1998 HONDA Civic Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
86 complaints
1998 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO 20V-026. THE CONSUMER STATED HE IS STILL AWAITING PARTS FOR THE RECALL.
Jan 23, 2023
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 POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE TOWING COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE WAS LOSS. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) AND RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE BACK IN OCTOBER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Dec 18, 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 REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Oct 07, 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. WITH MULTIPLE CALLS TO HONDA REGARDING THE CASE, I FEEL THAT HONDA IS NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO 1998 VEHICLE REPAIR EVEN THOUGH IT IS VERY MUCH IN USE. I HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY SPECIFIC TIME FRAME FOR REPLACEMENT AIRBAG. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY WHILE DRIVING IT. I AM WRITING TO YOU AS I WAS ADVISED TO BRING IT UP TO NHTSA FOR SPEEDY RESOLUTION. THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Aug 25, 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 REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF*JB
Aug 04, 2020
+ 81 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
80 complaints
KEY WON'T COME OUT OF SWITCH WHEN IN PARK. WAS TOLD NHTSA 610316 IS THE FIX, BUT CAN'T FIND ON INTERNET.
May 16, 2017
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 DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HI WAY DOING 67 MILES A HOUR THE CAR JUST STOPPED. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE SIDE BEFORE I WAS HIT . IT HAS DONE THIS NOW EVERY TIME I TRY TO DRIVE . THE MECHANIC TOLD ME WHAT WAS WRONG AND TOLD ME TO CHECK ABOUT THE RECALL . I WAS TOLD MY VIN WAS NOT COVERED . IT SHOULD BE.
Feb 14, 2016
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 NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 190,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Nov 02, 2015
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 THEY WON'T FIX IT, BECAUSE IT HAS 220 MILES. I WANT HONDA TO ACT RESPONSIBLY AND FIX IT. THIS PROBLEM IS A RECIPE FOR ROADS DISASTERS ESPECIALLY FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE MULTIPLE CARS OR JUST TAKING IT FOR GRANTED. TODAY, I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR HURT AN INNOCENT PERSON .I AM SURE THERE ARE A LOT OF HONDA OWNERS STRUGGLING WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND FEAR TO COME OUT OF THE SHADOWS WITH THIS SCARY PROBLEM AND JUST DRIVING AS IF EVERYTHING IS OK. SOMETIMES WHEN ACCIDENTS HAPPEN BECAUSE OF THIS, THE WHOLE TRUTH IS UNKNOWN.
Jun 09, 2015
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
Apr 29, 2015
+ 75 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
50 complaints
I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND THEY TOLD ME THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THIS PART HAS CRACKED. I HAD IT REPLACED TWICE ALREADY AT THE DEALERSHIP- THEY DID NOT COVER THE PART UNDER WARRANTY AND I PAID $1000 EACH TIME TO HAVE IT REPLACED. I TRIED TO CONTACT AMERICAN HONDA AND THEY REFUSED TO COMPENSATE ME FOR IT. *TR
May 12, 2011
WHEN MY 1998 HONDA CIVIC WAS AT 90,891 MILES, THE HONDA DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS ABOUT $1000. ONLY 2 YEARS LATER, THEY TOLD ME THE NEW EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THIS REPLACEMENT PART SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER BUT HE WAS UNWILLING TO STAND BEHIND THIS REPAIR AND CHARGED ME ANOTHER $1000 TO REPAIR IT AGAIN. *TR
Sep 15, 2010
I HAVE A 98 HONDA CIVIC LX, IT SEEMS THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ON THESE CARS ARE DEFECTIVE THEY CRACK AND THE GAS EMISSIONS ARE CIRCULATED TO THE CABIN OF THE AUTOMOBILE. THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHOULD NOT CRACK ON NORMAL USE. CARBON MONOXIDE CO COULD LEAK TO THE CABIN OF THE CAR, AND IS POISONOUS TO HUMANS AND CHILDREN. THERE ARE A LOT OF HONDA CIVICS OUT HERE WITH CRACK EXHAUST MANIFOLD, IT IS HARD TO FIND THE CULPRIT, BECAUSE THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS COVERED WITH A METAL COVER, BUT YOU WILL NOTICE THE SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE CAR, WHEN THE CAR IS AT RUNNING. THE NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE ON THIS DEFECTIVE. *TR
Jul 14, 2010
EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAVE A BIG CRACK CAUSING A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND EXHAUST FUMES TO MIGRATE TO THE CABIN SINCE IT IS IN FRONT OF THE CAR. HONDA HAVE AN EXISTING SERVICE BULLETIN 98-081 THAT ONLY COVERS 96-97 CIVICS AND NOT 1998 MODELS BUT THEY DID NOT DO THE RE-DESIGN UNTIL 99. IT IS A WELL KNOWN FLAW BUT HONDA DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR IT. *TR
Dec 27, 2007
O 2 SENSOR/ EXHAUST CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM ON MY 1998 HONDA CIVIC LX. *TR
Oct 16, 2007
+ 45 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
44 complaints
HONDA, CIVIC DX, 1998, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION REFUSES TO SMOOTHLY OPERATE. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR OVER TO SECOND TO THIRD, AND TO FOURTH, THE RPMS'S REVS UP/SPEED UP BETWEEN GEARS AND THEN SLAMS INTO GEAR. HAVE 120,000 MILES ON CAR. *TR
Sep 17, 2008
1) TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN A 1998 HONDA CIVIC LX FOR THE SECOND TIME AND WITH ONLY 115,000 MILES. 2) TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED PRIOR WHEN CAR HAD 59,000 MILES. 3) TRANSMISSION (THIRD ONE NOW) REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. *TR
Dec 01, 2007
I HAVE A HONDA CIVIC DX 1998, WITH 60000 MILES NOW PRESENTING WITH A FAILED TRANSMISSION. SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THAT VERY SAME COMPLAINT RESULTED IN NO PROBLEMS DETECTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM BEGAN TWO DAYS AFTER THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY EXPIRED. *JB
Nov 22, 2005
98 HONDA CIVIC DX TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE MY CAR HAS BEEN HAVING THIS TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE PROBLEM INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS. IT RECENTLY STARTED DOING IT FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS STRAIGHT SO I TRIED TO GO ONLINE AND FIND OUT IF THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF SOLUTION. I FOUND OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS IN HONDA ACCORDS/CIVICS/ODYSSEY'S AND EVEN ACURAS. I CALLED HONDA CORP. AND THEIR ONLY RESPONSE WAS YOU'RE NOT ON THE RECALL LIST SO YOU'LL HAVE TO GO TO THE DEALER AND GET IT REPAIRED. I DID THAT AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED TO GET A REFURBISHED TRANS AT 5K A POP! THAT'S A RIP OFF. SO I RESEARCHED IT SOME MORE AND FOUND OUT ON ABOUT.COM THAT YOU CAN BASICALLY JUST DRAIN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND REPLACE IT WITH HONDA ATP FLUID AND REPLACE A PIECE CALLED THE SOLENOID ASSEMBLY AND A WASHER. IF THIS IS THE CASE WHY ISN'T HONDA DOING A GENERAL RECALL AND HAVE EVERYONE PAY A CERTAIN PRICE OR HAVE EVERYONE WITH CERTAIN VIN NUMBERS COME IN AND HAVE THEIR TRANS CHECKED OUT. THIS IS A RIP OFF THROUGH HONDA CORP. THEY'RE TRYING TO MAKE MONEY AND SO ARE THE DEALERSHIPS! *NM
Jul 29, 2005
GOING OFF THE HONDA BRAND NAME, WE PURCHASED A 1998 HONDA ACCORD IN NOVEMBER OF 2004. AT THE TIME, THE VEHICLE HAD 101,000 MILES ON IT. LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, MY WIFE NOTICED THAT IT HESITATED AND THEN SHIFTED HARD INTO SECOND GEAR. SHE ASLO NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A SEVERE HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SLOWING DOWN FOR A TURN OR WHEN TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC. THIS CAUSES AN UNSAFE CONDITION OF A VEHICLE TRYING TO GET INTO THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND BEING UNABLE TO ACCELERATE; SHE'S ALMOST BEEN HIT SEVERAL TIMES. WE'VE BEEN ON THE PHONE WITH HONDA, AND BEEN TOLD THAT THEY WON'T PAY FOR ANYTHING. I DON'T HAVE AN ESTIMATE YET, BUT, AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO COST ANYWHERE FROM $2000-4000 TO FIX. IF HONDA CONTINUES TO REFUSE TO REPLACE WHAT IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECTIVE COMPONENT, I'VE RESOLVED TO DO TWO THINGS: CONTACT A LAWYER AND NEVER WASTE MY MONEY ON ONE OF THEIR VEHICLES AGAIN.
Jun 22, 2005
+ 39 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
25 complaints
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 WAS 173,000.
Dec 10, 2014
ON MAY 20, 2011, AROUND 5:45 -6:00 IN THE MORNING. I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON I-95 NEAR THE REST AREA IN GLYNN COUNTY JUST A LITTLE AFTER EXITS 42. IT APPEARED THAT I HAD RAN OVER A SEMI-TRUCK TIRE THAT WAS IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE. IT WAS LATER CONFIRM AFTER GETTING A LITTLE CLOSER TO THE REST AREA A SEMI-TRUCK WAS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD GETTING A TIRE REPLACE BY AN TOWING COMPANY. WHILE ON MY LUNCH BREAK I NOTICE THE LEFT DRIVERS OF MY VEHICLE HAD BEEN DAMAGE DUE THE OBJECT IN THE ROAD THIS MORNING. *TR
May 20, 2011
BOTH REAR DOORS ARE INACCESSIBLE FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR APPROX. 1 MONTH AGO. THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE IS WITH THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR < 1 WEEK AGO. *TR
May 29, 2007
THE PAINT ON MY 98 CIVIC IS FADING....THERE ARE "WHITE CHALKY PATCHES" ALL OVER THE HOOD. IT LOOKS ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE; THE DELAMINATION DEFECT IS QUITE OBVIOUS. SUNLIGHT FADES THE PAINT! *JB
Aug 28, 2004
REAR TRUNK LID WILL NOT STAY OPEN IF VEHICLE IS ON AN INCLINE, ON ONE OCCASION CONSUMER OPENED THE TRUNK LID, BENT OVER AND REACHED INSIDE THE TRUNK, THE LID CAME DOWN ON HIS HEAD INJURYING HIM. *SLC
Nov 30, 2001
+ 20 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
24 complaints
WHILE DRIVING ON AND APPROACHING ONE OF IF NOT THE LARGEST SOCAL FREEWAY INTERCHANGES, DRIVING AT ABOUT 70MPH OR SO, BACK TO LA FROM SAN DIEGO; OUR 1998 CIVIC LX TOOK CONTROL OF ITSELF AND THE SPEED INCREASED TO OVER 105MPH, SHAKING AND THUMPING. AFTER WEAVING AROUND POCKETS OF TRAFFIC, INCLUDING USING THE SMALL SHOULDERS, AND ALL 5 OR SO LANES, AS WE APPROACHED THE MASSIVE MERGING OF FREEWAYS, PANICKED, WE STOMPED AND BANGED THE FLOOR, DASH, EVERYTHING. AS SHOCK WORE OFF WE THOUGHT WE WERE DEAD, SOMEHOW PUT CAR (AUTO TRANS) INTO NEUTRAL, I BELIEVE WE MAY HAVE TURNED OFF THE CAR AT SOME POINT, THE BRAKES FINALLY STARTED TO WORK. GAS PEDAL WAS ABSOLUTELY NOT STUCK (THIS MODEL WAS ALREADY REPAIRED DUE TO A FLOOR MATT RECALL), FEET WERE NOT EVEN ON THE GAS AS IT STARTED TO HAPPEN (NOT IN CRUISE, JUST SHOCK). THE CAR SIMPLY TOOK OFF. WE ARE FOREVER TRAUMATIZED BY THIS EXPERIENCE AND NEVER THOUGHT TO REPORT UNTIL RECENT NEWS REPORTS. APPROX DATE IS REALLY UNKNOWN BUT THE YEAR WAS 2002 AS I SOON AFTER BOUGHT ANOTHER CAR.*CW
Jan 27, 2010
MY DAUGHTER SET THE CRUISE CONTROL AT 65/67 MPH AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO TAP THE BRAKES AND TURN THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON OFF, THE CAR WAS TRAVELING AT 90 MPH. WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE VEHICLE SHE HAD TO DESPERATELY PRESS ON THE BRAKES USING TWO FEET TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP. AFTER THE CAR WAS STOPPED, SHE PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WITH RPM'S RACING AT 7500, SHE THEN DISENGAGED THE POWER. SHE THEN ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE 4 TIMES AND THE RPM'S WERE STILL RACING AT THE SAME LEVEL. SHE HAD TO TO BE TOWED FOR THE AMOUNT OF $325.00 FROM NJ TO PA. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. PIAZZA HONDA TOLD ME THAT SHE GOT DIRTY FUEL AND IT CAUSED A DEPOSIT ON THE THROTTLE BODY AND STRETCHED THE CABLE. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT IS SHE TURNED THE CAR OFF IT WOULD RESET. THAT WAS NOT THE CASE BECAUSE AS STATED BEFORE THE CAR PRODUCED THE SAME RESPONSE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON. NO DEATHS - NO INJURIES - NO CRASH BUT SHE COULD OF BEEN KILLED IF THERE WAS A LOT OF TRAFFIC. THANK GOD THIS HAPPENED AFTER 8:20 P.M. WHEN THERE WAS NOT MUCH TRAFFIC.
Jun 15, 2005
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH DRIVER APPLIED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND SET IT ON 55 MPH. HOWEVER, WHEN APPLYING, CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. DRIVER HAD TO TURN THE KEY OFF IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO SLOW TO A STOP. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO URGED CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE INTO A DEALERSHIP. THERE MAY OR MAY NOT BE A CHARGE. *AK
Mar 14, 2005
REGARDING MY 1998 HONDA PASSPORT - STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. PUT FOOT ON BRAKE AND CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. PUT BOTH FEET ON BRAKE, ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE IT HAD BEEN KICKED INTO PASSING GEAR. BRAKES WERE SQUEALING. REAR ENDED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. VEHICLE I HIT JUMPED FORWARD AND MY PASSPORT CONTINUED TO REV AND LURCH FORWARD STRIKING THE VEHICLE AGAIN. AFTER THE 2ND STRIKE THE ENGINE KICKED BACK DOWN. I'M SEEING SIMILAR REPORTS REGARDING THE PASSPORT AND IT'S SISTER/BROTHER THE RODEO. THIS IS DANGEROUS. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS INJURED THIS TIME. THIS CAR CAN'T BE TRUSTED. *AK
Jan 26, 2005
MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL GETS STUCK AND CANNOT BE PRESSED UNLESS A LOT OF FORCE IS USED. WHEN THE PEDAL COMES UNSTUCK THE CAR THEN JUMPS FORWARD. THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, ESPECIALLY IN SLOW TRAFFIC AND WHEN IT RAINS. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER EIGHT TIMES TO REPAIR FROM JUNE 1998 TO NOVEMBER 2002, BUT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR IT, EVEN THOUGH HONDA HAD A SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE FLOOR MAT NEVER CAUSED THE STICKING. NOW HONDA SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AND THAT ANY POSSIBLE PROBLEMS ARE DUE TO LACK OF PROPER MAINTENANCE (IMPROPER OIL AND TRANSMISSION FLUIDS USED). *AK
Apr 19, 2004
+ 19 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
23 complaints
DRIVER'S DOOR MANUAL WINDOW REGULATOR BINDS FORCING WINDOW OUT OF TRACK. *TR
Jul 21, 2008
THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE WINDOW HAS A HARD TIME OPENING AND CLOSING. SOMETIMES THE WINDOW WOULD GET STUCK WHILE IN OPERATION AND THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP WINDOW MOVING IS TO CONSTANTLY SWITCH THE WINDOW SWITCH BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN OPENING AND CLOSING. WORST IS WHEN THE WINDOW WOULD SLIP OUT OF ITS SLIDING BRACKET. WHEN THIS HAPPENS,THE WINDOW IS TOTALLY STUCK AND THE DOOR HAS TO BE TAKEN APART SO THAT THE WINDOW CAN BE PUT BACK INTO ITS BRACKET. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE. *NM
Nov 30, 2006
DRIVER WINDOW PULLEY SYSTEM BROKE, MY DAUGHTER'S REAR LEFT PASSENGER WINDOW SYSTEM BROKE AND WE HAVE THE SAME CAR PURCHASED AT THE SAME DEALER. PULLY. NLM
Sep 24, 2002
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT TURN OFF DUE TO A FAULTY SWITCH IN THE WIPER MOTOR. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *YH
May 24, 2002
A LOCAL NEW YORK STATE AND AAA APPROVED AUTO REPAIR SHOP HAS INFORMATION FROM A NATIONAL DATABASE "ALLDATA" , THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT PARK OR SHUT OFF IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN MY PARTICULAR HONDA YEAR AND MODEL. DURING A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF RAIN OR SPLASHING OF WATER FROM OTHER VEHICLES THE CONTINUING WIPERS SMUDGES THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING ALMOST ZERO VISIBILITY. FAULTY OPERATING WINDSHIELD WIPERS/MOTOR WILL NOT PASS NEW YORK STATE INSPECTION, THEREFORE NHTSA SHOULD CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE AND PROCEED WITH A RECALL.*AK
Apr 21, 2002
+ 18 more complaints for this component
TIRES
20 complaints
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 contact stated that the tread and tire belt had detached, causing the vehicle to drive on the driver’s side front rim. The contact replaced the driver’s side front tire with the spare tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected all four tires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall for the tire. The failure mileage was approximately 123,679.
Jul 29, 2022
DRIVING ON I-84 DURING A RAINY MORNING RUSH HOUR, AT 70MPH, MY HONDA CIVIC'S FRONT LEFT TIRE EXPERIENCED AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF AIR. I PULLED OVER TO THE NEXT EXIT AND CHANGED THE TIRE. TOOK THE TIRE TO THE LOCAL TIRE SHOP FOR REPAIR, AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE VALVE STEM HAD FAILED. AT THAT SPEED, THE TIRES WERE RUINED, SO I HAD TO BUY A NEW TIRE. *TR
Oct 05, 2010
1998 HONDA CIVIC LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *JB
Aug 28, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A THUMPING NOISE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR FUTURA 2000 RADIAL LTE TIRE. THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SEND THEM THE TIRE FOR AN INVESTIGATION. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, PURCHASE DATE, AND # OF CYLINDERS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 104,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Jun 28, 2007
I PUT THE SPARE TIRE THAT CAME WITH MY CAR ON THE THE CAR THEOTHER DAY. IT APPEARED TO BE A NEW TIRE. IT WAS A BF GOODRICH TOURING T/A SR4 205/70R15 THAT CAME WITH MY HONDA CRV WHEN I BOUGHT IT TWO YEARS AGO. WHILE DRIVING HOME, THE TREAD CAME LOOSE. IT BEAT UP MY BUMPER AND CAUSED IT TO COME LOOSE AND TORE UP THE LIGHT WIRING BESIDE IT. THE WLAMART FELLOW SAID THAT IT LOOKED LIKE A FAULTY TREAD. I WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE DAMAGE TO MY BUMPER AND LIGHT AS WELL AS HAVE A NEW TIRE.
Jul 16, 2005
+ 15 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
13 complaints
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 LOOKING THREW THE CAR AND REALIZED THE FLOOR MAT WAS STUCK UNDER THE PEDDLES I THEN WHEN AND RAN THE VIN ON CAR FACTS AND FOUND AN OPEN RECALL FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM . I WAS NEVER ONCE NOTIFIED ABOUT A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE I AM NOW HAVING TO PAY FOR OTHERS CAR REPAIR AND MEDICAL BILLS DUE TO A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED I AM AT A LOSS AND DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO.
Jul 28, 2016
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 CHANGING IGNITION SWITCH. IN THIS REGARD I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF MY CAR IS A RECALL IN SPITE OF SAME PROBLEM.WITH OTHER CARS THANK YOU, JAIME
Jun 04, 2015
1998 HONDA CIVIC WITH SAFETY CONCERN. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE NOTICED THIS SAFETY CONCERN. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IS CONSIDERED A SAFE VEHICLE. *KB
Apr 01, 2008
RESPONSE LETTER TO CONSUMERS COMPLAINT LETTER ADDRESS TO CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION**NAR**CC CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED WHILE IN TRANSIT. *JB
Apr 17, 2007
THE PAINT AND CLEARCOAT ARE BREAKING DOWN ON MY CAR. IT HAS NEVER BEEN WAXED OR BUFFED. IT STARTED WITH A SMALL SPOT, THEN GREW. NOW, ALL OF THE EDGES, THE TOP, SIDE PANELS AND TRUNK HAVE WHITISH GRAY AREAS WHERE IT USED TO BE THE ORIGINAL BLACK PAINT.
Jul 01, 2005
+ 8 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10 complaints
VEHICLE STALLED INADVERTENTLY. AFTER THE VEHICLE SITS FOR 5 MINUTES OR SO IT WILL AGAIN START UP. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO INSISTED THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT ON RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK
Oct 27, 2004
INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS A CRACK IN IT WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO ENGINE IF NOT NOTICED IN TIME.*AK
Jul 05, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Apr 05, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Apr 11, 2001
GAS CAP IS BAD. VEHICLE IS LOSING GAS BECAUSE SOME OF CAPS DO NOT FIT CORRECTLY, THEREFORE FUMES AND GAS LEAK OUT.*AK
Jan 26, 2001
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
8 complaints
FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SAFETY BELT. IT WILL LATCH, BUT IF ONE PULLS ON THE BELT, THE LATCH DOES NOT HOLD. *NM
Jun 15, 2006
THERE IS NO SEATBELT EXTENDER AVAILABLE FOR MY HONDA CIVIC--I HAVE BEEN STOPPED AND GIVEN A WARNING--THE NEXT IS A 150.00 TICKET--I HAVE 5 HONDA CARS...I NEED A SEATBELT EXTENDER--SEATBELTS ARE THE LAW IN THIS STATE AND SURROUNDING STATES.
Apr 28, 2004
THE FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT DOES NOT ALWAYS SECURELY "LATCH" INTO THE BUCKLE. WITHIN THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS, THE SEATBELT HAS "UNLATCHED" WITHOUT WARNING ON THE PERSON SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. I'VE FIGURED OUT THAT AFTER INSERTING THE SAFETY BELT INTO THE BUCKLE, IT'LL "STAY SECURE" IF I PUSH DOWN ON IT ONE MORE TIME UNTIL I HEAR A SOLID CLICK. I HAVE NOT HAD TO DO THIS IN THE PAST, BUT I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR ANY PASSENGERS THAT MAY BE SEATED IN MY CAR WHILE IN MOTION. THOSE UNAWARE OF THE "DOUBLE CLICK" TRICK (TO GET IT "SAFELY SECURED") ARE DEFINITELY AT THE HIGHEST RISK OF INJURY...THEY ASSUME THAT WHEN THEY INSERT THE SAFETY BELT INTO THE BUCKLE (AND HEAR THE INITIAL CLICK) THEY ARE APPROPRIATELY PROTECTED BY THE SEAT BELT. HOWEVER, SEVERAL PASSENGERS HAVE BEEN ALARMINGLY SURPRISED TO HAVE THEIR SEATBELT "AUTOMATICALLY" UNLATCH ITSELF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION! ALTHOUGH THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR EVERY TIME THE BELT IS INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE, IT STILL CAUSES ME GREAT CONCERN FOR THE SAFETY OF THOSE SITTING IN THAT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT!*AK
Feb 14, 2004
FRONT LAP SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT AFTER RELEASING BUCKETS. BELTS HANG LOOSE ALONG SIDE OUTER SEAT AREA DOOR. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Oct 14, 2003
FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT WHEN UNBUCKLED. RATCHET MECHANISM SEEMS FLIMSY.*AK
Jul 03, 2001
+ 3 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
8 complaints
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FACE OF THE RADIO CAN GET EXTREMELY HOT WHILE THE CONSUMER IS DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER. MR
Oct 10, 2002
DEALER STATED THAT A/C SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE TOTALLY REPLACED. STATED THAT CAR HAD "BLACK DEATH".. WHEN I CALLED OTHER HONDA DEALER , THEY STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF A NUMBER OF THESE INSTANCES, AND THAT 1998 CIVIC NEEDED THE ENTIRE A/C SYSTEM REPLACED IN MANY CARS THAT THEY HAVE SEEN.. ALSO, MY ROOMMATE , WITH A 1999 CIVIC , HAD TO REPLACE HER A/C UNIT LAST YEAR ALSO.. AND WITH CONSIDERABLY LESS MILES AT THE TIME.. WHEN I DESCRIBED MY SYMTOMS, SHE SAID IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO HER CAR ALSO.. CALLED HONDA CUSTOMER RELATIONS LINE.. WAS TOLD THAT "I NEEDED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIR".. IF IT IS HAPPENING TO MY CAR, AND MY ROOMMATES CAR, ISNT IT HAPPENING TO OTHER CIVICS TOO? I ALSO AM A REPEAT HONDA OWNER, AND GOT 200,000 MILES OF WEAR OUT OF MY LAST CIVIC WITH VERY MINIMAL REPAIR....I FEEL THAT HONDA SHOULD RECALL THIS PROBLEM.. AND THAT IT MIGHT BE SOMETHING AFFECTING THOSE OF US WITH CIVICS IN THE SOUTHERN PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.. MARC LIBBY. *AK
Jul 30, 2002
I WAS DRIVING MY HONDA CIVIC FROM FORT WORTH, TEXAS TO NEW MEXICO ON A TRIP WHEN I HEARD A STRANGE NOISE. SOON AFTER I NOTICED MY AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT BLOWING COLD AIR ANYMORE. WHEN MY MECHANIC LOOKED AT IT, HE SAID THE COMPRESSOR HAD EXPLODED AND HAD A LARGE HOLE IN IT. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE WHEN THE COMPRESSOR EXPLODES IT IS SENDING SHRAPNEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. COULD THE REFRIGERANT CATCH FIRE? I FOUND TWO REPORTS OF 1998 HONDA CIVICS WITH EXPLODING COMPRESSORS AT THE NHTSA WEBSITE AND NONE FOR ANY OTHER MAKE. WHEN I CONTACTED HONDA, THEY SAID TOUGH LUCK, YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN A GOOD CUSTOMER AND BOUGHT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY.*AK
Jul 22, 2002
I WAS DRIVING AND I HAD ON THE A.C. ON LOW. I HEARD A LOUD POOF SOUND THEN I SAW A CLOUD OF SMOKE COME FROM BEHIND MY CAR. I STOPPED AND FOUND LITTLE PIECES LAYING ON THE GROUND AT THE POINT I HEARD THE NOISE. UNTIL THEN I HAD NO WARNING NOICES, JUST THE POOF. THEN MY CAR STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR. I WENT AND HAD MY A.C. CHECKED, AND I WAS TOLD MY COMPRESSOR COMPLETELY BLEW OFF. NOW I NEED TO REPLACE MY WHOLE A.C. IN A CAR THATS JUST BARELY OVER FOUR YEARS OLD. *AK
May 22, 2002
MY A/C UNIT HAS GONE OUT ON MY CAR WITH AN ESTIMATE OF THE REPAIR TO COST $1000. ALTHOUGH MY CAR HAS HIGH MILES, I'VE TAKEN GOOD CARE OF THE CAR AND THE A/C UNIT HAS HARDLY BEEN USED. I'VE CONTACTED HONDA TO NO AVAIL. NUMEROUS OTHER PARTS HAVE FAILED. THOSE REPAIRS WERE DONE EITHER UNDER WARRANTY OR GOODWILL.*AK
Apr 22, 2002
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7 complaints
I COMPLETELY LOST BY BRAKES ON MY 98 HONDA CIVIC WITH NO WARNING. I LOST MY FRONT BRAKES AND REAR BRAKES AT THE SAME TIME AND MY FOOT COMPLETELY WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY RESISTANCE. I DOWN SHIFTED AND USED MY HAND BRAKE TO GET TO THE HONDA DEALER. THE HONDA DEALER CLEANED AND REPAIRED THE BRAKES (THEY DID NOT REPLACE THE BRAKES). THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT MY CAR ONLY HAS ONE MASTER CYLINDER. WHEN ONE OF THE PISTONS IN MY REAR BRAKE POPPED OUT, I LOST ALL 4 BRAKES. *JB
Feb 16, 2007
A NOISE COME FROM THE BRAKES WHEN CONSUMER WAS NOT BRAKING OR ACCELERATING. COULD HEAR NOISE AT ANY SPEED. *AK
Feb 09, 2000
BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS WORE OUT PREMATURELY AND INTO THE ROTORS AT 9400 MILES.*AK
Jul 21, 1999
BRAKE PADS NOISY. *YC
Feb 01, 1999
MAY 9, 1998 WHEN THE FIRST OCCURENCE HAPPENED. I WAS DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH AND WHEN I NEEDED TO BRAKE, IT DIDN'T WORK AT THE FIRST TIME. I HAD TO PUMP SEVERAL TIMES AND STILL IT DIDN'T WORK AT ALL, SO I USED THE EMERGENCY HAND BRAKES, AND SO IT STOPPED. THIS HAPPENED WHEN MY MILEAGE WAS PRIOR TO 1479. THE NEXT DAY, I CONTACT PARAGON HONDA TO SCHEDULE THE CHECK-UP. MAY 13, 1998 - I TOOK THE CAR TO PARAGON HONDA AND RELATE THEM MY COMPLAIN. THEY TEST DRIVE IT AND FOUND ALL OK AT THAT TIME (I HAVE THE INVOICE NO. 85016 DTD. 5/14/98). THE WEEKEND (MAY 17, 1998) WHEN I USED THE CAR, THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. I FEEL VERY VERY SCARED BECAUSE I ALMOST GOT INTO ACCIDENT. I HAD TO PUMP SEVERAL TIMES AND STILL IT DIDN'T WORK AT ALL. SAME REMEDY, I USED THE HANDBRAKES TO STOP IT. MAY 18, 1998 - THIS TIME I TALKED AND INSISTED WITH THE PARAGON MANAGER THAT THEY SHOULD REALLY TEST AND CHECK THE CAR BRAKES FOR SEVERAL DAYS. THEY ROADTESTED THE CAR FOR 163 MILES, AND FOUND EVERYTHING NORMAL. AFTER COUPLE OF MONTHS, IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THIS TIME I WAS HESITANT TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO HONDA DEALER BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I WAS SO BUSY WITH MY BUSINESS THAT I HAD NO TIME TO GO TO THE DEALER AND FIGHT FOR MY RIGHT TO HAVE MY CAR FIXED. I DECIDED LATER ON TO GO TO A CONSUMER COMPLAINT BUREAU TO ASK FOR ADVISE AS TO WHAT TO DO, TILL I TRIED TO CHECK YOU ON THE INTERNET. LAST MONTH OF NOVEMBER, IT HAPPENED AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK WHEN I'M DRIVING AT 25-30 MPH. THIS TIME, I DECIDED TO TAKE A SERIOUS ACTION ON THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION, CALL US AT 212-594-2988. I APPRECIATE YOUR IMMEDIATE ACTION ON MY COMPLAINT. THANK YOU. JANOS PAPAI
Dec 02, 1998
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
6 complaints
DT: THE WELD ON THE SPRING ADJUSTING COLLAR FAILED. THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.*AK
May 24, 2005
VEHICLE WOULD MAKE RATTLING NOISES IN REAR ONCE IT HITS A POTHOLE OR CRACKS IN THE ROAD AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP OVER A DOZEN TIMES, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT REPAIR IT, BUT DID HEAR THE NOISES. *AK
May 09, 2001
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 01, 1999
WHEN MAKING A TURN VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AND PULLS TO THE SIDE. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER , BUT THE DEALER WILL NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT IS BROKEN. *AK
May 13, 1999
VEHICLE OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING TIRE DAMAGE. ( FIRESTONE P185/65R14-855-M+5 ). *YC
Feb 01, 1999
+ 1 more complaint for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5 complaints
SINCE 2006 WE HAVE HAD SEVEN REPLACEMENTS OF THE HEADLIGHTS. HONDA HAS CHANGED BULBS AND ENTIRE HARNESSES. WE HAVE NOT BEEN TICKETED YET AT NIGHT, BUT THAT AND HAVING AN ACCIDENT ALWAYS HANGS OVER OUR HEAD. *TR
Dec 15, 2009
1998 HONDA ACCORD,VIN:[XXX]. REPLACED STOPLIGHT SWITCH #[XXX], THREE TIMES IN 100,338 MILES. SWITCH ALLOWS YOU TO TAKE CAR OUT OF PARK. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. WHEN PART FAILS, YOU ARE STRANDED WHERE EVER YOU ARE, WITH CAR STUCK IN PARK. *NM UPDATED 07/19/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Aug 11, 2005
CONCERNS WITH PLASTIC LENS COVERINGS IN HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY.*MR THE CONSUMER HAS NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES, ON THE MAJORITY OF AUTOS/TRUCKS PRODUCED SINCE THE 1990'S, ARE BECOMING DISCOLORED/OPAQUE OVER TIME. THE DISCOLORATION SEVERELY REDUCES VISIBILITY. *NM THE CAR WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THE HEADLIGHTS. *BF *NM
Mar 30, 2005
INTERMITTENTLY ALL OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE AND SHORTED OUT. *MR
Sep 27, 2002
HEAD LIGHT FAILED. *YC
Feb 01, 1999
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND WINDOW MECHANISM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE DOOR CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED WITH A KEY, WITH KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE OR FROM UNLOCK HANDLE ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. THE DOOR WILL NOT STAY UNLOCKED EVEN AFTER TURNING KEY IN KEY SLOT. THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS TO INSERT KEY IN KEY SLOT, TURN KEY AND PULL DOOR HANDLE AT THE SAME TIME. THE PASSENGER CAN NOT OPEN DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING WINDOW, THE WINDOW WOULD GET STUCK. THE WINDOW SWITCH WOULD HAVE TO BE SWITCHED BETWEEN OPEN OR CLOSE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE MOVING. BOTH OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS ARE POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUES. WHAT IF THE PASSENGER(S) NEED TO GET OUT DURING AN EMERGENCY? *NM
Nov 30, 2006
NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ON MY 1998 HONDA CIVIC (2 DOOR), FAILED/FAILS TO OPEN. PASSENGER THOUGHT DOOR HAD BEEN LOCKED BY DRIVER BUT DOOR FAILED TO OPEN EVEN AFTER IT WAS REPEATEDLY LOCKED AND UNLOCKED IN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT PROBLEM. DOOR HAS NOT OPENED SINCE. PASSENGER MUST CLIMB OUT WINDOW OR CRAWL OVER DRIVER SEAT TO EXIT CAR. WOULD BE VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IF AUTO ACCIDENT OCCURRED ESPECIALLY IF EXIT FROM DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WAS IMPOSSIBLE. CHILDREN RIDE IN THIS CAR AND OWNER FEARS FOR THEIR SAFETY. CAR TAKEN TO DEALER TO HAVE PROBLEM FIXED BUT DEALER ASKED FOR OVER $400 TO REPLACE INSIDE DOOR PARTS AND ALSO STATED $400 MORE WOULD BE REQUIRED IF DOOR PANEL WAS BROKEN AS THEY ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE IT. DOOR PANEL IS VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE WITH DOOR STUCK SHUT. OWNER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MANUFACTURING OF CAR AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY MANUFACTURER WITHOUT CHARGE. *NM
Aug 18, 2005
DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS INOPERATIVE, AND IS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE. *AK
May 11, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH UNDER RECALL. ALSO THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED . BUT THE INTERMITTENT PROBLEM TO START THE VEHICLE CONTINUED. *AK THERE WAS INTERMITTENT GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. SINCE THE NOISE DIDN'T OCCUR WHEN THE CONSUMER BOUGHT IT TO THE DEALER, THEY REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *PH ALSO THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED. *JB
Sep 15, 2003
ELECTICAL PROBLEM NOT FIXED YET, ENGINE TIMING PROB CAUSED VALVE DAMAGE, HEAD WORK REQUIRED...PAID BY OWNER, HONDA NOTIFIED. *AK
Aug 07, 2001
ELECTICAL PROBLEM NOT FIXED YET, ENGINE TIMING PROB CAUSED VALVE DAMAGE, HEAD WORK REQUIRED...PAID BY OWNER, HONDA NOTIFIED. *AK
Aug 07, 2001
STEERING
3 complaints
VEHICLE KEEPS PULLING TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANAGE. DEALER CANNOT CORRECT DEFECT. *AK *YC
Aug 25, 1999
HORN INDICATOR FAILED. MGM
Feb 01, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO HAVE STEERING ABILITY WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *AK
Jul 02, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
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 BUT WOULD NOT START. I HAD TO BE PUSHED HOME BY NEIGHBOR. AFTER TAKING IT TO MECHANIC, I HAVE HAD THE COIL REPLACED, DISTRIBUTOR REPLACED, SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES REPLACED AS WELL AS A SENSOR. THE CAR STILL WILL NOT START. I HAVE LEARNED OF THE RECALL OF THE FAULTY IGNITION, AND WOULD LIKE FOR THIS TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER UNDER RECALL PROCESS. NOTHING IS WORKING SO FAR. PLEASE ASSIST, NEED CAR TO TAKE CHILD TO SCHOOL AND TO ABLE TO WORK, TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS. *TR
Jan 19, 2015
JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED MY 1998 HONDA CIVIC CX HATCHBACK ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO, IT HAD 112,608 MILES, WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP IT STALLED. FIRST SIGN, I DID NOT NO IT HAD A RECALL THE CAR AND JUST THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE . IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP.2ND SIGN, WHILE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY IT JUST QUIETLY STOPPED RUNNING .. THIS WAS IN FEBRUARY...ON APRIL 26, 2011 TUESDAY , NEEDED TO CRANK THE CAR TWO TIMES TO GET IT TO STARTED IN THE MOURNING, IN THE AFTERNOON AFTER WORK AT 1:30 PM IT NEEDED TO BE STARTED TWO TIMES TO START. AT 5:00 PM CAR STARTED UP FINE, SIX HOUSES DOWN TO THE STOP SIGN AND THE CAR STOPPED AGAIN, PARKED THE CAR AND STARTED THE CAR RIGHT UP. APRIL 27 2011. WEDNESDAY. 4:30 AM CAR STARTED RIGHT UP. STOPPED AT SHEETZ GAS STATION BEFORE WORK, MOTOR STOPPED RUNNING BUT ALL THE LIGHTS AND RADIO WERE STILL ON, PARKED AND STARTED IT ONCE.WENT TO WORK. 1:30 PM STARTED CAR UP AND WAS HEADING HOME. ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING ABOUT 60 - 65 MILES AN HOUR CAR MOTOR STOPS. FIRST TIME IT EVER DIED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS..PUT HAZARDS ON AND PARKED ON THE SIDE.PARKED AND THEN STARTED IT ONCE. DROVE HOME. ..IT IS GETTING SCARY, I'VE PUT NEW SPARK PLUGS, IGNITION WIRES, TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM OF THE MOTOR STOPPING BEFORE I KNEW ABOUT THE RECALLS ON THIS YEAR CIVICS. WENT TO HONDA WEB SIGHT AND TYPED IN MY VIN NUMBER. THIS CAR HAD A RECALL. IT SAID IT WAS FIXED. THERE HAS BEEN THREE OWNERS OF THIS CAR. 1ST. THE PERSON WHO BOUGHT IT . 2ND. THE CLEVELAND HONDA DEALERSHIP. 3RD .ME. DOES A HONDA DEALERSHIP HAVE TO FIX THE RECALL IN ORDER FOR IT TO SAY FIXED ? CAUSE IT WASN'T IN THE CAR FAX THAT THEY GAVE ME..I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW WHO FIXED THE IGNITION PROBLEM BECAUSE IT SEEMS LIKE THIS CAR IS HAVING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AGAIN...ELECTRICAL PART OF THE IGNITION SWITCH... *TR
Apr 27, 2011
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
BOUGHT USED JUNE 2011 WITH ABOUT 169,000ISH, WAS ASSURED THAT EVERYTHING WAS CHECKED OUT. DROVE BACK HOME WITH NO PROBLEMS, AND THEN THE PROBLEMS BEGAN. WITHIN TWO MONTHS THE BATTERY DIED, HAD TO REPLACE. IN JAN OF 2012 CAR BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND I NOTICED A 2" CRACK ON THE TOP OF THE RADIATOR, REPLACED. NOW TRANSMISSION HESITATES AND RPMS GO WAY UP WHEN SHIFTING INTO FOURTH GEAR. I DRAINED AND CHANGED THE FLUID WITH THE RECOMMENDED HONDA FLUID, AND NOW THE HIGH RPMS AND SLIPPING ARE OCCURRING IN ALL FORWARD GEARS. I FEEL LIKE A VOICE IN A FREAKING TORNADO WHEN IT COME TO ANY REASONABLE SOLUTION TO MY PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN A MAJOR BLOW TO HONDA'S REPUTATION FOR ME. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND AN IMMEDIATE SAFETY RECALL NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OUT. *TR
Apr 03, 2012
FIRST OF ALL, THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACE. EVERY TIME THE CAR IS STARTED UP, U HAVE TO KEEP TRYING IN ORDER FOR IT TO CRANK UP. IF IT DOES CRANK, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR WOULD CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THAT WAS VERY DANGEROUS. YOU WOULD HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL & KEEP TURNING THE SWITCH UNTIL IT FINALLY CRANKS BACK UP. NEXT, THERE IS THE PROBLEM WITH THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING. THE FUSE BLOWS ABOUT 3 TIMES A WEEK & HAS TO BE REPLACED SO THAT THE HEADLIGHT & BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD WORK. EVERYTIME THE FUSE BLOW & THE LIGHTS STOP WORKING, THE CAR WONT GET INTO GEAR UNLESS U UNLOCK THE GEAR SHIFT EVERYTIME U PUT IT IN PARK. THEN THERE IS THE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE PUT 2 TRANSMISSIONS IN THIS CAR IN LESS THAT A YEAR. WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THIS CAR? *TR
Jan 23, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
CAR WOULDN'T START, JAN 10, 2009 WAS TAKEN TO SERVICE STATION,BATTERY OK ENGINE OK, CHARGING SYSTEM OK, COMPUTER SYSTEM OK THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG, CAR WOULD START FINE,NOTHING WAS DONE TO IT. 11 DAYS LATER CAR WOULDN'T START,SO IGNITION STARTER WAS REPLACED. CAR WAS OK UNTIL JAN 26(5 DAYS AFTER NEW CAR IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED) CAR IS STILL IN REPAIR SHOP. JUST FOUND OUT ON INTERNET ABOUT PROBLEMS AND RECALL OF 98 HONDA CIVIC IGNITION SWITCH. PLEASE ADVISE AS TO WHAT TO DO NEXT, NEED CAR FOR WORK TRAVEL. I AM AFRAID FOR MY LIFE TO USE THIS CAR NOW. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN IT AT ALL. *TR
Jan 27, 2009
ON OCTOBER 30, 2004, I HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED ON MY 1998 HONDA CIVIC PER THE RECALL. IN LATE DECEMBER OF 2007, I BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE STARTING MY CAR. ON SIX OCCASIONS, MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING -- ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE (UNDER CONSTRUCTION -- WITH NO SHOULDER). THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH, BUT SAID THAT SINCE IT WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN CARE OF PER THE RECALL, I HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE THE 3 YEAR OLD REPLACEMENT ($364.). I SAVED THE IGNITION THAT THEY REPLACED THIS TIME -- THEY DID NOT ALLOW ME TO SAVE THE IGNITION THE FIRST TIME (2004) (THEY SAID, BECAUSE IT WAS A RECALLED PART). NOTE: THIS IS A HONDA CIVIC (THIS SITE WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT MODEL FROM THE PULL-DOWN MENU). *CN
Jan 05, 2008
AIR BAGS,SEATS
2 complaints
AFTER BEING REAR ENDED AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH , THE CONSUMER STRUCK THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIS VEHICLE AND THE DRIVER SEAT BACK BROKE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB
Oct 19, 2004
THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN EXIT WHEN A TRUCK REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE, THROWING THE CAR 69 FEET INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE FRONT SEAT BROKE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT. *SLC
Sep 17, 1998
SEATS
2 complaints
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT LATCH MECHANISM FAILS TO LOCK THE SEAT IN POSITION. THE SEAT WILL LOCK FROM GOING FORWARD OR BACKWARDS ALONG THE FLOOR, ALTHOUGH IT WILL NOT LOCK WHEN TILTING TO LEAN BACK OR LEAN FORWARD CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING SITUATION.*AK
Jan 20, 2004
AFTER LETTING SOMEONE IN REAR SEAT. THE FRONT GOES TO RECLINING POSTION, NOT THE UPRIGHT, DRIVING POSITION. *AK
Feb 14, 1999
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
I WAS TRAVELING ON A WET ROAD AT 40MPH. WHEN APPLIED BRAKES, THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD ABRUPTLY AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP ON ME, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID OFF ROAD. THE VEHICLE HIT CONCRETE BLOCKS AND TOTALED THE FRONT END. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. TS
Dec 24, 2002
WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING SPACE, VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND WENT OVER CONCRETE IN SPACE AND HIT A WALL. REPAIRS DONE, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Aug 14, 1998
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
DUE TO A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SLIPS WHILE DRIVING WHICH CAUSES RPMS TO GO UP. THIS MAY CAUSE A CRASH. DEALER SAID THEY NEED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Sep 18, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 60MPH IN MARCH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE AFTER BRAKES WERE APPLIED. CHECKED CRUISE CONTROL WHICH WAS NOT ON. CHECKED GAS PEDAL TO SEE IF STUCK. HAD GUIDED VEHICLE TO OFF RAMP & MANGED TO TURN IT OFF. SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL & NOTHING WORKED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. VEHICLE IS NOW JERKING ALSO, 6 MONTHS LATER. *AK
Oct 20, 1999
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS, WITH CENTERAL COMPUTER CONTORL, BATTERY SOMETIMES COMPLETELY DRAINS, SOMETIMES DOES NOT, TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE SOMETIMES , DEALER UNCOOPERATIVE. *AK
Jun 14, 1999
INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS, WITH CENTERAL COMPUTER CONTORL, BATTERY SOMETIMES COMPLETELY DRAINS, SOMETIMES DOES NOT, TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE SOMETIMES , DEALER UNCOOPERATIVE. *AK
Jun 14, 1999
INTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
DOME LIGHTS FAILIF A NON-HONDA RADIO IS INSTALLED.
Jul 10, 1998
DOME LIGHT WON'T WORK WHEN DOORS ARE OPEN.
May 15, 1998
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
FOR RECALL ON A 1998 HONDA CIVIC DX REPLACE AIR BAG ,FUEL TANKERS, IGNITION SWITCH,FLOOR MAT.
Feb 11, 2021
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
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. I HAVE WAITED FOR THE RECALL TO INCLUDE 98'S KNOWING THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO BE INCLUDED BECAUSE OF WHAT HAPPENED TO MINE. I DON'T HAVE PICTURES AT THIS TIME BUT WILL PROVIDE.
Sep 13, 2020
SUSPENSION,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
IT NEED SEAT LIGHT DONT WORK TITE DPNT MATCH CHECK ENVINE LIGHT IS ON BRAKE LIGHT IS ON
Aug 04, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
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 MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Oct 27, 2015
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
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 96,702.
Oct 17, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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 INSPECTION DISCOVERED THE TWO BRAKE LINES UNDER THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC WERE CORRODED. IN ADDITION, THE THREE FUEL LINES ARE ALSO SEVERELY RUSTED, AND FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE RETURN LINE. THE CORRODED BRAKE LINES ARE LINES 9 AND 11 IN THE 1998 HONDA CIVIC LX BRAKE DIAGRAM. LINE 11 IS CURRENTLY LEAKING LEAVING NO BRAKE PRESSURE FOR THE ENTIRE SYSTEM. THE FUEL LINES ARE PIPES 15, 16 AND 19 IN THE FUEL LINE DIAGRAM WITH FUEL LINE 19 LEAKING. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AWAITING TO BE SERVICED. BASED ON SEARCHES ONLINE FOR HONDA VEHICLES, THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON OCCURRENCE ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WITH HIGH USAGE OF SALT SUCH AS THE MID-WEST. VEHICLE OWNERS NEED TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY DEADLY SYMPTOM. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL OR NOTIFICATION FROM HONDA? IN ADDITION, THE REPAIR OF ALL OF THESE LINES IS VERY COSTLY TO THE OWNERS. *TR
Jul 31, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
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 FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,015. *TR
May 09, 2013
ENGINE
1 complaint
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 AFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Jun 20, 2012
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
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 CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE MECHANISM THAT ALLOWED THE WINDOWS TO BE OPENED OR CLOSED NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MADE THE REPAIR BUT FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Jun 14, 2012
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DRIVING AT 55 MPH A FORD FOCUS PULLED STRAIGHT OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND CAME TO A STOP. I WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 CAR LENGTH AWAY WHEN THEY DID THIS SO I DID NOT HAVE TIME TO STOP AND COULD NOT PULL OUT AROUND THEM BECAUSE I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I T-BONED THIS VEHICLE DOING 55 MPH AND THEY WERE STOPPED. MY FRONT END HIT DIRECTLY ON THEIR FRONT DRIVERS SIDE. THEIR FRONT LEFT FENDER AND TIRE WERE BENT IN AND BOTH OF THEIR FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. MY WHOLE FRONT END WAS CRUSHED IN AND THE CENTER OF MY HOOD LOOKED LIKE I HIT A TREE. NONE OF MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. IF I HAD NOT BEEN WEARING MY SEAT BELT I WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE SERIOUSLY INJURED THAN I WAS. WHERE ARE THE SENSORS FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT? SHOULDN'T MINE HAVE DEPLOYED? *TR
May 11, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
MY !998 HONDA CIVIC EX STALLED ON FREEWAY WHILE GOING AT 50MPH. IT WAS DUE TO FAILURE OF IGNITION SWITCH. HONDA HAD A RECALL ON CERTAIN VAN MODELS ONLY AND MY VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE LIST. MY SAFETY IS AT STAKE HERE SO ARE OTHERS WHO DRIVES A HONDA. ALTHOUGH I HAVE 162,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, THE SWITCH AS FAR AS I KNOW IS NOT AN ITEM CALLED OUT FOR REPLACEMENT AS PART OF THE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE. SO HOW WOULD I KNOW WHEN TO REPLACE IF IT IS NOT AN ITEM THAT IS A REQUIRED ATTENTION WHEN VEHICLE IS BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE, THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND LIFE ENDANGERING PROBLEM. I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR STALLED. *TR
Feb 26, 2009
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN 2003 AND AGAIN 2005. O2 SINSOR & CATALYST CONVERTOR, ALSO REPLACED. I THINK THERE IS A DEFAULT WITH THIS TRANSMISSION. I HAVE A 1998 HONDA ACCORD LX COUPE V6
Mar 31, 2005
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
1998 HONDA CIVIC EX COUPE- GREAT CAR EXCEPT FOR THE POWER WINDOWS. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THEM PROFESSIONALLY FIXED BECAUSE OF THE COST. THEY HAVE BEEN STUCK IN THE UP POSITION FOR A FEW YEARS NOW. THEY COME OFF TRACK IF I TRY TO ROLL THEM DOWN AND THE GLASS LITERALLY FALLS INTO THE DOOR. *JB
Feb 13, 2005
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATED THAT GRANDDAUGHTER BOUGHT A CERTIFIED HONDA CIVIC AND HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE SINCE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. ONE MONTH AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS WAS DONE BY THE DEALER THAT SOLD HER THE VEHICLE. THEN, POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED, AND IT WAS REPAIRED 2 MONTHS LATER. IN MAY OF THIS YEAR THE SAME THING HAPPENED POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED AGAIN. *AK THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AT 89440 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED DUE TO SHIFTING PROBLEMS AT 90552 MILES. *NM
Aug 13, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER TO GET A RECALL PART REPLACED. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THERE IS A WAITING LIST. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A UNSAFE CONDITION TO DRIVE IN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
Sep 24, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING 55-60 MPH ENGINE WOULD STALL, ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Sep 10, 2002
WHEELS
1 complaint
LUGS: NUTS ON TWO FRONT TIRES ARE NOT THREADED WHICH CAN CAUSE TIRES TO COME OFF AT ANY TIME.*AK
Jun 27, 2002
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER NOTICED PIECES OF METAL COMING FROM CAR. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT.*AK BLOWER MOTOR FOR VENTILATION FAN HAS FAILED TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR . CONSUMER REPLACED TWO BLOWER UNITS AT HIS COST. *YH
Jan 22, 2001
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE ROLLING BACK ON INCLINES. NOW MY TRANSMISSION MUST BE REPLACED.
May 03, 2000
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 45MPH IGNITOR FAILED, AND THE ENGINE SHUT COMPLETELY OFF. ALSO, POWER STEERING FAILED. *AK
Mar 28, 2000
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY SLIPS,IN MOTION AND IDLE POSITION--IDLE SPEED IS ERRATIC--IN REVERSE,CAR MAKES A WHINING NOISE-WINDOWS DON'T ALWAYS WORK
Mar 17, 2000
SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT TIGHTEN UP WHEN THE BELT IS ACTIVATED. ALSO, BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SEAT IN PLACE FAILED WHEN CHILD SAFETY SEAT WAS PLACED IN THE REAR SEAT. SEAT BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE, AND HAS FAILED AGAIN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *ML
Feb 01, 2000
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
IN THE FIRST INCIDENT THE STEERING HOSE AND RACK WERE LEAKING (AT 10,000 MILES). I WAS TOLD AT MY APPT. FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND STEERING INSPECTION THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO DO BOTH, SO THEY WANTED TO CHANGE THE OIL AND LOOK AT THE STEERING LATER. I INSISTED THEY DO THE OPPOSITE AND HALF AN HOUR LATER I WAS TOLD THAT I COULD NOT SAFELY DRIVE MY CAR HOME. CURRENTLY, MY TRANSMISSION COMPUTER WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY AFTER I REPORTED A SEVERE VIBRATION ACCOMPANIED BY A CONSTANT SOUND. THIS TOO WAS SHRUGGED OFF OVER THE PHONE AS BEING TYPICAL OF THE CVT AUTOMOBILES. TWENTY MINUTES AFTER I HAD PICKED THE CAR UP AFTER IT WAS "REPAIRED" I RETURNED IT TO THE DEALER AS IT WAS SHUDDERING AND IDLING DOWN TO 0 RPM'S, ALMOST DYING AT STOPLIGHTS. THIS HAS YET TO BE RESOLVED AS THEY DON'T SEEM TO KNOW WHAT TO DO IN REGARD TO THESE TRANSMISSIONS. *AK
Dec 08, 1999
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
HAVE HAD THREE TIRES GO FLAT WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. ACCIDENT WAS HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WHO PULLED OUT DAMAGING ENTIRE FRONT OF CAR, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FLOORBOARD LEAK WAS REPAIRED AND SEALED WITHIN 1 WEEK OF OWNERSHIP.( DOT NUMBER: DB7J C11 TIRE SIZE: P185/65R14 )
Jul 21, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 55 MPH. CONSUMER WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES, AND THEY DID NOT DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT STOP. ALSO, BRAKES WERE TOTALLY INOPERATIVE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK
Jun 07, 1999
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THIS VEHICLE WAS IN A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT WHICH OCCURRED AT 55-60 MPH,AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER HITTING A HIGHWAY RAIL. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Apr 21, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
VEHICLE STRUCK REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, BRAKES WERE LOCKED AT 40 MPH, SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK,ALLOWING DRIVERS FACE TO HIT STEERING WHEEL, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, HONDA CONTACTED, AND HAS SHOWN NO INTEREST IN INVESTIGATING OR CHECKING THE CAR. STATED TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AFTER IT WAS REPAIRED, AND IF ANYTHING WAS WRONG, THEY WOULD REPLACE PARTS.
Jan 23, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
Nov 13, 1998
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 1998 HONDA Civic, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 1998 HONDA Civic 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 1998 HONDA Civic Problems in 3 Steps
1
Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 1998 HONDA Civic dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
3
Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your HONDA dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1998 HONDA Civic have?
The 1998 HONDA Civic currently has 464 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 1998 HONDA Civic?
The most common problems reported for the 1998 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 1998 HONDA Civic problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1998 HONDA Civic comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 1998 HONDA Civic?
You can report safety problems with your 1998 HONDA Civic directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 1998 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 1998 HONDA Civic reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1998 HONDA Civic. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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