We have a 2002 Civic LX that has 55K miles on it. When the car is cold the transmission doesn't seem to shift properly. As it shifts to first, second and third, you will see the RPM's on the tach shoot up and then back down as it shifts. After about 10 minutes of driving, it shifts normal. I have replaced the trans fluid at 18K and 33K and used only genuine Honda trans fluid. Has anyone had issues like this and does anyone know of any quiet or hidden recalls from Honda in case the trans is bad. This car has the Continuously Variable Transmission which I hate. It always feels like it is trying to slow down the car. I have driven other Civic's with out the CVT and they seem to run a lot better.