Although the number of manual transmission or stick shift vehicles on the road has decreased dramatically in recent years, from 35. Here are honda civic transmission problems, by model year. Other issues include the transmission slipping and failing to engage. The frontwheeldrive 2011 honda civic lineup offers a variety of available engines and transmissions. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Jun 01, 2015 transmission failure in those model years is a widespread issue with the honda accord, civic and odyssey. My 2012 honda civic exl is fuel efficient, sporty, has enough power to get off an exit ramp or into traffic. The engine in your 2007 honda civic should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate.
Transmission fluid level check honda civic 20062011 2007. The most common transmission problem associated with honda civics is transmission failure. Jul 12, 2018 in this video, i show you how the ac system can cause drivability problems on a honda. This vehicle shifted very hard with the ac on and caused poor driving conditions. It has front wheeldrive and a sporty 4wheel independent suspension. More than half the vehicles with transmission problems had the issue before reaching 90,000 miles. For manual transmissions, a bad transmission may be a grinding noise or feeling when shifting. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 412 civic models nationwide. 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. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Honda technical service bulletins, or tsbs, report that multiple crv model years suffer from manual transmission shifting difficulty. Our list of 19 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2011 honda accord.
We have 891 2011 honda civic vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 385 1owner cars, and 1,461 personal use cars. My transmission is leaking oil, so i had the input shaft seal and barring replaced. Honda has been experiencing transmission problems with its civic models made in the early 2000s, with the worst being in cars made in 2001. Symptoms of honda civic transmission problems signs. Preexisting 2nd gear synchro problem, misaligned bonnetproblem still persists after 3 years. What transmission problems are common in the honda civic. Mar 10, 2020 honda gambled by completely overhauling the civic styling and platform. Make sure your honda civic is free of transmission leaks with the options below. The video above shows how to fix minor transmission fluid leaks in a 2010 honda civic. Get reliability information for the 2011 honda civic from consumer reports. This is due to changes in content and specifications of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. In this video, i show you how the ac system can cause drivability problems on a honda. The 2006 2011 honda civic comes as a sedan or coupe.
Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. Top 10 most common problems for the 8th generation honda. Its all too common with hondas kseries transmissions. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.
The 2003 honda accord, 2001 honda civic and 2002 honda odyssey appear to be the worst years for transmission failure. May 08, 2015 an oil leak on the transmission is a big problem. To see how frequently 2011 honda civic problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your civic and how to check the transmission fluid level. Our list of 9 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2011 honda civic. Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. What are the most common problems with manual transmission.
The most common reason for shifting difficulty in manual transmission is lack of transmission fluid. Manual transmission fluid change 8th generation honda. When introduced, the eighth generation civic won the motor trend car of the. Power or manual windows, locks and latches, tailgate, hatch or trunk, doors. Transmission problems you cant ignore norm reeves honda irvine.
Transmission failure is a problem for honda civics, accords and odysseys released between 1999 and 2004. The list here will be very helpful to those who are considering to buy a used or secondhand honda civic made between 2006 and 2011. I have a 91 honda civic with a manual transmission. The 2011 honda accords upmarket cabin, strong crash test scores, and aboveaverage reliability rating make it a top pick in the midsize car class. Owners manual 2011 honda civic sedan honda owners site. Honda drivabilityhard shifting problems caused by ac system. That said, it has a small trunk and some frustrating cabin features. In many cases, the transmission issues were caused by a defective torque converter. Not only does it cause unsightly spills, but it also affects lubrication inside the powertrains moving components. The worst complaints are accessories interior, brakes, and wheels hubs. The worst complaints are accessories interior, brakes, and wheels hubs problems. More than half of the reported transmission problems happen under 90,000 miles.
I started my car at the shop, and noticed that its hard to put my car into gear. Most variants come as standard with a manual gearbox, although most buyers prefer the optional continuously variable transmission instead. He adds that manufacturers have direct specifications, but recommends a fluid change around 45,000 to 60,000 miles. An automatic transmission problem may create a wiggling as. The worst complaints are transmission failure, transmission shifts and lurches, and transmission shifts hard. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Do a quick search and you will see wheel bearings on this generation of civic are an issue, and honda didnt correct the problem even on the. This manual will be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the model year.
If you have automatic transmission problems in your civic, ie. Check your owners manual to find out how to locate your cars transmission. Problems mainly occur when shifting from second to fifth or third to fifth gear. Used honda civic with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 210 2011 civic models nationwide. Honda has been experiencing transmission problems with its civic models made. It paid off, as the 8thgen civic remained the secondbest selling compact car in the u.