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.
TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. CONSUMER HAS HAD VEHICLE AT DEALER, BUT DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. *AK CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS A FLUTTER/SHUDDER SOUND WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND ENGINE KNOCKS ON ACCELERATION. DEALER FLUSHED TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES. REPLACED TRANSMISSION. BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST…
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TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. CONSUMER HAS HAD VEHICLE AT DEALER, BUT DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE. *AK CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS A FLUTTER/SHUDDER SOUND WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND ENGINE KNOCKS ON ACCELERATION. DEALER FLUSHED TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES. REPLACED TRANSMISSION. BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST. MANUFACTURER EXTENDED WARRANTY ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT
CAR POPS OUT OF 2ND GEAR WHEN DOWN SHIFTING FROM EITHER 3RD/4TH GEAR FOR NO REASON AT ALL. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK SEVERAL TIMES TO TWO DIFFERENT HONDA DEALERS & THEY CAN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM IF THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE IT. I'VE WRITTEN TO THE HONDA DEALER CONSUMER AFFAIRS IN CALIFORNIA. THEY HAVE PROVIDED ME WITH A RENTAL CAR A…
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CAR POPS OUT OF 2ND GEAR WHEN DOWN SHIFTING FROM EITHER 3RD/4TH GEAR FOR NO REASON AT ALL. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK SEVERAL TIMES TO TWO DIFFERENT HONDA DEALERS & THEY CAN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM IF THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE IT. I'VE WRITTEN TO THE HONDA DEALER CONSUMER AFFAIRS IN CALIFORNIA. THEY HAVE PROVIDED ME WITH A RENTAL CAR AT THEIR EXPENSE ON TWO OCCASIONS, BUT THE CAR HASN'T BEEN FIXED YET. AGAIN, I HAVE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE CAR LOOKED AT. I'VE BEEN TO THE DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM 6 TIMES, 3 OF WHICH ARE WITHIN THE LAST MONTH & A HALF. CAR IS STILL POPPING OUT OF 2ND GEAR. I'VE HAD TWO OTHER PRIVATE MECHANICS DRIVE THE CAR, & GUESS WHAT IT POPPED OUT OF 2ND GEAR FOR THEM. HONDA DOESN'T WANT TO FIX THE PROBLEM PERIOD!*AK
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.