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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 36,979 miles
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Vehicle ( mileage 70,511 ) was about to enter a highway, when I hear a noise in the power train like a pop sound, then start loosing power and stop. I know is a recall on 2014 -15 Honda Civic but when I use the VIN doen not show on the system Honda dealer is not accepting my car for replacing my transmition and they told me to get a lawyer...'''''car was manufactured on 2014. I need help.
- Binghamton, NY, USA
About 15 seconds entering the freeway I decided to merge. As I accelerated I heard something pop or like a clunk/thump sound, like something had shifted, then my car began to slow down. Then when I stepped on the gas my RPM was moving but my cause was not. Good thing I was still on the far right hand side and was able to pull to the shoulder without causing any accidents. I turned the engine off then back on. Engine was fine, it started but I my car wasn't moving when I pressed the gas on drive. I tried to reverse my car but it moved very little as well. Sounds like my problem reflects the recall on 2014-2015 Honda Civic cars regarding about the transmission, although a recall doesn't show when typing my VIN.
- Antioch, CA, USA
The car has a known issue as told to me by Honda dealer with the pressaure player springs failing causing loud grindr noise. It happens when taking off in first gear on these cars. It is consistent with all 9th generation Honda Civics forums list the problem as a pressure plate. Honda is attempting to charge 2800 to fix a plroblem they know is with a flawed part. When sitting in first gear and you let the clutch out the car memakes a grindr noise. One Honda forum list over 52 pages of people addressing having this issue.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
Vehicle mileage: 73,835 description: October 27th, my transmission seems to have expired at 73,835 miles. I was sitting still in the turn lane of a 4-lane highway waiting to turn left. When I pushed the gas I heard a thump. Nothing loud or scary, just a thump. None of my gears would work but the car kept running. Some good ole boys pushed me from the middle of the road.
- Greenbrier, TN, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. While approaching an intersection, the contact attempted to accelerate and the vehicle lost power without warning. The contact had to push the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was also towed to open road Honda (50 us-1, Edison, NJ 08817, (732)-234-9716) where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The contact was referred to NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 120,000.
- Colonia, NJ, USA
A recall notice was issued in September 2015 for 2014 and 2015 Honda Civics due to transmission failures. My 2015 Civic was bought in November 2015 and on Sept. 10, 2018 experienced a transmission failure similar to cars in the recall. I am writing to see if the recall is being expanded to include other cars experiencing these issues. American Honda is maintaining no responsibility and referred me to NHTSA, claiming my car was outside of the recall. But the time frame and problem experienced is suspect.
- Colonia, NJ, USA
All of a sudden the car started shaking, it felt like I had a tire blowout. It was a good thing that I was slowing down for a turn and no traffic behind me. I pulled over and checked out the tires and they were okay. When I tried to accelerate again the car just jerked with a big clunking sound and then it stopped all together. I was stranded with a dead car. The car would not move at all and it only had 61,00 miles on it!!
- King City, CA, USA
The transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, I was driving on the freeway and the car locked up and braked and the front wheels locked up. This is bad luckily I was on a deserted freeway and no one was behind me. This is dangerous.
- Oakland, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced transmission failure. The vehicle was taken to autopark Honda (3630 old raleigh rd, cary, nc 27511) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair cost. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the transmission, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V574000 (power train). The contact was also informed that the engine needed replacement due to a bent crankshaft and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The engine was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000. The VIN was not available.
- Eden, NC, USA
I was driving one mile to work on a paved road. Transmission sounds like it slipping when in motion, RPM goes up to 5 when I going 15 mph. Car was going slow then suddenly accelerated. I immediately parked the car and am taking it to Honda dealership.
- Santa Clara Nm, NM, USA
Put the gear in park. Left car running, while I had to manually close the garage door. Car started moving and damaged the wooden back wall of the garage. My landlord owns the garage and this incident caused $ 500 in damages. This issue could easily kill a person. Why does Honda not report a serious issue like that. They are known to have transmission related issues.
- Niskayuna, NY, USA
I bought a brand new 0 miles Honda Civic 2015 on May 2015 ive been having a lot of problems with my suspension motor mounting had been replaces as well as axels... I'm concern about my family and my own safety I'm scared of an accident for a suspension problem since its front suspension... on the dealer they always try to avoid on telling me the cause of this matter... I would like this suspension problem to be investigate... the transmission is another problem most of the time you accelerate and the car doenst go fast and feels like slips on kicks out... I took the car to the dealer but like always they said they don't find the problem... the worst that the dealer always request me to go on a drive test with the mechanic that's not part of my job they should have qualified workers
- Bell Gardens, CA, USA
Sticking drive by wire throttle body system, when shifting clutch is not releasing right or to the vehicle specs on the vehicle and engine vibration when idling. When starting to drive, vehicle engine vibration when driving on normal road an highway too.
- Bensalem, PA, USA
Purchased 2015 Honda Civic (special edition) in Nov, 2015. When driving the vehicle at any speed (highway or streets), when I take off my foot from the accelerator, the car "kicks" a bit, like there's something going on with the transmission. It does it more often when driving the streets. Then when accelerating, it does not feel that it's changing gears properly. It "kicked" once on the highway and was pretty loud. I'm not a mechanic so it's hard for me to describe what is happening. I thought the car was just "breaking itself in" so I was not concerned. But my boyfriend says it sounds like something with the power train/drive shaft. I looked up any recent recalls on 2015 Civics and there is one for the power train. I contacted the dealer but was advised my car is not affected in the recall. Maybe not, but it's doing the same thing as what the recall describes. I'll be taking it in for them to look at on Dec 30th, 2015.
- Miami, FL, USA
Purchased car with 136 miles on it. Noticed the brakes made a popping sound when pedal was depressed, also a noise was heard when the car was put into different gears. Took it in several times and was told nothing is wrong. Maybe you are pressing to hard on the brakes.third month in I went back again for the gear shift noise and was told thats just how these Civics sound.
- Hemet, CA, USA
Noticed a shudder with vehicle during 1st week of purchase. Thought it was a little weird since being a new car. Assumed that it was an isolated incident with regards to break in of vehicle. 2nd week of ownership on my way to work, noticed the shudder multiple times during stop and go traffic. This shudder later transitioned into a knock or pinging of some sort while jerking and accelerating on its own without any driver input. Very scary at this point...got off the freeway and parked then turned the vehicle off. Upon start up, vehicle still idling violently. Had to get to work so just braked most of the way and drove with added caution. After work, car behaved normally on my way home with econ and air con both off. Shudder is still present to this day during light to moderate acceleration at 30 - 40 mph. I am fearful of using the econ and air con together as this worsens the problem. Honda and the public needs to know about this.
- Sun City, CA, USA
I purchased a 2015 Honda Civic ex with a cvt. I can reliably reproduce a problem with the continuously variable transmission (cvt) stutters or jerks when gradually accelerating at in-town speeds (e.g., 10-40 mph). It happens most often when going from a slow speed (e.g., 10-20 mph) and gradually accelerating. A rear end collusion could take place due to the hesitation of acceleration. I took it to the della Honda dealership in New York state, but Honda has not issued any technical service bulletins (tsb); so they were unable to repair the problem. In other words, the dealership service department was unable to determine the necessary action to troubleshoot or diagnosis the trouble without assistance from Honda. The dealership service department hooked up my car to the diagnostic tools and no service codes or out-of-spec messages appeared, so they said this is normal. There has been a lot of complaints about this particular trouble with the cvt, but Honda is resisting to acknowledge the trouble. I had to pay out of pocket for changing the transmission fluid with a brand new vehicle with only 4,864 miles on it and it appeared to resolve the trouble.
- South Glens Falls, NY, USA
- Woodbridge, VA, USA