Harsh Transmission Engagemnet After Engine Auto Stop on Honda Civic

Submitted by Jim Taddei · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

A harsh engagement of the automatic transmission may be noted after the engine auto stops. A software update for the powertrain control module (PCM) / constantly variable transmission (CVT) is available which may correct this issue.

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Honda Civic vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 107,307 miles
(60,000 - 168,000)

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