1992 HONDA CIVIC

13 recalls, 113 complaints - 16 TSBs

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.

42,540 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.

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.

16,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

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.

1,921 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED ... Read more

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

4,029 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TRADESONIC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIAT... Read more

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

3,593 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AJ MOTORSPORT

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.

27,176 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CK MOTORSPORT, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. 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 ASS... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.

1,215 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES

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.

1,648 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: E SPEED RACING

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.

845 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TOM MOTORSPORT, INC.

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.

61,944 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THA... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.

1,450 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: POLI-AUTO, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPME... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

292,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ANZO USA, INC.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect Description

A RETAINING CLIP THAT CONNECTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE TO THE SHIFT LEVER ACTUATING ROD CAN HAVE INSUFFICIENT RETENTION PRESSURE AND MAY EVENTUALLY COME OFF AFTER REPEATED SHIFT LEVER OPERATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POSITION OF THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION... Read more

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN UNANTICIPATED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED RETAINING CLIP.

191,289 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

Complaint Statistics

113 total complaints 29 crashes 4 fires 31 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	23
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	16
TIRES	7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	4
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH	3
SEATS	3
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	3
STEERING	3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	3
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE	3

Incident date: May 23, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER BEING PARKED AND TURNED OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAD SINCE RECURRED EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED. AN INDE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2008

1. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT EVENTS LEAD UP TO THIS FAILURE. 2. IGNITION KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED APPROX. 90% OF THE TIME. (CAR IS IN PARK.) THIS PROBLEM DEVELOPED ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. HAVE TO LEAVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION WHICH CAN CAUSE A PROBLEM WITH MY INSURANCE COMPANY IF THE CAR IS STOLEN. 3. MEC... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2008

Incident date: Sep 7, 2009

I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 9/7/09. I WAS INJURED, AND HAD TO BE TAKEN TO SHOCK TRAUMA. MY SEAT BELT WAS ON BUT DID NOT WORK, AND BECAUSE IT DIDN'T WORK I RECEIVED A SEVERE HEAD INJURY AS WELL AS NECK AND BACK PROBLEMS, AND CONSTANT HEADACHES. *TR

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Apr 5, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 HONDA CIVIC. THREE MONTHS AFTER NEW TIRES WERE PURCHASED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES WOULD SPORADICALLY LOSE TIRE PRESSURE. THE RISK OF A CRASH WAS INCREASED. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE TIRES REPLACED WITH THE SAME BRAND. ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2005

PLEASE DESCRIBE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE, FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES, AND WHAT WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE; I.E, PARTS REPAIRED OR REPLACED (AND IF OLD PART IS AVAILABLE) DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION IN YOUR DESCRIPTION SUCH AS NAMES, EMAIL ADDRESS, OR PHONE NUMBER. ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2006

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 HONDA CIVIC LX. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER TRENDSETTER SE TIRES, SIZE P175/70R13. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FLAT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. HE TOOK THE TIRE IN FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE ANY PUNCTURES OR DENTS. NEVERTHELESS, T... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE WOULD START AND THEN STALL IMMEDIATELY. THIS HAPPENED TWICE. HE FOUND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS NOT MAKING CONTACT. HE REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH HIMSELF. THE VEHICLE IS WORKING CORRECTLY AT THIS TIME. *AK

Incident date: Sep 8, 2005

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING MY 1992 CIVIC EX 4 DR SEDAN ON INTERSTATE 95 NORTHBOUND ON 9/8/05. HE HAD THE A/C ON AND ALL WINDOWS AND MOONROOF CLOSED. HE HEARD A LOUD "POP" AND THEN HEARD WIND NOISE. A PASSING MOTORIST SIGNALED TO HIM TO LOOK UP, OPENED THE SUN SHADE, AND REALIZED THE ENTIRE GLASS MOON... Read more

Incident date: May 20, 1997

DT:RECALL CAMPAIGN 94V063000 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH THIS VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS LISTED THE RECALL. VEHICLE HAD A 90 DAY WARRANTY AT PURCHASE, BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO FIX IT. *AK

Incident date: May 1, 2002

CONSUMER REQUESTING INFO ON PASSENGER. NAR 06/18/2003 *MR PLEASE REVIEW FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS. *CB

Crash

Incident date: Mar 29, 2004

WHILE DRIVING MY 1992 HONDA CIVIC ON INTERSTATE FREEWAY AND CITY STREETS, I HAVE EXPERIENCED IMMEDIATE ENGINE STALLING WITH NO WARNING. *AK

Incident date: Nov 17, 2003

IN A FORWARD COLLISION, STRONG ENOUGH FOR MY HEAD TO PUNCH A 2 INCH HEMISPHERICAL INDENTATION INTO THE WINDSHIELD, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS WEARING MY SEAT BELT. THE IMPACT OF MY HEAD AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD RESULTED IN A MODERATE CONCUSSION. *LA

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 11, 2003

WHEN ENTERING THE CAR & SITTING DOWN IN DRIVERS SEAT, THE BRACKET SUPPORTING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SEAT BACK BROKE. THE SEAT IS NOW UNUSABLE & MUST BE REPLACED.*AK

TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFTER KEEPS GETTING STUCK IN DRIVE AND FIRST GEAR. *AK

THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH A RIGHT SIDE MIRROR.*JB

Incident date: Jul 28, 1998

IN 1998 DISTRIBUTOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. AT THAT TIME I HAD DISTRIBUTOR REPLACED. SINCE THEN I HAD A SECOND DISTRIBUTOR PUT IN 6/22/2000 AFTER ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. SERVICE LIGHT AND DIAGNOSE POINTED TO BAD DISTRIBUTOR AGAIN. NOW IT 2002 AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS COMING ON AGAIN. IT ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 28, 1998

Incident date: Dec 29, 2001

LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, THIS WAS THE ONLY TIRE ON THE VEHICLE THAT WAS MADE BY YOKOHAMA.(TIRE SIZE P185/70R13). OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *YH

Incident date: Mar 20, 2002

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE HIT A POTHOLE AND REAR WHEEL ON LEFT HAND SIDE DISENGAGED. *AK DEALER STRAIGHTENED OUT RIM AND REBALANCED TIRE. *TT

VEHICLE WAS VIBRATING DUE TO THE TIRES. TREAD WAS SEPARATING ON 3 OF THE TIRES, AND A BUBBLE WAS FOUND ON THE OTHER TIRE. TIRE SIZE P175/70R13. REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR HONDA, CIVIC, 1992. 3 OF THE 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH A CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER, (1 TIRE WITH THE BUBBLE WAS REPLACED FREE OF ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 29, 2001

LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, THIS WAS THE ONLY TIRE ON THE VEHICLE THAT WAS MADE BY YOKOHAMA.(TIRE SIZE P185/70R13). OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *YH

Incident date: Jul 15, 2001

VEHICLE WAS CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING, DEALER REPLACED DISTRIBUTOR ON TWO OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM WAS REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Incident date: Jul 27, 2000

AIR BAG & 3 POINT RESTRAINT FAILED AND INJURIES AND LOSS OF TEETH RESULTED. WHEN IS AN AUTO MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT???*AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 27, 2000

AIR BAG & 3 POINT RESTRAINT FAILED AND INJURIES AND LOSS OF TEETH RESULTED. WHEN IS AN AUTO MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBLE FOR DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT???*AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 12, 2001

PE00 020; WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND FELT VIBRATION , STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE. FRONT LEFT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. FIRESTONE/ BRIDGESTONE, SF-135ENE, P175/70R13, DOT ELFHCEM441. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER HAS NOT BEEN REIMBURSED DUE TO T... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2000

DISTRIBUTOR HAS FAILED THREE TIMES. PRIVATE MECHANIC HAS REPLACED ALL OF PLUGS AND RECOMMENDED THAT CONSUMER FIND ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE "THE DISTRIBUTOR WANTS TO DIE". *AK THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE EASILY AND STALLS AS WELL. *YH

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED, THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND TO BE FAILURE OF THE IGNITION PICKUPS AND IGNITOR ASSEMBLY. *JB

Incident date: Jan 1, 2001

THE HOOD WOULD NOT STAY CLOSED, DEALER REPLACED THE LATCH AND RELEASE CABLE. NLM

RUST AND CORROSION WERE DISCOVERED IN BOTH A-PILLARS AND ACROSS TOP IN BONDING AREA DURING WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION, THE RUST PROBABLY OCCURRED DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF WINDSHIELD ON PREVIOUS OCCASION. NLM

Incident date: Oct 15, 2000

THE DISTRIBUTOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS COMPONENT SHOULD BE RECALLED. NLM

Incident date: Feb 25, 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Mar 10, 2000

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE, TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND THEY SAD RIGHT AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CURRENTLY, LEFT SIDE WAS MAKING SAME NOISE.*AK

Incident date: Oct 30, 1999

WHEN HITTING A CAR THE DRIVERS SEAT TWISTED AND BROKE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BREAK HIS HIP. *AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Apr 14, 2000

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Apr 9, 2000

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 35-45 MHP ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, AND DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER RECEIVED HEAD INJURY/MINOR CUTS AND BRUISES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 15, 2000

POSSIBLE SOLENOID FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED. YH

Crash 4 injured

Incident date: Mar 7, 1999

WHEN TRAVELING BOLT WHICH HOLDS CRANKSHAFT BROKE, CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED PARTS AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT, AND THAT SHE SHOULD BE REIMBURSED. *AK *ML

Incident date: Aug 8, 1996

THE DRIVER'S SIDE FROT SEAT DID NOT STAY UP RIGHT (THE SEAT BRACKET BROKE AND SEAT FELL BACKWARDS). THE DRIVER WAS WEARING SEAT BELT AT TIME OF ACCIDENT AND WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY DRIVER GOING ESTIMATED 35 MPH (THE HONDA WAS SITTING STILL AT TRAFFIC L

Crash 1 injured

POWER WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLY ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE ,MELTING DOOR PANEL. *AK

Fire

Incident date: Oct 2, 1999

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SHUT DOWN DUE TO THE DISTRIBUTOR MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS, AND DEALER COULD NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM *AK

Incident date: Sep 14, 1999

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT TURN , RESULTING IN CRASHING INTO ANTHER CAR. MJS

Crash

FLOOR MAT PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED AS IN THE RECALL ON THE 1997 MODELS (99E-015), HOWEVER 1992 MODEL NOT INCLUDED. MJS

Incident date: Jul 19, 1999

I WAS INVOLVED IN A HIGH SPEED ROLL-OVER, THE CAR ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES DOWN A 20 FT. BANK, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY EVEN THOUGH THE FRONT END WAS DAMAGED VERY SEVERLY, MY SISTER WAS THE DRIVER AND WAS EJECTED FROM THE CAR, I AM CONFUSED ON WHY MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, SHOULD IT HAVE? AND HOW CAN... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Jul 19, 1999

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Aug 1, 1992

THE INTERIOR LIGHT FOR THE A/C AND HEATING DISPLAY AND THE GEAR DISPLAY (BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS) DO NOT LIGHT UP OFTEN. THE WASHER FOR THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DOES NOT SPRAY WIPER FLUID OFTEN EVEN WHEN IT'S FULL. THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER SCRAPES AND MAKES LOUD NOISE AS IT WIPES. *AK

Incident date: Aug 1, 1992

REAR BUMPER FAILED.

Incident date: Jun 1, 1998

DISTRIBUTOR BEARING FAILURE

Showing 50 of 113 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 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)	26.0	33.0	29.0	Regular	$2,150
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	35.0	43.0	38.0	Regular	$1,650
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	33.0	42.0	37.0	Regular	$1,700
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	30.0	36.0	32.0	Regular	$1,950
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	23.0	31.0	26.0	Regular	$2,400
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	25.0	33.0	28.0	Regular	$2,200

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, 1992 HONDA CIVIC

16 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	2
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	2
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR	2
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	2
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR	1
220000 SEATS	1
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	1
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM	1

350000 EQUIPMENT

AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE NETWORK. *NM

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

AUDIO, ANTI-THEFT CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS HOT OR BLOWS A FUSE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES BRIEFLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

CONCERNS WITH A CLUNK OR SQUEAK FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER ROUGH OR BUMPY ROADS. *TT

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

INFORMATION REGARDING WATER LEAKAGE DURING A CAR WASH. *YH

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

EXPERIENCING A CLUNK FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER ROUGH OR BUMPY ROADS. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HOUSING. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

PROBLEMS WITH HEAD GASKET LEAKS. *YC

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

WATER LEAK FROM SEAM UNDER CORNER OF DASH. *TW

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER HARD TO MOVE. *TW

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY REPORT FOR THE 1992-94 CIVIC AND 1993 DEL SOL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE RECALL. *TW

138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR

BLOWER MOTOR NOISE. *TW

220000 SEATS

REAR SEAT-BACK WON'T UNLATCH. *TW

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

TRUNK HARD TO OPEN WITH KEY. *TW

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.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2022

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... scribed as "sticky steering") occurs mostly at highway speeds after driving for a certain amount of time. The reports have been received over the past 2 years with most occurring with low vehicle mileage. The steering gear contains a unit that includes a worm gear and a worm wheel. Honda stated this condition of momentary increase in steering effort occurs due to two factors within this unit. During manufacturing, the worm wheel goes through annealing and component conditioning processes. These processes caused internal stress and strain within the worm wheel. This strain was slowly released over the first few months of the vehicle life. Over time, the released strain caused the deformation of the teeth on the worm wheel, causing the worm gear to catch on the worm wheel. This results in the consumer’s momentary increased in steering effort. Also, the manufacturing process did not guarantee consistent grease application and therefore, some vehicles within the scope received too little grease which contributes to the momentary increase in steering effort. Analysis of all relevant data indicates that the subject condition occurs early in the vehicle’s life primarily in winter months. Additionally, the subject vehicles need to be driven in a straight line for a period of time, possibly until the vehicle is warmed up, to recreate the condition. The condition does not illuminate a malfunction indicator light (MIL). Some complaints allege Honda dealerships are unable to recreate the condition or state this is a normal vehicle operation. However, Honda released Service Bulletin 23-037 in July of 2023 which accurately describes the condition. To address this issue, Honda directs dealerships to remove the electronic power steering (EPS) gearbox and replace with a new gearbox. Further, Honda stated that the worst case steering effort from all warranty returned parts tested was 2.4 pounds. ODI complaint traffic remains steady. ODI has received 13 crashes to date, 11 of which allege roadway departure due to not being able to overcome the momentary increased steering effort prior to their vehicle leaving the roadway. The remaining 2 incidents claim overcorrection of the steering wheel. PE23-005 has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA23-003) to further assess the scope, frequency and potential safety related consequences of the momentary increase of steering effort. Further the scope has been expanded to include assessment of the Acura Integra and Honda CR-V models. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002

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... , and/or its electrical wiring harness connector were damaged by overheating.ODI's PE information request letter asked Honda for certain data on model years (MY) 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2003-2008 Element, 2001-2005 Civic, and 2000-2001 S 2000 vehicles.Analysis of complaint and Honda data show that a complete low beam headlight circuit failure occurs in models with 2-bulb headlight systems (i.e., a single bulb on each side for high and low beam).Models with 2-bulb systems include MY 2002-2004 CR-V, 2003-2005 Pilot, 2001-2003 Civic, and 2003-2008 Element.Models with 4-bulb headlight systems (i.e., two bulbs on each side, one for high and one for low beam) have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism as the 2-bulb system.MY 2000-2001 S 2000 models with 2-bulb high intensity discharge headlights also have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism.Honda introduced the 4-bulb headlight system in CR-V in MY 2005, in Pilot in MY 2006, and in Civic in MY 2004.On March 29, 2012 Honda submitted a defect information report (DIR) to recall 554,428 vehicles, including MY 2002-2004 CR-V and MY 2003 Pilot.In the DIR, Honda stated that tension from the combination switch wiring harness to the electrical terminal for the low beam headlight circuit could cause a small amount of motion as the combination switch was operated.This motion, over time, can wear the surface of the terminal creating copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, which may cause the terminal to melt within the harness connector.ODI continued its investigation, and on August 31, 2012 Honda submitted another DIR to recall an additional 820,789 vehicles.This report included the MY 2002 Civic vehicles which were not subject to a prior safety recall (04V-086) for headlights, all of MY 2003 Civic, and MY 2004-2005 Pilot.Honda's DIR advised that operation of the turn signal switch lever at high speed and/or with heavy force can cause movement between the combination switch body and the sub-harness wiring connector.This can cause wear and continued movement can create copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, and potentially causing the terminal to melt within the harness connector. Please see both DIRs at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/ under safety recall 12V-136 for complete details.Honda also provided additional information on the Element model, stating that it was not recalled due to it's very low failure rate.Honda sold 301,497 Element vehicles in the United States and received 17 reports, while ODI received one report (see VOQ 10395219).Honda's technical explanation for the low rate, which was submitted under request for confidentiality, is that the headlight switch, as installed in the Element, reacts differently to the forces applied to it as compared to the recalled models.See attachment for additional information.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003

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

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1992

IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR

THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR FAILURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE OR A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1996

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

SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1996

CONDENSER FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE

SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993

ALLEGED STEERING LOCKUP

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988

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 (current)	13	113
1991	8	143	View
1990	10	110	View
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

Other HONDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ACCORD	1,544	31,106	View
ODYSSEY	1,083	15,814	View
PILOT	1,019	12,296	View
ACCORD HYBRID	883	1,156	View
CR-V	820	20,314	View
INSIGHT	709	669	View
PASSPORT	510	2,127	View
FIT	348	2,698	View

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