One problem related to noises during shifting has been reported for the 1996 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission intermttently, when in reverse, 1st,$2nd gear will make noises or will not move ( gear shift will be in gear but car won,t go. )willkept taken car back, cuz of same problems . Vista more last would not do anything took it to oxnard Honda they found it had the wrong oil in the transmission. Then find out oxnard say's it's not under warrenty, so I had to pay $70. 00.