845 distinct owner reports with a transmission-specific component in this snapshot.
General power-train reports are not automatically counted as transmission problems. Related recalls and investigations must also name this component; they are not linked by narrative keyword alone.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHEN SHIFTING FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR AT 50 MPH, THE GEAR HESITATES AND MAKES A GRINDING SOUND. THE VEHICLE FEELS AS IF IT WILL STALL. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURS IN THIRD GEAR. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, ALTHOUGH OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL WERE EXP…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHEN SHIFTING FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR AT 50 MPH, THE GEAR HESITATES AND MAKES A GRINDING SOUND. THE VEHICLE FEELS AS IF IT WILL STALL. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURS IN THIRD GEAR. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, ALTHOUGH OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL WERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS LESS THAN 5 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE 3RD GEAR CORRECTLY AND CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO GRIND AND POP INTO NEUTRAL WHEN YOU THINK YOU ARE IN 3RD GEAR. THIS ISSUE IS DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE A WRECK. HONDA DENIES THE PROBLEM BUT THERE ARE SEVERAL PETITIONS ONLINE ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE IS THE WORST WHEN IT IS COLD OUT AND THE C…
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THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE 3RD GEAR CORRECTLY AND CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO GRIND AND POP INTO NEUTRAL WHEN YOU THINK YOU ARE IN 3RD GEAR. THIS ISSUE IS DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE A WRECK. HONDA DENIES THE PROBLEM BUT THERE ARE SEVERAL PETITIONS ONLINE ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE IS THE WORST WHEN IT IS COLD OUT AND THE CAR IS COLD. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE THE CAR GOT TO ABOUT 5,000 MILES. *TR
1. PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FROM THE BEGINNING. 2. IN THE 2006 HONDA CIVIC SI THERE IS A GRIND GOING INTO 2ND GEAR AT TIMES, AND ALSO 3RD GEAR DOES NOT ALWAYS FULLY ENGAGE. 3. NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE DEALER TURNED A SHOULDER AND STATED THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE VERY OBVIOUS PROBLEM. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. IN AN ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT PLACED HIS KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND STARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CLUTCH AND SINK ROLLS FAILED. THE CLUTCH AND THE SINK ROLLS WERE REPLACED. APPROXIMATEL…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CIVIC. IN AN ATTEMPT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT PLACED HIS KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND STARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE CLUTCH AND SINK ROLLS FAILED. THE CLUTCH AND THE SINK ROLLS WERE REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH IN FIFTH GEAR, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL FOUR TIMES. THE DEALER THEN REPLACED THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,560 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,813.
WITH LESS THAN 6,500 MILES, THE CIVIC SI CONTINUES TO GRIND ON 3RD GEAR ON A DAY TO DAY BASIS. TODAY FEBRUARY 17TH 2008, WHILE SHIFTING AT HIGHER RPM'S, 2ND GEAR REFUSES TO ENGAGE WHICH CAUSED THE GEAR TO GRIND ATROCIOUSLY. SEVERAL COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED AND OWNERS ARE HAVE YET TO BE CONTACTED WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THIS…
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WITH LESS THAN 6,500 MILES, THE CIVIC SI CONTINUES TO GRIND ON 3RD GEAR ON A DAY TO DAY BASIS. TODAY FEBRUARY 17TH 2008, WHILE SHIFTING AT HIGHER RPM'S, 2ND GEAR REFUSES TO ENGAGE WHICH CAUSED THE GEAR TO GRIND ATROCIOUSLY. SEVERAL COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED AND OWNERS ARE HAVE YET TO BE CONTACTED WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THIS. THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM CAUSES THE CAR TO SLOW DOWN EXCESSIVELY WHILE SHIFTING PROBLEM IS OCCURRING AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR MYSELF AND DRIVER BEHIND ME. *TR
THE CVT'S HONDA IS USING IN ITS 2004 CIVIC HYBRID IS DEFECTIVE. WE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AFTER ONLY 70K MILES (JUST OUT OF WARRANTY). NUMEROUS OTHER CICI HYBRID OWNERS COMPLAINING OF SAME PROBLEM (SHUDDERING AND SUDDEN RPM CHANGES). *TR
ON MY 06 CIVIC SI'S 6SPEED. THE THIRD AND FOURTH GEAR DO NOT ENGAGE, WHEN THEN DO THEY POPPED OUT AND ARE REJECTED. THIS HAPPENS MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN IT IS COLD HOWEVER IT ALSO DOSE IT WHEN WARM, RANDOMLY. THE GEARTRAIN SEEMS TO BE VERY NOTCHY OVERALL AND GETTING WORSE. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FIXED BY THE DEALER ONCE BUT THE P…
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ON MY 06 CIVIC SI'S 6SPEED. THE THIRD AND FOURTH GEAR DO NOT ENGAGE, WHEN THEN DO THEY POPPED OUT AND ARE REJECTED. THIS HAPPENS MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN IT IS COLD HOWEVER IT ALSO DOSE IT WHEN WARM, RANDOMLY. THE GEARTRAIN SEEMS TO BE VERY NOTCHY OVERALL AND GETTING WORSE. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FIXED BY THE DEALER ONCE BUT THE PROBLEM QUICKLY CAME BACK. THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AGAIN, CLAIMING THAT IT WAS NOT REPRODUCIBLE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND MUST BE FIXED. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE IN VARYING CLIMATES WITH THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE REFER TO WWW.8THCIVIV.COM IN THE MECHANICAL SECTION FOR 200-300 MORE PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).
A RETAINING CLIP THAT CONNECTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE TO THE SHIFT LEVER ACTUATING ROD CAN HAVE INSUFFICIENT RETENTION PRESSURE AND MAY EVENTUALLY COME OFF AFTER REPEATED SHIFT LEVER OPERATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POSITION OF THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN UNANTICIPATED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED RETAINING CLIP.