2002 Honda Civic transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 115 complaints for the 2002 Honda Civic, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 115 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 98 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 14 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 25 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 20 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 13 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 98 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Transmission failed and was replaced by dealer at 50000 miles. That put 2 more in it and the one that is currently in it has leaked ever since it was installed. I have kept fluid in it at the correct level and now it is slipping at 92000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. While driving approximately 20 MPH on normal road conditions, the transmission slipped erratically when shifting between gears. The failures occurred more frequently in cold weather conditions. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnostic tests were performed. The technician stated that the failure was related to the transmission and advised that the vehicle be taken to a specialized transmission auto shop.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Honda Civic
- Air bags 249 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 73 complaints
- Lighting 56 complaints
- Seat belts 51 complaints
- Electrical system 49 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints