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I have a 2001 civic ex. The automatic transmission is terrible in it. it's got about 35,000 miles on it, but well maintained, and it already is slipping gears. I can't press the gas more than an inch down or else it just revs up like a manual. it does this in all gears. does anyone know whats wrong with this situation?
I have a 2001 Civic EX, and it's my first car. The brakes grab suddenly when I apply them, and after 3 years my transmission just gave out. It won't shift into gear at all anymore, and the windshield wipers have never seemed to work so well even after replacing them. I'm starting to think I should have gone with a Toyota.
Yes, I do agree with the comment above. I also have a 01 civic ex and my transmission also went out. My car is only 3 yrs old and the reason why I got a civic is because it used to be so reliable. I've also been looking around to find any recalls on tranny, but no luck. I've spoken to many people and they all had the same problems. Some of the people got their tranny reimbursed.
I have a 2004 EX civic, I've had several problems, the drives seat keeps getting loose, replaced the frame several times, windshield due to heat stress, squeaking noise in the front was the shocks needed to be replaced, noticed it when I took a sharp corner. Headlight switch would not turn on the lights. Front rotor became warped so I had to replace them when the car only had 24,000 miles on it, (Out of pocket). Everything in the engine compartment is rusty, I don't look forward to having to fix anything, I will break a lot of nuts. The metal in the car is so light that a light tap will cause an insurance claim. Not a lot to like here
I have a 2001 Honda civic ex. The problems I had are: the molding on the windows has to be replaces frequently, at 38,000 I had to have the transmission replaced due to revving, I have to have the brakes replaced and the system bleed every five months, I hear constant noises from the front end, but of course no reason is given from the dealer. The heat and the air conditioner works when it wants to. (TC)
I have the Honda civic LX 2001. My lemon and me are still battling it out. Thank goodness for my 160 000km warranty as it will be well used. At 126 000 km these are my repairs: leaking shocks only covered up to 60 000km (front clunking noise) make sure they realign car properly (steering wheel "H" is straight when wheels are straight), all round new tires from wear of shocks and I use winter tires as car does not handle well in snow, power steering pump replaced twice (whirling noise on turn and backing up turning), engine mount replaced (vibration at idle), Fuel door release cable, drivers seat bushings, gas gauge metering unit, loose arm rest, plus the radio recall (code needed every time turn on car), fuel light would come on and then go off for 50 km, recall of ECU (computer)
Unresolved issues are: key gets stuck at times, at times when I turn the car on it buzzes, poor mileage, no power on hills, car lunges at slowing or speeding up at times or going from reverse to drive, trunk doesn't close unless you press down over latch.
Today I am going to get them to check my cv joints (pop on left turns), my struts (coil springs) potholes are not being taken well, my trunk release is broken (I locked it now it will not work), my car is vibrating at idle again.
My advise:
Make sure every complaint is on the work order if not they will be no report and no Help from Honda!!! Not that they have been helpful with out a large battle. Having the extra warranty has helped with influencing them.
Get the name of mechanic that worked on car, and service person who wrote up report.
If not getting results, request to talk to mechanic and take them out to car and do a road test: this was the best thing I did. Now granted, my brother and I already went over the car with a fine comb to the best of his knowledge. (hence how we found the engine mount cracked).
I am a female and was brushed off a lot, so know what you are talking about or talk to different service staff each time you go in, could have been a personality issue. I started complaining about my car at 8000km, Fuel mileage did improve some after 24 000km, break in period I was told. I have demanded a rental car, as I live out of town and 20min from a dealer. None who will drive me home even though when I bought the car this was a concern and they told me there wouldn't be a problem. But the sales rep. was gone and manager were new. So ask for these things in writing at first sign of problems or purchase.
I do love the room the civic has. Other wise it would be gone, well plus I cannot afford another car. I bought it hoping to get 15years as others brag, but I doubt it. I hoping to get 6 years or 160 000km.
I have been told that the 2001 problem is design change. So lesson is never buy a car in the design change year. They also went back to MacPherson struts and didn't keep the double wish bone they were using for a while.
Hope this helps others struggling.
Ali.
I have just bought a 2001 civic EX VTEC it very good. It really runs smooth no problems so far. It is stick so this my first car and I think it is a very good car. It speeds fast in second gear I also has vtec and really like. I got it from a private seller and it was cheaper than KBB reatil price. The interior I love the interior it a 2001 but like's like it's new. I hope I have no probelms in the near future.
I have a 2004 Honda Civic EX vtec and I took out the motor then I put it back in and I don't know how to bleed the clutch. when I do, it comes out in a stream, but the clutch still stays in. If you know how can you please tell me?
I have a 2001 Honda Civic DX... Having a problem with the wind noise comeing from the driver side window... when I checked the stripping everything seems fine... any solutions out there please?
The 2001 Civic was a first model year for that particular update/refresh. Generally, Civics do not experience these types of problems when they're updated or an entirely new model comes out. For some reason, this was not the case with the '01. Even Honda, apparently, is susceptible to problems. Still though, I'd put a first model year Honda up against ANY first model American make.
2001 Honda Civic EX Coupe: This is my first Honda. I bought it for my daughter to try a Honda as they say it's a reliable brand. I have always had Nissans, and Toyotas. This is the worst Japanese brand ever. I've had a Mazda too and I think it was a better brand than Honda. I think Honda's quality and reputation for well built cars is gone. I've had so many problems with this car-the tranny had to be replaced, the car squeaks a lot. The front end is so brittle it rattles and breaks with the slightest road bump. I will never buy another Honda ever again. I just bought a 2005 Nissan 350Z and a Infiniti G35 coupe and I love them a lot. The quality and built is excellent. I am now looking into buying another car and it will probably be a Nissan Or Toyota made. NO MORE HONDAS FOR ME.
I have a 1999 Honda Accord. It is 2006 now, I have 70,000 miles on it and it looks like new. This is because I take care of it. The Transmission was shot at 30,000miles and the front drivers seat mechanism was recalled a couple of years ago. Since Honda got their hands on the car.. It has been replaced 4-5 times and still needs to be replaced. Unfortunately HONDA cannot fix my car properly, and after having bought 6 new Honda's...I can assure you THIS IS MY LAST.
After 135,000 miles of no problems with my 99 Accord, I can assure you it is not going to be my last!
I have a 2001 Civic Ex as well. The car ran great for 4 years or so and then I had to have the Tranny replaced at 70,000 miles. At the time I had the Tranny replaced I had two ball joints that were trashed, drivers side CV joint, and my sway bar was a mess. All this as a result of driving to and from work and being very nice to the car. Honda isn't in my future!
245,000 miles on my Honda Accord. I can tell you that a Honda will be in my future. Nothing but preventive maintenance on this hotcake.