2004 Honda Civic transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 31 complaints for the 2004 Honda Civic, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the transmission complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
On my honda civic ex model with the manual drivetrain, the drivetrain will make a grinding noise, while shifting into 3rd gear at 4000 rpm's or higher. I brought my car back to the dealer and it was fixed, now 8,000 miles later, I'm having a reacurring problem.
My 2004 honda civic hybrid started making a whirring noise. I took in to honda and they ran a ($110.00) diagnostic and told me I need a new transmission that would cost me $4300.00. I did some research and found out that they knew there was a problem with this transmission. The dealer revised the price to $3200.00 and told me honda would only pay for half. I told them I want them to replace the transmission since they knew they sold me a defective one and have done nothing about it.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Honda Civic
- Air bags 136 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Cruise control 23 complaints
- Seat belts 20 complaints
- Fuel system 19 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints