2010 Honda Civic Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 3%of 397 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Honda Civic, 3% of the 397 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had working on my car for the past a month and a 1/2 replacing sensors after sensors on my transmission. I went on li e and researched other people had similar issues like jerking stalling car shutting off while driving on a major highway .I dont understand if I'm fixing what the scanner is telling me why is it its telling me the same codes repeatedly and others code I need to replace? Please help anyone.”
NHTSA complaint #11364252, filed 2020-10, 4 miles“There has been a clicking noise on occasions when I turn left or right at slow speeds. The dealer sloane Honda assessed the problem but was not able to replicate the issue. I noticed the sound in 2013 +/- and I requested it to be checked out during upcoming service appointments.”
NHTSA complaint #10596986, filed 2014-06, 18,000 miles“01/16/2020 . Approximately between 1130 am . 12 pm.I was at a stop light . Light turned green , I had car in. Gear d. Proceeded forward, it's was raining. So the front wheels somewhat. Peeled out just trying. To get grip on asphalt .next thing I know sound of something braking from .I thought it was under car .after that couldn't pushed on gas peddle car would not drive but made a horrible sound . I was able to put the car into n. To push it out of the intersection . I looked through the paperwork seen the inspection report and it shows the transsmition and drivetrain was repaired/ replaced . …”
NHTSA complaint #11300006, filed 2020-01, 143,871 miles“Day1: I have a 2010 Honda Civic ex-l sedan with mileage of 95-100k. I was traveling at approximately 40-MPH (best guess-timate), the vehicle check engine light came on, green light next to drive (d) began flashing and vsa indicator was lit too; vehicle seemed to be a bit jerky shifting. Took it into Honda and they changed transmission fluid, as well as replaced the 3rd gear pressure switch. Day 3: I experienced a similar problem, with the additional symptom of the speedometer display fluctuating wildly / reading too low or zero values. …”
NHTSA complaint #10597087, filed 2014-06, 98,492 miles“When turning left or right or veering left or right the rear tires (mainly the left one) screeches and sounds like metal is grinding on metal. It is coming from somewhere in the tire to middle of the suspension. But when going straight or stopping there is no noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10721345, filed 2015-05, 77,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10054346Jul 31, 2013Honda: due to a clicking or clacking noise, while turning either left or right, the cause of the noise is under investigation. Model 2006-2012 civic.
- 10052468Jun 5, 2013Honda: a clicking or clacking noise is heard when turning either left or right, in some vehicles. Models 2006-2012 civic.
- 10038365Jul 12, 2011Honda: the clutch pedal pops or squeaks when it is pressed. There is insufficient clearance of the master cylinder. *rm updated 7/29/11.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 6 | 8% |
| 2024 | 6 | 5% |
| 2023 | 8 | 3% |
| 2022 | 10 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 32 | 14% |
| 2019 | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 | 14 | 2% |
| 2017 | 29 | 5% |
| 2016 | 36 | 3% |
| 2015 | 177 | 46% |
| 2014 | 98 | 33% |
| 2013 | 22 | 7% |
| 2012 | 49 | 11% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 12 | 3% |
| 2009 | 23 | 6% |
| 2008 | 52 | 6% |
| 2007 | 104 | 9% |
| 2006 | 76 | 5% |
| 2005 | 36 | 11% |
| 2004 | 56 | 16% |
| 2003 | 101 | 20% |
| 2002 | 185 | 26% |
| 2001 | 403 | 37% |
| 2000 | 30 | 10% |
| 1999 | 35 | 10% |
| 1998 | 49 | 11% |
| 1997 | 25 | 7% |
| 1996 | 25 | 8% |
| 1995 | 14 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 6% |
| 1993 | 9 | 6% |
| 1992 | 5 | 5% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1990 | 6 | 7% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1986 | 5 | 14% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2010 Honda Civic
96 complaintsBrakes
90 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaintsBody and structure
43 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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