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During frontal collision the frontal air bags did not deploy, consumer was injured in accident.nlm
My car is totaled by another drivers negligence; i was told by a lawyer that because my son and i were not killed in the accident we could not file a claim against the manufactor for the airbags not deploying even though it was a head on colllison. I called the manufactor and all the lady told me was that she would send me a "brochure" on how the airbags worked. I know my son and i were extremely lucky in this accident, however i still think something is wrong with the attitude i have received. I still have to live with the pain of hearing my sons voice scream in terror over and over again in my head and i think its one of the worst things a mother has to go through with her child.
Drive and passenger side airbags did not deploy when vehicle was involved in a rear end accident.the entire front end of the vehicle was destroyed.
The contact owned a 1998 honda civic. The contact stated that the driver crashed the vehicle into a pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The driver was taken to a hospital and sustained a broken nose, dissected aorta, and was in cardiac intensive care. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unavailable.
The impact was at about 37 mph, the impact was in the front of the car, the failure of the air bags to open at the time of the impact.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bags warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
While driving vehicle was smashed into from the side which then threw the vehicle into a telephone pole head on.neither dual air bags deployed upon either impact.please describe details.nlm
Consumer called complaining about having problems withair bags not deploying. While drivingvehicle was involved in a collision where the air bags did not deploy.dealer was contacted, and stated that they did not know why the air bags did not deploy.
For recall on a 1998 honda civic dx replace air bag ,fuel tankers, ignition switch,floor mat.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 211,000.
The contact owned a 1998 honda civic coupe. The contact stated while driving at 55 mph, when she crashed into a truck. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a fractured collarbone, left knee and right shoulder was bruised. The contact did seek medical attention for her collarbone. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact stated the towing company deemed the vehicle was loss. A dealer was not contacted. The vin was associated with nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) and received a recall notice back in october. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact was alerted through emissions that her vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to autonation honda tucson auto mall (810 w wetmore rd, tucson, az 85705) where they confirmed that the part was not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. While driving 30 mph, the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning. The impact damaged the windshield and smoke escaped from the air bags into the cabin of the vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 232,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda civic.the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called honda of milford located in milford, ct, 203-877-2888 and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash in which none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed and the driver was reported injured. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure and current mileages were 180,000.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Both driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy when the consumer was involved in a major collision. *ph *sc
I received a letter from my auto mobile division, about an auto mobile recall .
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Honda city (501 grumman rd w, bethpage, ny 11714 (516) 717-4766) was contacted and it was confirmed that the remedy part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Air bags did not deploy when car hit the back of another vehicle at approx. 35 m.p.h. Front end of honda civic was demolished and nothing protected driver from hitting windshield even with seat belt on her. This car was for teenager anddealerwas asked specific questions about the safety of the vehicle including the air bags. We were told that car was very safe and everything was in working order. Now we know that the air bags were not working.dt
No fix available for recall on drivers air bag and srs light on due to drivers airbag
We were on a city street, approached an unknown dip in the road. The airbags deployed, the headliner is shredded.there is no structural damage to the bumper, fenders or hood.the srs system light is on.the door locks won't work from the fob.the seatbelts do appear to be functioning correctly.i have waited for the recall to include 98's knowing that they would have to be included because of what happened to mine.i don't have pictures at this time but will provide.
I own a 1998 honda civic lx, and the srs light on. It cost me 64.00 to tell me there was nothing wrong. The honda dealership said if goes on again they will replace the computer chip and will cost $500.00 to $700.00 to do that. They don't know what's causing it. I went on the internet and found lots of other people with honda's with the same problem. It appears honda is not taking the blame for it. How safe is it for me to drive my car with knowing the airbags won't go off?i feel this is a very unsafe situation driving my car, knowing the light can be set off at any time, and the dealership has no idea what's causing this? i'm a little skeptical about the honda dealership. After reading all the complaints, many people seem to be having the same problem. *la
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I received this recall notice in march attached, on my honda civic that is in everyday use and has 160000 miles on it.vin[xxx], nhtsa recall 20v-02600i created a case #[xxx] with honda and attempted to have updated info on recall repair. It has been more than 6 months since recall announced.with multiple calls to honda regarding the case, i feel that honda is not paying attention to 1998 vehicle repair even though it is very much in use.i have not gotten any specific time frame for replacement airbag.i am concerned about the safety while driving it.i am writing to you as i was advised to bring it up to nhtsa for speedy resolution. Thanks[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Airbag didn't deploye at time of accident.dt
Takata recall. The contact owns a 1998 honda civic coupe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called arrowhead honda located at (8380 w bell rd, peoria, az 85382, 623 974-9700) and stated that the dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Driving at 55 mph a ford focus pulled straight out in front of me and came to a stop.i was approximately 1 car length away when they did this so i did not have time to stop and could not pull out around them because i would have been in oncoming traffic.i t-boned this vehicle doing 55 mph and they were stopped.my front end hit directly on their front drivers side.their front left fender and tire were bent in and both of their front air bags deployed.my whole front end was crushed in and the center of my hood looked like i hit a tree.none of my air bags deployed. If i had not been wearing my seat belt i would have been more seriously injured than i was.where are the sensors for air bag deployment?shouldn't mine have deployed?
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at about 70 mph .upon impact, the airbags did not deploy.the passenger, who was restrainedwas knocked unto the rear behind the driver.driver and passenger sustained minor injuries.the dealer has been notified.
The consumer has experienced problems wiith driver's and passenger's side air bags.vehicle was involved in a front end collision in whichair bags failed to deploy.the manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
I am looking for help. My 98 honda civics airbags deployed for no reason at all. I parked my vehicle, turned the ignition off & both air bags exploded in my face!don carlton honda in tulsa did look at the car & stated it is not their problem.my insurance company says the damage is not covered because it is a manufacturer malfunction. As i am conducting my research, i found that the inferior algorithms is a known airbag defect and that they can deploy or fire for no reason, which is exactly what happened to me.the dealership does not believe me. I am out $3,800 assett, i have no transportation, i am a single mother going to school full time, this is very stressful.i am so afraid that this could have happened as i was traveling down the highway at 65 mph with my 2 yr old in the car!we could have been killed!how many other honda drivers are at risk? the consumer stated incured $188 in tow charges and would like to be reimbursed for such charges. The consumer provided pictures of the defect, recall notice, and the value of the vehicle obtained through kelley blue book. Updated 12/12/07
I was traveling on a wet road at 40mph. When applied brakes, the body of the vehicle jerked forward abruptly and the brakes locked up on me, causing the vehicle to skid off road. The vehicle hit concrete blocks and totaled the front end. The air bags failed to deploy. Ts
Have had three tires go flat within the first year of ownership.accident was head on into another vehicle who pulled out damaging entire front of car,airbags did not deploy.floorboard leak was repaired and sealed within 1 week of ownership.( dot number: db7j c11 tire size: p185/65r14 )
Air bags did not deploy at a 40mph crash.could not find any information on a recall on this problem.
Stopped at red light and was rearended by another vehicle.pushed intopickup in front, and neither airbag deployed. The impact was so severe that it left an imprint of the license plate from the another vehicle. Didn't contact dealer.
While driving between 40-45 mphvehicle went over a dip in the road. This resulted in both frontal air bags deploying.driver sustained hand bruises and burns from the contents in the air bags and when it deployed.also,air bagscracked the front windshield.vehicle foundcurrently at a body shop.
98 honda civicdriving down freeway doing anywhere between 60-65mph when passenger air bag deployed. There were no sudden stops or pot holes to have caused this; the vehicle was not in a accident. The air bag cracked the windshield.
This vehicle was in a rollover accident which occurred at 55-60 mph,and the air bags did not deploy after hitting a highway rail. Manufacturer has been contacted.
I was involved in a rear end collision that pushed me into the car in front of me.i was stopped at an intersection along with the car in front of me.we were both stopped turning left.upon inpact none of the airbags deployed.i had serve brusing from the seatbelt.my front selt (driver side) was broken becouse the impact was so harsh.
Consumer was involved in a rear end collision while sitting at light. Also,consumer's vehicle was rear ended. Upon impact,none of the airbags deployed. Please provide any further information.
Consumer was traveling 30mph & another vehicle was on the wrong side of the road and hit head-on.airbags didn't deploy. Manufacturer said that they don't know why it happened. Also, manufacturer doesn't seem to be assisting with the problem.
While driving, consumer was cut off by another vehicle which sped up to pass her in the high speed lane of the highway, leaving only 10 to 15 feet cleareance, and then slammed on brakes as the vehicle soon passed the consumer, she then swerved to avoid colliding with the vehicle, and lost control, striking the center guard rail head-on in which the airbags failed to deploy.(attorney on behalf of client)
Oncoming vehicle made u-turn right in front of me, causing me to crash into them @ 30mph. No airbags deployed despite heavy damage to front of car.
Consumer was traveling about 50mph onhighway, and there was a stalled car in front of her.there were no lights or anyything showing. Consumer's vehiclehitother vehicle from behind. Upon impact,driver's airbag didn't deploy, and driver sustained injuries.
My wife regina was driving the car she hit a car broadside that had run a red light.she was going about 20 miles per hour, and the other car was going about 25 miles per hour.the failure was that the air bags did not deploy.officer peterson from the meadville city police filed the accident report.the accident happened at the intersection of park avenue and north street in the city of meadville, pa16335.
On feb. 10, 2008, i was driving my honda civic lx on highway 400, junction 89, my car lost control, and because there were snow on the ground, i cannot stop the car, i keep on pumping the brake, as if i used the abs, i would have slide down to the valley.however, i was not able to have control of the car at all and it hit head on the guard rail, the whole front and engine was completely crushed.with such kind of impact, the air bag should deploy, but it did not deploy, the car was unrepairable and is a total write off.the police and the ambulance took me to the hospital.however, this is not the first time that the air bag did not deploy, as one time a woman came out from a plaza without looking that it is all clear, her truck hit the right side and the right front of my car, the air bag did not deploy either.
Driver's airbag didn't deploy after hitting head-onanothervehicle on driver's side door.consumer is contactingdealer to have an investigator look atreason.
I was involved in a head-on collision at 35mph and the airbag did not deploy.
Both airbags deployed without hard braking or a collision.driver lost control and was injured.
Both driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy during two accidents, both accidents had significant front end to warrant deployment of both airbags, injury to consumer during 2nd accident (facial). Yh
Drivers side airbag light was staying on when car was in and out of warranty.while car was in warranty the airbag light was reset.i couple months later when the car was out of warranty the light came back on, resulting in replacement of entire air bag unit, at my expense. *la
This car struck a tree and the air bags did not deploy.damage to the front of the car is substantial.
While traveling at highway speed, and in anattempt to avoid a crash consumer ran into wall. Upon impact,air bags did not deploy.there were no injuries. Please provide further information.
While driving at 45 mph on wet pavement went to apply the brakes and the vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Driver's air bag failed to deploy.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with driver's and passenger's sides air bags. Wheninvolved in a front collision, airbags deployed too early, causing unnecessary damage. Dealership has been contacted. .et.
Consumer's daugther was driving about 35 mph, when attemptingto avoid a pedestrian, rear ended another vehicle.upon impact,air bags did not deploy.*ml
Consume rinvolved in a head-on collision at 50 mph, andair bags did not deploy.
Consumer was involved in 50 mph frontal collision in whichdriver's/passenger'sair bags did not deploy. Please give any further details.
Vehicle was going 35mph whenfrontal air bags didn't deploy.vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Honda was notified. Please provide more information.
While driving in a parking space, vehicle accelerated and went over concrete in space and hit a wall. Repairs done, both airbags deployed.dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
I was involved in an accident broadside another car with my front end. The front of my car ended up being totaled and my 1998 honda civic ex airbag did not deploy.i contacted both honda corporate and they referred me to there 2 field specialists.there reply was my seat belt sensor told my airbag sensor it did not need to deploy.honda said i had no case with them.i think all i got is the run around.i honestly want the answer to this question.also to know why honda does not stand behind what they make.i believe the airbag failed for some reason!!i have had 2 prior neck surgeries and received several injuries from this accident.
Front impact crash, neither airbag deployed.
In a frontal collision none of the air bags deployed on impact.
Consumer collided in the rear of another car travelling approximately 30-35mph.both the driver and passenger air bags did not deploy. Ts
While driving, consumer was cut off by another vehicle which sped up to pass her in the high speed lane of the highway, leaving only 10 to 15 feet cleareance, and then slammed on brakes as the vehicle soon passed the consumer, she then swerved to avoid colliding with the vehicle, and lost control, striking the center guard rail head-on in which the airbags failed to deploy.(attorney on behalf of client)
While in a car accident theair bags did not deploy. Please provide further details.
Accident occurred and air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been notified. Ph
Air bags did not deploy.*nlm
While driving 35 mph, thevehicle collided with a horse.upon impact, the air bags did deploy.the driver and passenger sustainedinjuries and were transported to the hospital.the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.
Within three to four minutes my airbags deployed for no apparent reason, causing me to pull to the side of the freeway, not realizing what had happened the car was full of smoke from the release of the airbags. Resulted in burning of the face.
Was traveling approximately 40-45mph when another vehicle cut quickly out of lane to right. Left little space between other vehicle which was rearended. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed.
No deployment of the air bags during accident, minor injuries to consumer head,neck. Yh
While traveling at 15-20 mphconsumer's vehicle rear ended a another vehicle .upon impact,air bags did not deploy.please provide further information.
Consumer was involved in a 40 mph frontal collision in which the driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy.please give any further details.
The vehicle was at an exit whena truck rear ended thevehicle, throwing the car 69 feet into another vehicle. Airbag did not deploy, and the front seat broke. Dealer contacted.one person was injured in accident.
1) srs light has been on since purchasing vehicle in 1998.2) vehicle has been in no accidents,no way to tell if air bags will deploy.3) dealer was unable to check equipment on saturdays,until recently,which means equipment is out of warranty.
In a severe head-on crash that totaled my 1998 honda civic ex both the driver's and passenger airbags failed to deploy.according to the police, body shop and other witnesses along with the supplemental restraint guide provided with the vehicle, the crash fit the exact description and criteria of one where the airbags should deploy.in investigating this problem on the nhtsa website, i came across a recall for this problem (dated october 97 - 3 months before i leased the car) i have all documentation for the vehicle and can find no reference to either this recall being performed nor receiving notice of said recall.
While driving 60 mph vehicle changed lane, and for some reasonit went out of control and spinned around, hitting a tree at a frontal impact.upon impact,driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants in the crash.please provide further information and vin#.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of approximately 40-60 mph, and both air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
While stopping at red light vehicle was rearended and pushed into a vehicle in front.driver's airbag did not deploy, consumer hithead on rearview mirror. Vehicle was totalled.
After being rear ended at approximately 50 mph , the consumer struckthe vehicle infront of his vehicle and the driver seat back broke. The air bag did not deploy.
Consumerwas in a head-on collision with another vehicle, and airbags did not deploy.had not contacted dealer yet.
Driver and passenger side airbag experienced no deployment during collision.
Vehicle was involved in a t-bone collision of 40-45 mph impact and neither air bag deployed. Dealer andmanufacturer have not beennotified. Feel free top provide any further information.
While driving 60-65 an as a resultof crash air bags did not deploy at any time. Please provide further information.
Vioent deployment of passenger's side air bag prior to recall.
While turning left at 15 mph, red light runner moving at 40+ mph hit the left driver side of car, turning it completely around causing substancial front end damage ($5000+). Driver and passenger sustained slight injuries while no airbag(s) deployed.
While driving 30 mph consumer had a front impact accident, neither airbag deployed.
Vehicle struck rear of another vehicle, brakes were locked at 40 mph, seat belt did not lock,allowing drivers face to hit steering wheel, air bags did not deploy, honda contacted, and has shown no interest in investigating or checking the car. Stated to take it to the dealer after it was repaired, and if anything was wrong, they would replace parts.
Consumer called the dealer to get a recall part replaced.dealer told consumer that there is a waiting list. Consumer feels this is a unsafe condition to drive in.please provide any further information.
Air bags--honda (5-7 mph) collided with dodge (30-40 mph), hitting the right front portion of the vehicle.air bags on dodge activated, air bags on honda did not.
My srs light came on and i saw a website were many people were having the same problem.
Consumer recieved authorization to have air bag on/off swith installed but the dealer lost the form and has delayed the repair.nlm
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The contact was unsure of what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system) however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 180,000.
While drivingin traffic car would cut off with no warning. Ignition switch would not catch right away and cars rpm was down to three notches from zero when idling. Took car to mechanic 3/22/04 and then again 3/24/04 for car to go on diagnostic machine. Diagnostic testing showed electrical problem coming from distributor assembly. Mechanic contacted honda and this was not a recall.i contacted geico for car to be fixed under mechanical breakdown that is included in my policy. Geico contacted mechanic concerning electrical problem and then authorized for car to be fixed which took from 3/25/04 - 4/1/04.
My car cut off for no reason while i was in motion. I had just got a new distributor. I need to make sure my vin is on the list so i can get my ignition switched replaced. It was a issue when i called honda. Honda said that my car was never fixed previous but they couldn't help me. I would appreciate it if this matter can be resolved.
Car shuts down at random intervals while being driven. This is an ignition switch failure. Usually restarts immediately. Very dangerous!! has died in oncoming traffic!! ignition switch replaced previously due to recall, evidently this is a recurring defect.
Electical problem not fixed yet, engine timing prob caused valve damage, head work required...paid by owner, honda notified.
Car stalls without warning. Have to wait 5 to 10 minutes to restart. Mechanic tried several repairs and finally concluded it's a faulty ignition switch. Nhtsa recall # 02v-120. Today, i almost got hit and parked it until problem is fixed. Lucky to have a backup car. Honda customer service line said they won't fix it, because it has 220 miles. I want honda to act responsibly and fix it. This problem is a recipe for roads disasters especially for people who don't have multiple carsor just taking it for granted. Today, i could have been killed or hurt an innocent person .i am sure there are a lot ofhonda owners struggling with the same problem and fear to come out of the shadows with this scary problem and just driving as if everything is ok. Sometimes when accidents happen because of this, the whole truth is unknown.
Electical problem not fixed yet, engine timing prob caused valve damage, head work required...paid by owner, honda notified.
My car falls under the recall for the honda ignition switch. My vin# says otherwise. However, my car is having all the same problems. I almost hit a wall on the interstate today because my car "quit". My car has done this a couple times. If it dies with out warning, usually i can put it in neutral and start it again... If it starts. I am having trouble talking with the honda dealerships around here trying to get this figured out. I drive interstate everyday to work and back. I am worried that this could cause a serious and deadly crash with me and/or my children in the car.
Bought used june 2011 with about 169,000ish, was assured that everything was checked out.drove back home with no problems, and then the problems began.within two months the battery died, had to replace.in jan of 2012 car began to overheat and i noticed a 2" crack on the top of the radiator, replaced. Now transmission hesitates and rpms go way up when shifting into fourth gear.i drained and changed the fluid with the recommended honda fluid, and now the high rpms and slipping are occurring in all forward gears.i feel like a voice in a freaking tornado when it come to any reasonable solution to my problem.this has been a major blow to honda's reputation for me.this seems to be an issue that needs to be addressed and an immediate safety recall needs to be taken out.
In compliance with nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000, a technician in the service department of an authorized dealer replaced the ignition switch in 2003.however, due to worn contacts, now this switch causes the engine to stall without warning and thereby increases the risk of a collision.
Just recently purchased my 1998 honda civic cx hatchback about 2 months ago, it had 112,608 miles, while reversing out of the dealership it stalled. First sign, i did not no it had a recall the car and just thought it was a fluke . It started right back up.2nd sign, while entering the highway it just quietly stopped running .. This was in february...on april 26, 2011 tuesday , needed to crank the car two times to get it to started in the mourning, in the afternoon after work at 1:30 pm it needed to be started two times to start. At 5:00 pm car started up fine, six houses down to the stop sign and the car stopped again, parked the car and started the car right up. April 27 2011. Wednesday. 4:30 am car started right up. Stopped at sheetz gas station before work, motor stopped running but all the lights and radio were still on, parked and started it once.went to work. 1:30 pm started car up and was heading home. On the highway driving about 60 - 65 miles an hour car motor stops.first time it ever died while driving at highway speeds..put hazards on and parked on the side.parked and then started it once. Drove home. ..it is getting scary, i've put new spark plugs, ignition wires, to correct the problem of the motor stopping before i knew about the recalls on this year civics. Went to honda web sight and typed in my vin number. This car had a recall. It said it was fixed. There has been three owners of this car. 1st. The person who bought it . 2nd. The cleveland honda dealership. 3rd .me. Does a honda dealership have to fix the recall in order for it to say fixed ?cause it wasn't in the car fax that they gave me..i would really like to know who fixed the ignition problem because it seems like this car is having the same symptoms again...electrical part of the ignition switch...
There is a recall on 1998 honda civics for the ignition. I am beingtold my car is not in the recall . My car shouldbe part of the recall it is stalling in the middle of traffic due to the ignition losing it'sconnection . It has almostcost me my life a few times . The car has become unusable due to this problem.when i was driving on the hi way doing 67 miles a hour the car just stopped.luckily i was able to get it to the side beforei was hit . It has done this now every time i try to drive . The mechanictold me what was wrong and told me to check about the recall . I was told my vin was not covered . It should be.
My honda civic 1998 engine stalled two times in the past several months while driving. It is showing exact symptoms as the 2002 ignition switch recall. Over the last year it has also hiccupped several times like it was going to stall. I checked with honda and they said my car was not included in the recall. I believe my car has the problem and should be included in the recall. I have not been using the original key so i will start doing that to see if that is the issue.
On saturday, 01/17/2015, while driving at approximately 25 mph on busy street car stalled while driving.i had to pull over to middle median lane, and then received help to push car out of busy street/traffic to safety on sidestreet curb.the car would not start, it cranked and tried to turn over but would not start.i had to be pushed home by neighbor.after taking it to mechanic, i have had the coil replaced, distributor replaced, spark plugs and wires replaced as well as a sensor.the car still will not start.i have learned of the recall of the faulty ignition, and would like for this to be replaced by dealer under recall process.nothing is working so far.please assist, need car to take child to school and to able to work, take care of business.
Vehicle stalls intermittently while driving, stopping, and accelerating.it will restart after a time period or after multiple attempts to restart.vehicle stalled exiting the freeway, approaching a stop, and leaving an intersection, multiple times.honda refused to repair the ignition switch even though a recall has been issued.ref honda recall id #43534, nhtsa #02v120000i was not contacted by honda for a repair even though i am the original owner.a search of the internet reveals hundreds of similar safety complaints regarding the ignition switch failure.i am now forced to repair at my own cost.
Key won't come out of switch when in park. Was told nhtsa 610316 is the fix, but can't find on internet.
While drving the vehicle, the engine just quits. There is no stuttering, stalling, or engine misfires, it quietly just quits. The radio, heater fan, brake lights still work but not the signal lights. This has happened many times, including while driving on the highway and busy state roads, creating havoc and extremely dangerous stituations as other cars swerve and angrily honk horns to avoid a collision.when i finally come a stop and try to re-start, it immediately re-starts and runs okay. It is impossible to predict when it will quit - weather and road conditions are not consistent when it fails each time.my mechanic first replaced the alternator but the problem continues.i did a web search and saw that there is a honda recall for this exact same problemand other worktwo honda dealers had no idea what to do other than to with honda civics and other models, including 1998.unfortunately, my honda dealer said that my vin number is not included in the recall, even though the potentially fatal defect my car has with the ignition switch is the same basis for the honda ignition switch recall issued in 2002.
My car stalls without warning. Speed doesn't matter. All dash lights go out. Headlights barely light at night when it occurs. You lose all power. One day it might do it 4 times, the next it might not do it all. If you turn the key off and try starting it again sometimes it starts right up, other times you might have to sit for a few minutes. I just worry about someone hitting me when it happens. Please let me know something.
1998 honda civic.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs.the consumer stated last year, the vehicle stalled a number of times, while he was wife was driving. It happened about 14 times, over a period of just a few days.
1998 honda civic ex, engine cuts off while driving. No error codes to recover and happens radomly. New ignition coil and module installed and continues to happen. Fuel pressure is good, new plugs and wires installed. Will restart almost instantly.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the contact had to hold the ignition key in order for the vehicle to run. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically and without warning. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v423000 (electrical system: ignition: switch) but the failure persisted.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further repairs. The failure and the current mileage was 258,000.
The speedometer is misreading by stating that the vehicle is going about 10 miles faster than it actually is.
Battery failed.
Intermittent problems, with centeral computer contorl,battery sometimes completely drains, sometimes does not, transmission does not engage sometimes , dealer uncooperative.
Intermittent problems, with centeral computer contorl,battery sometimes completely drains, sometimes does not, transmission does not engage sometimes , dealer uncooperative.
Alternator failed.
Consumer stated vehicle has stalled on several occasions, the alternator was replaced due to lack of charging on electrical system.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Alternator failed causing head lights to fail.yh
Intermittent problems, with centeral computer contorl,battery sometimes completely drains, sometimes does not, transmission does not engage sometimes , dealer uncooperative.
Intermittent problems, with centeral computer contorl,battery sometimes completely drains, sometimes does not, transmission does not engage sometimes , dealer uncooperative.
Dealer replaced the ignition switch under recall. Also thealternator replaced . But the intermittent problem to start the vehicle continued. There was intermittent grinding noise when the vehicle was started. Since the noise didn't occur when the consumer bought it to the dealer, they refused to do anything about it. *ph also the oxygen sensor was replaced.
Consumer states that it will be hard to start the vehicle and they will have to try numerous of time before the vehicle will start. Dealer notified ts
A faulty ignition caused the vehicle not to start.a recall (02v-120000) wasissued for this problem but the consumer vehicle was not included due to vin.*nlm
While i was driving my kids to school the car suddenly lost power and stalled.i took it to my mechanic i spent $300.00 in parts bad igniter and coil a month later same problem.but only this time the car did not start in the morning was toldmaybe bad ignition switch ordistributor.dt
The car stalled on the freeway, restarted the car and problem happened again. Problem then continued after getting off the freeway. It would restart each time. Was able to get the vehicle to a repair facilty.folsom car care diagnosed the problem as a defective ignition switch and advised me of a honda recall campaign. I called the local dealer (mel rapton honda, sacramento, ca. They advised me this vehicle by vin was note included. I call folsom care back and they said they never had honda deny a campaign so he call shingle springs honda and got the same response. I then authorized folsom care care to repair the vehicle. They replace the ignition switch with p/n 35130-s04-305 (same one as in the recall)and the problem was repaired. This is a 1998 civic that by model and year should be included in the recall but honda has denied my claim for reimbursement symptoms, failure mode, and repairs are identical to the vehicles involved in the recall. This was a very unsafe failure (stalling on the freeway).
Consumer states of receving a recall on the igniton switch. Dealer was contacted and there is no parts availible. Ts
Consumer called complaining about having problem with the honda dealer that will charge $45.00 for the non-factory alarm. Please provide further information. Ts
Vehicle was going 70mph oninterstate and stalled in traffic. This has happened many other times over a 6 month period. There iwasno prior warning given beforevehicle shutdown.also, hesistant before starting.vehicle will restart, and possibly stall out again.dealer aware ofproblem. Please provide more information.
Dealer will not do ignition switch recall id: 02v120000 without charging $98 for reconnection of security system.why should i be liable for the recall?dt
I was driving 55mph in congested traffic when my car started to stumble and immediately lost power forcing me to cross traffic. Car would not start and i was left on a busy expressway during rush hour.
Car was in park, hand brake was up-limit, air conditioner and engine on, in a driveway with an incline.i was unloading three pet birds from car in over 90 degree weather, therefore left air conditioner on.when i was done unloading, i knelt on my knees on the front passenger seat and reached over to ignition, turned key and removed it.car jumped gears to neutral and slid back down hill, into street, causing close to $2,000 damage to my car as well as damage to the car i was parked next to in driveway.i could easily have been severly hurt or killed had a car been coming up or down the street.i reported problem to american honda.sent numerous letters.was initially just laughed at.eventually they opened a case number but concluded it was "driver error".in light of the recent news releases about the prevelance of this defect on hondas and acuras, i am furious.
The whole spark-plug, distributor system had to be replaced.my mechanic is very puzzled about the failure.
Car stalled while driving under normal condition or highways.no warning,no engine light come on.i call american honda they said my car does not on racall 02v120000.but it is doing that exact thing the recall said.
Ignition key interlock malfunctioned. As a result, the keys were locked in the ignition.
While drivingat about 45mphignitor failed, and the engine shut completely off. Also, power steering failed.
Consumer states recieve recall letter 02 v 120 000 for ignition parts are not available till december 20, 2002.mr
Intermittent problems, with centeral computer contorl,battery sometimes completely drains, sometimes does not, transmission does not engage sometimes , dealer uncooperative.
Intermittent problems, with centeral computer contorl,battery sometimes completely drains, sometimes does not, transmission does not engage sometimes , dealer uncooperative.
Engine computer failed. Mjs
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the distributor and the ignition cable. The repair did not correct the failure and the vehicle continued to stall while driving various speeds. The manufacture would not assist with the repair because the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 02v120000 electrical system: ignition: switch. The failure mileage was 183,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
Failure of ignition switch and coil.*mrthe vehicle stalled while driving.the consumer discovered that several 1997-2000 models were recalled for faulty ignition coils (recall number 02v-120000).the consumers vehicle did not fall within the scope of the recall however the vehicles ignition switch and coil failed which in turn shorted out the igniter.the consumer requested reimbursement.the distributor cap cracked and the rotors failed.*scc*nlm
Consumer states that after recall for the ignition switch was completed, consumer was unable to remove keys from the ignition. Dealer refused to take responsiblilty for the problem.*mr
Consumer called the dealer to get a recall part replaced.dealer told consumer that there is a waiting list. Consumer feels this is a unsafe condition to drive in.please provide any further information.
Faulty ignition switch on a 1998 honda civic ex at 110,000 miles. It was causing frequent stalling and dangerous situations at times.we have had it replaced but not sure it solved the problem. We were never notified of this safety issue on this car.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic.while in motion the vehicle would lose power sporadically and without warning.a recall was made, but the manufacturer stated that it didnot include thecontacts vehicle.the current and failure mileage were 118000. Consumer stated it was a recall on a faulty ignition switch but it does not pertain to his vin number. Consumer also states that he has contacted the dealer to see if his vehicle can be fixed. Update *4/12tr
Consumer recieved recall letter called dealer to schedule an appointment.dealer told consumer would not be able to get an appointment till december 5th 2002.please provide any further information.nlm
Mfr# 02-031 & nhtsa# 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: consumer states that the dealer, dobbs honda in memphis, tn. Phone# 901/795-5900 want to charge to reconnect the alarm after recall repairs. Feel free to provide any further information.nlm
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic.while driving 35 mph, the vehicle shut off completely.the contact depressed the clutch pedal to restart the vehicle.the vehicle would not start unless the key was in the ignition for approximately one block.the dealer stated that the ignition switch failed.the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch).the current mileage was 125,000 and failure mileage was 124,000.updated 10/24/07.
Since the ignition switch recall02v120000 was performed the consumer has been experiencing an on going problem with engine stalling that the dealership was unable to correct.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions when the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection.the technician was unable to duplicate the failure.the identical failure occurred on a separate occasion.there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch).the contact experienced the identical failures mentioned in the recall; however, the vin was excluded from the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time.the failure mileage was 194,000.the current mileage was 195,000.
Consumer stated after having the recall work performed done on the ignition switch, the remote starter was no longer working, consumer was informed by the dealership that performed the recall, that they were not responsible if it did not work after fixing the vehicle, consumer was left without a vehicle for 4 hours to have the remote starter reconnected for at a cost of 60 dollars, because the dealership had destroyed all of the wires.
I am having problems with my car starting. The key will not turn it takes a while and when it starts and i get out and then back to start it the same thing happens.i was told it was the ignition switch.
Mfr# 02-031 & nhtsa# 02 v 120 000/ignition switch: consumer states that the dealer, d&c honda in tenafly, nj. Phone# 201/569-5515 unable to schedule an appointment until dec 2002. Recall notice states within 60 days.nlm
Consumer is requesting that vehicle alarm be disconnected free of charge in order to replace defective/recalled ignition switch.
Consumer received recall letter for ignition. Dealer was charging to put alarm back on vehicle.consumer felt she should not be charged.please provide any further information. Ph.
Dealer is charging the consumer to disconnect the wiring in the sunroof in order to repair the recall. Recall#02v120000 ignition switch. Lia honda 4891 transit rd williamsville, ny 716-632-3323mr
Consumer states that dealership is charging to remove and replace alarm system that came with vehicle,when purchased. Nlm
The consumer received a recall notice(02v120000) ignition switch.the consumer had the work done at the dealer problem still there.service manager ron hamilton.please provide additional information.
Mfr# 02-031 & nhtsa# 02 v 120 000/iginition switch: consumer states that the dealer, anderson honda in baltimore, md. Phone# 410/243--7000 want to charge consumer to reconnect the alarm after recall repairs.nlm
Vehicle stalls intermittently while driving, stopping, and accelerating.it will restart after a time period or after multiple attempts to restart.vehicle stalled exiting the freeway, approaching a stop, and leaving an intersection, multiple times.honda refused to repair the ignition switch even though a recall has been issued.ref honda recall id #43534, nhtsa #02v120000i was not contacted by honda for a repair even though i am the original owner.a search of the internet reveals hundreds of similar safety complaints regarding the ignition switch failure.i am now forced to repair at my own cost.
My honda civic 1998 engine stalled and i almost got into an accident. I took my car to the mechanic, after inspection he told me that the ignition switch has a flaw and honda had a recall. I checked with honda and they said my car was not included in the recall. The recall # is 97v193000. I believe my car has the problem and should be included in the recall.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch).he took the vehicle to the dealer and they attempted to charge him to remove and re-install his aftermarket alarm system, in order to perform the recall repair.the contact believed that he should not have to pay for the re-installation.there had been no failure to date.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was 144,872.
In compliance with nhtsa campaign id number 02v120000, a technician in the service department of an authorized dealer replaced the ignition switch in 2003.however, due to worn contacts, now this switch causes the engine to stall without warning and thereby increases the risk of a collision.
1998 honda civic.consumer writes in regards to defective ignition switch recall notice.the consumer stated he received a recall letter in the mail regarding the ignition switch. He took the vehicle to the dealer and the ignition switch was replaced free of charge. Last week, as he was driving at a considerable speed, the engine suddenly cut off. It started up again, but cut off again, after he moved about 20 feet. It repeatedly stalled 15 more times. A couple of days later, he experienced another episode of the vehicle stalling. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and even before they inspected the vehicle, the dealer knew exactly what the problem was; the ignition switch. Their examination of the vehicle, confirmed their theory, the ignition switch was replace at a cost of $ 331.34.the dealer stated they were aware of the recall, but they could not waive the cost, because so much time had passed.
The consumer recieve a recall for the ignition switch for her vehicle.there are no parts available:lynch hondai82 yakima ave yakima wahington 98901the service manager is dennis 509 575 1090ts
My car was repaired on 8/16/2001 for a faulty ignition switch and coil which caused the igniter to short out and my car to suddenly stall on the highway. My car is not listed as a recalled vechile, but other honda civics and model are.i would like a representative to review my case for a recall on 1998 honda civic ex models for this recall.i have contacted honda with the same information.
The consumer recieved an ingnition switch recall;nhtsa# 02v120000.there was no charge in the replacement of the ingition switch, but due to the location of the ignition replacement the vehicles burglar alarm had to be disconnected and would have to take the vehicle back to the alarm company to have the alarm re-connected.the consumer had to pay 35.00 dollars to have the alarm reconnected and feels that honda should be responsible for this amount, because the alarm was working when the vehicle was brought in.the consumer seeks to be reimbursed for this amount.*scc*nlm
Problems are the result of dealer repair, nhtsa recall 02vro (ignition switch). ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770756***
Consumer received a recall letter on the ignition switch.dealer is refusing to remove remote started.please provide any further information.nlm
No parts available::::::the consumer receive a recall notice for a ignition switchpacific honda 4697 convoy street san diego858 694 1020 dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Ignition switch caused car to stop running while on highway. Car was recalled several years ago to replace faulty switch. New one has same problem.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The contact was able to immediately restart the vehicle. The failure seemed to occur every other day. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired according to recall 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but the failure occurred again in 2011. The current mileage was approximately 155,000. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.updated 05/12/11 updated 05/26/11updated 12/02/11updated 2/8/12
As part of a safety recall on ignition switches american honda motors co. Imposes a flat charge of $75 to reconnect "after market",non-honda, car alarms. This charge is invalid because it should be considered as incidental to the recall and excessive. Both the service dealer and american honda motors have refused to change this policy after we complained to them.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The driver attempted to accelerate from a stop but the vehicle suddenly stalled. Upon restart, the vehicle operated normally. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that various engine and fuel components needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was repaired. The failure continued. The contact called the manufacturer and referenced recall 02v120000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but was told that the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000 and the current mileage was approximately 160,000.
Response to request for reimbursement from honda for expenses incurred relating to reconnection of alarm system whendealership performed corrective action for ignition recall 02v120000.
1998 honda civic lx wiring harness run under intake manifold shorting out due to wiring insulation being abraded by the intake mainifold. According to honda service technician every time the car was accelerated the intake manifold would contact the wires. He said he had seen this on other cars as well. This condition caused the car to not shift, shift erratically, or not move at all, and speedometer was not working correctly either.
Headlights/interior lights began to "flicker", speedometer stopped working properly, check engine light came on. Car stalls/engine cuts off when clutch is depressed. Problem with power management.caused by a chaffed wire under the intake manifold grounding out.
While driving at 34 mph a fire started in the trunk of the vehicle. The consumer managed to pull over and have the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. *mr
While drivingflames shot up from right floorboard, fire quickly spread to left floorboard,vehicle burned totally.
Fuse cover fell off while driving and got caught under brake pedal which caused a minor accident. Consumer could not apply brake pedal.
All interior lights go out while driving.fuse has been replaced four times within a year.and the problem is still reocurring.dealer notified and the manafacturer was not notified at this time.ts
On saturday, 01/17/2015, while driving at approximately 25 mph on busy street car stalled while driving.i had to pull over to middle median lane, and then received help to push car out of busy street/traffic to safety on sidestreet curb.the car would not start, it cranked and tried to turn over but would not start.i had to be pushed home by neighbor.after taking it to mechanic, i have had the coil replaced, distributor replaced, spark plugs and wires replaced as well as a sensor.the car still will not start.i have learned of the recall of the faulty ignition, and would like for this to be replaced by dealer under recall process.nothing is working so far.please assist, need car to take child to school and to able to work, take care of business.
Just recently purchased my 1998 honda civic cx hatchback about 2 months ago, it had 112,608 miles, while reversing out of the dealership it stalled. First sign, i did not no it had a recall the car and just thought it was a fluke . It started right back up.2nd sign, while entering the highway it just quietly stopped running .. This was in february...on april 26, 2011 tuesday , needed to crank the car two times to get it to started in the mourning, in the afternoon after work at 1:30 pm it needed to be started two times to start. At 5:00 pm car started up fine, six houses down to the stop sign and the car stopped again, parked the car and started the car right up. April 27 2011. Wednesday. 4:30 am car started right up. Stopped at sheetz gas station before work, motor stopped running but all the lights and radio were still on, parked and started it once.went to work. 1:30 pm started car up and was heading home. On the highway driving about 60 - 65 miles an hour car motor stops.first time it ever died while driving at highway speeds..put hazards on and parked on the side.parked and then started it once. Drove home. ..it is getting scary, i've put new spark plugs, ignition wires, to correct the problem of the motor stopping before i knew about the recalls on this year civics. Went to honda web sight and typed in my vin number. This car had a recall. It said it was fixed. There has been three owners of this car. 1st. The person who bought it . 2nd. The cleveland honda dealership. 3rd .me. Does a honda dealership have to fix the recall in order for it to say fixed ?cause it wasn't in the car fax that they gave me..i would really like to know who fixed the ignition problem because it seems like this car is having the same symptoms again...electrical part of the ignition switch...
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was safely maneuvered to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle restarted after waiting several minutes. The vehicle functioned normally, but the failure recurred several times after. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection, but they were unable to determine the failure. The dealer and manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The contact was unsure of what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 02v120000 (electrical system) however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. While driving 10 mph, the engine stalled and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,702.
Fluidsfrom the radiator are leaking, cause unknown.dealer cannot identify the problem.please give any further details.
When theconsumer started the vehicle it made a clank noise, which was due to a piston slap.
While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. The vehicle was taken to a body shop for inspection. Themechanic was unable to duplicate the problem at this time. Please provide further details.
Electical problem not fixed yet, engine timing prob caused valve damage, head work required...paid by owner, honda notified.
Vehicle vibrates due to main bearing failure.
The check engine light keeps coming on in my 1998 honda civic.the dealer has already replaced the oxygen sensor once under warranty but now claims that the warranty period is over.the car only has 34,000 miles on it, and the oxygen sensor was replaced about 13,000 miles ago.i have found many other similar complaints on internet bulletin boards.
While driving 65 mph, without warning the vehicle stalled.the driver tried to restart the vehicle but was unsuccessful.the driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the driver that the timing belt needed replacing which was not mounted properly.please fill in additional information.
A carbon buildup causes valves to stick and makes vehicle inoperable. Vehicle will notstart. This happens intermittently.this problem happened first time in may 2000. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated there wereno updates or recalls. They do expect recall between now and next year.
Distributor failed while driving on freeway causing the vehicle to lose engine power.i coasted to a stop in the middle of traffic, unable to restart the engine.
Consumer stated thatgranddaughter bought a certified honda civic and had nothing but trouble since she purchased the vehicle. One month after the vehicle was purchased the head gasket blew out, and needed to be replaced.this was done by the dealer that sold her the vehicle.then, power steering pump leaked,and it was repaired 2 months later.in may of this year the same thing happenedpower steering pump leaked again.the engine had to be replaced again at 89440 miles.the transmission was replaced due to shifting problems at 90552 miles.
Electical problem not fixed yet, engine timing prob caused valve damage, head work required...paid by owner, honda notified.
Rear main oil seal failed causing oil leak.problem was immediately repaired at a cost of $650.00 by the dealer.dealer also claimed the oil pan gasket needed to be replaced at an additional cost of $250.00this repair was declined.oil pan gasket does not leak.
While driving vehicle just stalled, almost causing an accident.consumer purchased vehicle in 06/02, and vehicle did not have any oil signifying a major oil leak.
While drivng vehcile stalled out/ lost all power, was unable to steer, resulting in an accident.
Engine wont start on hot days
Vehicle makes strange pinging/rattling noises while accelerating.only found when engine is warm and vehicle is moving(in gear).noise most prevailant just prior to reaching recommended shift point for 5 speed transmission.honda factory troubleshooter calls this strange noise normal.
While traveling about 30 mph on the highway.without prior warning the vehicle shut down and hit the curb and another vehicle.the dealership is aware of the problem.mr
O 2 sensor/ exhaust check engine light problem on my 1998 honda civic lx.
Vehicle would sometimes start up and sometimes not. When vehicle does start it sounds rough. Had vehicle towed to dealer, but dealer refused to diagnose or even look at vehicle after starting up.please add vin.
Rear main seal failed causing oil leak. Mjs
Timing belt, drive shift.
Engine fan belt failed.yh
Exhaust system failure
Exhaust manifold/catalytic converter assy. Is badly cracked.manifold/converter makes noise and exhaust can be smelled in passenger compartment.manifold/converter assy. Was already replaced once at approx. 50,000 miles for the same problem.the problem was noticed again at approx. 100,000 miles.
When my 1998 honda civic was at 90,891 miles, the honda dealer service department told me the exhaust manifold was cracked and needed to be replaced.the repair was about $1000.only 2 years later, they told me the new exhaust manifold was cracked and needed to be replaced again.the service manager told me that this replacement part should last much longer but he was unwilling to stand behind this repair and charged me another $1000 to repair it again.
Dealer replaced the ignition switch under recall. Also thealternator replaced . But the intermittent problem to start the vehicle continued. There was intermittent grinding noise when the vehicle was started. Since the noise didn't occur when the consumer bought it to the dealer, they refused to do anything about it. *ph also the oxygen sensor was replaced.
Exhaust manifold have a big crack causing a check engine light and exhaust fumes to migrate to the cabin since it is in front of the car.honda have an existing service bulletin 98-081 that only covers 96-97 civics and not 1998 models but they did not do the re-design until 99.it is a well known flaw but honda does not have a recall for it.
10 months ago i became aware of exhaust smell inside my 98 honda civic lx vin-[xxx].the problem was worse when i idled the carfor a quick warm up before driving. *lathe problem got worse and i was getting headaches each day after my commute to work. Complained of i removed the heat shield from the engine to investigate the source of the exhaust leak.i found the exhaust manifold had split approx. On each side of the "y" for a total crack of 6 inches.this was allowing large amounts of exhaust gas to enter the cabin when using the heater or a/c.i was informed by four honda dealers locally that the problem was well known and all 7 local dealers had many manifolds in stock in their parts department.this was an indication to me that many of these were breaking and i was far from alone on this issue.the replacement manifold part number is- 18160-p2e-a12. At ken garff honda in ogden utah, i was told that an extended warranty was in effect for the problem for 8 years or 80k miles.(my civic has 93,000 miles) they stated this was a very common problem for 96,97 and 98 honda civics to have.my concern is if i had sufficient exhaust gas in my cabin to make me ill and the problem was widespread that this could be a serious safety / health issue.a person sitting in their closed, idling car with the ac/heater on they could potentially succumb to carbon monoxide poisoning.withthe above in mind, i contacted american honda motor co. Customer service at 800-999-1009 to relay my information and discuss the issue.i spoke with a woman named [xxx] who told me she would record my concern.i am also concerned that were no symptoms to alert me to the problem other than odor.a non "auto savvy" person could easily overlook the gradually worsening problem just like i did until they died.please investigate the scope of this issue further and i am convinced that this is a widespread issue due to the feedback i got.thank you.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (f
Cracked exhaust manifold which leads to exhaust gases being blown into the car when in traffic or at idle. These gases create a danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Year 2003: 1 o2 sensor replacedyear 2007: engine light on. Was informed due tooxygen o2 sensor bad and also a cracked exhaust manifold. Car acts like it will stall when stopped at a light. I am very concerned. According to the dealership, only some honda civics with a particular vin # qualify for replacement of oxygen/o2 sensor and exhaust manifold. They stated that mine did not (only up to 1997 qualify) and there is no recall for 1998. According to the internet, there are other complaints for this problemfor 1998 honda civics. Please investigate .
I took my car in for service and they told me the exhaust manifold was cracked.this is the third time this part has cracked.i had it replaced twice already at the dealership- they did not cover the part under warranty and i paid $1000 each time to have it replaced.i tried to contact american honda and they refused to compensate me for it.
My car has been stalling our for a period of over two months almost every time i drive it. I recently took it into honda and they said it had something to do with my o2 sensor. Why didn't they notify me when i was in the office that there was a recall notice for my faulty ignition switch and that was the problem?they told me nothing about the problems with my car, never offering the information about my ignition switch. I even went over with the honda service department that my car kept stalling out while driving. When i would sit a stop sigh it would cut off as soon as i attempted to pull out. I feel these people were rude to me because i am a girl and do not know much about cars, but they should have told me the truth no matter what gender. Does honda not know about their recall notices?*ph**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770818
Possible problems with exhaust system.*mr. The exhaust system made a loud noise.
I have a 98 honda civic lx, it seems the exhaust manifold on these cars are defective they crack and the gas emissions are circulated to the cabin of the automobile.the exhaust manifold should not crack on normal use.carbon monoxide co could leak to the cabin of the car, and is poisonous to humans and children.there are a lot of honda civics out here with crack exhaust manifold, it is hard to find the culprit, because the exhaust manifold is covered with ametal cover, but you will notice the smell inside the cabin of the car, when the car is at running.the nhtsa should investigate on this defective.
Had taken car to get inspection.would not pass due to the exhaust manifold having a crack in.this car had59827miles on it!naturallyi was very upset.this car was only used minimally as witnessed by the year vs miles.hardly any hwy use.contacted the dealership and they put up their hands.can't fix because i don't have$ 2,000. Car will not pass insp. Due to strict codes in texas. I now have my fifth honda.honda just dropped the big one on a loyal cust.!!!!!!!
1998 honda crv, with about 100,000 milage,engine light came on. Repaired the distributor sensor. Took it back four more times and the engine light continue to stay on. A week later, took it in to deale for a diagnostic, valve #3 & 4, needed to be replaced, they recommended a new cylinder head. Notified honda manufacturer and they decided to pay half of the cost. I have always taken good care of my car, and have the invoices to proof it. I think honda knows there is a manufacturing problem and should be responsible forthe complete repair cost. I am still paying on my car and this is a financial burden for me and my family.
While traveling 55-60 mph engine would stall, engine indicator light would flash on. Dealer has been contacted, and technician noticed thatoxygen sensor needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
I have a 1998 honda shadow aero (vt1100-c3) vin[xxx] that has developed an oil guide plug leak.this leak results in oil being pumped out of the lower portion of the engine directly in front of the rear tire while riding the motorcycle.it has been a proven inherent design problem in model years 1998 through 2001.honda has issueda warning and the repair instructions in their september 1999 issue of the honda wrench publication.the dealerships that i have contacted do not claim knowledge of this problem or the article from honda.my understanding is honda still refuses to issue a recall for this defect.i stay in contact with a large group of people who own this same style motorcycle via the internet and this problem is widespread.i am going to have this problem repaired at my own expense as i do not consider the motorcycle safe to operate in it's current condition. I would like to go on record and file a formal complaint and will encourage fellow aero owners who have experiencedthis problem to do the same.i will keep a file with my repair information in the event honda comes forward and acknowledges this flaw in their design and issues a recall.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear.consumerdrove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determined thatexhaust manifold pipe needed to be replaced.this vehicle was not on recall, and the warrantyexpired.consumer had to pay for parts and labor.the consumer stated that he wanted to cancel his complaint.he was advised byhonda service manager to take his vehicle to any dealership for an inspection.defective part immediately replaced free of charge.*tc
I have been driving for over 35 years and never had to replace an exhaust manifold on any of my vehicles. Today my mechanic told me that mine was the second one in less than a month that he has replaced on a honda. There is obviously something wrong here.
I began the process ofhaving the car repaired on august 14, 2000.by today, august 18th, the honda dealer had mentioned to the repair shop that iam having the work done at that they had ordered 6 of these manifolds. On monday when i had called the dealer for parts, they did not have the manifold in stock. I belive thatthis could be a sign of a major defect. Although it does not directly pose a threat to me physically, it could allow exhuaust fumes into the vehicle.i would like to presue the manufacture and attempt to have them replace the part.
Multiple cracks in exhaust manifold radiating from oxygen sensor.*la
There was a clicking sound coming from engine compartment.consumer pulled off exhaust manifold cover and noticed two cracks.
While driving vehicle the check engine light illuminated.consumer states there was the smell of the exhaust in the vehicle. The vehicle also was making a noise accompanied with a rattle.please provide any further information. Ts
The exhaust manifold has a hole in it. Many 1998 civics have had this problem, but it is not on a recall list yet.
The cast iron exhaust manifold had a tendency to crack which caused carbon monoxide to migrate into the vehicle's passenger compartment. *scc
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular maintenance and they noticed that the manifold exhaust cracked.the cause of the failure was unknown.the manifold exhaust was replaced before at 158,000. The current mileage was 198,000 and the failure mileage was 158,000.updated 10/30/07
Exhaust head pipe failed.yh
While driving there was a loud noise like the muffler had gone bad.upon inspection of the vehicle, the consumer noticed a large crack in the exhaust manifold.the dealership indicated this was a common problem on earlier model years, and the manufacturer extended the warranty on this part. The dealer replaced the manifold with a reinforced part.
In regards to the exhaust manifold crack--- i noticed an exhaust smell coming into passenger compartment and noticed that the engine compartment was slightly louder than usual. I got used to the smell but now i just get headaches. I figured it needed a new exhaust manifold gasket but upon further inspection before buying a gasket,i noticed a crack in the exhaust manifold where the pipes come together under the heat shield. The crack looks like it stems out in different ways from the oxygen sensor; it is probably due to poor design.i figure that it probably impairs the functionality of the oxygen sensor thus altering emmissions.i contacted honda and found out that a new exhaust manifold costs over $700 dollars just in parts, which i cant afford.i found that honda extended the warranties on the 1997 models due to the same problem and found that the 2002 honda civics' are equipped with stainless steel manifolds rather than the cast iron found on my car, therefore i know honda is aware of the problems and they should fix the problems before the crack stems all around and my exhaust system falls off causing further damage or causes me to fail a smog check.in regards to the rear passenger windows, the buttons don't work thus not allowing rear windows to be rolled up or down.
I noticed a loud noise and odor, took car to honda mechanic, manifold was cracked and had to pay $500+ to fix. My sister has the same vehicle and she had the same problem at about the same time. Inquired with honda to see about recall...there wasn't one?? we both fixed the problem, which was over 1 year ago. The problem has recently recurred...now i am seeking answers??
A crack inexhaust manifoldleaked fumes into vehicle. Feel free to provide any further information.
There is a crack inside ofexhaust manifold. Consumersmelled exhaust fumes coming inside of vehicle.dealership is aware of problem.
Possible defective exhaust manifold.has crack in manifold for unknow reason!.
Ashtray spring failed.
Dealer stated that a/c system needed to be totally replaced. Stated that car had "black death".. When i called other honda dealer , they stated that they were aware of a number of these instances, and that 1998 civic needed the entire a/c system replaced in many cars that they have seen.. Also,my roommate , with a 1999 civic , had to replace her a/c unit last year also.. And with considerably less miles at the time.. When i described my symtoms,she said it was exactly what happened to her car also.. Called honda customer relations line.. Was told that "i needed to take responsibility for repair".. If it is happening to my car, and my roommates car,isnt it happening to other civics too?i also am a repeat honda owner, and got 200,000 miles of wear out of my last civic with very minimal repair....i feel that honda should recall this problem..and that it might be something affecting those of us with civics in the southern parts of the country.. Marc libby.
Air conditioner failed.
My a/c unit has gone out on my car with an estimate of the repair to cost $1000.although my car has high miles, i've taken good care of the car and the a/c unit has hardly been used.i've contacted honda to no avail.numerous other parts have failed.those repairs were done either under warranty or goodwill.
I was driving and i had on the a.c. On low. I heard a loud poof sound then i saw a cloud of smoke come from behind my car. I stopped and found little pieces laying on the ground at the point i heard the noise. Until then i had no warning noices, just the poof. Then my car started blowing hot air. I went and had my a.c. Checked, and i was told my compressor completely blew off. Now i need to replace my whole a.c. In a car thats just barely over four years old.
I was driving my honda civic from fortworth, texas to new mexico on a trip when i heard a strange noise. Soon after i noticed my air conditioner was not blowing cold air anymore. When my mechanic looked at it, he said the compressor had exploded and had a large hole in it. I think this is a safety hazard because when the compressor explodes it is sending shrapnel into the engine compartment. Could the refrigerant catch fire? i found two reports of 1998 honda civics with exploding compressors at the nhtsa website and none for any other make. When i contacted honda, they said tough luck, you should have been a good customer and bought an extended warranty.
While drivingair conditioner started making noise, and then stopped cooling completely. Problem was making vehicle runs roughly.contacted dealer, and dealer stated that compressorhad exploded and shot pieces of metal into the air conditioner system.
Consumer states that the face of the radio can get extremely hot while the consumer is driving.contacted dealer.mr
Since 2006 we have had seven replacements of the headlights.honda has changed bulbs and entire harnesses.we have not been ticketed yet at night, but that and having an accident always hangs over our head.
For recall on a 1998 honda civic dx replace air bag ,fuel tankers, ignition switch,floor mat.
Intermittently all of the interior lights became inoperable and shorted out.*mr
Head light failed.
Concerns with plastic lens coverings in headlight assembly.*mrthe consumer has noticed that the plastic headlight lenses, on the majority of autos/trucks produced since the 1990's, are becoming discolored/opaque over time.the discoloration severely reduces visibility.the car would not pass inspection because of the headlights.
Intake manifold has a crackin it which can cause serious damage to engine if not noticed in time.
The fuel line under rear seat leaked. Yh
The fuel line under rear seat leaked. Yh
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Vehicle stalledinadvertently. After the vehicle sits for 5 minutes or so it will again start up. Consumer contacted the dealer, who could not solve the problem, and contacted the manufacturer, who insisted this vehicle was not on recall due to the vin.
Fuel injectors.
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Cover over the fuel compartment failed (cap).yh
Gas cap is bad.vehicle islosing gasbecause some of caps do not fit correctly,therefore fumes and gas leak out.
Cover over the fuel compartment failed (cap).yh
My !998 honda civic ex stalled on freeway while going at 50mph. It was due to failure of ignition switch. Honda had a recall on certain van models only and my vehicle is not on the list. My safety is at stake here so are others who drives a honda. Although i have 162,000 miles on the vehicle, the switch as far as i know is not an item called out for replacement as part of the vehicle maintenance. So how would i know when to replace ifit is not an item that is a required attentionwhen vehicle is brought in for service, this is a safety hazard and life endangering problem. I could have been killed on the freeway when the car stalled.
While driving, the vehicle needed to make a hard stop.on stopping the vehicle brakes failed and the brake pedal hit the floor. Very lucky that no vehicle or pedestrian were hit. Car was approximately two miles from home.drove remaining distance at 5 mph with parking brake only. On inspection discovered the two brake lines under the protective plastic were corroded.in addition, the three fuel lines are also severely rusted, and fuel is leaking from the return line. The corroded brake lines are lines 9 and 11 in the 1998 honda civic lx brake diagram.line 11 is currently leaking leaving no brake pressure for the entire system. The fuel lines are pipes 15, 16 and 19 in the fuel line diagram with fuel line 19 leaking. The vehicle is currently awaiting to be serviced. Based on searches online for honda vehicles, this is a fairly common occurrence especially in areas with high usage of salt such as the mid-west. Vehicle owners need to be notified of the dangerous and potentially deadly symptom. Why is there no recall or notification from honda?in addition, the repair of all of these lines is very costly to the owners.
For recall on a 1998 honda civic dx replace air bag ,fuel tankers, ignition switch,floor mat.
Dome light won't work when doors are open.
Dome lights failif a non-honda radio is installed.
The passenger side door and window mechanism is not working properly.the door can not be unlocked with a key, with keyless entry remote or from unlock handle on the inside of the car.the door will not stay unlocked even after turning key in key slot.the only way to open passenger side door is to insert key in key slot, turn key and pull door handle at the same time.the passenger can not open door from the inside.when opening or closing window, the window would get stuck.the window switch would have to be switched between open or close several times before window will continue moving. Both of these malfunctions are potential safety issues.what if the passenger(s) need to get out during an emergency?
Driver side door is inoperative, and is unable to open the door from the outside or inside.
This and other hondas i own consistently misrepresent the speed at which the car is actually travelling.i used to be inadvertently caught in the passing lane going what i thought was the legal speed limit, only to have other drivers ride on my rear bumper.i finally had the speedometer checked on this car when i took it in for an emissions test.i feel this is a safety issue; in addition it smacks of outright fraud since it appears that hondas get better gasoline mileage than they do, and they run out of warranty several thousand miles sooner than they should.it also causes extra mileage fees to kick in sooner for those who lease.
Bought used june 2011 with about 169,000ish, was assured that everything was checked out.drove back home with no problems, and then the problems began.within two months the battery died, had to replace.in jan of 2012 car began to overheat and i noticed a 2" crack on the top of the radiator, replaced. Now transmission hesitates and rpms go way up when shifting into fourth gear.i drained and changed the fluid with the recommended honda fluid, and now the high rpms and slipping are occurring in all forward gears.i feel like a voice in a freaking tornado when it come to any reasonable solution to my problem.this has been a major blow to honda's reputation for me.this seems to be an issue that needs to be addressed and an immediate safety recall needs to be taken out.
Transmission doesn't shift properly vehicle slips while driving causing the rpms to go up. Dealer said nothing wrong would not put on computer went to them 3 times same complaint same reply went to aamco transmissionthey put on computer said there was a problem, went to auto repair shop they found a code bad solenoidtook to dealer 4th visit they replaced a solenoid problem still there. Cant sell car driver too bad so im stuck. All this occurred before warranty ran out now warranty is out.transmission does this every time it gets driven.
In the first incident the steering hose and rack were leaking (at 10,000 miles).i was told at my appt. For an oil change and steering inspection that they didn't have time to do both, so they wanted to change the oil and look at the steering later.i insisted they do the opposite and half an hour later i was told that i could not safely drive my car home.currently, my transmission computer was found to be faulty after i reported a severe vibration accompanied by a constant sound.this too was shrugged off over the phone as being typical of the cvt automobiles.twenty minutes after i had picked the car up after it was "repaired" i returned it to the dealer as it was shuddering and idling down to 0 rpm's, almost dying at stoplights.this has yet to be resolved as they don't seem to know what to do in regard to these transmissions.
Owners inspection of disassembled transmissin reveals that reverse shift fork had been riding on reverse gear, apparently causing partial engagement during vehicle operation in any mode.metallic particles from disintegrating gear damaged stub axle at outer bearing area.dealer and manufacturer's representatives dispute this.
Elecrical transmission connector failed.yh
Due to a defective transmission system, vehicle slips while driving which causes rpms to go up. This may cause a crash.dealer said they need to replace transmission.please provide further information.
I have had problems with my vehicle rolling back on inclines.now my transmission must be replaced.
Transmission was replaced on 2000 + failed again (internal failure) on 2002. Mr
The owner is having problems with hesitation with possible cause being the automatic transmission.the owner did keep the car serviced/maintenance with the last item being a tune-up.liberty honda has been performing any and all maintenance on the vehicle.the vehicle is not being driven due to the transmissions' performance.mrconsumer felt dealership used dirty transmission fluid which may have ruined the transmission and caused hesitation and wanted to charge consumer $4000 to replace transmission.however, dealership claimed that the 2 accidents vehicle was involved in caused the hesitation.vehicle's transmission was replaced at another dealership at a lower cost to consumer.
While driving, the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle.theconsumer applied the brakes and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that thetransmission needed to be replaced. The transmission has been replaced 6 times.
Clutch in automatic transmission burnt out and transmission needs to be completely replaced.
Automatic transmission slips backward while in drive at idle.
Intermittent problems, with centeral computer contorl,battery sometimes completely drains, sometimes does not, transmission does not engage sometimes , dealer uncooperative.
Transmission intermittently slips,in motion and idle position--idle speed is erratic--in reverse,car makes a whining noise-windows don't always work
Gears were not shifting properly. Dealer refusedto look at vehicle.please add vin.
Intermittent problems, with centeral computer contorl,battery sometimes completely drains, sometimes does not, transmission does not engage sometimes , dealer uncooperative.
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I have a honda civic dx 1998, with 60000 miles now presenting with a failed transmission. Several trips to the dealershipfor that very same complaint resulted in no problemsdetected with the transmission.the problem began two days after the manufacturers warranty expired.
One week after having car into dealer for the 52,500 check up it started jerking violently between gears as i accelerated and decelerated.took car back to dealer to have them look at it and was told that it needed a new transmission.
Honda, civic lx, 1998, transmission problems. Transmission refuses to smoothly operate sometimes when you are shifting from first gear over to second to third, and to fourth, the rpms's speed up between gears.sometimes it will go completely out of gear.if i drive very cautiously and carefully this most of the time will not happen.it started happening a few days after buying the car.i'm a senior citizen, that checked consumer reports and thought this was a reliable car.i'm now receiving all sorts of estimates such as completely replacing at $2500 .any guidance on this matter would be greatly appreciated.this is happening in city driving, only once on freeway.thank you.
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Transmission failed causing vehicle to surge.
Transmission is intermittently not changing gears.when it reaches high gear transmission would stay in low gear. Dealer notified, and condition has been resolved.
Since the day we bought it, the transmission intermittently jerked (sometimes violently) when downshifting, especially around 40 mph.it also downshifted at odd times, like going down hills.i took the car to the dealer on 12/12 & they reported "no problem found."on dec 27 the engine made lots of noise but had little speed & my family had to drive the handicapped car the short distance home.the dealer said the computer reported that the transmission ration was wrong.they said the more they worked on it, the worse it became.they couldn't fix it even with the help of honda experts, so they intended to replaced the transmission.unfortunately, the dealer wrecked the car & they have had the car a month.we want a new car because we don't trust the reliability of the car but honda & the dealer aren't cooperating.
Transmission will grind when putting it into reverse and at times will slip. Contacted dealer.
Going off the honda brand name, we purchased a 1998 honda accord in november of 2004. At the time, the vehicle had 101,000 miles on it. Less than a week after purchasing the vehicle, my wife noticed that it hesitated and then shifted hard into second gear. She aslo noticed that there was a severe hesitation when accelerating after slowing down for a turn or when trying to merge into traffic. This causes an unsafe condition of a vehicle trying to get into the flow of traffic and being unable to accelerate; she's almost been hit several times. We've been on the phone with honda, and been told that they won't pay for anything. I don't have an estimate yet, but, after doing some research, this problem seems to cost anywhere from $2000-4000 to fix. If honda continues to refuse to replace what is obviously a defective component, i've resolved to do two things: contact a lawyer and never waste my money on one of their vehicles again.
98 honda civic dxtransmission slippagemy car has been having this transmission slippage problem intermittently for about 4 years.it recently started doing it for about 2 weeks straight so i tried to go online and find out if there was some type of solution.i found other complaints about transmission problems in honda accords/civics/odyssey's and even acuras.i called honda corp. And their only response was you're not on the recall list so you'll have to go to the dealer and get it repaired.i did that and they told me i needed to get a refurbished trans at 5k a pop!that'sa rip off.so i researched it some more and found out on about.com that you can basically just drain the transmission fluid and replace it with honda atp fluid and replace a piece called the solenoid assembly and a washer.if this is the case why isn't honda doing a general recall and have everyone pay a certain price or have everyone with certain vin numbers come in and have their trans checked out.this is a rip off through honda corp.they're trying to make money and so are the dealerships!
I have a cluth problem with my automatic transmission. I was told that this is unusual at 70,000 miles. I have seen similar complaints about this. The check engine light came on a few months after i bought the car and i was told by the dealer that nothing was wrong. I now wonder if that might have been an error.
Design of transmission allows engine to downshift, when this happens it feels as if the brakes and engaging.
Transmission continually experiences slippage when trying to accelerate, unable to be fixed by dealership at this time until honda can find resolution.mjs
1) transmission failure in a 1998 honda civic lx for the second time and with only 115,000 miles. 2) transmission was replaced prior when car had 59,000 miles.3) transmission (third one now) replaced for the second time.
1998 honda civic ex w/ 55,000 miles. Vehicle began shifting harshly @ 53k. Brought to dealership, reported dtc p0730. Dealer recommended replacing automatic transmission for over $4000. Found tsb 00-012 which recommended flushing transmission & replacing linear solenoid.followed tsb recommendation.helped for 2 days but problem returned. Tsb 00-012 suggested honda might offer goodwill consideration for cars out of warranty.i asked dealer to split the cost with me which i have heard has worked for some other people with this same problem.they referred me to centralized honda cust srv which denied my request.meanwhile i have found the following information on several transmission rebuilder sites regardingmy transmission model (b4ra):"common complaints in the a4ra, b4ra, and m4ra transmissions are harsh upshifts, downshifts and forward engagements, while reverse engagement is fine. These problems can be caused by a broken cpc (clutch pressure control) valve spring. The spring is located in the secondary valve body, and not available from honda. Sonnax has developed a replacement spring 88894 that has a wire diameter larger than the oem design. This significantly reduces the stress on the spring, preventing future breakage."to me, this suggests that this model of honda transmissions contains a faulty part, resulting in much higher than normal transmission failures.i believe that honda should stand behind their products & extend the warranty for the automatic transmissions affected by this problem & not just provide random goodwill assistance to a select few who complain the loudest.honda's denial that this is even a problem (even though there is a tsb identifying a huge group of potentially affected cars & transmission rebuilders have seen the problem so often that another company has actually seen fit to create a better replacement part) has turned me from a virtual honda evangelist to a very dissatisfied customer who would be hard-pressed to purchase another honda.
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I have a 1998 hondo civic with 50, 000 miles.it has recently developed a jerk when shifting fromgear togear and fromgear togear and also when down shifting.i have conducted all manufacturer's recommended services which include transmission flushes. However, even my preventively measures could not save this obvious manufacturer's defect.the car is no longer under warranty and has not been through any abuse.there are other complaints of this nature involving the same vehicle throughout the internet.please consider a recall for this is an expansive defect that has coasted this consumer over $1000 to fix.
While traveling, consumer applied the gear and the vehicle wouldn't move. The mechanic stated that the first drum had to be replaced on the transmission.nlm
I have had trouble with my transmission slipping and high revving rpms on my 1998 honda accord coupe v6 ex.i have researched this on the internet and found that literally thousands of people are having the same problem.i feel that this is manufacturers defect that should be recalled.now i will have to spend close to $6000 for a new transmission that is obviously the manufacturers problem.thank you for your time.
While driving the vehicle at 60mph in march, the vehicle would not decelerate after brakes were applied. Checkedcruise control which was not on. Checked gas pedal to see if stuck. Had guided vehicle to off ramp & manged to turn it off. Shifted into neutral & nothing worked. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic could not duplicate problem. Vehicle is now jerking also, 6 months later.
Two screws loosened, allowing the handle used to shift between park, reverse, n, drive, etc. To come off while driving on interstate highway 490.i drove to a gas station, applied the parking brake, and reattached the handle myself.however, if this happened while the vehicle was backing out of a driveway, it would have been difficult or impossible to get into "drive" and traffic would be blocked or an accident would have happened.if vehicle was in "drive" in an urban area where only parallel parking (no lots) exists, shifting into reverse (to properly back into space) would have been difficult or impossible and vehicle might have to stop in a traffic lane for to be repaired in the street or to be towed.
Vehicle has experienced major transmission problems. Cj
Honda, civic dx, 1998, transmission problems. Transmission refuses to smoothly operate. When the transmission is shifting from first gear over to second to third, and to fourth, the rpms's revs up/speed up between gears and then slams into gear. Have 120,000 miles on car.
My 1998 honda civic ex (80,000 miles) is having tranmission troubles.it will rev up but the car will not speed up very well, when it shifts into 2nd gear the car shakes and abruptly shifts into 2nd gear.i had the fluid changed at the end of december and it seemed to fix the problem but a week later it was back and getting worst fast.the dealer told me i needed a whole new transmission and it would cost $3600 plus labor.i took the car back without the service down and searched the internet and have come across hundreds of people posting complaints of the exact same problems, some of them have 2002 with 10,000 miles and have these problems.i find it hard to believe that this is not a factory defect.
While shifting gear shift spring popped out.dealer has been notified.
While driving it washard forconsumer to shift gears, and the transmission intermittently slipped gears.the dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.when the vehicle was stopped at a traffic signal, it would have to be placed in park while waiting for the signal to change. *sc
While in drive on a slight incline car will roll backwards. Same with reverse. Dealer says that theres nothingwrong with the car.
While driving driver noticed pieces of metal coming fromcar. Took vehicle to dealer, and was told that front wheel bearings went out. Blower motor for ventilation fan has failed twice in the past year . Consumer replaced two blower units at his cost.
Clutch slipped, causing 2nd gear to grind.
Consumer states that the transmission does not shift properly.took to dealer and dealer stated there is a defect in transmission.*mr
Clutch slipped, causing 2nd gear to grind.
When the vehicle is parked on an incline, it rolls to the bottom of the incline.
Vehicle has a manufacturing defect with the transmission. Honda admits that there is no fix for saftey problem.
The transmission is slipping.i did an internet search and this problem appears to be widespread on this model and year.
Seat belt on the passenger's side gets tighter and tighter on the occupant for no apparent reason whilevehicle is being driven. This is also a problem with the seat belts in the rear. The dealer is not able to correct this problem.
Front lap seat belts do not retract after releasing buckets.belts hang loose along side outerseat area door. Dealer notified.
There is no seatbelt extender available for my honda civic--i have been stopped and given a warning--the next is a 150.00 ticket--i have 5 honda cars...i need a seatbelt extender--seatbelts are the law in this state and surrounding states.
Daughter involved in head-on collision.attempting to turn left, hit by oncoming car going approximately 45-50 mph.wearing seatbelt at the time of the accident, but seat belt failed to work properly,was flung into passenger's side of car.both airbags deployed, neither striking her.was flung back to drivers side of car.ambulanced to hospital with a fractured left radius, severely displaced fracture of leftclavicle and scrapes and contusions to left knee.3/25/99 wrist fracture has healed, clavicle still not healed and neither is knee.car totalled.would like to know why seatbelt did not work.i am however very grateful that my daughter was not more seriously injured.i would gratefully appreciate some kind of response from my complaint.how can i get a response from honda?
Rearleft and right side seatbelt buckle will become undone, causing css to become loose, resulting in loss of protection.
Vehicle struck rear of another vehicle, brakes were locked at 40 mph, seat belt did not lock,allowing drivers face to hit steering wheel, air bags did not deploy, honda contacted, and has shown no interest in investigating or checking the car. Stated to take it to the dealer after it was repaired, and if anything was wrong, they would replace parts.
Front seat belts do not retract when unbuckled.ratchet mechanism seems flimsy.
Failure of the front passenger side safety belt.it will latch, but if one pulls on the belt, the latch does not hold.
The front passenger safety belt does not always securely "latch" into the buckle.within the past several months, the seatbelt has "unlatched" without warning on the person sitting in the front passenger seat.i've figured out that after inserting the safety belt into the buckle, it'll "stay secure" if i push down on it one more time until i hear a solid click.i have not had to do this in the past, but i am very concerned for any passengers that may be seated in my car while in motion.those unaware of the "double click" trick (to get it "safely secured") are definitely at the highest risk of injury...they assume that when they insert the safety belt into the buckle (and hear the initial click) they are appropriately protected by the seat belt.however, several passengers have been alarmingly surprised to have their seatbelt "automatically" unlatch itself while the vehicle is in motion!although this problem does not occur every time the belt is inserted into the buckle, it still causes me great concern for the safety of those sitting in that front passenger seat!
Rear seat belt does not tighten up when the belt is activated. Also,bolt that holds the seat in place failed whenchild safety seat was placed in the rear seat.seat belt has been replaced once, and has failed again.dealer has been contacted. *ml
The vehicle was at an exit whena truck rear ended thevehicle, throwing the car 69 feet into another vehicle. Airbag did not deploy, and the front seat broke. Dealer contacted.one person was injured in accident.
It need seat light dont work tite dpnt match check envine light is on brake light is on
Rear seat belt does not tighten up when the belt is activated. Also,bolt that holds the seat in place failed whenchild safety seat was placed in the rear seat.seat belt has been replaced once, and has failed again.dealer has been contacted. *ml
After letting someone in rear seat.the front goes to reclining postion, not the upright, driving position.
After being rear ended at approximately 50 mph , the consumer struckthe vehicle infront of his vehicle and the driver seat back broke. The air bag did not deploy.
The driver's side seat latch mechanism fails to lock the seat in position.the seat will lock from going forward or backwards along the floor, although it will not lock when tilting to lean back or lean forward causing a very dangerous driving situation.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact stated that while parked, the brake pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brake line was leaking brake fluid from under the plastic housing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,015.
While driving, the vehicle needed to make a hard stop.on stopping the vehicle brakes failed and the brake pedal hit the floor. Very lucky that no vehicle or pedestrian were hit. Car was approximately two miles from home.drove remaining distance at 5 mph with parking brake only. On inspection discovered the two brake lines under the protective plastic were corroded.in addition, the three fuel lines are also severely rusted, and fuel is leaking from the return line. The corroded brake lines are lines 9 and 11 in the 1998 honda civic lx brake diagram.line 11 is currently leaking leaving no brake pressure for the entire system. The fuel lines are pipes 15, 16 and 19 in the fuel line diagram with fuel line 19 leaking. The vehicle is currently awaiting to be serviced. Based on searches online for honda vehicles, this is a fairly common occurrence especially in areas with high usage of salt such as the mid-west. Vehicle owners need to be notified of the dangerous and potentially deadly symptom. Why is there no recall or notification from honda?in addition, the repair of all of these lines is very costly to the owners.
The consumer has experiencing problems with anti-lock brakes.when the consumerwas driving during inclement weather, slammed on the brakes andcar refused to stop.as a result, carslid across the road.the consumer slid off of the road into a ditch.the manufacturer was not contacted.
May 9, 1998 when the first occurence happened.i was driving at 25-30 mph and when i needed to brake, it didn't work at the first time.i had to pump several times and still it didn't work at all, so i used the emergency hand brakes, and so it stopped. This happened when my mileage was prior to 1479.the next day, i contact paragon honda to schedule the check-up. May 13, 1998 - i took the car to paragon honda and relate them my complain.they test drive it and found all ok at that time(i have the invoice no. 85016 dtd. 5/14/98).the weekend (may 17, 1998) when i used the car, the same problem happened again.i feel very very scared because i almost got into accident.i had to pump several times and still it didn't work at all.same remedy, i used the handbrakes to stop it. May 18, 1998 -this time i talked and insisted with the paragon manager that they should really test and check the car brakes for several days.they roadtested the car for 163 miles, and found everything normal.after couple of months, it happened again.this time i was hesitant to take the car back to honda dealer because they were not able to solve the problem.i was so busy with my business that i had no time to go to the dealer and fight for my right to have my car fixed.i decided later on to go to a consumer complaint bureau to ask for advise as to what to do, till i tried to check you on the internet.last month of november, it happened at least once a week when i'm driving at 25-30 mph.this time, i decided to take a serious action on this problem. Please if you have any question, call us at 212-594-2988.i appreciate your immediate action on my complaint.thank you.janos papai
While driving at 45 mph on wet pavement went to apply the brakes and the vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Driver's air bag failed to deploy.
A noise come from the brakes whenconsumer was not braking or accelerating. Could hear noise at any speed.
Consumer statesthat when the brakes were appliedduring an emergency stop, the wheels lockedand vehicle tilted to the left. The dealer has been notified.
Vehicle struck rear of another vehicle, brakes were locked at 40 mph, seat belt did not lock,allowing drivers face to hit steering wheel, air bags did not deploy, honda contacted, and has shown no interest in investigating or checking the car. Stated to take it to the dealer after it was repaired, and if anything was wrong, they would replace parts.
Cruise control was set at 55 mph. Consumer went to apply the brakes, and theydid not disengage cruise control, causingvehiclenot stop.also,brakes were totally inoperative, causing loss of control.
Brake pads noisy.
I completely lost by brakes on my 98 honda civic with no warning.i lost my front brakes and rear brakes at the same time and my foot completely went to the floor without any resistance.i down shifted and used my hand brake to get to the honda dealer.the honda dealer cleaned and repaired the brakes (they did not replace the brakes).the mechanic told me that my car only has one master cylinder.when one of the pistons in my rear brake popped out, i lost all 4 brakes.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. While driving 10 mph, the engine stalled and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,702.
This vehicle was in a rollover accident which occurred at 55-60 mph,and the air bags did not deploy after hitting a highway rail. Manufacturer has been contacted.
Vehicle keeps pulling to the right, causing steering wheel to become very difficult to manage. Dealer cannot correct defect.
While driving the defective steering column malfunctioned, causing the vehicle not to have steering ability which caused an accident.
While drivingat about 45mphignitor failed, and the engine shut completely off. Also, power steering failed.
In the first incident the steering hose and rack were leaking (at 10,000 miles).i was told at my appt. For an oil change and steering inspection that they didn't have time to do both, so they wanted to change the oil and look at the steering later.i insisted they do the opposite and half an hour later i was told that i could not safely drive my car home.currently, my transmission computer was found to be faulty after i reported a severe vibration accompanied by a constant sound.this too was shrugged off over the phone as being typical of the cvt automobiles.twenty minutes after i had picked the car up after it was "repaired" i returned it to the dealer as it was shuddering and idling down to 0 rpm's, almost dying at stoplights.this has yet to be resolved as they don't seem to know what to do in regard to these transmissions.
Consumer stated thatgranddaughter bought a certified honda civic and had nothing but trouble since she purchased the vehicle. One month after the vehicle was purchased the head gasket blew out, and needed to be replaced.this was done by the dealer that sold her the vehicle.then, power steering pump leaked,and it was repaired 2 months later.in may of this year the same thing happenedpower steering pump leaked again.the engine had to be replaced again at 89440 miles.the transmission was replaced due to shifting problems at 90552 miles.
In the first incident the steering hose and rack were leaking (at 10,000 miles).i was told at my appt. For an oil change and steering inspection that they didn't have time to do both, so they wanted to change the oil and look at the steering later.i insisted they do the opposite and half an hour later i was told that i could not safely drive my car home.currently, my transmission computer was found to be faulty after i reported a severe vibration accompanied by a constant sound.this too was shrugged off over the phone as being typical of the cvt automobiles.twenty minutes after i had picked the car up after it was "repaired" i returned it to the dealer as it was shuddering and idling down to 0 rpm's, almost dying at stoplights.this has yet to be resolved as they don't seem to know what to do in regard to these transmissions.
The paint on my 98 civic is fading....there are "white chalky patches" all over the hood.it looks absolutely terrible; the delamination defect is quite obvious.sunlight fades the paint!
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic. The contact stated that the dashboard on the front passengers side near the steering wheel was cracked. As a result, the air bags were exposed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.
White "chalky spots" appear on hood, front panels, and front roof panels when exposed to sunlight.
Driving at 55 mph a ford focus pulled straight out in front of me and came to a stop.i was approximately 1 car length away when they did this so i did not have time to stop and could not pull out around them because i would have been in oncoming traffic.i t-boned this vehicle doing 55 mph and they were stopped.my front end hit directly on their front drivers side.their front left fender and tire were bent in and both of their front air bags deployed.my whole front end was crushed in and the center of my hood looked like i hit a tree.none of my air bags deployed. If i had not been wearing my seat belt i would have been more seriously injured than i was.where are the sensors for air bag deployment?shouldn't mine have deployed?
Defective reaction to sunlight. White "chalky spots" appear on hood/front panels and front roof panels when exposed to sunlight.
On may 20, 2011, around 5:45 -6:00 in the morning. I was traveling south on i-95 near the rest area in glynn county just a little after exits 42. It appeared that i had ran over a semi-truck tire that was in the far right lane. It was later confirm after getting a little closer to the rest area a semi-truck was on the side of the road getting a tire replace by an towing company. While on my lunch break i notice the left drivers of my vehicle had been damage due the object in the road this morning.
Consumer got into accident, claims that 2/3 of the damage could have been prevented if the bumpers were made out of a more crush resistant material.
Bumper failed.yh
I had the bumper replaced by honda of hollywood through the other partys insurance, however it took almost 2months to have done because they were giving me the run around.i had the bumper replaced 9/11/00 and richard in the hollywood honda autobody shop tells me that there should be an opening where the bumper and body of the car meet.i told him when i purchased the car it was like that the two met closely and now he is trying to convince me that its was never like that and to look at all the other hondas they are not close together. At this point 2 months of being dumped on, the farmers insurance adjuster from the guilty party made a deal with richard from my initial precise estimate of $895.00 to honda's $413.00 and the bumper is worse off. I need a lawyer can someone help me out?
Right front fender edge next to front edge of the door pushes in during normal use, this has bent the fender and interfacing from normal opening of the door. Yh
Fabric on left and right door panel worn excessively.
Both rear doors are inaccessible from the exterior of the vehicle.first occurrence was with the passenger side rear door approx. 1 month ago.the most recent occurrence is with the driver side rear door < 1 week ago.
On-going / intermittent problem of electrical shorts / statistic electricity received from either side of the doors; dealer notified and informed that nothing could be done. Unless consumer is willing to pay for electrical diagnostic or rewiring.
Rear passenger door handle gets loose even after repair.yh
Front door does not stay open while the passenger wishes to exit.
Defective reaction to sunlight. White "chalky spots" appear on hood/front panels and front roof panels when exposed to sunlight.
The support rod for the hood is approximately 1 ft. In length, and is located approximately one foot from the hood hinge. The support rod also contains a manufactured bend in the center that is meant to fold under pressure. It failed. Slight pressure was applied to the hood while in the raised position between 1.5 and 3.5 inches . The hood bent on the rod. There was no extra reinforcement in the manufactured placementarea provided for the rod. The damage is minimal.....only a 1/4 inch dimple in the hood, but the hood is so thin that the only manufacturer recommended repair is complete replacement of the hood.i feel that this is a definite design flaw; the entire weight of the hood pivots on the rod at only one foot in distance from the fulcrum(hinge). Physically it is a certainty that damage is inevitable.
Defect in the hood support rod caused the hood to come crashing down, almost resulting in injuries, support rod broke in half in the middle of rod.the hood came down with enough force to buckle it.
While openingtrucklid falls immediately on occupant which may cause injuries.honda said it's a poor design oftruck.please provide further information.
Rear trunk lid will not stay open if vehicle is on an incline, on one occasion consumer opened the trunk lid, bent over and reached inside the trunk, the lid came down on his head injurying him.
Trunk lift springs are totally ineffective and allow trunk lid to drop suddenly striking any person or object in its path
Trunk lid won't stay open.
Air leakage into structure due to possible alignment problems along front bumper/hood enclosure, causing pollutants to enter vehicle and consumer discomfort (headache).mjs
White chalky spots appear on hood/front panels and front roof panels when exposed to sun light.
Sheet metal fatigue on both front fenders.
Defective reaction of vehicle to sunlight. White chalky spots appear on hood/front panels.
Defective reaction to sunlight. White "chalky spots" appear on hood/front panels and front roof panels when exposed to sunlight.
Faulty heat shield on the exhaust system.
I have had problems with my vehicle rolling back on inclines.now my transmission must be replaced.
When making a turn vehiclemakes a loud clunking noise and pulls to the side.consumer notified the dealer , but the dealer will not inspect the vehicle until it is broken.
Have had three tires go flat within the first year of ownership.accident was head on into another vehicle who pulled out damaging entire front of car,airbags did not deploy.floorboard leak was repaired and sealed within 1 week of ownership.( dot number: db7j c11 tire size: p185/65r14 )
It need seat light dont work tite dpnt match check envine light is on brake light is on
Suspension very poor causing drifting and poor stability.
Vehicle out of alignment causing tire damage. ( firestone p185/65r14-855-m+5 ).
When driving at any speed there is a knocking noise coming from the rear end of vehicle.
Vehicle would make rattling noises inrear once it hits a pothole or cracks in the road at various speeds. Taken to dealership over a dozen times, but mechanic could not repair it, but did hear the noises.
Dt: the weld onthe spring adjusting collar failed. The rear shock absorber.
Tire failed prematurely.(firestone 185/65r1485s).yh
Tirefirestone (p185/65 r 14 855) failure caused accident.yh
Tire blow out.
Left front is beginning to separate/honda inspection results unsafe to operate vehicle.
Three tires flat.
Tire failure.yh
Tire developed bubble on inside-replaced before blew out.(dot number: w27j487mnbtiresize: 185/65r14)
The tire blew out and splited the front fender off the car while my car was parked on my lot( dot number: vn7jmnh357 tire size: p185/65r14 )
New tire blew up at 70 mph on i-80. Good weather.lost control. (dot number: w27jtiresize: p185/65r14)
While i was driving tread of the tire peeled off, causing body damage to the vehicle (the side panel and bumper).( dot number: w27j tire size: p185/65r14 )
While i was driving tread of the tire peeled off, causing body damage to the vehicle (the side panel and bumper).( dot number: w27j tire size: p185/65r14 )
During 2000 (est) i brought my car to honda dealer to replace the ignition switch.and get a new set of keys i think i paid about $800i never receive any recall notice until this year my mechanic check and he said my car had recall. .i further refer to internet that some car were repaired free in changing ignition switch.in this regard i would like to know if my car is a recall in spite of same problem.with other carsthank you, jaime
Recall # 99e015000 honda/accessory floor mats; the recall required honda to fasten floor mats to prevent intrusion on the gas pedal, which could cause it to stick in the down position. Consumer writes that a satisfactory solution has been provided by the local dealer, and the issue is now closed. *ml
While traveling 55-60 mph engine would stall, engine indicator light would flash on. Dealer has been contacted, and technician noticed thatoxygen sensor needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
1998 honda civic with safety concern. Consumer states that he noticed this safety concern. He would like to know what is considered a safe vehicle.
This is an expensive item to fix and dispite the purchase of an extended warrenty it's not covered. Shouldn't this be a safety concern and covered by the manufacturer? no safety defec tlisted within summary.
We were on a city street, approached an unknown dip in the road. The airbags deployed, the headliner is shredded.there is no structural damage to the bumper, fenders or hood.the srs system light is on.the door locks won't work from the fob.the seatbelts do appear to be functioning correctly.i have waited for the recall to include 98's knowing that they would have to be included because of what happened to mine.i don't have pictures at this time but will provide.
Intermittent problems, with centeral computer contorl,battery sometimes completely drains, sometimes does not, transmission does not engage sometimes , dealer uncooperative.
Intermittent problems, with centeral computer contorl,battery sometimes completely drains, sometimes does not, transmission does not engage sometimes , dealer uncooperative.
Engine check light has been on since april and won't go off.dealer can't determine the cause of the problem.
While approaching a stop sign andapplying the brake pedal there was no response due to the floor mat getting caught up under the accelerator ,causing vehicle to almost be in an accident. Dealer has not been contacted.
Rcall 99e015000,floormat recall is not "broad" enough for the owner who already replaced the orginial floor mat with an aftermarket floor mat because of a safety defect in the orginial floor mat.manufacturer will not do the recall for an aftermarket floor mat.please provide further information.
While accelerating the mat jammed on accelerater and got stuck. Consumer had to go under steering whell to release mat. Consumer took vehicle to dealer,and they corrected the problem. However, problem has been reoccurring.
Takata recall so i w on my way to work ad s involved in an accident at the time all i knew was after trying to apply the brakes the vehicle did not stop. The car was toed and considered a total loss i was ticketed for careless driving. After paying to get the vehicle back in my possession i was looking threw the car and realized the floor mat was stuck under the peddles i then when and ran the vin on car facts and found an open recall for this same problem . I was never once notified about a recall on this vehicle i am now having to pay for others car repair and medical bills due to a problem that should never have happened i am at a loss and dont know what to do.
It need seat light dont work tite dpnt match check envine light is on brake light is on
Engine check light is on and won't go off, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
Response letter to consumers complaint letter address to consumer protection division**nar**ccconsumer complained that his vehicle was damaged while in transit.
As the consumer was pulling away from the inside of the garage, the vehicle suddenly accelerated with out touching the gas pedal.the brakes were not functionaland the vehicle went through the wall.finally, the vehicle stopped when it hit the wall.the dealer was notified.*scthe consumer stated there was an open recall regarding this issue.
Cruise control was set at 55 mph. Consumer went to apply the brakes, and theydid not disengage cruise control, causingvehiclenot stop.also,brakes were totally inoperative, causing loss of control.
Vehicle experinced sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle collision.
Due to a defective transmission system, vehicle slips while driving which causes rpms to go up. This may cause a crash.dealer said they need to replace transmission.please provide further information.
While parking, car suddenly accelerated up over two curbs and a grass hill (one curb on each side of the hill), sideswiping another car until the engine finally cut off. Dealer could not duplicate problem and denies that the car could have caused this acceleration.
While driving on and approaching one of if not the largest socal freeway interchanges, driving at about 70mph or so, back to la from san diego; our 1998 civic lx took control of itself and the speed increased to over 105mph, shaking and thumping.after weaving around pockets of traffic, including using the small shoulders, and all 5 or so lanes, as we approached the massive merging of freeways, panicked, we stomped and banged the floor, dash, everything. As shock wore off we thought we were dead, somehow put car (auto trans) into neutral, i believe we may have turned off the car at some point, the brakes finally started to work.gas pedal was absolutely not stuck (this model was already repaired due to a floor matt recall), feet were not even on the gas as it started to happen (not in cruise, just shock). The car simply took off.we are forever traumatized by this experience and never thought to report until recent news reports. Approx date is really unknown but the year was 2002 as i soon after bought another car.*cw
While accelerating on to a highway, the accelerator pedal felt as though it was pulled to the floor and the car began accelerating out of control.i was in 5th gear and put the car into neutral, but it kept accelerating.i finally turned the ignition off [key] and coasted to the shoulder.took car to dealer and was told no problem, that they were 99% sure the car mat must have gotten stuck under the pedal.i don't think so.
Regarding my 1998 honda passport - stop and go traffic.put foot on brake and car suddenly accelerated.put both feet on brake, engine sounded like it had been kicked into passing gear.brakes were squealing.rear ended vehicle in front of me.vehicle i hit jumped forward and my passport continued to rev and lurch forward striking the vehicle again.after the 2nd strike the engine kicked back down.i'm seeing similar reports regarding the passport and it's sister/brother the rodeo.this is dangerous.thankfully no one was injured this time.this car can't be trusted.
While driving 10 mph vehiclecontinued to accelerate without any warning.occupant applied the brakes which were inoperative.itresulted in a crash.
While driving the vehicle at 60mph in march, the vehicle would not decelerate after brakes were applied. Checkedcruise control which was not on. Checked gas pedal to see if stuck. Had guided vehicle to off ramp & manged to turn it off. Shifted into neutral & nothing worked. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic could not duplicate problem. Vehicle is now jerking also, 6 months later.
While driving, cruise control failed to disengage.consumer attempted to disengage cruise control with the brake pedal several times, consumer finally came to a stop on the side of a road, dealer states there is no problem with the vehicle.
While driving in a parking space, vehicle accelerated and went over concrete in space and hit a wall. Repairs done, both airbags deployed.dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
While driving at 45 mphaccelerator got stuck, and the consumer had to pull the accelerator up by hand.
Gas pedal keep getting stuck. Consumer had to hit emergency brakes to stop vehicle.
I was traveling on a wet road at 40mph. When applied brakes, the body of the vehicle jerked forward abruptly and the brakes locked up on me, causing the vehicle to skid off road. The vehicle hit concrete blocks and totaled the front end. The air bags failed to deploy. Ts
Vehicle was in the parking lot when consumer was backing out of a space, shifted gear into drive and accelerator pedal went to the floor , causing the vehicle to hit another vehicle and a light pole. Reason unknown. Dealer notified.
Vehicle accelerator stuck widely open. The vehicle did not slow down when depressing the brake pedal.speed increased from 67 to 100 mph. Consumer turned the ignition off to stop vehicle. Vehicle is being checked by dealer.
My accelerator pedal gets stuck and cannot be pressed unless a lot of force is used.when the pedal comes unstuck the car then jumps forward.this makes it very difficult and dangerous to drive, especially in slow traffic and when it rains.i have taken the car to the dealer eight times to repair from june 1998 to november 2002, but they could not repair it, even though honda had a safety recall for this problem.the floor mat never caused the sticking.now honda says there is nothing wrong with the car and that any possible problems are due to lack of proper maintenance (improper oil and transmission fluids used).
Two separate incidents of accelerator pedal sticking and brakes not working.accelerator pedal stuck when pulling out of parking lot.i was pushing on brakes with no response. Had to use emergency brake, and the car continued to "rev" trying to accelerate.turned car off.restarted car, and again the car engine was trying to accelerate even though brakes were pushed.was not using floormat.dealership cannot duplicate.in october 99, turned into parking lot and accelerator pedal stuck and car increased speed.again brakes did not work.had to use emergency brake to get car to stop.
When accelerating, pedal left drivers' foot and went down to the floor into a full open position. Vehicle continue to accelerate, even after brakes were applied. After vehicle was put into park, the accelerator went to a close position.
While driving the vehicle accelerator cable got around the cruise control, causing the vehicle to accelerate and almost caused an accident. Had to break a part aroundthe cruise control in order to stop the vehicle.
Accelerator pedal sticks, several cables mounted too tight and needed adjustment.
When at idle engine revs from 500rpm up to 1500 -2000rpm also when on a hill at a stop the car will roll backwards before engaging and going forward.on above date the car revved up to 4000 rpm before finally engaging and i was able to proceed from the stop.when the car was taken in for servicing i discovered that there had been a "service bulletin" mailed to dealers about this very problem.honda knew about this particular problem and not made it public.if i had known that this was a symptom of a faulty transmission i would have certainly brought the car in.my waranty has expired 6 mos ago and the repair will not be covered.i have been accused of faulty maintenance because i did not bring in the car to the dealership for oil changes.i feel that this is a potentially dangerous situation as well as costly and that since honda knows that it exists that there should be a recall or at least information made public about this problem.
When at idle engine revs from 500rpm up to 1500 -2000rpm also when on a hill at a stop the car will roll backwards before engaging and going forward.on above date the car revved up to 4000 rpm before finally engaging and i was able to proceed from the stop.when the car was taken in for servicing i discovered that there had been a "service bulletin" mailed to dealers about this very problem.honda knew about this particular problem and not made it public.if i had known that this was a symptom of a faulty transmission i would have certainly brought the car in.my waranty has expired 6 mos ago and the repair will not be covered.i have been accused of faulty maintenance because i did not bring in the car to the dealership for oil changes.i feel that this is a potentially dangerous situation as well as costly and that since honda knows that it exists that there should be a recall or at least information made public about this problem.
My daughter set the cruise control at 65/67 mph and the car continued to accelerate. After attempting to tap the brakes and turn the cruise control button off, the car was traveling at 90 mph.when trying to stop the vehicle she had to desperately press on the brakes using two feet to bring the car to a stop.after the car was stopped, she put the car in neutral with rpm's racing at 7500, she then disengaged the power. She then attempted to restart the vehicle 4 times and the rpm's were still racing at the same level.she had to to be towed for the amount of $325.00 from nj to pa.it was towed to the dealership.piazza honda told me that she got dirty fuel and it caused a deposit on the throttle body and stretched the cable.they also told me that is she turned the car off it would reset.that was not the case because as stated before the car produced the same response whenever the vehicle was turned on. No deaths - no injuries - no crash but she could of been killed if there was a lot of traffic.thank god this happened after 8:20 p.m. When there was not much traffic.
The vehicle sticks in full throttle and accelerates at a high speed when cruise control is engaged.the dealership replaced a part (part unknown), but the problem recurred. Please provide more details. *ph
While driving on the highway at approximately 55 mph driver applied the cruise control and set it on 55 mph. However, when applying, cruise control vehicle continued to accelerate. Driver had to turn the key off in order to get the vehicle to slow to a stop. Owner contacted the manufacturer, who urged consumer to takevehicle into a dealership. There may or may not be a charge.
Transmission intermittently slips,in motion and idle position--idle speed is erratic--in reverse,car makes a whining noise-windows don't always work
While driving at 40 mph, the throttle stuck, causing engine to race and vehicle would not decrease speed when applying brakes.
Accelerator pedal sticks slightly at intial acceleration.yh
Backing out of parking space consumer shifted gear into reverse and vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards at a high rate of speedwith foot still on brakes, causing vehicle to run into a bakery store.
The contact owns a 1998 honda civic ex. The contact stated the front driver and passenger sidewindows came out of therolling track constantly. The contact had to remove the door panel in order to put the window back on the rail and resolve the issue each time the failure recurred. The contact stated that she was unable to open the window. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic who determined that the mechanism that allowed the windows to be opened or closed needed to be replaced. The contact made the repair but failure persisted. The current mileage was 140,000. The failure mileage was 110,000.
While driving driver noticed pieces of metal coming fromcar. Took vehicle to dealer, and was told that front wheel bearings went out. Blower motor for ventilation fan has failed twice in the past year . Consumer replaced two blower units at his cost.
Glasses for all windows do not appear normal (residue) causing poor visibility.yh
Car was parked in driveway for two hours in hot sun, rear window blewout.
Left rear window does not work.
Transmission intermittently slips,in motion and idle position--idle speed is erratic--in reverse,car makes a whining noise-windows don't always work
The driver side window is not working properly.the window has a hard time opening and closing.sometimes the window would get stuck while in operation and the only way to keep window moving is to constantly switch the window switch back and forth between opening and closing.worst is when the window would slip out of its sliding bracket.when this happens,the window is totally stuck and the door has to be taken apart so that the window can be put back into its bracket.this is a potential safety issue.
Power mirrors adjustment failed.yh
Driver window pulley system broke, my daughter's rear left passenger window system broke and we have the same car purchased at the same dealer. Pully.nlm
Driver's door manual window regulator binds forcing window out of track.
Window motor failed.
Mirror failed.yh
At speed of 60 mph or more, the driver side mirror shakes causing safety problem for the driver.yh
At speed of 60 mph or more, the driver side mirror shakes causing safety problem for the driver.yh
At speed of 60 mph or more, the driver side mirror shakes causing safety problem for the driver.yh
While driving 55 mph or above the exterior rear view mirror isextremely loose which causes it to shake.dealer replaced the mirror which did not remedy the problem.please give any further details.
Sunroof rubber molding doesn't fit.yh
Sun roof blew up (spontaneously combusted) without anything hitting it.the dealer will not take responsibility for the defect.
Windshield failed twice.yh
While sitting a stop light rear windshield shattered into a million pieces, for no apparent reason. Windshield was replaced atdealership at owner's expense. Please provide any further information.
Windsheld is angled so many stones hit windshield. 3 current stone breaks
Driver side window regulator.
Windshieldwipers continued operating even when switch were inoff mode. Dealer notified, andinformedconsumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and not covered under a recall.feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter .
The windshield wipers do not turn off due to a faulty switch in the wiper motor. The windshield wiper motor was replaced to correct the problem.
A local new york state and aaa approved auto repair shop has information from a national database "alldata" , that windshield wipers that do not park or shut off is a common problem in my particular honda year and model. During a minimal amount of rain or splashing of water from other vehicles the continuing wipers smudges the windshield causing almost zero visibility. Faulty operating windshield wipers/motor will not pass new york state inspection, therefore nhtsa should consider this a safety issue and proceed with a recall.
Lugs: nuts ontwo front tires are not threaded which can causetires to come off at any time.
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