UltimateWarrior

I never get extended warranties on anything. Frankly, I think they are a waste of money but in this case I wish I had. I just have this strange feeling this tranny won't make it long.

Oh well, it's only money!

imu123

I had the same problem
I took it to honda today and they told me that they had to reprogram the computer and they even changed my front suspension (because i said it is too ruff) so now the problems gone(smooth and no more jerky shifts) and the car is a lot stiffer (suspension that is)

talk to the dealer they have to fix it....Warranty ---- keep complaining!!!!

UltimateWarrior

Um, I have 83k so I am out of warranty. I can give them a call and tell them I have had this problem as long as I had my car and see what happens but I don't think they are going to do it for free. Reprogram the computer huh? Well, I'll see what happens and give them a call. Thanks for the update!

VTECTypeR

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I have the same problem. Where it jerks. When i took it to honda they said they couldnt find the problem i was talking about. So next time i go im gonna show them my self

UltimateWarrior

Yea, same thing here. The Honda techs are probably told to ignore and shrug off the issue. What a shame. You know they have to know there is an issue but every time I mention it to the dealer they play stupid. Makes you mad.

gearbox

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I think they all have this problem. Just ease on the gas gently so there is a smoother shift. Sometimes if I time it right and hit the gas right when the tranny is downshifting, I hear a huge clunk sound! I think that's horrible and feels like the tranny is coming loose.

gearbox

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The best solution is adjust your driving, even if it means stopping faster to come to a complete stop just when the light changes to green.

UltimateWarrior

Yep, I've resorted to the same habits. I know when it will do it and when I can prevent it from happening now. It's still annoying but I know how to get around it. Like coming to a complete stop at a stop sign, etc. I guess that's a good thing though to do. Maybe the Honda tranny will prevent me from getting a ticket! Yea, that's a positive way to think right?

VTECTypeR

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No its not a positive way lol. Just get it fixed we all know its annoying. Theres no way around the jerking problem around 5-10mph. Just take the honda mechanic person or whoever to show them the problem then they will fix the problem.

PBussman

my tranny is an auto and I've didn't have that many problems with any of my previous fords and my Neighbor has on 03 focus bought it about a week after I got my civic and the only thing that he has had done was oil changes. and I don't care if this is just a defect of our cars its reoccuring in my and apertly in other vechicles from what i have found out and this is not acceptible as far as my $20,000 is conserced

UltimateWarrior

If you say so... I'll let ya know the excuse they give just for kicks. It should be the typical, humerous reply.

UltimateWarrior

Take it back to the dealer and demand your money back unless they fix it. Like that's gonna happen. IMO I'd like to see a class-action suit get going! You know Honda has to be aware of this and all they do is blow it off. Once again, write Honda. Show them you are disgusted and take it back to the dealer every week if you have to. Sooner or later they will get tired of seeing you. Maybe they will address the issue if we speak up loud enough. Hey, why not? If it is a known defect that cannot be corrected then Honda owes a lot of people a lot of money don't you think? I don't feel my car was worth the 17k I paid if this is something that we have to live with.

streetglower

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I think you all got lemons or something. My tranny is fine, and has always been fine. I feel the 17k I paid for this car was worth it IMO. Yes there are some things I wish were better, but these are economy cars, what more can you ask for besides a better tranny as most want.

Ledbelly

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i noticed it the first week i had my vic cuz when im ridin around town (25 mph speed zone) ill just take my foot off the gas and it would jerk like crazy. i tightend the throttle cable and it was fine

UltimateWarrior

I did have a loose cable but that did not solve my issue. It did help with the lag I always experienced when I had to hit the gas to pass someone for instance but again, it's unrelated to the issue some of us have. Lemons? Maybe, who knows. I am quite certain there are more than just the few that spoke up here who do experience this jerky transmission. Maybe it's not on a large scale basis but just from the few people who responded I know it's not just me. Call me crazy, call my car a lemon, that isn't going to change my transmission. I think Honda needs to address this, that's my point and always has been. Until they do I will rant and rave. It helps me sleep after a good vent, what can I say.

All we can do is apply pressure to the dealers to correct the issue for those who do have it. Unfortunately my car is out of warranty so it's a little harder for me to get it fixed even though it has done this from early on. I just kept ignoring it. Please, if you own a new Honda that is still under warranty get it fixed. Make the dealer ride with you and prove to them it jerks. If they can't fix it, demand your money back or another car! Why not?

Remember, one person can make a difference.

redspeed03

ya im having the same problem

gearbox

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Check your tranny fluid level by warming up the car fully. After driving around, turn off the car and check the dipstick. It should be at the top mark. If it's higher, you need to remove some fluid. Overfill can cause alot of tranny problems--especially shifting.

UltimateWarrior

Hey man, is it that difficult to flush/change your tranny fluid? I saw some DIY the other day and it didn't look too hateful. I think with our transmissions we might just have to change it more often and really keep up with it. I wonder what the best fluid is on the market and if that might help matters. I'll check that level out when I get home tomorrow, thanks.

p.s. I don't have one of the good floor jacks or even brace jacks to prop the car up on so I can't do much yet. I only have those long, black heavy-gauge plastic ramps you drive up on for oil changes. I got them at Wal-Mart years ago and they work great. I am also going to get a service manual so I can do more to my car. Hell, a timing belt is $19.95 but look what it costs to have it replaced! Not that I would attempt a timing belt change, just making a point.

gearbox

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Doing a tranny fluid change is easy. All you do is loosen a bolt, let fluid drain, tighten the bolt, and pour new fluid in. The hardest part is not overfilling. Just have to drive it (or put it in drive with e-brake) until the car warms up. Tehn turn off and check fluid level. It should be at full after the car is warm. And no I didn't need jackstands.

streetglower

iTrader: (13)

Damn I had to jack my car up a bit just so it would be easier.

UltimateWarrior

How much fluid does this normally take after it drains? Are we talking so many ounces for a basic comparision? This is just so I get an idea. What happens if you overflow? Oh yea, just drain out some. Doh! Sorry, been a long day...



ps. Sooo, there is no "flush" action. Like blowing it through to clean it better. I always though a flush and fill meant they used a little pressure to clean it. Maybe not. So, just drianing is ok huh? Interesting.

gearbox

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Bad idea to actually flush it out, cause the tranny components will not like it when you start the car without fluid in there. Takes roughly 3 quarts to fill up. Just be cautious in adding towards the end. Remember, you measure the amount right after the car is warmed up. Cold will give you an inaccurate reading.

UltimateWarrior

I may give it a shot this weekend. It's been a while since Honda changed mine. BTW, do you have any ideas what the best brands are to use for tranny fluid for our cars? I'll do some searches also, see if I can find any comments on this before someone scolds me for asking!

(Not that you ever have, just a general comment)

streetglower

iTrader: (13)

best would be Honda Tranny fluid

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

Agreed. This is one thing I wouldn't look for something else.

spyder2333

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yea i had the same problem and i realized it was my motor mounts i fixed only one but the knocking lessened a little..

y.0. KiLLa

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yea..i think our honda trannys are strong..i have only seen a few people who have had problems..n these people have gone throught several trannys..so to me its sounds like its the person drivin the car..not the car itself..i love my civic..sometimes i am ruff with it..but it still goes..and it will continue to go for many many many years to come..o0 yea..whoever wanted a ford..good luck..ull be in the shop every week...our civics will outlast any ford..hell my dads 1987 nissan maxima with 210,000 with original motor and tranny with outlast ne new ford focus.

UltimateWarrior

Well, we will unfortunately have to agree to disagree on this one. I baby the he** out of my car and always had to because of this problem so I know it's not the driver in this case. True, some people do abuse their cars but I still think there is a problem here and so do others. Is it a majority, maybe not. But for a select few out there we tend to agree that our transmission's aren't the best and there are flaws, just like anything else.

I purchased a Honda based on many factors, but the most important ones were reliability and customer satisfaction! Now that I have experienced driving my Honda I am not impressed by the transmission. Now, as you can imagine I am skeptical of ever buying another Honda. I do hope this one lasts and will just have to "baby" it more than I would like to but I have no choice. I know how to avoid the "clunky" tranny but it's very annoying, something I never expected. Again, so much for Consumer Reports! This doesn't surprise me, I have purchased things because of those reports and I've been burned every single time. I cancelled my subscription a long time ago.

gearbox

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My friend has a 99ex with cvt auto tranny and beats the craqp out of it, shifting the gears by hand and flooring it all the time. I can't believe it, but it still runs to this day. Our tranny would be blown to pieces after a year of that abuse (probably less than a year).

UltimateWarrior

Yea, they just don't make em' like they use to.

You know why? Most of the stuff is made here now instead of overseas like it use to be. As each year passes more and more things are designed and put together here which I think is causing some of these issues. I love America don't get me wrong but I think the quality is starting to suffer. Honda's aren't the same. They are still great cars but what made them what they are seems to be changing. Stupid Americans... Fat, lazy, out fo shape, only looking forward to 5:00pm so they can go home and down a twelve-pack. It's true!, don't laugh. Other countries have much different work ethics, they take things serious and that's why I think American cars have always suffered and haven't lived up to the overseas' models. I'll always believe this and the more things are made and designed here the more you will see cars that USE to be good start to decline in reliability. Don't believe me? Ok, just wait and see...