Turn out this is a very known problem in honda civic 2002 models but honda is not doing any thing about, no recalls, no notices. Owners manual 2002 honda civic sedan honda owners site. Truecar has over 1,421,192 listings nationwide, updated daily. This procedure should be similar for 20012005 models that. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 71 2002 civic models nationwide. One such problem is manual transmission wont go into gear when running. Honda civic manual transmission service 2003 20012005 similar. To purchase printed manuals, you can order online or contact. Online library 02 honda civic manual transmission vtec engine complete 2.
For manual transmissions, a bad transmission may be a grinding noise or feeling when shifting. We carry a wideranging catalog of used honda transmissions for. The most recently reported issues are listed below. I bought my honda civic lx new, in 2002 in california. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Used honda civic with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Get reliability information for the 2002 honda civic from consumer reports, which combines. The 2003 honda accord, 2001 honda civic and 2002 honda odyssey appear to be the worst years for transmission failure. Heres a video on changing honda manual transmission fluid.
To see how frequently 2002 honda civic problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The exact vehicle in this video is a 2000 honda civic lx sedan. 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. In this video, i show you how i service the manual transmission on a honda civic. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Honda manual transmission tips solving transmission problems ericthecarguy video description. Transmission problems you cant ignore norm reeves honda irvine.
Table 1 shows 16 common power train related problems of the 2002 honda civic. My 2002 honda civics transmission went at 95k miles. The reasons for manual transmission wont go into gear. While on the highway, the transmission fail without and any warning, luckily no one hit me. Transmissions, or gearboxes depending on where youre from, provide a reverse gear and mechanical advantage to the engines power output.
Most manual transmission issues originate not with the transmission itself, but from related components like the clutch assembly, linkage, or driveline. Manual transmission fluid change honda civic v fix it angel duration. On november 15, 2007, honda recalled 6,545 honda civic. The 2002 honda civic has 11 nhtsa complaints for the power train. Buy used honda civic transmission from our network that offers up to a twoyear warranty on qualified units. Around 80,000 miles, my transmission began to slip out of gear, with no real warning, in the middle of a highway. After making a long drive back to socal from norcal i started to have a bunch of shifting problems and various odd sounds when idling and driving at all types of speeds and rpms. Manual transmission problems can develop due to high mileage, abuse, or lack of proper maintenance. Page 1 of 14 2002 honda civic transmission failure. Your honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. Service dealer mel rapton honda claimed transmision felt normal. Please click on my name for all my other howto videos.
What are the most common problems with manual transmission. Low mileage honda civic used transmissions for sale. What transmission problems are common in the honda civic. The transmission started slipping on our 2002 honda civic and after 2 days the car would not move. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 honda civic based on all problems reported for the 2002 civic. An automatic transmission problem may create a wiggling as. The job of the clutch is to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Civic 2003, 2002 civic hatchback, 2003 civic hatchback. Even a wellmaintained gearbox is likely to undergo problems depending on your driving habit, mileage, and some other related factors. I own a 2001 honda civic lx sedan 5speed manual and i gots to admit i love it. Do you feel shaking or shuddering when you engage the clutch. In this video, i show you how the ac system can cause drivability problems on a honda.
How to check the transmission fluid on a 2002 honda civic. Im having this same exact issue on my 2004 civic with the 5th gear. The handling is spirited and acceleration is lively, especially with the manual transmission. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Westar is a widely recognized manufacturer and exporter of rubber to metal bonded parts for all types of trucks and automobiles.
More than half of the reported transmission problems happen under 90,000 miles. Manual transmission problems of the 2002 honda civic. Autozone carries hundreds of thousands of parts and accessories. View and download honda civic 2002 service manual online. In this article we talk about honda manual transmission tips. Three problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2002 honda civic. Select your year, make, model and engine to find those that fit your vehicle. It doesnt matter if you have a manual or automatic transmission.
The worst complaints are transmission failure, transmission slipping, and pops out of gear. This vehicle shifted very hard with the ac on and caused poor driving conditions. If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, a navigation manual with detailed instructions, settings, and other information is also available. Honda has been experiencing transmission problems with its civic models made in the early 2000s, with the worst being in cars made in 2001. Automatictransmission problems prompted honda to extend warranty coverage to seven years100,000 miles. More than half the vehicles with transmission problems had the issue before reaching 90,000 miles. When a clutch slips, the engine will rev, but the car doesnt move as it should or not at all, says bob waeiss, owner of highly rated integrity automotive in carmel, indiana this often indicates a worn clutch or a clutch pedal that needs to be adjusted. Nhtsa awarded the 20012005 honda civic with a fivestar rating for frontal crash tests. In frontal offset crash tests performed by the insurance institute for highway safety iihs, the 20012005 honda civic received a good overall rating. We have diagnostic walkthroughs and repair howtos that will keep your honda civics gearbox humming smoothly. Diagnosing symptoms of a bad manual transmission axleaddict. We have 112 2002 honda civic vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 29 1owner cars, and 216 personal use cars. On certain compressed natural gas cng vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the cng tank may be heated unevenly, preventing the pressure relief device from venting the contents of the tank as designed.
Factory defect of manual transmission on 2002 civic lx. I have heard that this is a very common occurrence in these cars and this is extremely dangerous and expensive. Come find a great deal on used 2002 honda civics in your area today. Unfortunately for honda, these transmission problems have not only. Changing your manual transmission fluid is a great way to do both. Transmission failure problems of the 2002 honda civic part 1. The number one most common problem is related to the transmission failure 37 problems. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Complained again at 32k about hard shifting felt shift lever popping out of first gear and clunking noise into second. Honda civic transmission problems, repair how tos hondatech. Honda drivabilityhard shifting problems caused by ac system. This is about honda civic 2002 lx transmission failure.
I drove the car from ca to virginia with 100k miles without a problem. 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. In 2004, honda finally admitted to the problem with a 600,000 vehicle recall 4. It has more than 200k miles now, and it runs great. Congratulations your selection of a 2002 honda civic was a wise investment. For a printed owners manual, click on authorized manuals or go to if you have a civic gx refer to civic gx owners manual supplement for additional information. Transmission failure in those model years is a widespread issue with the honda accord, civic and odyssey. The bulk of honda civics are equipped with automatic gear boxes that require little to no maintenance. The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission 34 problems.