1993 HONDA Civic Problems

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AIR BAGS

34 complaints

CONSUMER WA SHAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.*AK

May 30, 2003

Crash: 1

THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FENDER AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW WERE THERE ANY RECALLS AND SHOULD THE AIR BAG HAVE DEPLOYED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT HIT IN THE FRONT. *TS *JB

Apr 04, 2003

Crash: 1

RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE IMPACTED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 MPH. DRIVER'S AIR BAG RELEASED A POWDER, BUT FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT AIR BAG SHOULD BE FINE, BUT HAS NOT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC

Jun 22, 2001

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

WHILE ON HIGHWAY A CAR CROSSED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER , AND CONSUMER'S CAR WENT OVER A 36 FEET EMBANKMENT. CAR ROLLED OVER, AND LANDED IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 08, 2000

Crash: 1

WHILE DODGING FROM HITTING A DEER VEHICLE WAS TURN INTO A FIELD AND COLLIDED INTO SEVERAL TREES ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND THEN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A BIG TREE. SPEED WAS UNDETERMINED. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK

Jul 10, 2000

Crash: 1

+ 29 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

25 complaints

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,THEN ROUGH IDLE,THEN TOTAL DEATH OF IGNITION,STALLED. REPAIR STATION DIAGNOSED IT TO BE A DISTRIBUTOR FAILURE. REPLACED WITH NEW ONE,6 MONTHS LATER IT FAILED AND WAS REPLACED WITH REBUILT UNIT. NOW ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGAIN,SAME PROBLEM WITH THE REBUILT DISTRIBUTOR APPARENTLY. HAVEN'T TAKEN IT TO A REPAIR SHOP YET. *JB

Aug 19, 2007

VEHICLE BURNEDD UP. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE THE CONSUMER HEARD A FAINT POP, FOLLOWED BY SMOKE COMING FROM THE DIMMER. THE CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND GOT OUT. THEY LET THE VEHICLE STAND FOR A FEW SECONDS, WENT INTO THE CHURCH TO CALL 911. BY THE TIME THEY RETURN TO THE VEHICLE ,THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD WAS IN FLAMES. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. *NM......*AK

Nov 24, 2004

Fire: 1

I HAVE A 1993 HONDA CIVIC LX. COUPLE OF DAYS BACK WHEN I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM WORK, MY CAR SUDDENLY STALLED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. IT WOULD NOT START. WITH THE HELP OF A PASSER BY I GOT MY CAR PUSHED IN A PARKING LOT. LATER I HAD IT TOWED TO MY GARAGE. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE IGNITER HAD FAILED. HE CHARGED ME $700 TO REPLACE THE IGNITER AND DO A TUNE UP. *AK

Mar 15, 2004

DISTRIBUTOR AND RELATED PARTS FAILURE. SINCE 2000, I HAVE HAD TO HAVE 3 REPLACEMENTS.THIS IS HIGHLY UNUSUAL FOR CARS IN GENERAL. I WILL REPORT THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT SINCE I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS REPORTING SERVICE TODAY.*AK

Feb 24, 2004

DISTRIBUTOR AND RELATED PARS FAILED. *AK

Feb 24, 2004

+ 20 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

16 complaints

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD NOT RESPOND WHEN DEPRESSED. THE BATTERY AND ENGINE OIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND ALL ELECTRICAL POWER FAILED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE COIL FAILED AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE PART. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 130,000.

Sep 19, 2007

THE HEAD GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE ENGINE WAS WARPED SO CAR KEPT OVERHEATING AND FINALLY THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED

Feb 09, 2004

ENGINE MOUNTS VIBRATE AT ENGINE REVS ABOVE 3K RPM AT ALL TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR REPLACEMENT WITH HONDA O.E. PART HAS NOT SOLVED PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 26, 2000

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ENGINE STARTED OVERHEATING. THEN DROVE TO A GARAGE WHERE A TECHNICIAN TOLD HIM THAT WAS A RESULT OF THE PISTON RINGS WARPED THE PISTON SIDE WALLS , THE PISTON RIGE METAL IS TOO HARD. *AK

Feb 04, 2000

DRAIN HOLE FOR THE OIL PAN WAS DAMAGED. YH

Oct 29, 1999

+ 11 more complaints for this component

STEERING

14 complaints

VEHICLE SUFFERED BROKEN TIE ROD CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN OFF THE ROAD.*MR THE CONSUMER HIT A DITCH. THE FAILURE WAS A BROKEN ROD ON THE RIGHT STEERING AXLE. *PH *JB

Nov 05, 2003

GEAR BOX FAILURE. *AK

Jul 08, 2002

WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY, WHEN VEERED TO RIGHT, THEN EXTREME LEFT 360 DEGREES, EJECTED DRIVER AND ROLLED ON SIDE, NO WARNING. *AK

Mar 14, 1996

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

POWER STEERING FAILED. *DSH

Feb 20, 1996

STEERING PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Nov 21, 1995

Crash: 1

+ 9 more complaints for this component

SEAT BELTS

11 complaints

CONSUMER STATES AT TIME OF A SEMI HEAD ON CLUSION SEAT BELT UNHOCKED ON IMPACT OF OTHER VEHICLE.

Apr 06, 2002

VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND PUSHED INTO TRAFFIC AND HIT BY A TRUCK, UPON IMPACT THE SEATBELT STRAP WEBBING BROKE, CAUSING A BROKE COLLAR BONE AND INJURY TO RIGHT HAND. SEAT LATCH ALSO FAILED CAUSING THE SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE. NLM

Oct 29, 1999

Injuries: 1

THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAD STOPPED WORKING. WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED, IT FAILS TO REMAIN LATCHED. WILL NOT STAY IN POSITION. CONTACTING THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. *AK

Oct 18, 1999

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT AT TIMES. WHEN SEAT BELT IS IN USE THE BELT CONTINOUS TO TIGHTEN CAUSING DISCOMFORT TO DRIVER. *YC

Sep 21, 1999

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT STAY FASTENED. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN PUSHING THE BELT INTO THE BUCKLE, IT CLICKS AS THOUGH IT IS FASTENED, HOWEVER WHEN THE BELT IS MOVED, IT COMES LOOSE AND IT HAS TO BE REFASTENED. *SLC

Jul 23, 1998

+ 6 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

9 complaints

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ON HIGHWAY AND APPLIED BRAKES, PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. SHE WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDERS. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Jun 29, 2001

WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH HIT BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD, BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. CONSUMER CONTCTED DEALER AND THEY SAID THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Sep 20, 1999

Crash: 1

BRAKES PADS ARE FREEZING IN THE GUIDES,ALLOWING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE ON ROTORS, CAUSING THE ROTORS TO OVERHEAT ,WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FAILURE OF BRAKES.

Nov 16, 1998

BRAKE PADS FAILED.

Nov 19, 1997

THE CAR HAS ABS BRAKES. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 17, 1996

Crash: 1

Injuries: 3

+ 4 more complaints for this component

POWER TRAIN

8 complaints

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING OIL AND SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Nov 17, 2003

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 31, 2001

Crash: 1

WILLIAM SCOTT TAMPERED WITH THE ODOMETER AND TOOK OFF APPROXIMATELY 140,000 MILES. IS THERE ANY COURSE OF ACTION YOU OR I CAN TAKE AGAINST HIM?*AK

Nov 06, 2000

I WAS DRIVING ALONE AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE, I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND WAS KNOCKED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I CONTACTED THE DEALER THEY REPAIRED IT. MJS

Sep 24, 1999

Crash: 1

NO SUMMARY

Sep 22, 1999

+ 3 more complaints for this component

TIRES

7 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 HONDA CIVIC LX WITH GOODYEAR P-TRACKER TIRES, LINE SIZE P185/60/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED TWO TIRES FOR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FOLLOWING MORNING, BOTH TIRES HAD LOST AIR PRESSURE AND WERE COMPLETELY FLAT. SHE THEN CONTACTED THE FACILITY IN WHICH SHE PURCHASED THE TIRES BUT RECEIVED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.

Nov 08, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 HONDA CIVIC. THE VEHICLE HAS SEARS ROADHANDLER TIRES. IN 2003, THE CONTACT PURCHASED A SET OF REPLACEMENT TIRES FROM SEARS AND THEY WERE GUARANTEED FOR 100,000 MILES. HE DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAS A TWO INCH SPLIT IN THE SIDEWALL. THE OTHER TIRES ARE ALSO BEGINNING TO CRACK ON THE SIDE. THE TIRES ARE QUICKLY LOSING TEN TO ELEVEN POUNDS OF AIR DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE TIRES BACK TO SEARS. THE TIRE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 420,000.

Mar 20, 2009

ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *AK *PH *JB

Sep 04, 2003

MICHELIN TIRES EXPERIENCES EXCESSIVE WEAR AND SEPARATION AFTER ONLY 25825 MILES. MJS

Sep 20, 1999

SLOWING FOR OFF RAMP, TAPPED BRAKES, NO TRACTION ON TIRES (BRIDGESTONE), ROAD WET NOT SLIPPERY, VEHICLE WENT OVER CURB, KNOCKED DOWN FWY SIGN. HAD TIRES REPLACED AND ALIGNMENT DONE PRIOR TO CRASH. *AK

Jan 24, 1997

Crash: 1

+ 2 more complaints for this component

VISIBILITY

7 complaints

BACK REAR WINDOWN SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

Mar 08, 2002

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES ARE FROZEN VERTICALLY. THE DRIVER CANNOT SEE CLEARLY AND IF IT RAINS HE CANNOT USE THEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jul 16, 1996

DEFROSTER DOES NOT DEFROST THE WINDOW PROPERLY, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. TT

Feb 12, 1996

WINDSHIELD PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 22, 1996

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES REPLACED. *SD

Aug 30, 1995

+ 2 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

6 complaints

I HAVE A 1993 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK. IT IS WELL KNOWN THAT IN THE EARLY 1990`S, THE REAR WHEEL WELLS EDGES RUST AND PERFORATE WHILE THE FRONT WELLS DO NOT. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF MY CAR AND IT IS OTHERWISE IN VERY GOOD SHAPE. ON INQUIRY, TO DEALERS AND OTHER HONDA CIVIC OWNERS THEY ALL SAY THAT IN THAT TIME THE SHEET METAL FOR THE REAR WELLS WAS INFERIOR TO THE FRONT WELLS AND THAT HONDA HAS SINCE THEN CORRECTED THE PROBLEM...MEANWHILE I HAVE A WELL CARED FOR CAR THAT STILL RUNS WELL BUT HAS THE UGLY RUST IN THOSE AREAS MENTIONED . PLS LET E KNOW IF THERE IS ANY RECOURSE....THANK YOU....TERRY *TR

Mar 22, 2009

SPOT WELDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT DOOR PILLARS WHERE DOOR STRIKER MEETS & LATCHES TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. DAMAGE IS BEING REPAIRED TO PREVENT WELDS FROM FAILING AND THROWING DOOR OPEN WHILE IN MOTION. *AK

Jul 25, 2000

DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE HAS FELL OFF, PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM FULLY CLOSING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK,

Oct 21, 1999

HOOD RELEASE CABLE FAILED. MJS

Sep 08, 1999

DASHBOARD MATERIAL CREATES GLARE ON WINDSHIELD, POOR VISIBILITY.

Aug 11, 1998

+ 1 more complaint for this component

SEATS

6 complaints

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK FAILED. NO UNUSUAL STRESS WAS ON SEAT BACK, BUT EITHER JOINT BROKE, OR BAR CONNECTING SEAT BACK TO JOINT BROKE. *JB

Jan 27, 2004

DURING A REAR-END CRASH AT 40 MPH, PASSENGER SEAT LITERALLY BROKE IN HALF AND LANDED ON A CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT (WHO WAS 5-POINT RESTRAINED CORRECTLY IN AN APPROVED CAR SEAT WITH TETHER), CAUSING A LEG AND HEAD INJURY, AS WELL AS A NECK INJURY TO THE PERSON IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THERE WAS NO IMPACT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE PHOTOS OF THE BROKEN CLIP AND TOTALED CAR IF YOU NEED THEM.*AK

Jan 29, 2001

Crash: 1

Injuries: 2

Oct 29, 1999

Injuries: 1

OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSED BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEATBACKS TO COLLAPSE. DRIVER HAS NECK INJURIES DUE TO SEAT COLLAPSING. *AK

Jul 09, 1998

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

CONSUMER SAT IN SEAT TO ADJUST IT, LEANED BACK AND THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SEAT SNAPPED, THE STEEL BRACKET IN UPPER PORTION OF SEAT BROKE, CONSUMER HAS NO SUPPORT IN BACK . *AK

Sep 02, 1997

+ 1 more complaint for this component

EQUIPMENT

6 complaints

A/C UNIT IN 1993 HONDA CIVIC EXPLODED NOT ONCE BUT TWICE ON ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT UNIT.*AK

Nov 30, 2003

I AM EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MY AIR CONDITIONER, I AM BURNING 3 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY SEVEN DAYS, MY CAR IS OVERHEATING AFTER I HAVE REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT, TOP AND BOTTOM HOSES

Dec 13, 1999

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

A/C THERMAL RESISTOR FAILED. MJS

Sep 08, 1999

RADIO REPLACED.

Nov 12, 1996

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

Feb 20, 1996

+ 1 more complaint for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

5 complaints

A VEHICLE WAS ADVERTISED IN THE NEWSPAPER WITH 87000 MILES. IT ACTUALLY HAS EXCESS OF 185300 AS DETERMINED IN A CARFAX REPORT. *JB

Mar 30, 2006

NO DESCRIPTION GIVEN BY THE CONSUMER. *LA *JB

Mar 17, 2004

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Nov 15, 1999

FLOOR MAT PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED AS IN THE RECALL ON THE 1997 MODELS (99E-015), HOWEVER 1993 MODEL NOT INCLUDED. MJS

Jul 14, 1999

MISPOSITIONED FLOOR MAT MAY HAVE GOTTEN STUCK ON GAS PEDALL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPEED THROUGHT INTERSECTION AND RESULT IN VEHICLE COLLISION. NLM

Jun 25, 1999

Injuries: 4

SUSPENSION

5 complaints

WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN BY LIFTING FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR THE FRONT PASSANGER WHEEL AREA STARTS TO MAKE A GRINDING NOISE. THIS NOISE HAPPENS WITHOUT USING THE BRAKES. IT COMES AND GOES CONSTANTLY. NO MACHANIC HAS BEEN ABLE TO PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 16, 2001

THE FENDER LINER TORE INTO STRIPS AND WRAPPED AROUND THE TIRES, CAUSED A RUBBING NOISE AND PREVENTED VEHICLE FROM DRIVING SMOOTHLY. OWNER CUT THE STRIPS FROM THE FENDER LINER AWAY FROM THE TIRE TO FREE IT. *ML

Feb 10, 2000

AT 75MPH VEHICLE BECOMES UNSTABLE. STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIGHT. DEALERS NOTED CHANGING TIRES ON VEHICLE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *SLC

Jul 27, 1998

DISTRIBUTOR BEARINGS FAILURE.

Mar 11, 1998

SUSPENSION, FRONT END ALIGMENT, CONTINUALLY WILL NOT HOLD THE ALIGNMENT., 3 TIMES IN FOR REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT OF TIRES. *AK

Jul 12, 1996

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

5 complaints

WHILE ON THE BELTWAY, OUT OF THE BLUE, MY CAR ACCELERATED BY ITSELF (THE ACCELERATOR LEFT MY FOOT & THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ACTIVATED AT THE TIME), AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WANT TO OPERATE TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN---VERY FRIGHTENING! *AK

Feb 03, 1999

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON THREE OCCASIONS ONE INCIDENT RESULTING VEHICLE COLLISION.

Oct 22, 1998

AUTO-TRANSMISSION; ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS W/NOISE OR NO MOTION MOVEMENT WHEN ACCELERATOR PUSHED. *AK

May 23, 1996

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. *AK

Jul 06, 1995

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SUDDEN ACCELERATON, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AW

Jul 11, 1994

Crash: 1

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

4 complaints

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN THE HOOD RELEASED AND CRASHED AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD AND ROOF. BLINDLY MANUEVERED TO SHOULDER. GEICO INSURANCE ADJUSTER SAID BOTH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES FAILED. *AK

Mar 15, 2001

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD RELEASED AND CRASHED AGAINST WINDSHILED. *JB

Apr 23, 2000

CONSUMER DRIVING 20 MPH, SUDDENLY THE HOOD CAME UNLATCHED, AND FLEW BACK HIT THE WINDSHIELD, ALSO CAUSED THE ROOF TO BUCKLE. *ET

Jun 02, 1999

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 45-50MPH EXPERIENCED HOOD LATCH FAILURE, WHEN HOOD SUDDENLY FLEW UP, HITTING WINDSHIELD, SPUN VEHICLE 360 DEGREES, HITTING GAURD RAIL WITH REAR QUARTER PANEL. ALSO, CRACKED WINDSHIELD. *AK

Mar 06, 1997

Crash: 1

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

4 complaints

DUE TO A LEAK IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE'S FRONT END AND REAR END WERE BURNED. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 16, 1999

Fire: 1

NO SUMMARY

Jun 14, 1998

FAILURE OF DISTRIBUTOR CAP CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL IN TRAFFIC, REQUIRING A TOW.

Aug 10, 1997

FUEL TANK OVERFLOWS. *SD

Aug 30, 1995

POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

the automatic transmission shift cable is recalled and the rear window also. I called norm reeves honda in port charlotte florida at 9417438883 and spoke to a woman in service. she took my information and told me she would call me back. Less than 10 minutes later she called me back and told me the parts aren't available and she wouldn't be able to help me any further.

Jun 07, 2021

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

CRASHED

Aug 21, 2013

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

1993 HONDA CIVIC LX STALLED WHILE IN MOTION. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN THE ODOMETER READ ABOUT 100,000 MILES BACK IN 2000. THE PROBLEM WAS PINPOINTED TO A FAULTY IGNITOR WHICH WAS PROMPTLY REPLACED. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED NOR WAS THERE AN ACCIDENT. RECENTLY IN MAY 13, 2003 THE SAME PART FAILED WITH THE ODOMETER READING 165,000 MILES. OBVIOUSLY THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW. THIS PART AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR PREMATURELY CAUSED SUCH FAILURE. ASIDE FROM THIS VEHICLE, A 1993 HONDA ACCORD EX COUPE ALSO HAD THE SIMILAR PART REPLACED BEFORE THE ODOMETER REACHED 100,000 MILES.*JB

May 13, 2003

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

WHEN HIT A POOL OF WATER (~ 1" DEEP), ENGINE STALLED AND THE POWER BRAKE SYSTEM DIED. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE CAR FOR ~5 MTS AND CHANGING THE GEAR F/R AND STEERING DO NOT HAVE ANY EFFECT. FORTUNATELY HAND BRAKE HELPED TO SLOW DOWN. IT LOOKS LIKE I HAD A SHORT CIRCUIT PROBLEM. NEED MORE EXPLANATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER ON WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED IT. *AK

Jun 19, 2000

SEAT BELTS,SEATS

1 complaint

Oct 29, 1999

Injuries: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE STALLS . THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE WIRING IN THE COOLING SYSTEM. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 03, 1999

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH WHEN SHE BEGAN BRAKING TO EXIT FREEWAY. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, SPINNING INTO A GAURDRAIL. THE FRONT END HIT THE RAIL AND TOTALED VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 10, 1998

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE THE CAR JUST ACCELERATED FAST, JUMPED THE CURB AND HIT A POLE. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THEY TRIED HITTING THE BRAKES AND THEY WOULDN'T WORK. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO A MECHANIC. COMSU *AKMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THE INCIDENT.

Jul 17, 1997

Crash: 1

STEERING,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

WHEN INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK . THE PASSENGER HIT HIS HEAD ON THE WINDSHIELD.*AK

Oct 08, 1996

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

4.9/5.0

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Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 1993 HONDA Civic, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 1993 HONDA Civic for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 1993 HONDA Civic 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

1993 HONDA Civic VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 1993 HONDA Civic Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1993 HONDA Civic have?

The 1993 HONDA Civic currently has 181 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1993 HONDA Civic?

The most common problems reported for the 1993 HONDA Civic are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1993 HONDA Civic problem data come from?

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How do I report problems with my 1993 HONDA Civic?

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Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 1993 HONDA Civic VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 1993 HONDA Civic reliable?

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