Two problems related to transmission fluid leaking 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.
Sudden transmission failure on my Honda Civic ex (2001) on the freeway. Was barely able to get car out of traffic lanes during early morning traffic. Towed by aaa to mechanic and had to have transmission replaced at cost of $1500. Still have problems with leak of transmission fluid. Transmission failure could have resulted in serious accident. Car had only 75,000 miles on it and had regular maintenance at Honda dealer.
Cars transmission started slipping on the way home from work. Going down hill transmission completely failed and engine revved up - would not move. Pulled over to side of road and car would not move. Would not move in forward or reverse. Transmission fluid was full, no apparent leaks. Fluid smelled like it was burned. Car had all service up to date, performed by dealer. Car was purchased brand new from dealer. Transmission had been serviced (fluid changed) twice by dealer. Had car towed to dealer - diagnosed as bad transmission. Quoted price of $3876 to replace. Found numerous reports of other Civic owners on the internet with the same transmission failure. Honda transmissions are obviously poor quality and not reliable. Some people had to replace trans. 2-3 times in first 100,000 miles.