Transmission Failure problems of the 2002 Honda Civic - part 1

#1) overheats/boils reservoir lost 3 caps #2)water pump failure #3)trunk latch doesn't work all time #4)cruise control never worked #5) window washer motor fried #6) can't run ac sometimes heater causes to overheat it will idle for hours but once its driven down hwy it starts to over heat. #7) transmission failure while driving in to library to get my son it was like it went into neutral while I was driving no speed all rpms. #8) ignition keeps sticking won't always start feels like the key is going to break #9) all the windows are now manual drivers side wire frayed and messed up broke plastic pieces. It's held up by pvc the passenger is the only window still operable one motor stopped and never started the other is held up with a door stopper. #10) the seatbelts lock and won't let go even if the car is started but not mobile still in park.

Without any warning or symptoms the engine light came on and stayed on. Dealer determined transmission has failed, based on dtc codes: p0700 a/t system p0730 incorrect gear ratio dealer says transmission needs to be replaced at a cost of (with a used transmission with 89,000 miles on it a a six month/6000 mile warranty) $2,700 installed. I declined. Car seems to be running fine but engine warning light remains on, causing MA vehicle safety inspection failure and I now have 60 days to repair it or take it off the road. The problem with Honda transmissions seems to be endemic, but a secret. Others have fared much worse with transmission failures on the road.

Transmission failed without any warning signs on 2001 Honda Civic. Many other users have had same issue.

I was driving on a busy highway and my engine began to suddenly rev up and car began to slow down until it completely stopped. No warning lights came on in car before or after it happened. I barely had enough time to pull my car over to the side of the road. Had there been more traffic, I would have stalled on the highway which could have caused a severe accident. My car was immobile and had to be towed. I was told that my transmission failed.

Automatic transmission failed abruptly while driving in traffic. Engine revved but car would not move. I was fortunate to be in the right lane at the time and to be able to pull over and push the car out of traffic to avoid an accident. Failure could have easily happened a few miles later on freeway or freeway on-ramp and could have resulted in a serious accident.

I was attempting to cross through a busy intersection when my transmission failed without warning leaving me stranded. I was in the middle of a very busy high speed intersection. Apparently this is a very common problem with this year vehicle. I am lucky I wasn't killed. My guess is it will take someone important getting killed before its addressed.

I own a 2002 Honda Civic lx which is notorious for transmission failures. I became pro active about it when the automatic shifting started to slip. I had it looked at and tested several times, including an entire day with the Honda dealership that I purchased it from. I even sent a letter in 2009 to american Honda motor CO. They all insisted it was fine. On July 8, 2011 while driving on a narrow mountain road in the rockies, the transmission went. The vehicle was towed and replaced and rebuilt. I do have the old parts. Honda, when contacted basically said they would do nothing. This is a long standing problem and Honda has known about it for many years. Does not sit well with me nor should it for anyone else that would want a Honda.

The transmission failed when I was driving on a busy road. I just bought this car one year ago, and do the regular maintenance. I did the transmission flush before 100,000 miles. But when it reached just over 110,000 miles, the car just can't be moved. Onthe second morning, the car can be slowly driven, so I slipped it to a transmission garage. They told me it will cost over $2000 to fix it. I thought it's impossible to me. Then I drove it back to my parking space. I called Honda customer service and they refused to do anything.

Daughter driving 2002 Honda Civic when suddenly car lost ability to accelerate, leaving her alone and stranded late at night about 40 miles from home. Car towed to local garage where assumption is transmission failure (pending). Dealer told me I could (at my expense) have car towed to Honda and pay for diagnosis, but unlikely any responsibility assumed by Honda since car was not serviced there since warranty expired.

2002 Honda Civic ex transmission failure while driving on a busy chicago city street. Could not get car to accelerate. Could only go up to 15 mph in rush hour traffic. Able to get back to my job. Called the dealership (community Honda) where car was purchased. Advised not to attempt to drive the vehicle. It was towed to the dealership. They could only get it to move by putting it in reverse as it had completed quit going forward, couldn't use any drive features.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. While driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle stopped accelerating. The vehicle was pulled over and stopped, but when he attempted to shift it into park the vehicle continued to roll forward. He had to apply the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where he was informed that the transmission failed. He was also informed that this was a common failure amongst these vehicles. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 99,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The engine in my 2002 Honda Civic le stopped running. . . There was heavy traffic and this was definitely dangerous. The cause was transmission failure. . . . The car was towed to the local dealership and the price to retrieve it was over $5,900. The mileage was 100,505. . . Too soon for this kind of problem and absurdly expensive. It is my only car, and I felt captive, for sure. Not a good report for Honda of America.

On a busy interstate, just exited and in a turn when the car would not go any further; only the engine would rev when gas pressed. Had to push the car onto the side of the busy road. We could have been injured even fatally if the car had stopped in the middle of the interstate or intersection of the road. Tried to change the gear to reverse, drive, and d3 with no success. The transmission failed with the entire family in the car! we've owned the car for three years and never had a problem or sign of a problem. We have maintained the car as recommended by manufacture. Now, we have only one car for a working family. We do not know anyone due to just moving into the state. The dealership does not offer a loaner car and does not cover rental car expenses. Come to find out with research, this year and model of car is notorious for this problem and has not been addressed or corrected by Honda. This needs to be a recall; it's only a mater of time before fatalities result from these transmission failures.

I was driving home from work during rush hour in July and about 10 minutes into my drive my car started doing these little jerking movements about every couple minutes or so this has never happened before so I figured id go home and take it somewhere to be looked at the next day about 30 minutes into my drive, I was going up a hill on a 2 lane road and all of a sudden my car stopped accelerating I had my foot all the way down the gas and my car stayed at 15 mph, but the rpms shot up cars start honking at me and swerving around me and I realized immediately that I needed to pull over before my car gave out completely and started rolling backwards down the hill I ended up having my car towed to a local garage where they told me the transmission had failed I just had my car inspected in the spring at the same garage and it passed with no transmission problems at all I havent had the transmission fixed yet but as I was looking into I started reading about how 2002 Honda Civic transmissions were one of their worst years for transmissions and on occasion will break with little or no warning.

While driving on surface streets my transmission failed and I was unable to use my car. I was almost hit my multiple cars behind me as my car had suddenly failed. I could hear my engine rev to high rpm, but the car was not in motion. Thereafter 5 minutes later, the "check engine" light came on. I went to a mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be rebuilt. I've found numerous problems occur on this vehicle after researching it online further.

The contact owns a 2002 Honda Civic. While driving 5 mph making a turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to turn the vehicle back on. The vehicle was towed to a Honda dealer who stated that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 60,000. Updated 10/05/10 the consumer stated the vehicle would not move forward or in reverse.

2002 Honda Civic transmission failure, transmission went out with no warning, when I bought the car new we had the first transmission go out within months, Honda replaced it for a large discount. Had I know about the issues with these transmissions I would have told them to take the car back. Know at 130,000 lost the second transmission and I was lucky I didn't get hurt or killed by other traffic.

Transmission failure, had to be rebuilt.

This is about Honda Civic 2002 lx transmission failure. While on the highway , the transmission fail without and any warning, luckily no one hit me. It could have serious and fatal for me. Turn out this is a very known problem in Honda Civic 2002 models but Honda is not doing any thing about , no recalls , no notices. This issue may (maybe already have) have someone killed. This is website where lots of similar complaints are filed . . Read more...

The transmission failed on my 2002 Honda Civic. I was driving with my wife and 2 kids on CT-15 in fairfield, CT when the car just stopped. Being that it was a 2 lane highway with no shoulder we were nearly hit from behind by other vehicles. The car failed without any advance warning. The dealer says it is a transmission failure requiring replacement at $3200+tax. It appears there have been atleast 100+ instances of transmission failure on 2002 Honda Civic documented at the following web site. . Read more...

My cars transmission if failing again, back in 2010 is when it first started, I was on my way to work, then all of a sudden my car wouldn't move and I was pressing down on the gas pedal, only the acceleration gauge was moving. I called my dad and told him what had happened, so he took it to a mechanic and he said I needed a new transmission, so I had it replaced and the cost came out of my own pocket, and now two years later the same thing is happening again, the car jerks when shifting gears and the check engine light is on again. . . .

Transmission failure without warning.

2002 Honda Civic had transmission failure in the middle of a heavy traffic main street almost causing and accident with my grandchild in the car,this is an on going problem with 2002 Civic and are many complains to Honda and nothing is done about it.

I have a 2002 Honda Civic lx with 95,000 miles on it. The transmission failed on it last Friday. I have been doing some research and this, and it seems to be a common problem with the make and year of car. I had my car towed to a local Honda dealership and was told that it's going to cost me $3,300 + tax for the repairs. I just want to add my name to the list of people that feel they have been ripped off by a manufacturer with a faulty product.

2002 Honda Civic complete auto transmission failure in middle of freeway during 5 o'clock commuter traffic. A young woman was stranded and at mercy of aggravated freeway travelers, could have been victim of rage driver, or could have been involved in major automobile crash.

My transmission failed in my 2002 Honda Civic while driving. Lost all gears and it would not move.

Transmission failure on way to work.

I own a 2002 Honda Civic ex with 085542 miles on it. I was driving fine on the expressway when all of sudden I had to slow due to traffic and traffic resumed normal as I drove the vehicle, the vehicle did not accelerate and was not working on the very busy expressway. The driver behind noticed that my car was not going any faster and assisted blocking car as she placed herself in two lanes. I pulled into a small space on the side of the expressway. I had the vehicle towed and found out that my transmission failed. The vehicle was inspected and the code was p0730 "incorrect gear ratio" called Honda repairs will cost 2,500. . I'm very unhappy I took great care of my car. The worst part is it stopped all of sudden with no warning on the expressway. The light did not come on until it broke down. I'm eight months pregnant and had my other child in the car seat. I could have been killed due to the amount of traffic. Then I called a tow truck that could not transport due to the car seat would not fit for my child. So I had to call for someone else. I spoke to Honda about the transmission , I advised of all the complaints and they advised that was not alot I understand their view on the numbers of car they have made but someone could die due to the transmission and they advised to speak to my dealership so I will but thank god no one has been hurt but does someone have to die or be injured for Honda to send out letters or a recall. I just don't want some to be exposed to all the dangers I was exposed to that day.

Transmission failure because of faulty design by manufacturer. Happen crossing busy intersection. Could have caused major accident.

I had the check engine light came on and excessive engine oil being used. Was taken to a mechanic and nothing was found wrong. 1 week later on 12/16/2008 car's transmission completely stopped working on new jersey turnpike which could have caused an accident. There was no indication the transmission was failing. It failed at 114000 miles. I have found online that a lot of other 2002 Honda Civic owners are experiencing the same issue around the 100k mile mark. Hondas are suppose to be well known as dependable cars and market their cars that way. It is very deceitful. I've had older Civic's that lasted up to 200000 miles and I traded it in and had no issues.

My wife was driving in 50 mph traffic transmission completely failed. It is in the shop going to have to replace transmission.

I was driving on a 4 hour road trip from wisconsin to minnesota. 1 hour from the destination my car started to rev into very high rpms while I had it on cruise control. After quickly taking off the cruise control I tried to accelerate with the gas pedal but it did nothing. I pulled over on the side of a very busy freeway and found that none of the gears (2nd, 3rd, drive, or reverse) would work. I was towed and found out that my transmission failed. The car is a 2002 Honda Civic ex coupe and only has 60,000 miles on it! after reading many internet sites/complaints, it seems that Honda Civics from 2001 and 2002 have tons of transmission complaints. I do not see why Honda will not recognize this and help everyone out who's transmission goes out within 100,000 miles. It is ridiculous to only get 60,000 miles out of a transmission.

Transmission failure.

Transmission failed after some intermittent slippage. Would work in reverse not forward. Took to garage said transmission fried. Replaced tranny and now said the computer wasn't working correctly. 67,000 miles on car. Go figure.

After 10 minutes of driving the auto transmission in my 2002 Honda Civic completely stopped working. I was driving on the highway and had a very difficult time reaching a safe place. The only warning was when I first started driving the transmission shifted poorly from 2nd to 3rd gear. I noticed that shifting problem several times as I proceeded toward the highway and then suddenly the transmission stopped working. I had the car towed to a transmission repair shop and they told me it was a complete transmission failure and would cost $2,400 to fix.