) was inadequately repaired by technicians of a vehicle repair company conducting initial safety inspection of vehicle, prior to registration of vehicle, and there is no known provision requiring a review of any alleged repairs by that vehicle repair company in accords with the recall itself, whereas a strong odor of fuel continuously fills passenger compartment through air vents when travelling in vehicle, and vehicle repair company refuses to review work of technicians in the interest of safety of vehicle's passengers and other innocent persons in accords with basis for manufacturer's issuance of recall. vehicle is only workable means of transportation, and continuous odor of fuel affects passengers personally and substantially, based on there existing no known provision requiring review of work of technicians. employees of vehicle manufacturer was contacted by phone, and they revealed that there are no known policies or provisions requiring review of technician attempts to repair fuel hose clamp recall upon allegations of strong odor of fuel clouding passenger compartment when vehicle in operation; employees of vehicle manufacturer appear to cover up allegations of inadequate repair of fuel hose clamp recall by reviewing technicians, thus providing for potentially dangerous vehicle (reeking of odor of fuel) to operate on public roadways.

In the past i received a notice in the mail detailing an airbag inflator safety recall containing my car’s vin number. when i called the local honda dealer to get it replaced, they stated that my car was not actually affected in the recall and a replacement would not be needed. i received another notice in the mail and when i called the dealer this time they confirmed that in fact my car needs replacements. my complaint is that i have been driving my car thinking it was safe, based on the honda dealership’s word, when in fact it has not been safe to drive.

My son was critically injured in an accident in 2014 with this vehicle. he was on a country road and missed a sharp curve entering a field. the airbag did not deploy, the seatbelt did not hold and the seat back collapsed. he was ejected from the vehicle. this vehicle was totaled as a result of this accident and i have notified honda multiple times. i still receive recall notifications.

Upon starting out at a red light on a major street, engine went to full-throttle, causing a collision to the car in front. operator then tried to put car in park, but instead went into to reverse, car started rapid backing up, then went back to drive and hit the car in front a second time. once the vehicle was in park, ignition was switched off. vehicle would not come out of park with the ignition key on, so was stuck in traffic. restarted car remained in full throttle condition. auto mechanic verified failed throttle, $700 to replace throttle, minor body damage.

While driving the hood flipped open and shattered the windshield and dented thenroof and hood. the latch to the hood broke.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the srs indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to honda of el cajon (889 amele el cajon, ca 92020, 888-972-8443) several times and they stated that the failure had nothing to do with the air bags or seat belts; therefore, the contact would be charged for the repairs. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v182000 (air bags). the contact no longer owns the car the vehicle, but recently received another recall notice. the failure mileage was unknown. *tt*jb

Vehicles of this type were subjected to a recall back in 2012 due to a safety issue where the low beam headlights would unexpectedly fail while the vehicle was being driven at night. the recall work has been performed previously by honda on this specific vehicle. however, a similar problem has recently started occurring on this vehicle even though the recall work has already been done to it. i am an air force veteran with an extensive background in aviation electronics. i also have professional experience doing electrical and electronic engineering. i also have a lot of experience repairing automotive electrical systems. i have analyzed the current problem in my wife's civic, which involves unexpected failures in the nighttime lighting system where all the lights suddenly shut off. i have also studied the information from the previous recall. i have concluded that the previous recall done by honda has not fully addressed the previously reported lighting problems that led to the previous recall. it explains why my wife's vehicle is still having similar problems now even though the problem was supposed to have been fixed under the previous recall. i have written a statement giving all the details you should need as a lead in to an investigation. it is attached to this report. if i can be of further assistance please don't hesitate to contact me. *dt *tr

Stalls out / loses power while driving, cannot maintain speed even when floored, worse on hot days, doesn't happen in the winter, the main fuel relay gets real hot and car will not run until it sits for about 5 or 10 minutes, then sometimes (when 90+ degrees out) will only run for a few minutes before it happens again, i have already replaced the relay and its still happening.

Takata recall, the srs light signal is on the whole time whenever the car is moving, it wont go away. and the car breaks isnt breaking fast when brake pads are being press down all the way instead it breaks slow to stop. also hood needs to be slam hard in order to close.

Since 2016 i've been having problems with the brakes. we fixed them and the problem came back. when i press the brake pedal at times it does not work. my mechanic said that behind the brakes, there is a hose that needs to be purged, but every time they try to do that, it does not work. there is no flexibility on the hose. we've attempted fixing this several times and it works for a day and then the next day it does not work. please let us know if there is a way we can fix this. i'm afraid this issues has endangered my life several times. i cannot drive it anymore, but i only have this car. the latest issue was today. after having it at the shop for over a week, i was driving my car out of the my drive way and the brake would not work. i've parked it outside my home.thank you, *tr

The transmission slips i don’t know why but my car just has 103 000 miles and i don’t think that should start happening

On november 6, 2016, i replaced car tires (4 sets, 1 set) at walmart (#01004). model: dexero 195/60r15 88h ( dot: y9k5 cvhx 0916). today (8-22-2018), this set of tires traveled a total of 14,220 miles. a few inches of cracks appear on the inside of the two tires on the front wheel, posing a major hazard. i went to walmart warranty claim is rejected, i had to pay another set of replacement tires. i am now complaining to you, please handle it.

I took my car in for recall repairs on airbags may 2017 i was in a car accident july 6, 2017 driver side airbag didn't deploy causing me to suffer injuries to my chest via the steering wheel the passenger airbag deployed partially however upward and threw out sparks burning my 17 year old daughters nose i was driving at about 40-45 mph on a main street when a car turned left in front of me i hit the side of his car i wont upload images of my injuries as it is my breast, chest , and stomach area

On june 2, 2018, i was pulling into my space at my apartment with my friend in the passenger seat. the car suddenly and uxpectantly acceralted and jumped the curb and hit a tree which stopped the car. the airbags did not employ.both of us were sore for the next few days but no major injuries.

Srs light comes on on dash and it go off air bag might be bad driving and stationary

Takata recall. my 2001 honda civic has been sitting my my drive for about a month and is not being used as my primary vehicle. yesterday the car seemed fine; windows clear, no smell, etc. however, when returning today the car had the smell of burnt plastic which was overpowering and went to see why it smelled and then noticed that the windows were covered in soot. the driver side door was opened and the smell was 100% stronger and you could see that the plastic on the passenger side dash was burnt and melting right around where the airbag; i will send pictures. it looked like the dash had melted from the inside out and besides the car covered in soot the damage is located specifically on the passenger side around the airbag and glove compartment. in working to complete this report i noticed how it asks how many miles are on the car, but the only way to see the number of miles is by turning the car on. i am hesitiant to turn the car on since i don't know what happened and don't think it is safe. however, i know the car has over 200,000 miles but i am not sure as the exact number of miles.

Takata recall - i had recall notice . - 7/13 - hennessy honda - woodstock, ga ( invoice # hocs623783) passenger airbag inflator was installed). at that time my mileage was 117,706. in sept. 2017 i took car to honda carland - alpharetta, ga (where i purchased the car in aug., 2001) as the srs light would not turn off. mechanic was able to turn it off. in dec. 2017 both srs light and side airbag lights would not go off. i was told that the opds unit and sensor were bad internally, causing code 15-3 - need to be replaced, and quoted me over $1000 to do so. i believe this is related to the recall that was received and supposedly fixed in 2013.. i feel that honda should replace the passenger side airbag assembly. both lights still remain on, and i am hesitant to let anyone sit in the passenger side seat.

Engine and cooling system. every part of the cooling system was checked and replaced including thermostat, water pump, timing belt, radiator, and all hoses. after running several diagnostic tests the car was showing no codes but would still overheat at times causing terrible situations on the highways. please fix this

Takata recall my vehicule has a srs code that i could not reset so a friend of mine tells me it may be the airbag that needs to replace since honda does it for free

While driving in traffic the brake line blew while stopping for a red light. a panic maneuver was made and accident was avoided. a replacement line was installed and while again driving in traffic a car pulled out in front of me and while applying the brakes, another line blew. this time i had to dive into the shoulder and apply the e-brake.

I received a 2001 honda civic lx from my dad as a gift around the end of april, 2018. which he had spent about 2000 in the motor before giving it to me. the issues occurred with the car over heating right when we landed into las vegas which we were coming from san dimas california, it took about 3-4 hours to get back home. i had issues with my car over heating a lot which had to do with the sensors at first which had gotten replaced. than after the fan to cool down the radiator wasn't working properly to where only one fan would kick in. now out of no where my car had issues accelerating which should be investigated before somebody really gets hurt. from all the reviews thank god in the long run everybody is okay but in order for this to be recalled it's like people need to be injured or deaths need to really occur before when things like this should be fixed so serious problems don't occur in leads to death. i almost got side swiped when i had no choice but to try to move to saftey really slow which i didn't have control of the car moving at that paste when it wouldn't move any faster than what it wwas.since i found out my car having issues on accelerating and being able to move around i find out there is the air bag recall which i receive a paper in mail to fix but how when i can't even get there. it's the end of july 2018 in which my car is officially unable to be moved. so many problems within 3 months and so much money wasted it's ridiculous.

Full frontal collision at over 20 mph, not a single airbag deployed. front of car caved to a v, right corner of car completely missing. one tree hit directly in the center, 2nd tree hit off center. vehicle was going straight on a rural road about about 30 mph and left the road to avoid a collision with another vehicle. it proceeded straight ahead and up an incline and hit one tree exactly in the center and another just off center. vehicle is totalled. windshield broken in several spots. injuries sustained were possible concussion and broken elbow, bruises, injured knee.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 honda civic. while driving approximately 35 mph, the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle was struck by another driver. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver and passenger of the contact's vehicle were injured and required medical attention. both occupants are undergoing physical therapy. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was visually diagnosed. the vehicle was deemed totaled. the vehicle was not repaired or replaced. the dealer and manufacturer were notified. there were two open recalls on the vehicle: nhtsa campaign number: 15v370000 (air bags) and nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags). the approximate failure mileage was 220,000. *tt *tr

I got a letter saying the car i have has a defection & it's bout the airbags!

Takata recall. honda sent out a tech to my house to replace my airbag. 2 days later the srs light came on , so i took it to the honda dealer, brian dambrosio said i have a srs internal failure and said airbag needed to be replaced. now andy at honda said , he was told its not the airbag and there is nothing he can do for me. i hope i don't die as a result of honda's nonaccountability

While driving hood flipped up , went and parked vehicle to find that the hood latch had come off the base due to rust issue . this is very dangerous due to the fact i could not see while driving the vehicle. has any other issues arose like this one that happened to me? thank you.

We had a front end collision that totaled our vehicle - and the air bags did not go off - person in front of us had no brake lights and stoppe-d dead in front of us -the front end of our vehicle collided with the rear end of hers thank god we were not badly injured. we were in motion on a city street

Takata air bag it was stationary seatbelt was defected

We have not take it for a recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving, the contact noticed a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the fuel odor became stronger and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to west broad honda at (804) 672-1111 (7014 w broad st, richmond, va 23294), but the failure could not be replicated. the contact was advised to take the vehicle to west broad collision center at (804) 217-6354 (9001 w broad st, richmond, va 23294) where the mechanic stated that he smelled a strong fuel odor and that the vehicle would need to be taken back to west broad honda. west broad honda diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced and the radiator was cracked and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 01v182000 (fuel system, gasoline) and nhtsa campaign number: 01v183000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

Takata recall reimbursement

Takata recall as i remember, in june 2010 my son: [xxx] while he was driving my honda civic he did an accident and both of the air bags were deployed and as a result, his right hand got burned. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Takata recall my airbag does not work, the airbag light appears on my dash

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v370000 (air bags) and 15v320000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair for an extended period of time. the dealer was not notified. the contact received legal notices from tk holdings, inc. and was notified after checking the vin. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. parts distribution disconnect. *bf updated 8/13/18/*jb

Brake failure

Sea belt driver side doesnt snap properly

"takata recall" no problems to report at this time, thank god. just wanted to notify you that my 2001 honda civic lx sedan vin# does apply to the recall notice that was sent to me.

Light switch terminal overheated. while in motion on the road, low beam lights suddenly go dark, but high beams and parking lights do work fine. see nhtsa campaign id 04v086000

In july 2017, the low beam headlights failed (were inoperable), but the high beam and all other external lights were operational. these are the symptoms of a honda safety recall service bulletin 04-015. this car had the safety recall repairs in september 2009, but the same symptoms reappeared in july 2017. dealer made the repairs (it took two tries to get it right as shown on the invoices attached) and charged me for the repairs because they said the company will pay for the first recall repair but not subsequent ones.

Steering: i was on the freeway northbound in slow lane, the vehicle was pulling heavy to the right. i remember going into a fishtail then to the right which was grassy and dirt . slamming sideways up against a wall or fence ending up drivers side. my car was towed to performance towing in santa rosa,ca. i was unable to get it back, i was unable to pay for towing charges. performance towing place a lien sale on it. now i'm without a car in debt.

"takata recall" i was on the freeway north in first lane, the vehicle was pulling heavy to the right. i remember going into a fishtail then to the right which was grassy and dirt . slamming sideways up against a wall or fence ending up drivers side. driver's side steering airbag did not deploy. passenger side as i watch it pop out and smoking. several people had stopped to give me assistance and advised me to turn the car off due to it smoking.

Air bags defective and need to be replaced right away according to article in today's sacramento bee. purchased new originally a shingle springs honda in 2001

Automatic transmission failing at 74000 miles as diagnosed by honda and independent transmission repair technician. check engine light comes on while vehicle in motion. code: p0470. was advised will need complete transmission replacement very soon however honda dealer reluctant to admit it.

Exploding airbag inflator caused catastrophic brain injury to 22 year old female driver. see attached police report.

The drivers and passengers airbags did not deploy during a frontal impact crash involving a honda civic and gmc yukon truck. my vehicle the honda civic was heading on a two-lane street at approximately 35 to 40 miles per hour before impact into a stopped truck making a left turn across oncoming traffic while honda was in motion the brakes were applied. cause is unknown at this time on why the airbags did not deploy. all recalls have been complied with for the 2001 honda civic. recall 13v-132: recall 14v-351 completed. number of open recalls are zero at this time.

"tanaka recall" 10/04/2009 my son was in his automobiles passenger seat and his friend, who was driving, went off the road into a guardrail. this happened on route 8 at exit 21 in seymour , ct. the ct. medical examiner reported that the driver had an airbag and that my son didn't in the passenger seat. we were informed by celia, owner of our west haven funeral parlor, that our son died immediately, hitting the top of the car near the seat belt bracket. celia has a special endorsement with the state of ct. and works with the states medical examiner personally. we feel that our son's injuries/death could have been significantly different if his side and front airbag worked, period.

The instrument panel lights have failed to work. the fuse and connections have been checked and are in good repair. the problem lies in the multiplex control unit (mcu). there was a recall on 1998-2000 honda accords for the same issue. the problem occurred at night while i was driving. i could no longer see my speed and cannot see any instruments at night.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owned a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while idle on a highway, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. the contact stated that the resulting force of the impact caused him to crash into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact and the passenger sustained severe neck injuries, fractured ribs, and leg injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under the nhtsa campaign number: 15v370000(air bags). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 220,000.

On march 12, 2016 my wife and i were traveling home to santa cruz from oakland on highway 880. while stopped in stop-and-go traffic we were hit from behind by a vehicle traveling at high speed. unfortunately, our air bags never deployed resulting in serious injury to my wife and myself. we had recently taken the car to the dealer, ocean honda in soquel, california, after receiving notice that the air bags on the vehicle were defective and needed to be replaced. our car was completely totaled as was the car that hit us. while none of our air bags deployed the air bags in the vehicle that struck us all deployed. i'm not sure all of our injuries could have been avoided if the air bags had deployed, but i'm sure the extent of our injuries would have been lessened. i don't know if the recall work done on our car was negligent, or if they just turned off the air bag system. but whatever was or was not done has had a serious impact on my wife and myselfi.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving 35 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the transmission failed. the vehicle was shut off, restarted, and placed in gear with no response. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 55,000. the vin was not provided.

My daughter purchased a 2001 honda civic. it has been well maintained . she was out driving and was going up a hill and the car stopped and would not move. she got scared and put it in reverse to glide down the hill and pull to the side. needless to say it is the transmission. i have looked online for any recalls pertaining to the transmissions from honda . i came across this site and i couldn't believe how many transmission problems with this make and year. i plan to contact honda to see if they can replace it.

Driving at a low rate of speed, city street, and the hood flew open and smashed right into the windshield, cracking causing me to almost crash. the windshield is cracked. called honda dealer and they just laughed and said: yeah, that happens sometimes.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 04v086000 (exterior lighting). a year later, the low beam headlights failed to function. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the low beam headlights needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

My air bag light came on and wont go off, no bad fuses, it happened on a city street, and i do not know if the air bags will work in an accident or not.

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"takata recall" i totalled my car because the steering locked while i was driving. i lost control and flipped it. i was stuck in the seat belt because it would not release. i have airbag dermatitis from the airbag chemicals.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. as a result, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed and caught on fire. a police report and fire report were filed. the fire was extinguished by the fire department. the driver sustained injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was towed and the failure was unable to be determined or repaired. the vehicle was involved in nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v370000 and 15v320000 (air bags). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

The srs and side airbag lights are illuminated on the front dash. after having the takata airbag recall performed on my car, i was told that these lights were unrelated. instead, i would need to pay somewhere between $600-$1,000 to have the srs control unit replaced, which may solve the issue. in the meantime, my side and passenger side airbags will not work in a crash. i have not had any incidents yet (no crashes) but feel that i am at risk if i were to be in a crash during which airbag deployment would normally occur.

Running lights do not shut off. must disconnect battery to turn them off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v32000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 11/09/15*lj updated 11/17/15.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while at a stop light, the driver depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 82,000. ma 10/26/2015 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving at approximately 40 mph, the srs air bag warning light illuminated continuously. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the headlights failed without warning. the lights came back on and the failure did not recur. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 205,000. the vin was not provided.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v370000 (air bags) and 15v320000 (air bags) however stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v320000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 09/18/15*lj updated 3/23/2016 *js updated 04/05/16. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the driver sustained leg injuries that required medical attention. it was unknown if a police report was filed or not. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v370000 (air bags) and 15v320000 (air bags); however, the parts were unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000. updated 09/15/15*lj updated 11/08/2017*cn

We were driving from reno nv to antioch ca and were in the sierra mountains at about 2:30 am and all of the sudden we lost our low beam head lights in which we couldn't see the road and we went off the road we avoided an accident because i knew how to steer the vehicle to avoid hitting anything we got out and attempted to see why we didn't have the low beams and could not see why we clicked the high beams and they worked and we proceeded to drive with the high beam headlights on

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the air bag light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that it was not a takata air bag, but an autoliv air bag. the dealer removed and replaced two screws from the air bags; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 148,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. after the contact removed his foot from the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. the driver lost control of the vehicle, crashed into the rear of a second vehicle, and drove through a wired fence. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver suffered an injured neck and back that did not require medical attention. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 151,000.

I was driving in heavy traffic, stopped at a light and my car just wouldn't move. i had to turn it off and turn it back on again to get it moving. but, as soon as i stopped again, it stopped moving...turned it off and on again and it barely moved enough for me to pull over and get a tow. i had it taken to a shop, but was told later they couldn't find anything wrong with it. it was moving again. so, i contacted a friend who knows honda's and he informed me that this year and make has had many transmission problems and that it's likely i'll need a new transmission. i think that this should be honda's responsibility, the car doesn't have enough mileage and i'm in california where the weather is mild. it's outrageous that honda hasn't had an official recall. i want them held accountable. i was lucky that i wasn't on the freeway. i was with my seventy two year old mom who has dementia and she was terrified. so i'm angry to say the least.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while the vehicle was being inspected by a dealer, it was discovered that fuel leaked on top of the fuel pump and locking cap, which spilled on to the fuel tank. the dealer replaced the fuel pump locking cap. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 36,006.

On april 8 2015 while i was driving to my house, i saw smoke coming out of the dashboard so i had to desperately stop the car i run. my car was call for recall and i when to honda services in hillside, new jersey where they told me that they had to fix something from the air bag in the dash board they told me they have to order some parts and they will call me to comeback so i waiedt for one month and two month and they never call me i called to find out about those parts and i was told the same thing, that they are going to call me i believe my car was total destroy in fire because they did not fix my car on time. *tr

8/19/14-gas smell bad mileage-repair shop replaced gas cap. still smelled gas. brought to honda dealer for services and stated smell of gas, they couldn't find anything and said we may have overfilled tank, must have spilled gas down side, or the poor gas mileage could be the way we drive the car. 5/11/2015-127,148 miles- check engine light-had charcoal canister & vent solenoid replaced. 5/13/2015-check engine light back on. apparently know problem with leaking gas/fumes honda has not recalled models affected with exception of honda odyssey. much of my research effecting 98-2002 models. tsb's ( technical service bulletin's ) 01-011 ( evap control canister vent shut valve 98-99 models ) and 03-001 ( evap bypass solenoid valve 98-02 since code and diagnosing problem is difficult and basically honda is aware of this issue they should be recalling these vehicles as leaking gas/fumes is a safety issue.

When i turn right corner on 4-21 2015 at 11 am at 15 to 20 miles a hour my lower a -arm broke fell down and my axel broke. and the tier come out 4 inches and the fender was broke and front bumper cap was torn off the front of the car. and the front hood and fender where damage .the a arm was not welded where it broke and the little bit that was welded broke in the weld causing my damage to my honda civic. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the technician diagnosed the torque converter clutch failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 151,000.

I took my car in for service to my local dealership on 3/23/15, which i booked online. i was able to book my recall service for the airbag inflator online as well, which no issues. i was asked when i brought in the car if i had called to order parts, i had not as there was no indication when i booked that i needed to do so. i was simply told parts would be ordered for me and they would let me know when they were in. after two weeks i called the dealership to inquire on my ordered parts, i was told parts can take "2 to 3 days or one to two months" to get in due to a backlog. i contacted honda via social media and was told that someone would be in touch with me. two weeks later i still have yet to receive parts, hear from my local dealership or hear from anyone in honda's customer service department. my initial recall notice indicates this is a potentially life-threatening, dangerous issue that needs to be addressed, and yet despite my best efforts i am still stuck with faulty parts and no timeline for repairs. a two month wait for parts in a dangerous recall is irresponsible and potentially leaves me liable in the event of an accident involving these parts as i have been notified of their danger but otherwise unable to replace them.

Unintended acceleration. engine rev went to 3000 rpm while stopped at a traffic light. kept car stationary by pressing hard on the break. first and only occurrence; also almost the first and only day the car was driven with cruise control operational. *tr

2001 honda civic. consumer writes in regards to airbag inflator replacement issues. *smd the consumer only the passenger side air bag was replaced. however, the dealer stated the driver side was replaced, too. the consumer had paperwork proving only the passenger side air bag was replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. after starting the vehicle, the srs warning light remained illuminated. the failure occurred while the vehicle was in operation. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v700000 (air bags). the vehicle was repaired; however, after the remedy was performed, the failure persisted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle was towed to independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,500. the vin was unavailable.

We are filing a vehicle safety complaint against american honda company/takata for their defective airbags in the 2001 honda civic car. we made contact with american honda company last year about the severe injuries that the deployed airbag caused to my wife and they are not taking any responsibility for their defective product. on 11/14/2013, a negligent driver caused a serious accident that put my wife's life in grave danger. my wife was wearing her seat belt and airbags were deployed. my wife immediately felt pain in her entire body and couldn't move. police and paramedics were called and she was taken to the hospital for treatment. upon medical examination it was determined that she had a thoracic burst fracture at t12 and a t11 compression fracture, fracture to r lamina and pars of t12 as well. she had a rib fracture and pulmonary contusion. these were life-threatening injuries. she needed to have immediate spinal fusion surgery for the t10-l2 area of her spine. we filed a complaint with american honda company and provided documents through faxes and email and each time they said they did not receive our documents. they consistently said they did not receive our documents, although we have fax confirmation and email showing that documents were sent successfully to american honda. then on 1/21/2015 marion cooley from american honda company called and said they cannot provide my wife with compensation for her medical injuries. it didn't seem like american honda company did any investigation and they were not willing to accommodate us. my wife has to live with permanent limitations due to the spinal injuries from that accident for the rest of her life. my wife can no longer conduct herself as the same person before the accident occurred. american honda company/takata needs to take responsibility for the injuries that the airbag caused....updated 02-03-15 *bf

The automatic transmission on my honda civic suddenly failed while driving. we were driving on a narrow, curvy, hilly highway in the snow, so the incident could have resulted in an accident, but luckily did not. the car was going at about 45 mph when it suddenly lost all acceleration and came to a stop. a passerby kindly helped us push the car out of traffic while cars were whizzing by, another dangerous situation. we were 60 miles from home, and had to be towed. the car is no longer drivable. the local repair shop wants $2,200 to replace the bad transmission. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that there was an electrical short that caused the low beam headlights to fail. the contact had to apply the high beams due to the failure, which was progressing. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v086000 (exterior lighting). prior to the contact owning the vehicle, it was repaired according to the recall, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the low beam headlights failed. the failure occurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the repair specifics were not available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v086000 (exterior lighting). the approximate failure mileage was 195,000.

While driving on the interstate, the car was no longer accelerating. while stepping on the gas the engine was revving but the speed would not increase. as i was only a short way from an exit, i was able to get off of the interstate, down the exit ramp, and to the stop light prior to the local roads as the car would still drive but only less than 40 mph. upon getting to the stop light, the car no longer responded to the gas pedal going forward, i was able to back up to a space in between turn lanes. i placed my hazard lights on and called triple a for a tow truck. my car was towed to a local auto body where i was informed the car's transmission had gone, to their surprise as the car is in "great condition". *tr

I was driving on a bitter cold day, and soon after i left it did not seem to be shifting correctly and the rpms were not responding appropriately. however, it soon "normalized", and i figured it was due to the cold, which had happened before. not but a few miles into my drive, while driving up a hill in a school zone, my car suddenly stopped accelerating/moving. the engine revved as if it was in neutral, and i could not engage into any gear - not even reverse - so i was stuck on the middle of this hill. i turned on my 4-way flashers and had to coast backwards down a hill, with oncoming traffic, and maneuvered my car into exit of elementary school, while buses were trying to leave. thank goodness there were no kids using the crosswalk. there was no warning, no indication lights, no way to prepare for this scary event. on the coldest day ever recorded in history, i had to wait over an hour for it to be towed to my mechanic. he said the transmission had completely failed on me and in his opinion, was not worth the money to pour into this problematic 2001 honda civic, apparently the most recalled car. i am the sole owner of this car, and purchased it after college with the hopes of having the reliable honda stay with me for the long haul. *tr

The srs light has been on in my vehicle for some time. i took in the vehicle to the dealer (metro honda, jersey city, nj) for the airbag inflator recall, but after i left, the light was still on. on my next visit i inquired about this, and the dealer told me i need a new srs system, at a cost of $730+ and that honda will not cover the cost. and, until i fix the srs system, the airbags will not deploy. i called honda on november 10, 2014, and they confirmed that i will have to pay for this out of pocket as there has been no recall issued. so, now i am driving around in a vehicle with airbags that will not deploy in the event of a crash. *tr

Started car drove it to work, about a mile into drive engine stalled, car started to sputter, then stall again. took to mechanic, it was a faulty ignition switch. 1997-2000 honda civic models were involved in a faulty ignition switch recall, i wonder if 2001 should have been included as well. *tr

It has not happened yet but my car is slipping gears between 1-2, 2-3, and 3-4. i will be taking it to the honda dealer before something does happen. *tr

My car stated having problems shifting it would rev up when shifting from 1 to 2 brought it in to honda dealer and was told that i had transmission problems and would need a new or rebuilt one. went home and started looking online and found lots of people comp. about the transmission problems on the 2001 civic. looked at the honda website and called and was told that i could not get and help. well ever since then i tell all everyone not to buy a honda civic because they do not stand behind their product. a warning to all do not buy this kind of car. *tr

I had never had any problem like this with my car before this incident. i was driving by myself on a state highway just after dawn, at approximately 45 miles per hour, approaching a curve to the right. i had just executed a curve to the left and was straightening the wheel when the steering froze, and i was unable to straighten the wheel. going off the road to the right, i bounced from side to side while crashing into a ditch. two cars immediately stopped, i unfastened my seatbelt, took my keys out of the ignition, and turned everything off. then the drivers helped me out through the driver's side window. later when the tow truck arrived, the driver told me to steer the vehicle as he pulled it up out of the ditch toward his truck. i told him it was frozen, and i would not be able to steer it. however, when i turned the engine on, the steering column was no longer locked. i do not know why it froze. i do not know if the engine stopped running, but i don't think so because i remember turning the key off right away because of fear of fire. i did not go to the hospital but called my chiropractor and began treatment that afternoon. *tr

I'm the original owner of an civic 2001 lx with 159,000 miles. it started smelling obnoxious gas smell inside the car. the dealer findings were, the fuel filter cracked. estimated repair of $541.00, they advised me to not drive the car until it is fixed also, the car was well maintained by them since day one. the service disorder suggested to me to contact honda headquarters and explain the problem to them since it is a safety issue. i did contact honda they were not willing to do anything about it. thanks so much, *tr

2001 honda civic lx drivers seat belt fastener, that is mounted to the side of the seat and the floor of the vehicle will not immediately attach. *mw the consumer stated he had to hit the latch plate with his fist, into the fastener opening or the buckle several times to get it to hold onto or to permanently attach. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 11v260000 (air bags). the contact mentioned that prior to the recall repair there was no failure experienced. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front driver air bag sensor failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags) and nhtsa campaign number: 13v132000 (air bags) however, was concerned that the remedies would fail to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 111,463.

I was traveling in neighborhood streets (30 mph speed limit), and without warning, the car's automatic transmission slipped out of gear and would not engage the engine again. pressing on the gas pedal would only result in revving the engine, much like in neutral setting. the major key problem here is the transmission failed without any prior signs of distress, failure, warning and etc. i was lucky in that i was traveling on neighborhood streets and could easily pull over to the curb; this would have been a major issue for me and others traveling on the highway at 80 mph in the middle of the highway... this issue has been well documented on sites such as this: http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/civic/2001/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml. *tr

My mother was stopped and waiting to make a left-handed turn into her neighborhood when she was rear ended and sent into oncoming traffic. her airbag deployed and she survived long enough to talk to my dad and tell him she had pain in her chest. she died on the way to the hospital and the cause of death was a ruptured aorta which was from the deployment of the airbag. she was 64 years old and was stopped making a simple turn into her neighborhood. i know it was the airbag that killed her, especially now that i know they have recalled the make and model of her honda civic due to faulty airbags. *tr

Airbag exploded upon impact causing shrapnel to strike the vehicle driver. complaint is filed on behalf of alleged victim. *tr

I am the original owner. srs sensor is on. thousands of 2001 honda civic srs sensors have been recalled. my vin is not on the list. it needs to be added. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while at a stop light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle. the passenger's side air bag was the only air bag to deploy. the contact also stated that the driver's side seat adjusters became fractured during the crash, which caused the seat to fall in reverse. a police report was filed and the driver sustained internal bruising from the steering wheel. the driver also sustained a herniated and bulging disc in the neck, which required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

I have a 2001 honda civic lx that i just got back from the dealer in the spring of 2014 after fixing a recall on the air bag system. i now have an issue with the seat belt not latching in cold conditions and when this happens i get an srs light on the dash which makes the safety restraint system inoperable meaning if there would be a crash the safety system would not function and air bags would not deploy. there seems to be widespread talk of this same problem on many other honda civics in the online forums i looked at. if the air bag system was worthy of a recall wouldn't malfunctioning seat belts be just as equally as important safety issue. i looked at honda's corporate site under safety and they state "safety is our priority" i just talked with honda customer service and they told me that i would have to go to the dealer and pay the $100.00 dollar diagnostic fee and also pay for the repair on top of that. that doesn't sound like the company that says safety is our priority to me. i have never had issues with seatbelt latching on any other brand of vehicle i have ever owned and i think honda needs to be held accountable to their own statements on the safety of their vehicles. *tr

Vehicle involved is a 2001 honda civic. the accident involved a two car collision. during the accident the drivers airbag deployed. the airbag deployed with much greater force than designed. honda has been investigating and recalling airbag defects in its 2001 honda civic for many years. during this low speed, very survivable accident the driver, fully seat belted, was rendered a c2 quadriplegic. **spoke with legal counsel representing driver (86 year old, 5'-0'' adult female). her vehicle the struck side of another vehicle and it rolled. the other six injuries from that vehicle. only one occupant/injury in subject vehicle-driver. par and pics submitted. 09-19-2014.pco..updated 09-24-14 *bf..09/25/14 *bf updated 02/24/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v351000 (air bags). the recall repair was performed, but the air bag sensor illuminated weeks later. the dealer would not repair the vehicle again since the recall repair was already performed. the contact was waiting for an authorized dealer to get approval from the manufacturer to diagnosis and repair the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign id number 04v086000 (exterior lighting) by the previous owner. the contact stated that the failure recurred. the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was unable to be repaired a second time under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 104,073.

Tl * the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the driver crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed and the driver sustained minor injuries. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 180,000. the vin was not available.

On my way to lax, about two hours from home, my car failed on highway 101. was able to get to the side of the road. tow truck was called. we were near thousand oaks on hwy 101 so car taken to pep boys which was open (it was a sunday). they could not fix transmission problems, so monday the car was taken to leon transmission. they had it for a week, repaired it and charged me $2920. i had to rent a car that sunday because i needed to get to lax to pick up two unaccompanied minors arriving from portland or. check engine light on for trouble codes p0740 tc and p0700 transmission fault. rebuilt transmission and converter installed. when i picked up the repaired vehicle on saturday jul 27, i drove it for a little over 30 miles and it failed again. towed the car back to leon's transmission. they said there is another error code, p1361, tdc sensor which they could not fix but another mechanic was open and replaced the tcd sensor. this repair cost $306. finally, after a week and $3226, i drove my car back home,150 miles from where i left the vehicle a week earlier. i needed a car so had to rent a car from enterprise for a week. *js

2001 honda civic. consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag inflator part to complete recall problems. *smd the dealer informed the consumer the parts were not available. the consumer stated it has been over a year, since she received the recall letter. *jb

The check engine light came on while we were on the highway. after checking the code and the fluids we continued driving with no issues. the code did not say anything about the transmission going out. after 15 miles the cars transmission gave out with no warning leaving us stranded in a town with no honda dealership. *tr

The honda the inflator in the airbags had been recalled. my first attempt to take my car in for the recall on 6/2/2014 and was told they did not have the part. this honda is not near to my home and i only went there because they would take care of the car the same day. i then called the 800 number to ensure that i could be seen at the yonkers honda and that the car could be done the same day since this site had told me that others would be taken care of first regardless weather i got there first or not. i got an appointment from the 800 number this monday june 9, 2014 and after an hour of waiting i was told that they did not have the part. i once again contacted the 800 number angry that i had to wait an entire week the person at the 800 number said sorry miscommunication. at this time the airbag lights are on and the honda in yonkers told me no not something to do with the recall. my car was just inspected and the light came on a few days later. my car has never been in a car accident and has 38,000 miles. i'm its original owner. there are no other problems with my car. i believe honda is taking a short cuts knowing that the air bags may have to be completely replaced. the honda dealer said that they do not take care of the light i'm really distressed that the airbags are really defective altogether and even if the inflator is replaced that the airbags will in some way cause injury to me or someone in my family. i spoke the honda 800 representative and was highly dismissed like just the inflator . could you please investigate this. i believe honda is deceptive in order to save money and i now a had a really hard time getting an appt. i have to return honda's call because they supposedly may have gotten the part, what about the lights. i shouldn't have to pay extra as a consumer on airbags that have had a recall for some defective part. *tr

After having mothers day breakfast with my fiance our child and me. i was driving all of us home when all the sudden with no warning the car completely lost power as we were on a major road and 4 cars had to avoid hitting my vehicle thank god i had quick thinking and put my hazards on since i did have my three year old in the backseat. i almost made it off the busy highway before i had to get out of my car and my fiance had to get behind the wheel as i pushed my car off the road thankfully a gentleman got out of his truck and helped us as we nearly almost got hit by another driver. this is an issue that could have cost me or my family to be extremely injured and the fact that they have so many complaints about this issue and honda neglects to do anything about it baffles me. if the executive's at honda had there family in a car and got in an accident because of a defective part that they seem to believe is fit to put into their vehicles i don't think they would have the same outlook on not issuing a recall for this part. honda needs to wise up before this faulty transmission problem causes someone to get into a serious accident or causes them to lose their life. please honda issue a recall. it's money it's not worth people getting hurt driving your vehicles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while reversing at an unknown speed, the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into another vehicle. there were no injuries reported and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not taken for diagnosis or repair. the contact had not notified the manufacturer of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 135,000.

Own a 2001 honda civic lx check engine light once up with code p0740. had the code read at autozone went out. now it has come back. *tr

Bought a 2001 honda civic ex in the end of summer of 2013 for my daughter since she had started college. i bought the car because i have heard and been recommended to buy a honda. less than a year later the transmission went-out. she was on the highway on her way to school when the transmission malfunction. the transmission began to hesitate and stutter on the highway. had to pull over in heavy traffic she almost had and accident. we took it to a transmission shop where we were told that the transmission had to be rebuilt and it was going to cost $2,652. i had to use my income and part of my daughter's last few dollars to fix the transmission. now that i have researched the car and found out that there are hundreds of complaints on this year make and model. i fear for my daughter's safety. this many complaints on a specific issue (transmission failure) should had been recalled and fixed, instead they are still posing a threat to not just our safety, but to also the public. this transmission is still hurting the people's wallets and causing accidents because of transmission failure. some people have complaint that even after fixing the transmission the problem persist. i believe it might be a design problem. i fear that one day my daughter might not get so lucky and have and accident. this problem can be easily fixed by imposing a recall. i can't believe that this cars are still on the road posing and threat to the people's safety. *tr

Driving at 50 mph on road, heard a clunking noise and engine light came on. drove two miles, then came to a stop light, i stopped, but when i tried to accelerate, the gears were gone and the car would not move forward. had car towed to a local mechanic who determined that the car had torque converter clutch failure (code p0740) and incorrect gear ratio (code p0730) and needs a new transmission (approx. 1800 to be rebuilt). i did not notify the manufacturer. *tr

Driving my car with only 78,000 miles the engine light went on and within 15 minutes the car lost power to move foreword/backward etc.........took to the gas station glendale mobile broadway, everett,ma, the car has always been taken care of,,, i know it is old but only 78,000 . he put in a used transmission for 1900.00., there was no warning only minutes from the time check engine went on until complete failure on highway. *tr

I purchased this car used 3 months ago, had a certified mechanic inspect it and do all that was necessary to make it road worthy and safe. new timing belt, head gasket, brakes, engine mounts, bushings, tires, ac compressor, belts, etc. etc. so after spending over $2500.00 in repairs i thought i had a perfectly running safe vehicle. and it did run beautifully until 2 days ago when driving home from work at around 45 mph without any sign or indication of trouble i heard a loud clunk from under the car and began to lose power. luckily, with all the traffic around i was able to pull over to the shoulder of the road and found transmission fluid poring out from below. i had aaa tow the car to a reliable shop and was told i need a new transmission. rough estimate for the repair $2000. - $2600. needless to say i was shocked and angry. and now i find out that i'm not alone. there are hundreds and hundreds, probably thousands of complaints about the transmission failure of the 2001 honda civic. honda has known about this design flaw for years and must be held accountable for leaving it's customers in danger with a faulty transmission.. *tr

Headlights low beam failed was repaired in a recall one before but failed again shows in there service bulletin http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ucm426719/rcrit-12v136-0022.pdf to cut out the repair again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while the driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power and would not accelerate. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the defect was caused by a clutch disc failure. the vehicle was repaired by the mechanic. the contact indicated that the transmission had to be rebuilt in order to repair the defect. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated the while he drove at night the headlights low beam failed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer advised that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number 04v086000 (exterior lighting). the failure and current mileage was 200,000. li

Car drive light flashes and rear gear stopped working transmission faulty. *tr

We got into a head on collision with a suv receiving damage to the front of the car. none of the airbags deployed, but both deployed in the other car (suv). there were two recalls for our honda civic airbags in 2010 and 2013. in both recalls our honda civic was serviced and the "driver airbag inflator" was replaced. we were told the repairs were made, but the airbags never deployed. we do not want this to happen to anyone else. *tr

Transmission failure. it could not drive forward but can drive back. *tr

I recently began having problems with my 2001 honda civic's transmission. i noticed the car would hesitated and stalled while i was driving on the highway. i am very angry to learn that vehicles honda manufactured between the years of 1999-2004 have widespread complaints of transmission failure. i called the dealership where i bought the vehicle and asked what honda would do to repair my vehicle and was told that the cost of repairing the faulty transmission they put in this vehicles was my responsibility. i am very dissatisfied. this vehicle has had numerous recalls since i have had on everything from the fuel injection to the airbags. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving in reverse at approximately 3 mph, he attempted to pull the driver's side sun visor down and the mirror fell down and landed on the contact's lap. the contact called the manufacturer in reference to the incident but no solution was offered. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 109,000. updated 01/14/14*lj

Lowbeam light was a recall took to honda dealer ship in 2007 to fix they didn't fix but they saying they fixed it i asked them i need a copy to see they said they don't have it my lights are off don't work and its a recall not taken care yet please help us out,[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Clear coat is peeling away from hood, roof, and door. *tr

As i was driving home in my vehicle at night. the low beam headlights went out suddenly, my high beam lights work so i was able to make it home. this problem was corrected before on a recall campaign. now my question is can this problem be fixed again free of charge? and is there a better fix for this problem? i have replaced both bulbs with no avail. it seems to be the same problem again. being a safety issue on my vehicle and possibly other drivers. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving approximately 57 mph, the high beam headlights were activated and suddenly became inoperative. the headlights failed to illuminate after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection, who stated that the headlight switch had melted. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 04v086000 (exterior lighting) however, the contact's vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 205,000. the vin was unavailable.

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

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving 30 mph, the contact heard a noise and merged safely off the road. the vehicle was driven to the dealer who diagnosed the failure within the transmission. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic because of the dealer cost. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the incident. the failure mileage was 60,118.

The vehicle gauge cluster reads the wrong information. it caused me to stall on the freeway driving 65 mph. i completely ran out of fuel and the gauge read that i had 1/4 of a tank left. others have complained about this issue on the internet. the fuel, mph, and temperature readings are all off. *tr

Honda civic gx cng fuel tank valve failure, causing the car to leave you stranded for hours. car would not start or run, only after trying it 10+ times. *tr

2001 honda civic, with 163,000 miles on it and regularly serviced, last transmission service at 150,000. driving down the road sudden loss of power, engine rev's but no motion, get it over to the side of the road and discover transmission is out of it. contacted the local dealership and they quote a rebuilt transmission for $4,000.00. transmissions should last longer than 160,000 miles. then i see on here that there are hundreds of transmission complaints on the honda civic. i think it is time for honda to step up and take care of their problem. *jb

My spouse and i were on the freeway and approximately 15 minutes after we got on the freeway the car wouldn't accelerate. the speed limit is 60mph and i was trying to maintain that speed but when i tried to accelerate the car wouldn't accelerate. the speedometer gauge was dropping but the rpm gauge was going up. i shifted back and forth from d to d3 a few times and the car popped back into gear. i managed to get to the next freeway exit and got off the freeway. parked it and then had it towed. *tr

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.

2001 honda civic. consumer writes in regards to vehicle defective passenger front air bag inflator. *smd the consumer stated his son was the primary driver of the vehicle. on may 10, 2013, his son was involved in an accident and the vehicle was declared a total loss. a month after the accident, the consumer received a recall notice, informing him of a defect in the passenger front air bag inflator, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. the day of the accident, both air bags failed; the driver's side didn't open although it had been previously fixed by the dealer, and the passenger side opened with so much pressure that it broke the windshield and caused a fire inside the vehicle.

Honda. consumer writes in regards to vehicle hood problems and unsatisfactory service at dealership. *smd the consumer stated as she was driving, the hood suddenly un-latched and smashed the windshield. the body shop informed the consumer, the hood latch was very old, and there was no way, the dealer didn't notice it. updated 04-14-14 *bf *tr

My daughter was making a turn and her honda civic starting moving in reverse. without any warning the transmission went! thankfully no one was behind her or there would have been a collision. *tr

Driving home from work, the transmission started slipping and coming out of gear. car revved but would not engage. had to have car towed home, and then to mechanic, who stated the transmission needs replacing. *tr

2001 honda civic. consumer writes in regards to air bag recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the nearest honda dealer, was 270 miles away, round trip, and he would like to make arrangements for a non-honda dealer, closer to him, to perform the recall. the consumer stated he is past 80 years old, and can no longer drive long distances, due to physical limitations.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact then noticed that smoke was emitting from under the hood area just as the engine area caught on fire. the contact was able to exit the vehicle without injuries. the fire was extinguished by the local fire department. a fire report was not filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. the manufacturer was not notified of the incident. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

I hydro planed in rain, ran of the road and struck a tree head on. the drivers airbag never deployed. the passenger airbag did deploy. *tr

Transmission went out at purchase of vehicle. *tr

I was driving home after work when i started to hear this loud chopping noise coming from my transmission. i took it to a local mechanic and he said it was the input shaft bearing and that it was a common problem and may be recalled. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact received notification of \nhtsa campaign id number: 13v132000 (air bags) and stated that the dealer informed her that the part needed to complete the repair was not available. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. *tr

Upon entering expressway, going to change lanes - transmission totally failed. nothing but engine reving when pushing on accelerator. no warning lights, nothing. almost got killed due to truck having to stop as we coasted off highway. upon having vehicle towed to dealer (honda lisle) and going on line i find that this is a very common occurrence for this vehicle and model year. why has there not been a recall notice on this. this is truly a danger to the drivers of this vehicle. there are thousands of similar experiences posted online. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the transmission made a loud winning noise. the gear shifted out of place then the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 88,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the engine rpms increased excessively and the vehicle became hesitant upon acceleration. the contact stated there was a manufacturer's recall for the transmission but the contact was advised that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000. *tr

The right wheel began shaking making it difficult to drive. i took it to a mechanic who said the motor mounts had weakened and the motor was sitting on the axles. has there been a recall on the motor mounts at any time? *tr

Trasmission failed. left stranded beside the road at night in bad weather conditions. *tr

Vehicle is a 2001 honda civic ex automatic transmission. regular service, no major repairs prior. on day of incident check engine light came on suddenly and when trying to accelerate there would be an increase in rpm but gear would not engage. brought to honda dealership by tow truck and codes were run by dealer on 4/15/2013. code for "internal transmission failure" was found. estimated repair cost is $4500. contacted honda customer service on 4/15/2013 for information about repair cost reduction. customer service reported that due to vehicle age and mileage a goodwill repair could not be performed, no extended warranty available as vin not included in recall or 2006 honda transmission settlement, nor cost lowered by dealer via intervention from corporate office. customer service representative stated that she was aware of multiple complaints for this exact problem but since no official recall has been issued there was nothing they could do. *i request the nhtsa to perform an inspection of this problem as many normally driven 2001 honda civics are experiencing the exact same type of transmission failure, which may be due to a transmission defect in manufacture manifesting after 10-12 years and/or >90,000 miles. honda vehicles are known for reliability and longevity, in some cases lasting well beyond 200,000 miles and 12 years of trouble-free driving. many are now faced with junk yard or salvage due to the problem of transmission failure. *tr

I bought this vehicle and then found out there are $3000 minimum issues with the vehicle. including replacing the transmission because of the defective torque converter, the airbags aren't working properly, the rear window won't roll down. also, the evaporation sensor and canister need to be replaced and i cannot find the right part to replace it. the srs light is on because of the seatbelt issue, the check engine light is on because of the transmission problem from the torque converter and the cruise control doesn't work even though the lights say that it is engaging. *tr

I was driving home from picking my daughter up from school when at 65 mph the car started to jerk. the transmission was slipping in an out of gear. if i pulled over an sat for 15 min it would start to pull like normal again for a couple miles then do it again. i had to do that several times turning a 15 min trip into a 2 hour trip. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the low beam headlights malfunctioned and would not re-illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who advised the contact that the wiring was melted, causing the board to overheat. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 06e044000 (exterior lighting). the failure and current mileage was approximately 150,000. *tr updated 04/30/13*lj

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

Hood will not latch completely. upon closer inspection, upper radiator support beam (aka front bulkhead crossbeam) metal is extremely thin and fractured and/or missing in several areas. hood latch is still bolted into the broken fragments of metal. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the transmission warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 107,000.

I was yet another unfortunate victim of honda's cheap transmission and i say cheap in that it doesn't work properly not that it is cheap to get it repaired. no that is over $2000 according to my local honda dealership. after taking such good care of my car diligently taking it in for oil changes and tune ups at honda's recommended mileage; i am severely disappointed. i had just pulled up to a busy stop light, when the light turned green i hit the gas and my car moved forward like usual, but suddenly right as i past the intersection the car's transmission started slipping and then just died. i shut the car off, started it back up and some how after a few minutes managed to get the transmission to hold just enough to pull it into a turn off. i had numerous people honking and yelling at me to get off the road. honda if you're listening, i won't be buying another vehicle from you. nhtsa if you're listening please i implore you to do an investigation this could very likely cause someone to get hurt or killed. *tr

Came up to the street light once it turn green tried to accelerate and car was just moved than the rpm went high and than did not move... *tr

Driving on high way and car just stopped and almost got hit from several vehicle behind me ! due to transmission failure. *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

I was able to start the car and drove to some distance while experiencing some gear engaging problems. then suddenly the following symptoms: 1. car stutters or jerks while accelerating. 2. check engine light is on. 3. transmission slips or won't engage. 4. transmission pops in and out of gear. 5. car will turn on and starts to move a bit, then can't get it to move. i had to call service to tow my car back to home because car dealership was closed for holidays. this happened on 2012/12/23 and the mileage on my 2001 honda civic was 80404 miles. *tr

This vehicle was recalled by honda because of a faulty headlight switch which causes total loss of the low beam headlights. the recall was performed, but the lights have gone out again because of the same problem, and honda refuses to make the repair at their cost. this is a big safety problem, and honda should fix it, since they obviously did not fix it correctly the first time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the transmission failed and the vehicle would not accelerate. the contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated and the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 122,768.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where a diagnostic was performed that located the failure at the transmission. the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacture advised that there were no recalls for the failure. the failure and the current mileage was 68,895.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the while driving 65 mph, the transmission failed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. the failure mileage was 87,000.

While driving home from work at approx. 12am the low beams stopped working. high beams still work, but low beams will not come on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle had already been repair under a recall related to the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Total transmission failure! while i was stopped at a traffic light it felt like the car would not get in gear. i would press on the gas and the engine would rev up but i was not moving. i was able to let it coast to a side street to get out of traffic. this could have been really ugly if i was on the highway or on a busier street. i had to get it towed to the nearest service station. apparently the oil pump and torque converter failed which basically caused the rest of the transmission to burn up. i had to do a complete new transmission rebuild. i know my honda has a few miles but 104k seems too early for a transmission failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while sitting at a stop light, the vehicle completely lost acceleration power without warning. the vehicle was pushed to a nearby parking lot and was later towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was inspected by a private mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure and current mileages were 167,000.

2001 honda civic. consumer writes in regards to issues with vehicle tires *tgw the consumer stated he was told, the vehicle underwent a complete check-up by the mechanics at the dealership, before he purchased it. shortly after purchasing the vehicle, he experienced a flat tire, the depth of the tires were rated 3/32-4/32. also, the tires were a larger size then recommended. all four tires were replaced. the consumer called the dealership where he purchased the vehicle and was told the tires were safe and they would not reimburse any part of the cost for the tire replacement.

Car stopped suddenly, would not engage into gear. no warning of problems, car is regularly serviced, one owner. transmission failed and will have to be replaced. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the air bag system needed to be repaired. the failure recurred. the manufacturer offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 129,000.

I tried to dodge the car in front of it, and failed to do so. i scratch the rear left bumper of the car in front of me, and i lost control of my car, then spin 540 degrees and hit the concrete wall of the interstate. i was wearing the seatbelt so it was ok but the front airbag should have deployed to protect me from certain injuries. i still feel some pain on my neck and my back 3 days after the incident. *tr

I purchased this car used, and you cannot see the speedometer or any gauge when the sun hits the plastic covering them. it is a serious issue. i cannot believe honda hasn't recalled the plastic or at least put something on it. this has to be addressed. i owned a 2002 honda civic before this and it did not have the same angle on the dash so there was never an issue. *tr

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

I was driving home, back country roads, when suddenly my vehicle revved up to over 5000rpm while making a very slow turn. i brake, it stopped revving up, but when i started again it shuddered and then completely stopped moving. i could not go in any gear, i tried waiting a while, car runs fine but won't move. sat by the side of the road waiting for a tow, have now been told the transmission failed and needs replaced. of course, this will cost almost the value of the care, but that's not my main concern. while this did not cause me physical harm, i was planning on leaving for baltimore within the hour. had this car waited 50 more miles to give out i would have been traveling at a high rate of speed on 695s along with many other friday night commuters and could have easily caused a major accident and who knows how many people could have been killed, myself included? this car simply stopped moving within 1 minute - no lights on the dash, no prior notice of anything wrong. i keep this car maintained per the manual and was planning on keeping it for several more years. i have now found that this has been a well known issue for honda for many years and still nothing is being done. there are so many complaints by so many consumers i can hardly believe there has not been a recall on this. how many does it take? how many will need to die in accidents caused by this before something is done? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that he notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v260000 (air bags: frontal:driver side inflator module). the contact stated that the year of his vehicle however, was omitted from the recall campaign. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was in fact included in the recall. the contact wanted to have the letter amended to reflect that his vehicle year was included in the recall. the vin was unavailable. the failure contact had not experienced a failure.

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

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

2001 honda civic. consumer writes in regards to issue with airbag inflator *tgw the consumer stated he was not satisfied with the recall. the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated after the dealer claimed the problem was fixed. *jb

Was driving on bluegrass parkway in kentucky. my check engine light came on. i hit a small bump in the road and both airbags deployed. i tried getting out of harms way. then my engine cut off. i had no power steering and brakes it wouldn't stop the car. i went off the road and hit a tree causing severe damage to my car. honda placed a recall in december 2011 but never contacted me of the recall. i was taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital. suffered wrist and ankle damage so who is responsible???? *tr

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

2001 honda civic. consumer writes in regards to airbag campaign recalls *tgw the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. the consumer contacting contacted the dealer, and was informed no appointment was necessary. when the consumer arrived at the dealer, she was subsequently turned away. the advisor, without looking at the vehicle or checking the computer system indicated that a salvaged title was not covered under the recall campaign and there would be a $100 to have the vehicle inspected. the consumer was then informed an appointment was required. the consumer returned to the dealer for an inspection. after the vehicle was inspected, it was determined there was an air bag recall. the consumer declined the $100 inspection fee once again, stating it was a service for a recall. the consumer stated she noticed the invoice stated "customer declined service or repair; srs light on declined diagnostic".

2001 honda civic. consumer states laceration due to bag inflation *tgw the consumer received a recall notice regarding the air bag inflator after the accident occurred. the vehicle was totaled.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact was driving 40 mph and lost control of the vehicle. the contact crashed into a pole and both the driver and the passenger air bags deployed. the passenger air bag released metal particles that caused injuries to the contact's neck and right arm. the vehicle was repaired but the air bags were not replaced. the failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 130,000.

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

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 am the single owner of the car and been meticulous with maintenance. then suddenly over the thanksgiving weekend as i stepped on the gas, the car revved up but did not move. fortunately i was just down the street. now the mechanic is asking for $2200. question is if i do spend that amount and get a new transmission, what's the guarantee if that one won't fail? *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

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

The exhaust manifold is cracked, causing dangerous fumes to enter the cabin of the car. the fumes are most noticeable when driving at low speeds, and they are enough to cause a strong headache/light-headedness which could potentially cause an accident. there are hundreds of complaints filed on the internet for this exact model/year honda. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while parked, the contact noticed that the low beam headlights failed and only the high beam headlights were functioning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic advised that the headlight switch would have to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 04v086000 (exterior lighting: headlights) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 162,000.

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

2001 honda civic. consumer states air bag did not deploy during an accident *tgw the consumer stated she received a recall letter regarding safety problems with the air bag after she was involved in an accident. the consumer suffered a broken leg. *jb

Car began accelerating rapidly while driving down a hill. was finally able to bring it to a stop after driving down an entire stretch of flat road without pressing the gas at all. when i put the vehicle in park, it accelerated furiously but didn't attempt to go anywhere, and finally i just turned it off. my father was able to come to my assistance, and was able to get the car drivable again after pressing on the gas several times while the vehicle was in park. i drove the car to work the next morning without any problems. however, i feel that if this would have happened on a higher speed road, such as the interstate, my safety would have been severely compromised and bringing the car to a complete stop would have been much more difficult. i really don't have any other problems with the car, but i am now very skeptical about driving it, especially on the interstate. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated the vehicle is leaking fuel. the leak is coming from the filler cap. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and stated the clamps on the fuel lines had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage and current mileages were 105,000.

We were driving around running errands on a 75 degree weather. we were on the road when the car just all of a sudden downshifted. the engine light came on. so, we went to mcdonalds to let the car cool down, lifting the hood. an advanced auto zone was right across the street. after a bit, we took it over, there. they tested it and said it wasn't the engine at all; battery, alternator, etc. they then told us to take it the auto parts store and have them test it with their tools because they didn't have the correct tool needed to do the particular test needed done. so, we limped the car down the road. we explained the problem, they got their computer tester out and came up with several different codes. the funny thing is, after about 1/2 an hour, after the codes were tested, the engine light went off. we called our mechanic and got an appointment for him to test it and see what was going on. he found a used emc computer chip/component and replaced the old one. when we got the car back, we heard this awful noise that we hadn't heard. we were told it was the exhaust manifold, that it would be noisy and would get worse over time. now, we can't drive it too far without it downshifting. the hot air just gets to it. we are on a very fixed income. this is my husband's car. he is disabled. all we have is his disability. we also have 3 1/2 year old son. i don't feel safe driving it with my son in the car because it has been hot over the summer we can't run the a/c because that just exacerbates the situation. i think there should be a recall because my husband bought this car because he thought it was a reliable car. we have spoken to the honda dealer about it. they don't seem to care. we have had to use my '97 pontiac grand am. it has had issues too. our mechanic said there has been no recall as of yet. we have called junk yards and looked on line. who can afford something like this? well, his sister had the same issue with hers. *tr

Srs light on my 2001 honda civic is on and the problem, according to the dealer is a code 15-3 for opds unit failure. with this light on the air bags in my car will not function in a crash. honda had extended the coverage for this repair for 10 years or 150,000 miles. the problem is that i missed the cut off for a covered repair by 11 months. the car currently has less than 85,000 miles on it. the dealership, valley honda of monroville pa, wants to charge 325 dollars for the repair that i feel should be covered by the car company because i believe the problem is in their equipment. *kb

While driving on a busy street the transmission failed. car immediately slowed down to idle speeds barely giving the cars behind a chance to slam on their brakes and swerve out of the way. there was no indication that this was going to happen, a honda dealership had looked at the car for a recall repair and did not mention anything amiss with the transmission. when the tow truck came they checked the transmission fluid was black like the transmission had been malfunctioning and burning the fluid. it cost me 3800 dollars to replace the transmission. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated there was a crack in the exhausted manifold and smelled gasoline. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was a fuel leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 99,200.

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

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.

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.

I am filing this complaint on behalf of honda civic drivers everywhere. it is very clear from doing research that there is an inherent problem with the honda civic 2001-2003 transmission. from speaking to professionals who have been rebuilding honda transmissions for years, it is a problem with materials flaking off the torque converter and the clutch clogging things up. i drive at 2001 honda civic and the p0740 error code has come up, but the car is still running fine, but until i get the transmission supposedly repaired i will not be able to pass aircare even though my emissions are perfectly above average. incidents vary from total transmission failure while driving on a high, stalls, to accidents. if you just google search 2001-2003 honda civic transmission you can see for yourself. i can understand that wear and tear over-time does happen, but it is clear that this is not a coincidence and feel that honda should bear some of the responsibility for building a faulty transmission. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the srs warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle was started. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v593000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflater module). the technician stated that an additional repair had to be performed for the air bag to function properly, at the owners expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem and was unable to provide assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. updated08/01/11*lj updated 09/12/11*jb

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 received a notice in 2010 regarding an airbag safety recall for my car. i called a local honda dealership on june 25, 2010 to schedule an appointment. however, i was never called back. i was told that the parts would be ordered and it would take 1-2 days to receive and once the parts were received, i would be contacted to schedule an appointment then. i never received the call again and i assumed it may have taken longer for the parts to be received so i had waited longer. i received the same recall notice again this year and suddenly remembered that i had tried to schedule the appointment since last year. it has obviously been more than 60 days since i had first contacted the dealer for an appointment.

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

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that his headlights began to malfunction and would not function properly while driving at night. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact was driving 50 mph when the engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to continue driving, but the vehicle suddenly stalled a second time. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised her that they would recharge the battery, but could not guarantee that the failure was attributed to the battery. the vehicle was not repaired and while attempting to take the vehicle toa second mechanic, the vehicle stalled three times. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to a dealer. they advised her that the tddc cylinder code stalled for the cam shaft cylinder sensor. the vehicle was repaired for the cam shaft sensor. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

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

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

My honda civic was brought in to planet honda located in union nj for a recall on airbags and headlights to be corrected in may 2010. i was giving back my vehicle and assured all items were corrected. a year later, on april 23, 2011 at 1am i was driving and my low beams failed. luckily i was able in a well lit area and was able to access my highbeams before any incidents occurred. after speaking to my mechanic he reported it was due tot the switch that was involved in the recall. i then went back to planet honda and after much arguing i had to agree to pay $105 diagnostic fee to have them review their work. i was then informed 6 hours later that indeed this was related to the recall and it was their mistake. honda needs to review all their work they have done on all civics because it seems they were unsure how to correct the problem in the beginning.

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

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

At times when attempting to buckle the seat belt, the buckle will come undone. thus, causing the belt to unfasten.

My 2001 honda civic was part of a recall due to a problem with the srs. i went to the dealership and i was told that my car was also under recall due to a problem with the switch for the lights. the problem was with the low-beams. i made an appointment for both to be fixed. when i brought the car in, i was told that it was not part of the recall for the lightswitch, although the recall contained the make and model year of my car. i am disappointed that this wasn't fixed as part of the recall because i have been experiencing problems with the switch, going so far as to purchase two sets of headlights in the two years i have owned the car, and i don't understand why if it occurred in other cars made the same year as mine, why wouldn't honda fix it knowing it has been a problem. my vin apparently was a few numbers off. i would think that if i'm having the same problem, honda would fix my switch even though it isn't within the recalled vin range. my second complaint is that after having replaced the recalled part, the srs indicator light is still on. this dealership allowed me to drive away in my unsafe car, which will not pass inspection due to the safety issue. the final issue is that i was promised the car at 1 o'clock, and i didn't get a call that it was finished until almost 2 o'clock, and at that time i had to scramble to find someone at the very last minute to pick up my child from school. i will own this car in another six months, and i was sincerely hoping to trade it in for a newer model honda. i am not sure i'll do that now. *tr

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

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

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving approximately 30 mph, the headlights shut off. the contact was unable to turn the low beams back on but the high beams continued to function properly. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the low beam head lights were replaced. the failure continued. the manufacturer was also notified and the contact was told the vehicle was not included in the recall 04v086000 (exterior lighting: headlights). the failure and current mileages were 213,572.

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

Vehicle make / model: model year(s): honda / civic ex coupe 2001 manufacturer: honda (american honda motor co.) personal report date: mar 06, 2011 (today) component: interior lighting cluster summary: i was driving my car on august 22nd 2010 and at night time the interior cluster lighting failed to come on. i looked for recalls on my civic due to purchasing it the same year and saw nothing. i checked all the fuses and even my aftermarket radio. the interior cluster lighting has failed to worked since august 22 2010 and today's date is march 6th 2011. i just read online a recall for the 2001 honda acords that had the same problem and recall. why was there not a listed recall on the civics as well? listed below is the recall for the accords of the same year (2001) with the same problem. recall: on certain passenger vehicles, the dimmer control for the instrument panel lights could fail due to heat buildup. consequence: if this occurs, the instrument lights may fail and, at night, the driver may not be able to see the instrument panel gauges, such as the speedometer. remedy: dealers will replace a multiplex control unit for the instrument panel lights. owner notification began june 16, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. notes: honda recall no. p36. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot ********* i need to know what can be done for me******************* *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

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

Transmission unexpectedly failed in 1 day. it won't shift into any gear except for park. *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

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

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving, she noticed a smell of fuel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel pump had fractured which caused a leak. the mechanic advised him that this was not a common issue and that it was a defective part. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

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

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

Honda dealership replaced my transmission because the transmission was failing between gears and when i was driving car it will fail to accelerate and not move and this was very dangerous because i did not have control of my car while driving , the dealership installed a "new" transmission because i had warranty and now at 128000 miles the " new" transmission is leaking, the dealership said they will not repair and that there is not any warranty for the transmission anymore. i have heard a lot of complaints for the honda civic 2001 transmission, one of the worst transmissions from honda cars, honda used to be a good reliable car. all that i can say if the honda dealer replace the transmission with a " new " transmission why is leaking? it does not make any sense. now to repair the transmission at a local shop they will charge around 3000 dollars.

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.

Left front headlight first failed on 01/30/2009. electrical wiring to front low beam headlight overheated causing melting of headlight connector to electrical harnesst. . a succession of another 4 headlight connectors have melted between o8/08/2009 to december 14, 2010. first 4 headlight connector replacements completed by honda dealer. prior to jan 30th 2009 headlight connector failure,a different honda dealer completed nhtsa 304v86000 recall work for headlight electrical overheating recall in 2006 during regular maintenance appointment. failure #5 happened on dec14, 2010 just 6 days after melted connector #4 was replaced on december 8th 2010. dealer found cruise control unit inoperable due to electrical melt down. original air conditioner compressor replaced in 2009 due to melt down. safety and possible fire hazard due to chronic overheating of original electrical harness & multi-plex unit. honda dealer unable solve problem of repeated melting headlight connectors. all connectors are honda dealer parts. total of 4 left headlight connectors and 1 right headlight connector have melted. 5th melted headlight connector has not been replaced. using the high-beams to drive at night since 4 previous honda dealer replacement connectors have melted. time intervals between connector failure keeps getting shorter and shorter. due to chronic unsolved electrical overheating problem, the safety of electrical system is compromised.

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

Failure - have began to notice on my 2001 honda civic that i can not release key from the ignition. just had a transmission put in the car at over 207,xxx miles. this is becoming a problem because i have to back up and pull forward just to get the steering wheel straighten - then pull the key out. *tr

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

My transmission failed in highway traffic two hours from my home. all of a sudden the car would not accelerate. if traffic had been moving faster this could have been an extremely dangerous situation. there were no warning signs whatsoever. being so far from home i had no choice but to tow it to the nearest transmission shop where they told me my transmission had failed due to a faulty torque converter. i looked this up and found hundreds and hundreds of complaints from honda owners that had the same issue. why has this part not been recalled?! honda owes me $2,200.00 and will be lucky if i ever buy from them again. *tr

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 mother is a victim of sudden acceleration incident from a honda civic 2001. she was driving the vehicle on a small street and had placed it in park. then, she placed the gear back into drive and before tapping the gas pedal the car surged forward in high acceleration and went out of control. she applied the brakes a few times but it failed to stop the car. the steering was also out of control and the car continued to accelerate about 30-40 mph for an entire block and finally, crashed into a tree totaling the vehicle. she was taken away by ambulance. as a result of the crash, she suffered from a broken ankle and heel, deep gash to the knee, severe chest pain (from airbag) and heart contusion. she spent over a week in the hospital and is still in the process of recovering. *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

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

Srs light came on in july 2010, i took it in to my local mechanic to take a look. the computer code said it was a faulty seatbelt buckle assembly so they ordered the part and replaced it. a few weeks later the srs light came back on. i took it back to my mechanic and they said it was likely the whole srs unit that is bad because they could not get the computer code to clear. the mechanic suggested i take it to the honda dealer to get it fixed since it is a safety issue and should be covered under warranty. i took it to a honda dealer but was told it would not be covered under warranty, regardless of the issue. i contacted honda america corp and they explained that only the seatbelts are covered under an extended warranty and that the supplemental restraint system is not covered, as it is an additional safety feature. i have no working airbags now and honda will not fix this, despite there being recalls for the same issue on other 2001 civics

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

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.

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

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

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated the key would extract from the ignition without the vehicle being in park. the contact stated that the failure was recurring over a period of one year. the manufacturer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and would offer no assistance. the failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 126,000.

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

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

I own a 2001 honda civic ex it has about 150,000 miles on it but up until about a month ago when my transmission quit it had been running great. i was driving not expecting anything to go wrong i stopped at a light and when i went to go my car only went about 8ft into the intersection but revved a lot and finally wouldn't move it would just rev the engine. i got out and pushed it to the side of the road and waited about five minutes turned it back on and tried in all the gears and it would not move in any. *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

I want to file a complaint against honda for making faulty transmissions in their honda civic year 2001. there are many complaints i am reading about people with the same problem i am having which is a p0740 fault reading that says torque clutch converter solenoid open and that clutch will not engage when vehicle reaches a speed of between 40-45 mph which is an unsafe condition and can cause a crash and ultimate transmission failure on the highway. i bought this car used less than five months ago at mossey nissan in escondido and they have not been very helpful in working with me to get this car fixed. i paid more money on the car than i should of because of deceptive business practices used to sell me the car by mossey of escondido. please help! *tr

2001 honda civic. transmission failure. replaced transmission. *tr

2001 honda civic. consumer writes to notify nhtsa of events related to recall *tgw the consumer stated he requested additional repairs be made to the vehicle which included the trunk latch which failed to latch properly and the fuel door level that was not working. according to the repair invoice, the trunk release cable was replaced and the fuel door level repaired. the consumer stated when he retrieved the vehicle, he noticed the srs warning light was on, even though that was the main reason for taking the vehicle in to be serviced under the recall. the dealer informed the consumer the issues described were not related to the recall repairs and further testing would require an additional fee of $95. the consumer stated the dealer failed to correct the recall. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that she was driving 40 mph when she noticed that the vehicle suddenly decelerated to approximately 20 mph. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where she was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would send a representative to inspect the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were approximately 75,913. updated 12/30/10 *bf there was internal transmission failure. updated 01/10/11

2001 honda civic with reasonable miles has a bad transmission and i am really shocked at hondas reputation. these cars should gp and go. need a good lawsuit against them because i am not the only one. please help. *tr

Leading up to the failure, i didn't have a big issue. after stopping at a red light or stop sign, the car would initially hesitate a little when beginning to accelerate, but besides that, there were no other symptoms. the failure effects the 3rd and 4th gears. when accelerating, the engine will rev and there is no increase in speed whatsoever. my car is currently in the shop having the transmission rebuilt. it was the only option besides completely replacing the transmission. i had the eld unit replaced because one mechanic thought it may help, however it did nothing. my "check engine" light had only been on for one week prior to getting a diagnostic test done on my car to figure out the problem. it would have been sooner, had i not been away from home. my safety concern comes when attempting to merge into traffic. without 3rd or 4th gear, it is nearly impossible to get the car up to safe speed to merge in with cars going 60-70 mph on the highway. i was nearly rearended last weekend while merging onto a highway, but managed to pull to the side of the road before a crash occurred. this is a huge safety concern! my car is a 2001 and only has 80,000 miles and has had all of the regular scheduled maintenance performed in a timely manner! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. after accelerating from a stop she approached a speed of approximately 20 mph and the vehicle jerked while changing gears. the failure recurred whenever she reached 20 mph after accelerating from a stop. she also experienced trouble accelerating. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and it was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 117,000.

I bought a 2001 honda civic le with 86,000 miles. at 95,000 miles, the transmission starting slipping out of clutch while driving. it caused inability to keep the car at speed and had to let off on gas until the transmission would "catch". required replacement of the transmission at approx $3,000 cost. *tr

Transmission failed while driving on highway at 60mph. car would not shift into gear and check engine light signaled. there were no warnings whatsoever. this appears to be correlated to many others complaints with the 2001 honda civics. i was fortunate to not have been seriously hurt when my car came to a stop. i feel as though this is a defect that needs to be recalled. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the transmission failed. the transmission would lose power sporadically and when the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would hesitate before accelerating. the dealer advised the vehicle was not under recall and the repairs would be at the contacts expense. the failure and current mileage was 113,000.

The srs light is on my 2001 honda civic. every time i take it to the dealer, they tell me a different reason for the srs light coming up. i'm not sure if my driver/passenger airbags work. i searched the internet and found that several people had the same problem with their 2001 honda civic. honda needs to recall for this problem. *tr

On the way home from work the car started jerking. when the gas pedal was pressed the rpms would go way up into the red zone with no difference in the speed of the car. coasted into a neighborhood. it starts fine but will not move. we had aaa tow us to our local auto shop that we have used for years, they ran multiple tests on it to find out that it needed a whole new transmission. we had no problems leading up to this. we have owned it since 2005 with regular maintenance completed. i called american honda this morning to ask for a "goodwill repair". they told me that since we purchased it as a certified used vehicle and it was over 7 years old our warranty was no longer in effect. we can fax them our paid receipts and proof of transmission fluid maintenance and they will review it and have someone call us in 2-3 days. they told me that there are no recalls that have been made on the civic only on the accord and odyssey even though through my research i have found there have been many complaints regarding the 2001 honda civic transmission. i have always owned hondas because they truly are low maintenance as long as you take care of them and they will last forever. my last civic was a 1988 that i had for 9 years and it was 17 years old with over $160,000 miles - never had to replace the transmission. honda needs to take responsibility and do something about the 2001 honda civic transmission. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while having the vehicle inspected the contact was informed that the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. the vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. the failure mileage was 56000 and the current mileage was 57000.

Driving on major freeway in atlanta rush hour going 60mph. acceleration is lost. no warning lights. no sound or issue noted with car. proceed to coast over to shoulder just in time to when car loses momentum. could have been easily rear-ended at 60 mph sitting still would have resulted in bodily injury or death. had car in for oil change and service and honda dealership 3 days prior and no issues were noted. had transmission review and basic checks for car done prior to oil change service no issues found. original owner. only dealership service maintained. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic dx. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph when the low beam headlights failed. a deer ran in front of the vehicle and the contact crashed into the deer. the contact was not injured. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that her vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v086000 (exterior lighting: headlights). the manufacturer advised that the recall repair was performed in 2005. the contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired in 2005. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 67,124.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the driver was driving at approximately 45 mph when the vehicle stopped accelerating. the check engine light began to illuminate on the dashboard so the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. a few other service lights were also illuminating, but the contact was not in the vehicle at the time of failure so she was unaware of which service lights those were. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the transmission and axle were repaired. the failure had not recurred. the failure and current mileages were 146,000.

2001 honda civic lx transmission failed,daughter was at intersection and car would rev but barely move,car has had been maintained and lightly driven//waiting on honda's resolution to xmission failing causing dangerous situation for all,many other incidents of this with these transmission. *tr

On 9/10/10 traveling at approximately 50 mph, without warning at rush hour on a very busy highway the transmission failed. i called 911 as i was in fear for my life. the engine raced but the vehicle barely moved then completely stopped. fortunately a man pushed me onto a lot. i was towed home. the transmission was replaced. evidently the "cooler" was clogged and the fluids were only passing thru @ 50%.(very similar to the problems seen in the 1999-2001 odyssey ) consequently the cooler was also replaced. *tr

As i tried to accelerate after stopping for a red light, i discovered my 2001 honda civic would only run 5-10 mph. i had no warning; my check engine light only came on then. i had no clue what was going on and i was only relieved that i had already dropped off my 2-yr. old son. i panicked since i thought i was doing more damage by driving the car. i drove to the nearest gas station 2 blocks away and i was told that it was the transmission. they told me that they would have to rebuild the transmission for $2600 or i could get a used one for a couple hundred less. i was told the old one was from a car with over 60,000 miles. (my car has 93,500+). i chose to rebuild it, not wanting a fairly old transmission. i think i was overcharged for this service, but i couldn't do anything differently at the time, since i worried about not having a running car and i needed it repaired. i am extremely surprised to find out that this transmission problem is common for 2001 honda civics, but there is no recall on it. i read that this problem is not considered hazardous on the road, but i wonder by whose standards. i could have been driving on a highway when my transmission gave out and cost injury to those in my car and around me. i had no advance warning that it would occur, so i was only lucky that it happened at a red light. so, it may not be immediate danger to drive a car that has transmission problems since it will not explode or cause a fire, but there are still those risks involved such as in my situation of having no prior knowledge. i still feel strongly that a recall be made so that drivers of 2001 & 2003 honda civics & accords,etc. will have awareness that such a condition does exist & what they do with the information falls on them. i think it is by luck that nothing serious has occurred with the defect on these transmissions. it would be a tragedy for just one person to get seriously injured or killed to send out that information and public awareness! *tr

I had problems with my car seemed like it was missing. i took it into honda 6 months back had the transmission service and they told me everything was fine nothing wrong. i have always done the proper care and maintenance for the car owned it brand new off the lot. i was driving down the highway yesterday when all of a sudden the car revved up and started slowing way down. i press the gas and nothing. i had to try and get over threw traffic and i almost nearly died. had it towed to the dealership where they told me the transmission failure and 3600 to fix. nice with only 94,000 miles. i bought this car for the good rep honda had for running along time but this is a major problem that could have killed me and possible could kill someone else if not recalled and taken care of. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard an unusual rambling from the engine. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 130,000. updated 12/01/10*lj the consumer stated there was no failure. the consumer requested to have the report closed. updated 12/09/10 *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the vehicle independently rolled backward from her residential driveway and into a gutter in a neighbors front yard. the vehicle was not turned on and was not occupied upon the failure. in addition, the emergency brake was engaged during the failure. the vehicle was towed from the ditch and sustained damages to the trunk and the rear body. the vehicle was repaired by her insurance company. the contact stated that she advised the dealer of the failure and they responded that it was impossible for the vehicle to roll backward while in park. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

Daughter driving can when suddenly the engine revved and the car coasted to a stop. ends up the transmission failed completely and the diagnosis is replacement.. the car has approx 120,000 miles and is in good condition except for the transmission. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle speed independently decreased as if it were attempting to stall. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the mechanic performed a cam shaft sensor override. the mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. the dealer discovered that the cam shaft was loose and caused friction to the sensors causing damage. the vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 56,000. updated 11/15/10 *cn the cylinder head assembly was replaced. updated 11/24/10

My 2001 honda civic transmission failed in traffic almost causing several rear end crashes. i took my life in my hands pushing the car out of the lanes of rush hour traffic. have since found out how common this tranny problem is for the 2001 hondas. took the car to a honda dealer and was told i would need a 3000 dollar rebuilt tranny. this is an outrage! *tr

Power loss on a freeway. car: honda gx 2001 160k miles cvt transmission in this car was replaced at 56k miles after gentle use and flushing trans.fluid every 10k transmission has to be replaced again! *tr

I own a 2001 honda civic lx. was driving the car in a busy city, stopped at a light and when it turned green i went to go forward. all the car did was rev and not go forward. i was left pushing the car through busy traffic to get it off the street. the car has always been regularly serviced by honda and has 110,000 miles on it. i don't have the money to fix it so it is sitting in my sisters driveway until i can figure out what to do with it. *tr

Srs system in 2001 honda civic mostly non-functioning. light always returns. completion of air bag recall in 2009 left light still on--drove away from dealer like this and they had no problem with light on. was advised by to office that problem was code not reset. returned to have code "reset" which dealer claimed was not the problem. light back on again. the srs system does not function properly, period. *tr

I bought a 2001 honda civic with 103,000 miles. went to take it home and got on the freeway and the check engine light came on. took it in and the code was p0740. the transmission man says i need the transmission overhauled to the tune of $2000.00 to $2500.00. since then i have been on the computer and am finding out about 50% of this code is on hondas. i think honda has a problem they aren't addressing and leaving the consumer out in the cold. help, can't afford a new transmission. the code comes on and they reset it and a few days later it comes back on when i get to higher speeds. am going to try a transmission flush first, but have read it really doesn't do any good. i am going to contact honda and see if they will help in anyway. i do think this is something you should be checking in to for the consumer and make honda do what's right. they are selling and continuing to sell a car with a problem that they aren't addressing. *tr

I was driving home with my daughter from her school soccer practice in rush hour when suddenly my car began to decelerate. i was in rush hour traffic and driving in the lane when this occurred. i had to immediately turn my hazard lights on and work my way over two lanes of traffic because my transmission disengaged. i tried pushing on the gas pedal and the car did not respond. the speed limit on the road wad 50mph and i was lucky that the car to my right allowed me to merge to the right. it was a very bad time for my transmission to fail. i had no warning signs and could have been in a serious accident in the traffic i was in. reading other complaints on-line make me realize that the 2001 honda civic was the worst year for honda automatic transmissions and i am shocked that no recall has been issued. honda has always had a very stellar reputation and i believe they should do the right thing in taking care of it's customers. my vehicle has 121,000 miles and has also had several problems with it's a/c which is also a major problem. many consumers have reported the a/c problem also. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving on a wet road at 45mph, she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment. the vehicle flipped over three times. the contact was injured from being ejected from the seat belt and out of the vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the passenger was also injured and hospitalized. a police report was available. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot by the police. the vin was not available. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the ecm in the vehicle was defective which made it difficult for the vehicle to start. the dealer stated that nhtsa recall campaign id number, 01v329000 engine and engine cooling was related to the failure; yet, his vin was not included. the owner believed that this is a safety issue and the vin should be included in the recall. the current and failure mileages were 114,000. updated 11/03/10. *lj the consumer was informed that a bulletin had been issue for that same problem he experienced regarding the pcm. however, his vin was not included. updated 11/04/10

2001 honda civic lemon transmissions my check engine light came up at 35000 miles. it showed up 2 codes related to transmission and torque converter. the same problem has been reported widely by customers of 2001 honda civic but honda is refusing a recall. http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/civic/2001/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml the cost to owners are from $2400-$3500 when the transmission shouldn't be failing in the first place. *tr

On friday, july 16, 2010, i was driving from oakland to san francisco on the bay bridge when i started having car problems. i was pressing the gas pedal, the engine was revving up, but the car¿s speed was slowly decreasing (average speed for traffic on the bridge was 50-60 mph). concerned about my safety, i pulled over to the right hand lane. i immediately changed my route and decided to take my car directly to a honda service center. along the way, the car's engine continued to rev, and it had a hard time maintaining its speed. i was going 20 mph. by the time i arrived at the service center my hazard lights were lights were on and i was barely going 10 mph. my check engine light went on 8 blocks before reaching my destination. before this incident, my car ran smoothly. technicians hook the car up to a machine for a diagnostic test which produced a dtc code p0730. the corrective action per honda based on this code was to replace the entire transmission. i contacted american honda requesting a ¿good will repair¿ since my vehicle had regular maintenance checks and only had 78,851 miles on it. honda stated that the vehicle was old, and since i couldn't produce paperwork confirming that the transmission fluid had been drained and replaced, they couldn't help me. the final cost was $3,412.30. *tr

My honda civic 2001, stopped in the middle of a super busy street. my car began to rev up everytime i needed to move forward. and then at a certain point i noticed that it would not go pass 40 km/hr and then i stopped for a bit and my check engine light came on. i started move out of the parking space and then the car would not go pass 20 km/hr and 2 minutes later, my car stopped completely. my car would not move forward but it would reverse. i was then forced to tow my car to my neighborhood mechanic but now he can't seem to find a transmission and since this happened in the summer, the transmission shops are closed. i have lost so far 4 days of work because i do no have access to a car. i am still waiting ... *tr

I was diving down the hwy when my car would no longer accelerate. i was pressing the gas pedal and my rpms were shooting through the roof, but my speed was declining, as cars going 70mph were shooting around me. then i came to a halt, and then my check engine light came on. i had no warnings, it came out of nowhere. i had my car towed to the mechanic. he replaced the entire transmission and stated it had something to do with the radiator not cooling the fluids, yet my car never read as hot. $3000 later i have a new transmission, which is not made my honda. honda failed to provide me with any information on this and seem "shocked" when i called them. *tr

My husband was driving on the highway in my 2001 honda civic. the car was struggling to reach 30 all of a sudden. we were almost hit from cars coming up behind. he slowed down and pulled over to the shoulder only to find that the car would no longer drive when he pressed the gas. the transmission had failed and we were left on the side of the road. not repaired yet. *tr

2001 honda civic ex with 138k miles. while driving to work (i am a police officer) my transmission goes out leaving me with no acceleration on a busy highway causing traffic to take evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision. after doing some research it seems that it is a very common problem for transmissions to go out without warning even when serviced correctly and taken care of. *tr

I was driving on highway 95 when i started to feel the car slowing even though i was in drive. most cars are going 60-70. i had enough time to exit when the car stopped in the left lane of a busy city street. the car felt as though i was in neutral any time i tried to drive. my 2001 honda civic apparently had transmission failure and i will now have to pay $2400 for the rebuilt transmission. i am shocked to see how many others have had this complaint. i was lucky that i had enough time to get off the highway. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle stopped accelerating but the rpms continued to increase. the vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and towed to an independent mechanic where she was informed that the transmission failed. the transmission was replaced by an independent mechanic. the failure and current mileages were 103,000.

Bought a 2001 honda civic started slipping into 3rd. tried changing transmission fluid with stop slip transmission fluid. problem persisted. one night it started doing a continual slip and couldn't accelerate. if i wasn't in the country and instead was in a big city this could have been dangerous. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while making a u turn at 10 mph the rpms began to increase and the vehicle would not move forward. she turned the vehicle off and restarted it but it would not move forward or backwards. the vehicle was towed to a local transmission mechanic who drained the transmission fluid because there were metal shavings in it. the dealer stated that she needed to have the vehicle towed to them and that they may or may not be able to assist with repairs. the failure and current mileages were approximately 91,000.

Transmission code p0740 told transmission needs to be replaced. driven car normally and has 128,000 miles, but the check engine light has been on for quite a while, and the transmission is the problem. this is a defective part and should not be allowed to be made. many mechanics have claimed this is a typical problem for this model. there are stories about transmissions going out in the middle of driving. can be very dangerous. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact was driving 50 mph when the headlights failed. the contact was unable to turn the headlights back on. the high beams were the only lights that would illuminate. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure because the headlights were functioning at the time. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and informed her that the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown headlight recall. the contact was unaware the vehicle was ever repaired for the failure. the failure and current mileages were 68,700.

I have a 2001 honda civic and without any warning, the transmission blew in the middle of a busy intersection and my car stalled. the car has been well taken care of and has approx. 147k miles on it. i've been told that the car requires a new transmission out of my pocket. it is in my opinion that my transmission should have last a lot longer than 9 years and 147k miles. i own three other vehicles, two of which are about 5 years older and both with over 300k miles on them each and have never had a problem. honda does not consider this a safety issue and won't recall it. it's clearly a safety issue is ones car stalls in the middle of rush hour traffic. i was lucky to not be hit. i have researched this problem and found 453 similar complaints on carcomplaints.com; i am a very conservative driver and take very good care of my vehicles. there is no reason to believe that a honda wouldn't last longer than mine has. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, the engine revved excessively high and stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to a transmission auto shop where the technician informed that there was a defective head gasket. the torque converter, barons and washer kit were replaced within the transmission. the failure mileage was 104,000.

Driving at highway speed when the car seemed to slip into neutral causing a sudden deceleration. this almost caused me to be involved in 3 separate accidents this week as the problem comes and goes and thus far have not been able to diagnose it. *tr

I own a 2001 honda civic- i have maintained my car properly and have went in for all service maintenance. my transmission went out - all of a sudden- it stopped on street- i could have been killed. they now say repair bill is 3200.00- is there any help i can get. saw information on website stating transmission problems concerning honda 2003 & 2001 honda civic transmission problems. *tr

Stoplight turned green and as i went, my engine revved up like crazy but the car was going only about 20mph. then i had parked my car to check what was going on. we noticed a burning smell and checked the oil & water but it seemed okay. we weren't that knowledgeable with cars and so we decided to let it cool down first before we try again. when we came back the car started and rolled a few meters on this uphill road we were on and then it just stopped and started rolling back. luckily it was 4am and there were hardly any cars at that time. had my car towed and i wasted a good amount of money since i was 30 miles away from home. i found out later on that the torque converter had failed and it may have possibly ruined the transmission. the transmission has yet to be fully checked but i'm thinking worst-case scenario here and the amount i'd have to spend just to get the faulty honda parts. i noticed how apparent that this condition is to many early 2000 hondas. so much for "reliability", honda. i was just lucky to be local and for it to happen at 3am when there aren't much cars anymore in hollywood. *tr

I was leaving work and driving home. it takes me about an hour to get home. i was going down a major highway when i saw break lights so i started to brake until i came to a complete stop. when the car in front of me started to move i hit the gas but it would rev up but would only go a few inches. i tried to get onto the side of the road away from oncoming traffic and my car refused to move. it revved up but would move at all. i called 911 and was told my the dispatcher that someone would be there to help me. my fiance showed up and pushed my car to the side of the road so i wasn't blocking traffic. i had to have it towed to my mechanic and spent $200 just to have it towed. the next day i called and was informed that i needed a transmission which would cost $2560 to fix. i do not have that kind of money since i am about to get married and i still owe about $1675 for the car. the car is now sitting in my parking lot since i had to have it towed back to my house in order to avoid any charges for leaving it there. if it wasn't for the traffic and the car seized up when i was driving 65 on the highway i could have died. *tr

My horn stopped working and my srs light came on about a year and a half ago. the dealer originally told me it had to do with the wiring... costing me $300 which i could not afford to repair. i took the car in for the air bag recall and now they are saying the srs light is on because of a defect in the seat belt buckle ($200)- but why would that make my horn stop working? there are a lot of complaints and this needs to be recalled as this is incredibly unsafe and obviously widespread!!! honda also needs to recall the transmission problems. i had fought them and they paid for half of the repair costs when my transmission dangerously and quickly went out in the middle of traffic during rush hour about three years ago. these are major safety issues!! unfortunately i cannot afford the repairs but i am scared to drive the car with the srs light on. i bought this car because of the supposed reliability and cheap maintenance. it is ridiculous that honda is not taking car of the srs light problem and transmission problem!!! *tr

Automatic transmission failure. *tr

I drive a 2001 honda civic lx (100k miles) which is in a+ condition and is impeccably maintained. i was driving on highway 264 on 7/7/10, in nc. my car suddenly jerked and was left with just a neutral rev when i tried to accelerate. because of heavy traffic i was unable to get off of the highway and was stranded on the roadway. other motorists assisted me in pushing the car from the roadway. i was towed to a repair facility where it was determined that the transmission had failed. after doing some research i have found that this is a common issue with this year vehicle. i found hundreds, if not thousands, of other owners of my same year vehicle with the same identical issue. there are many, many websites that are addressing this to the public. i even found that "consumer reports" is aware of it and shows it in their ratings for this specific year and model. having a vehicle spontaneously disable on a highway, or anywhere, is a true safety hazard. *tr

1. normal driving conditions. on average, middle of the day (no more than 85 degrees f outside), after driving for 30 minutes or so. 2. my 2001 civic ex has been loosing all acceleration while the rpms still go up. over the last year the problem occurred once every couple of months. recently (june 2010) it happens twice a week. the car will initially shake as if about to stall. then no matter how much the gas pedal is pressed the car looses speed until it is unable to go faster than 2 to 5 mph. the check engine light goes on as soon as the problem occurs. the temperature gauge remains in the normal range (not even approaching high temperature. 3. the car needs anywhere 10 to 30 minutes before it is able to drive normally again. the car was taken to an independent honda maintenance shop to read the check engine light data. the codes gathered point to a cam shaft or torque converter problem popular in the 2001 civic model. no other actions to repair or diagnose the specific problem were done to this date. *tr

2001 honda civic--my husband and i were driving the honda civic on saturday, june 26. the car was driving normally at highway speeds when the car's transmission completely dropped out. the car lost all ability to accelerate and only revved its engine when the gas was pressed. there was no warning for the loss of the transmission function, and we were left in the middle of the road with no ability to accelerate. my husband had to precariously navigate the car through lanes of traffic to get to safety. the car stopped moving completely as we tried to get it off the road, and my husband had to get out of the car and had to manually push the car to the side of the road. the car had just been taken in for repairs on the shocks, and there was no indication whatsoever that the transmission was in danger of failing (the mechanics had checked the car for other issues). the transmission failure resulted in a very dangerous situation for my husband and myself. imagine driving at highway speeds three lanes away from the emergency lane when you completely lose all ability to accelerate or even maintain speed. fortunately, my husband is a skilled driver and was able to navigate us to safety, but a less experienced driver would have likely been in an accident. *tr

Sudden transmission failure in a 2001 honda civic automatic transmission. turning right at a light the engine revved high and the car didn't get to 30mph. i pulled over and could not get the car to move in any gear. i had it towed to a local shop i trust, they said my transmission fluid is clean, but the transmission itself is shot. quoted in the range of $1800-$3000 to replace the transmission. the car is worth around $2000-3000 in good condition (kelly blue book). *tr

Daughter was driving to school when the car died in the middle of traffic in a large city (tallahassee). she could not re-start the car and had it towed to a mechanic's shop. the transmission was shot and we were told this is a common occurrence with the 2001 honda civic and will happen again as this is a mechanical/design problem that honda knows about but doesn't recall. cost over $1700.00 to rebuild and honda was of no help. *tr

While driving my 2001 honda civic ex my daughter was almost rear ended by autos due to the transmission failing. the transmission went into neutral and the car wouldn't accelerate. honda has known about this issue. please correct. *tr

2001 honda civic. consumer states low mileage vehicle with transmission problems *tgw

The car check engine light came on. i was driving on the highway at a speed of 70 mph. the car began to lose its acceleration power. it seemed the gear was out of place. it immediately began stop acceleration reducing me to dangerously low speeds on a highway. the transmission went out. a new transmission was needed, but i avoided a dangerous situation. honda should recall the faulty transmission, as this is clearly occurring in many of their 2001 models. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact was exiting the highway at 50 mph when the vehicle began independently decelerating. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where a diagnostic test was performed and determined the transmission would need to be replaced. the dealer advised contacting the manufacturer but the contact had not. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000. updated 11/03/10 *bf the consumer stated the transmission was replaced at a cost of $2000. updated 11/04/10

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving 30 mph the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly shifted into third gear without warning causing the rpms to increase to 4000. within a few seconds, the contact noticed that the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the vehicle needed a new transmission. there were no prior warnings and the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were 102000.

My name is [xxx] , my husband is [xxx] and were purchased a care from jack matia in 2006 for the honda civic 2001, on july the 4th my daughters took the car to put gas in it when they pulled out into traffic te car stopped and would only go in reverse, after calling not only the dealership and the honda headquaters i've only been told that it isn't covered under the warranty, but this isn't a warrant issues the reason behind it not being on a recall list is because honda doesn't think this is a safety issue. my daughter hasd just came off the highway i'm only grateful that it didn't die on them then after having a mechanic check the car out we found out it was the transmission had died. my daughter said no lights (engine or otherwise) had came on that's why she didin't know what happened.they because my vin # wasn't on the recall list they couldn't do anything about it, that iwas stuck with the cost repair, it may not be a recall but it is a known issue.so now i am making payments on a lemon that was sold to even with the awareness that this was an issue. and i pretty sure there was a lemon law broekn some where, not to mention the risk this put my family at while driving this car . we do alot of highway driving due to my job. no one wants to take responsibilty but someone definitely should forthe risk they put my family and other drivers on the road at. are we going to wait til we are dealing with a situation like we just did with toyota????? i certainly hope not. i've put over 5,000.00 dollars in payments that's not countng repairs into this car and this is a slap in the face for a consumer who works and has always worked hard for her living. i know i'll never buy another honda, too afraid especailly after what my daughters experienced. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I am writing to inform you of an airbag malfunction that occurred in my 2001 honda civic on july 14, 2009. i was injured in the accident as a direct result of the airbag failure. i was driving in rush hour traffic on july 14, 2009. going approximately 40 mph, i rear-ended a vehicle that was stopped for a light. the front of my honda smashed in, the windshield was smashed, and the front end and compartment compressed to the point that, despite the fact that i was wearing my seatbelt, the steering wheel jammed into my chest with great force. the passenger side airbag inflated, but the driver¿s side airbag did not. my car was totaled and not repairable. i was taken to the hospital by ambulance with severe chest contusions, and was out of work for 2 weeks in a great deal of pain. for months, i suffered with large hematomas on my breasts, severe bruising, and intense pain. to this day, my breasts are deformed and lumpy from months of hematomas, and my understanding is that i will have issues with this for many years, if not forever. i have photographs of both my injuries and the vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic ex (n/a). while driving approximately 60-65 mph the vehicle began to independently slow down. the contact began to shift the vehicle into lower gears to get the vehicle off the freeway. the vehicle was towed to an authorized honda shop. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact stated that the repair shop advised him that the transmission needed replacing. the approximate failure and mileage were 90,000.

2001 honda civic. transmission failure. i was driving on the freeway and the transmission failed. with no transmission i had no power and had to pull over. this happened over a year ago. the reason that i am complaining now is that 5 months later the flex plate broke. i was online looking for an owner's manual for my car and the first 3 pages related to transmission failures. one suggested that it was related to the flex plate. after the flex plate broke, the honda mechanic suggested that the flex plate was unrelated (but did offer a 10% discount). the transmission going when driving is dangerous. not fixing it properly extends that danger. *tr

Took my car into dealer for routine maintenance (fluids changed) $278. they reported that all was well with brakes, transmission, shocks, struts, tires, etc. i made it 45 minutes on the road towards home and after a stop-sign left turn onto a 4 lane high way my car would not accelerate more than 30 mph and transmission shaped light came on the dash. luckily there was no oncoming traffic! i pulled over. car was normal in reverse, i had to put the car in gear and not touch the accelerator to get it off the road. called the dealership. they sent a wrecker. they called the next day and said they started it up and drove it around the lot when it came in and there was no problem. next morning, the mechanic started it- no problem. he took it out long enough for it to heat up a little and the light came on and it barely made it back to the dealership. the dealership told me it was coincidental that it failed after they had done maintenance on it and want $3000 for new or $2600 rebuilt to fix it. i have since found out about the issues with 2001 honda civic transmissions. hoping for a ¿good will repair¿. no response from them, yet. *tr

P0740 tcc (transmission failure) check engine light came on so i got a check engine light service at pep boys. came up with p0740 so i took it to my local honda dealer in victorville, ca and they said i had to replace the transmission because it couldn't be fix but yet didn't tell me exactly what was wrong with it after paying them $102.00 dollars for diagnosis. but insisted on charging me $3,200 to replace the transmission. *tr

2001 honda civic transmission failure, with no warning whatsoever. driving on the street nearly getting struck by another vehicle. how can hondas products fail suddenly,and not claim it a safety issue? how many deaths must occur, before they open their eyes? pure negligence. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact attempted to brake from unknown speeds but to no avail. the brakes would not engage and the vehicle proceeded through the traffic stop, crashing into the side of another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. the vehicle was not repaired however, the air bags were previously serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v259000 (air bags). the failure and current mileages were 76,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated while driving at speeds of 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where he was awaiting unknown repairs. the contact stated the transmission was rebuilt the previous year. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted. the failure and current mileages were 180,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving at 60 mph, another vehicle unexpectedly attempted to make a left turn in front of her. the contact crashed into the vehicle, however the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained head injuries and was transported to the hospital. the vehicle sustained substantial front end damage. the contact could not confirm if the vehicle was destroyed or if a police report was available. the contact's insurance company was handling the case and she was awaiting an outcome. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage and current mileages were 191,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated while driving at unknown highway speeds, there was an abnormal increase in engine rpms and the vehicle would not shift gears. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to the dealer three additional times. a transmission flush was performed each time but to no avail. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility where the mechanic advised the transmission was defective, the clutch system had failed and there was an incorrect gear ratio stored in the vehicle ecu. the transmission was replaced. the manufacturer was notified and would not provide any assistance because the repairs were not performed at an authorized dealer. the failure mileage was 143,665 and the current mileage was 144,138.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated while traveling at 65 mph, the transmission failed without warning. the vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer where the contact was advised that the transmission had failed and would need to be replaced. the vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. the dealer did not provide a cause for the failure. the failure mileage and current mileage was 68400.

Transmission failure in 2001 honda civic dx within average mileage of the lifespan of the vehicle. i have found numerous complaints on this same year honda on the internet, over 4,000 to be exact. all of which are referencing why a recall has not occurred yet on this make and model. *tr

The transmission on my 2001 honda civic lx (136,000 miles) suddenly failed without warning. high-pitched whine, then revving of engine, and car wouldn't go. i've maintained perfect scheduled maintenance since buying the car. many similar accounts online of how 2001 civic transmissions have similarly failed recently without warning. honda dealership service will replace for $3500, but no assistance. *tr

In 2001, i purchased a brand new 2001 honda civic from a honda dealer. the car runs great and i have no complaint until recently. i bring my car to a honda dealer for all maintenance and service. two weeks ago, i was driving on the freeway at 65mph and out of nowhere, the transmission stopped working. luckily i was on the right lane and i was able to pull over and not cause an accident. i have been researching and there have been lots of websites with similar complaints, one is: http://m.carcomplaints.com/honda/civic/2001/index.shtml. other owners of 2001 honda civic are having the same issue where recently they have been having transmission dying on them. i called honda to check if there is a recall for the transmission. honda rep mentioned that the car is out of warranty and there is no recall for the transmission. i have no problem paying to fix the transmission. but my goal of submitting this to call 3 is hopefully you can investigate about honda and get them to be aware of the transmission problem. i don't think it is safe for anybody if there is a known transmission problem for the 2001 honda civic and honda is not doing anything about it. i seriously would not want to drive behind a 2001 civic when it can stop working anytime. my goal is for honda to accept that there is an issue and put a warning out for all drivers. *tr

Failure of 2001 honda civic transmission with 46,000 miles. *tr

Transmission failure: started with a high pitch whining noise, slipping started about the 19th, while driving the car would not climb any hills and within 3 days the car would not move.. the car would not go over 5 mph without the rpms shooting to the red zone. the car has been parked since the incident, it's a driveway ornament. checked on pricing for parts, but the cost is about $3k for a brand new transmission, used was about $2k. after checking around if the tranny is repaired the problem might happen again, because the tranny for that yr is the problem.. *tr

2001 honda civic transmission failure appears to be a wide spread problem with this year and make. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. she stated that on april 15, 2010, while driving 60 mph the vehicle accelerated and lost power. she was able to drive onto the emergency lane. the dealer was contacted and informed her that the cylinder head needed to be replaced at her own expense. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure was mileage 130,000 and the current mileage was 133,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the transmission suddenly failed by shifting from first to second gear and then slipping from second to third gear. the rpms increased by the vehicle did not move forward. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the torque converter was the cause of the failure and was a widespread problem. the current and failure mileages were approximately 125,000.

I have a 2001 honda civic ex with 80k. the srs light remains on. diagnosed twice by independent dealerships as srs faulty. this should be a lifetime guaranty from defects. about $600 to replace. i have not as yet replaced the unit. *tr

Transmission failure problem and complaint against 2001 honda civic may 6, 2010. sudden failure to accelerate while in traffic will kill someone, as it almost happened to me today and i want the nhtsa to get serious about a safety recall! there are hundreds, if not thousands, of transmission failure complaints against the 2001 honda civic and this problem deserves investigation which will surely prove this manufacturer is very well aware of the massive problem yet refuses to do anything about it, leaving 2001 civic owners in deadly situations, and if not killed, with huge repair bills. my towing bill alone was over $400.00 due to the remote location in new mexico where the incident happened. the law must step in, with a class action suit filed on behalf of 2001 honda civic owners immediately. this failure reported here had no events leading up to the inability to accelerate, never happened before, no strange noises. in fact, new front struts were recently installed (the old ones were leaking, another major complaint from owners of this model!) the consequence was a near miss accident between my civic and a heavy duty, lifted 4 x 4 truck, which nearly wiped me out when my car suddenly would not accelerate. this is one of hundreds of near misses reported, why won't someone make honda accountable for their obviously faulty vehicle problem & demand a recall? why do we have to have death, injury, fires, damage, and crashes before odi and nhtsa look at the complaints??? to correct the failure, i'm filing a complaint with odi and requesting a good will repair from honda and opening a file and get a case started for this safety related defect. *tr

Transmission failure at 70,000 car maintained transmission flushes at dealer x3 at 35,000 / 50,000 / 69,000 dealer states unaware of any transmission defects with this vehicle although internet search turns up thousands of complaints manual states no fluid change until 100,000 miles normal conditions severe conditions a little more often. *tr

2001 honda civic dx manual 4 door sedan all of a sudden, my headline low beam lights without any incident. my high beam headlights are working just fine. i was not in an accident or anything like that. normal driving lead to this. when i called my honda dealer, he checked vin number and said that there are no headline recalls for my vehicle. he asked me to bring the vehicle and he will repair it with normal diagnostic and repairs. i was not impressed about this there is a recall similar to the problem i am having but not to my car. here is the recall information. electrical & lights: exterior lighting:headlights campaign number: 04v086000 dates manufactured: 03/2000 to 08/2001 number of vehicles affected: 440,000 model years affected: 2001, 2002 date owner notified: 04/2004 defect summary: on certain passenger vehicles, the low-beam terminal on the head light wire harness can overheat and could cause the low beams to fail without warning. consequence summary: an unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash. corrective summary: dealers will inspect the head light switch and coupler for signs of heat damage. if heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the switch and coupler. if no heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the head light switch and one mating pin in the coupler. owner notification began on april 5, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. recall notes: customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). *tr

2001 honda civic. consumer expresses discontent with recall repair *tgw the consumer stated the dealer replaced the airbags, but would not replace the srs control unit that makes the airbags open and inflate on impact. the consumer believed it was a crucial part of the operation of the air bags and felt it should have been replaced as well. the dealer informed the consumer it would be a cost of $534. *jb

I have 2001 honda civic with approximately 92,000 miles. one day i was driving the car and i noticed that it was acting sluggish. when i can to a stop and then tried to go the car would not go past 5 mph. the rvm gauge was going up but it was not picking up speed. when we got the car to the mechanic i was informed that i had to replace the entire transmission. there were no warnings or signs that there was an issue with the car. i have always been current with the maintenance and the transmission just gave way all of a sudden. i was then advised that 2001 civic have a lot of transmission problems but a recall has not been issued. i drive 30 miles on the highway every day, i was just lucky that the incident occurred while i was on the streets. *tr

2001 honda civic lx approximately 67,500 miles. check engine light code p0740 requires a replacement torque converter or, possibly, an entire transmission. hasn't caused any incidents or accidents yet, but if isn't fixed it will. this seems to be an inherent problem with certain honda transmissions as there have been many complaints on the internet about the same problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating but the engine kept running. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the transmission failed. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 62,000.

2001 honda civic. consumer expresses discontent with dealer response to recall notice regarding a safety airbag defect*tgw the consumer stated it has been over two months since he received the first recall notice and the recall still has not been rectified. the first time the consumer inquired about the recall, the dealer informed him the parts would have to be ordered. the second time the consumer inquired about the recall, he was told he would have to bring the vehicle in to determined if there really was a defect with the air bag.*jb

My check engine light turned on and i brought it to my mechanic to inspect. it turned out there was a problem with the transmission. i did notice that my car was not picking up speed as usual and when the gear shifted, it felt slightly off. i bought my car new and maintained it well. it is 9 years old but has only approx. 47,000 miles when i found out i had transmission problem. i called honda assoc. and notified them the problem and asked if there was a recall or if they were aware of any transmission issue and they said no. i also told them the same problem happened with my dad's 2001 honda civic when the car was approx. 4 yrs. old and 2 other people i know who owns a honda odyssey also had transmission problem within the first 5 years of owning the car. i expressed my concern that it seems like honda's have transmission problems but they just brushed it off and were non-responsive. this is my second honda civic i have owned and was so sure i will buy honda again but i know for certain i will never buy a honda again. and to top it off, i received two recalls for the car! the transmission issue should be investigated and those you had transmission problems should be reimbursed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated the cord to the fuel door fractured from the vehicle. the dealer replaced the cable. in 2006, while refueling the vehicle, the fuel door chord broke a second time in 2010. the dealer advised the repairs would be at the owner¿s expense. the vehicle was not been repaired. the failure mileage was 23,050 and the current mileage was 24,000. updated 08/10/10. *lj updated 8/25/10 *cn updated 08/27/10*jb updated 08/30/10

2001 honda civic, i was driving normally when the car started jerking, then it was difficult to control and maintain the speed. the car began slipping out of gear until all i could do was go 5mph until the car stopped. the automatic transmission failed with 91,530 miles on my vehicle. the computer fault codes in my car are po740-tcc circuit malfunction and po730-gear ratio incorrect. the initial failure of the torque converter now can only be resolved by a complete transmission replacement. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving at speeds of 40 mph, the vehicle crashed into a vehicle in front of hers. the air bags did not deploy upon impact and the vehicle sustained severe front end damage. the contact sustained unknown injuries yet a police report was not filed. the vehicle was driven to a local repair shop where she was advised the vehicle could not be repaired. the manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 169,000.

I own a 2001 honda civic with approximately 61,000 miles on it. the check engine light has been going on and off in my car for the past couple of days. yesterday while driving, my engine started revving but my car would not reach more than 20 mph. finally, my car stopped moving all together even with my foot on the gas pedal. i had to safely try and maneuver my car to the side of the road so i would not be hit and i could get out of the immediate way of traffic. my car had to be towed to my local mechanic. he said that i am in need of a new transmission. after reading some information online, it appears that this is a rather common issue for 2001 honda civics. i contacted honda of america in ca this morning to see if there have ever been any safety recalls for my car. i was told that there have not been any recalls and that i am responsible for the repair since my car is no longer under warranty. i now have to pay $3,000 to fix the transmission on my vehicle. luckily, i was not hurt. however, i do believe this is a safety concern since my car randomly stopped working by no fault of my own in the middle of the road. if this is a common issue for 2001 honda civics, why has there not been a recall? *tr

My daughter was driving home and her car started slowing down and the rpms started going up. she called and i told her stop at the autoparts store and see there was a code but the car would not make it over a small incline and stopped in the middle of the road. there was no place to pull over so she had to roll backwards to the flat ground and turn the car around. she made it home but she said the car would barely go. after researching it appears that honda has had this reported many times and they have not had a recall to repair the issue. if she had been in rush hour this would have been a very bad problem. *tr

Was driving on the freeway when my 2001 honda civic jumped gears and shifted to a lower gear the check engine light came on and drastically reduced my speed had to maneuver off the freeway exit out as soon as possible and managed to drive it to a mechanic nearby which said i would have to take it to a dealer to fix it. when i took it to the dealer they told me i would have to wait until the light came back on so driving on the freeway it happened again this time took it to the dealer and received the code po740. doing research online i found out this was common in civics and some accords and that 2001 was the worst. honda has been using faulty transmission and solenoid parts and has caused problems for many owner that seems to cause problems and not allowing to shift into third gear and allows it to redline. indeed no problem occurs when not driving to shift into third gear at about 3500 rpm but this causes a problem when the need to accelerate quickly or driving uphill is required, luckily i was able and traffic on the freeway wasn't heavy when this occurred that allowed me to exit quickly but if this had caused me to shift down it would've been dangerous and caused a hazard to me and other drivers. please look into this as no recall has yet to be made even though the multitude of people with this problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving at 35 mph through an intersection, a vehicle coming from the left crashed into the vehicle. the air bags did not deploy and two people sustained minor injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was totaled. the current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while attempting to accelerate, the engine revved but the vehicle would not move forward. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the transmission failed. the vehicle was being repaired at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000.

Parked the vehicle driveway, exited the vehicle with keys in hand. walked behind the vehicle to speak to neighbor, the neighbor noticed car rolling, we both jump out of way. vehicle rolls down hill across street onto neighbor property and flips on the neighbor¿s retaining wall. ignition key was removed from the ignition switch with the vehicle in the drive position. *tr

While driving my 2001 honda civic on a major highway the car started to lose speed almost resulting in an accident. i was able to reach a parking lot from which i had to have the car towed back home. this resulted in a $335 towing bill because i was nearly 70 miles away from home. the car will not shift into any forward gear and grinds when in reverse. the car has 114,000 miles and was bought new in 2001. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while the contact was driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle jerked with a sudden reduction in the speed. the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. the engine was turned off and restarted after waiting for the vehicle to cool down. the failure occurred in warm weather temperatures. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the ignition and two rallies were replaced. the identical failures occurred five years later. the contact stated that the manufacturer should be responsible the repair cost. the failure mileage was 96,000.

2001 honda civic si srs light came on, after speaking with a few honda owners with same problem they all said there was caused by a faulty driver side belt buckle, also after researching on the internet noticed alot of complaints about same problem with srs and faulty buckle , went on to contact honda who also told me yes 99 % of the time the srs light comes on that specific car it is a faulty buckle, and this problem deactivates the airbag so if there's an accident the airbags wont deploy so if there's that many defected buckles for 2001 civic si shouldn't they consider a recall? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic lx. the contact stated she received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v259000 (air bags: frontal: driver side inflator module) and had repairs performed on the vehicle at her local dealer. the frontal air bag inflator module was replaced however, the air bag warning sensor light was illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was advised that a diagnostic would have to be performed on the vehicle to determine the cause of failure, at the owner's expense. the current mileage was 115,946 and the approximate failure mileage was 113,009.

Low beam headlight fail frequently. there is a recall on that year car but not on my vin so the dealer is refusing to repair. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. she stated that the supplemental restraint system (srs) sensor light illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the failure was related to the driver side seat belt. the vehicle had not been repaired for the malfunction. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the vehicle was not covered under the warranty and the owner would be responsible for the repair cost. the failure and current mileages were 132,000.

Hi, i own a 01 honda civic ex and my transmission just died today just like the hundreds of other honda civic owners of this year. my problem began about 6 months ago when i started noticing a strange sound while starting my car, then there would be acceleration slips that happened more and more often, the engine would rev but there would be no acceleration. it was very bad because the slips happened a lot while i was turning out of a drive way and it would stop me in the middle of oncoming traffic. it is definitely a safety issue! during that time, i did some research and found that there are more than 400 other 01 honda owners that have the same transmission failure and that the typical cost for repair would be a couple of thousands. i was hoping that my problem is something different because i took good care of my car, with regular oil change every 3000 miles, changed water pump and timing belt not too long ago too. i wanted to seek other options so i went and got my transmission fluid, spark plugs and even the catalytic converter changed but now i know its probably the transmission failure all along. i really think honda should take responsibly for their faulty transmissions. i 'm not sure if this complaint will help but i just really hope honda will release a recall or something to help all the customers out there with this same problem. *tr

The transmission on my honda civic 2001 lx with 58,000 miles failed despite regular maintenance at the honda dealer. unfortunately the rebuilt honda transmission is plagued by the same issues and i suspect that the future is not bright. at this writing, honda has not agreed to reimburse me for the repairs. *cn

My 2001 honda civic stopped in the middle of the road. i had to turn in off several times and turn it on back in order for it to move. i was then told by my mechanics that it was due to a transmission failure. i purchased the vehicle ne win july 2001 and have always followed through with all the services and maintenance issues. within that 9 years, i had a prior transmission failure that required replacement. it is obvious to me, that there is a problem with the transmission of that model. *tr

2001 honda civic. consumer states discontent with decline of coverage to repair seat belt buckle which should be covered under warranty. *tgw

I was driving along interstate 95 in my 2001 honda civic lx at normal speed. when i exited the ramp the transmission failed and the car would not go past 20 mph. i almost was almost hit from behind by a semi truck on the off ramp. i called my auto repair shop and they told me to have tow towed in. i was told the car needs a new transmission and for a car with 90k miles that is abnormal considering this car had no prior problems and all scheduled maintenance has been done. i called honda of america about this and was told no extended warranty for this repair bring the car into honda and we can look at. another way for honda to make money on back end of sale. i am the original owner. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving approximately 3 mph in reverse, the vehicle abnormally accelerated at an unusually high rate of speed. the vehicle then crashed into an unknown object. the vehicle suffered major damage but was not destroyed. the air bags did not deploy upon impact. the vehicle was inoperable. the vin was not available at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 82,000. updated 05/13/10. *lj

Srs light stays on in car. getting car looked at next saturday because that was the soonest i could get in, but after reading numerous internet posts, as well as formal complaints here, i am concerned that this may be expensive to fix. i drive thirty miles to work each day on busy highways, and am petrified that if i get into an accident, that my seatbelt or airbags may not work. this really needs to be investigated, and a recall issued. i will not know until next week how much this is going to cost, but as far as i am concerned, it should be free. i, and many others like myself, paid a lot of money for a vehicle that is generally applauded for it's longevity and safety, and i feel that we all deserve better than this. if i wanted a vehicle without seatbelts and airbags, that's what i would have purchased. *tr

Windows regulator burnt out while driving car. no sign of moisture or anything. low quality switch. *tr

I currently own a 2001 honda civic ex. last week i was headed home from work and my car started riving up and wouldn't go. i had to pull over and have my husband meet me to help get it home. after several auto shop and wrecker bills later, i have a bad transmission. this has really pissed me off. i understand that my car is old and it has 141,000 miles on it but i have taken immaculate care of this car. i am the original owner. i have changed the oil every 3,000 miles and stayed up to date on all the other services that honda has recommended. newer cars are definitely not made like they used to be. i was hoping to get at least 200- 300,00 miles out of my car. i called the dealership that i purchased it from hoping i would get some assistance. that was not the case. they wanted me to have them hook it up to their machine to see if it was the transmission before they could tell me if honda would help with any costs for repairing it. they only way i could get it to them would be on a wrecker. by the time i got it down there, paid the wrecker and their service charge, i would have over $300 just to confirm something i have already been told 3 times! i don't think so. the dealership said that with the miles my car has on it and with it being a 2001, he highly doubted me getting any help. wtf? a new transmission from honda would cost me approximately $3,000. so then i called this "800 goodwill repair number". and they basically said the same thing. this has really angered me. honda's service has really sucked. you would think that after all the problems other 2001 civic owners have had, they would issue a recall. it is supposedly "not a safety issue". how is going down the road and suddenly your car won't accelerate not a safety issue? whatever. i will never own another honda. i will tell everyone i know about my bad experience with them as well. *tr

My daughter was involved in a car accident on 3/3/10. coming off of a stop sign and entering an intersection heading north, she failed to yield to an suv heading east. she t-boned that car which did extensive damage to the entire front of her vehicle (vehicle declared totaled). my concern is that the airbag did not deploy. if you saw the picture of the damage, it certainly should have. *tr

Always did maintenance checks on my honda civic 2001. transmission failed at 124,000 miles and transmission has to be replaced. *tr

From a dead stop the car uncontrollably accelerated. the foot brake would not slow the vehicle. somehow the car wound up doing a 180 on the road and slammed into a snow bank. i was able to jam the transmission into park and slow the car with the hand brake. *tr

126k miles on my civic, always maintained very well....slowed to make a left turn, then couldn't get in gear to speed up. had to drive in low to the mechanic. transmission failed due to a faulty fan in the radiator. had to replace transmission. an outside fan added to avoid repeat. other related repairs done. $4,000! from my research, i see transmission failure of a 2001 honda civic is very common! i didn't enter a component as "transmission" wasn't an option. *tr

For years i have had problems with my front driver's side safety belt latch. i have to push it in several times before it latches. some times i think it latches but then a few miles down the road the latch lets go and my safety belt recoils across my lap. the safety belt only latches properly approximately 1 out of 10 times; therefore, i'm dealing with this problem almost everyday i drive the car. nothing has been done to correct the problem, the dealership told me since the car is out of warranty it would be at my cost to fix the problem. expected cost to replace the belt latch is over $250. *tr

Honda civic exhaust manifold for 2001 model is defective. when my check engine light came on i took in the car for service check and the mechanic reveled to me that there was a one inch crack in the exhaust manifold. after saving up $800 for a replacement i ordered a new one. that was in 2008. now coming into the new year find myself in the same predicament with a less than two year old part. this defect is widespread and i have yet to purchased a new one for fear it will suffer the same cracked fate. this part and labor are too expensive to require a constant replacement. i have has the part welded twice but that does not stay for longer than 3 months. not having a properly working part has lead to the property damage car the crack has caused a horrible puffing sound and undue buildup up in the exhaust system. *tr

This in regards to honda's safety advisory recall, 2001-2002 accord/civic driver's airbag inflater (sb 08-093). i brought my car to honda west, 7615 west sahara avenue, las vegas, nv 89117. i showed two service representatives and the service manager the letter that i received from honda regarding the recall. they told me that i would need to leave my car there for two days so they can order the parts. that was not an option because i work and need transportation to get to work. i suggested to all of the representatives and manager to order the parts, call me when the parts are in, and i could bring my car back in for the recall. they did not want to do that because it was an inconvenience for them and insisted i leave my car for the two days. to me it sounded like they did not want to work on it because it was a free repair. i am very uncomfortable bringing my car back for this repair. how can i be confident that they will fix this issue without breaking something else and charging me. i would take my car elsewhere, but this is the only option in las vegas. please advise. *tr

The car is honda civic 2001. the failure. a crack on top of the fuel pump/fuel gauge sending unit module . the pump is the original part of the car. consequences. possible the car can get on fire. problem i can see is: by the time i noted the gasoline odor ,the car was all ready all soaked with gasoline. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving at 20mph the vehicle started to slow down by itself. she pulled over to the side of the road and she turned the vehicle off and back on and the vehicle then operated normally. she drove the vehicle to her residence and parked it. the next morning the vehicle would not move forward or backward the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they diagnose it stating that it was the transmission. the transmission was rebuilt and replaced at the owners expense. the dealer was contacted and she was informed the vehicle's warranty was expired. the failure mileage was 49000 and current mileage was 50000.

I took my car in for the 30,000 mile service to a honda dealer, after about a week i started to notice problems with my cars acceleration so i took it back to them and told me my transmission was going out to my surprise. i told them i had no problems before i brought in, that all the problems started after the service. well about 2 weeks after the service my transmission went out and they did not take no responsibility for it. my concern is if my car is getting its regular services at a honda dealership and my transmission is still going out for no apparent reason then their is something wrong with these cars transmission. even when i called to get an estimate for the cost they transmission places were telling me that there is alot of problems with these cars transmissions that they had just fixed about 3 other cars that week. and not only that but this is the 2nd time they replace the transmission the first it was un warranty and my car had 14,00 miles. honda should defiantly due something about this or be some sort of reimbursement of some sort. *tr

Sun visor does not completely retract to the up position and will sometimes spontaneously fall to the downward position. honda 2001 civic dx 4 door sedan. 1. events leading to this failure are unknown. 2. failure happens all the time. causes partial blocked vision field. 3. a safety pin is used as a temporary fix to this problem by using it to secure the visor to the interior roof of the vehicle when the visor is not in use. *tr

Honda civic 2001 lx, 106,000 miles. transmission failure without warning on a major highway, car just stopped. contacted honda customer service, they wanted the car taken to a honda dealer after i had spent a lot of money towing it from virginia back to delaware to my son's shop, who is a mechanic. honda customer service said all scheduled maintenance on the car had to be done by a honda dealer ln order for them to even consider helping with this situation. i have had my son do all the work on my car, so i am left without a car and getting the money up to put the same type of bad transmission back in my car so i can sell it. the website autobeef.com has numerous reports of this transmission failure on the honda civic 2001. *tr

I purchased a 2001 honda civic for my daughter. she had a catastrophic failure in the transmission which almost caused an accident. this is an automatic four speed. in process of of having it repaired. i believe, after talking with expert mechanics, this transmission is dangerous and defective. *cn

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped moving forward. the driver was forced to drive home in reverse. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that the automatic transmission needed to be replaced. there were no prior warning signs that would have indicated a potential problem. the vehicle has not been repaired to-date. she called the manufacturer and was told that there were no recalls. they were investigating whether or not they would assist in the repair costs. the current and failure mileages were approximately 78,000.

I own a 2001 honda civic. at 108,000 miles the transmission has failed. engine light on. code po740. dealership says it needed a transmission. i had no choice but to have a rebuilt one installed a price of $2700. just another honda civic victim. what a shame that so many people have had to go through this nightmare. why can't anything be done to make honda responsible to at least a partial reimbursement for something that is clearly a defect that honda created? *tr

I am not surprised by the other transmission problem reports. when my '01 civic had about 50,000 miles on it, i noticed that the transmission began to be sluggish - there was a big lag between hitting the throttle and engagement. around this time, the check engine light started to come on, but then it would spontaneously shut off, only to reappear at a later time. as time passed, the light would come on much more often. by the time i took the car in to a honda service location, the power train warranty had expired. the service manager told me that, 90% of the time in this situation, the transmission fails, therefore i should get the repair done asap. however, i was suspicious, so i decided to wait. ii now have over 150,000 miles on the car, and the transmission still lags, the check engine light still comes on and off, but it has never failed. i guess this is more of a performance reduction than failure, but it should have been recalled years ago (before my warranty expired). by the way, i have always had the vehicle serviced for preventable maintenance on time, usually at the honda service location. *tr

I too have noticed the gradual 'frosting' of the plastic housing of my front headlights. it became noticeable about 4 or 5 years after i bought my '01 civic. it definitely diminishes effectiveness of the beams. i was about to replace them - they are hugely expensive. i am glad they might be recalled. *tr

Have a 2001 honda civic ex 140,000 miles with a sudden transmission malfunction, that made the car unable to run. dealer failed to honor any discount. a new transmission had to be placed. *tr

The failure i am concerned with has to do with the head light module. the plastic/glass that covers and protects the light will in time appear frosted. this frosting greatly reduces nighttime visibility. when i worked in the auto repair industry i witnessed it often. i owned a chevrolet prism that had this defect and now own a 2001 honda civic that has the problem. the replacement cost of the modules is enormous. these headlights should last as long as the car. *tr

I was driving to chicago for a wedding. went to pass another vehicle on i-55 and when i pushed on the gas pedal the engine revved but the transmission did not catch. let off the gas and it eventually reengaged. continued driving and it went downhill from there to the point where the engine was working fine but the transmission would not engage in any gear. managed to get the car to my destination, but could very easily been stranded in 0 degree weather. had the car towed and it looks like i need a new transmission. the current mileage of my car is 140k. went online and discovered that there are hundreds if not thousands of folks who have had the same problem. honda it seems is aware of the problem but no recall has been issued. *tr

Srs light remains on possibly to the defective seat belt sensor as others have complained about. presently i need to replace front struts $800 - normal wear and tear for a car with 95000 miles on it. i hate the new honda civic - i have no idea what they were thinking when they designed it so i decided to keep mine and have the normal stuff fixed. but - this is something that i am not the only one complaining about. let's get the srs light covered under a recall. *tr

The srs light on my dashboard of honda civic 2001 stays on. upon working with an authorized dealer, the diagnosis of this error is "left front seatbelt buckle switch failure" (code 09-3). i was verbally told that this means in event of a crash the airbags would not deploy. i cursory search of internet forums suggests my case is not an isolated incident. when i requested the dealership and subsequently honda motor co to resolve this issue, which has to be considered safety related, i was told it is not covered under warranty. given the potential of airbag non deployment, i would request urgent attention in this matter. *tr

2001 honda civic transmission failure around 100,000 miles, sudden without warning, could have caused a crash or left me stranded. i have a 6 month old baby that travels in the car and the sudden failure of the transmission could have been fatal. *tr

My wife was driving our 2001 honda civic (with only 98,000 miles on it) home on the interstate and noticed some slipping as the gears were trying to shift. she managed to get off the highway and coast to a safer location. i then had it towed to honda where they quoted me a repair price which, even with their "goodwill" offering, was still $700 more expensive than the place i ended up with. i waited and waited for the repairs to be completed but found out that there were no transmissions available in the whole country, for about 8-10 weeks i waited for a transmission just to find out that if i had kept the car at the original honda location they would have had a transmission available (very mysterious why they wouldn't release any to other places then). in any case, a transmission was finally released to the outside company and the repairs were made...just to find out that it would lock in 4th gear and would have to be ditched. three months of waiting and aggravation and still no result. honda does not seem to care whatsoever and in spite of hundreds of complaints by other civic owners (very, very similar stories) at hondaproblems.com there have been no recalls for the civic transmission, claiming this is not a safety issue. i believe my wife driving on the interstate with a bad transmission is a safety issue and honda should most certainly issue a recall as they have done for some of their other lines, e.g. the odyssey and the accord. please help!! *tr

Tl * the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. when driving he smelled a strong odor of fuel inside of the vehicle. he speculated that the odor of gasoline was related to the exhaust system. also the front passenger side power window was inoperative. no repairs were made. the failure mileage and current mileages were unknown.

2001 honda civic ex transmission failure without warning. i was on the triboro bridge in ny. without any indication my car died. nearly got rearended. a honda transmission going at 86k miles. what a joke. *tr

A 'whirring' noise started coming from the engine compartment. approximately 40 miles later the car would not travel over 20 mph, we made it safely into a parking lot and shut off the engine. started the vehicle after it cooled down and would not engage into drive (but would engage in reverse). transmission needs to be rebuilt. old part is currently available. *tr

I drive a 2001 honda civic ex 101k miles at time of failure. i just found out that this car is notorious for transmission failure with little to no notice. i was turning left in front of oncoming traffic and suddenly my car wouldn't go anywhere. i was lucky that the oncoming vehicles had enough time to stop before they hit me. this also almost caused a secondary accident because a car behind a car that almost hit me had to screech to a halt to keep from hitting the person in front of them. i have not repaired the car yet because i have read about other people having this same problem time and time again with rebuilt or new honda transmissions on this particular vehicle. this has rendered my vehicle useless because i am not going to pay $3000 to fix a problem that is likely to happen again. *tr

Srs warning light (supplemental restraint system) stays on. problem started at 9400 miles while under warranty, car now has 55,000 miles. *tr

While driving up a hill, the car's torque converter failed without warning causing the car to lose power to the wheels. i subsequently had to coast off the road to safety while being passed by traffic. the torque converter had to be replaced at a cost of about $2500. *tr

I was driving to work during evening rush hour on a busy interstate. i went to accelerate and nothing happened. my 2001 honda civic ex simply revved high in the rpms and then the check engine light came on. i managed to make it to the shoulder before my car completely lost all momentum. the diagnoses from the dealer: transmission failure. my problem with this is that my car has 91000 miles on it. the transmission shouldn't fail this early on a car, and there are many similar complaints about this particular make and model. there were no major warning signs that i detected; it just happened all of a sudden and put me in a very dangerous situation. if honda is aware of this defect on this model, they should, if nothing else, be forced to notify owners of the possibility of this happening. someone will end up getting hurt from this; i am just thankful it wasn't me. *tr

It started to rain heavily so i turned on the windshield wipers. it was raining so hard i couldn't see so i put the wipers to the fastest setting possible. the moment the wiper on the left reached the far left side of the windshield the wiper came off the windshield and banged the side of the car (the frame) and then flew into the air. the wiper comes off the windshield each time you turn them on full blast. as a result my vision is impaired and i can't see through the rain to drive. i can't see the lanes to stay in the lines or the cars in front of me. this is going to cause an accident due to the faulty wiper. i haven't replaced the wipers yet because i just bought the car a little over a week ago. also i was in the middle of a far drive when i noticed my front driverside tire was low. i stopped at the gas station and put air in the tire. i reached my destination about midnight so i went straight to sleep when i got there. the next morning i noticed that same tire was low almost flat again. i took the tire off and checked it for holes or nails. none were visible to the eye. i had a full size spare so i put the spare on. but now i don't have a reliable spare tire and if one of my tires pops unexpectedly i'm out of luck because the faulty tire is in my trunk instead of a reliable tire. im going to purchase another tire to keep as a new spare but because i haven't had the car itself long, i think the dealership didn't do a safety inspection since the tire and wipers are defective. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving 70 mph for a period of 12 miles, the vehicle began to down-shift to 20 mph. he could not accelerate to his intended speed. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 120000.

The transmission of my 2001 honda civic ex gave out on me on oct.10, 2009. the car revs but there is no motion. i had to have it towed to my house. i was referred to this website by someone on carcomplaints.com. there have 342 reports so far on the faulty transmission of this particular model. i feel it is a safety hazard because the transmission can go out anywhere (like a freeway) with no warning and cause an accident. i was almost in an accident when my car failed out of nowhere and had to push it to a gas station in traffic. my car shouldn't have this problem because it has 28,000 miles on it and it is 8 and a half years old. it is a design flaw by honda, which they refuse to admit. numerous people on carcomplaints.com have contacted american honda of america and they acted as if they never heard of that complaint and refused to compensate them for the almost $3,000+ it costs to repair the transmission. *tr

I was driving through an intersection when i was struck by a vehicle. i was hit on the front driver's side. my car spun and our cars collided a second time, damaging my driver's rear side. my passenger airbag deployed however my driver's side airbag did not. i hit what i think was my steering wheel and broke my cheekbone. *tr

No warning tranny failed at 89640 miles on my daughter's 2001 honda civic. she was stranded in the middle of the highway & almost got struck by another vehicle. *tr

Late april/early may of 2008, i noticed that my 2001 civic was not shifting gears properly. when i tried to accelerate out of a parking lot into traffic, the car's engine was revving up, but i did not gain speed, therefore almost causing a major accident because i could not accelerate to the speed of traffic. the mileage on the car was around 75,000 at that time. almost a year after paying for the replacement transmission, i have noticed that there are a lot of people with the same issue. i've tried talking to honda about it, but they refused to accept that their transmissions are faulty. the more i try talking to them, the more excuses they bring up to not compensate for the replaced transmission. *tr

Consumer believes that the recall repair work did not correct the defect with her 2001 honda civic. *nj the consumer stated the srs light is still on. the dealership was unable to explain how or why the light was on. they also stated it maybe a separate defect from the recall. *jb

2001 honda civic lost control while on the ohio turnpike hitting another vehicle and causing them to lose control. *kb according to the report there was very little tread on the tires and the roads were wet. ohio traffic crash report # 10-0768-90. *jb

I have 3 honda civic build on 2001 all 3 of them have the airbag light on i took to honda dealer they said is not our responsibility to fix it and i have few friend they all have same issue with there civic. *tr

American honda was required to notify car owners of a recall for driver's airbags to affected civic owners. i am one of those owners and never received notification. when seeing a notice for a recall from another manufacturer on the news, i logged into my honda owner link account - one which i have been a registered user for more than 2 years, and which contains my correct mailing address (the same as when i purchased the car) - and was able to see that my car is indeed in the scope of recalled vehicles. not only did i not receive my recall notice in the mail, the copy of the letter in my honda owner link is a pdf document that has security options that will not allow me to copy any portion of the letter to a word document or print the letter at home so i can take it to my local dealership. in addition, i notice from documents related to the recall on this website that honda notified nhtsa that approx 440,000 vehicles may be affected, but the copy of the service bulletin shown here tells dealers that only 7,000 vehicles may be expected. i am a dedicated honda owner, but it seems that honda is not fulfilling their obligations to their customers and the government - and using the pdf security settings to prevent those of us careful enough to check for ourselves from printing a copy of the letter. *tr

The transmission on my honda 2001 civic failed despite my regular service and maintenance schedule at honda certified service centers. i am the only owner of the car and can vouch for its top maintenance and oil changes,etc. you expect this not to happen at 88700 miles for a new honda civic. driving home from work and the car would not accelerate. pulled over and called aaa. *tr

I just bought this 2001 honda civic 1 week ago. it has 54,715 miles on it. like a new car. 1 week later i am stuck on the side of the road. i have it towed to honda & they tell me transmission failure. this car is basically brand new. come to find out i'm not alone in this complaint. almost every review i have read for the 2001 honda civic is transmission failure. this needs to be the honda top priority recall!! i am outraged! *tr

"airbag" light on headboard at almost all times. received letter about airbag recall and contacted dealer (sam swope honda, louisville, ky (502) 499-3740) yesterday, 09/08/2009. they claim the soonest they can get me in to fix this problem is 11/23/2009. that's 76 days! i guess they don't care that this is poses a safety threat toward me. i had to contact another dealer and they were able to get me in a lot sooner than that. i just think it's unacceptable that sam swope couldn't get it taken care of sooner just because they were "getting slammed." this is someone's safety we are dealing with! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the dealer has tampered with her passenger side air bags when the recall repair was made and it was unsafe to drive the vehicle. after the dealer repaired the passenger side air bag there was a rattling noise and the air bag was pushed outward and not in place as it should be. the dealer later advised the contact that the passenger side air bag was not repaired and that there was no noise present. the manufacturer will be notified and made aware of the air bag problem. the failure mileage was 86,000.

Sirs, recently the air bag warning indicator on the instrument panel,fails to go off indicating a problem with the safety air bag system.there is no routine maintenance recommended in my owners manual for this part,and since i read about recalls for this model car (honda civic 4 door 2001) i did not take it to the repair shop or dealer to examine. through this website, i checked the vin's of the vehicles affected and my vehicle is not on that list of numbers. i believe that this is a manufacturing defect, it would probably be very costly to have it repaired.i have no idea how many complaints there are about this problem,and if i should just go ahead and have it looked at and eat the costs, or wait a little to see what you advise (if you do that at all). *tr thank you in advance, peter p

One month ago, 8-14-09, i had my transmission flushed and the fluid replaced. on 9-11-09, the check engine light went on while driving on the freeway. less than 15 minutes later the transmission failed. mileage: 150,000 miles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic purchased brand new in 2001. she stated that the srs airbag light continued to illuminate on the warning panel. she received a recall letter pertaining to the failure. the dealer stated that the vehicle would be repaired in 5 days. she requested a rental vehicle at no cost; however, the manufacturer denied the request. the brakes had been replaced over four times in a period of 4 years which resulted in the struts being damaged. the transmission was replaced twice. the fuel pump, air conditioning system, alternator have also been repaired and the power locks were inoperable. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph he noticed that the vehicle started to loose power and slow down. the vehicle would then accelerate and shift into gear on its own. he also noticed that the check engine light illuminated when the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and inspected where it was determined that the transmission was failing. he was given an estimate of 1300.00 to 2700.00 to make the repairs. no repairs have been made. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that because the vehicle was not under warranty no compensation would be offered. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 117,000.

My husband and i took over the car from his aunt in 10/2005, at 56,020 miles. the car has been well taken care with periodic oil changes and some maintenance. on 12/22/2008, when it was of 82,409 miles, the check engine light was on. this time we did pay some amount for other services but due to financial hardship could not pay for the torque converter replacement, as advised at kolbe honda at reseda. after the service performance, the check engine light was off. however, on 6/15/2009, we had no choice but to replace the car's transmission and torque converter for $690.69 (on the 70/30 split). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the srs light illuminated, which indicated that the air bag was malfunctioning. the dealer could not remedy the issue. the contact was informed that if the light illuminated again, a decision would have to be made on whether to replace the air bag or drive without one. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance regarding the repairs. the contact feels that this is a safety issue because the air bags would not deploy in the event of a crash. the current mileage was 79,000 and failure mileage was 78,000. updated 08/19/09 *bf the dealer reset the light, however a week and a half later, the light came back on again. updated 08/20/09.*jb

When my civic was at roughly 98,000 miles, the check engine light came on and stayed on. i had round rock honda inspect the vehicle, and they informed me that the car was giving off a p0740 code, which denotes internal transmission failure. as such, they recommended an entirely new transmission. the service advisor informed me that this replacement would cost roughly $3,000, and i had to wait several weeks for a new transmission to arrive. in that time, i got a second opinion from an independent, highly reputable honda mechanic. he confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced, and that the torque converter clutch was ruined and had burned up the fluid. he further informed me that this is a common problem in honda transmissions from the early 2000¿s, especially from 2001 civics. my transmission was eventually replaced, at a cost of $1467.48. after doing a little research, i've discovered that there are hundreds of complaints from honda civic owners for this very problem. indeed, technical service bulletins have been out for years regarding this issue. given honda¿s reputation for reliability, i find it extremely unusual that the transmission died this early in the life of the car. internet message boards abound with stories of civic owners from subsequent model years who received partial or total refunds for transmission failures. since subsequent model years shared the same 1.7 liter engine and the parts are virtually identical, i believe that my case warrants investigation as a manufacturer defect. *tr

Purchased a pre-owned 2001 honda civic in 2005, certified inspection by honda dealer. the srs light went on in april 2006. never was involved in accidents or alike. the srs lights was reset twice but the lights went on after couple months. it has been more than a year now that the srs light is on and i am very worried about my safety. honda should replace the airbag and fix it for the owners safety. *tr

While driving through an intersection my wife's 2001 honda civic's engine died. after several attempts she was able to get it started again, drove it through the intersection and it died again and would not restart. she called aaa to have it towed to the only honda dealer on our island. we asked the dealership to check and report the cause of the problem. the next day the dealer reported it had a code of "p1362" and need a new cylinder head at a cost of $5300.00 for parts and labor. prior to this incident the car always ran fine and was regularly serviced by a dealer. my question is: "how can a car with 58k miles, running fine suddenly need a new cylinder head? i had the dealer reinstall the cam cover (they charged us $100.00) and drove it out (yes it was running). i'm worried that this will happen again and cause property damage and/or even loss of lives. if it needs a new cylinder head how can it now be running? i wouldn't imagine a cylinder head problem to be an intermittent issue. when living on a small island (kauai) you're at the mercy of the only dealer in town. *tr

I'm complaining against honda american honda motor co, because i have done some research and found out in 2006 there was a class action lawsuit against them for problems with transmissions on honda and acura but the 2001 honda civic wasn' t included in settlement and i had purchased 2001 honda civic brand new since i thought it was a reliable car and lasted a long time and a lot of miles could be put on it. my car's transmission broke down in 7/27/6 at 158,643 miles and i couldn' afford getting dealer to fix i had someone else rebuilt it. i have always taken care of maintenance on my vehicle and never had any sings of this it just left me in a heavy traffic. since then i have replace my transmission 3 times i have been financially unstable due to my vehicle. i couldn't afford buying another vehicle so i had to borrow to fix transmission i have discovered this is a known issue and there's hundreds of people with same issue and nothing has been done or no recalls it's not fair for all the hardworking people that don't have money to fix something that was a know problem. *tr

I own a 2001 honda civic lx. i purchased the vehicle overseas from a civilian employee of the united states army. this person had purchased the vehicle from the original owner. on or about 12 july 2009 my wife and i were in the vehicle when i noticed the distinct odor of an electrical short coming from the steering column. the next day, my wife saw puffs of smoke coming from the steering column and a much stronger odor associated with an electrical short. the problem was diagnosed by a local garage in schertz, tx and exactly matches the symptoms of the following recall feb 24, 2004 | recall id# 75776. the complaint goes beyond the initial electrical problem as my wife attempted to bring this to the attention of both a local honda dealer, gilman honda in selma, tx and to honda.com via their customer service hotline. both entities stated words to the affect of "that vin doesn't exist." through investigation, we discovered that honda dropped the vin once the vehicle shipped overseas as part of the military new car sales program. neither entity, either the local dealer or honda usa made any attempt to resolve this very serious safety matter. this is a potential problem for any military service member that purchases an american car while stationed overseas and needs some regulatory agency to mandate a fix. *tr

The srs light in my 2001 honda civic has been on for a month, which means my airbags will not deploy properly. honda refuses to cover the cost of this safety issue. *tr

From time to time the transmission would jerk really hard but not often. then finally in 3/2009 without warning the transmission(after a visit to the honda tech with no problems noted) it came to a halt when i attempted to take of when i received a green light. the car bucked when i took off and then came to a complete halt which almost resulted in a rear-end accident; the car behind me almost hit me. i called honda headquarters explained to them i was the only owner, can show service records and can take my car to the dealer to confirm the transmission failed because it was faulty and that i cam not alone with this problem. they were not inclined to help me on any level and refuse to accept the liability of putting a defective car on the road. a good reference site is carcomplaints.com it outlines how egregious this offense is for the 2001 honda civic transmissions. a recall is way over due! *tr

2001 honda civic lx driver side air bag deployed causing injuries to the driver in which the inflator module ruptured causing metal fragments to protrude through the air bag cushion striking the consumer in her neck as well as her chest. *nj recall number 09v259000 was referenced. (lawyer wrote in on behalf of client). *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. after starting the vehicle, it began to hesitate and would not shift past second gear or 20 mph. the engine would rev very loudly, but the vehicle would not move. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. through online research, she found numerous complaints regarding the same defect. the vehicle has not yet been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 155,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving less than 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was pushed off of the highway to safety and was able to be restarted; however, it would not accelerate or shift into gear. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were less than 126,000.

I have a 2001 honda civic that i keep very maintained never had a problem with this car before and i was driving on a highway when got off the exit i was at the stop sign when i tried to take off from the vehicle would not move...would not shift gears...completely stalled... i got it towed to a shop nearby and the mechanic told me that this is happening to all 2001 hondas civic in between 70,000 and 125,000 miles...my car only has 114,000 miles....called honda and they are not willing to help....i need help!!!! and on this web site alone there is 142 complaints about the same problem...honda should be responsible for this....on the internet i found almost 440 complaints about the same problem same year same descriptions of problem.. *tr

Sudden transmission failure on my honda civic ex (2001) on the freeway. was barely able to get car out of traffic lanes during early morning traffic. towed by aaa to mechanic and had to have transmission replaced at cost of $1500. still have problems with leak of transmission fluid. transmission failure could have resulted in serious accident. car had only 75,000 miles on it and had regular maintenance at honda dealer. *tr

Major transmission design problem for all 2001 honda civic models. well-known problem but honda corporate failed to take the responsibility to do a safety recall all the defective models for appropriate transmission replacement. risk for consumers and the safety of others. already filed a formal complaint with honda corporate (1-800-999-1009) requesting a goodwill repair for settlement but still waiting for response. i will be very appreciate if nhtsa could assist with this matters. thanks!

1. check engine light, slipping of gear shifting and/or not accelerating properly 2. transmission failure 3. replaced transmission at a honda dealership (rick roush). *tr

I own a 2001 honda civic ex, the cars from that period have defective torque converters that can 'shatter' causing instant loss of power.. car dumped my daughter 400 miles from home in l.a. yesterday, dead transmission had no clue that there was such a massive problem with hundreds of complaints posted to the one web site i visited! what?s really sick is that if it is mostly a torque converter failure, there is really nothing too mechanical about them. the only thing that can go wrong with them is if the materials used to make the propellers and transfer spline are substandard. i realize that now that you may be looking for more direct causal of serious accidents, however a sudden unexpected loss of forward motion can be as dangerous as total brake failure, and is a very real safety issue. *tr

The instrument cluster on my 2001 honda civic lx progressively underwent failure from intermittent to highly unreliable over a period of 6-8 months. at times i was driving with no instrument display. repairs are being performed by a honda dealer. *tr

The transmission slipped the torque converter failed and the transmission burned up. *tr

Recently, both our headlights suddenly quit working. we checked the bulbs and fuses and all were ok. we checked online for possible causes for this and quickly discovered there is a honda safety recall on the headlight switch that alleviated just exactly the problem we were having. we called the honda dealership locally and they looked up our vin number and said we had already had that safety issue serviced. we had forgotten. we asked them what could be done because obviously whatever was supposed to have been fixed in the recall servicing wasn't. they said they would not help us. any further servicing would be at our expense. since we had to have headlights immediately and did not trust the honda dealership, we took the car to our private honda certified mechanic (they only service honda's.. exclusively). he fixed the part and explained to us that the original safety recall problem had never been touched during our supposed recall servicing with honda. he said in the recall servicing, a headlight switch wire that was too small of a gauge was supposed to be replaced by a much heavier gauge wire. our car still had the original small gauge factory wire installed which not only was melted through but had also caused the light switch to melt. he replaced all parts for a charge of $117.95 which was much cheaper than what the honda dealership would have charged us. he gave us our melted parts as evidence to present to the honda corporation. he informed us that this is exactly what happens with cars who have never had the safety recall servicing at all. we have reported all this back to the honda corporation but although they have given us a case number, they have failed to help us at all. we would like to know if there is anything whatsoever that can be done. our case number with the honda corporation is n032009-04-1500182. *tr

I own a 2001 honda civic lx sedan. the car has about 81000 miles on it. on may 2nd 2009, the car just stopped in the middle of the road and the check engine light came on. i towed it to the nearest auto shop. the diagnostic test revealed the codes to be p0740 and p0730, which i am told, indicate a broken torque converter and a faulty transmission. i then took the car to honda in mission valley, san diego. the service technician recommended replacing the transmission unit. when i enquired the reasons for this, the technician¿s only response was badluck¿. he quoted the price for the replacement as $2600. on may 4th, i opened a case with american honda, mainly because the car has only 81k miles on it, is not very old and i have records for all the recommended services for the car. above all, a car just stopping in the middle of the road without any sort of warning is a major safety hazard. given the circumstances, i am grateful that no one was injured due to the mechanical malfunction. the next day, a case manager from honda, mr. sergio suarez, contacted me. we spoke for close to an hour, without being able to reach any mutually favorable resolution. while i appreciate mr. suarez¿s polite demeanor, he was ultimately indifferent about analyzing my case. mr. suarez did not even request to see the service records for the vehicle. it seemed to me like he had already made his conclusions before talking to me and never intended to address my concerns. mr. suarez, in fact, at the end of the call notified me that i am not a customer of honda and that honda has no obligations towards my vehicle or me. *tr

Low beam of the head light for honda civic 2001 lx failed without any notice. *tr

My 2001 honda civic (88,400) began to make a whining noise in january 2009. i had several people (including a honda dealership and a toyota dealership) look at the car to find the source of the noise, and i asked each technician to look specifically at the transmission, but every report told me that nothing was wrong with my car. the most recent check on my car was performed a week ago (4/28/09). then, a week later, my transmission failed. while there were no accidents, there easily could have been, as i had just been on the highway, and suddenly my car would not shift into third gear. i can't imagine what would have happened at a higher speed or in a higher gear, and i don't want to. i drove it straight to a dealership and discovered that my transmission needs to be entirely replaced. i know that i am not alone in having a honda civic with a transmission that failed much too early (and after eight years of conscientious upkeep) because there are plenty of complaints to be found on various websites. this is a dangerous problem -- i could easily have crashed or been rear-ended because my car would not accelerate properly. thank you for your attention. *tr

Purchased a pre-owned 2001 honda civic, certified inspection by the dealer. vehicle has 2 intermittent safety issues, which did not present themselves in the test drive prior to purchase. first, srs light is always on. secondly there is an intermittent problem, can not reproduce on demand, where the instrument panel completely drops. so gas gauge says empty, says you are driving -0- mph, odometer goes to "8888888", etc, although you can continue to drive the car. the only way to reset is to pull over, turn off the car & restart the vehicle. one dealer quoted a gauge cluster at $800. another dealer could not confirm this as the issue and asked for us to drive there when it is happening - when the gauges have dropped. it is dangerous to drive without gauges, and to drive it all the way to the dealer like this is unsafe. i called honda, there are no similarly reported issues for my vehicle. this is a dangerous safety issue. *tr

I am pretty sure this has come here a couple of times. this has to do with honda early civics mainly 2001 transmissions going out at low miles in highways intersections and just starting up. my car is showing signs of a failing transmission and has fail to shift once before while turning on a traffic filled street. on http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/civic/2002/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml there are people complaining about there cars breaking down by driving on the highway with 40000 miles on there car. i know how dangerous being stopped in the middle of a highway can be with the rise of an accident. this isnt just one or two cars. this is hundreds stopping in highways and intersections and i am waiting to be next on the highway. i can not afford to fix a transmission that has a factory problem. this mostly likely has clause crashes and will clause more. i am afraid to drive my car every time i get into it. i drive in city areas where people don't pay attention and will nail me if my car dies no question. i am just hoping honda will take responsibility and recall faulty transmissions that's will cost someone there life if it hasn't. thank you for your time and please read what these people have said about there car on this web site. this just is not safe to have dead cars on the road. and my seat belts don't work for the passenger or drive seat without having to slam them in there and pop out a couple of times. *tr

The srs indicator light came on and has been on for 2 years. i was t-boned on the passenger side by the gas tank, and the airbags did not deploy. i had taken the car to the dealer numerous times for maintenance & was never informed of this possibility due to the indicator light being on. had i known, it would have been fixed or inspected. now the dealer says it is not under warranty & at 100 hr. i do not want to have to hunt & peck to find the source of this electrical malfunction. honda should extend the warranty to include electrical wiring & safety system components on 2001 models, based on 100's of other complaints by other civic owners. also, the right window motor is burned out (since 2007), it almost stalls when in reverse (since 2005), have noticed a lag in acceleration in lower gears (60k), also abrupt downshifting (sometimes) & it makes an odd humming seeming to come from rear of vehicle when accelerating (this last week). mileage is 87k, way too soon for a honda to give out. *tr

April 11, 2009 i was driving on 1-75 on alligator alley when out of nowhere my car transmission failed. i have 55,000 miles on my car and take immaculate care of it. i have service doc's to reflect this. what happened to me was incredibly dangerous. i could have been killed. the car was going 75-80 mph and then suddenly the service engine light went on and the car just wouldn't work. it was 92 degrees out in the middle of alligator alley. i think its pretty clear this is a safety issue and the 2001 hondas should be recalled. its at the dealer in davie and i don't think its fair that i should have to repair my crankshaft and transmission. this is a defect honda is well aware of. in fact, they recalled the odyssey, prelude, accord but not the civic for the same problem. its ¿!@#$%. i almost got killed and was left completely stranded and car only has 55,000 miles on it. so far nothing has been done. the dealership doesn't call me back. they laughed saying i will probably have to trade it in. well i am not laughing. this is not something that is fair. they need to pay for this and recall the car. this is a very expensive repair and the dealer told me it was clear that the parts were defective. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving 70 mph, the service engine light flashed on and off and the vehicle began to shake, decelerate, and smoke. the contact found numerous complaints for this year, make, and model vehicle; however, there was no recall. the contact feels that the vehicle is unsafe due to the transmission, and the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs since there are several complaints about the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 55,304. updated 05/06/09. *lj updated 05/07/09.*jb

I was driving and pulled off the highway and as i started to accelerate from a stop light my car failed to shift. the car was revving but did not go past 10-15 miles. luckily my destination wasn't far and i made it. upon inspecting the car i felt as though something was wrong with the transmission and that was causing the car not to shift properly. the car is a 2001 honda civic. i did some research on the internet and found that it was a common problem among my vehicle. is there anything honda will do for me? *tr

Car was driving fine (regular maintenance) and yesterday it would not pick up speed and had to be towed in to the dealer who informed today that the transmission was gone and needs replacing. this is a 2001 honda civic with 73k miles on it and is out of its extended warranty. have contacted american honda company to see if they will do a goodwill repair on the car. *tr

Traveling 60 mph in the middle lane on the nj garden state parkway, my 2001 honda civic lost power due to transmission failure. when i tried to accelerate, the engine raced but there was no power to move the vehicle. suddenly there was a surge of power which caused my car to go into a spin. i missed hitting 3 cars as my car came to rest on the shoulder. hundred of similar complaint of failed honda civic transmissions can be found on http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/civic/2001/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml how many complaints have been filed with the nhtsa? class action suits have been filed and won against honda for 2001 accords, odysseys and acura because of a defective transmission. the nhtsa should have this car recalled. i almost got into a serious accident because of the transmission failure. living in a syndical world, and seeing the billions stolen by bankers, i wonder if honda is paying off someone at the nhtsa to ignore this safety hazard. television stations, my congressman and senator will receive a copy of this complaint. again i was almost in a serious crash do to the transmission failure. do your job and get a recall on this situation before someone gets killed! *tr

My 2001 honda civic has only 68,000 miles on it. i drive conservatively and perform regular maintenance. the car's transmission suddenly died completely on a major road in traffic. it was towed to a repair facility that diagnosed the problem. honda denies there is a problem with 2001 civic transmissions but i have seen other evidence that this is a widespread problem. it is very dangerous. *tr

On april 7, car began having trouble shifting gears. that evening on the way to the mechanic, the transmission gave out in the middle of the street (45mph speed limit). mechanic informed me that it was the clutch and torque converter that failed. will cost $2500 to fix. from internet search this is a very common problem for 2001 honda civic's with automatic transmissions. *tr

Our 2001 honda civic transmission went out while my husband was driving the car home from work. he suddenly lost all power. luckily, it was not on a very busy street, because he barely was able to pull over. this easily could have caused a collision if the street were a busier one. *tr

I bought a honda civic 2001 recently and two days back the check engine light went up. when i got it checked today, i found its a transmission related error code, it seems to be a common problem with 2001 honda civic. i took the car to a honda service center and they advice me a transmission replacement for about $3500. honda should really do something about this common problem. *tr

Vehicle started slipping its transmission. initially vehicle was not moving more than 20 mph even at 3000 rpm on expressway with 45 mph speed limit. finally vehicle stopped on the road. it was not moving on drive or reverse mode. there was no difficulty to turn on or off engine. vehicle has only 71100 miles. transmission oil was flushed and refilled when 60k service was performed at dealership. *tr

Check engine light came on at 110000 in 2005, at the dealership they said it was transmission and catalytic converter. the car drove fine until october 2008, same problem was diagnosed. it has 163000 now, it still drives but barely. if i stop, the car wouldn't pick up speed, just revs up. mechanics say transmission failure is a common problem on 2001 civics. honda needs to issue a recall, there are hundreds of complaints here and other sites. i've had 2 hondas before and none of them had any problems. this is not a maintenance issue, but a manufacturing defect. honda surely lost its quality and reliability. *tr

Transmission just die while drive. engine will rev but car will not move. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving at any speed, the vehicle hesitates and the engine performs as if it will shut off. when the contact places the gear into neutral, the engine revs. when he places the gear back into drive, the vehicle will either continue to hesitate or drive normally. the failure occurs between 30-45 seconds and once every two to three months. a mechanic inspected the vehicle, but was unable to find any failures. the vehicle has not yet been repaired. the failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 45,000. updated 3/16/09 *cn updated 03/19/09. *jb

Yesterday the srs indicator light on my 2001 honda civic came on and stayed on. *tr

Noticed that the srs light was on when i started up my car. i took it to the garage to be diagnosed and was told that it was the seat belt on th drivers side and the part was ordered and fixed. cost was $540.00 . the car only has 52,000 kg and one driver and has been serviced as recommended. *tr

Windshield wipers suddenly stopped working and it was raining at the time and i had to pull over. manually moved the wipers and they went until i got home. which was only a few blocks away. motor for washers were replaced next day for a cost of $450.00. car 2001 honda had only 50,0000 km on it. *tr

On 3/21/07 my 2001 honda civic ex with 109k miles displayed on engine light reporting a p0740 torque converter failure. this was diagnosed by willet honda in morrow, ga and two other independent shops. a transmission repair/replacement of $2400 was the recommendation. the car was running fine then and now, 35k miles and two yrs later, the car is still running fine with the engine light on. american honda has offered no help. i cannot pass an emission test with the light on and i am very confident something else is wrong like a sensor. a research of this problem shows it is quite common among civics and other may have paid for unnecessary transmission repairs. *tr

Check engine light on in '01 civic lx with 66k miles. error code p0740 (torque clutch converter). honda recommended replacing the transmission. my opinion is that no modern car should have a transmission repair at 66k miles. after much research, my conclusion is that there is a problem with the transmission on most '01 civics and honda is doing nothing to rectify the situation. *tr

I complained in oct, 2007, about our 2001 honda civic having transmission failure at 100,000 miles. we paid $2,598.34 to have a rebuilt trans installed. much to our surprise, the same thing has happened in january, 2009, 1 year and 3 months later. in both cases, the car came to a an unexpected standstill on a highway which we considered very dangerous. of course the honda place won't stand behind it. what are we to do? keep replacing transmissions? we believe that the transmissions for honda civic 2001 are all dangerous. we ask that you look into this please. we can barely afford to stay on top of our budget now, much less to afford another transmission. we are just lucky that traffic was light on the roads both times; otherwise it would have been more dangerous. please help us to figure out what to do. pauline and robert alley *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that the rubber seals around her window were peeling. the dealer stated that inclement weather caused the failure because her vehicle was not placed in a garage. the contact was also informed that she would have to replace the window seals at the cost of $50 each. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin and mileages were unknown.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving between 5-10 mph on normal road conditions, there was unexpected gear failure. the driver was unable to move the shift lever out of gear. immediately, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was inoperable and manually pushed to a nearby authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the transmission and gear ratio failed. the vehicle is currently inoperative and has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 76,000.

Transmission suddenly blew while driving the car. the car would not accelerate past 20 mph. almost rear-ended as a result. pulled along side of road and called my mechanic (who gave it a once over the month before and said all looked ok) to come take a look at it. confirmed the transmission was at fault. there was no previous indication (light, slippage) that there was anything wrong with the car. *tr

The check engine light came on 2 days ago on my 2001 honda civic lx. my dealer said it is a transmission problem (needs torque converter) and will cost over $1700. i suspect that honda has premature transmission failure on this model and do not think i should pay for this repair even though the warranty expired on this 4,000 miles ago. i currently have 84,000 miles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle failed to move forward when the accelerator pedal was depressed. when the contact stopped the vehicle to make a left turn, the engine continued to run, but the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and they stated that the transmission failed and needed to be repaired at the cost of $4,000. the failure was not covered under warranty; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the failure; however, immediately after the failure, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the failure mileage was 72,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic lx. the vehicle was purchased in october 2003. the gears failed to shift normally. while driving at speeds of less than 15 mph, he depressed the accelerator and the vehicle hesitated as if it were stuck in neutral. an independent mechanic replaced the transmission to correct the failure. less than a year later, he noticed in between 2nd and 3rd gear, the vehicle would not shift smoothly and would remain stuck in gear. an authorized honda dealer replaced the transmission a second time. the failure mileage was 105,000 and the current was 116,941. updated 2/23/09 *cn updated 02/25/09. *jb

One day my automatic transmission had some issues shifting gears and there was a noise coming from the front end when starting the car. after the car was warm, it didn't seem to be as big of an issue. this happened for a few days and one day driving home, it just died. i had it towed to a local transmission shop and before the mechanic took a look at it he mentioned the torque converters going bad in the 2001 civics. same in my case and oil leaked into the transmission. only a few parts were able to be saved so he is rebuilding the rest for $2300. i filed a complaint with honda but from what others have said it does no good. something needs to be done. there are so many similar stories out there. carcomplaints.com is loaded with them. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that fuel would overflow while pumping gas. when refueling, the fuel tank would not shut off the gas. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they did not know how to remedy the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000 updated 3/19/09 *cn gas continued to overflow. updated 03/26/09.*jb

Automatic trans failed while driving in september of 08. had a used transmission put in, due to lack of funds for a brand new one. *tr

Transmission on 01 honda civic failed at 120000 mi. because the dipstick on top of the transmission became loose and let water and dirt enter the trans. and contaminate the oil, causing failure of the automatic transmission. honda service rep. said the oil should be replaced at 120000 mi. the oil in this transmission was replaced at 115000 mi. ( we do have tickets to that fact) honda says because i sold this car to my 17 year old grandson, they will not help at all with the repair . this is not right because the dipstick is a bad design. *tr

My 2001 honda civic was purchased new by my husband and i. we have not had mechanical issues with it until now. it has 106,000 miles on and just suddenly stopped running on the side of the road. the transmission is out. the cost of repair is approx. $2000, that's with a rebuild transmission. i have read multiply complaints about this same problem and wonder if it is a trend. can anything be done by honda to help with the cost of repair? the car is in the process of being repaired now. we have had it in the shop for two weeks. it has taken that long to come up with the money. *tr

I have a 2001 honda civic whose front tires were replaced about 3 years ago at sears. about 3 months ago, i blew out my right front tire on a highway and when i took it to the garage, i was told that the valve stem had blown out and i could see that the valve stem was cracked. i went to sears and complained but they claimed that if the valve stem was faulty i should not be able to drive but this happened on a highway and they did not believe me. i got a replacement tire from them to match the front left which was a sears tire. about 2 weeks after my front right tire blew out, i went drive my car and i noticed that my front left tire was flat and suspecting the valve stem i checked for it. i noticed that the valve stem was cracked. i took my car to a local garage to get the valve stem changed. my rear tires are older than my front tire and the valve stem is fine. my gut feeling is that the sears valve stem are defective because they both cracked, the front right on a highway and the front left in my driveway. *tr

I own a 2001 civic lx with approx 120k miles. recently the transmission, over the course of one week, stopped functioning. i had the car towed to a mechanic and the transmission need to be replaced. sounds like a very common problem on civics. if you also have had a similar problem. *tr

2001 honda civic; transmission issues that caused the car to loose power and stop. if this happened on the highway at 55mph my wife would have been in a dangerous situation. honda knows about this issue and refuse to take responsibility. *tr

I have a 2001 honda civic lx with standard transmission. over the past week, the transmission seemed to take a little longer to engage, especially in the mornings. throughout the day, the transmission shifted into gears better, so i thought i had some time to get it serviced. yesterday, the problem got significantly worse. it took several seconds for the for the transmission to shift gears. after about 20 minutes of driving, the transmission wouldn't shift at all. fortunately, i was in a friend's apartment parking lot when this happened. after that, i was only able to drive the car in reverse. the gears would not engage in d, d2, and d3. i just called the honda dealership that sold me this auto, and they told me that a 7-year, 100k extended warranty was issued for honda 2001 accords, but that this warranty does not apply to honda civics. *tr

P0740 torque converter clutch circuit malfunction on honda civic 2001. *tr

The car would hesitate when attempting to accelerate. on the incident date, the car would not accelerate at all. *tr

For 2001 honda civic at 62,000 miles, the check engine light came on suggesting a failure of the transmission (code p0740) according to the dealer. the car drives fine. this was in january of 2008. the light came on again 8 months later at 70,000 miles. dealer says transmission torque converter clutch is failing. there is no noticeable problem with driving or as the car shifts. the dealer recommends replacement of the transmission. *tr

With no warning at all and luckily after exiting interstate 10, my honda civics transmission started slipping out of gear, feeling like it was going into neutral, until it finally could not move. i coasted to the side of the road and called a tow truck to take me home. prior to writing this complaint i did some research and came across multiple sites (including honda) that states that these honda civics have known problems with their transmissions. this is obviously a manufacturer defect and a recall should be requested before someone dies unnecessarily. i am appalled that honda (who is fully aware of this defect) does not initiate a recall to correct this obvious defect in these transmissions. is there a certain number of people that have to die in order for them to do something? i think the nhtsa has an obligation to the people of the usa to force a recall since it's obvious a problem exists here! until now, i had a different impression of honda...built to last? except for your transmission! *tr

Code p0740 keeps reappearing in the car even after several checkups. the gear fails to shift from 203 gear which results in slower pickup and may cause excessive noise and "revving" during acceleration. *tr

My car stop working when i was on a busy expressway i had no warning i had just got my oil change in my fluids checked in everything was find. *tr

I do not have a garage. a friend kept my car while i was on vacation and put it in his garage. then he smelled gasoline. he took it to my mechanic and the fuel pump top had cracked and there was a lot of gasoline sitting on top of it. my mechanic replaced the fuel pump. honda said this is not a problem, i believe it is a manufacturing defect and a safety issue. the car has never been in an accident. fire potential in an accident is huge. *tr

While driving down the road, my transmission failed, completely without warning. the check engine light did not come on until *after* the car completely failed to continue its forward motion. i was lucky enough to be in an area where i could just hop out of the car and push it to the side of the road. i am *extremely* lucky i was not on the freeway when this happened, since i was literally *minutes* away from it. i had to get a tow truck to tow it to the dealership, where they tell me i will have to fork over $4000 dollars b/c they don't usually fix broken transmissions and said it should just be replaced. i have been faithful in servicing my vehicle *precisely* because i did *not* want my car to fail on me without warning. i am *extremely* unhappy about this. if honda already knows about this massive problem, they have a responsibility to make sure that it gets fixed. i think only sheer blind luck has kept so many people from getting killed with this defect. how long will it be until someone's transmission fails in the middle of the road and they cause a major accident with more than one life lost. it is not a matter of *if* it will happen. it's a matter of *when* it happens. and how will it look when that goes on the news and everyone knew about this problem and didn't do anything about this? this is despicable, irresponsible, and just plain wrong. *tr

Yesterday i was driving down a very busy stretch of i-680 in the walnut creek, california area. my car was working perfectly when all of a sudden my 2001 honda civic ex at (with only 65,000 miles) slipped out of gear, essentially into neutral. i was unable to get back into gear and had to navigate over 3 lanes of rush hour traffic and coast to the side of the freeway. luckily i was able to make it to the side of the road without causing any accidents, although it did back up traffic. to top things off, i didn't have a cell phone and was stranded. as it turns out my transmission failed. after doing a quick google search i learned that this is a major problem with this year/model honda. on http://www.carcomplaints.com/honda/civic/2001/transmission/transmission_failure.shtml there are 200 people reporting the same problem. many people weren't so lucky and this problem has caused numerous accidents. i am very disappointed and feel this should problem should be addressed! *tr

My husband was in a car accident in our honda civic 2001 lx on august 6th. the accident occurred at approximately 9:30 am. the car in front of him stopped short to try to avoid an accident, thus my husband tried to stop but ran into the car in front of him (i'm told it was a 3 car accident). my husband hit his head on the windshield, his chest on the steering wheel and the air bags never deployed. he was going about 50 miles an hour at the time. the air bags should have gone off. we bought this car new in 2001. i was in a minor car accident with this same car a couple of years ago making a left hand turn on my way to church. at the time, i didn't think about it, but the air bags never deployed during that accident either. i thought it was just because i was going so slow that must have been the reason. *tr

The transmission on my 2001 honda civic, failed without warning. luckily i was in my driveway and not returning from canada on the freeway at 70 mph as i had been a few days before. had i lost all power in that situation, as i did in my driveway, the results could have been catastrophic, possibly fatal; for me and other drivers. i now, having researched online a bit, understand that this is a well known problem with this car. it's disgraceful that it has not been treated as a safety issue. my car has 67,000 miles on it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the vehicle has tech international, model tr418 valve stems. the contact stated that she had two valve stem failures on two of her tires. the first failure was noticed while driving approximately 50 mph. she noticed that the rear driver's side tire was flat when her vehcile started to lean. someone assisted her with placing a spare tire on the vehicle. the following day, she took the vehicle to a tire shop and they placed air in the tires and stated that she must have driven over a pothole. the contact purchased another tire at the cost of $161, but later had the tire company rectify the issue. two days later, she heard a thumping sound while driving and pulled the vehicle over. the front passenger side tire was flat and she noticed that the valve stem appeared to be cut. she called aaa and they changed the tire. the contact asked the tire shop if they purchased their valve stems from dill and they stated that they did not. the contact called the tire manufacturer and they refuted that their valve stems were from china. the purchase date, serial number, and part number were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 59,900.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving 35 mph, the front end of the vehicle was crashed. the driver side air bag deployed, but it also caused the entire steering wheel to explode. all the plastic metal from the steering wheel spread throughout the vehicle. the driver was injured due to the air bag explosion, along with two other occupants. a police report was filed. the failure mileage was 85,000.

I had just purchased a used 2001 automatic honda civic lx coupe and its at about 116,000 miles and the transmission went out. i understand it is very high in miles, but i also believed the false advertisement of "hondas are made to last". a week prior to when the transmission completely failed, i was driving to work and it started slowing down and it felt like i was in neutral. i pulled off to the side and turned off my vehicle and restarted the car and everything was fine. a couple days later the same thing happened and it felt like my car was jerking trying to switch gears. i found it very dangerous because when my transmission gave out i was lucky enough to had turn into a small residential street from a busy street. had i not turn and stayed on the busy, traveling at high speed, i would have been in an accident along with other cars behind me. after further research i also found that this was very common for early 2000 hondas and especially for 2001 hondas. in researching i also found the nhsta conducted an investigation and concluded it was not dangerous enough to resort to a recall. i understand that investigations are done vigorously and thoroughly, however i feel different being that i was in the situation. in my opinion, if it this common and many people are affected by it, something should at least be done. i am a student and just paying for a new transmission is so costly and i find it very hazardous and problematic when my car stops abruptly in the middle of the road. i would really appreciate it if there was a second look at this situation. thank you very much for your time. *tr

5th gear pops out first the shifter started moving it would move out when i depressed the gas and back in when i released the gas pedal. now it won't stay in 5th gear on its own it will if you hold the shifter in place. in 05 they replaced components of my gear shift for 2nd & 5th gear because they were popping out this issue started last year and when i asked about it they said it was probably the tranny so i replaced it last august now it won't stay in gear again there are several tsb's on this but none reporting after the repair of the problem continuing the rest of the gears are solid. *tr

The car is a 2001 honda civic lx with 48,000 miles. i was driving on the freeway at rush hour when the automatic transmission suddenly slipped out of gear, stopped shifting, a yellow warning light went on the dash after the transmission slipped and the car lost power. the warning light was misleading and inaccurate in its assessment. the dealer service center informed me that there was an internal clutch failure in the transmission. the transmission had an internal failure and that it needed to be replaced. but they then said they had never heard of this problem and that it must be only my car that has this problem. i have since found out that it is very common on this make, model, and year. *tr

Nothing leading up to it. was on freeway when the car refused to go anymore and began slowing while merging onto rush hour traffic freeway. transmission failed! was almost hit 3 or for times trying to get this car off highway. recall this problem it is affecting people all around the country. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving 50 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. none of the air bags deployed. the contact received head and chest trauma, and is complaining of neck and back pain. he has seen a doctor for his injuries. the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. the contact has pictures. the current and failure mileages were unknown.

Srs lights turned on and stayed on. in my honda civic 2001 the vehicle was not involved in any crash or other bodily injuries. *tr

Tire has a large 4inch bulge on sidewall. appears to be from belt separating on inside of tire. tire is only 3/32 worn on tread. tires were already changed out by the tire kingdom in seffner, fl for the same concern now tires appear to have the same issue. tires were installed on a 2001 honda civic. *tr

Front wheel bearing failure: while driving on interstate, noted humming in front of vehicle. continued to drive and noted only hummed above 40 mph. changed tires and rotated wheels. continued to hum but louder. took it into honda service where front wheel bearings were replace since the left had failed\, right had leaked grease. (honda civic 2001; 89000 miles.) fortunately we did not wait too long. *tr

While driving on a very busy stretch of double-lane interstate highway, my 2001 honda civic lx automatic transmission failed. the car just slipped into a lower gear and the engine would rev when i pressed the gas. i instantly put on my hazard lights, but that did not stop cars from almost slamming into my car. i was terrified. after coming to a complete stop (again, in traffic - i wasn't able to pull over) and realizing my car was completely dead, my car was pushed down the street (by a police officer) and over to a side street where i would be out of traffic and could wait for a tow. this incident happened on saturday, august 9th, 2008 and today, august 13th, 2008, i am still without a car as a whole new transmission is needed. i have since learned that this is an extremely common problem with 2001 honda civics. in fact, their customer service (1800-999-1009) department confirmed to me that they are aware of this issue with this year, make and model but a recall is not in place. it is very strange to me that a car company would allow people to drive around in cars they know will unexpectedly die for no reason besides a manufacturing flaw. i am very thankful that i wasn't hit while broken-down in traffic, i wasn't in a bad neighborhood, it was daytime, and my cell phone was working. i'm sorry to think that others are not as fortunate. the fact that honda has acknowledged this problem and agreed that it is extremely common is especially disconcerting to me as a consumer and as a driver. i am considering a class action lawsuit. i have attached a link to a website that documents this transmission issue with 2001 honda civics for your reference: http://www.hondaproblems.com/civic/transmission-failure.shtml. *tr

Honda 2001 civic 4 door with 80,000 miles. transmission died on the highway with my daughter in the car. took it to honda dealership and the said i need a new transmission ($2800). car has never had any problems. this happened out of the blue, no warning. there are lists and lists of people who have the same issue with kind of make and model of honda. someone needs to do something about this. *tr

I was coming from leesburg to falls church with a speed of 45m/h my car stop near tyson corner and the traffic was very fast and i was almost going to hit by lot of cars bcz of my transmission failure ,my car have only 57000 mileage and and i have a honda civic 2001 . *tr

Driving 2001 honda civic ex at approximately 45 mph, crashed head-on into side of suv making illegal left turn. there was one passenger in front passenger's seat. neither driver or passenger side airbags deployed. both driver and passenger sustained seat belt bruises across chest. car appears to be totaled (prior to official claims adjustment). *tr

I bought a brand new honda civic ex back in 2001. i change the oil transmission every 15,000 miles with honda transmission oil. there is no oil leakage around the transmission block. the car has only 67,000 mile. my son was traveling on two-way road when the transmission stalled without warning, i couldn't imagine if he was driving on the freeway. at first, i think this incident was rare, and only happened to my civic, but when i read on the internet that so many people had experienced the same problem, then i thought that this must be a bigger issue concerning public safety that needs to be addressed immediately. *tr

Honda civic 2001 transmission failure : have been maintaining my car with regular service schedules. spoke to other folks who own a civic and they too have the same problem. was driving in the highway and when i was picking up speed, the car just wont move. i request you to act on this before we start losing lives. http://www.hondaproblems.com/civic/transmission-failure.shtml. *tr

Within the span of 2 miles my transmission went from normal to not working. my car began to rev high when i applied the gas and took longer than normal to shift gears, and then stopped working at all and my car would no longer move. i was not even able to move over to the shoulder, so for the next hour until a tow truck arrived i blocked a lane of high-speed traffic. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. while driving 60 mph on the interstate, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. when he depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to maintain speed and the transmission failed. the contact was able to maneuver to the shoulder of the road until it could be towed to a repair shop. the failure mileage was 83,204 and current mileage was 83,205.updated 08/04/08. *lj updated 08/06/08.

I was driving on 101 nb when this incident happened. the traffic was heavy and there was jam as i approached intersection of 101 and 85, so i stepped on the brake to slow down behind other car. while slowing down, i noticed that the radio was gone and then came back on after few seconds. then abs and rsr lights started to blink, the car seemed to loose the power, all needles (tachometer, speedometer) came down to 0 and finally the car just stopped moving. i pressed emergency light but it wasn't working. i tried to restart the car but nothing happen. this was very frightening with the car stopped in second lane from left and emergency light not working. there was not warning sign that the car would stop running, i couldn't pull over to the shoulder. i called 911, while waiting to get through, suddenly the all lights came back on. i then started the car, it started like nothing was wrong. so i had the emergency light on, took exit and drove back home. and while driving back home, the car again seemed to have the same problem, fortunately it didn't stop and i reached home safely. i am so scary to drive this car again. i don't know when it will stop in the middle of the road or worse the heavy traffic highway. this is very dangerous situation. had i was driving at higher speed and there was no heavy traffic, and suddenly my car stop running, i could get into fatal accident as well as other who might have involved. my car has only 68,000 miles and in very good condition. i hope this issue can be addressed soon enough, otherwise some lives will be lost. *tr