2004 Honda Civic
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 350 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 15th highest complaint count among 26 Civic model years with reports.
Of the 2004 reports, 47 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 37 people were injured and 1 person 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
Air bagsJun 20, 2014
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year 2005 Acura RL, and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in California, and equipped with Takata-brand air bag inflators. 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 inflators in all affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during August 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 14V353000 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
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 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 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
Seat belts, front, anchorageNov 18, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHORS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT WASHER, WHICH COULD RESTRICT ANCHOR MOVEMENT. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT MAY BE IMPROPERLY POSITIONED FOR CERTAIN OCCUPANTS.
AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED BELT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHORS FOR RESTRICTED MOVEMENT. IF AN ANCHOR DOES NOT ROTATE FREELY, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE WASHER WITH A COUNTERMEASURE WASHER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 04V550000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
350 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Aug 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAR WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Structure, May 18, 2014
PAINT STARTED TO FADE IN 2011 AND THIS YEAR IT HAD PROGRESSED RAPIDLY. THE WHOLE BACK HALF OF THE ROOF HAS FADED TO THE METAL AND IT'S STARTING TO ON THE TRUNK. ALSO THE CLEAR COAT IS FLAKING OFF ON THE REAR BUMPER. I'VE INVESTIGATED THIS MATTER MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE LOCAL HONDA DEALERSHIP DOES NOTHING. SO I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND COME TO FIND PUT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF HONDA OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. I JUST WOULD LIKE TO GET THE PAINT CORRECTED THE WAY IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE DONE WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW 10 YEARS AGO. I THOUGHT HONDAS WERE SUPPOSED TO LAST A "LIFETIME" RIGHT? NOT SIX YEARS. *JS
Structure, Apr 26, 2014
PASSENGER SLICED FINGER OPEN ON CHROME PLATING WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE BEGAN DELAMINATION. CHROME PLATING IS ON EXIT HANDLE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *TR VERY SIMILAR TO CASE 10526049.
Vehicle speed control, Apr 7, 2014, crash
MY CAR ACCELERATED WHILE IN PARKING LOT AND WENT INSIDE A BUILDING. I WAS NOT HURT. MY CAR WAS DAMAGED AND THE BUILDING AND ANOTHER CAR I HIT SUSTAINED A SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. *TR
Electrical system, Apr 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE AND BATTERY WARNING LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER THE CONTACT RECEIVED A JUMP START. THIS FAILURE RECURRED OVER TWENTY TIMES WITHIN A YEAR. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V106000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), HOWEVER, THE CONTACT'S PARTICULAR YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,878.
Steering, Suspension, Wheels, Electronic stability control (ESC), Feb 5, 2014
WHEN I TOOK VEHICLE TO REGULAR FLUID EXCHANGE FOR 80K MILEAGE, HONDA SERVICE EXPERTS SAID, COMPLIANCE BUSH FOR THE FRONT WHEEL HAS BEEN CRACKED. THEY ALSO SAID IT IS PRETTY SERIOUS TO DRIVE AND NEED TO BE REPLACED SOON. THE LOCAL MECHANIC SHOP ARE NOT AWARE OF THESE REPAIRS. NONE OTHER VEHICLES HAS THIS KIND OF DEFECTS AND IT IS NEVER MENTIONED IN HONDA MANUAL. SIMPLE SEARCH IN THE INTERNET RESULTED NUMEROUS COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS. CONSIDERING THE PRETTY SERIOUSNESS OF THIS ISSUE, CONSIDER SAFETY FACT ON HONDA VEHICLES BASED ON THIS ISSUE. *TR
Power train, Engine, Nov 29, 2013
THE VEHICLE IS GROWLING AND RUMBLING IN LOW GEARS, SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND. I TOOK THE CAR IN AND THEY WANT TO REBUILD TRANSMISSION. I FIND AT 77000 MILES THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT BE FAILING. RESEARCHING HAS AMOUNTED TO NUMEROUS VEHICLES THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. ONE MECHANIC HAS PERSONALLY SEEN 4 VEHICLES IN PAST FEW MONTHS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS MATTER! *TR
Power train, Nov 13, 2013
MY TRANSMISSION IN MY 2004 HONDA CIVIC 5 SPEED MANUAL EX MODEL IS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AND CAUSING THE CAR TO DECELERATE FASTER THAN NORMAL , IT ALMOST CAUSED A LADY TO HIT ME IN THE READ END. IT IS CAUSING A JERKING , LURCHING OF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL SHOP AND THEY SAID IT WAS SOMETHING IN THE TRANSMISSION AND IT WAS ALSO CAUSING THE DRIVE AXES TO WOBBLE CAUSING THE ROTORS TO SHIMMY THE TIRES. TOOK THE CAR TO HONDA DEALER THIS MORNING AND THEY SAID FROM THE SOUND AND A TEST DRIVE IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION INPUT SHAFT BEARING BAD. HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID THEY HAD RECALLS BUT NOT ON MY VIN NUMBER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING AND IS VERY UNSAFE. I WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR AND HAVE PARKED IT. HONDA WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM BUT ONLINE FORUMS ARE LOADED WITH 200-2005 CIVIC TRANSMISSION FAILURES. *TR
Power train, Nov 1, 2013
HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. THEN WHILE ACCELERATING INTO TRAFFIC IT DECIDED TO STOP WORKING COMPLETELY AND LEAVE ME STRANDED ACROSS THE MIDDLE OF A 4 LANE HIGHWAY WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND WITHIN 2 WEEKS THE NEW TRANSMISSION IS DOING THE SAME THING. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 3, 2013
SRS LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND AFTER DIAGNOSTIC TEST INFORMED PART OF RECALL. NO CHARGE. IT HAS BEEN ONE WEEK WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT PART TO ARRIVE AND NO COMMUNICATION FROM THEM YET. SINCE GETTING THE AUTOMOBILE BACK, THE LIGHT HAS NOT APPEARED. MORE CONCERNED WITH THE INCONSISTENT EXPERIENCE AS THE LIGHT SHOULD STILL BE ON AND ITS NOT. *TR
Structure, Jul 28, 2013
PAINT BEGAN PEELING FROM SIDES OF REAR WINDOW, THEN FROM SIDE WINDOWS ON THE REAR. NOW THE ROOF PAINT IS BUBBLING. *TR
Structure, Jul 22, 2013
CHROME PLATING ON DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE LEVER PEELING OFF. DAUGHTER CUT HER FINGER ON SHARP PLATING WHILE OPENING DOOR. *TR
Electrical system, Seat belts, Jul 8, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE ENTERING THE DRIVE WAY AND THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE TURNED. A PRIVATE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND LOCATED THE FAILURE IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL GEAR INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO MOVE THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE AREA. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT RETRACTING SYSTEM FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 158,000.
Exterior lighting, Jul 1, 2013
HEADLIGHTS GO OFF SOMETIMES ON THEIR OWN. I THINK THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT CAUSED A RECALL ON THE 2002-2003 CIVICS. APPARENTLY 2004'S ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THIS ALSO. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ONLINE. *TR
Air bags, Jun 10, 2013
AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DASH BOARD. *TR
Structure, Seats, Jun 3, 2013
I NOTICED METAL BARS STICKING OUT OF THE HEADRESTS OF MY 2004 HONDA CIVIC. THESE ARE THE BARS THAT GIVE THE HEADREST ITS STRUCTURE, BUT THERE IS SUPPOSED TO BE CUSHIONING THAT PROTECTS THE BAR FROM COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGERS' SKULL. WHATEVER CHEAP CUSHIONING ONCE EXISTED HAS WORN AWAY AND THE BARS ARE EVEN VISIBLY PROTRUDING FROM THE HEADRESTS. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH HONDA BUT NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. I AM TERRIFIED TO THINK OF THE POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES THAT MIGHT BEFALL A PERSON WHO IS UNAWARE OF THE CHEAP LACK OF CUSHIONING IN THEIR HEADRESTS. ONE CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IN A COLLISION OF ACCIDENT, OR ANY OTHER OCCURRENCE IN WHICH A PERSON'S HEAD WOULD SLAM INTO METAL BARS INSTEAD OF SAFE CUSHIONING. DEATH AND SERIOUS INJURY ARE CERTAINLY IN THE BALLPARKS OF THIS NEGLIGENCE. *TR
Electrical system, May 13, 2013
ON THIS PARTICULAR DAY, I TWICE HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION. THE FIRST TIME IT TOOK ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO SUCCEED IN INSERTING THE KEY. THE SECOND TIME IT TOOK A FULL 5 MINUTES. I HAD NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM BEFORE. I AM NOW LEAVING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION UNTIL I CAN GET IT REPAIRED. THIS SOUNDS LIKE A SYMPTOM OF THE PROBLEM COVERED BY THE 2003 CIVIC RECALL, BUT HONDA AMERICA REFUSES TO COVER IT. THEY DID SAY I'M WELCOME TO SEND THEM THE DIAGNOSTICS WHEN I GO TO GET IT REPAIRED TO SEE IF THEY'LL CONSIDER COVERING IT. THE REPORT I FILED WITH THEM IS #[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Structure, Feb 12, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED FROM THE INTERIOR OR THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR ALSO COULD NOT BE OPENED WHEN USING THE KEY. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO ENTER AND EXIT THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE TRUNK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT DUE TO THE MILEAGE, SHE WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 215,000.
Power train, Jan 23, 2013
MY CAR STARTED MAKING A GROWLING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING. I CAME TO FIND OUT FROM RESEARCH THAT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION INPUT SHAFT BEARING. I HAVE SEEN AND HEARD MANY OTHER HONDA CIVIC OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Exterior lighting, Nov 9, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD LIGHT FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE WIRES HAD SHORT CIRCUITED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
Exterior lighting, Nov 5, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE COMBINATION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V136000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING: HEADLIGHTS: SWITCH), BUT THE 2004 MODEL YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Engine, Sep 25, 2012
TODAY, I WAS DRIVING MY WIFE S 2004 HONDA CIVIC IN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60 MILES PER HR WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING AS IF IT WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL.. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND PRESSED THE BRAKE WITH LITTLE RESULTS. THE BRAKES FELT SO HARD AS IF THEY WERE LOCKED. THEN I DECIDED TO CHANGE GEARS TO D2 AND TOGETHER WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE I WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR A BIT. AFTER THAT, I PULLED OVER THE BRAKE DOWN LANE AT ABOUT 10 MILES PER HOUR BUT I STILL COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. WITH THE HELP OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR HOWEVER, THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AS IF IT WAS ACCELERATING. THIS IS WHEN I DECIDED TO PUT IT ON NEUTRAL AND FOLLOW BY A LOUD NOISE THE ENGINE FINALLY STOP RUNNING....THANK GOD NO ONE WAS HURT.... *TR
Exterior lighting, Sep 24, 2012
DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, MOVING FROM TWILIGHT TO NIGHT, I SUDDENLY NOTICED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT OPERATING ON EITHER SIDE. WE PULLED OVER TO CHECK THE BULBS, FUSES, AND RELAYS WHICH ALL APPEARED IN GOOD CONDITION. THE PARKING LIGHTS STILL WORKED AND WE DISCOVERED THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS STILL WORKED. WE WERE IN A RURAL AREA SO THERE WAS NO PLACE TO STOP BEFORE OUR DESTINATION TO EITHER GET REPAIRS OR WAIT FOR DAYLIGHT, SO WE HAD TO CONTINUE ON WITH HIGH BEAMS. I CALLED OUR HONDA DEALER TODAY (9/25/12) TO REPORT THE PROBLEM, KNOWING THAT THE HEADLIGHT RECALL HAD RECENTLY BEEN EXPANDED TO 2003 MODEL YEAR, BUT THEY WERE NOT HELPFUL. THEY OFFERED TO CHARGE ME FOR REPAIR BUT DID NOT SUGGEST HOW TO REPORT THE DEFECT TO NHTSA OR OTHERWISE RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *TR
Service brakes, Aug 29, 2012, crash
I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO 15-20 MPH TO BE READY FOR A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE DISTANCE BETWEEN ME AND THE FRONT CAR WAS ABOUT 20 FEET, I HIT MY BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A COMPLETE STOP, ALL THE SUDDEN, MY CAR WAS SPEEDING UP AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT. AND BOUNCED BACK STOPPED. I WAS WONDERING, "WHY WAS THE CAR SPEEDING UP WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE, ?" THOUGHT I MISTAKENLY HIT THE GAS PEDAL, TO TEST IF MY BRAKE WAS GOOD, I HIT THE BRAKE ONE MORE TIME, THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN, MY CAR WAS SPEEDING UP AND HIT THE FRONT CAR VERY HARD AGAIN AND DAMAGED BOTH CARS. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY, I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I JUST CHANGED MY BRAKES AT HONDA DEALER ABOUT HALF YEARS AGO. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW IN END OF 2003. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME FOR THE BRAKE TROUBLE. THE DAMAGE WILL COST ME AT LEAST $4000. REPAIR , VALUE DECREASE AND INSURANCE . I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW A PLACE I CAN GET COMPENSATION FROM THE MANUFACTURE. *TR