Engine problems of the 2001 Honda Civic

Nine problems related to engine have been reported for the 2001 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 2001 Civic.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2010

My 2001 Honda Civic (automatic transmission) will not move when I put it into gear. I tried all the gears: drive, reverse etc. Nothing happens when I step on the gas.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2007

My 18 yr daughter was driving on a 4 lane interstate on a Friday in rush hour traffic. The average speed on this road at this time of day is 70-75mph . Suddenly and without warning her transmission failed. The car essentially went into neutral. Luckily she was able to maneuver the car to the shoulder. She could have easily been hit and more than likely this would have been a multicar accident. I contacted Honda and they said they only were aware of problems with the odyssey and accord manufactured approx. 1999-2002. I did some research and found there were numerous complaints with the Civic (our car is a 2001 Civic). How many complaints and near miss accidents will it take for Honda to be brought to task for this defect?.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2004

The vehicle was taken in for a recall for wiring. . After picking the vehicle up, the cruise control was set and the vehicle accelerated out of control. The consumer made a 911 call from the vehicle and had to put the vehicle in park to stop. The dealer refused to accept the vehicle for repair.

4 Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2004

When on incline and vehicle is stopped---rolls back when brake released.

5 Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2004

The 2001 Honda Civic lx I own failed on i95. My son was driving the car. There was no warning of safety lights etc. He pushed the car off the highway. The next day Honda care came and jump started the car, it did start but within a few seconds it sounded like it exploded. The engine was turned off and the car was towed to the dealer where it was purchased, coral springs Honda, in coral springs florida. I was told that since I had purchased an extended warranty the cost of the repair would be covered but they needed my approval to take apart the engine, again the stated there would be no cost to me. Several days later I called to see what was going on with the repair. I was then told that they were waiting for the warranty inspector to come give approval before they could proceed with the work. I called again at the end of the following week and was told that no one had come but that they did not think it would be covered. I asked why and they stated that the engine had sludge which was caused by the oil not being changed enough. I stated that it was changed. Needless to say the warranty company will not cover the repair. The car has 61,000 miles on it and the oil has been changed often enough. I believe the sludge claim is bogus, I think it is a cheaply made engine that begins to fall apart the minute it starts. What can I do?.

6 Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2003

In June 2002 I complained about a cracked motor mount, at that time the vehicle had 18,000 miles. I was advised it would not be covered by the warranty unless it was broken. In October 2003 two motor mounts were bad, one was the one I originally complained about, at this time the vehicle had 38,000 miles.

7 Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2002

Consumer stated that when applying the accelerator the vehicle would surge forward without warning causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts.

8 Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

2001 Honda Civic motor mounts had to be replaced. ** answer required***. Motor mounts had to be replaced after consumer rear ended a tree at very low speed.

9 Engine problem

Consumer is not happy with the dealer during recall repair, dealer refused rental car, while vehicle was being serviced.



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