New Honda Civic Automatic Trans. Problems???

[Buffalo]

I, recently, heard that Honda is having problems with their new 5-speed automatic transmission. I'm not sure if this is just a rumor, or not.



Do any of you know if this is true & what the problem, actually, is?



I hear that the Civic, with the auto. is rated at 40 mpg. (highway). Is this accurate?



Thanks.



Joe F. (Buffalo)

 

[Simplysmn]

I would say BS on 40 mpg maybe with a 60 mph wind behind you but then again I am not parcial to honda anyway . As for the transmission problem's I have not heard of any . Reason I am saying BS is the auto maker's have been cought in recent times claiming better then actual mpg on the car's they sell.

 

[scootergmc]

I dunno. I have an '04 5spd which will easily get over 40 (about 42-43) mpg at 65 mph. But it's a manual. I believe it was only rated at 32/38 mpg. But as for your original transmission problem question, I can't answer. Sorry.

 

[AABEN]

GO to honda line to check on your rice burner. I thank you will have more luck there!!

 

[Buffalo]

Blackbear,



Could you please tell me what "honda line" is? I've never heard of it.



BTW, I do not own any Honda products. I was just curious about the problem that I had heard about. I own two Dodge Cummins products. I'm a bit surprised that Honda would have problems with their auto. trans.



The NEW mileage quotes for the "08 Civic's is 36 mpg's, as opposed to 40 for the '07's.



Joe F. (Buffalo)

 

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