Power Train Problems of Honda Civic

Honda Civic owners have reported 1,516 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 41 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (562 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (264 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Honda Civic

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
562
Automatic Transmission problems
264
Transmission Failure problems
175
Manual Transmission problems
71
Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems
62
Transmission Gear Slipping problems
50
Transmission Noise problems
42
Transmission Not Engage problems
36
Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems
34
Noises During Shifting problems
31
Vehicle Shudder problems
29
Clutch problems
18
Clutch Pedal/linkage problems
15
Transmission Shudder problems
13
Transmission Fluid Leaking problems
12
Automatic Transmission Control Module problems
11
Driveshaft problems
10
Axle Assembly problems
9
Transmission Solenoid problems
9
Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problems
8
Power Train Driveline problems
7
Transmission Stuck In Gear problems
7
Clutch Broken problems
7
Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems
6
Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problems
4
Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problems
4
Constant Velocity Joint problems
3
Differential Unit problems
2
Transmission Sensor problems
2
Manual Transmission Floor Shifter problems
2
Axle Shaft Seal problems
1
Universal Joint problems
1
Manual Transmission Column Shift problems
1
Automatic Transmission Cooler problems
1
Manual Transmission Lubricant problems
1
Manual Transmission Seals/gaskets problems
1
Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems
1
Axle Shaft problems
1
Automatic Transmission Internal Clutches/bands Actuators/solenoids problems
1
Transmission Gear Indicator problems
1
Clutch Assembly Pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle) problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of Honda Civic

The Power Train problem

While driving, my 2012 Honda Civic hybrid suddenly loses power and steering ability. The vehicle stalls and the steering wheel locks up, making it impossible to safely maneuver. This has happened multiple times, including in traffic, creating a serious risk of collision.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal and brake pedal felt stiff and the vehicle had jolted while depressing the brake pedal before losing automotive power.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Transmission failed   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary in her garage, the vehicle rolled out of the garage down a hill onto a dirt road while her son was in the vehicle.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

While driving I felt a vibration. About 15 miles later the rpms were high and I was unable to accelerate. The car stopped completely on a major road going up hill. There was no check engine light, no warning of any sort.   Read details...




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