1990 HONDA CIVIC
10 recalls, 110 complaints - 7 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
08E050000 Aug 11, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
06E040000 May 15, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.
06E032000 Apr 18, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDE... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
95V103001 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECUR... Read more
90V163000 Sep 4, 1990
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED INTERNAL SHAFT IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE PAWL MECHANISIM MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence
VEHICLE COULD ROLL WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARKPOSITION AND A CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy
INSTALL AN IMPROVED PARKING PAWL SHAFT.
90V126000 Jul 10, 1990
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect Description
POOR ADHESION MAY OCCUR BETWEEN PAINT LAYERS IN THE WINDSHIELD MOUNTING AREA DUE TO DEFECTIVE PAINT BATCHES OR OVERSPRAYING.
Consequence
PAINT SEPARATION IN THE WINDSHIELD AREAS WOULD LEADTO NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 212 RETENTION REQUIREMENTS. LOSS OF WINDSHIELDRETENTION ABILITY COULD CAUSE WINSHIELD TO SEPARATE FROM VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNINGAND HARM VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND OTHERS IN THE VICINITY.
Remedy
REINSTALL WINDSHIELD TO INSURE PROPER RETENTION.
Complaint Statistics
110 total complaints
22 crashes 3 fires 19 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 10 |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 8 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 8 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 28, 2019
Incident date: Nov 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 (NA) HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE RESULTS WERE UNKNOWN. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 28, 2019
Incident date: Nov 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 (NA) HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE RESULTS WERE UNKNOWN. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 28, 2019
Incident date: Nov 1, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 (NA) HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE RESULTS WERE UNKNOWN. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED... Read more
SEAT BELTS
May 13, 2018
Incident date: May 1, 2018
THE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER LAP SEAT BELTS HAVE NOT FUNCTIONED PROPERLY FOR A LONG TIME ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S SIDE. THEY DO NOT RETRACT ALONG THE DOORS WHEN THE DOORS ARE OPENED AND CLOSED. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT AND BEEP ARE NOW CONSTANTLY ON MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO FOCUS ON... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Apr 20, 2018
Incident date: Feb 15, 2018
SEAT BELT WARNING NEVER STOPS AT ALL TIMES
SEAT BELTS
Sep 13, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT AND COULD NOT BE RETRACTED MANUALLY. THE SEAT BELT COULD NOT BE USED TO SECURE A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 7, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2008
I HAVE A 1990 HONDA CIVIC 4 DR 1.5 LITER AUTO. AND THE DISTRIBUTOR WENT BAD-I KNOW THE CAR IS NOT WORTH MUCH BUT IT IS MY WORK CAR-TO REPLACE THIS PART $800.00 AND TALKING TO SEVERAL JUNK YARDS IT WOULD BE $225.00 BUT THE MAN SAID THAT THERE'S NO GUARANTEE THAT PART WOULD BE GOOD AS THIS YR. MAKE AN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Aug 7, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2008
I HAVE A 1990 HONDA CIVIC 4 DR 1.5 LITER AUTO. AND THE DISTRIBUTOR WENT BAD-I KNOW THE CAR IS NOT WORTH MUCH BUT IT IS MY WORK CAR-TO REPLACE THIS PART $800.00 AND TALKING TO SEVERAL JUNK YARDS IT WOULD BE $225.00 BUT THE MAN SAID THAT THERE'S NO GUARANTEE THAT PART WOULD BE GOOD AS THIS YR. MAKE AN... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Sep 10, 2007
Incident date: Sep 7, 2007
THE SEAT BELTS ON MY 1990 HONDA CIVIC DO NOT WORK. I TOOK THEM TO THE HONDA DEALER IN ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND. THEY KEPT THE CAR 24 HOURS, THEN TOLD ME THEY WOULD HAVE TO ORDER RETRACTOR MOTORS. THEY CALLED IN A FEW DAYS AND TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR BACK IN. THEY KEPT IT THREE DAYS, THEN RETURNED IT... Read more
TIRES
Jan 24, 2007
Incident date: Nov 1, 2006
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE PURCHASED PEP BOYS TIRES APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AGO. HE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH ON A SMOOTH DRY STREET, WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER TIRES BLEW UP LIKE A BALLOON. THE TIRES FAILED ONE MONTH APART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS STILL T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Dec 28, 2006
Incident date: Nov 24, 2004
AFTER DRIVING MY CAR AND IT SITTING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 AND A HALF HOURS I NOTICED THAT THEIR WAS FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER MY HOOD. I RAN OUT AND TURNED ON THE WATER HOSE AND STARTED TO SQUIRT IT AS A NEIGHBOR OPENED THE HOOD FOR ME BUT WE QUICKLY REALIZED THAT WASN'T GOING TO DO ANYTHING BECAUSE I... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 15, 2006
Incident date: Dec 8, 2006
MY 1990 HONDA CIVIC WAGON HAS STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING THREE TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH AND WILL NOT START AGAIN FOR 10 MINUTES TO OVERNIGHT. I HAVE HAD TO PUSH THE CAR OFF THE ROAD TO GET IT OUT OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. FROM MEMBERS OF THE [email protected], I HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE IGNI... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Nov 4, 2004
Incident date: Oct 16, 2004
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED. *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
A LOT OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I AM STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SOME THING THAT ISNT LISTED,IN THE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR,I HAVE REPLACED THE IGNITION COIL 5 TIMES AND THEY ARE NOT CHEEP AT 200 A POP. THE STEERING IS A PAIN BUT AN EASY FIX FOR A BUSHING ON THE RIGHT SIDE, MINU... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
A LOT OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I AM STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SOME THING THAT ISNT LISTED,IN THE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR,I HAVE REPLACED THE IGNITION COIL 5 TIMES AND THEY ARE NOT CHEEP AT 200 A POP. THE STEERING IS A PAIN BUT AN EASY FIX FOR A BUSHING ON THE RIGHT SIDE, MINU... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
A LOT OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I AM STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SOME THING THAT ISNT LISTED,IN THE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR,I HAVE REPLACED THE IGNITION COIL 5 TIMES AND THEY ARE NOT CHEEP AT 200 A POP. THE STEERING IS A PAIN BUT AN EASY FIX FOR A BUSHING ON THE RIGHT SIDE, MINU... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
A LOT OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I AM STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SOME THING THAT ISNT LISTED,IN THE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR,I HAVE REPLACED THE IGNITION COIL 5 TIMES AND THEY ARE NOT CHEEP AT 200 A POP. THE STEERING IS A PAIN BUT AN EASY FIX FOR A BUSHING ON THE RIGHT SIDE, MINU... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
A LOT OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I AM STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SOME THING THAT ISNT LISTED,IN THE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR,I HAVE REPLACED THE IGNITION COIL 5 TIMES AND THEY ARE NOT CHEEP AT 200 A POP. THE STEERING IS A PAIN BUT AN EASY FIX FOR A BUSHING ON THE RIGHT SIDE, MINU... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
A LOT OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I AM STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SOME THING THAT ISNT LISTED,IN THE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR,I HAVE REPLACED THE IGNITION COIL 5 TIMES AND THEY ARE NOT CHEEP AT 200 A POP. THE STEERING IS A PAIN BUT AN EASY FIX FOR A BUSHING ON THE RIGHT SIDE, MINU... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
A LOT OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I AM STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SOME THING THAT ISNT LISTED,IN THE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR,I HAVE REPLACED THE IGNITION COIL 5 TIMES AND THEY ARE NOT CHEEP AT 200 A POP. THE STEERING IS A PAIN BUT AN EASY FIX FOR A BUSHING ON THE RIGHT SIDE, MINU... Read more
Crash
STEERING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Nov 15, 2002
A LOT OF THE REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I AM STILL HAVING A PROBLEM WITH SOME THING THAT ISNT LISTED,IN THE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR,I HAVE REPLACED THE IGNITION COIL 5 TIMES AND THEY ARE NOT CHEEP AT 200 A POP. THE STEERING IS A PAIN BUT AN EASY FIX FOR A BUSHING ON THE RIGHT SIDE, MINU... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Aug 31, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
WINDSHIELD LEAKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR, AND I HAVE TO PUSH THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW OUT SLIGHTLY TO ROLL IT UP.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 1, 2003
Incident date: Jul 14, 2002
PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, ROLLS IN PARK, TRANSMISSION WILL NOT DRIVE. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Dec 23, 2002
Incident date: Aug 2, 2002
TRYING TO GET MY SEALT BELT ON MY HONDA REPAIRED FOR LAST 5 MONTHS AND HONDA HAS NOT TAKEN ANY ACTION TO REPAIR THE BROKEN SEAT BELT AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AT THE DEALERSHIP AND AT THE CORPORATE LEVEL.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 6, 2002
Incident date: Dec 5, 2002
CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE BACKED INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO HIS MOTOR HOME.TS *JB
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 1, 2002
Incident date: Jun 2, 2001
THE CAR FAILS TO START ON OCCASION, I NOTICED ON HONDA'S WEB SITE THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT IT DOESN'T COVER THE YEAR OF MY CAR. I KNOW OF 3 OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM SEEM TO OCCUR AS THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE GETS HOTTER. I GET IN THE CAR ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Apr 25, 2002
THE SHOULDER RESTRAINT WITHIN THE DOOR OF THE CIVIC DOES NOT ENGAGE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Mar 18, 2002
Incident date: Mar 12, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Mar 14, 2002
Incident date: Mar 12, 2002
AIR FILTER ATTACHES TO PLASTIC RADIATOR WHICH SPLITAND BURNED LEFT ARM WHILE CHECKING TRANS. FLUID. *AK
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Feb 14, 2001
Incident date: Feb 12, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH HEARD A POPPING NOISE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ON HIGHWAY. CONSUMER MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO SHOULDER 0F HIGHWAY. *AK DEALER FOUND THE THROTTLE CABLE BROKE, DEALER REPLACED CABLE. *SLC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 25, 2001
Incident date: Dec 15, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Jan 16, 2001
SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME ON AND NEVER TURNED OFF. TO TURN IT OFF TECHNICIAN HAD TO DISCONNECT A PIECE UNDER SEAT, THEN LIGHT WENT OFF. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 29, 2000
Incident date: Nov 14, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Aug 22, 1998
THE FIRST TIME THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED THE CAR SLOWLY LOST POWER TIL IT JUST STOPPED, THIS ALSO HAPPENED THE SECOND TIME, THEN THE 3RD TIME THE CAR STARTED AND STALLED AND WOULDN'T START AGAIN, THE 4TH TIME THE CAR WAS RUN FOR A SHORT TRIP(5 MILES) AND AFTER TURNED OFF A LEFT FOR A COUPLE HOURS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 28, 2000
Incident date: Sep 22, 2000
DISTIBUTOR ROTOR CAME OFF ON 3 OCCASIONS IN PAST 10 MONTHS, CAUSING INSTANT ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC IN FAST LANE.. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Apr 15, 2000
THE CAR MAY START ON THE FIRST TRY, OR ON THE FIFTIETH. THIS SEEMS TO HAPPEN MOST FREQUENTLY ON HOT DAYS. IT CRANKS, BUT DOES NOT CATCH. I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM IS COVERED EITHER IN TSB93028, JULY '93, OR ATRATB132, SEPT. '92, OR BOTH. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE IS NOT LISTED IN THE NHTSA SITE. I BOUG... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 8, 2000
THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY OF THE VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE CHEST RESTRAINT TO BE INOPERABLE. YH
SUSPENSION
Aug 24, 2000
LOST CONTROL ON WET SURFACES, CAR SWIRLED, TURNED 180 DEGREE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 165/70R/13 )
Crash
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 24, 2000
THE TREADS ARE SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE.( DOT NUMBER: 82T M&S TIRE SIZE: P185/60R14 )
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jun 12, 2000
THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY OF THE VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE CHEST RESTRAINT TO BE INOPERABLE. YH
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Apr 26, 2000
THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW HAS NEVER FIT PROPERLY IN ITS TRACK. NLM
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Apr 26, 2000
WINDSHIELD SEAL FAILED CAUSING WATER TO DRIP INTO THE CAR DURING A HARD RAIN. NLM
SEAT BELTS
Mar 2, 2000
Incident date: Feb 4, 2000
CONSUMER WAS STOPPED AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT, AND A DRUNKEN DRIVER HIT HIM FROM BEHIND, AND PUSHED HIS VEHICLE INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM . CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 40MPH. UPON IMPACT, PASSENGER WENT INTO THE WINDSHIELD AND CRACKED IT. ALSO, HIS KNEE WENT INTO THE GLOVE DEPARMENT, AND TH... Read more
Crash
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Feb 28, 2000
Incident date: Feb 13, 2000
SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY WOULD NOT RETRACT. HAD TO CUT EXCESS BELT DUE TO INTERFERENCE IN DRIVERS COMPARTMENT AS WELL AS INTERFERENCE WHEN CLOSING DOOR. ALLOWED USE OF LAP BELT. SAFETY COMPROMISES DURING DRIVING. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Feb 10, 2000
Incident date: Aug 12, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash
3 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1996
WATER PUMP FAILED. MJS
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Sep 27, 1999
Incident date: Sep 14, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER UNABEL TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Jul 5, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
WATER (RAIN OR MELTED SNOW) ACCUMULATES IN TAILLIGHT ENCLOSURES, CAUSING BULBS TO SHORT. 1 SOCKET ON THIS VEHICLE HAS RUSTED OUT, MAKING BULB REPLACEMENT IMPOSSIBLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 1, 1999
Incident date: Sep 8, 1995
VEHICLE HEAD GASKET CONTINUES TO LEAK AFTER MANY REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Dec 14, 1998
Incident date: Dec 5, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S HOOD FLEW UP. NOTICED LATCH WAS LAYING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, LATCH HAD PULLED AWAY FROM HOOD OF CAR WITH BOLT MISSING, ONLY ONE BOLT WAS INSTALLED. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 HONDA CIVIC
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 30.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 28.0 | 33.0 | 30.0 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 31.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 26.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 29.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 HONDA CIVIC
7 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
05012004
May 1, 2004
350000 EQUIPMENT
AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE NETWORK. *NM
404
Apr 16, 2004
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
AUDIO, ANTI-THEFT CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT
00006
Dec 11, 2001
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
CONCERNS WITH A CLUNK OR SQUEAK FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER ROUGH OR BUMPY ROADS. *TT
010901
Sep 1, 2001
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
INFORMATION REGARDING CAM-ON FUEL FILL CAP FAILURES DURING SMOG CHECK. *YH
00006
Mar 28, 2000
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
EXPERIENCING A CLUNK FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER ROUGH OR BUMPY ROADS. *TT
97111097047
Nov 10, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKET LEAKS. *YC
HON050895
May 1, 1995
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA CIVIC
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE23005
Opened: Mar 17, 2023 , Closed: Nov 30, 2023
Momentary Increased Steering Effort
On March 17, 2023, The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE23-005) to access the alleged defect of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022 and 2023 Honda Civic vehicles. The complaints report that the momentary increase in steering effort (de... Read more
EA11012
Opened: Sep 12, 2011 , Closed: Sep 17, 2012
Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating
This investigation was prompted by Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 11-017, and was based on reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped illuminating simultaneously.Some complainants also reported that the combination switch (switch) that controls the headlights and turn signals... Read more
PE07028
Opened: Jun 11, 2007 , Closed: Nov 20, 2007
CNG TANK EXPLODING IN A FIRE
IN MID-APRIL 2007, HONDA INFORMED ODI OF A CNG TANK EXPLOSION INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE.THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER AN ARSONIST BROKE INTO A LOT WHERE MULTIPLE VEHICLES, INCLUDING A SUBJECT VEHICLE, WERE STORED AND SET THE VEHICLES ON FIRE.DURING THE FIRE, THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVIC... Read more
DP00007
Opened: Nov 13, 2000 , Closed: Oct 25, 2001
IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR
THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR FAILURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE OR A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
SQ98017
Opened: Sep 11, 1998 , Closed: Jun 3, 1999
THROTTLE CABLE STICKING
DUE TO THE AGENCY'S INVESTIGATION INTO THIS MATTER, HONDA AGREED TO CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE 1996-1998 HONDA CIVICS AND INSTALL A POSITIVE FLOOR MAT RETENTION SYSTEM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE (GENUINE HONDA) FLOOR MAT.FURTHERMORE, HONDA WILL CONDUCT A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN T... Read more
SQ98012
Opened: Jun 30, 1998 , Closed: Nov 2, 1998
CONDENSER FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
PE94055
Opened: Jul 20, 1994 , Closed: Dec 30, 1994
ALLEGED STEERING LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
PE94052
Opened: Jul 11, 1994 , Closed: Oct 27, 1994
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE93082
Opened: Sep 23, 1993 , Closed: Jan 31, 1994
STALLING
There is no summary currently available
HONDA CIVIC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA CIVIC across all model years (1973, 2025).
402
Total Recalls
20,182
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
2,351
Reported Crashes
288
Reported Fires
198
Reported Deaths
HONDA CIVIC - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 43 | View |
| 2025 | 2 | 119 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 165 | View |
| 2023 | 4 | 327 | View |
| 2022 | 4 | 1,150 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 197 | View |
| 2020 | 5 | 293 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 524 | View |
| 2018 | 6 | 860 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 755 | View |
| 2016 | 5 | 1,351 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 485 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 384 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 436 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 620 | View |
| 2011 | 9 | 221 | View |
| 2010 | 8 | 489 | View |
| 2009 | 8 | 499 | View |
| 2008 | 7 | 1,080 | View |
| 2007 | 9 | 1,465 | View |
| 2006 | 15 | 1,709 | View |
| 2005 | 15 | 396 | View |
| 2004 | 15 | 424 | View |
| 2003 | 24 | 619 | View |
| 2002 | 24 | 876 | View |
| 2001 | 27 | 1,357 | View |
| 2000 | 18 | 351 | View |
| 1999 | 15 | 404 | View |
| 1998 | 18 | 502 | View |
| 1997 | 16 | 452 | View |
| 1996 | 17 | 383 | View |
| 1995 | 12 | 252 | View |
| 1994 | 14 | 171 | View |
| 1993 | 13 | 178 | View |
| 1992 | 13 | 113 | View |
| 1991 | 8 | 143 | View |
| 1990 (current) | 10 | 110 | |
| 1989 | 6 | 88 | View |
| 1988 | 8 | 51 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 41 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 54 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 7 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | View |