1998 HONDA CIVIC

18 recalls, 502 complaints - 145 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or... Read more

1,439,841 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

6,545 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

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 AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST 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 ASSOCIA... 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

AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

87,745 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC

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 ALFAOTTO 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 ASSOCIATED EQUIPM... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.

724 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ALFAOTTO AUTO ACCESSORIES

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.

Consequence

WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.

1,000,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Defect Description

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ACCESSORY DRIVER-SIDE FLOOR MATS USED IN 1996-1998 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DUE TO THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR ON THESE VEHICLES, A MISPOSITIONED FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Consequence

THE FLOOR MAT COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.

Remedy

IF A CUSTOMER HAS A GENUINE HONDA DRIVER-SIDE FLOOR MAT, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A POSITIVE FLOOR MAT RETENTION SYSTEM CONSISTING OF A GROMMET IN THE FLOOR MAT AND A PIN BRACKET IN THE CAR.

943,005 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. THE CLOTH FLAPS COVERING THE FOLDED AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN TUCKED IN TOO FAR.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG. IN A CRASH, AN IMPROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG MODULE TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM FROM OCCURRING.

9,558 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

Complaint Statistics

502 total complaints 92 crashes 3 fires 60 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	61
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	40
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH	38
AIR BAGS	31
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	22
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	18
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE	16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION	15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	13
TIRES	13

Incident date: Jan 23, 2023

My issues are related to the SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 1997-2003 QX4 IN SALT STATES FRONT STRUT HOUSING CORROSION. I brought my car in for the recall at Infiniti of Bloomington, Minnesota and they only fixed the Driver’s side strut housing using a brace but only painted the Passenger’s side. Now th... Read more

Incident date: Jul 21, 2022

The contact’s daughter owns a 1998 Honda Civic equipped with Continental tires, Tire Line: General Altimax RT43, Tire Size: 185/65/R14, DOT Number: 6Y6LWBLJ1221. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side front tire had a blowout. The contac... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2001

FOR RECALL ON A 1998 HONDA CIVIC DX REPLACE AIR BAG ,FUEL TANKERS, IGNITION SWITCH,FLOOR MAT.

Incident date: Feb 10, 2001

FOR RECALL ON A 1998 HONDA CIVIC DX REPLACE AIR BAG ,FUEL TANKERS, IGNITION SWITCH,FLOOR MAT.

Incident date: Feb 10, 2001

FOR RECALL ON A 1998 HONDA CIVIC DX REPLACE AIR BAG ,FUEL TANKERS, IGNITION SWITCH,FLOOR MAT.

Incident date: Dec 15, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 HONDA CIVIC COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, WHEN SHE CRASHED INTO A TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED COLLARBONE, LEFT KNEE AND RIGHT SHOULDER WAS BRUISED. THE CONTACT DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HER COLLARBONE. A... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 7, 2020

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL R... Read more

Incident date: May 18, 2018

WE WERE ON A CITY STREET, APPROACHED AN UNKNOWN DIP IN THE ROAD. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, THE HEADLINER IS SHREDDED. THERE IS NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER, FENDERS OR HOOD. THE SRS SYSTEM LIGHT IS ON. THE DOOR LOCKS WON'T WORK FROM THE FOB. THE SEATBELTS DO APPEAR TO BE FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY.... Read more

Incident date: May 18, 2018

Incident date: Mar 20, 2020

I RECEIVED THIS RECALL NOTICE IN MARCH ATTACHED, ON MY HONDA CIVIC THAT IS IN EVERYDAY USE AND HAS 160000 MILES ON IT. VIN [XXX], NHTSA RECALL 20V-02600 I CREATED A CASE #[XXX] WITH HONDA AND ATTEMPTED TO HAVE UPDATED INFO ON RECALL REPAIR. IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 6 MONTHS SINCE RECALL ANNOUNCED. ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 2020

Incident date: Jul 6, 2020

NO FIX AVAILABLE FOR RECALL ON DRIVERS AIR BAG AND SRS LIGHT ON DUE TO DRIVERS AIRBAG

Incident date: Jan 17, 2020

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. HON... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNO... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED TH... Read more

Incident date: Jan 17, 2020

Incident date: Feb 1, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED THROUGH EMISSIONS THAT HER VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION HONDA TUCSON AUTO MALL (810 W WETMORE RD, TUCSON, AZ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2020

Incident date: Mar 18, 2020

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC COUPE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2020

I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MY AUTO MOBILE DIVISION, ABOUT AN AUTO MOBILE RECALL .

Incident date: Aug 1, 2018

IT NEED SEAT LIGHT DONT WORK TITE DPNT MATCH CHECK ENVINE LIGHT IS ON BRAKE LIGHT IS ON

Incident date: Aug 1, 2018

IT NEED SEAT LIGHT DONT WORK TITE DPNT MATCH CHECK ENVINE LIGHT IS ON BRAKE LIGHT IS ON

Incident date: Aug 1, 2018

IT NEED SEAT LIGHT DONT WORK TITE DPNT MATCH CHECK ENVINE LIGHT IS ON BRAKE LIGHT IS ON

Incident date: May 16, 2017

KEY WON'T COME OUT OF SWITCH WHEN IN PARK. WAS TOLD NHTSA 610316 IS THE FIX, BUT CAN'T FIND ON INTERNET.

Incident date: Nov 4, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 211,000.

Crash

Incident date: Mar 6, 2016

TAKATA RECALL SO I W ON MY WAY TO WORK AD S INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AT THE TIME ALL I KNEW WAS AFTER TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE CAR WAS TOED AND CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS I WAS TICKETED FOR CARELESS DRIVING. AFTER PAYING TO GET THE VEHICLE BACK IN MY POSSESSION I WAS LO... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jul 18, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE IMPACT DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD AND SMOKE ESCAPED FROM THE AIR BAGS INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 28, 2015

THERE IS A RECALL ON 1998 HONDA CIVICS FOR THE IGNITION. I AM BEING TOLD MY CAR IS NOT IN THE RECALL . MY CAR SHOULD BE PART OF THE RECALL IT IS STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC DUE TO THE IGNITION LOSING IT'S CONNECTION . IT HAS ALMOST COST ME MY LIFE A FEW TIMES . THE CAR HAS BECOME UNUSABLE ... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2002

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE CONTACT HAD TO HOLD THE IGNITION KEY IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RUN. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTI... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHAT PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MAN... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2014

Incident date: Jan 1, 2013

CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. HAVE TO WAIT 5 TO 10 MINUTES TO RESTART. MECHANIC TRIED SEVERAL REPAIRS AND FINALLY CONCLUDED IT'S A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. NHTSA RECALL # 02V-120. TODAY, I ALMOST GOT HIT AND PARKED IT UNTIL PROBLEM IS FIXED. LUCKY TO HAVE A BACKUP CAR. HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE SAID ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2000

DURING 2000 (EST) I BROUGHT MY CAR TO HONDA DEALER TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.AND GET A NEW SET OF KEYS I THINK I PAID ABOUT $800 I NEVER RECEIVE ANY RECALL NOTICE UNTIL THIS YEAR MY MECHANIC CHECK AND HE SAID MY CAR HAD RECALL. .I FURTHER REFER TO INTERNET THAT SOME CAR WERE REPAIRED FREE IN C... Read more

Incident date: Sep 27, 2014

1998 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED LAST YEAR, THE VEHICLE STALLED A NUMBER OF TIMES, WHILE HE WAS WIFE WAS DRIVING. IT HAPPENED ABOUT 14 TIMES, OVER A PERIOD OF JUST A FEW DAYS. *JB

Incident date: Feb 18, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MAD... Read more

Incident date: Jan 17, 2015

ON SATURDAY, 01/17/2015, WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON BUSY STREET CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING. I HAD TO PULL OVER TO MIDDLE MEDIAN LANE, AND THEN RECEIVED HELP TO PUSH CAR OUT OF BUSY STREET/TRAFFIC TO SAFETY ON SIDESTREET CURB. THE CAR WOULD NOT START, IT CRANKED AND TRIED TO TURN OVER ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 17, 2015

Incident date: Oct 27, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD ON THE FRONT PASSENGERS SIDE NEAR THE STEERING WHEEL WAS CRACKED. AS A RESULT, THE AIR BAGS WERE EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2014

THE IMPACT WAS AT ABOUT 37 MPH, THE IMPACT WAS IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR, THE FAILURE OF THE AIR BAGS TO OPEN AT THE TIME OF THE IMPACT. *TR

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Oct 16, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2014

Incident date: Oct 12, 2012

MY CAR STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. SPEED DOESN'T MATTER. ALL DASH LIGHTS GO OUT. HEADLIGHTS BARELY LIGHT AT NIGHT WHEN IT OCCURS. YOU LOSE ALL POWER. ONE DAY IT MIGHT DO IT 4 TIMES, THE NEXT IT MIGHT NOT DO IT ALL. IF YOU TURN THE KEY OFF AND TRY STARTING IT AGAIN SOMETIMES IT STARTS RIGHT UP, OTHER TIM... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL AND SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE, DISSECTED AORTA, AND WAS IN CARDIAC IN... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 18, 2013

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO MAKE A HARD STOP. ON STOPPING THE VEHICLE BRAKES FAILED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL HIT THE FLOOR. VERY LUCKY THAT NO VEHICLE OR PEDESTRIAN WERE HIT. CAR WAS APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES FROM HOME. DROVE REMAINING DISTANCE AT 5 MPH WITH PARKING BRAKE ONLY. ON INSPECTI... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2013

Incident date: Jul 22, 2013

MY CAR CUT OFF FOR NO REASON WHILE I WAS IN MOTION. I HAD JUST GOT A NEW DISTRIBUTOR. I NEED TO MAKE SURE MY VIN IS ON THE LIST SO I CAN GET MY IGNITION SWITCHED REPLACED. IT WAS A ISSUE WHEN I CALLED HONDA. HONDA SAID THAT MY CAR WAS NEVER FIXED PREVIOUS BUT THEY COULDN'T HELP ME. I WOULD APPRECI... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE BRAKE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID FROM UNDER THE PLASTIC HOUSING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILU... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2002

1998 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. LAST WEEK, AS HE WAS DRIV... Read more

Incident date: Feb 23, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER WAITING SEVERAL MINUTES. THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AFTE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2009

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC EX. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS CAME OUT OF THE ROLLING TRACK CONSTANTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO REMOVE THE DOOR PANEL IN ORDER TO PUT THE WINDOW BACK ON THE RAIL AND RESOLVE THE ISSUE EACH TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTAC... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 HONDA CIVIC

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	25.0	33.0	28.0	Regular	$2,200
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	24.0	32.0	27.0	Regular	$2,300
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	27.0	34.0	30.0	Regular	$2,100
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	25.0	32.0	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, 1998 HONDA CIVIC

145 manufacturer communications from 95 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	14
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	8
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	7
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	6
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	6
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	6
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	6
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	5

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

"SERVICE BULLETIN - FOR VEHICLES WITH SCI COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS, HONDA IS NO LONGER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ALTOGETHER. IF YOU REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE, YOU MUST NOW REINSTALL THE ORIGINAL FU

091000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE

181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

SERVICE BULLETIN - DUE TO THE FLOOR DESIGN, A MISPOSITIONED FLOOR MAT COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION. IN THIS CASE, THE VEHICLE MAY CONTINUE ACCELERATING EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER MAY NO LONGER BE PRESS

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - PLANNING ON USING A LEAK CHECK DYE TO HELP FIND A LEAK? HERE?S THE CURRENT LIST OF VEHICLES THAT YOU SHOULDN?T USE DYE ON.

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

091000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE

"DEALER MESSAGE - THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 06-015, NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINE INSPECTION, HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING THE CNG FUEL TANK INSPECTION LABELS. THESE LABELS CAN BE ORDER

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

091000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL TANK IN ALL HONDA NATURAL GAS VEHICLES MUST BE INSPECTED FOR DETERIORATION OR DAMAGE EVERY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT OF HONDA AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. IN ADDITION,

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HONDA: TROUBLESHOOTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1456 AND P1457. DEALERS ARE TO RUN EVAP FUNCTION TEST TO FIND IF THERE IS A LEAK SO THE VEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED. *KB

091130 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

HONDA: TROUBLESHOOTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1456 AND P1457. DEALERS ARE TO RUN EVAP FUNCTION TEST TO FIND IF THERE IS A LEAK SO THE VEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED. *KB

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

HONDA: THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ARE NO LONGER BEING REPLACED TOGETHER AND IF FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE IS REPLACED, THEN REINSTALL ORIGINAL FUEL TANK. MODELS 1998-11 CIVIC GX, 2012-13 CIVIC. *PE UPDATED 04/15/2013. *KB

071200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

HONDA: FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WARRANTY INFORMATION. *RM

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK INSPECTION. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR DTC P1381. *NM

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420 OR ENGINE PING UNDER LOAD. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TRANSFERRING ODOMETER MILEAGE AT ODOMETER R&R. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TIMESERT 14MM DRAIN PLUG THREAD REPAIR KIT. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ROUGH IDLE AT COLD START; MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC P0107 OR P0108. *MJ UPDATE. *TT

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

CONCERNS WITH WARPED OR DEFORMED WINDSHIELD MOLDING. *TT UPDATE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POOR RADIO RECEPTION, SEEK-STOP TEST. *SC

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

POOR A/C COOLING DURING HARD ACCELERATION. *EH

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

DTC P1381 SET CHECK THE IGNITION COIL SHIELD. *EH

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

100000 POWER TRAIN

STALLING IN REVERSE OR DRIVE AFTER DOING SERVICE BULLETIN 02-003. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0740 AFTER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION R&R. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DON'T TEST-DRIVE WITH THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP OR D INDICATOR ON. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. APRIL 2004. *TT

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

2ND TO 5TH OR 3RD TO 5TH GEAR UPSHIFT. *NM

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

GRUNT NOISE AFTER SITTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS. *NM

160000 STRUCTURE

WATER LEAK AT DOORS AND/OR FLOOR. *NM

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

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

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR COMES ON AND GOES OFF. *TT

035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

TESTING BRAKE FLUID FOR PETROLEUM CONTAMINATION. THIS INCLUDES 2004 INSIGHT AND S2000. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP COMES ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0131 (PRIMARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE) OR POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE. *TT

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

MANUAL TRANSMISSION HARD TO SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

HARD TO ENGAGE 1ST GEAR, GRINDS INTO REVERSE. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

COOLANT IN THE ENGINE OIL PAN. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

GRADE LOGIC CONTROL INFORMATION. *TT

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

VEHICLE'S EMISSION TYPE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) OR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

140000 AIR BAGS

SRS INDICATOR ON WITH NO SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) SET. *TT *JB

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1457 - EVAP BYPASS SOLENOID VALVE FAILURE. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CHECK (ATF) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION TO DIAGNOSE (A/T) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT *JB

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SEARCHING ISIS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INFORMATION. *TT *JB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) OR TCS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 51 AND/OR 53 TROUBLESHOOTING. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

ODOMETER ACCURACY. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) GRUNTS WHEN DOING A SELF-CHECK. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR OUT? CHECK BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

KEYLESS ENTRY, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

GRUNT NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SITTING. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

CLEARING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR CONTROL LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

KEYLESS, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. 2002 PRELUDE ALSO INCLUDED. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RECONNECTING ACCESSORIES AFTER IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT

130000 VISIBILITY

BUFFETING NOISE WITH REAR WINDOW(S) OPEN IS NORMAL. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SERVICE MANUAL FIX. CNG TANK INSPECTION. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SOGGY FLOOR CARPET DURING CAR WASH. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

LEAKAGE FROM MOONROOF GLASS WEATHERSTRIP. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT

091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGARDING CNG TANK INSPECTION. *TT

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SHUDDER, JUDDER, SURGING, SHOCK, NOISE OR IDLE FLUCTUATION. THIS BULLETIN ALSO REPLACED 99-069. *TT

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING 3RD AND 4TH GEAR SYNCHRONIZER HUB INSTALLATION. *TT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

INFORMATION CONCERNING EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM FUNCTION TEST ERROR MESSAGE. *TT

350000 EQUIPMENT

SUBJECT REGARDING PGM TESTER SOFTWARE SN211 - THINGS TO KNOW. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

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

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

INFORMATION ON TESTING FOR INTERAL LEAKS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1456 OR P1457. *TT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE MOONROOF SQUEAKING. *SLC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

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

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A TWANG NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SPRING CONTACT. *SLC

073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

INFORMATION ON WRONG INJECTORS CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171, P0172 (FUEL SYSTEM TOO, LEAN TOO RICH). *TT

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 OR P0172 AFTER INJECTOR REPLACEMENT. *TT

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING GEARS GRINDING WHEN SHIFTING INFORMATION - BLACK SYNCHRO RING PLACEMENT. *TT

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

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

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING LOW FUEL WARNING INDICATOR ON. *YH

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

INFORMATION REGARDING WATER LEAKAGE DURING A CAR WASH. *YH

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING THE MIL COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND MISFIRE DTCS. *YH

072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SUBJECT ON REGARDING LOW FUEL WARNING INDICATOR ON. *ET

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING LOW FUEL WARNING INDICATOR ON. *YH

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT ON REGARDING CIVIC REAR MAIN OIL SEAL LEAKS. *ET

091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN MODELS INCLUDING THE 2001 AND LATER CNG FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY IN-WARRANTY EXCHANGE PROGRAM. *ET

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING HARSH SHIFTING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *ET

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR MAIN SEAL LEAK. *ET

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE BULLETIN FIX 01-040 - REAR MAIN SEAL LEAK. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

EXPERIENCING A RATTLE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROADS OR SMALL BUMPS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

BRIEF INFORMATION ON LONG CRANK TIME AT COLD STARTUP. *TT

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVER'S POWER MIRROR VIBRATES. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BRIEF INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1381, CYLINDER POSITION SENSOR INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTION. *RC

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT ON REGARDING:FIX S/B 01-040. *ET

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT ON REGARDING:FUEL AND EMISSIONS. *ET

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT ON REGARDING:LONG CRANK TIME AT COLD STARTUP. *ET

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING: DELAYED UPSHIFT AFTER COLD START. *ET

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

ON SOME VEHICLES, WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD AND THE TRANSMISSION IS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, THE IDLE FLUCTUATES BETWEEN 900 AND 1600 RPM. *TT

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

SUBJECT REGARDING P1381, CYLINDER POSITION (CYP) SENSOR INTERRUPTION. *TT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE MOONROOF SQUEAKS WHEN THE SUNSHADE IS OPEN, THE MOONROOF GLASS IS CLOSED AND THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS CVT SERVICE NEWS, SERVICE BULLETIN INDEX USED WHEN DIAGNOSING AND REPAIR TRANSMISSION COMPLAINTS. *TT

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CEILING LIGHT THAT DOES NOT WORK, OR IT WORKS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY. IT MAY WORK IF YOU PUSH ON THE SWITCH OR THE CEILING LIGHT HOUSING. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON THE DISCONTINUATION OF THE CVT (CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION) FLUID. *TT

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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 (current)	18	502
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	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

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

1998 HONDA CIVIC

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1998 HONDA CIVIC

Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 HONDA CIVIC

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA CIVIC

HONDA CIVIC - All Years Overview

HONDA CIVIC - Year by Year

Other HONDA Models