Honda Owner Link - Go here, type in your vin #, see if its been recalled for this. Even if you haven't purchased it yet. If no report has been made, call
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Phone: 800-999-1009
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE
Washington, DC 20590
Auto Safety Hotline 888.327.4236
Especially the National Hotline. That's how recalls are created for ALL cars. If Honda doesn't hear from you this way, Honda can't recall it. There has to be complaints made to them directly.
Almost one week ago. The damn transmission was failed when I was driving on the road. I just bought this car one year ago, and do the regular maintenance. I did the transmission flush before 100,000 miles. But when it reached just over 110,000 miles, the car just can't be moved. At the second morning, the car can be slowly driven, so I slipped it to a Transmission garage. They told me it will cost over $2000 to fix it. I thought it's impossible to me. Then I drove it back to my parking space. I called honda customer service and they refused to do anything. I would like to join any class lawsuit to honda company. Please email me if you have any information at gak1116@gmail.com, thanks!
I see on line that there are PLENTY of complaints about transmission failures. This should be addressed in a recall. I expect Honda to satisfy me somewhat but I also expect that the price of repair at the dealership is going to be more expensive overall. So, no real savings and besides, this car shouldn't have a transmission failure at 82,000 miles. Honda dealer should have caught this problem & at the very least explained the potential for problems with the transmission. I think they also should have suggested that the car have transmission specific service at frequent intervals. Apparently this is not a new problem for Honda: THEY KNOW IT IS A RECALL ISSUE AND THEY SHOULD "HONDA UP' ON THIS!
I called Honda, they are not taking responsibility.
I see that there is a high failure rate of the Honda civic 2002 transmission. I would like to bring up a class action against the company and need help as well as support from anyone who encounter this problem. please email me to hondacivic2002CA@gmail.com
The problem with my 2002 civic is so bad that it stopped me on the road many times and i have to push it to the side for safety. Noticed the problem first when I started the car and turned the gear to drive but the car wasn't moving. The car engine is running but the car is not moving when I press the gas pedal. Sometimes the car will start moving backward when I press the gas pedal and the gear is on drive. The reverse gear was not moving too. I took the car to Canadian tires and they said they cant find anything wrong with the car cos they were able to drive it. They said the transmission oil is good though it look like transmission problem. The engine light was on but they said it can be a problem with the sensor. They did diagnostic and didn't find anything.
The car will move sometimes but the movement is jerky and it will stop sometimes in the middle of the highway. Imagine the danger and suffering I had to pass through. I took the car to the repair shop again and they said it look like transmission problem. They said that the fixing will cost $2600 and I don't have such amount to fix the car I just bought in 2008. The car is still parked because I don't know whether to repair it and if its going to be worse after the repair. I pray Honda will do something about this issue because the safety of the people driving the car is very important.
Transmission started slipping when shifting from 2nd to 3rd, and then 2 days later it failed at a stop light. I pushed it to the side and let it sit a few minutes and it ran again, although slipping worse now. I got it home and now I'll have to get a new transmission. 105,000 miles.
- Bob N.,
Cupertino, CA, US
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I realize the car has a lot of kilometers on it but that being said I believe the transmission should last longer. This will cost me around 2,000.00-2,500.00 CDN to fix and after hearing about the transmission failures for my model year, whether at 50,000 kms or 250,000 kms I feel Honda should help out with the bill.
I bought this car used in January 2010 with 122,000 miles.The previous owner had the transmission fluid changed at 120,000 miles. At 125,000 during other servicing I was told the transmission fluid was black and so I had it changed again. The transmission failed suddenly at 127,000 miles, fortunately near home.
I had the car towed to a AAA approved transmission repair facility who are members of the ATRA (automatic transmission rebuilders association). They rebuilt the transmission for about $2,400 which included a 3 year, 36 month full warranty that would be covered by any ATRA transmission shop in the US.
Before choosing to rebuild I looked into finding a transmission from a newer Civic but all information I obtained from reliable non-Honda sources was that transmissions used in 2004 or 2005 are no different from those used in the 2001-2003 Civics and would likely have the the same number of problems that have become significant in the 2001 and 2002 models. The only thing I did find out was that some of them were made in Japan and some in the US but no one had any data on if there was a reliability difference.
It was recommended that the transmission fluid for this model be changed every 2 years or 15,000 miles using a technique where fluid is added while draining at the same time with the engine running and using the transmission pump to circulate. I am told this can take up to 30 quarts but is the safest way. Although a pressured approach is used at some shops it is not considered the best way to go if a transmission is not in the best of shape and can cause an earlier failure of one that is already marginal. This may have contributed in my case since my transmission did seem less responsive, (more slipping) after having the fluid changed 2,000 miles before it failed.
I am in utter shock and disbelief... I cant believe my transmisson had to be replaced at 110k miles... My honda Civic used to be my pride and joy (emphasis on used to be) "Honda reliability right out the door"... Class Action Lawsuit, count me in...
My story is the same as the other 150+ complaints listed. I am the only owner of this car, well maintained only 125,000 miles. Started as the tranmission slipping when driving between gears. When I got a transmission test ran they said it was fine. Only for a week later, I was at a light and I pushed the gas but the car didn't go, very dangerous. No way of detecting when your transmission is going to give on you. This is wrong of Honda to not fix a problem with all the vehicle, and only recall some. My mom's 02 odyssey was fixed for free with the same issue (with 85,000 miles). This is my third Honda I have owned and if Honda would like to keep my business, they need to right their wrong. Please inform me of any class action lawsuit.
it really sucked ass. i was driving to work into Boston and got caught in traffic. after a few minutes a few shudders. wth? had to put in a lot of gas to move. so i just kept revving to get it moving. lucky there was an exit to Burlington. got off with the hazards on going 10mph. parked at Burlington. waited an 1.5 hrs. tow costed 85$.
ive been working on the transmission lately and it seems that the clutches were really sticky and the VALVE BODY IS JAMMED. so here goes some more painful hrs of cleaning, replacing the seals, and clutches. spent about 700 total with all the belts, fluid, brakes and more.
Regarding: My 2002 Honda Civic LX Transmision Replacement request. This was the first time that I have purchased a Honda because everyone says it will last forever and how reliable hondas are. My brother owned Honda for years and put 300 miles on it with No Problem droved to Mexico from Canada. But I guess not 01 and 02 Honda Civic. I have taken care of the vehicle maintaintenance and that didn't do me any good. The vehicle stopped moving when I was coming back home from a meeting on a weekend. I had it towed to a transmission place and he told me it would cost me $1,800 to re-build my transmission. It cost me about $1300 when in fact my car was at less than 65,000 miles. I've been reading about how this is a huge problem in this year of Honda and that I should probably sell the car now.
This is such a harmful situation and yet Honda does not see the danger of its consumers driving around town to have their cars suddenly give out or rev, and wishing they can pull over without causing anymore safety issues. We need a recall ASAP! Many of us in these bad economic times cannot afford to pay thousands of dollars to fix the tranny nor pay for a new car.
Why hasn't Honda done a recall on 01 and 02 Honda Civic transmission? I am Very upset. I thought Honda would stand behind their vehicles and that the fact we were buying a Honda actually meant quality.
Purchased this Honda 3.5 months ago for my son. This past Sunday check engine light came on and transmission failed. Towed to my local Honda dealer where all my service is done and Honda did pay for 25% goodwill fix. This car has 71000 miles and it still cost me 2300. I think they should pay 75% and me the 25%. Sign me up for a class action suit.
2002 Civic with just under 58,000 miles, same story as the rest on here. Randomly went capoot. This vehicle was maintained regularly, never towed anything, just a flat out poor quality build. Honda won't do a goodwill repair or anything of that nature. Ridiculous.
8 year old car, transmission failure, can't afford to fix, stuck in driveway, estimate to fix is $3500. Car only worth $5500. Not worth fixing. Never will buy Honda again due to this, sounds like it is a common problem. If class action suit is filed, I'm in.
2002 Honda civic with 57,000 miles on it and the transmission failed. Followed maintenance schedule, have proof of maintenance, but Honda won't do anything because all the work was done at a dealer besides the Honda dealership. Paid $2,400 at AAMCO for a rebuild and a lifetime warranty, Honda dealership want $5,000 with a 3 year warranty.
How fast can you say not another major repair on a Honda Wow? I called Honda to complain that my Honda 2002 civic transmission died at 98,000 they said I need to have to tow to their dealer before they can even help. Sorry I towed it to a local guy I cannot offer to have it towed again. The rep on the phone said sorry they cannot help I ask to talk to a supervisor and he said the decision will l not change they cannot help. Wow never again will we buy a Honda - sad to say we just bought a 2nd one a 2010 now I am worried I made a mistake I will have to teach my kids now to stay away from one of the last few cars that was
good.
Shame on you Honda shame shame how your phone tech knows sorry he would not have someone call me or escalate my ticket he said it would not help wow wow not good Honda not good
they know that at 98000 it will fail wow bad honda
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Almost one week ago. The damn transmission was failed when I was driving on the road. I just bought this car one year ago, and do the regular maintenance. I did the transmission flush before 100,000 miles. But when it reached just over 110,000 miles, the car just can't be moved. At the second morning, the car can be slowly driven, so I slipped it to a Transmission garage. They told me it will cost over $2000 to fix it. I thought it's impossible to me. Then I drove it back to my parking space. I called honda customer service and they refused to do anything. I would like to join any class lawsuit to honda company. Please email me if you have any information at gak1116@gmail.com, thanks!
Honda civic sucks!
- Ankun G., Columbia, MO, US