I am thinking of purchasing a 2004 Honda Civic LX with132...
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david craig
212 days ago
Hi, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I'll be more than happy to assist you. Please allow me a few minutes to review your information. Thank you
this vehicle is very reliable. there are no chronic issues with the transmission other than normal wear and tear. sometimes the shifting is a problem but the shift solenoids are very accessible on the outside of the engine and aren't expensive at all. virtually no internal transmission issue at all on this vehicle as long as you have proof of the service records of the transmission fluid being changed at the proper intervals.
Customer
212 days ago
Some websites rank the 2001-2005 Honda Civics as the most troublesome transmissions and some consumers have had problems. What would lend to these types of reviews? And as an expert, would you avoid purchasing this make and model of car?
david craig
212 days ago
I have to apologize. I was referring to the accord. that is my mistake and yes, the civics were very problematic and I would avoid the purchase. I am very sorry for my misreading of the model
I worked on 4 accords today so my brain was stuck on accords
Customer
212 days ago
Have you worked on 2004 Civics?
david craig
212 days ago
many times. that why Im a honda technician
there are 49 bulletins on the 2004 honda civic transmissions and 69 letters of information on issues
Customer
212 days ago
Im assuming that alot of those problems were about the transmissions?
david craig
212 days ago
yes sir/mam
Customer
212 days ago
Thank you.
david craig
212 days ago
you are very welcome. here are some of the issues when we pull up the transmission. (attached)
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I am thinking of purchasing a 2004 Honda Civic LX with132,000 miles. But I am unsure because of the chance of [transmission](/topics-transmission-honda/) problems. Any insights? Mechanic's Assistant: Okay, I'll connect y...
I am thinking of purchasing a 2004 Honda Civic LX with132,000 miles. But I am unsure because of the chance of [transmission](/topics-transmission-honda/) problems. Any insights? Mechanic's Assistant: Okay, I'll connect you to the Mechanic to discuss this further with you. Before I do, is there anything else you want him to know? This car has had the transmission fluid changed/flushed at regular intervals.