CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2001 Civic has transmission problems, transmission problems & more transmission problems. Did we mention transmission problems? And a dangerous defect with the front airbag that didn't get recalled for 10 years.
Although eventually the defective 2001 Civic airbag inflators were fixed under recalls in 2011 & 2013, that meant for 10 to 12 years airbags were activating with excessive force where metal fragments went shooting into passengers when the airbag deployed.
As for the 2001 Civic's transmission woes? Honda conducted a major transmission recall in 2004 & settled a class action lawsuit for defective transmissions in 2006. But, neither the recall or the lawsuit included the 2001 Civic.
Last thing to consider - the 2001 Civic is the most-recalled car ever, closely followed by the 2002 Civic & the 2001 Accord. The 2001 Civic is the 4th most-recalled vehicle overall, only a Ford truck & two Ford vans have more.
3.8
definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,174 miles
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Honda. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle hood problems and unsatisfactory service at dealership. 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
(1)hood of '01 Honda Civic ex 2-door sedan popped open and remained loose, yet still attached while freeway driving; (2) vehicle safely navigated to body shop where mechanic discovered that the metal to which the hood safety latch is attached deteriorated and broke, causing hood latch mechanism to break away from radiator frame; (3) new radiator panel was welded to car frame & hood latch replaced.
- Dallas, TX, USA
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