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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Electrical system, Dec 4, 2001, fire
I WAS DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA WHEN MY SISTER AND I NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD. WE PULLED OVER INTO A SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT, AND I TRIED TO POP OPEN THE HOOD BUT IT WAS TOO HOT. I LOOKED UNDER AND SAW FIRE. MY SISTER TRIED TO LOOK BENEATH THE CAR AND SAW FIRE ALSO. SHE RAN INTO THE SUPERMARKET TO GET A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. A SECURITY GUARD CAME OUT WITH THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND OPENED UP THE HOOD FOR ME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. AFTER THE FIRE WAS OUT, WE LOOKED INSIDE TO SEE WHAT LOOKED TO BE THE OXYGEN SENSOR WIRES ALL MELTED. THE SECURITY GUARD HYPOTHETICALLY STATED THAT THERE WASN'T ANYTHING HOLDING THE WIRES UP WHICH CAUSED IT TO TOUCH THE MOTOR. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Dec 3, 2001
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
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 30, 2001
VEHICLE STALLED THREE TIMES WITHOUT WARNING - THE LAST TIME WAS ON THE FREEWAY. PFLUEGER HONDA CLAIMS NOT TO BE ABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, THOUGH THEY ARE STILL LOOKING.
Engine and engine cooling, Air bags, Nov 19, 2001
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
Latches/locks/linkages, Nov 19, 2001
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
Vehicle speed control, Nov 19, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ON A GRAVELLED ROAD AT 5 TO 10 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE TO 80 MPH. TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED A PIECE OF GRAVEL WAS IN THROTTLE AREA. CONSUMER FEELS THERE SHOULD BE A PROTECTED COVER OVER THAT AREA. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 18, 2001
I HAVE THIS RECCURRING PROBLEM OF MY CAR STALLING WHEN IN DRIVE GEAR WHEN THE CAR IS AT A SLOW SPEED. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES NOW, THE FIRST TIME I THOUGHT THAT THIS WAS RELATED TO THE IMPROPER FUEL GAUGE READING I WAS HAVING, WHICH THE DEALER FIXED BY REPLACING THE FUEL GAUGE AND THE ODOMETER. MY CAR HAS STALLED AROUND 6 TO 7 TIMES NOW WHEN IT IS SLOW OR AT A STOP. I HAVE TO THEN PUT THE CAR TO PARK AND START THE ENGINE AGAIN. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, HE DOES NOT HAVE ANY CLUE, AND EVERYTIME THEY TRY SOMETHING AND SAY ITS FIXED, WHEREAS THE PROBLEM STILL PERSIST. ONCE THE CAR STALLED ON THE FREEWAY AND THE CAR BEHIND ALMOST RAN IN TO ME ALMOST CAUSING A FATAL ACCIDENT. EVER SINCE I AM REALLY CONCERNED WITH MY AND MY FAMILY'S SAFETY. THE REASON I PAID SO MUCH MONEY TO PURCHASE A HONDA VEHICLE WAS THAT HONDA IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE SAFEST CARS, BUT MY EXPERIENCE STATES OTHERWISE. I AM REALLY ANNOYED & FRUSTRATED BY THE CAR. I HAVE PAID TOO MUCH AND HAVE HAD NO SATISFACTION UNTIL NOW. ON READING THE COMPLAINTS WITH HONDA 2001 CIVICS I FOUND THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS A COMMON ONE WITH THE NEW 2001 CIVIC EX MODELS. *AK
Electrical system, Nov 5, 2001
CAR IS STALLING AND NOT WANTING TO PICK UP SPEED. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Oct 30, 2001
PRIOR TO THE RECALL THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL TANK FILLER CONNECTOR FAILED. (RECALL # 01V183000 AND 01V182000). *YH
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Oct 27, 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
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 23, 2001
WHILE TRAVELLING ON THE HIGHWAY, I NEEDED TO BRAKE FOR THE CAR AHEAD OF ME. AS I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND BEGAN TO BRAKE, THE PEDAL STARTED TO PULSE AND THE FRONT END TO SHAKE. THE BRAKES COMPLETED LOCKED UP AND BEGAN SMOKING HORRIBLY. YOU COULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS ENGAGED WITHOUT ANY PRESSURE BEING PLACED UPON THE PEDAL. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED, IT WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. HONDA FIXED IT STATING IT WAS AN ABS HYDRAULIC PROBLEM. LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LATER THE SAME EVENT OCCURRED WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEM. BRAKES COMPLETED LOCKED AND WERE SMOKING. VEHICLE AGAIN WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. HONDA SERVICE STATED THAT THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS PROBLEM. THEY SAID THAT THEY WERE NOT REALLY SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS THAT WAS CAUSING THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO FAIL. THEY WOULD REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER TO SEE IF THIS WOULD RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. QUITE FRANKLY, I'M NOT SURE THAT I WANT TO TRUST ANYTHING WITH THE CARS' CURRENT BRAKING SYSTEM. I HAVE BEEN VERY LUCKY TWICE, MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE MAY NOT BE SO LUCKY A THIRD TIME.*AK
Air bags, Oct 21, 2001, crash
TEENAGE DAUGHTER DRIVING CAR HOME FROM COLLEGE. SUSTAINED HEAD INJURY AND BACK PAIN AS A RESULT OF STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYING. SHE HIT THE CENTER CONCRETE DIVIDER HEAD ON. WE HAVE PICTURES OF THE DAMAGED CAR. SHE WAS WEARING HER SEATBELT . *AK
Visibility, Oct 12, 2001
FRONT WINDSHIELD HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THREE OCCASIONS WITHIN SEVEN MONTHS DUE TO A ROCK CHIP. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Structure, Oct 2, 2001
PAINT IS DEVELOPING CROWS FEET IN FOUR SEPERATE PLACES. DEALERSHIP SENT ME TO A CONTRACTED BODY SHOP FOR EVALUATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT SHOULD BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. BODY SHOP SAID THAT IT WAS DUE TO BIRD DROPPINGS OR SAP. HAD ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PACKAGE APPLIED AT TIME OF PURCHASE. I WASH THIS CAR ON A WEEKLY BASIS AND HOSE OFF BIRD DROPPINGS AS THEY ARE NOTICED. THESE PLACES ARE ALSO ON THE SIDE OF VEHICLE (NOT A FLAT SURFACE). I FIND THIS IMPOSSIBLE AND BELIEVE IT TO BE A DEFECT IN PAINT. BLEMISHES AND LOSS OF GLOSS CONTINUE TO DEVELOP IN THE PAINT. LANDMARK HONDA DID OFFER A FIX TO THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS UNACCEPTIBLE. WARRANTY INFORMATION ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PACKAGE SHOULD HAVE BEEN MAILED TO ME IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLICATION. IT WASN'T. DEALER EXPLAINED A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO THAT THEY PURCHASE AN INSURANCE POLICY ON THE PAINT WITH THE APPLICATION AND THAT THIS WAS NEVER DONE. THEY TURNED AROUND AND PURCHASED THIS INSURANCE AFTER THE FACT, MAILED ME THE WARRANTY INFO WITH 800 NUMBER, AND ASKED ME TO WAIT TWO WEEKS BEFORE CONTACTING THEM SO THAT IT WOULDN'T BE SUSPECT. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE INSURANCE FRAUD AND AS MUCH AS I DO WANT THE CAR FIXED, I DON'T WANT TO BREAK LAWS IN DOING SO. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 28, 2001
REPAIRS FOR RECALL 01V183000 WAS PERFORMED, AND ENGINE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY, APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 9 TIMES SINCE THE END OF JULY. DEALERSHIP CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 28, 2001
CONSUMER STATED THAT, THIS VEHICLE HAD THREE MAJOR RECALLS REGARDING SAFETY. THE FIRST WAS THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE, WHICH WAS REPLACED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE SECOND WAS, PRIOR TO RECALL WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED. AFTER THE FACT HE RECEIVED TWO RECALL NOTICES FROM HONDA FOR THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTOR, 01V183000, THE VERY REASON THAT THE CAR SHUT OFF, AND FUEL TANK FILLER CONNECTOR ,01V182000, WHICH WAS REPLACED. *YD
Power train, Sep 26, 2001
CAR JUMPS OUT OF 2ND GEAR FOR NO REASON AT ALL. I CAN BE JUST DRIVING ALONG, AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN I'M IN NEUTRAL WITH CARS BEARING DOWN ON ME IN ALL DIRECTIONS. HONDA KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM, ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, BUT THE PART SUPPOSEDLY REQUIRED TO FIX IT IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. IN THE MEAN TIME, I'M STUCK IN A CAR THAT IS LIABLE TO MAKE ME A SITTING DUCK WHILE I TRY TO GET IT BACK INTO GEAR. HONDA SHOWS NO INTEREST IN GETTING ME OUT OF THE CAR UNTIL IT CAN BE REPAIRED.*AK
Tires, Sep 19, 2001, crash
PE00 048 ; WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 68MPH ON HIGHWAY AND FELT A BACK REAR TIRE TREMBLE. THEN, VEHICLE WENT INTO A SPIN AND TUMBLED. DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM VEHICLE AND HIT A TREE. *AK
Air bags, Sep 17, 2001
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 5-6 TIMES. EACH TIME MECHANIC INDICATED PART FOR SRS WAS ON BACK ORDER. KEPT GETTING IT REPAIRED, BUT PROBLEM WOULD REAPPEAR.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE SRS LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, VEHICLE HAS BEEN FIXED, THE CONSUMER IS WAITING TO SEE IF THE REPAIR HAS TRULY FIXED THE PROBLEM.*JB
Air bags, Sep 12, 2001
DISCUSSION WITH SERVICE DEPT. AT COLLEGE PARK HONDA INDICATED THIS PART WAS A COMMON FAILURE. HONDA DOES NOT HAVE REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE. ESTIMATED TIME OF DELIVERY 4 WEEKS OR MORE. HONDA APPARENTLY DID NOT ANTICIPATE EARLY FAILURE OF THIS PART AND DOES NOT HAVE AN INVENTORY OF REPLACEMENT PARTS. BASICALLY, ANYONE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM IS BEING EXPOSED TO A FATAL ACCIDENT OR SERIOUS INJURY SINCE AIRBAGS ARE INOPERABLE UNTIL THE CONTROL MODULE IS REPLACED. THIS IS UNDOUBTEDLY A CRITICAL SAFETY PART AND A FOUR WEEK WAIT FOR A REPLACEMENT IS UNACCEPTABLE. NHTSA SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AND FORCE SOME IMMEDIATE ACTION. AT MINIMUM, THIS PART COULD BE TAKEN FROM AUTOS BEING BUILT AND REDIRECTED TOWARD THE REPLACEMENT MARKET. SOMEONE NEEDS TO HOLD HONDA'S FEET TO THE FIRE AND FORCE IMMEDIATE CORRECTION.*AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Sep 10, 2001
COMPLETE RECURRING FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE AND RECALLS ON 2001 HONDA CIVIC LX 4DR 5SPEED. PROBLEMS: 2 RECALLS ON FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, FUEL GUAGE IS INCORRECT/INOPERABLE, TANK ASSEMBLY / EVAPORATOR FAILURE LEADING TO SEVERE LEAK AND HEAVY FUMES WITH EXTREME POSSIBILITY OF FIRE. PROPERTY DESTROYED IS ASPHALT.*AK
Electrical system, Sep 1, 2001
WHEN I START THE CAR (WITH MY FOOT ON CLUTCH), A BUZZING SOUND COMES ON AND I'M GUESSING IT'S FROM THE DASH. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST BUT I JUST IGNORED IT. UNTIL RECENTLY I READ FROM YOUR WEBSITE THAT A SIMILAR COMPLAINT HAS BEEN LODGED SO I DECIDED TO COMPLAIN.*AK
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 31, 2001
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEARLERSHIP FOR AIRBAG ILLUMINATION ON DASHBOARD. DEALER HAS REPLACED COMPUTER, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT REMEDIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 29, 2001
WHEN AIR CONDITIONER OR HEAT IS ACTIVATED BRAKE PEDAL WILL DEPRESS WITHOUT BEING MANUALLY OPERATED. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A NORMAL FUNCTION FOR THIS VEHICLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Seat belts, Aug 29, 2001
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS AT TIMES WILL NOT LOCK UP IN A SUDDEN PANIC STOP, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK