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
Representative owner complaints
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Power train, Dec 7, 2009
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 HONDA CIVIC (WITH ONLY 98,000 MILES ON IT) HOME ON THE INTERSTATE AND NOTICED SOME SLIPPING AS THE GEARS WERE TRYING TO SHIFT. SHE MANAGED TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY AND COAST TO A SAFER LOCATION. I THEN HAD IT TOWED TO HONDA WHERE THEY QUOTED ME A REPAIR PRICE WHICH, EVEN WITH THEIR "GOODWILL" OFFERING, WAS STILL $700 MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE PLACE I ENDED UP WITH. I WAITED AND WAITED FOR THE REPAIRS TO BE COMPLETED BUT FOUND OUT THAT THERE WERE NO TRANSMISSIONS AVAILABLE IN THE WHOLE COUNTRY, FOR ABOUT 8-10 WEEKS I WAITED FOR A TRANSMISSION JUST TO FIND OUT THAT IF I HAD KEPT THE CAR AT THE ORIGINAL HONDA LOCATION THEY WOULD HAVE HAD A TRANSMISSION AVAILABLE (VERY MYSTERIOUS WHY THEY WOULDN'T RELEASE ANY TO OTHER PLACES THEN). IN ANY CASE, A TRANSMISSION WAS FINALLY RELEASED TO THE OUTSIDE COMPANY AND THE REPAIRS WERE MADE...JUST TO FIND OUT THAT IT WOULD LOCK IN 4TH GEAR AND WOULD HAVE TO BE DITCHED. THREE MONTHS OF WAITING AND AGGRAVATION AND STILL NO RESULT. HONDA DOES NOT SEEM TO CARE WHATSOEVER AND IN SPITE OF HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS BY OTHER CIVIC OWNERS (VERY, VERY SIMILAR STORIES) AT HONDAPROBLEMS.COM THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLS FOR THE CIVIC TRANSMISSION, CLAIMING THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. I BELIEVE MY WIFE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH A BAD TRANSMISSION IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND HONDA SHOULD MOST CERTAINLY ISSUE A RECALL AS THEY HAVE DONE FOR SOME OF THEIR OTHER LINES, E.G. THE ODYSSEY AND THE ACCORD. PLEASE HELP!! *TR
Power train, Dec 3, 2009
2001 HONDA CIVIC EX TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING. I WAS ON THE TRIBORO BRIDGE IN NY. WITHOUT ANY INDICATION MY CAR DIED. NEARLY GOT REARENDED. A HONDA TRANSMISSION GOING AT 86K MILES. WHAT A JOKE. *TR
Power train, Nov 30, 2009
A 'WHIRRING' NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES LATER THE CAR WOULD NOT TRAVEL OVER 20 MPH, WE MADE IT SAFELY INTO A PARKING LOT AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. STARTED THE VEHICLE AFTER IT COOLED DOWN AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO DRIVE (BUT WOULD ENGAGE IN REVERSE). TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT. OLD PART IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Visibility, Nov 27, 2009
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.
Air bags, Seat belts, Nov 16, 2009
SRS WARNING LIGHT (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM) STAYS ON. PROBLEM STARTED AT 9400 MILES WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, CAR NOW HAS 55,000 MILES. *TR
Power train, Nov 9, 2009
I DRIVE A 2001 HONDA CIVIC EX 101K MILES AT TIME OF FAILURE. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT THIS CAR IS NOTORIOUS FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH LITTLE TO NO NOTICE. I WAS TURNING LEFT IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND SUDDENLY MY CAR WOULDN'T GO ANYWHERE. I WAS LUCKY THAT THE ONCOMING VEHICLES HAD ENOUGH TIME TO STOP BEFORE THEY HIT ME. THIS ALSO ALMOST CAUSED A SECONDARY ACCIDENT BECAUSE A CAR BEHIND A CAR THAT ALMOST HIT ME HAD TO SCREECH TO A HALT TO KEEP FROM HITTING THE PERSON IN FRONT OF THEM. I HAVE NOT REPAIRED THE CAR YET BECAUSE I HAVE READ ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM TIME AND TIME AGAIN WITH REBUILT OR NEW HONDA TRANSMISSIONS ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. THIS HAS RENDERED MY VEHICLE USELESS BECAUSE I AM NOT GOING TO PAY $3000 TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT IS LIKELY TO HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR
Power train, Oct 25, 2009
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK DURING EVENING RUSH HOUR ON A BUSY INTERSTATE. I WENT TO ACCELERATE AND NOTHING HAPPENED. MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC EX SIMPLY REVVED HIGH IN THE RPMS AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE MY CAR COMPLETELY LOST ALL MOMENTUM. THE DIAGNOSES FROM THE DEALER: TRANSMISSION FAILURE. MY PROBLEM WITH THIS IS THAT MY CAR HAS 91000 MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION SHOULDN'T FAIL THIS EARLY ON A CAR, AND THERE ARE MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL. THERE WERE NO MAJOR WARNING SIGNS THAT I DETECTED; IT JUST HAPPENED ALL OF A SUDDEN AND PUT ME IN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IF HONDA IS AWARE OF THIS DEFECT ON THIS MODEL, THEY SHOULD, IF NOTHING ELSE, BE FORCED TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS HAPPENING. SOMEONE WILL END UP GETTING HURT FROM THIS; I AM JUST THANKFUL IT WASN'T ME. *TR
Power train, Oct 19, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MILES, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DOWN-SHIFT TO 20 MPH. HE COULD NOT ACCELERATE TO HIS INTENDED SPEED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 120000.
Power train, Oct 18, 2009
WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL, THE CAR'S TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE POWER TO THE WHEELS. I SUBSEQUENTLY HAD TO COAST OFF THE ROAD TO SAFETY WHILE BEING PASSED BY TRAFFIC. THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF ABOUT $2500. *TR
Visibility, Tires, Equipment, Oct 13, 2009
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
Power train, Oct 12, 2009
THE TRANSMISSION OF MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC EX GAVE OUT ON ME ON OCT.10, 2009. THE CAR REVS BUT THERE IS NO MOTION. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO MY HOUSE. I WAS REFERRED TO THIS WEBSITE BY SOMEONE ON CARCOMPLAINTS.COM. THERE HAVE 342 REPORTS SO FAR ON THE FAULTY TRANSMISSION OF THIS PARTICULAR MODEL. I FEEL IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION CAN GO OUT ANYWHERE (LIKE A FREEWAY) WITH NO WARNING AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I WAS ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN MY CAR FAILED OUT OF NOWHERE AND HAD TO PUSH IT TO A GAS STATION IN TRAFFIC. MY CAR SHOULDN'T HAVE THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE IT HAS 28,000 MILES ON IT AND IT IS 8 AND A HALF YEARS OLD. IT IS A DESIGN FLAW BY HONDA, WHICH THEY REFUSE TO ADMIT. NUMEROUS PEOPLE ON CARCOMPLAINTS.COM HAVE CONTACTED AMERICAN HONDA OF AMERICA AND THEY ACTED AS IF THEY NEVER HEARD OF THAT COMPLAINT AND REFUSED TO COMPENSATE THEM FOR THE ALMOST $3,000+ IT COSTS TO REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION. *TR
Power train, Oct 8, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED AT AN EXPENSE OF $3000.00. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT BECAUSE OF HIGH VEHICLE MILEAGE NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 118,000. UPDATED 11/23/09 *BF UPDATED 11/24/09.*JB
Air bags, Child seat, Oct 4, 2009
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
Power train, Oct 1, 2009
THE TRANSMISSION ON MY HONDA 2001 CIVIC FAILED DESPITE MY REGULAR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AT HONDA CERTIFIED SERVICE CENTERS. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE CAR AND CAN VOUCH FOR ITS TOP MAINTENANCE AND OIL CHANGES,ETC. YOU EXPECT THIS NOT TO HAPPEN AT 88700 MILES FOR A NEW HONDA CIVIC. DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. PULLED OVER AND CALLED AAA. *TR
Air bags, Sep 29, 2009
AMERICAN HONDA WAS REQUIRED TO NOTIFY CAR OWNERS OF A RECALL FOR DRIVER'S AIRBAGS TO AFFECTED CIVIC OWNERS. I AM ONE OF THOSE OWNERS AND NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION. WHEN SEEING A NOTICE FOR A RECALL FROM ANOTHER MANUFACTURER ON THE NEWS, I LOGGED INTO MY HONDA OWNER LINK ACCOUNT - ONE WHICH I HAVE BEEN A REGISTERED USER FOR MORE THAN 2 YEARS, AND WHICH CONTAINS MY CORRECT MAILING ADDRESS (THE SAME AS WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR) - AND WAS ABLE TO SEE THAT MY CAR IS INDEED IN THE SCOPE OF RECALLED VEHICLES. NOT ONLY DID I NOT RECEIVE MY RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL, THE COPY OF THE LETTER IN MY HONDA OWNER LINK IS A PDF DOCUMENT THAT HAS SECURITY OPTIONS THAT WILL NOT ALLOW ME TO COPY ANY PORTION OF THE LETTER TO A WORD DOCUMENT OR PRINT THE LETTER AT HOME SO I CAN TAKE IT TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP. IN ADDITION, I NOTICE FROM DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE RECALL ON THIS WEBSITE THAT HONDA NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT APPROX 440,000 VEHICLES MAY BE AFFECTED, BUT THE COPY OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN SHOWN HERE TELLS DEALERS THAT ONLY 7,000 VEHICLES MAY BE EXPECTED. I AM A DEDICATED HONDA OWNER, BUT IT SEEMS THAT HONDA IS NOT FULFILLING THEIR OBLIGATIONS TO THEIR CUSTOMERS AND THE GOVERNMENT - AND USING THE PDF SECURITY SETTINGS TO PREVENT THOSE OF US CAREFUL ENOUGH TO CHECK FOR OURSELVES FROM PRINTING A COPY OF THE LETTER. *TR
Air bags, Sep 28, 2009
CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE RECALL REPAIR WORK DID NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT WITH HER 2001 HONDA CIVIC. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SRS LIGHT IS STILL ON. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO EXPLAIN HOW OR WHY THE LIGHT WAS ON. THEY ALSO STATED IT MAYBE A SEPARATE DEFECT FROM THE RECALL. *JB
Power train, Sep 23, 2009
LATE APRIL/EARLY MAY OF 2008, I NOTICED THAT MY 2001 CIVIC WAS NOT SHIFTING GEARS PROPERLY. WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE OUT OF A PARKING LOT INTO TRAFFIC, THE CAR'S ENGINE WAS REVVING UP, BUT I DID NOT GAIN SPEED, THEREFORE ALMOST CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT BECAUSE I COULD NOT ACCELERATE TO THE SPEED OF TRAFFIC. THE MILEAGE ON THE CAR WAS AROUND 75,000 AT THAT TIME. ALMOST A YEAR AFTER PAYING FOR THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. I'VE TRIED TALKING TO HONDA ABOUT IT, BUT THEY REFUSED TO ACCEPT THAT THEIR TRANSMISSIONS ARE FAULTY. THE MORE I TRY TALKING TO THEM, THE MORE EXCUSES THEY BRING UP TO NOT COMPENSATE FOR THE REPLACED TRANSMISSION. *TR
Air bags, Sep 23, 2009, crash
I WAS DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION WHEN I WAS STRUCK BY A VEHICLE. I WAS HIT ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. MY CAR SPUN AND OUR CARS COLLIDED A SECOND TIME, DAMAGING MY DRIVER'S REAR SIDE. MY PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED HOWEVER MY DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT. I HIT WHAT I THINK WAS MY STEERING WHEEL AND BROKE MY CHEEKBONE. *TR
Power train, Sep 22, 2009
NO WARNING TRANNY FAILED AT 89640 MILES ON MY DAUGHTER'S 2001 HONDA CIVIC. SHE WAS STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY & ALMOST GOT STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. *TR
Tires, Sep 16, 2009, crash
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
Power train, Sep 16, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOOSE POWER AND SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN ACCELERATE AND SHIFT INTO GEAR ON ITS OWN. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND INSPECTED WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING. HE WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF 1300.00 TO 2700.00 TO MAKE THE REPAIRS. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Air bags, Sep 16, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER HAS TAMPERED WITH HER PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS WHEN THE RECALL REPAIR WAS MADE AND IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE DEALER REPAIRED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE AND THE AIR BAG WAS PUSHED OUTWARD AND NOT IN PLACE AS IT SHOULD BE. THE DEALER LATER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THAT THERE WAS NO NOISE PRESENT. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED AND MADE AWARE OF THE AIR BAG PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
Air bags, Sep 14, 2009
SIRS, RECENTLY THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL,FAILS TO GO OFF INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE SAFETY AIR BAG SYSTEM.THERE IS NO ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED IN MY OWNERS MANUAL FOR THIS PART,AND SINCE I READ ABOUT RECALLS FOR THIS MODEL CAR (HONDA CIVIC 4 DOOR 2001) I DID NOT TAKE IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP OR DEALER TO EXAMINE. THROUGH THIS WEBSITE, I CHECKED THE VIN'S OF THE VEHICLES AFFECTED AND MY VEHICLE IS NOT ON THAT LIST OF NUMBERS. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, IT WOULD PROBABLY BE VERY COSTLY TO HAVE IT REPAIRED.I HAVE NO IDEA HOW MANY COMPLAINTS THERE ARE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM,AND IF I SHOULD JUST GO AHEAD AND HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND EAT THE COSTS, OR WAIT A LITTLE TO SEE WHAT YOU ADVISE (IF YOU DO THAT AT ALL). *TR THANK YOU IN ADVANCE, PETER P
Power train, Sep 14, 2009
ONE MONTH AGO, 8-14-09, I HAD MY TRANSMISSION FLUSHED AND THE FLUID REPLACED. ON 9-11-09, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. LESS THAN 15 MINUTES LATER THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. MILEAGE: 150,000 MILES. *TR
Air bags, Sep 9, 2009
"AIRBAG" LIGHT ON HEADBOARD AT ALMOST ALL TIMES. RECEIVED LETTER ABOUT AIRBAG RECALL AND CONTACTED DEALER (SAM SWOPE HONDA, LOUISVILLE, KY (502) 499-3740) YESTERDAY, 09/08/2009. THEY CLAIM THE SOONEST THEY CAN GET ME IN TO FIX THIS PROBLEM IS 11/23/2009. THAT'S 76 DAYS! I GUESS THEY DON'T CARE THAT THIS IS POSES A SAFETY THREAT TOWARD ME. I HAD TO CONTACT ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY WERE ABLE TO GET ME IN A LOT SOONER THAN THAT. I JUST THINK IT'S UNACCEPTABLE THAT SAM SWOPE COULDN'T GET IT TAKEN CARE OF SOONER JUST BECAUSE THEY WERE "GETTING SLAMMED." THIS IS SOMEONE'S SAFETY WE ARE DEALING WITH! *TR