Three problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 1997 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission starts slipping at approximately 50 mph. Vehicle has a clean history and hasnt been driven hard. I have been contacted by other people with the same car and identical pproblems. This is obviously far to few miles on the car for a problem of this nature since it cannot be repaired and replacement costs are in excess of $5000. Honda refuses to assist me with this and I think it warrants a recall or at least some kind of investigation into their product.
Transmission failure. Transmission slipped/jerked when taking off from a stop. Auto had major service at approx 64,402 mi. Check engine light came on at 71,911 miles. St checked and stated computer needed to be changed. St changed computer. Check engine light came on again at 80,241 miles, st states transmission failed and must be replaced.
Each time I am stopped and the car is in drive the idle fluctuates rapidly between 0 and 1000 rpm. When the gas is pressed the car will jerk into drive and while driving the transmission will slip.