Transmission Failure problems of the 1999 Honda Civic

Two problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1999 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2003

Transmission (cvt) failed. Needed a new one. (paid under extended warranty) transmission failed again (8/22/02)(81,961 miles)and needed a new transmission. ( paid under extended warranty) 1/26/03( 85,430 miles) --- check engine light came on again . . Seems like transmission problem again. . . Brought to dealership today( 1/29/03) and have it checked. Will wait for results.

2 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2000

Transmission has failed several times. Consumer has had vehicle at dealer, but dealer could not find the cause. 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.




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