2001 HONDA Civic Problems & Complaints
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POWER TRAIN
375 complaints
I recently bought a 2001 honda civic, 5speed. It was driving fine, until it suddenly started making grinding or weird noises. I couldn't shift and now the gears are locked up. It happened suddenly after no problems.
Mar 21, 2026
2001 Honda Civic stopped moving in the middle of the road. While in the middle of driving vehicle lost power but remained running. A whining noise was observed which turned out to be the transmission pump. The vehicle would not go into forward or reverse and I was left stranded in the middle of the highway. Vehicle was transported to the closest repair shop and was diagnosed with a failed transmission. A TSB was issued for these transmissions but no recall. Due to no recall being issued despite Honda knowing these transmissions were built with bad clutches that were known to fail which is the reason they issued the tech service bulletin, many transmissions in these car are still defective and can lead to someone being unable to move out of traffic and get into a collision.
Jun 28, 2022
TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THIS FAILURE TOOK PLACE WHILE DRIVING TO WORK (18.5 MILES). THERE WAS NO WARNING OR NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE. ONCE PARKED THE ENGINE WOULD RUN BUT WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. *TR
Dec 02, 2016
TAKATA RECALL; THE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCORDING TO HONDA DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
Oct 19, 2016
I HAD JUST GOTTEN BACK FROM PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS. I HAD STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT IN THE LEFT TURN LANE,AND THERE WAS TRAFFIC STOPPED BEHIND ME, THANK GOODNESS. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I TRIED TO PULL OFF, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVED. A MAN HELPED ME TO PUSH THE VEHICLE OUT OF TRAFFIC ONTO A PARKING LOT . AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN DIFFERENT GEARS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FINALLY CAME ON. I CALLED A WRECKER TO PICK IT UP AND DELIVER IT HOME. SINCE THEN I BOUGHT A CODE READER AND THE CODE IS A P0740. I HAVE READ WHERE HONDA HAS PROBLEMS WITH THEIR TRANSMISSIONS. I CALLED THEM AND THEY SAID THAT MY TRANSMISSION WAS NOT ON RECALL.
Sep 20, 2016
+ 370 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
253 complaints
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Jul 14, 2025
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
Apr 18, 2025
The SRS light came on and stayed red indicating defective airbags.
Apr 28, 2023
I read and article about the advisory made by the Honda and the U.S. Government to "do not drive" for the 2001 through 2003 vehicles with Takata inflators that have a high possibility of exploiting and hurling shrapnel in a crash.
Feb 07, 2023
The recall is on my airbags
Mar 31, 2022
+ 248 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
52 complaints
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the high-beam headlights failed to function as needed. The contact stated that the running lights and low-beam headlights were operable. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that they needed to take the vehicle apart in order to get the correct part number to repair the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V086000 (Exterior Lighting) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 218,000.
Mar 13, 2023
VEHICLES OF THIS TYPE WERE SUBJECTED TO A RECALL BACK IN 2012 DUE TO A SAFETY ISSUE WHERE THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WOULD UNEXPECTEDLY FAIL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT NIGHT. THE RECALL WORK HAS BEEN PERFORMED PREVIOUSLY BY HONDA ON THIS SPECIFIC VEHICLE. HOWEVER, A SIMILAR PROBLEM HAS RECENTLY STARTED OCCURRING ON THIS VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL WORK HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE TO IT. I AM AN AIR FORCE VETERAN WITH AN EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND IN AVIATION ELECTRONICS. I ALSO HAVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DOING ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING. I ALSO HAVE A LOT OF EXPERIENCE REPAIRING AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. I HAVE ANALYZED THE CURRENT PROBLEM IN MY WIFE'S CIVIC, WHICH INVOLVES UNEXPECTED FAILURES IN THE NIGHTTIME LIGHTING SYSTEM WHERE ALL THE LIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. I HAVE ALSO STUDIED THE INFORMATION FROM THE PREVIOUS RECALL. I HAVE CONCLUDED THAT THE PREVIOUS RECALL DONE BY HONDA HAS NOT FULLY ADDRESSED THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED LIGHTING PROBLEMS THAT LED TO THE PREVIOUS RECALL. IT EXPLAINS WHY MY WIFE'S VEHICLE IS STILL HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS NOW EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN FIXED UNDER THE PREVIOUS RECALL. I HAVE WRITTEN A STATEMENT GIVING ALL THE DETAILS YOU SHOULD NEED AS A LEAD IN TO AN INVESTIGATION. IT IS ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT. IF I CAN BE OF FURTHER ASSISTANCE PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME. *DT *TR
Apr 01, 2019
LIGHT SWITCH TERMINAL OVERHEATED. WHILE IN MOTION ON THE ROAD, LOW BEAM LIGHTS SUDDENLY GO DARK, BUT HIGH BEAMS AND PARKING LIGHTS DO WORK FINE. SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 04V086000
Sep 20, 2017
IN JULY 2017, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED (WERE INOPERABLE), BUT THE HIGH BEAM AND ALL OTHER EXTERNAL LIGHTS WERE OPERATIONAL. THESE ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A HONDA SAFETY RECALL SERVICE BULLETIN 04-015. THIS CAR HAD THE SAFETY RECALL REPAIRS IN SEPTEMBER 2009, BUT THE SAME SYMPTOMS REAPPEARED IN JULY 2017. DEALER MADE THE REPAIRS (IT TOOK TWO TRIES TO GET IT RIGHT AS SHOWN ON THE INVOICES ATTACHED) AND CHARGED ME FOR THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THEY SAID THE COMPANY WILL PAY FOR THE FIRST RECALL REPAIR BUT NOT SUBSEQUENT ONES.
Aug 24, 2017
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS HAVE FAILED TO WORK. THE FUSE AND CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND ARE IN GOOD REPAIR. THE PROBLEM LIES IN THE MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT (MCU). THERE WAS A RECALL ON 1998-2000 HONDA ACCORDS FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AT NIGHT WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I COULD NO LONGER SEE MY SPEED AND CANNOT SEE ANY INSTRUMENTS AT NIGHT.
Mar 14, 2016
+ 47 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
43 complaints
THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED, CAUSING DANGEROUS FUMES TO ENTER THE CABIN OF THE CAR. THE FUMES ARE MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, AND THEY ARE ENOUGH TO CAUSE A STRONG HEADACHE/LIGHT-HEADEDNESS WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS FILED ON THE INTERNET FOR THIS EXACT MODEL/YEAR HONDA. *TR
Nov 21, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING, BUT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED A SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THEY WOULD RECHARGE THE BATTERY, BUT COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE FAILURE WAS ATTRIBUTED TO THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TOA SECOND MECHANIC, THE VEHICLE STALLED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE TDDC CYLINDER CODE STALLED FOR THE CAM SHAFT CYLINDER SENSOR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000.
Jun 03, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57000.
Sep 07, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SPEED INDEPENDENTLY DECREASED AS IF IT WERE ATTEMPTING TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE MECHANIC PERFORMED A CAM SHAFT SENSOR OVERRIDE. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE CAM SHAFT WAS LOOSE AND CAUSED FRICTION TO THE SENSORS CAUSING DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000. UPDATED 11/15/10 *CN THE CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 11/24/10
Aug 20, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. SHE STATED THAT ON APRIL 15, 2010, WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND LOST POWER. SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED HER THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT HER OWN EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE WAS MILEAGE 130,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 133,000.
Jun 01, 2010
+ 38 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
38 complaints
WHEN I TURN RIGHT CORNER ON 4-21 2015 AT 11 AM AT 15 TO 20 MILES A HOUR MY LOWER A -ARM BROKE FELL DOWN AND MY AXEL BROKE. AND THE TIER COME OUT 4 INCHES AND THE FENDER WAS BROKE AND FRONT BUMPER CAP WAS TORN OFF THE FRONT OF THE CAR. AND THE FRONT HOOD AND FENDER WHERE DAMAGE .THE A ARM WAS NOT WELDED WHERE IT BROKE AND THE LITTLE BIT THAT WAS WELDED BROKE IN THE WELD CAUSING MY DAMAGE TO MY HONDA CIVIC. *TR
Apr 24, 2015
FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE: WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, NOTED HUMMING IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. CONTINUED TO DRIVE AND NOTED ONLY HUMMED ABOVE 40 MPH. CHANGED TIRES AND ROTATED WHEELS. CONTINUED TO HUM BUT LOUDER. TOOK IT INTO HONDA SERVICE WHERE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACE SINCE THE LEFT HAD FAILED\, RIGHT HAD LEAKED GREASE. (HONDA CIVIC 2001; 89000 MILES.) FORTUNATELY WE DID NOT WAIT TOO LONG. *TR
Aug 15, 2008
I JUST HAD MY 2001 CIVIC IN TO THE DEALER LAST FRIDAY FOR THE 120K MAINTENANCE. I WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE NEEDS BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS PLUS THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. I CALLED HONDA AMERICA AND SPOKE WITH JOHN. NONE OF THE PARTS ARE COVERED. THE PROVISIONS ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ARE 8 YRS OR 80K MILES. I'M WELL OVER THE MILEAGE, I'M 100% RESPONSIBLE. HE SAID THERE WAS NO HISTORY OF THIS BEING AN ONGOING OR REPORTED PROBLEM TO HONDA. AS FAR AS JOHN WAS CONCERNED, I'M THE ONLY ONE WITH THE PROBLEM OF A CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *TR
May 29, 2008
I HAVE A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR HOME FROM SCHOOL ON INTERSTATE 95. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE SHE WAS DIVING 70 MPH. WHEN THE PART BROKE , IT BROKE THE AXLE GOING TO THE TRANSMISSION AND PULLED THE SWAY BAR LOOSE. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP STATED THEY HAD NEVER SEEN THIS PART FAIL BEFORE. *TR
Apr 18, 2008
2001 HONDA CIVIC LOST CONTROL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS ON ITS SIDE. CONSUMER HAD SOMEONE LOOK AT THE VEHICLE THAT TOLD THEM THAT THE RIGHT REAR CONTROL ARM CAME OFF AND THE BOLTS WERE MISSING. *KB
Apr 04, 2008
+ 33 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
33 complaints
STALLS OUT / LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING, CANNOT MAINTAIN SPEED EVEN WHEN FLOORED, WORSE ON HOT DAYS, DOESN'T HAPPEN IN THE WINTER, THE MAIN FUEL RELAY GETS REAL HOT AND CAR WILL NOT RUN UNTIL IT SITS FOR ABOUT 5 OR 10 MINUTES, THEN SOMETIMES (WHEN 90+ DEGREES OUT) WILL ONLY RUN FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE IT HAPPENS AGAIN, I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE RELAY AND ITS STILL HAPPENING.
Jul 02, 2019
AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL WHILE DRIVING APPROX 45 MPH TURNED OUT TO BE THE MASTER POWER WINDOW REGULATOR AND THE FUSE. I HAVE READ SEVERAL FORUMS ONLINE STATING THE SAME ISSUES, BUT NO ONE KNOWS THE CAUSE. VERY SCARY.
Jun 25, 2017
OWN A 2001 HONDA CIVIC LX CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ONCE UP WITH CODE P0740. HAD THE CODE READ AT AUTOZONE WENT OUT. NOW IT HAS COME BACK. *TR
Apr 22, 2014
THE VEHICLE GAUGE CLUSTER READS THE WRONG INFORMATION. IT CAUSED ME TO STALL ON THE FREEWAY DRIVING 65 MPH. I COMPLETELY RAN OUT OF FUEL AND THE GAUGE READ THAT I HAD 1/4 OF A TANK LEFT. OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET. THE FUEL, MPH, AND TEMPERATURE READINGS ARE ALL OFF. *TR
Sep 10, 2013
I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, AND YOU CANNOT SEE THE SPEEDOMETER OR ANY GAUGE WHEN THE SUN HITS THE PLASTIC COVERING THEM. IT IS A SERIOUS ISSUE. I CANNOT BELIEVE HONDA HASN'T RECALLED THE PLASTIC OR AT LEAST PUT SOMETHING ON IT. THIS HAS TO BE ADDRESSED. I OWNED A 2002 HONDA CIVIC BEFORE THIS AND IT DID NOT HAVE THE SAME ANGLE ON THE DASH SO THERE WAS NEVER AN ISSUE. *TR
Jul 16, 2012
+ 28 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
31 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL. THE LEAK IS COMING FROM THE FILLER CAP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND STATED THE CLAMPS ON THE FUEL LINES HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 105,000.
Aug 25, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, SHE NOTICED A SMELL OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAD FRACTURED WHICH CAUSED A LEAK. THE MECHANIC ADVISED HIM THAT THIS WAS NOT A COMMON ISSUE AND THAT IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PART. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.
Jan 24, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THE CORD TO THE FUEL DOOR FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CABLE. IN 2006, WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL DOOR CHORD BROKE A SECOND TIME IN 2010. THE DEALER ADVISED THE REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,050 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,000. UPDATED 08/10/10. *LJ UPDATED 8/25/10 *CN UPDATED 08/27/10*JB UPDATED 08/30/10
May 10, 2010
THE CAR IS HONDA CIVIC 2001. THE FAILURE. A CRACK ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP/FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT MODULE . THE PUMP IS THE ORIGINAL PART OF THE CAR. CONSEQUENCES. POSSIBLE THE CAR CAN GET ON FIRE. PROBLEM I CAN SEE IS: BY THE TIME I NOTED THE GASOLINE ODOR ,THE CAR WAS ALL READY ALL SOAKED WITH GASOLINE. *TR
Feb 14, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WOULD OVERFLOW WHILE PUMPING GAS. WHEN REFUELING, THE FUEL TANK WOULD NOT SHUT OFF THE GAS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THEY DID NOT KNOW HOW TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 UPDATED 3/19/09 *CN GAS CONTINUED TO OVERFLOW. UPDATED 03/26/09.*JB
Dec 17, 2008
+ 26 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
25 complaints
DT: THE CALLER STATED THAT RUST HAS BUILT UP ON THE FRONT ROTORS AND SHE HAD TO HAVE IT REMOVED. THERE WAS A NOISE WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD LOOK AT IT AND REMOVE THE RUST. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK *NM
Oct 06, 2005
2001 HONDA CIVIC CONSUMERS FOOT GOT CAUGHT UP BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR WHEN TRYING TO COME TO A STOP.*MR THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL WERE DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. *JB
Sep 15, 2005
2001 HONDA CIVIC BRAKES WENT OUT ON VEHICLE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.*MR THE INCIDENT HAPPENED 1 DAY AFTER THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. *JB
Mar 29, 2005
PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE EQUIPMENT ON 2001 HONDA CIVI LX.*MR THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER ABOUT THE BRAKES GRABBING. THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT HE VEHICLE NEEDED A REAR WHEEL CYLINDER BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING. BOTH REAR WHEEL CYLINDER'S WERE REPLACED. EIGHT MONTHS LATER THE VEHCILE WAS STILL EXHIBITING BRAKE PROBLEMS. THIS TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER TESE REPAIRES THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO HAVE BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAS 2000 MILE LEFT UNDER THE WARRANY. *NM
Aug 04, 2004
THE BRAKES WOULD SQUEAK WHEN THE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. CONSUMER THOUGHT THAT THE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPON INSPECTION OF THE BRAKES AND PADS BY THE DEALERSHIP, THEY NOTICED THAT THE CALIPERS HAD LOCKED UP WHICH CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE PAD AND UNEVEN WEAR OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE CALIPER LOCKING UP HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. *NM
Feb 02, 2004
+ 20 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
21 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR DOWN AND THE MIRROR FELL DOWN AND LANDED ON THE CONTACT'S LAP. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO THE INCIDENT BUT NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000. UPDATED 01/14/14*LJ
Dec 26, 2013
SUN VISOR DOES NOT COMPLETELY RETRACT TO THE UP POSITION AND WILL SOMETIMES SPONTANEOUSLY FALL TO THE DOWNWARD POSITION. HONDA 2001 CIVIC DX 4 DOOR SEDAN. 1. EVENTS LEADING TO THIS FAILURE ARE UNKNOWN. 2. FAILURE HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. CAUSES PARTIAL BLOCKED VISION FIELD. 3. A SAFETY PIN IS USED AS A TEMPORARY FIX TO THIS PROBLEM BY USING IT TO SECURE THE VISOR TO THE INTERIOR ROOF OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE VISOR IS NOT IN USE. *TR
Feb 09, 2010
WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING AND IT WAS RAINING AT THE TIME AND I HAD TO PULL OVER. MANUALLY MOVED THE WIPERS AND THEY WENT UNTIL I GOT HOME. WHICH WAS ONLY A FEW BLOCKS AWAY. MOTOR FOR WASHERS WERE REPLACED NEXT DAY FOR A COST OF $450.00. CAR 2001 HONDA HAD ONLY 50,0000 KM ON IT. *TR
Feb 18, 2009
WINDSHIELD: EACH TIME A STONE HITS THE WINDSHIELD, THE WINDSHIELD CHIPS/CRACKS. THIS HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES IN 2 YEARS. I ACCEPT ONE OR TWO TIMES BUT SIX?*JB BODY OF THE CAR: THE BODY DENTS FREQUENTLY. THIS OCCURS IF A STONE OR ANOTHER CAR DOOR HITS THE CAR. I HAVE NEVER HAD A CAR THAT THE BODY IS DAMAGED SO EASILY.
May 13, 2003
REAR WINDSHIELD BLEW OUT COMPLETELY WHILE MY CAR (HONDA CIVIC 2001) WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING HIT THE WINDSHIELD/CAR. THERE WERE NO PRIOR DINGS, CRACKS, HOLES, OR DAMAGE. THE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 70 DEGREES. *JB
Apr 15, 2003
+ 16 more complaints for this component
TIRES
19 complaints
ON NOVEMBER 6, 2016, I REPLACED CAR TIRES (4 SETS, 1 SET) AT WALMART (#01004). MODEL: DEXERO 195/60R15 88H ( DOT: Y9K5 CVHX 0916). TODAY (8-22-2018), THIS SET OF TIRES TRAVELED A TOTAL OF 14,220 MILES. A FEW INCHES OF CRACKS APPEAR ON THE INSIDE OF THE TWO TIRES ON THE FRONT WHEEL, POSING A MAJOR HAZARD. I WENT TO WALMART WARRANTY CLAIM IS REJECTED, I HAD TO PAY ANOTHER SET OF REPLACEMENT TIRES. I AM NOW COMPLAINING TO YOU, PLEASE HANDLE IT.
Aug 22, 2018
2001 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUES WITH VEHICLE TIRES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS TOLD, THE VEHICLE UNDERWENT A COMPLETE CHECK-UP BY THE MECHANICS AT THE DEALERSHIP, BEFORE HE PURCHASED IT. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE EXPERIENCED A FLAT TIRE, THE DEPTH OF THE TIRES WERE RATED 3/32-4/32. ALSO, THE TIRES WERE A LARGER SIZE THEN RECOMMENDED. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE HE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THE TIRES WERE SAFE AND THEY WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ANY PART OF THE COST FOR THE TIRE REPLACEMENT.
Oct 01, 2012
2001 HONDA CIVIC LOST CONTROL WHILE ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSING THEM TO LOSE CONTROL. *KB ACCORDING TO THE REPORT THERE WAS VERY LITTLE TREAD ON THE TIRES AND THE ROADS WERE WET. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0768-90. *JB
Sep 16, 2009
I HAVE A 2001 HONDA CIVIC WHOSE FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO AT SEARS. ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO, I BLEW OUT MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE ON A HIGHWAY AND WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE, I WAS TOLD THAT THE VALVE STEM HAD BLOWN OUT AND I COULD SEE THAT THE VALVE STEM WAS CRACKED. I WENT TO SEARS AND COMPLAINED BUT THEY CLAIMED THAT IF THE VALVE STEM WAS FAULTY I SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DRIVE BUT THIS HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY AND THEY DID NOT BELIEVE ME. I GOT A REPLACEMENT TIRE FROM THEM TO MATCH THE FRONT LEFT WHICH WAS A SEARS TIRE. ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER MY FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT, I WENT DRIVE MY CAR AND I NOTICED THAT MY FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS FLAT AND SUSPECTING THE VALVE STEM I CHECKED FOR IT. I NOTICED THAT THE VALVE STEM WAS CRACKED. I TOOK MY CAR TO A LOCAL GARAGE TO GET THE VALVE STEM CHANGED. MY REAR TIRES ARE OLDER THAN MY FRONT TIRE AND THE VALVE STEM IS FINE. MY GUT FEELING IS THAT THE SEARS VALVE STEM ARE DEFECTIVE BECAUSE THEY BOTH CRACKED, THE FRONT RIGHT ON A HIGHWAY AND THE FRONT LEFT IN MY DRIVEWAY. *TR
Dec 04, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE VEHICLE HAS TECH INTERNATIONAL, MODEL TR418 VALVE STEMS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TWO VALVE STEM FAILURES ON TWO OF HER TIRES. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT WHEN HER VEHCILE STARTED TO LEAN. SOMEONE ASSISTED HER WITH PLACING A SPARE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE. THE FOLLOWING DAY, SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TIRE SHOP AND THEY PLACED AIR IN THE TIRES AND STATED THAT SHE MUST HAVE DRIVEN OVER A POTHOLE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED ANOTHER TIRE AT THE COST OF $161, BUT LATER HAD THE TIRE COMPANY RECTIFY THE ISSUE. TWO DAYS LATER, SHE HEARD A THUMPING SOUND WHILE DRIVING AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT AND SHE NOTICED THAT THE VALVE STEM APPEARED TO BE CUT. SHE CALLED AAA AND THEY CHANGED THE TIRE. THE CONTACT ASKED THE TIRE SHOP IF THEY PURCHASED THEIR VALVE STEMS FROM DILL AND THEY STATED THAT THEY DID NOT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE TIRE MANUFACTURER AND THEY REFUTED THAT THEIR VALVE STEMS WERE FROM CHINA. THE PURCHASE DATE, SERIAL NUMBER, AND PART NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 59,900.
Aug 20, 2008
+ 14 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
17 complaints
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer recall 19/076 (NHTSA Campaign Number was unknown) regarding the Takata Air Bag, and the remedy was completed on March 28, 2025. When the vehicle was being repaired, the contact stated that they used their personal diagnosis machine and received the code FF510001. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, they fell asleep, causing them to rear-end a vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy, and the seat belt failed to retract. There were no injuries, and no medical attention was needed. The vehicle was not towed. The rear vehicle- ended was damaged and towed. A police report was filed. The dealer was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,689.
Jan 08, 2026
TAKATA AIR BAG IT WAS STATIONARY SEATBELT WAS DEFECTED
Dec 07, 2017
TAKATA RECALL VEHICLE: HONDA CIVIC LX 2001. I HAD PREVIOUSLY RESPONDED TO 2 RECALL NOTICES AND HAD AIRBAGS INSPECTED BY THE OAKLAND, CA HONDA DEALERSHIP. ON ONE OCCASION UNKNOWN PART HAD BEEN REPLACED. IN A COLLISION, AS I WAS PROCEEDING STRAIGHT AHEAD AT 30 MPH ON AN OAKLAND CITY STREET, AN ONCOMING SUV, PROCEEDING THROUGH RED LIGHT, TRAVELING EST. 30 MPH, STRUCK THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL OF MY VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK. MY CHEST CONSEQUENTLY HIT THE STEERING WHEEL RESULTING IN A STERNAL FRACTURE, REQUIRING 48-HOUR HOSPITALIZATION AND EST. 14 DAYS OF PAIN MEDICATION. FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Apr 25, 2017
SRS LIGHT CAME ON IN JULY 2010, I TOOK IT IN TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC TO TAKE A LOOK. THE COMPUTER CODE SAID IT WAS A FAULTY SEATBELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY SO THEY ORDERED THE PART AND REPLACED IT. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE SRS LIGHT CAME BACK ON. I TOOK IT BACK TO MY MECHANIC AND THEY SAID IT WAS LIKELY THE WHOLE SRS UNIT THAT IS BAD BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT GET THE COMPUTER CODE TO CLEAR. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED I TAKE IT TO THE HONDA DEALER TO GET IT FIXED SINCE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I TOOK IT TO A HONDA DEALER BUT WAS TOLD IT WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, REGARDLESS OF THE ISSUE. I CONTACTED HONDA AMERICA CORP AND THEY EXPLAINED THAT ONLY THE SEATBELTS ARE COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THAT THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM IS NOT COVERED, AS IT IS AN ADDITIONAL SAFETY FEATURE. I HAVE NO WORKING AIRBAGS NOW AND HONDA WILL NOT FIX THIS, DESPITE THERE BEING RECALLS FOR THE SAME ISSUE ON OTHER 2001 CIVICS
Nov 11, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING ON A WET ROAD AT 45MPH, SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED FROM BEING EJECTED FROM THE SEAT BELT AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER WAS ALSO INJURED AND HOSPITALIZED. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT BY THE POLICE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Aug 17, 2010
+ 12 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
16 complaints
SEAT BELTS ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO FASTEN. IT TAKES SEVERAL QUICK JABS WITH THE BELT INTO THE RECEIVER TO GET BELT TO LOCK IN PLACE SO BELT IS ENGAGED. OTHERWISE BELT CANNOT BE WORN VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THIS ALL STARTED AS SOON AS I RECEIVED OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE IN ABOUT 2007.
Feb 06, 2021
SEA BELT DRIVER SIDE DOESNT SNAP PROPERLY
Nov 05, 2017
2001 HONDA CIVIC LX DRIVERS SEAT BELT FASTENER, THAT IS MOUNTED TO THE SIDE OF THE SEAT AND THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE WILL NOT IMMEDIATELY ATTACH. *MW THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TO HIT THE LATCH PLATE WITH HIS FIST, INTO THE FASTENER OPENING OR THE BUCKLE SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT TO HOLD ONTO OR TO PERMANENTLY ATTACH. *JB
Nov 24, 2014
I HAVE A 2001 HONDA CIVIC LX THAT I JUST GOT BACK FROM THE DEALER IN THE SPRING OF 2014 AFTER FIXING A RECALL ON THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. I NOW HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE SEAT BELT NOT LATCHING IN COLD CONDITIONS AND WHEN THIS HAPPENS I GET AN SRS LIGHT ON THE DASH WHICH MAKES THE SAFETY RESTRAINT SYSTEM INOPERABLE MEANING IF THERE WOULD BE A CRASH THE SAFETY SYSTEM WOULD NOT FUNCTION AND AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY. THERE SEEMS TO BE WIDESPREAD TALK OF THIS SAME PROBLEM ON MANY OTHER HONDA CIVICS IN THE ONLINE FORUMS I LOOKED AT. IF THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS WORTHY OF A RECALL WOULDN'T MALFUNCTIONING SEAT BELTS BE JUST AS EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE. I LOOKED AT HONDA'S CORPORATE SITE UNDER SAFETY AND THEY STATE "SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY" I JUST TALKED WITH HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO GO TO THE DEALER AND PAY THE $100.00 DOLLAR DIAGNOSTIC FEE AND ALSO PAY FOR THE REPAIR ON TOP OF THAT. THAT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE THE COMPANY THAT SAYS SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY TO ME. I HAVE NEVER HAD ISSUES WITH SEATBELT LATCHING ON ANY OTHER BRAND OF VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED AND I THINK HONDA NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO THEIR OWN STATEMENTS ON THE SAFETY OF THEIR VEHICLES. *TR
Oct 06, 2014
AT TIMES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT, THE BUCKLE WILL COME UNDONE. THUS, CAUSING THE BELT TO UNFASTEN.
Apr 20, 2011
+ 11 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
14 complaints
WHILE DRIVING HOOD FLIPPED UP , WENT AND PARKED VEHICLE TO FIND THAT THE HOOD LATCH HAD COME OFF THE BASE DUE TO RUST ISSUE . THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS DUE TO THE FACT I COULD NOT SEE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. HAS ANY OTHER ISSUES AROSE LIKE THIS ONE THAT HAPPENED TO ME? THANK YOU.
Dec 10, 2017
DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, CITY STREET, AND THE HOOD FLEW OPEN AND SMASHED RIGHT INTO THE WINDSHIELD, CRACKING CAUSING ME TO ALMOST CRASH. THE WINDSHIELD IS CRACKED. CALLED HONDA DEALER AND THEY JUST LAUGHED AND SAID: YEAH, THAT HAPPENS SOMETIMES.
Feb 13, 2016
CLEAR COAT IS PEELING AWAY FROM HOOD, ROOF, AND DOOR. *TR
Oct 31, 2013
HOOD WILL NOT LATCH COMPLETELY. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT BEAM (AKA FRONT BULKHEAD CROSSBEAM) METAL IS EXTREMELY THIN AND FRACTURED AND/OR MISSING IN SEVERAL AREAS. HOOD LATCH IS STILL BOLTED INTO THE BROKEN FRAGMENTS OF METAL. *TR
Feb 25, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RUBBER SEALS AROUND HER WINDOW WERE PEELING. THE DEALER STATED THAT INCLEMENT WEATHER CAUSED THE FAILURE BECAUSE HER VEHICLE WAS NOT PLACED IN A GARAGE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE WINDOW SEALS AT THE COST OF $50 EACH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN AND MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
Jan 26, 2009
+ 9 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
14 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
May 09, 2014
I AM THE SINGLE OWNER OF THE CAR AND BEEN METICULOUS WITH MAINTENANCE. THEN SUDDENLY OVER THE THANKSGIVING WEEKEND AS I STEPPED ON THE GAS, THE CAR REVVED UP BUT DID NOT MOVE. FORTUNATELY I WAS JUST DOWN THE STREET. NOW THE MECHANIC IS ASKING FOR $2200. QUESTION IS IF I DO SPEND THAT AMOUNT AND GET A NEW TRANSMISSION, WHAT'S THE GUARANTEE IF THAT ONE WON'T FAIL? *TR
Dec 10, 2011
CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING RAPIDLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL. WAS FINALLY ABLE TO BRING IT TO A STOP AFTER DRIVING DOWN AN ENTIRE STRETCH OF FLAT ROAD WITHOUT PRESSING THE GAS AT ALL. WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, IT ACCELERATED FURIOUSLY BUT DIDN'T ATTEMPT TO GO ANYWHERE, AND FINALLY I JUST TURNED IT OFF. MY FATHER WAS ABLE TO COME TO MY ASSISTANCE, AND WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR DRIVABLE AGAIN AFTER PRESSING ON THE GAS SEVERAL TIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. I DROVE THE CAR TO WORK THE NEXT MORNING WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, I FEEL THAT IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON A HIGHER SPEED ROAD, SUCH AS THE INTERSTATE, MY SAFETY WOULD HAVE BEEN SEVERELY COMPROMISED AND BRINGING THE CAR TO A COMPLETE STOP WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH MORE DIFFICULT. I REALLY DON'T HAVE ANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR, BUT I AM NOW VERY SKEPTICAL ABOUT DRIVING IT, ESPECIALLY ON THE INTERSTATE. *TR
Aug 12, 2011
HONDA DEALERSHIP REPLACED MY TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING BETWEEN GEARS AND WHEN I WAS DRIVING CAR IT WILL FAIL TO ACCELERATE AND NOT MOVE AND THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE CONTROL OF MY CAR WHILE DRIVING , THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED A "NEW" TRANSMISSION BECAUSE I HAD WARRANTY AND NOW AT 128000 MILES THE " NEW" TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING, THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WILL NOT REPAIR AND THAT THERE IS NOT ANY WARRANTY FOR THE TRANSMISSION ANYMORE. I HAVE HEARD A LOT OF COMPLAINTS FOR THE HONDA CIVIC 2001 TRANSMISSION, ONE OF THE WORST TRANSMISSIONS FROM HONDA CARS, HONDA USED TO BE A GOOD RELIABLE CAR. ALL THAT I CAN SAY IF THE HONDA DEALER REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A " NEW " TRANSMISSION WHY IS LEAKING? IT DOES NOT MAKE ANY SENSE. NOW TO REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION AT A LOCAL SHOP THEY WILL CHARGE AROUND 3000 DOLLARS.
Jan 22, 2011
MY NAME IS [XXX] , MY HUSBAND IS [XXX] AND WERE PURCHASED A CARE FROM JACK MATIA IN 2006 FOR THE HONDA CIVIC 2001, ON JULY THE 4TH MY DAUGHTERS TOOK THE CAR TO PUT GAS IN IT WHEN THEY PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC TE CAR STOPPED AND WOULD ONLY GO IN REVERSE, AFTER CALLING NOT ONLY THE DEALERSHIP AND THE HONDA HEADQUATERS I'VE ONLY BEEN TOLD THAT IT ISN'T COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, BUT THIS ISN'T A WARRANT ISSUES THE REASON BEHIND IT NOT BEING ON A RECALL LIST IS BECAUSE HONDA DOESN'T THINK THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. MY DAUGHTER HASD JUST CAME OFF THE HIGHWAY I'M ONLY GRATEFUL THAT IT DIDN'T DIE ON THEM THEN AFTER HAVING A MECHANIC CHECK THE CAR OUT WE FOUND OUT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION HAD DIED. MY DAUGHTER SAID NO LIGHTS (ENGINE OR OTHERWISE) HAD CAME ON THAT'S WHY SHE DIDIN'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED.THEY BECAUSE MY VIN # WASN'T ON THE RECALL LIST THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, THAT IWAS STUCK WITH THE COST REPAIR, IT MAY NOT BE A RECALL BUT IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE.SO NOW I AM MAKING PAYMENTS ON A LEMON THAT WAS SOLD TO EVEN WITH THE AWARENESS THAT THIS WAS AN ISSUE. AND I PRETTY SURE THERE WAS A LEMON LAW BROEKN SOME WHERE, NOT TO MENTION THE RISK THIS PUT MY FAMILY AT WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR . WE DO ALOT OF HIGHWAY DRIVING DUE TO MY JOB. NO ONE WANTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILTY BUT SOMEONE DEFINITELY SHOULD FORTHE RISK THEY PUT MY FAMILY AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD AT. ARE WE GOING TO WAIT TIL WE ARE DEALING WITH A SITUATION LIKE WE JUST DID WITH TOYOTA????? I CERTAINLY HOPE NOT. I'VE PUT OVER 5,000.00 DOLLARS IN PAYMENTS THAT'S NOT COUNTNG REPAIRS INTO THIS CAR AND THIS IS A SLAP IN THE FACE FOR A CONSUMER WHO WORKS AND HAS ALWAYS WORKED HARD FOR HER LIVING. I KNOW I'LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HONDA, TOO AFRAID ESPECAILLY AFTER WHAT MY DAUGHTERS EXPERIENCED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 06, 2010
+ 9 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10 complaints
"TAKATA RECALL" NO PROBLEMS TO REPORT AT THIS TIME, THANK GOD. JUST WANTED TO NOTIFY YOU THAT MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN VIN# DOES APPLY TO THE RECALL NOTICE THAT WAS SENT TO ME.
Oct 27, 2017
I WAS DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND MY CAR JUST WOULDN'T MOVE. I HAD TO TURN IT OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON AGAIN TO GET IT MOVING. BUT, AS SOON AS I STOPPED AGAIN, IT STOPPED MOVING...TURNED IT OFF AND ON AGAIN AND IT BARELY MOVED ENOUGH FOR ME TO PULL OVER AND GET A TOW. I HAD IT TAKEN TO A SHOP, BUT WAS TOLD LATER THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. IT WAS MOVING AGAIN. SO, I CONTACTED A FRIEND WHO KNOWS HONDA'S AND HE INFORMED ME THAT THIS YEAR AND MAKE HAS HAD MANY TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND THAT IT'S LIKELY I'LL NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I THINK THAT THIS SHOULD BE HONDA'S RESPONSIBILITY, THE CAR DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH MILEAGE AND I'M IN CALIFORNIA WHERE THE WEATHER IS MILD. IT'S OUTRAGEOUS THAT HONDA HASN'T HAD AN OFFICIAL RECALL. I WANT THEM HELD ACCOUNTABLE. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WASN'T ON THE FREEWAY. I WAS WITH MY SEVENTY TWO YEAR OLD MOM WHO HAS DEMENTIA AND SHE WAS TERRIFIED. SO I'M ANGRY TO SAY THE LEAST.
May 15, 2015
I RECENTLY BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC'S TRANSMISSION. I NOTICED THE CAR WOULD HESITATED AND STALLED WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. I AM VERY ANGRY TO LEARN THAT VEHICLES HONDA MANUFACTURED BETWEEN THE YEARS OF 1999-2004 HAVE WIDESPREAD COMPLAINTS OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AND ASKED WHAT HONDA WOULD DO TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THAT THE COST OF REPAIRING THE FAULTY TRANSMISSION THEY PUT IN THIS VEHICLES WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY. I AM VERY DISSATISFIED. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS RECALLS SINCE I HAVE HAD ON EVERYTHING FROM THE FUEL INJECTION TO THE AIRBAGS. *TR
Jan 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL RAMBLING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 12/01/10*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO FAILURE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THE REPORT CLOSED. UPDATED 12/09/10 *JB
Aug 20, 2010
P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION ON HONDA CIVIC 2001. *TR
Nov 09, 2008
+ 5 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
9 complaints
The fuel pump stops intermittently causing the potential for crash due to the car shutting off and loss of power steering
Jun 16, 2024
MY CAR SMELLS STRONGLY OF GAS. HUNTING FOR THE CAUSE I NOTICED GAS COMING FROM A HOLE UNDER THE CAR ABOUT RIGHT WHERE THE FUEL PUMP IS LOCATED IN THE BACK SEAT. AFTER REMOVING THE BACK SEAT I NOTICED THE FUEL PUMP IS PRETTY MUCH SITTING IN A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE. YOU CAN SEE A SLOW MOVEMENT OF GASOLINE COMING OFF THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN ESPECIALLY BEING THAT WE ARE SMOKERS.
Nov 23, 2020
UPON STARTING OUT AT A RED LIGHT ON A MAJOR STREET, ENGINE WENT TO FULL-THROTTLE, CAUSING A COLLISION TO THE CAR IN FRONT. OPERATOR THEN TRIED TO PUT CAR IN PARK, BUT INSTEAD WENT INTO TO REVERSE, CAR STARTED RAPID BACKING UP, THEN WENT BACK TO DRIVE AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT A SECOND TIME. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, IGNITION WAS SWITCHED OFF. VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK WITH THE IGNITION KEY ON, SO WAS STUCK IN TRAFFIC. RESTARTED CAR REMAINED IN FULL THROTTLE CONDITION. AUTO MECHANIC VERIFIED FAILED THROTTLE, $700 TO REPLACE THROTTLE, MINOR BODY DAMAGE.
Oct 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,400.
Jan 03, 2017
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR YOU COULD SMELL STRONG GASOLINE ON THE OUTSIDE BEHIND THE AREA OF THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE AFTER REACHING A NORMAL ENGINE RUNNING TEMP.
Aug 14, 2016
+ 4 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
8 complaints
The car set on fire causing by airbags explosion and electrical issues and I got myself burned trying to stop the fire
Nov 29, 2023
PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL PART OF THE IGNITION, CAUSING MY CAR TO CUT OFF, OR IT LEAVES ME AND MY KIDS STRANDED!!! EVEN THE SRS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN I LOOKED UP THE RECALL INFORMATION, THERES RECALLS ON BOTH AND THE DEALERSHIP IS DECLINING TO SERVICE MY VEHICLE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFTEY ISSUE, I CANT AFFORD TO PUT MY KIDS LIFE IN JEOPARDY, NOR CAN I AFFORD ANOTHER CAR RIGHT NOW. PLEASE HELP ME !!!
Oct 04, 2021
TAKATA RECALL. MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC HAS BEEN SITTING MY MY DRIVE FOR ABOUT A MONTH AND IS NOT BEING USED AS MY PRIMARY VEHICLE. YESTERDAY THE CAR SEEMED FINE; WINDOWS CLEAR, NO SMELL, ETC. HOWEVER, WHEN RETURNING TODAY THE CAR HAD THE SMELL OF BURNT PLASTIC WHICH WAS OVERPOWERING AND WENT TO SEE WHY IT SMELLED AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE WINDOWS WERE COVERED IN SOOT. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WAS OPENED AND THE SMELL WAS 100% STRONGER AND YOU COULD SEE THAT THE PLASTIC ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH WAS BURNT AND MELTING RIGHT AROUND WHERE THE AIRBAG; I WILL SEND PICTURES. IT LOOKED LIKE THE DASH HAD MELTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND BESIDES THE CAR COVERED IN SOOT THE DAMAGE IS LOCATED SPECIFICALLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AROUND THE AIRBAG AND GLOVE COMPARTMENT. IN WORKING TO COMPLETE THIS REPORT I NOTICED HOW IT ASKS HOW MANY MILES ARE ON THE CAR, BUT THE ONLY WAY TO SEE THE NUMBER OF MILES IS BY TURNING THE CAR ON. I AM HESITIANT TO TURN THE CAR ON SINCE I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AND DON'T THINK IT IS SAFE. HOWEVER, I KNOW THE CAR HAS OVER 200,000 MILES BUT I AM NOT SURE AS THE EXACT NUMBER OF MILES.
May 20, 2018
SRS LIGHT ON MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC IS ON AND THE PROBLEM, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER IS A CODE 15-3 FOR OPDS UNIT FAILURE. WITH THIS LIGHT ON THE AIR BAGS IN MY CAR WILL NOT FUNCTION IN A CRASH. HONDA HAD EXTENDED THE COVERAGE FOR THIS REPAIR FOR 10 YEARS OR 150,000 MILES. THE PROBLEM IS THAT I MISSED THE CUT OFF FOR A COVERED REPAIR BY 11 MONTHS. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 85,000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP, VALLEY HONDA OF MONROVILLE PA, WANTS TO CHARGE 325 DOLLARS FOR THE REPAIR THAT I FEEL SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE CAR COMPANY BECAUSE I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM IS IN THEIR EQUIPMENT. *KB
Aug 03, 2011
THE SRS INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS BEEN ON FOR 2 YEARS. I WAS T-BONED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY THE GAS TANK, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR MAINTENANCE & WAS NEVER INFORMED OF THIS POSSIBILITY DUE TO THE INDICATOR LIGHT BEING ON. HAD I KNOWN, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED OR INSPECTED. NOW THE DEALER SAYS IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY & AT 100 HR. I DO NOT WANT TO HAVE TO HUNT & PECK TO FIND THE SOURCE OF THIS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. HONDA SHOULD EXTEND THE WARRANTY TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL WIRING & SAFETY SYSTEM COMPONENTS ON 2001 MODELS, BASED ON 100'S OF OTHER COMPLAINTS BY OTHER CIVIC OWNERS. ALSO, THE RIGHT WINDOW MOTOR IS BURNED OUT (SINCE 2007), IT ALMOST STALLS WHEN IN REVERSE (SINCE 2005), HAVE NOTICED A LAG IN ACCELERATION IN LOWER GEARS (60K), ALSO ABRUPT DOWNSHIFTING (SOMETIMES) & IT MAKES AN ODD HUMMING SEEMING TO COME FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN ACCELERATING (THIS LAST WEEK). MILEAGE IS 87K, WAY TOO SOON FOR A HONDA TO GIVE OUT. *TR
Apr 02, 2009
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
8 complaints
DRIVING MY CAR WITH ONLY 78,000 MILES THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND WITHIN 15 MINUTES THE CAR LOST POWER TO MOVE FOREWORD/BACKWARD ETC.........TOOK TO THE GAS STATION GLENDALE MOBILE BROADWAY, EVERETT,MA, THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF,,, I KNOW IT IS OLD BUT ONLY 78,000 . HE PUT IN A USED TRANSMISSION FOR 1900.00., THERE WAS NO WARNING ONLY MINUTES FROM THE TIME CHECK ENGINE WENT ON UNTIL COMPLETE FAILURE ON HIGHWAY. *TR
Mar 21, 2014
MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) WILL NOT MOVE WHEN I PUT IT INTO GEAR. I TRIED ALL THE GEARS: DRIVE, REVERSE ETC. NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS. *TR
Nov 23, 2010
TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 60MPH. CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SIGNALED. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS WHATSOEVER. THIS APPEARS TO BE CORRELATED TO MANY OTHERS COMPLAINTS WITH THE 2001 HONDA CIVICS. I WAS FORTUNATE TO NOT HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT WHEN MY CAR CAME TO A STOP. I FEEL AS THOUGH THIS IS A DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. *TR
Oct 04, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ECM IN THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE VEHICLE TO START. THE DEALER STATED THAT NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER, 01V329000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING WAS RELATED TO THE FAILURE; YET, HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE OWNER BELIEVED THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THE VIN SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 114,000. UPDATED 11/03/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT A BULLETIN HAD BEEN ISSUE FOR THAT SAME PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED REGARDING THE PCM. HOWEVER, HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. UPDATED 11/04/10
Aug 12, 2010
I WAS DIVING DOWN THE HWY WHEN MY CAR WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. I WAS PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AND MY RPMS WERE SHOOTING THROUGH THE ROOF, BUT MY SPEED WAS DECLINING, AS CARS GOING 70MPH WERE SHOOTING AROUND ME. THEN I CAME TO A HALT, AND THEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD NO WARNINGS, IT CAME OUT OF NOWHERE. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO THE MECHANIC. HE REPLACED THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AND STATED IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE RADIATOR NOT COOLING THE FLUIDS, YET MY CAR NEVER READ AS HOT. $3000 LATER I HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION, WHICH IS NOT MADE MY HONDA. HONDA FAILED TO PROVIDE ME WITH ANY INFORMATION ON THIS AND SEEM "SHOCKED" WHEN I CALLED THEM. *TR
Jul 29, 2010
+ 3 more complaints for this component
STEERING
6 complaints
I HAD NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEM LIKE THIS WITH MY CAR BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. I WAS DRIVING BY MYSELF ON A STATE HIGHWAY JUST AFTER DAWN, AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES PER HOUR, APPROACHING A CURVE TO THE RIGHT. I HAD JUST EXECUTED A CURVE TO THE LEFT AND WAS STRAIGHTENING THE WHEEL WHEN THE STEERING FROZE, AND I WAS UNABLE TO STRAIGHTEN THE WHEEL. GOING OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT, I BOUNCED FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHILE CRASHING INTO A DITCH. TWO CARS IMMEDIATELY STOPPED, I UNFASTENED MY SEATBELT, TOOK MY KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION, AND TURNED EVERYTHING OFF. THEN THE DRIVERS HELPED ME OUT THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. LATER WHEN THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED, THE DRIVER TOLD ME TO STEER THE VEHICLE AS HE PULLED IT UP OUT OF THE DITCH TOWARD HIS TRUCK. I TOLD HIM IT WAS FROZEN, AND I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STEER IT. HOWEVER, WHEN I TURNED THE ENGINE ON, THE STEERING COLUMN WAS NO LONGER LOCKED. I DO NOT KNOW WHY IT FROZE. I DO NOT KNOW IF THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, BUT I DON'T THINK SO BECAUSE I REMEMBER TURNING THE KEY OFF RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE OF FEAR OF FIRE. I DID NOT GO TO THE HOSPITAL BUT CALLED MY CHIROPRACTOR AND BEGAN TREATMENT THAT AFTERNOON. *TR
Nov 13, 2014
FAILURE - HAVE BEGAN TO NOTICE ON MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC THAT I CAN NOT RELEASE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. JUST HAD A TRANSMISSION PUT IN THE CAR AT OVER 207,XXX MILES. THIS IS BECOMING A PROBLEM BECAUSE I HAVE TO BACK UP AND PULL FORWARD JUST TO GET THE STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHTEN - THEN PULL THE KEY OUT. *TR
Jan 01, 2011
RACK AND PINION LEAK, REPEATED REPAIRS DON'T WORK. *NM
Jun 30, 2006
WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND TRIED TO UNLOCK IT. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTED IT. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE SHAFT INSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK
Apr 27, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. THEN, CONSUMER TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO START IT. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED THE SHAFT INSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK
Apr 27, 2004
+ 1 more complaint for this component
EQUIPMENT
6 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AIR CONDITIONER CUT OFF. MECHANIC STATED A SMALL ROCK CRACKED AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER. *AK
Mar 07, 2002
RADIO DOES NOT HOLD TIME OR PRESET, CD PLAYER FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CD. *YD
Jan 30, 2002
RADIO DOES NOT HOLD TIME OR PRESET, CD PLAYER FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CD. *YD
Jan 30, 2002
CONSUMER STATES RADIO IS INOPERATIVE.*JB
Aug 21, 2001
AIR CONDITIONER BUTTON DOSEN'T WORK. YOU MUST TURN ON THE FAN BUTTON FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER BUTTON TO WORK. IT MUST BE A WIREING PROBLEM AND I AM AFRAID IT MIGHT CAUSE A FIRE. THIS IS TRUE OF ALL CIVICS YEAR 2001. *AK
Apr 07, 2001
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE
5 complaints
THE CAR SMOKE AFTER SITTING FOR A FEW MINUTES
Mar 23, 2021
ENGINE AND COOLING SYSTEM. EVERY PART OF THE COOLING SYSTEM WAS CHECKED AND REPLACED INCLUDING THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, TIMING BELT, RADIATOR, AND ALL HOSES. AFTER RUNNING SEVERAL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS THE CAR WAS SHOWING NO CODES BUT WOULD STILL OVERHEAT AT TIMES CAUSING TERRIBLE SITUATIONS ON THE HIGHWAYS. PLEASE FIX THIS
Feb 25, 2019
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS I DON'T KNOW WHY BUT MY CAR JUST HAS 103 000 MILES AND I DON'T THINK THAT SHOULD START HAPPENING
Dec 07, 2018
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE WE WERE ON THE HIGHWAY. AFTER CHECKING THE CODE AND THE FLUIDS WE CONTINUED DRIVING WITH NO ISSUES. THE CODE DID NOT SAY ANYTHING ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION GOING OUT. AFTER 15 MILES THE CARS TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT WITH NO WARNING LEAVING US STRANDED IN A TOWN WITH NO HONDA DEALERSHIP. *TR
Jun 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AREA JUST AS THE ENGINE AREA CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INJURIES. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jul 31, 2013
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
5 complaints
I WAS TRAVELING IN NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS (30 MPH SPEED LIMIT), AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR'S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE THE ENGINE AGAIN. PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL WOULD ONLY RESULT IN REVVING THE ENGINE, MUCH LIKE IN NEUTRAL SETTING. THE MAJOR KEY PROBLEM HERE IS THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT ANY PRIOR SIGNS OF DISTRESS, FAILURE, WARNING AND ETC. I WAS LUCKY IN THAT I WAS TRAVELING ON NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS AND COULD EASILY PULL OVER TO THE CURB; THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ISSUE FOR ME AND OTHERS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 80 MPH IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY... THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN WELL DOCUMENTED ON SITES SUCH AS THIS: HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/HONDA/CIVIC/2001/TRANSMISSION/TRANSMISSION_FAILURE.SHTML. *TR
Nov 04, 2014
UPON ENTERING EXPRESSWAY, GOING TO CHANGE LANES - TRANSMISSION TOTALLY FAILED. NOTHING BUT ENGINE REVING WHEN PUSHING ON ACCELERATOR. NO WARNING LIGHTS, NOTHING. ALMOST GOT KILLED DUE TO TRUCK HAVING TO STOP AS WE COASTED OFF HIGHWAY. UPON HAVING VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER (HONDA LISLE) AND GOING ON LINE I FIND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE FOR THIS VEHICLE AND MODEL YEAR. WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL NOTICE ON THIS. THIS IS TRULY A DANGER TO THE DRIVERS OF THIS VEHICLE. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF SIMILAR EXPERIENCES POSTED ONLINE. *TR
Jun 10, 2013
WAS TURNING LEFT AND WHEN I WENT TO GO THE CARS RPMS WENT UP BUT THE CAR DIDN'T MOVE..IT JUST DIDN'T DO IT ONCE BUT THREE TIMES AT THREE DIFFERENT STOPS...THE TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T ALLOW THE CAR TO MOVE.....WHERE'S THE RECALL? ALMOST GOT HIT FROM BEHIND ON ONE OF THE INCIDENTS... *TR
Mar 06, 2013
I WAS YET ANOTHER UNFORTUNATE VICTIM OF HONDA'S CHEAP TRANSMISSION AND I SAY CHEAP IN THAT IT DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY NOT THAT IT IS CHEAP TO GET IT REPAIRED. NO THAT IS OVER $2000 ACCORDING TO MY LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP. AFTER TAKING SUCH GOOD CARE OF MY CAR DILIGENTLY TAKING IT IN FOR OIL CHANGES AND TUNE UPS AT HONDA'S RECOMMENDED MILEAGE; I AM SEVERELY DISAPPOINTED. I HAD JUST PULLED UP TO A BUSY STOP LIGHT, WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I HIT THE GAS AND MY CAR MOVED FORWARD LIKE USUAL, BUT SUDDENLY RIGHT AS I PAST THE INTERSECTION THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND THEN JUST DIED. I SHUT THE CAR OFF, STARTED IT BACK UP AND SOME HOW AFTER A FEW MINUTES MANAGED TO GET THE TRANSMISSION TO HOLD JUST ENOUGH TO PULL IT INTO A TURN OFF. I HAD NUMEROUS PEOPLE HONKING AND YELLING AT ME TO GET OFF THE ROAD. HONDA IF YOU'RE LISTENING, I WON'T BE BUYING ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM YOU. NHTSA IF YOU'RE LISTENING PLEASE I IMPLORE YOU TO DO AN INVESTIGATION THIS COULD VERY LIKELY CAUSE SOMEONE TO GET HURT OR KILLED. *TR
Jan 27, 2013
DRIVING ON HIGH WAY AND CAR JUST STOPPED AND ALMOST GOT HIT FROM SEVERAL VEHICLE BEHIND ME ! DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
Jan 24, 2013
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
5 complaints
HONDA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HOOD PROBLEMS AND UNSATISFACTORY SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS DRIVING, THE HOOD SUDDENLY UN-LATCHED AND SMASHED THE WINDSHIELD. THE BODY SHOP INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE HOOD LATCH WAS VERY OLD, AND THERE WAS NO WAY, THE DEALER DIDN'T NOTICE IT. UPDATED 04-14-14 *BF *TR
Aug 21, 2013
(1)HOOD OF '01 HONDA CIVIC EX 2-DOOR SEDAN POPPED OPEN AND REMAINED LOOSE, YET STILL ATTACHED WHILE FREEWAY DRIVING; (2) VEHICLE SAFELY NAVIGATED TO BODY SHOP WHERE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE METAL TO WHICH THE HOOD SAFETY LATCH IS ATTACHED DETERIORATED AND BROKE, CAUSING HOOD LATCH MECHANISM TO BREAK AWAY FROM RADIATOR FRAME; (3) NEW RADIATOR PANEL WAS WELDED TO CAR FRAME & HOOD LATCH REPLACED. *JB
Aug 31, 2006
SINCE I BOUGHT MY HONDA CIVIC 2001 IN OCT 2000, THE DOOR POWER LOCKS WILL INTERMITTENLY GET STUCK. WE THEN ARE TRAPPED IN THE CAR. I'VE TAKEN IT TO 2 DIFFERENT HONDA DEALERS AND NEITHER HAVE A SOLUTION. IT'S DANGEROUS, AND SINCE HONDA SEEMS NOT TO CARE, I'M HOPING YOU CAN HELP. I EVEN HAVE RECORDS SHOWING THAT I'VE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERS.
Feb 24, 2003
WHEN EXITING VEHICLE AND DOOR LOCK IS PUSHED DOWN THERE WOULD BE A WIERD NOISE. VEHICLE'S KEY WOULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK DOOR. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A SPECIAL WAY TO TURN KEY, AND DOOR WOULD OPEN. CONSUMER STATED THAT DOORS CAME UNLOCKED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Nov 19, 2001
ALL FOUR DOOR LATCHES WERE LOOSE. THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH WAS SO LOOSE, IT ALMOST FELL OFF. I HAD TO TIGHTEN ALL FOUR LATCHES WITH THE SUPPLIED TOOLKIT. THIS SEEMED LIKE A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM TO ME. *AK
Aug 01, 2001
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. AFTER THE CONTACT REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A SECOND VEHICLE, AND DROVE THROUGH A WIRED FENCE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED AN INJURED NECK AND BACK THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,000.
Jun 01, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE FROM UNKNOWN SPEEDS BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED THROUGH THE TRAFFIC STOP, CRASHING INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS WERE PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V259000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 76,300.
Jun 22, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED AT AN UNUSUALLY HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THE VEHICLE THEN CRASHED INTO AN UNKNOWN OBJECT. THE VEHICLE SUFFERED MAJOR DAMAGE BUT WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000. UPDATED 05/13/10. *LJ
Mar 17, 2010
WHEN BACKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARKING LOT AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE ACCELERATED, LOST CONTROL AND HIT A POLE. DRIVER PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE, THEN THE IT ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A PARKED CAR HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Jan 21, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
Changed entire braking system Booster, ABS Main, Calipers, ABS Module, rooters, pads and STILL BRAKES LOCK. Brakes get hot and car stops any where on the Road, until it COOLS down the BRAKES UNLOCK. 201 466 6198 Angelica
Aug 15, 2022
WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC THE BRAKE LINE BLEW WHILE STOPPING FOR A RED LIGHT. A PANIC MANEUVER WAS MADE AND ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED. A REPLACEMENT LINE WAS INSTALLED AND WHILE AGAIN DRIVING IN TRAFFIC A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, ANOTHER LINE BLEW. THIS TIME I HAD TO DIVE INTO THE SHOULDER AND APPLY THE E-BRAKE.
Aug 06, 2018
BRAKE FAILURE
Nov 07, 2017
SEATS
3 complaints
Driver seat feels off track, won’t catch onto bracket when adjusting seat.
Jul 06, 2021
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SEAT ROCKED BACK AND FORTH AND WAS NOT STABLE. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THE BRACKETS AND BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WERE FAULTY.
Nov 09, 2006
DRIVER SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH UNDER NORMAL USE. I'VE NOW HAD THIS REPAIRED TWICE, ONCE AT ABOUT 10,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT ABOUT 20,000 MILES. THE SECOND TIME, A NOTE WAS ON THE RECEIPT NOTING A SERVICE BULLETIN BUT NOT WHAT IT SAID. BOTH TIMES, PAPERWORKS SAYS BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED. NOT VERY HAPPY WITH THE IDEA OF OWNING A CAR THAT HAS DRIVER SEAT BUSHINGS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT EVERY 10,000 MILES AFTER THE WARRANTY RUNS OUT. I NOTICE THIS PROBLEM NOTED IN SERVICE BULLETIN 01057 OF THIS SITE.
Apr 30, 2003
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
CAR WAS DRIVING NORMALLY, ALL OF A SUDDEN COULDN'T MAKE IT UP A HILL, SPEED WOULDN'T GO PAST 20MPH. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TR
Jun 11, 2012
WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC JUMPED GEARS AND SHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND DRASTICALLY REDUCED MY SPEED HAD TO MANEUVER OFF THE FREEWAY EXIT OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND MANAGED TO DRIVE IT TO A MECHANIC NEARBY WHICH SAID I WOULD HAVE TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER TO FIX IT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON SO DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN THIS TIME TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND RECEIVED THE CODE PO740. DOING RESEARCH ONLINE I FOUND OUT THIS WAS COMMON IN CIVICS AND SOME ACCORDS AND THAT 2001 WAS THE WORST. HONDA HAS BEEN USING FAULTY TRANSMISSION AND SOLENOID PARTS AND HAS CAUSED PROBLEMS FOR MANY OWNER THAT SEEMS TO CAUSE PROBLEMS AND NOT ALLOWING TO SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR AND ALLOWS IT TO REDLINE. INDEED NO PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN NOT DRIVING TO SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR AT ABOUT 3500 RPM BUT THIS CAUSES A PROBLEM WHEN THE NEED TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY OR DRIVING UPHILL IS REQUIRED, LUCKILY I WAS ABLE AND TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY WASN'T HEAVY WHEN THIS OCCURRED THAT ALLOWED ME TO EXIT QUICKLY BUT IF THIS HAD CAUSED ME TO SHIFT DOWN IT WOULD'VE BEEN DANGEROUS AND CAUSED A HAZARD TO ME AND OTHER DRIVERS. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AS NO RECALL HAS YET TO BE MADE EVEN THOUGH THE MULTITUDE OF PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Apr 28, 2010
MY HUBAND WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY 65 MPH, HE APROACHED BEHIND A SLOW MOVING VEHICLE IN FRONT AND HE SLOWED DOWN TO ABOUT 50 MPH HE DOWNSHIFTED TO 4TH GEAR BUT APPARENTLY IT WENT INTO SECOND GEAR INSTEAD AND IT FELT AS IF THROTTLE GOT STUCK AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS TURNED ON AND LOST ALL POWER IN VEHICLE, OTHER CARS WERE COMING UP BEHIND HIM AT THE POSTED SPEED OF 65 MPH, HE WAS BARELY ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WERE I PURCHASED IT AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE WAS DESTROYED AND HONDA WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY. MY HUSBAND DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THE SAME DEALER HAS ABOUT 8 OR 9 VEHICLES WITH ENGINES DESTROYED INTERNALLY LIKE MINE. IT LOOKS AS IF THESE NEW VEHICLES ARE ALMOST A DEATH TRAP IF YOU HAPPEN TO MISS A GEAR WHEN DOWNSHIFTING ON A MANUAL 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION.*AK
Jan 07, 2002
INTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S): HONDA / CIVIC EX COUPE 2001 MANUFACTURER: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) PERSONAL REPORT DATE: MAR 06, 2011 (TODAY) COMPONENT: INTERIOR LIGHTING CLUSTER SUMMARY: I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON AUGUST 22ND 2010 AND AT NIGHT TIME THE INTERIOR CLUSTER LIGHTING FAILED TO COME ON. I LOOKED FOR RECALLS ON MY CIVIC DUE TO PURCHASING IT THE SAME YEAR AND SAW NOTHING. I CHECKED ALL THE FUSES AND EVEN MY AFTERMARKET RADIO. THE INTERIOR CLUSTER LIGHTING HAS FAILED TO WORKED SINCE AUGUST 22 2010 AND TODAY'S DATE IS MARCH 6TH 2011. I JUST READ ONLINE A RECALL FOR THE 2001 HONDA ACORDS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND RECALL. WHY WAS THERE NOT A LISTED RECALL ON THE CIVICS AS WELL? LISTED BELOW IS THE RECALL FOR THE ACCORDS OF THE SAME YEAR (2001) WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. RECALL: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DIMMER CONTROL FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS COULD FAIL DUE TO HEAT BUILDUP. CONSEQUENCE: IF THIS OCCURS, THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS MAY FAIL AND, AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES, SUCH AS THE SPEEDOMETER. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL REPLACE A MULTIPLEX CONTROL UNIT FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009. NOTES: HONDA RECALL NO. P36. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT ********* I NEED TO KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR ME******************* *TR
Mar 06, 2011
INTERIOR MAP LIGHT GETS STUCK WHEN PRESSED IN TO TURN ON AND CAN'T BE TURNED OFF. HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE OF BEING STUCK ON AND THEN STAYS ON AND KILLS THE CAR BATTERY. NOTIFIED ORIGINAL SALES DEALER OF THE PROBLEM BUT THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT SINCE I WAS OVER 36,000 MILES WHEN I FIRST REPORTED IT. PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT THE CAR. REPORTED PROBLEM AGAIN TO BROWN'S HONDA IN GLEN BURNIE, MD AND GAVE THEM A TSB NUMBER ON THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CHARGE ME $40 TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. *AK
Mar 26, 2004
INTERIOR LIGHT HUMS AS IT DIMS. DEALER SAYS IT HAS BEEN FIXED. I'VE HAD IT IN THE SHOP TWO TIMES. I JUST PICKED IT UP TODAY, SHOP MANAGER, BRIAN, SAYS THAT IT IS REPAIRED, BUT IT IS NOT. *AK
Aug 02, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
IT SEEMS THAT MY HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM AND ONLY BRIGHT WHEN I USE MY HIGH BEAMS. MY HONDA SEEMS TO CUT OFF BY ITSELF AND I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE BATTERY TESTED AND IT SEEMS NOT TO REPLICATE ITS ACTIONS FOR THEM. IT SEEMS THAT MY CAR WILL ACT AS IF IT IS STALLING SOMETIMES AND THEN WILL NOT TURN OVER. I HAVE HAD MY STARTER CHECKED AND THAT IS NOT THE ISSUE SO THE MECHANIC STATED. IT SEEMS THAT MY DEFROSTER DOESN'T WORK AT THE NORMAL TIME THAT IT SHOULD TAKE TO DEFROST. IT TAKES AT LEAST 30 MINUTES TO CLEAR. I HAVE PROBLEMS IN THE REAR SEAT WITH PASSENGERS GETTING OUT OF THE LEFT PASSENGER SEAT BELT. IT SEEMS TO GET STUCK. AND THERE ARE NO OTHER ARTICLES IN THE SNAP TO CAUSE THAT. MY SRS AND ABS LIGHT SEEMS TO STAY ON FOR A COUPLE MINUTES AFTER THE CAR IS STARTED. THEN WHILE DRIVING MY CAR AND APPLYING BREAKS IT SEEMS THAT THE CAR STILL CONTINUES TO SLIDE, IT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT ON 9-13-04. I HAVE TAKEN THE BRAKES TO GET CHECKED. AND THE MECHANIC HAS CLEARED THEM. I AM GETTING REALLY FRUSTRATED WITH THIS CAR. AND JUST WANT TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY RECALLS THAT HAVE COME ON MY CAR AND WHEN WILL I BE NOTIFIED OF THESE RECALLS. ALSO WHAT DO I DO IN SUCH A CASE THAT I HAVE RECALLS ON A NUMBER OF PARTS AND NOT JUST 1 THING? *JB
Dec 11, 2004
1) ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN KEY IS TURNED TO START THE CAR ONLY AN ELECTRICAL BUZZING SOUND IS HEARD. THE CAR STARTS NORMALLY WHEN KEY IS TURNED A SECOND TIME. 2) OCCASIONALLY, WHEN CAR STARTS NORMALLY A BRIEF BUZZ IS HEARD. 3) MOST RECENTLY, WHEN KEY WAS TURNED THE ENGINE CRANKED FOR 1-2 SECONDS THEN STOPPED AND ONLY BUZZED. CAR STARTED NORMALLY WHEN KEY WAS TURNED A SECOND TIME. THESE PROBLEMS ARE INTERMITTENT, HAVE OCCURED FOR FIVE MONTHS AND OCCURED THREE TIMES LAST WEEK (MOST FREQUENT OCCURENCE SO FAR). WEATHER AND MILES DRIVEN DO NOT PLAY A ROLE AS PROBLEM HAS OCCURED UNDER MULTIPLE CONDITIONS. DEALER IS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT UNABLE TO DUPLICATE IT IN FOUR VISITS.*AK
Dec 03, 2001
WHEN BRAKING, CAR IDLE DROPS SO LOW THAT CAR TENDS TO HESITATE AND SOMETIMES STALLS. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO DEALER ABOUT 4 TIMES REGARDING IDLE AND STALLING. PCM WAS CHECKED EACH TIME, AND DEALER FOUND NO CODES. DEALER COULD NOT REPLICATE PROBLEM. CAR ALSO STALLED AND CUT OFF WHEN I WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES. I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BY HONDA FOR THE LX AND DX REGARDING A SIMILAR PROBLEM. WHY HASN'T HONDA LOOKED INTO THE EX MODEL? WHAT COULD BE THE PROBLEM? COULD IT BE THE IAC? COULD IT BE THE PCM? I AM TERRIFIED OF DRIVING THE CAR. WHAT IF THE CAR CUTS OFF/STALLS AND AN ACCIDENT OCCURS? I HOPE HONDA LOOKS INTO THIS PROBLEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM WITH THE EX MODELS. A FEW OTHER PEOPLE HAVE BEEN, AND THIS IS BEGINNING TO BE A GROWING CONCERN AMONG HONDA CONSUMERS. HONDA SEEMS TO BE A REPUTABLE CAR MANUFACTURER, HOW CAN THEY LET A PROBLEM LIKE THIS SLIP THROUGH THERE QUALITY CONTROL? I AM QUITE FRUSTRATED WITH THE CAR AND ALL THE PROBLEMS I HAVE BEEN HAVING. THE REASON I SPENT SO MUCH MONEY ON A HONDA, IS BECAUSE OF QUALITY. WHERE IS THE QUALITY? I HAVE EVEN HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVER SIDE CAR SEAT ROCKING BACK AND FORTH. DEALER FINALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM AFTER 4 ATTEMPTS. AGAIN I AM ASKING WHAT HAPPENED TO THE QUALITY IN A HONDA CAR, WHERE HAS IT GONE?*AK
Oct 27, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
3 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER MAINTAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE CLUTCH FOR THE AIR BRAKE WAS GONE. *AK
Apr 21, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. CONSUMER HAD AN EXPERIENCE WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE PEDAL GOES HALF TO THE FLOOR RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Jan 08, 2003
WHEN DRIVING, GENTLE PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO PEDAL, BUT FULL FORCE IS APPLIED BY BRAKING SYSTEM, ABS ENGAGES AND CAUSES VEHICLE TO STOP SUDDENLY. COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT.
Dec 12, 2002
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S FUEL HOSE CLAMP RECALL ( #01V182000 ) WAS INADEQUATELY REPAIRED BY TECHNICIANS OF A VEHICLE REPAIR COMPANY CONDUCTING INITIAL SAFETY INSPECTION OF VEHICLE, PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLE, AND THERE IS NO KNOWN PROVISION REQUIRING A REVIEW OF ANY ALLEGED REPAIRS BY THAT VEHICLE REPAIR COMPANY IN ACCORDS WITH THE RECALL ITSELF, WHEREAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL CONTINUOUSLY FILLS PASSENGER COMPARTMENT THROUGH AIR VENTS WHEN TRAVELLING IN VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE REPAIR COMPANY REFUSES TO REVIEW WORK OF TECHNICIANS IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY OF VEHICLE'S PASSENGERS AND OTHER INNOCENT PERSONS IN ACCORDS WITH BASIS FOR MANUFACTURER'S ISSUANCE OF RECALL. VEHICLE IS ONLY WORKABLE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION, AND CONTINUOUS ODOR OF FUEL AFFECTS PASSENGERS PERSONALLY AND SUBSTANTIALLY, BASED ON THERE EXISTING NO KNOWN PROVISION REQUIRING REVIEW OF WORK OF TECHNICIANS. EMPLOYEES OF VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY PHONE, AND THEY REVEALED THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN POLICIES OR PROVISIONS REQUIRING REVIEW OF TECHNICIAN ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR FUEL HOSE CLAMP RECALL UPON ALLEGATIONS OF STRONG ODOR OF FUEL CLOUDING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN VEHICLE IN OPERATION; EMPLOYEES OF VEHICLE MANUFACTURER APPEAR TO COVER UP ALLEGATIONS OF INADEQUATE REPAIR OF FUEL HOSE CLAMP RECALL BY REVIEWING TECHNICIANS, THUS PROVIDING FOR POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS VEHICLE (REEKING OF ODOR OF FUEL) TO OPERATE ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS.
Aug 29, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE FUEL ODOR BECAME STRONGER AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WEST BROAD HONDA AT (804) 672-1111 (7014 W BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA 23294), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO WEST BROAD COLLISION CENTER AT (804) 217-6354 (9001 W BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA 23294) WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT HE SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR AND THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO BE TAKEN BACK TO WEST BROAD HONDA. WEST BROAD HONDA DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE RADIATOR WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V182000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V183000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
Dec 04, 2017
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
WE HAD A FRONT END COLLISION THAT TOTALED OUR VEHICLE - AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF - PERSON IN FRONT OF US HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS AND STOPPE-D DEAD IN FRONT OF US -THE FRONT END OF OUR VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE REAR END OF HERS THANK GOD WE WERE NOT BADLY INJURED. WE WERE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET
Dec 12, 2017
SRS INDICATES MALFUNCTION. OWNERS MANUAL STATES AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY. POWER DOOR LOCK DRIVER SIDE INOPERABLE, CANNOT LOCK CAR FROM INSIDE. PASS INTERIOR DOOR PANEL LOOSE. NOTIFIED DEALER, SLOW TO RESPOND.*AK
Nov 29, 2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
TAKATA RECALL THE SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT CHECK TURNS ON RANDOMLY FROM TIME TO TIME. THEN A DAY OR 2 LATER I GET A DMV ALERT SAYING MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE AIRBAG. THE CHECK LIGHT WOULD TURN ON WHEN I AM DRIVING AND WOULD STAY ON. *TR
Jan 25, 2017
MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC WAS PART OF A RECALL DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE SRS. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS ALSO UNDER RECALL DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE SWITCH FOR THE LIGHTS. THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE LOW-BEAMS. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR BOTH TO BE FIXED. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR IN, I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL FOR THE LIGHTSWITCH, ALTHOUGH THE RECALL CONTAINED THE MAKE AND MODEL YEAR OF MY CAR. I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT THIS WASN'T FIXED AS PART OF THE RECALL BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE SWITCH, GOING SO FAR AS TO PURCHASE TWO SETS OF HEADLIGHTS IN THE TWO YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY IF IT OCCURRED IN OTHER CARS MADE THE SAME YEAR AS MINE, WHY WOULDN'T HONDA FIX IT KNOWING IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM. MY VIN APPARENTLY WAS A FEW NUMBERS OFF. I WOULD THINK THAT IF I'M HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, HONDA WOULD FIX MY SWITCH EVEN THOUGH IT ISN'T WITHIN THE RECALLED VIN RANGE. MY SECOND COMPLAINT IS THAT AFTER HAVING REPLACED THE RECALLED PART, THE SRS INDICATOR LIGHT IS STILL ON. THIS DEALERSHIP ALLOWED ME TO DRIVE AWAY IN MY UNSAFE CAR, WHICH WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO THE SAFETY ISSUE. THE FINAL ISSUE IS THAT I WAS PROMISED THE CAR AT 1 O'CLOCK, AND I DIDN'T GET A CALL THAT IT WAS FINISHED UNTIL ALMOST 2 O'CLOCK, AND AT THAT TIME I HAD TO SCRAMBLE TO FIND SOMEONE AT THE VERY LAST MINUTE TO PICK UP MY CHILD FROM SCHOOL. I WILL OWN THIS CAR IN ANOTHER SIX MONTHS, AND I WAS SINCERELY HOPING TO TRADE IT IN FOR A NEWER MODEL HONDA. I AM NOT SURE I'LL DO THAT NOW. *TR
Mar 25, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND FLIPPED OVER. DURING THE CRASH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. DURING THE CRASH, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED LACERATIONS AND BRUISES TO THE LEFT ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,975. UPDATED 11/08/16*LJ UPDATED 11/17/16.*JB
Sep 16, 2016
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES AND THEY LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO SKID AND REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO HOSPITAL. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Dec 01, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT CAUSED THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS TO FAIL. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE HIGH BEAMS DUE TO THE FAILURE, WHICH WAS PROGRESSING. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V086000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). PRIOR TO THE CONTACT OWNING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
Jan 02, 2015
2001 HONDA CIVIC EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHT FAILURES AND DASHBOARD GAUGES. *MR THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS WOULD CUT OUT INTERMITTENTLY IN WHICH HONDA REPLACED TWO BULBS. THE LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT CUT OUT AND ONE BULB WAS REPLACED. THE RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT CUT OUT AGAIN AND ONE BULB WAS REPLACED. THE GAUGES WERE ERRATIC ALONG WITH FLICKERING FRONT HEADLIGHTS. HONDA COULD NOT VERIFY THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT HE SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. *SC THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL. *JB
May 26, 2005
AIR BAGS,SEATS
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS THE ONLY AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT ADJUSTERS BECAME FRACTURED DURING THE CRASH, WHICH CAUSED THE SEAT TO FALL IN REVERSE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INTERNAL BRUISING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DRIVER ALSO SUSTAINED A HERNIATED AND BULGING DISC IN THE NECK, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Oct 10, 2014
I AM THE ORIGINAL BUYER OF HONDA CIVIC 2001 4DR AND SRS LIGHT GOES ON FREQUENTLY. AS LONG AS THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY DEALER USED TO FIX IT WITHOUT ANY CHARGE. LAST TIME IN 2004 I GOT IT FIXED BY THE DEALER. AT THAT TIME CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT AS THE PROBLEM EXISTED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY THEY FIXED IT. SRS LIGHT PROBLEM REAPPEARED IN MARCH 2007 , AND WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER, HE SAID THAT PROBLEM WAS NOT THE SAME. HE STATED THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG IN SEAT BACK SENSOR. *AK DEALER IS AWARE OF THE RECALL ON SRS FROM HONDA...AND NOW HE IS NOT WILLING TO HELP ME. I NEVER HAD ANY ACCIDENT. THERE IS SOME INHERENT PROBLEM WITH SRS IN THIS CAR. DEALER WANTS ME TO PAY $600 TO FIX IT. THIS THE 6TH TIME SRS LIGHT IS ON.
Apr 10, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
LOWBEAM LIGHT WAS A RECALL TOOK TO HONDA DEALER SHIP IN 2007 TO FIX THEY DIDN'T FIX BUT THEY SAYING THEY FIXED IT I ASKED THEM I NEED A COPY TO SEE THEY SAID THEY DON'T HAVE IT MY LIGHTS ARE OFF DON'T WORK AND ITS A RECALL NOT TAKEN CARE YET PLEASE HELP US OUT,[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Nov 11, 2013
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S RADIO AND SRS LIGHT.*MR (NAR) *CB
Nov 12, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
I WAS DRIVING HOME, BACK COUNTRY ROADS, WHEN SUDDENLY MY VEHICLE REVVED UP TO OVER 5000RPM WHILE MAKING A VERY SLOW TURN. I BRAKE, IT STOPPED REVVING UP, BUT WHEN I STARTED AGAIN IT SHUDDERED AND THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED MOVING. I COULD NOT GO IN ANY GEAR, I TRIED WAITING A WHILE, CAR RUNS FINE BUT WON'T MOVE. SAT BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WAITING FOR A TOW, HAVE NOW BEEN TOLD THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDS REPLACED. OF COURSE, THIS WILL COST ALMOST THE VALUE OF THE CARE, BUT THAT'S NOT MY MAIN CONCERN. WHILE THIS DID NOT CAUSE ME PHYSICAL HARM, I WAS PLANNING ON LEAVING FOR BALTIMORE WITHIN THE HOUR. HAD THIS CAR WAITED 50 MORE MILES TO GIVE OUT I WOULD HAVE BEEN TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ON 695S ALONG WITH MANY OTHER FRIDAY NIGHT COMMUTERS AND COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND WHO KNOWS HOW MANY PEOPLE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED, MYSELF INCLUDED? THIS CAR SIMPLY STOPPED MOVING WITHIN 1 MINUTE - NO LIGHTS ON THE DASH, NO PRIOR NOTICE OF ANYTHING WRONG. I KEEP THIS CAR MAINTAINED PER THE MANUAL AND WAS PLANNING ON KEEPING IT FOR SEVERAL MORE YEARS. I HAVE NOW FOUND THAT THIS HAS BEEN A WELL KNOWN ISSUE FOR HONDA FOR MANY YEARS AND STILL NOTHING IS BEING DONE. THERE ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS BY SO MANY CONSUMERS I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THIS. HOW MANY DOES IT TAKE? HOW MANY WILL NEED TO DIE IN ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY THIS BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE? *TR
Jun 12, 2012
1) NO ACCIDENT YET, BUT FREQUENTLY THE SIDE OF MY RIGHT FOOT HITS THE ACCELERATOR WHILE PUTTING THE BRAKES ON; PART OF MY LARGE FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE - PART LANDS ON THE ACCELERATOR. (I AM 6' 1" TALL). DEALER HAS SAID THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT. I DO FEEL THIS REPRESENTS A HAZARD TO MY CAR AND OCCUPANTS, AS WELL AS TO OTHERS. MY ONLY SOLUTION IS TO GET RID OF THE CAR TO A SHORT PERSON. (THE REQUIRED DATE BELOW IS INVALID AND IRRELEVANT.)*AK
Jul 28, 2004
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
PARKED THE VEHICLE DRIVEWAY, EXITED THE VEHICLE WITH KEYS IN HAND. WALKED BEHIND THE VEHICLE TO SPEAK TO NEIGHBOR, THE NEIGHBOR NOTICED CAR ROLLING, WE BOTH JUMP OUT OF WAY. VEHICLE ROLLS DOWN HILL ACROSS STREET ONTO NEIGHBOR PROPERTY AND FLIPS ON THE NEIGHBOR'S RETAINING WALL. IGNITION KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVE POSITION. *TR
Apr 29, 2010
ON 3/21/07 MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC EX WITH 109K MILES DISPLAYED ON ENGINE LIGHT REPORTING A P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE. THIS WAS DIAGNOSED BY WILLET HONDA IN MORROW, GA AND TWO OTHER INDEPENDENT SHOPS. A TRANSMISSION REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF $2400 WAS THE RECOMMENDATION. THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE THEN AND NOW, 35K MILES AND TWO YRS LATER, THE CAR IS STILL RUNNING FINE WITH THE ENGINE LIGHT ON. AMERICAN HONDA HAS OFFERED NO HELP. I CANNOT PASS AN EMISSION TEST WITH THE LIGHT ON AND I AM VERY CONFIDENT SOMETHING ELSE IS WRONG LIKE A SENSOR. A RESEARCH OF THIS PROBLEM SHOWS IT IS QUITE COMMON AMONG CIVICS AND OTHER MAY HAVE PAID FOR UNNECESSARY TRANSMISSION REPAIRS. *TR
Feb 05, 2009
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2001 HONDA CIVIC EX. LAST WEEK I WAS HEADED HOME FROM WORK AND MY CAR STARTED RIVING UP AND WOULDN'T GO. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND HAVE MY HUSBAND MEET ME TO HELP GET IT HOME. AFTER SEVERAL AUTO SHOP AND WRECKER BILLS LATER, I HAVE A BAD TRANSMISSION. THIS HAS REALLY PISSED ME OFF. I UNDERSTAND THAT MY CAR IS OLD AND IT HAS 141,000 MILES ON IT BUT I HAVE TAKEN IMMACULATE CARE OF THIS CAR. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE CHANGED THE OIL EVERY 3,000 MILES AND STAYED UP TO DATE ON ALL THE OTHER SERVICES THAT HONDA HAS RECOMMENDED. NEWER CARS ARE DEFINITELY NOT MADE LIKE THEY USED TO BE. I WAS HOPING TO GET AT LEAST 200- 300,00 MILES OUT OF MY CAR. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED IT FROM HOPING I WOULD GET SOME ASSISTANCE. THAT WAS NOT THE CASE. THEY WANTED ME TO HAVE THEM HOOK IT UP TO THEIR MACHINE TO SEE IF IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE THEY COULD TELL ME IF HONDA WOULD HELP WITH ANY COSTS FOR REPAIRING IT. THEY ONLY WAY I COULD GET IT TO THEM WOULD BE ON A WRECKER. BY THE TIME I GOT IT DOWN THERE, PAID THE WRECKER AND THEIR SERVICE CHARGE, I WOULD HAVE OVER $300 JUST TO CONFIRM SOMETHING I HAVE ALREADY BEEN TOLD 3 TIMES! I DON'T THINK SO. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT WITH THE MILES MY CAR HAS ON IT AND WITH IT BEING A 2001, HE HIGHLY DOUBTED ME GETTING ANY HELP. WTF? A NEW TRANSMISSION FROM HONDA WOULD COST ME APPROXIMATELY $3,000. SO THEN I CALLED THIS "800 GOODWILL REPAIR NUMBER". AND THEY BASICALLY SAID THE SAME THING. THIS HAS REALLY ANGERED ME. HONDA'S SERVICE HAS REALLY SUCKED. YOU WOULD THINK THAT AFTER ALL THE PROBLEMS OTHER 2001 CIVIC OWNERS HAVE HAD, THEY WOULD ISSUE A RECALL. IT IS SUPPOSEDLY "NOT A SAFETY ISSUE". HOW IS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND SUDDENLY YOUR CAR WON'T ACCELERATE NOT A SAFETY ISSUE? WHATEVER. I WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER HONDA. I WILL TELL EVERYONE I KNOW ABOUT MY BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THEM AS WELL. *TR
Mar 17, 2010
I HAD JUST PURCHASED A USED 2001 AUTOMATIC HONDA CIVIC LX COUPE AND ITS AT ABOUT 116,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. I UNDERSTAND IT IS VERY HIGH IN MILES, BUT I ALSO BELIEVED THE FALSE ADVERTISEMENT OF "HONDAS ARE MADE TO LAST". A WEEK PRIOR TO WHEN THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED, I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AND IT STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND IT FELT LIKE I WAS IN NEUTRAL. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE AND TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE AND RESTARTED THE CAR AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. A COUPLE DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND IT FELT LIKE MY CAR WAS JERKING TRYING TO SWITCH GEARS. I FOUND IT VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE WHEN MY TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAD TURN INTO A SMALL RESIDENTIAL STREET FROM A BUSY STREET. HAD I NOT TURN AND STAYED ON THE BUSY, TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED, I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT ALONG WITH OTHER CARS BEHIND ME. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH I ALSO FOUND THAT THIS WAS VERY COMMON FOR EARLY 2000 HONDAS AND ESPECIALLY FOR 2001 HONDAS. IN RESEARCHING I ALSO FOUND THE NHSTA CONDUCTED AN INVESTIGATION AND CONCLUDED IT WAS NOT DANGEROUS ENOUGH TO RESORT TO A RECALL. I UNDERSTAND THAT INVESTIGATIONS ARE DONE VIGOROUSLY AND THOROUGHLY, HOWEVER I FEEL DIFFERENT BEING THAT I WAS IN THE SITUATION. IN MY OPINION, IF IT THIS COMMON AND MANY PEOPLE ARE AFFECTED BY IT, SOMETHING SHOULD AT LEAST BE DONE. I AM A STUDENT AND JUST PAYING FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION IS SO COSTLY AND I FIND IT VERY HAZARDOUS AND PROBLEMATIC WHEN MY CAR STOPS ABRUPTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT IF THERE WAS A SECOND LOOK AT THIS SITUATION. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME. *TR
Aug 22, 2008
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
WHILE HAVING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, ALSO ANOTHER DEFECT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT I NEEDED 2 NEW FRONT STRUTS. THIS JUST ADDED TO THE ALREADY EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE REPAIR. MY DAUGHTER DRIVES THE CAR AND THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE SCARES ME. HONDA SHOULD RECALL THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. *TR
Apr 03, 2008
POSSIBLE SUSPENSION DEFECT. INCIDENT DATE OF 04/05/2006 IS DATE INFORMED BY DEALER OF PROBLEMS. NOTICED CAR SQUEAKED/CREAKED A LOT WHEN TURNING. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER FOR 75K CHECKUP AND ASKED HIM TO EXAMINE SUSPENSION. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT BOTH OF MY FRONT STRUTS LEAKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THAT ONE MOTOR MOUNT WAS CRACKED, AND THAT BOTH OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CAR WAS MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH OWNER'S MANUAL AND SERVICED ALMOST ENTIRELY BY SAME DEALER FOR 5 1/2 YEARS. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED, BUT ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS WITHIN SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME (3-6 MONTHS BETWEEN PRIOR MAJOR AND MINOR CHECKUPS AND THE CHECKUP THAT DISCOVERED THESE PROBLEMS AND 5 1/2 YEARS FOR THE CAR AGE) ARE CAUSE FOR CONCERN, ESPECIALLY SINCE THEY COULD HAVE WORKED TOGETHER TO CAUSE A DRASTIC LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR. BASED ON MY PRIOR OWNERSHIP EXPERIENCE WITH A 1992 HONDA CIVIC AND RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, IT IS DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE THAT ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS SHOULD HAVE OCCURRED. THUS, I BELIEVE THAT CERTAIN COMPONENTS OF MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC'S SUSPENSION MAY BE DEFECTIVE. THE ASSUMED DEFECT MAY BE DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW, SINCE 2001 WAS WHEN HONDA STOPPED USING DOUBLE-WISHBONE SUSPENSION IN THEIR U.S. CIVICS IN LIEU OF OLD SUSPENSION TYPE. *NM
Apr 06, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2 complaints
DT: HONDA 2001 LX CIVIC, THE FUEL GAGE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, WHEN CONSUMER GOES TO FILL FUEL TANK THE GAS NOZZLE SHUTS OFF AFTER EACH GALLON OF GASOLINE IS PUT IN. CONSUMER KEEPS TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED, DEALERSHIP KEEPS TELLING CONSUMER THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER STILL HAS PROBLEM, NOTHING HAS BEEN FIXED. *AK
Jun 16, 2005
I HAVE A 2001 HONDA CIVIC WITH 67,000 KM AND WHEN I DEPRESSED THE RELEASE BUTTON BY THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO OPEN THE GAS TANK COVER, IT WOULDN'T OPEN. I WAS UNABLE TO FILL THE CAR UP WITH GAS UNTIL I TOOK IT IN TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOLD THIS IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM AND I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE THE CABLE REPLACED. I AM TAKING IT IN TOMORROW AND WAS TOLD THE COST WILL BE APPROX $120.00.*AK
Feb 22, 2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I am going down the road at 65mph and car loses all power, compression, speed... Starts shuttering, stuttering & shaking the car then it dies... It doesn't matter the conditions, whether I'm in city or on road... It does it anywhere and unexpectedly, never know when it's going to do it but it's dangerous it's not just once, it's every time I drive the car! Not just once but several times!
Jul 18, 2024
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
WHEN I TURN OUR HIT A BUMP IT POPS AND FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL APART WHEN I DRIVE AS WELL AS MAKES THE CAR HARD TO STEER AND THE CAR TRYS TO TURN OFF
Jul 18, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
IT HAS A KILL SWITCH AND CAUGHT FIRE
Jun 02, 2020
SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN IT PARKED IT SMELLING FUEL IT COMES NEAR FROM FILLER NECK,I THOUGHT IT WERE THE FUEL CAP BUT NOTHING CHANGE AFTER REPLACED FOR A NEW CAP (NO CODES AND NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON )AND DRIVER SEAT BELT SOMETIMES IT STUCKS AND BUCKLE WON'T CLICKS EASILY (2 TIMES WHILE DRIVING SEATBELT UNCLIP BY IT SELF) I CHECKED MY VIN NUMBER FOR ANY RECALLS BUT I DIDN'T FIND ANY RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE.
Feb 23, 2020
SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
MY AIRBAG WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR. AND NOW IT WILL NOT PASS MANDATORY STATE INSPECTIONS DUE TO A ABS LIGHT THAT WILL NOT GO OFF. I'VE HAD MANY PEOPLE TRY AND FIGURE IT OUT? YET THE AIR BAG HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT. I NEED THIS FIXED IMMEDIATELY THE STATE OF VIRGINIA WILL NOT PASS THE AIR BAG LIGHT BEING ON UNKNOWN..
Nov 10, 2019
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
MY SON WAS CRITICALLY INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT IN 2014 WITH THIS VEHICLE. HE WAS ON A COUNTRY ROAD AND MISSED A SHARP CURVE ENTERING A FIELD. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, THE SEATBELT DID NOT HOLD AND THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED. HE WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AS A RESULT OF THIS ACCIDENT AND I HAVE NOTIFIED HONDA MULTIPLE TIMES. I STILL RECEIVE RECALL NOTIFICATIONS.
Oct 12, 2019
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD FLIPPED OPEN AND SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD AND DENTED THENROOF AND HOOD. THE LATCH TO THE HOOD BROKE.
May 21, 2019
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL, THE SRS LIGHT SIGNAL IS ON THE WHOLE TIME WHENEVER THE CAR IS MOVING, IT WONT GO AWAY. AND THE CAR BREAKS ISNT BREAKING FAST WHEN BRAKE PADS ARE BEING PRESS DOWN ALL THE WAY INSTEAD IT BREAKS SLOW TO STOP. ALSO HOOD NEEDS TO BE SLAM HARD IN ORDER TO CLOSE.
Jan 07, 2019
SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
SINCE 2016 I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. WE FIXED THEM AND THE PROBLEM CAME BACK. WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AT TIMES IT DOES NOT WORK. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT BEHIND THE BRAKES, THERE IS A HOSE THAT NEEDS TO BE PURGED, BUT EVERY TIME THEY TRY TO DO THAT, IT DOES NOT WORK. THERE IS NO FLEXIBILITY ON THE HOSE. WE'VE ATTEMPTED FIXING THIS SEVERAL TIMES AND IT WORKS FOR A DAY AND THEN THE NEXT DAY IT DOES NOT WORK. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THERE IS A WAY WE CAN FIX THIS. I'M AFRAID THIS ISSUES HAS ENDANGERED MY LIFE SEVERAL TIMES. I CANNOT DRIVE IT ANYMORE, BUT I ONLY HAVE THIS CAR. THE LATEST ISSUE WAS TODAY. AFTER HAVING IT AT THE SHOP FOR OVER A WEEK, I WAS DRIVING MY CAR OUT OF THE MY DRIVE WAY AND THE BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK. I'VE PARKED IT OUTSIDE MY HOME.THANK YOU, *TR
Dec 18, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
I RECEIVED A 2001 HONDA CIVIC LX FROM MY DAD AS A GIFT AROUND THE END OF APRIL, 2018. WHICH HE HAD SPENT ABOUT 2000 IN THE MOTOR BEFORE GIVING IT TO ME. THE ISSUES OCCURRED WITH THE CAR OVER HEATING RIGHT WHEN WE LANDED INTO LAS VEGAS WHICH WE WERE COMING FROM SAN DIMAS CALIFORNIA, IT TOOK ABOUT 3-4 HOURS TO GET BACK HOME. I HAD ISSUES WITH MY CAR OVER HEATING A LOT WHICH HAD TO DO WITH THE SENSORS AT FIRST WHICH HAD GOTTEN REPLACED. THAN AFTER THE FAN TO COOL DOWN THE RADIATOR WASN'T WORKING PROPERLY TO WHERE ONLY ONE FAN WOULD KICK IN. NOW OUT OF NO WHERE MY CAR HAD ISSUES ACCELERATING WHICH SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED BEFORE SOMEBODY REALLY GETS HURT. FROM ALL THE REVIEWS THANK GOD IN THE LONG RUN EVERYBODY IS OKAY BUT IN ORDER FOR THIS TO BE RECALLED IT'S LIKE PEOPLE NEED TO BE INJURED OR DEATHS NEED TO REALLY OCCUR BEFORE WHEN THINGS LIKE THIS SHOULD BE FIXED SO SERIOUS PROBLEMS DON'T OCCUR IN LEADS TO DEATH. I ALMOST GOT SIDE SWIPED WHEN I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO TRY TO MOVE TO SAFTEY REALLY SLOW WHICH I DIDN'T HAVE CONTROL OF THE CAR MOVING AT THAT PASTE WHEN IT WOULDN'T MOVE ANY FASTER THAN WHAT IT WWAS.SINCE I FOUND OUT MY CAR HAVING ISSUES ON ACCELERATING AND BEING ABLE TO MOVE AROUND I FIND OUT THERE IS THE AIR BAG RECALL WHICH I RECEIVE A PAPER IN MAIL TO FIX BUT HOW WHEN I CAN'T EVEN GET THERE. IT'S THE END OF JULY 2018 IN WHICH MY CAR IS OFFICIALLY UNABLE TO BE MOVED. SO MANY PROBLEMS WITHIN 3 MONTHS AND SO MUCH MONEY WASTED IT'S RIDICULOUS.
Jul 19, 2018
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ON JUNE 2, 2018, I WAS PULLING INTO MY SPACE AT MY APARTMENT WITH MY FRIEND IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE CAR SUDDENLY AND UXPECTANTLY ACCERALTED AND JUMPED THE CURB AND HIT A TREE WHICH STOPPED THE CAR. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT EMPLOY.BOTH OF US WERE SORE FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS BUT NO MAJOR INJURIES.
Jun 07, 2018
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
THE WAS JUST PARK AND WHEN I PUT THE IGNITION KEY ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND KEY IGNITION DIDN'T WANT TO START
Jul 20, 2017
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL; IS THIS VEHICLE'S AIRBAG NEED TO BE CHANGED OUT? I HEARD THAT A CAR JUST LIKE MY CAR, AIRBAG , KILLED THE DRIVER. ??? THIS CAR HASN'T BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS THAT I KNOW OF.
Oct 21, 2016
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS ON THE FREEWAY NORTH IN FIRST LANE, THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING HEAVY TO THE RIGHT. I REMEMBER GOING INTO A FISHTAIL THEN TO THE RIGHT WHICH WAS GRASSY AND DIRT . SLAMMING SIDEWAYS UP AGAINST A WALL OR FENCE ENDING UP DRIVERS SIDE. DRIVER'S SIDE STEERING AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PASSENGER SIDE AS I WATCH IT POP OUT AND SMOKING. SEVERAL PEOPLE HAD STOPPED TO GIVE ME ASSISTANCE AND ADVISED ME TO TURN THE CAR OFF DUE TO IT SMOKING.
Jul 23, 2016
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
STEERING: I WAS ON THE FREEWAY NORTHBOUND IN SLOW LANE, THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING HEAVY TO THE RIGHT. I REMEMBER GOING INTO A FISHTAIL THEN TO THE RIGHT WHICH WAS GRASSY AND DIRT . SLAMMING SIDEWAYS UP AGAINST A WALL OR FENCE ENDING UP DRIVERS SIDE. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO PERFORMANCE TOWING IN SANTA ROSA,CA. I WAS UNABLE TO GET IT BACK, I WAS UNABLE TO PAY FOR TOWING CHARGES. PERFORMANCE TOWING PLACE A LIEN SALE ON IT. NOW I'M WITHOUT A CAR IN DEBT.
Jul 23, 2016
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A FRONTAL IMPACT CRASH INVOLVING A HONDA CIVIC AND GMC YUKON TRUCK. MY VEHICLE THE HONDA CIVIC WAS HEADING ON A TWO-LANE STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MILES PER HOUR BEFORE IMPACT INTO A STOPPED TRUCK MAKING A LEFT TURN ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHILE HONDA WAS IN MOTION THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME ON WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALL RECALLS HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH FOR THE 2001 HONDA CIVIC. RECALL 13V-132: RECALL 14V-351 COMPLETED. NUMBER OF OPEN RECALLS ARE ZERO AT THIS TIME.
May 11, 2016
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.
Dec 14, 2015
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
"TAKATA RECALL" I TOTALLED MY CAR BECAUSE THE STEERING LOCKED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I LOST CONTROL AND FLIPPED IT. I WAS STUCK IN THE SEAT BELT BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT RELEASE. I HAVE AIRBAG DERMATITIS FROM THE AIRBAG CHEMICALS.
Nov 22, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
ON APRIL 8 2015 WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO MY HOUSE, I SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE DASHBOARD SO I HAD TO DESPERATELY STOP THE CAR I RUN. MY CAR WAS CALL FOR RECALL AND I WHEN TO HONDA SERVICES IN HILLSIDE, NEW JERSEY WHERE THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD TO FIX SOMETHING FROM THE AIR BAG IN THE DASH BOARD THEY TOLD ME THEY HAVE TO ORDER SOME PARTS AND THEY WILL CALL ME TO COMEBACK SO I WAIEDT FOR ONE MONTH AND TWO MONTH AND THEY NEVER CALL ME I CALLED TO FIND OUT ABOUT THOSE PARTS AND I WAS TOLD THE SAME THING, THAT THEY ARE GOING TO CALL ME I BELIEVE MY CAR WAS TOTAL DESTROY IN FIRE BECAUSE THEY DID NOT FIX MY CAR ON TIME. *TR
May 04, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. ENGINE REV WENT TO 3000 RPM WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. KEPT CAR STATIONARY BY PRESSING HARD ON THE BREAK. FIRST AND ONLY OCCURRENCE; ALSO ALMOST THE FIRST AND ONLY DAY THE CAR WAS DRIVEN WITH CRUISE CONTROL OPERATIONAL. *TR
Apr 06, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, THE CAR WAS NO LONGER ACCELERATING. WHILE STEPPING ON THE GAS THE ENGINE WAS REVVING BUT THE SPEED WOULD NOT INCREASE. AS I WAS ONLY A SHORT WAY FROM AN EXIT, I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF OF THE INTERSTATE, DOWN THE EXIT RAMP, AND TO THE STOP LIGHT PRIOR TO THE LOCAL ROADS AS THE CAR WOULD STILL DRIVE BUT ONLY LESS THAN 40 MPH. UPON GETTING TO THE STOP LIGHT, THE CAR NO LONGER RESPONDED TO THE GAS PEDAL GOING FORWARD, I WAS ABLE TO BACK UP TO A SPACE IN BETWEEN TURN LANES. I PLACED MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND CALLED TRIPLE A FOR A TOW TRUCK. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL AUTO BODY WHERE I WAS INFORMED THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION HAD GONE, TO THEIR SURPRISE AS THE CAR IS IN "GREAT CONDITION". *TR
Dec 08, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
STARTED CAR DROVE IT TO WORK, ABOUT A MILE INTO DRIVE ENGINE STALLED, CAR STARTED TO SPUTTER, THEN STALL AGAIN. TOOK TO MECHANIC, IT WAS A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. 1997-2000 HONDA CIVIC MODELS WERE INVOLVED IN A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH RECALL, I WONDER IF 2001 SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED AS WELL. *TR
Nov 12, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED 3 MONTHS AGO, HAD A CERTIFIED MECHANIC INSPECT IT AND DO ALL THAT WAS NECESSARY TO MAKE IT ROAD WORTHY AND SAFE. NEW TIMING BELT, HEAD GASKET, BRAKES, ENGINE MOUNTS, BUSHINGS, TIRES, AC COMPRESSOR, BELTS, ETC. ETC. SO AFTER SPENDING OVER $2500.00 IN REPAIRS I THOUGHT I HAD A PERFECTLY RUNNING SAFE VEHICLE. AND IT DID RUN BEAUTIFULLY UNTIL 2 DAYS AGO WHEN DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT AROUND 45 MPH WITHOUT ANY SIGN OR INDICATION OF TROUBLE I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK FROM UNDER THE CAR AND BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. LUCKILY, WITH ALL THE TRAFFIC AROUND I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND FOUND TRANSMISSION FLUID PORING OUT FROM BELOW. I HAD AAA TOW THE CAR TO A RELIABLE SHOP AND WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. ROUGH ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR $2000. - $2600. NEEDLESS TO SAY I WAS SHOCKED AND ANGRY. AND NOW I FIND OUT THAT I'M NOT ALONE. THERE ARE HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS, PROBABLY THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF THE 2001 HONDA CIVIC. HONDA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS DESIGN FLAW FOR YEARS AND MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR LEAVING IT'S CUSTOMERS IN DANGER WITH A FAULTY TRANSMISSION.. *TR
Mar 06, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
WE GOT INTO A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A SUV RECEIVING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, BUT BOTH DEPLOYED IN THE OTHER CAR (SUV). THERE WERE TWO RECALLS FOR OUR HONDA CIVIC AIRBAGS IN 2010 AND 2013. IN BOTH RECALLS OUR HONDA CIVIC WAS SERVICED AND THE "DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR" WAS REPLACED. WE WERE TOLD THE REPAIRS WERE MADE, BUT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. WE DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE. *TR
Feb 16, 2014
SUSPENSION,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE RIGHT WHEEL BEGAN SHAKING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THE MOTOR MOUNTS HAD WEAKENED AND THE MOTOR WAS SITTING ON THE AXLES. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THE MOTOR MOUNTS AT ANY TIME? *TR
Apr 25, 2013
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AND THEN FOUND OUT THERE ARE $3000 MINIMUM ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE. INCLUDING REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE OF THE DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER, THE AIRBAGS AREN'T WORKING PROPERLY, THE REAR WINDOW WON'T ROLL DOWN. ALSO, THE EVAPORATION SENSOR AND CANISTER NEED TO BE REPLACED AND I CANNOT FIND THE RIGHT PART TO REPLACE IT. THE SRS LIGHT IS ON BECAUSE OF THE SEATBELT ISSUE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM FROM THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK EVEN THOUGH THE LIGHTS SAY THAT IT IS ENGAGING. *TR
Apr 02, 2013
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE! WHILE I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IT FELT LIKE THE CAR WOULD NOT GET IN GEAR. I WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS AND THE ENGINE WOULD REV UP BUT I WAS NOT MOVING. I WAS ABLE TO LET IT COAST TO A SIDE STREET TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN REALLY UGLY IF I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON A BUSIER STREET. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST SERVICE STATION. APPARENTLY THE OIL PUMP AND TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED WHICH BASICALLY CAUSED THE REST OF THE TRANSMISSION TO BURN UP. I HAD TO DO A COMPLETE NEW TRANSMISSION REBUILD. I KNOW MY HONDA HAS A FEW MILES BUT 104K SEEMS TOO EARLY FOR A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
Oct 22, 2012
STEERING,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
I TRIED TO DODGE THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT, AND FAILED TO DO SO. I SCRATCH THE REAR LEFT BUMPER OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, AND I LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR, THEN SPIN 540 DEGREES AND HIT THE CONCRETE WALL OF THE INTERSTATE. I WAS WEARING THE SEATBELT SO IT WAS OK BUT THE FRONT AIRBAG SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED TO PROTECT ME FROM CERTAIN INJURIES. I STILL FEEL SOME PAIN ON MY NECK AND MY BACK 3 DAYS AFTER THE INCIDENT. *TR
Aug 06, 2012
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING ON BLUEGRASS PARKWAY IN KENTUCKY. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HIT A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I TRIED GETTING OUT OF HARMS WAY. THEN MY ENGINE CUT OFF. I HAD NO POWER STEERING AND BRAKES IT WOULDN'T STOP THE CAR. I WENT OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO MY CAR. HONDA PLACED A RECALL IN DECEMBER 2011 BUT NEVER CONTACTED ME OF THE RECALL. I WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO THE NEAREST HOSPITAL. SUFFERED WRIST AND ANKLE DAMAGE SO WHO IS RESPONSIBLE???? *TR
Mar 05, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE EXHAUSTED MANIFOLD AND SMELLED GASOLINE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,200.
Aug 01, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT FIRST FAILED ON 01/30/2009. ELECTRICAL WIRING TO FRONT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT OVERHEATED CAUSING MELTING OF HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR TO ELECTRICAL HARNESST. . A SUCCESSION OF ANOTHER 4 HEADLIGHT CONNECTORS HAVE MELTED BETWEEN O8/08/2009 TO DECEMBER 14, 2010. FIRST 4 HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR REPLACEMENTS COMPLETED BY HONDA DEALER. PRIOR TO JAN 30TH 2009 HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR FAILURE,A DIFFERENT HONDA DEALER COMPLETED NHTSA 304V86000 RECALL WORK FOR HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL OVERHEATING RECALL IN 2006 DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE APPOINTMENT. FAILURE #5 HAPPENED ON DEC14, 2010 JUST 6 DAYS AFTER MELTED CONNECTOR #4 WAS REPLACED ON DECEMBER 8TH 2010. DEALER FOUND CRUISE CONTROL UNIT INOPERABLE DUE TO ELECTRICAL MELT DOWN. ORIGINAL AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED IN 2009 DUE TO MELT DOWN. SAFETY AND POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD DUE TO CHRONIC OVERHEATING OF ORIGINAL ELECTRICAL HARNESS & MULTI-PLEX UNIT. HONDA DEALER UNABLE SOLVE PROBLEM OF REPEATED MELTING HEADLIGHT CONNECTORS. ALL CONNECTORS ARE HONDA DEALER PARTS. TOTAL OF 4 LEFT HEADLIGHT CONNECTORS AND 1 RIGHT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR HAVE MELTED. 5TH MELTED HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. USING THE HIGH-BEAMS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT SINCE 4 PREVIOUS HONDA DEALER REPLACEMENT CONNECTORS HAVE MELTED. TIME INTERVALS BETWEEN CONNECTOR FAILURE KEEPS GETTING SHORTER AND SHORTER. DUE TO CHRONIC UNSOLVED ELECTRICAL OVERHEATING PROBLEM, THE SAFETY OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS COMPROMISED.
Dec 17, 2010
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
MY MOTHER IS A VICTIM OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCIDENT FROM A HONDA CIVIC 2001. SHE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A SMALL STREET AND HAD PLACED IT IN PARK. THEN, SHE PLACED THE GEAR BACK INTO DRIVE AND BEFORE TAPPING THE GAS PEDAL THE CAR SURGED FORWARD IN HIGH ACCELERATION AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES BUT IT FAILED TO STOP THE CAR. THE STEERING WAS ALSO OUT OF CONTROL AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ABOUT 30-40 MPH FOR AN ENTIRE BLOCK AND FINALLY, CRASHED INTO A TREE TOTALING THE VEHICLE. SHE WAS TAKEN AWAY BY AMBULANCE. AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH, SHE SUFFERED FROM A BROKEN ANKLE AND HEEL, DEEP GASH TO THE KNEE, SEVERE CHEST PAIN (FROM AIRBAG) AND HEART CONTUSION. SHE SPENT OVER A WEEK IN THE HOSPITAL AND IS STILL IN THE PROCESS OF RECOVERING. *TR
Dec 08, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
2001 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES TO NOTIFY NHTSA OF EVENTS RELATED TO RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE REQUESTED ADDITIONAL REPAIRS BE MADE TO THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED THE TRUNK LATCH WHICH FAILED TO LATCH PROPERLY AND THE FUEL DOOR LEVEL THAT WAS NOT WORKING. ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR INVOICE, THE TRUNK RELEASE CABLE WAS REPLACED AND THE FUEL DOOR LEVEL REPAIRED. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WAS ON, EVEN THOUGH THAT WAS THE MAIN REASON FOR TAKING THE VEHICLE IN TO BE SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE ISSUES DESCRIBED WERE NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL REPAIRS AND FURTHER TESTING WOULD REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $95. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER FAILED TO CORRECT THE RECALL. *JB
Oct 18, 2010
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY HORN STOPPED WORKING AND MY SRS LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. THE DEALER ORIGINALLY TOLD ME IT HAD TO DO WITH THE WIRING... COSTING ME $300 WHICH I COULD NOT AFFORD TO REPAIR. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE AIR BAG RECALL AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING THE SRS LIGHT IS ON BECAUSE OF A DEFECT IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ($200)- BUT WHY WOULD THAT MAKE MY HORN STOP WORKING? THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS AND THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AS THIS IS INCREDIBLY UNSAFE AND OBVIOUSLY WIDESPREAD!!! HONDA ALSO NEEDS TO RECALL THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. I HAD FOUGHT THEM AND THEY PAID FOR HALF OF THE REPAIR COSTS WHEN MY TRANSMISSION DANGEROUSLY AND QUICKLY WENT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC DURING RUSH HOUR ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO. THESE ARE MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES!! UNFORTUNATELY I CANNOT AFFORD THE REPAIRS BUT I AM SCARED TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH THE SRS LIGHT ON. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BECAUSE OF THE SUPPOSED RELIABILITY AND CHEAP MAINTENANCE. IT IS RIDICULOUS THAT HONDA IS NOT TAKING CAR OF THE SRS LIGHT PROBLEM AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM!!! *TR
Jul 19, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. WHEN DRIVING HE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HE SPECULATED THAT THE ODOR OF GASOLINE WAS RELATED TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. ALSO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW WAS INOPERATIVE. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
Nov 27, 2009
VISIBILITY,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
IT STARTED TO RAIN HEAVILY SO I TURNED ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. IT WAS RAINING SO HARD I COULDN'T SEE SO I PUT THE WIPERS TO THE FASTEST SETTING POSSIBLE. THE MOMENT THE WIPER ON THE LEFT REACHED THE FAR LEFT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD THE WIPER CAME OFF THE WINDSHIELD AND BANGED THE SIDE OF THE CAR (THE FRAME) AND THEN FLEW INTO THE AIR. THE WIPER COMES OFF THE WINDSHIELD EACH TIME YOU TURN THEM ON FULL BLAST. AS A RESULT MY VISION IS IMPAIRED AND I CAN'T SEE THROUGH THE RAIN TO DRIVE. I CAN'T SEE THE LANES TO STAY IN THE LINES OR THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME. THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE FAULTY WIPER. I HAVEN'T REPLACED THE WIPERS YET BECAUSE I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR A LITTLE OVER A WEEK AGO. ALSO I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A FAR DRIVE WHEN I NOTICED MY FRONT DRIVERSIDE TIRE WAS LOW. I STOPPED AT THE GAS STATION AND PUT AIR IN THE TIRE. I REACHED MY DESTINATION ABOUT MIDNIGHT SO I WENT STRAIGHT TO SLEEP WHEN I GOT THERE. THE NEXT MORNING I NOTICED THAT SAME TIRE WAS LOW ALMOST FLAT AGAIN. I TOOK THE TIRE OFF AND CHECKED IT FOR HOLES OR NAILS. NONE WERE VISIBLE TO THE EYE. I HAD A FULL SIZE SPARE SO I PUT THE SPARE ON. BUT NOW I DON'T HAVE A RELIABLE SPARE TIRE AND IF ONE OF MY TIRES POPS UNEXPECTEDLY I'M OUT OF LUCK BECAUSE THE FAULTY TIRE IS IN MY TRUNK INSTEAD OF A RELIABLE TIRE. IM GOING TO PURCHASE ANOTHER TIRE TO KEEP AS A NEW SPARE BUT BECAUSE I HAVEN'T HAD THE CAR ITSELF LONG, I THINK THE DEALERSHIP DIDN'T DO A SAFETY INSPECTION SINCE THE TIRE AND WIPERS ARE DEFECTIVE. *TR
Oct 13, 2009
AIR BAGS,CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
I HAVE 3 HONDA CIVIC BUILD ON 2001 ALL 3 OF THEM HAVE THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON I TOOK TO HONDA DEALER THEY SAID IS NOT OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX IT AND I HAVE FEW FRIEND THEY ALL HAVE SAME ISSUE WITH THERE CIVIC. *TR
Oct 04, 2009
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 2001. SHE STATED THAT THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE ON THE WARNING PANEL. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER PERTAINING TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED IN 5 DAYS. SHE REQUESTED A RENTAL VEHICLE AT NO COST; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER DENIED THE REQUEST. THE BRAKES HAD BEEN REPLACED OVER FOUR TIMES IN A PERIOD OF 4 YEARS WHICH RESULTED IN THE STRUTS BEING DAMAGED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE FUEL PUMP, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR HAVE ALSO BEEN REPAIRED AND THE POWER LOCKS WERE INOPERABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,000.
Sep 02, 2009
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY HUSBAND AND I TOOK OVER THE CAR FROM HIS AUNT IN 10/2005, AT 56,020 MILES. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE WITH PERIODIC OIL CHANGES AND SOME MAINTENANCE. ON 12/22/2008, WHEN IT WAS OF 82,409 MILES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THIS TIME WE DID PAY SOME AMOUNT FOR OTHER SERVICES BUT DUE TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP COULD NOT PAY FOR THE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT, AS ADVISED AT KOLBE HONDA AT RESEDA. AFTER THE SERVICE PERFORMANCE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS OFF. HOWEVER, ON 6/15/2009, WE HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO REPLACE THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER FOR $690.69 (ON THE 70/30 SPLIT). *TR
Aug 14, 2009
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I WAS LEAVING MY HOME AND DRIVING ABOUT 1 MILE TO MY DESTINATION. MY CAR HAD BEEN FUNCTIONING NORMALLY EARLIER IN THE DAY. I NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AS I WENT UP A SMALL HILL. WITHIN 1/4 MILE THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED (TRANSMISSION FAILURE) AND I HAD POWER TO THE ENGINE BUT NO FORWARD POWER. I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND COULD ONLY GET TO SAFETY AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BY COASTING. HAD I BEEN ON A MORE HEAVILY TRAFFIC ROAD, OR ON A STEEP HILL OF WHICH THERE ARE MANY HERE, THE OUTCOME COULD HAVE BEEN MANY INJURED OR DEATHS AS I WAS A SITTING DUCK IN THE ROAD. *TR
Jun 30, 2008
POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2001 HONDA CIVIC WITH 85,000 MILES. I HAD THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FIXED IN MAY 2007 AS PART OF THE HONDA RECALL. AT THIS TIME THE DEALER DID A "ONCE OVER" ON THE CAR AND SAID MY STRUTS WERE LEAKING, BUT NOTHING ELSE. ON NOVEMBER 4TH I WENT TO DRIVE MY CAR IN THE MORNING AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO. THE CAR STARTED, BUT IT WOULD NOT GO INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE, ETC. LUCKILY I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY AND NOT DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY OR BUSY STREET. IT TURNS OUT THAT I NEEDED AN ENTIRELY NEW TRANSMISSION, I WOUND UP FIXING IT FOR $2,500 AS THE CAR IS PAID OFF. I CALLED HONDA'S CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THEY WILL ONLY ENTERTAIN THE PROBLEM IF I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSIS - AND WHAT PAY $5,000+ FOR THE DEALER TO FIX THE TRANSMISSION - NO THANKS. *TR
Nov 27, 2007
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER SUFFERED A SORE ARM AND NECK. THE DEALER REFUSED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. APPROXIMATELY TWO DAYS LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 117,000. THE CONSUMER STATED IN MAY 2007 THE RECALL WORK WAS COMPLETED ON THE SRS DUE TO FAULTY OPDS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE DEALER STATED CHECK RATTLE UNDER FRONT END, NEEDS FRONT STRUTS. UPDATED 10/18/07 *TR
Oct 02, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
BRAKES NEVER WORKED RIGHT, FELT LIKE NOT STOPPING QUICK ENOUGH, HAD REPLACED 3 OR 4 TIMES SINCE 2001, BUT TO THIS DAY, WHEN STOPPING SUDDENLY WITH BRAKE PEDAL FULLY TO FLOOR, CAR DOESN'T WANT TO STOP & IS SCARY. WAS REAR ENDED,RADIO & SPEAKERS QUIT WORKING, REPLACED & ALARM QUIT WORKING, HAD TO HAVE IT COMPLETELY REMOVED & HAD DAMAGED FLY WHEEL. ALARM MALFUNCTION WAS CAUSING CAR TO RUN IN "SAFE MODE" AND CAR WAS USING TOO MUCH GAS. THE GAS INDICATOR IS NOT ACCURATE, AND SLOW TO ADJUST TO EMPTY OR FULL LEVELS, EVEN WHEN IN PERFECT WEATHER. EVEN NOW I AM CERTAIN THAT I DO NOT GET GOOD GAS MILEAGE IN CITY OR HIGHWAY DRIVING & FEEL THIS CAR IS VASTLY OVERRATED IN EVERY WAY! SRS INDICATOR LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON FOR 3 YEARS NOW, RED IN COLOR, I NEVER KNEW THIS WAS A PROBLEM BEFORE READING BULLETINS ( BUT DO NOW). RIGHT FRONT WINDOW WAS SLOW TO ROLL DOWN FOR MONTHS, THEN WOULDN'T ROLL UP IN COLD WEATHER, AND NOW WON'T WORK AT ALL REGARDLESS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS. IS STUCK, AND WHERE I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A SIMPLE FUSE ISSUE, NOW WE'RE FINDING OUT IT WILL BE A $600 WINDOW MOTOR ISSUE. NOT A VERY HAPPY HONDA CUSTOMER RIGHT NOW. IRONICALLY, I BOUGHT THIS CIVIC BECAUSE OF A PRIOR POSITIVE EXPERIENCE OWNING A HONDA CRX, WHICH WAS WONDERFUL. THIS HONDA CIVIC 2001 HAS CHANGED THE WAY I VIEW HONDA'S IN GENERAL, UNFORTUNATELY. *JB
Aug 15, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TURN SIGNALS DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE RIGHT SIGNAL ONLY FUNCTIONED WHILE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE TURNED ON, WHILE THE LEFT SIGNAL DID NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. ALSO, THE INTERMITTENT FEATURE ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. THE WIPERS ONLY FUNCTIONED IN LOW OR HIGH MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS.
Dec 14, 2006
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE SRS LIGHT DOES NOT GOES OFF DURING DRIVING. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT IT WILL DISABLE THE AIRBAG, AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PROBLEM TO ME. JUST LET OTHER HONDA OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM REALLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE CAR AND HOPE HONDA WILL DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. *NM
Sep 25, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC EX SRS LIGHT CAME UP LAST WEEK. THIS CAR HAD LOT OF ISSUES SINCE I BOUGHT IN 2000 DECEMBER 1. RADIO REPLACED 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. 2. RIGHT FRONT SIDE WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED WITHIN 6 MONTHS UNDER WARRANTY. IT FAILED AGAIN IN 2005. I HAD IT REPLACED AGAIN IN 2005 FOR $500. 3. SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT RESET WITHIN 2 YEARS. IT CAME BACK AGAIN IN 2000. THE DEALER DOESN'T KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. ITS GOING TO COST ME $600 TO REPLACE THE SENSOR. 4. FRONT SIDE WINDOWS GET STUCK AND DON'T ROLL UP PROPERLY IN COLD WEATHER. IN 2003 DEALER REPLACED THE MOTOR FOR $600 BUT STILL DOESN'T WORK. 5. REPLACED FRONT STRUTS IN 2006 6. POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED IN 2006 WILL COST ME $500 TO REPLACE. 7. SRS LIGHT CAME UP AND STAYS ON IN 2006. DON'T KNOW WHAT IT WILL TAKE TO GET THIS REPAIRED. OVERALL I THINK 2001 CIVIC IS A PIECE OF JUNK. *JB
May 08, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
DT: CONSUMER WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, SWERVED ,AND SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING THE OTHER VEHICLE. WHEN CONSUMER TURNED TO CHECK ON CHILD AFTER NEAR ACCIDENT HE FOUND THAT THE HARNESS THAT HELD THE CHILD IN THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT WAS NOT BUCKLED. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND CHILD SAFETY SEAT WAS REAR FACING CHILD SEAT. IT WAS CONVERTIBLE. CHILD SAFETY SEAT WAS LOCATED IN REAR MIDDLE SEAT OF 2001, HONDA, CIVIC. *AK
Jun 27, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
RECALL CAMPAIGN O1V183000 CONCERNING FUEL PUMP. OWNER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER, AND TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. ACCORDING TO THE DESCRIPTION OF THE RECALL THE FUEL FILTER WAS TO BE INSPECTED OR REPLACED IF CORROSION WAS FOUND. DEALER INSPECTED THE FUEL FILTER CONNECTOR AND MOISTURE WAS FOUND. HOWEVER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER CONNECTOR. *AK
Apr 11, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2001 HONDA CIVIC. *NM THE BATTERY DIED AND LASTED FOR 3 MONTHS, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE POLLEN FILTER WAS UNADAPTABLE TO HUMAN BREATHING. *SC
Mar 02, 2005
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE GAS GAUGE FLUCTUATED BETWEEN HALF A TANK AND A FOURTH OF A TANK WITHIN SHORT PERIODS OF TIME AND DID NOT REALLY MOVE DURING LONG DISTANCE TRIPS. *TC THE FRONT SHOCK MADE NOISES, THE FRONT SPRING WAS WEAK, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP, AND A TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. *SC *JB
Nov 22, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,TIRES
1 complaint
MY GAS GAUGE READS IMPROPERLY. I WILL LEAVE MY CAR SHOWING OVER 1/4 OF A TANK, NOT USE THE CAR AFTER THAT AND THE NEXT DAY THE GAS GAUGE WILL SHOW IT IS ON E. I HAVE ONLY BEEN AVERAGING 18-21 MPG FOR CITY AND 25 FOR HIGHWAY. *LA
Jan 25, 2004
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
A/C DOESN'T GET COLD, CAN'T GET HONDA TO FIX AS BEEN THIS WAY SINCE NEW. BRAKES WENT BAD WITH ABOUT 15000 MILES ON THEM. WERE BAD BEFORE THAT, STILL DOES NOT STOP RIGHT, AND HAS A VIBRATON WHEN STOPPING TRANSMISSION HAS A THUMPING LIKE NOISE SOME TIMES WHILE IDLING. HAD TO REPLACE STRUT ON PASSANAGER SIDE, COULDN'T GET HONDA TO PAY FOR ALL OF IT. I THINK ONE ON DRIVER SIDE IS BAD ALSO. SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HONDA CIVIC
Jan 15, 2004
SUSPENSION,SEATS
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD MY DRIVERS SIDE SEAT TRACK REPLACED AT LEAST 5 TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. I HAVE ALSO HAVE HAD BOTH FRONT STRUTS REPLACED, BOTH FRONT SPRINGS, REAR SPEAKER, REAR BUMPER REPAINTED. I AM TRYING TO GET RID OF THE CAR UNDER THE NJ LEMON LAW. TO THIS DAY I HAVE NOT BEEN SATISFIED. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MORE THAN A YEAR.*AK
Jul 29, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
IN REQUESTING A QUOTE FOR CAR INSURANCE, A LINK WAS PROVIDED TO THE NHTSA WEBSITE FOR THOSE WISHING TO SEE IF THEIR VEHICLE HAS/HAD BEEN RECALLED. FOR THE HECK OF IT, I DECIDED TO TRY IT. TO MY SHOCK, I DISCOVERED THERE HAVE BEEN 5 RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2001 HONDA CIVIC SINCE 2001(RE: SEAT BELTS; FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL PUMP; AND ENGINE & ENGINE COOLING). IT IS NOW 2003, AND I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ONE NOTIFICATION. THE SYSTEM DID NOT SPECIFY IF THESE RECALLS ARE RELATED TO THE EX MODEL, WHICH IS WHAT I HAVE. HOWEVER, THE THOUGHT THAT THE RECALLS ARE RELATED TO MY VEHICLE HAS ME SERIOUSLY CONCERNED AND NEEDLESS TO SAY VERY FRUSTRATED AT THE THOUGHT THAT I WOULD NOT BE CONTACTE BY HONDA.*AK
Jul 21, 2003
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD, THE DEALER REPLACED THE PART, HOWEVER THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. *JB THE OCCUPANCY POSITION DETECTOR SYSTEM WAS REPLACED, THE REAR DEFROSTER AND CRUISE CONTROL WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNK NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND ON TURNS, THE RADIO WAS INOPERATIVE, THE BACK WINDOW WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE ANTENNA, THE FOG LIGHT SWITCH WAS LOOSE, THE BRAKE LIGHT HAD GONE OUT, THERE WAS A RATTLE IN THE REAR SEAT, THE FUEL CAP WAS LOOSE, THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL, AND THE TRUNK LID DID NOT CLOSE. SCC
Mar 27, 2003
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,TIRES,SEATS
1 complaint
CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASED IN MARCH 2001. BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES FOR VIBRATION PROBLEMS AGAIN 4000 MILES LATER BRAKES ARE BAD. TIRES WORN TO UNSAFE TREAD DEPTH W/ 2500 MILES. FRONT STRUTS BOTH BLOWN, TOLD BY DEALER THAT THEY WERE ON NATIONAL BACK-ORDER??? AS TO WHEN THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE. DRIVER SEAT ROCKS, DEALER FIXED ONCE SAYING A SHIM WAS BROKE, AGAIN 8000 MILES LATER DRIVER SEAT ROCKS AGAIN. PAINT ON CAR HAS MANY SMALL RUST SPOTS. CLUTCH MUST HAVE FLAT SPOTS ON IT, AS WHEN I RELEASE CLUTCH TO START MOVING THERE IS A JUMPING SENSATION ABLE TO BE FELT BY DRIVER. AGAIN CAR HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS. *JB
Mar 24, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 2001 HONDA CIVIC COUPE EX, IN NOVEMBER 2000. IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS EVER SINCE. IVE BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT HONDA SERVICE CENTERS ALMOST 20 TIMES NOW. THE CAR HAS 23,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS GONE THROUGH 3 SETS OF BRAKES. THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED ON TWO OCCASIONS, BOTH NEEDING BATTERY TO BE BOOSTED. THEN ALL OF THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WERE FLASHING CRAZY. ON ONE OF THOSE OCCASIONS, IT DIED RIGHT IN FRONT OF HONDA, AFTER THEY ASSURED ME THAT MY CAR WAS FINE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HONDA. THEY FAIL TO FIND ANY OF THE SERIOUS PROBLEMS THAT ARE CONTINUING. THE CAR MAKES ALL KIND OF RATTLING AND CLICKING NOISES WHEN DRIVING, HONDA FINDS NOTHING. THE WINDOWS/WINDSHIELD FOG UP, DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK WELL, HONDA FINDS NOTHING. ALL FOUR TIRES ARE LEAKING, HONDA AT FIRST FIND NOTHING WRONG, NOW SAY I HAVE TO REPLACE TIRES. THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS LOOSE AND ROCKING, HONDA REPLACED SEAT TRACK TWICE, PROBLEM CONTINUES, TOOK CAR IN AGAIN FOR SEAT, HONDA FINDS NOTHING WRONG. SEAT ROCKING GETS WORSE, MAKING LOAD NOISE WHEN DRIVING, AFRAID FOR SAFETY. NOW THE CAR IS GETTING WORSE, CAR BRAKES WITHOUT PUTTING FOOT ON BRAKE, CAR IS SLUGGISH, DRIVING FUNNY. I THINK THIS IS THE TRANSMISSION THAT IS GOING TO GO BAD. IT STALLS TO START VERY OFTEN, THEN COMPLETELY FAILED TWICE, NEEDING BOOST. IM VERY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AT THIS POINT. I EVEN REACHED OUT TO HONDA CONSUMER AFFAIRS IN CALIFORNIA, THEY DID NOT HELP AT ALL, IN FACT THEY WERE RUDE AND EVEN THREATENED ME, WHILE I HAD THE RENTAL, TO REPORT THE RENTAL STOLEN BECAUSE I ASKED IF I COULD HOLD THE RENTAL UNTIL HONDA FIXED MY CAR (ESPECIALLY SINCE THE CAR HAD DIED RIGHT IN FRONT OF HONDA, AND TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, MY CAR WAS DENTED, TWICE, WHILE BEING "FIXED" BY HONDA THAT DAY AS WELL) I AM COMPLETELY DISGUSTED WITH THE CAR AND THE SERVICE IVE GOTTEN. THERE ARE NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS I DIDN'T LIST HERE, TOO MANY TO LIST. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP IN THIS MATTER, THANK YOU. *NLM
Mar 15, 2003
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
WHEN I PRESS ON MY BRAKES IT MAKES A LOUD POPPING NOISE.I TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERES NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT BECAUSE THERES SOME KIND OF DEFECT THAT CAUSES THE BRAKE PADS TO SHIFT.THE TECHNICIANS TOLD ME THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED BUT SINCE THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME. SO BASICALLY I'M STUCK WITH MY CAR MAKING THE POPPING NOISE BECAUSE HONDA DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM.I AM VERY UNSATISFIED WITH HONDA AND THE PERFORMANCE OF MY CAR.MY CAR IS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. I HAVE HAD IT FOR TWO YEARS AND I HAVE HAD TWO RECALLS ON IT AND JUST RECENTLY MY CAR HAS BEEN MAKING A POPPING NOISE WHEN I TURN MY STEERING WHEEL OR PRESS ON THE BRAKES.I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES WITH IN THE PAST WEEK AND EVERY TIME I PICK UP MY CAR THEY TELL ME THE NOISE IS GONE.I DRIVE IT OFF THE LOT ONLY TO FIND OUT THE NOISE IS STILL THERE. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY MY CAR IS MAKING THE POPPING NOISE WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE LAST TIME I DROPPED IT OFF THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE BRAKES.I FIND IT VERY DISTURBING TO KNOW THAT MY CARS BRAKE PADS ARE SHIFTING AND HONDA WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW. I DO NOT WANT TO BE TRAVELING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND MY BRAKES FAIL BECAUSE HONDA DID NOT FEEL THAT IT WAS IMPORTANT TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM EARLIER.I WOULD BE VERY GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD LOOK INT THIS ISSUE AND CONTACT ME BACK WITH SOME INFORMAION.THANKYOU.
Jan 06, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHEN CONSUMER SHIFTED THE GEARS, THE ENGINE SURGED AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN A COLLISION, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES HARD, BUT CAR WOULD NOT STOP. RELATED RECALL 01V329000, CONSUMER'S V.I.N. NOT INCLUDED. TS UPON IMPACT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. IT IS ALSO NOTED THAT THE TECHNICAN EXPERIENCED THE SAME CONDITION WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND THERE WAS FRONT END DAMAGE. *TT...*AK
Dec 02, 2002
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WIND NOISE CAN BE HEARD INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE DEALER RESEALED THE WINDSHIELD MOLDING, NOISE WHILE BRAKING, FAULTY ECM FUSE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE STOPPED, RATTLE IN DASH, DEALER REPLACED THE FELT TAPE BETWEEN THE AIR DUCTS AND VENTS, CD PLAYER SKIPS AND WAS REPLACED, FAULTY FRONT SPRING CAUSED NOISE IN THE FRONT END, BOTH LEFT DOORS LEAK, THE DRIVERS SEAT IS LOOSE AT THE TRACK, A RIPPED SEAL CAUSED THE SUNROOF TO LEAK, STEERING WHEEL NOT CENTERED. MR *NLM
Nov 21, 2002
VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MR
Oct 09, 2002
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS BROADSIDED WHILE MAKING A SLOW LEFT HAND TURN, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. NO INJURIES, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, AN ONCOMING VEHICLE HIT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL. BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COULN'T BE CONTROLLED, IT SLID HEAD ON INTO A TELEPHONE POLE, DEPLOYING THE AIR BAGS AND TOTALLING THE VEHICLE. THE IGNITION KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. *SCC
Jul 11, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 25MPH AND STARTED TO TURN A CORNER, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V18300, HAD NO PRIOR WARNING OF PROBLEM. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A TELEPHONE POLE. NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*AK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER FIVE TIMES THAT THE GAS CAP WAS THE CAUSE, CONSUMER HAD ACCIDENT TWO DAYS AFTER TALKING TO DEALER. *YD
Mar 12, 2002
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
CONSUMER TOUCHED BRAKES TO SLOW VEHICLE DOWN, BUT VEHICLE SWERVED, AND CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER STATEED BRAKES SQUEAKS AND PARKING BRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTMENT, TRANSMISSION IS MAKING NOISE, NO POWER ON ACCELERATION, UPPER WINDSHIELD MOLDING FAILED AND REINSTALLED, NOISE IS COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, GAS GAUGE WILL FLUCTUATE AT TIMES AND FRONT ENGINE MOUNT BROKE.*YD
Dec 04, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
VEHICLE HAS BEEN CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. ALSO, SRS LIGHT ON DASHBOARD REMAINED ILLUMINATED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR REPAIRS THREE TIMES, BUT CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Nov 19, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WHEN AIR CONDITIONER BEING USED INTERIOR LIGHTS AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WILL GET VERY DIM WHICH HAS CAUSED POOR DRIVER'S VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WHEN LIGHTS ARE NEEDED. *AK LIGHTS DIMMING A LOT WHEN A/C, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, BRAKES AND TURN SINGNALS ARE USED. *YH
Aug 24, 2001
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 30 MPH AND MAKING A TURN, ENGINE STALLED AND CAUSED STEERING COLUMN TO LOCK UP. THIS PROBLEM DID NOT RESULT IN A CRASH OR INJURIES. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR ENGINE STALLING, BUT HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A METAL TO METAL SOUND COMING FROM RIGHT WHEEL WELL. CONSUMER WAS TOLD COMPUTER WAS NOT SET PROPERLY ACCORDING TO THE VIN CODE, THIS WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN, DEALER STATED THIS COULD BE WHY STALLING WAS OCCURRING, 4 FUSES BLEW AND NOW DEALER REPLACED FUSE BOX, DEALER THINKS THIS MAY BE A REASON WHY THE VEHICLE STALLED ALSO, DEALER ALSO STATES THAT HE DOES NOT KNOW WHY THE FUSES BLEW TO BEGIN WITH, THE BLOWN FUSE CAUSED MOONROOF TO BE INOPERABLE. VENTS LOOSE. TRUNK RELEASE INOPERABLE. SPRINGS SQUEAK AND WERE REPLACED. DEFECTIVE WELD IN THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR RUSTED. VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ROUGH IDLE. DRIVER SIDE TWEETER CRACKING. DRIVER SIDE MUD FLAP LOOSE. PASSENGER KICK PANEL UNEVEN. FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC. *SLC
Aug 15, 2001
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHEN TURNING AIR CONDITIONING WATER WOULD DRIP FROM UNDER GLOVE COMPARTMENT AND SOAK MATS AND RUGS. ALSO, AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID HEATING CORE NEEDED REPLACING.*AK *JB
Apr 25, 2001
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
THERE WASN'T A STEERING LOCK WHEN DRIVER TURNED STEERING COLUMN FOR SECURITY REASON. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. HUMMING NOISES AND ROUGH IDLING ALSO OCCUR. *SLC
Mar 29, 2001
HONDA Civic VIN Decoder — Free VIN Check Video Guide
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Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 2001 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 2001 HONDA Civic 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 2001 HONDA Civic Problems in 3 Steps
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Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 2001 HONDA Civic dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
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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.
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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 2001 HONDA Civic have?
The 2001 HONDA Civic currently has 1128 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 2001 HONDA Civic?
The most common problems reported for the 2001 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 2001 HONDA Civic problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2001 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 2001 HONDA Civic?
You can report safety problems with your 2001 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 2001 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 2001 HONDA Civic reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2001 HONDA Civic. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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