The 2012 model year was a strange one for the civic. What are common honda cvt transmission problems car. Come join the discussion about performance, tuning, engine swaps, turbos, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more. Eighthgeneration honda civic problems recalls explained. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. This past decade has been one exciting time for honda owners. Honda will usually repair any transmission problem dealing with its models, so it is important to call your local dealer at the sign of any issue. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. Paired with the 5 speed manual transmission i should never. An automatic transmission problem may create a wiggling as gears shift. Below you will find free pdf files for select years of your honda civic coupe automobile. I started having problems with the transmission at about 70,000 miles. I bought it secondhand from honda and it has always been serviced by honda and has been very well maintained. The 2001 honda civic appears to be the worst honda civic transmission problems forums.
View and download honda civic service manual online. See problems for this generation share on facebook. Manual transmission problems of honda civic part 1. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of honda civic based on all problems reported for the civic. Manual transmission parts for 2012 honda civic for sale ebay. Car models such as accord, civic, and odyssey are the worst example of honda cvt transmission problems. Owners manual for 2012 honda civic sedan honda owners. The automatic transmissions are typically more prone to failure than standard or fivespeed versions of the accord.
The 2020 civic received this years award thanks in part to its outstanding reliability and resale value. Coupe owners manual dx, ex, l, lx 2012 covers honda civic. Although the lever was placed in the proper position and the clutch engaged it would not move. This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. First honda has a lithium ion battery back weighing 20lbs.
From what ive read here, honda has extended these intervals. The only car i owned that shifted better than this was my 2002 ap1 s2000. If your manual transmission vehicle is slipping gears, it could be a sign of a worn clutch that needs to be replaced. Search a full range of owner ratings to find out what honda civic hatchback cars are really like to own and live with. The airbags in these vehicles must be replaced due to a safety fault that could cause them to explode. Please narrow the transmission shift cable results by selecting the vehicle. Critics panned it for being too much like its predecessor. For the sixth consecutive year, the featurefilled honda civic has been named best buy of the year in its class, according to kelley blue books. Honda civic hybrid transmission problems car forums at. Get reliability information for the 2010 honda civic from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. I taught my fiancee to drive stick on it when we first purchased it. The 2014 honda civic sedan is a second redesign of 2012 model. A printed owners manual, navigation manual, and warranty booklet are complimentary to the first registered owner, up to six months after vehicle purchase. What transmission problems are common in the honda civic.
The people who bought it have often reported a transmission failure. Both coupe and sedan concepts for the north american market were shown on january 10, 2011 at the 2011 north american international auto show. Jun 01, 2015 transmission failure in those model years is a widespread issue with the honda accord, civic and odyssey. I started my car at the shop, and noticed that its hard to put my car into gear. What are the most common problems with manual transmission vehicles. Automatic transmission problems of the 2012 honda civic. However they told me that a transmission replacement was necessary, but honda agreed to pay half the costs of parts and labor. It would intermittently fail to engage in reverse gear.
To see how frequently 2007 honda civic problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. I have a warranty on my car so ill take it in of it gets worse, but for now ill just chalk it up to being a manual. Transmission failure with the honda civic is a widespread problem in models made from the early 2000s. Jdm 92 95 honda civic sir b16a obd1 vtec engine 5 speed manual transmission. On december, 2010, honda unveiled a sketch of the new ninth generation civic which was described as energetic, sleek and aerodynamic. Car a rac presents recommended by manufacturers oil types. Honda civic owners have reported 69 problems related to manual transmission under the power train category. For manual transmissions, a bad transmission may be a grinding noise or feeling when shifting. Another indication that your transmission may be in trouble is a grinding or shaking sensation. We offer a full selection of genuine honda civic shift cables, engineered specifically to restore factory performance. Well i took my car to another dealership in town and they were much more proactive and helpful. To see how frequently 20 honda civic problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
Honda civic power train 2012 honda civic problems with. For honda pack of 2quarts manual transmission fluid genuine 087989031 fits. The issue is that of the 6 speed manual transmission problems in several major honda. It has an ecofriendly driving mode that displays the drivers fuel efficiency behavior through an aesthetic image on the dashboard. Our list of 21 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2012 honda accord. I drove for half an hour on the freeway, it sat for 45 min, then drove for two min at 45 mph, then i had this problem. A dealer should check a cvt gearbox to make adjustments as recommended in the manufacturers car owners manual. Search used honda civic with manual transmission for sale nationwide. Honda has been experiencing transmission problems with its civic models made in the early 2000s, with the worst being in cars made in 2001. Apr 01, 20 this video will take you through the steps i use when changing honda manual transmission fluid. Always change my own oil and some of the other pm, but cant seem to find any recommendations for maintenance intervals, only to refer to the maintenance minder feature.
Because of cvt continuously variable transmission, a car may stop working properly. More than half of the reported transmission problems happen under 90,000 miles. If you find that car jerks while accelerating, it is a sign of transmission issue. Automatic transmission problems of the 2012 honda civic one problem related to automatic transmission has been reported for the 2012 honda civic. It has driven over 1,000 miles at a time, and it did all of that on a little over 4 tanks of gas which can hold around 11 gallons at a time. Its the only part of the car built in japan and further, its as premium as they get in the manual transmission world. Honda civic shift cable guaranteed genuine honda parts. Honda civic sedan 2012 reference manual pdf download. Other issues include the transmission slipping and failing to engage. Notably, all 2001 through 2011 honda civic sedan, coupe, and hatchback models are affected by the takata recall. Used 2012 honda civic for sale with photos cargurus. Dont buy used honda civic produced in either 2001 or 2002. Owners manual 2012 honda civic sedan honda owners site.
The cvt gearbox automatic transmission atf fluid leaks mentioned by honda problems cause low atf level and require top off. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 26 2012 civic models nationwide. Transmission problems you cant ignore norm reeves honda. Obviously there was some stalling and bad shifting for like a day but nothing different than anyone learning stick for the first time.
Our list of known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2012 honda civic. This would be my third honda if the 2012 civic was the one i was looking for. Transmission failure is most common in the 2001 honda civic, but it is also a frequent occurrence in the 2002, 2006 and 2007 model years. I have posted earlier about my transmission problems with my honda hybrid 2003. Even so, before you take the car to a shop or have. Honda civic hatchback from 2012 owners ratings parkers. It doesnt matter if you have a manual or automatic transmission. Jul 28, 2017 a look at the new honda civic s continually variable transmission cvt, how it feels, how it operates, and some pros and cons, presented by justin pritchard. The 2003 honda accord, 2001 honda civic and 2002 honda odyssey appear to be the worst years for transmission failure. A forum community dedicated to 9th generation honda civic owners and enthusiasts. To purchase printed manuals, you can order online or contact.
Used honda civic with manual transmission for sale cargurus. See realworld honda civic problems as described by other honda civic owners. The honda accord is one of honda s most reliable automobiles. Real mpg average for a honda civic 2012 2017 real mpg was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
May 31, 20 eighthgeneration honda civic problems recalls explained. Honda civic hybrid transmission problems page 8 car. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Beware i have a new honda civic and the stop start system has not worked right from new, it has not worked at all for 10 months,there is a problem right across the honda. Honda introduced a freshly redesigned version, and while the car was technically new from stem to stern, it was very similar to the 20062011 version that preceded it. I created a post on an other french speaking forum, i cant put the link in the post because im a new forum user, but i can send it to you if you are interested here is a summary of the situation.
This is my fourth civic and they have proven reliability. If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, a navigation manual with detailed instructions, settings, and other information is also available. Check out 15 common honda civic problems and complaints so you may buy the right car. Real mpg gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Apr 16, 2015 i have a 2014 civic coupe with the cvt and honestly i like the transmission. Transmission failure is most common in the 2001 honda civic, but it is also a frequent occurrence in. Oil 2012 uk honda civic excessive oil consumption problem. Here are some facts that accually are true to help you make your decision. He adds that manufacturers have direct specifications, but recommends a fluid change around 45,000 to 60,000 miles. Newb here, just picked up my exl last friday, been reading the manual and im totally confused.
I reported it under the warranty but the dealership just said it was normal, and its got worse over time. Craig douglas, president of highly rated automotive service group in indianapolis, says just like an automatic transmission, manual transmission fluid needs to be replaced to keep the internal components operating correctly. Search over 68,000 listings to find the best local deals. Select a honda vehicle enter the year and model to access manuals, guides, and warranty information select year. The accords transmission is generally reliable, but not bulletproof. These manuals require a valid vin and mailing address. Also, see repair breakdown by year, problem area, and repair cost. The most common transmission problem associated with honda civics is transmission failure. It has a four cylinder engine and continuous variable transmission to provide a smooth and efficient ride. My uk 2012 civic 1800 petrol is using ca 1 litre of oil every 500 miles. I was skeptical as well when i went to test drive, but, i had a 20 civic sedan with the 5 speed auto and in comparison the cvt feels stronger, the car pulls harder, feels alot faster peppier.
Its a manual transmission, the gears arent always going to line up perfectly and synchros can only help so much. The worst complaints are metal grinding noise while shifting, transmission downshifts on. A look at the new honda civic s continually variable transmission cvt, how it feels, how it operates, and some pros and cons, presented by justin pritchard. The worst complaints are accessories interior, engine, and body paint problems.
The honda civic ex coupe has a sunroof, easy displayed speedometer, and a spacious trunk. How to troubleshoot honda accord transmission problems it. Feb 16, 20 either way like i said i can feel the gears catch sometimes, i. I have a 91 honda civic with a manual transmission. The most recently reported issues are listed below. My transmission is leaking oil, so i had the input shaft seal and barring replaced. I have a 2005 civic hybrid with manual transmission that has served well for the last 6 years.
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