2001 Honda Civic
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 1,089 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Civic model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 149 involved a crash and 15 involved a fire. 133 people were injured and 6 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
Campaign 19V501000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
Campaign 19V499000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMar 6, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Campaign 19V182000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 15, 2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to January 18, 2005, 2003-2007 Honda Accord vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to August 28, 2007, 2002-2004 Honda CR-V vehicles, 2002-2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 19, 2001, to July 12, 2003, 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 19, 2002, to June 19, 2003, 2003 Honda Element vehicles manufactured June 25, 2002, to July 31, 2003, and 2003 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured November 26, 2001, to August 21, 2003. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are not included in this recall. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. Note: On December 18, 2015 Honda informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2004 Honda CR-V vehicles in addition to additional model year 2003 CR-V vehicles.
Campaign 15V370000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 28, 2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
Campaign 15V320000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsNov 4, 2014
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 14V700000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Campaign 08E050000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, glass, side/rearDec 11, 2007
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.
Campaign 07E104000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, other, storage, tank assemblyNov 1, 2007
ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 07V512000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
Campaign 06E060000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 22, 2006
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
Campaign 06E044000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 15, 2006
CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.
Campaign 06E040000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 8, 2006
CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.
Campaign 06E038000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 18, 2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
Campaign 06E032000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Campaign 06E026000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 21, 2006
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
Campaign 06E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsFeb 24, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND COUPLER FOR SIGNS OF HEAT DAMAGE. IF HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH AND COUPLER. IF NO HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND ONE MATING PIN IN THE COUPLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 04V086000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyFeb 8, 2002
CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.
IN A PREVIOUS RECALL (01V-380), ONLY RIGHT AND LEFT BUCKLES WERE INSPECTED. THE REAR CENTER BUCKLE SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY. THIS RECALL IS BEING CONDUCTED ONLY FOR THE CENTER BUCKLE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMRPOPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 02V051000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyDec 13, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 01V380000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineOct 22, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE AIR CLEANER BOX COVER MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED, AND A BROKEN PLASTIC PIECE COULD TRAVEL INTO THE INTAKE CHAMBER.
IF THE PLASTIC PIECE LODGES IN THE THROTTLE BODY, THE THROTTLE COULD STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION. ALTHOUGH THE DRIVER CAN ALWAYS STOP THE CAR BY APPLYING ADDITIONAL BRAKE FORCE, OR BY TAKING OTHER ACTIONS (I.E., SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, TURN OFF THE IGNITION KEY, ETC.), IF THE CAR CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER IS EXPECTING IT TO SLOW, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR CLEANER BOX FOR DAMAGE. IF DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE DEALER WILL LOCATE AND REMOVE THE BROKEN PLASTIC PIECE, AND REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER BOX LID. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 01V329000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpJun 6, 2001
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT IN THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AFTER TESTING. THIS RESIDUAL WATER COULD CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL DUE TO CORROSION.
IF THE PUMP STOPS WORKING, THE ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP. IF CORROSION IS FOUND, THE FUEL PUMP WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 01V183000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and capJun 6, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND COUPES. THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FILLER NECK TUBE HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE.
IN A COLLISION, THE TUBE COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE HOSE CLAMPS FOR PROPER TORQUE AND TIGHTEN THEM CORRECTLY, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 01V182000 on NHTSA.gov
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Power train, Sep 10, 2010
DRIVING ON MAJOR FREEWAY IN ATLANTA RUSH HOUR GOING 60MPH. ACCELERATION IS LOST. NO WARNING LIGHTS. NO SOUND OR ISSUE NOTED WITH CAR. PROCEED TO COAST OVER TO SHOULDER JUST IN TIME TO WHEN CAR LOSES MOMENTUM. COULD HAVE BEEN EASILY REAR-ENDED AT 60 MPH SITTING STILL WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. HAD CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE AND SERVICE AND HONDA DEALERSHIP 3 DAYS PRIOR AND NO ISSUES WERE NOTED. HAD TRANSMISSION REVIEW AND BASIC CHECKS FOR CAR DONE PRIOR TO OIL CHANGE SERVICE NO ISSUES FOUND. ORIGINAL OWNER. ONLY DEALERSHIP SERVICE MAINTAINED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 7, 2010
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.
Power train, Sep 1, 2010
I OWN A 2001 HONDA CIVIC LX. WAS DRIVING THE CAR IN A BUSY CITY, STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND WHEN IT TURNED GREEN I WENT TO GO FORWARD. ALL THE CAR DID WAS REV AND NOT GO FORWARD. I WAS LEFT PUSHING THE CAR THROUGH BUSY TRAFFIC TO GET IT OFF THE STREET. THE CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN REGULARLY SERVICED BY HONDA AND HAS 110,000 MILES ON IT. I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT SO IT IS SITTING IN MY SISTERS DRIVEWAY UNTIL I CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO WITH IT. *TR
Power train, Aug 30, 2010
I HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR SEEMED LIKE IT WAS MISSING. I TOOK IT INTO HONDA 6 MONTHS BACK HAD THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE AND THEY TOLD ME EVERYTHING WAS FINE NOTHING WRONG. I HAVE ALWAYS DONE THE PROPER CARE AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE CAR OWNED IT BRAND NEW OFF THE LOT. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY YESTERDAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR REVVED UP AND STARTED SLOWING WAY DOWN. I PRESS THE GAS AND NOTHING. I HAD TO TRY AND GET OVER THREW TRAFFIC AND I ALMOST NEARLY DIED. HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND 3600 TO FIX. NICE WITH ONLY 94,000 MILES. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR THE GOOD REP HONDA HAD FOR RUNNING ALONG TIME BUT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM THAT COULD HAVE KILLED ME AND POSSIBLE COULD KILL SOMEONE ELSE IF NOT RECALLED AND TAKEN CARE OF. *TR
Power train, Aug 29, 2010
AS I TRIED TO ACCELERATE AFTER STOPPING FOR A RED LIGHT, I DISCOVERED MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC WOULD ONLY RUN 5-10 MPH. I HAD NO WARNING; MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ONLY CAME ON THEN. I HAD NO CLUE WHAT WAS GOING ON AND I WAS ONLY RELIEVED THAT I HAD ALREADY DROPPED OFF MY 2-YR. OLD SON. I PANICKED SINCE I THOUGHT I WAS DOING MORE DAMAGE BY DRIVING THE CAR. I DROVE TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION 2 BLOCKS AWAY AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION FOR $2600 OR I COULD GET A USED ONE FOR A COUPLE HUNDRED LESS. I WAS TOLD THE OLD ONE WAS FROM A CAR WITH OVER 60,000 MILES. (MY CAR HAS 93,500+). I CHOSE TO REBUILD IT, NOT WANTING A FAIRLY OLD TRANSMISSION. I THINK I WAS OVERCHARGED FOR THIS SERVICE, BUT I COULDN'T DO ANYTHING DIFFERENTLY AT THE TIME, SINCE I WORRIED ABOUT NOT HAVING A RUNNING CAR AND I NEEDED IT REPAIRED. I AM EXTREMELY SURPRISED TO FIND OUT THAT THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM IS COMMON FOR 2001 HONDA CIVICS, BUT THERE IS NO RECALL ON IT. I READ THAT THIS PROBLEM IS NOT CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS ON THE ROAD, BUT I WONDER BY WHOSE STANDARDS. I COULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WHEN MY TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT AND COST INJURY TO THOSE IN MY CAR AND AROUND ME. I HAD NO ADVANCE WARNING THAT IT WOULD OCCUR, SO I WAS ONLY LUCKY THAT IT HAPPENED AT A RED LIGHT. SO, IT MAY NOT BE IMMEDIATE DANGER TO DRIVE A CAR THAT HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE IT WILL NOT EXPLODE OR CAUSE A FIRE, BUT THERE ARE STILL THOSE RISKS INVOLVED SUCH AS IN MY SITUATION OF HAVING NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE. I STILL FEEL STRONGLY THAT A RECALL BE MADE SO THAT DRIVERS OF 2001 & 2003 HONDA CIVICS & ACCORDS,ETC. WILL HAVE AWARENESS THAT SUCH A CONDITION DOES EXIST & WHAT THEY DO WITH THE INFORMATION FALLS ON THEM. I THINK IT IS BY LUCK THAT NOTHING SERIOUS HAS OCCURRED WITH THE DEFECT ON THESE TRANSMISSIONS. IT WOULD BE A TRAGEDY FOR JUST ONE PERSON TO GET SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED TO SEND OUT THAT INFORMATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS! *TR
Power train, Aug 26, 2010, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ROLLED BACKWARD FROM HER RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY AND INTO A GUTTER IN A NEIGHBORS FRONT YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TURNED ON AND WAS NOT OCCUPIED UPON THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE DITCH AND SUSTAINED DAMAGES TO THE TRUNK AND THE REAR BODY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY HER INSURANCE COMPANY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ADVISED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE AND THEY RESPONDED THAT IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARD WHILE IN PARK. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Power train, Aug 25, 2010
POWER LOSS ON A FREEWAY. CAR: HONDA GX 2001 160K MILES CVT TRANSMISSION IN THIS CAR WAS REPLACED AT 56K MILES AFTER GENTLE USE AND FLUSHING TRANS.FLUID EVERY 10K TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN! *TR
Power train, Aug 21, 2010
DAUGHTER DRIVING CAN WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR COASTED TO A STOP. ENDS UP THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY AND THE DIAGNOSIS IS REPLACEMENT.. THE CAR HAS APPROX 120,000 MILES AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION EXCEPT FOR THE TRANSMISSION. *TR
Power train, Aug 21, 2010
MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC TRANSMISSION FAILED IN TRAFFIC ALMOST CAUSING SEVERAL REAR END CRASHES. I TOOK MY LIFE IN MY HANDS PUSHING THE CAR OUT OF THE LANES OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT HOW COMMON THIS TRANNY PROBLEM IS FOR THE 2001 HONDAS. TOOK THE CAR TO A HONDA DEALER AND WAS TOLD I WOULD NEED A 3000 DOLLAR REBUILT TRANNY. THIS IS AN OUTRAGE! *TR
Other or unspecified, Aug 20, 2010
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
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 20, 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
Power train, Aug 19, 2010
2001 HONDA CIVIC LEMON TRANSMISSIONS MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME UP AT 35000 MILES. IT SHOWED UP 2 CODES RELATED TO TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER. THE SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED WIDELY BY CUSTOMERS OF 2001 HONDA CIVIC BUT HONDA IS REFUSING A RECALL. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/HONDA/CIVIC/2001/TRANSMISSION/TRANSMISSION_FAILURE.SHTML THE COST TO OWNERS ARE FROM $2400-$3500 WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHOULDN'T BE FAILING IN THE FIRST PLACE. *TR
Power train, Aug 17, 2010
I WAS DRIVING HOME WITH MY DAUGHTER FROM HER SCHOOL SOCCER PRACTICE IN RUSH HOUR WHEN SUDDENLY MY CAR BEGAN TO DECELERATE. I WAS IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC AND DRIVING IN THE LANE WHEN THIS OCCURRED. I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY TURN MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND WORK MY WAY OVER TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC BECAUSE MY TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED. I TRIED PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL AND THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND. THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE ROAD WAD 50MPH AND I WAS LUCKY THAT THE CAR TO MY RIGHT ALLOWED ME TO MERGE TO THE RIGHT. IT WAS A VERY BAD TIME FOR MY TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. I HAD NO WARNING SIGNS AND COULD HAVE BEEN IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN THE TRAFFIC I WAS IN. READING OTHER COMPLAINTS ON-LINE MAKE ME REALIZE THAT THE 2001 HONDA CIVIC WAS THE WORST YEAR FOR HONDA AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND I AM SHOCKED THAT NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. HONDA HAS ALWAYS HAD A VERY STELLAR REPUTATION AND I BELIEVE THEY SHOULD DO THE RIGHT THING IN TAKING CARE OF IT'S CUSTOMERS. MY VEHICLE HAS 121,000 MILES AND HAS ALSO HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH IT'S A/C WHICH IS ALSO A MAJOR PROBLEM. MANY CONSUMERS HAVE REPORTED THE A/C PROBLEM ALSO. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 17, 2010, crash
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.
Power train, Aug 15, 2010
ON FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2010, I WAS DRIVING FROM OAKLAND TO SAN FRANCISCO ON THE BAY BRIDGE WHEN I STARTED HAVING CAR PROBLEMS. I WAS PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL, THE ENGINE WAS REVVING UP, BUT THE CAR'S SPEED WAS SLOWLY DECREASING (AVERAGE SPEED FOR TRAFFIC ON THE BRIDGE WAS 50-60 MPH). CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY, I PULLED OVER TO THE RIGHT HAND LANE. I IMMEDIATELY CHANGED MY ROUTE AND DECIDED TO TAKE MY CAR DIRECTLY TO A HONDA SERVICE CENTER. ALONG THE WAY, THE CAR'S ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV, AND IT HAD A HARD TIME MAINTAINING ITS SPEED. I WAS GOING 20 MPH. BY THE TIME I ARRIVED AT THE SERVICE CENTER MY HAZARD LIGHTS WERE LIGHTS WERE ON AND I WAS BARELY GOING 10 MPH. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON 8 BLOCKS BEFORE REACHING MY DESTINATION. BEFORE THIS INCIDENT, MY CAR RAN SMOOTHLY. TECHNICIANS HOOK THE CAR UP TO A MACHINE FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH PRODUCED A DTC CODE P0730. THE CORRECTIVE ACTION PER HONDA BASED ON THIS CODE WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. I CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA REQUESTING A 'GOOD WILL REPAIR' SINCE MY VEHICLE HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND ONLY HAD 78,851 MILES ON IT. HONDA STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OLD, AND SINCE I COULDN'T PRODUCE PAPERWORK CONFIRMING THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID HAD BEEN DRAINED AND REPLACED, THEY COULDN'T HELP ME. THE FINAL COST WAS $3,412.30. *TR
Air bags, Aug 13, 2010
HONDA SENT ME A LETTER ASKING ME TO BRING MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC TO THE HONDA DEALER FOR AIRBAG RECALL. I CALLED THE HONDA DEALER IN SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA TO PLAN TO BRING THE CAR TO THEM ON SATURDAY WHEN I COULD BE OFF FROM THE WORK. THE HONDA DEALER SAID ON SATURDAY THEY ONLY DO "REGULAR SERVICES", NOT RECALL REPAIR. THEN TODAY I TOOK A DAY OFF FROM THE WORK TO GO TO THE HONDA DEALER, BUT THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE PARTS, AND ASKED ME TO WAIT UNTIL NEXT WEEK. IS THIS RECALL UNIMPORTANT? WHY CAN THEY DO REVENUE-SERVICE BUT NOT RECALL-SERVICE ON WEEKEND? WHY DON'T THEY EVEN HAVE PARTS IN STOCK FOR RECALL? ARE HONDA AND HONDA DEALERS HANDLING THE RECALL IN A PROFESSIONAL AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER? *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Aug 12, 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
Power train, Aug 11, 2010
I BOUGHT A 2001 HONDA CIVIC WITH 103,000 MILES. WENT TO TAKE IT HOME AND GOT ON THE FREEWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT IN AND THE CODE WAS P0740. THE TRANSMISSION MAN SAYS I NEED THE TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED TO THE TUNE OF $2000.00 TO $2500.00. SINCE THEN I HAVE BEEN ON THE COMPUTER AND AM FINDING OUT ABOUT 50% OF THIS CODE IS ON HONDAS. I THINK HONDA HAS A PROBLEM THEY AREN'T ADDRESSING AND LEAVING THE CONSUMER OUT IN THE COLD. HELP, CAN'T AFFORD A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE CODE COMES ON AND THEY RESET IT AND A FEW DAYS LATER IT COMES BACK ON WHEN I GET TO HIGHER SPEEDS. AM GOING TO TRY A TRANSMISSION FLUSH FIRST, BUT HAVE READ IT REALLY DOESN'T DO ANY GOOD. I AM GOING TO CONTACT HONDA AND SEE IF THEY WILL HELP IN ANYWAY. I DO THINK THIS IS SOMETHING YOU SHOULD BE CHECKING IN TO FOR THE CONSUMER AND MAKE HONDA DO WHAT'S RIGHT. THEY ARE SELLING AND CONTINUING TO SELL A CAR WITH A PROBLEM THAT THEY AREN'T ADDRESSING. *TR
Air bags, Aug 10, 2010
SRS SYSTEM IN 2001 HONDA CIVIC MOSTLY NON-FUNCTIONING. LIGHT ALWAYS RETURNS. COMPLETION OF AIR BAG RECALL IN 2009 LEFT LIGHT STILL ON--DROVE AWAY FROM DEALER LIKE THIS AND THEY HAD NO PROBLEM WITH LIGHT ON. WAS ADVISED BY TO OFFICE THAT PROBLEM WAS CODE NOT RESET. RETURNED TO HAVE CODE "RESET" WHICH DEALER CLAIMED WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. LIGHT BACK ON AGAIN. THE SRS SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, PERIOD. *TR
Power train, Aug 5, 2010
BOUGHT A 2001 HONDA CIVIC STARTED SLIPPING INTO 3RD. TRIED CHANGING TRANSMISSION FLUID WITH STOP SLIP TRANSMISSION FLUID. PROBLEM PERSISTED. ONE NIGHT IT STARTED DOING A CONTINUAL SLIP AND COULDN'T ACCELERATE. IF I WASN'T IN THE COUNTRY AND INSTEAD WAS IN A BIG CITY THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DANGEROUS. *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 5, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS BACK ON. THE HIGH BEAMS WERE THE ONLY LIGHTS THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS WERE FUNCTIONING AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED HER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN HEADLIGHT RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE THE VEHICLE WAS EVER REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 68,700.
Power train, Aug 4, 2010
MY HONDA CIVIC 2001, STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A SUPER BUSY STREET. MY CAR BEGAN TO REV UP EVERYTIME I NEEDED TO MOVE FORWARD. AND THEN AT A CERTAIN POINT I NOTICED THAT IT WOULD NOT GO PASS 40 KM/HR AND THEN I STOPPED FOR A BIT AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I STARTED MOVE OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE AND THEN THE CAR WOULD NOT GO PASS 20 KM/HR AND 2 MINUTES LATER, MY CAR STOPPED COMPLETELY. MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD BUT IT WOULD REVERSE. I WAS THEN FORCED TO TOW MY CAR TO MY NEIGHBORHOOD MECHANIC BUT NOW HE CAN'T SEEM TO FIND A TRANSMISSION AND SINCE THIS HAPPENED IN THE SUMMER, THE TRANSMISSION SHOPS ARE CLOSED. I HAVE LOST SO FAR 4 DAYS OF WORK BECAUSE I DO NO HAVE ACCESS TO A CAR. I AM STILL WAITING ... *TR
Power train, Aug 2, 2010
2001 HONDA CIVIC EX WITH 138K MILES. WHILE DRIVING TO WORK (I AM A POLICE OFFICER) MY TRANSMISSION GOES OUT LEAVING ME WITH NO ACCELERATION ON A BUSY HIGHWAY CAUSING TRAFFIC TO TAKE EVASIVE MANEUVERS TO AVOID A COLLISION. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH IT SEEMS THAT IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR TRANSMISSIONS TO GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING EVEN WHEN SERVICED CORRECTLY AND TAKEN CARE OF. *TR
Power train, Jul 31, 2010
I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 95 WHEN I STARTED TO FEEL THE CAR SLOWING EVEN THOUGH I WAS IN DRIVE. MOST CARS ARE GOING 60-70. I HAD ENOUGH TIME TO EXIT WHEN THE CAR STOPPED IN THE LEFT LANE OF A BUSY CITY STREET. THE CAR FELT AS THOUGH I WAS IN NEUTRAL ANY TIME I TRIED TO DRIVE. MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC APPARENTLY HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND I WILL NOW HAVE TO PAY $2400 FOR THE REBUILT TRANSMISSION. I AM SHOCKED TO SEE HOW MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS COMPLAINT. I WAS LUCKY THAT I HAD ENOUGH TIME TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. *TR
Power train, Jul 30, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING BUT THE RPMS CONTINUED TO INCREASE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 103,000.