VIN REPORT

2HGEJ6343TH1227591996 HONDA CivicDX

37of 100
Moderate Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls
17
17 campaigns found
Safety Grade
F
36/100 composite
Complaints
343
NHTSA filed
Vehicle Age
30 yrs
Made in CANADA
AVOIDPurchase Verdict

1996 HONDA Civic was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 17 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. Owner complaints include 1 reported death and 53 injuries — an extremely serious pattern that warrants further investigation.

TAKATA28 MPG
Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

1996 HONDA Civic

1996 HONDA Civic was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. There are 17 open recalls on record — these are safety-critical and should be addressed immediately. Owner complaints include 1 reported death and 53 injuries — an extremely serious pattern that warrants further investigation.

  • 17 open recalls including safety-critical systems (Airbag system recall; Brake system recall)
  • 1 death reported in owner complaints — a serious red flag
  • 72 complaints involved a crash — unusually high incident rate
  • Common owner-reported issues: airbag warning
  • Safety Systems is flagged in both recalls and owner complaints — double-confirmed failure pattern
  • Engine or platform shared with models that have documented failure issues
  • High lemon law risk indicators — multiple safety-critical recall and complaint patterns present
Owner Complaint Intelligence

343 owner complaints filed — top areas: Safety Systems (23%), Brakes (17%), Engine/Powertrain (14%). Common issues: airbag warning. 1 death and 53 injuries reported.

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of 100
Moderate Risk
3 moderate risk signals detected. Negotiate accordingly and verify service history.
LOWMODERATEHIGHCRITICAL
3 Contributing Risk Factors
Takata airbag recall — risk of shrapnel injury
+18
17 model-wide recalls on record
+12
Elevated fire risk signals detected
+7
Critical Alerts1
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL — Do Not Drive
Campaign: 20V026000

Takata airbag inflators can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin — this defect has caused at least 27 deaths and 400+ injuries worldwide. Do NOT drive this vehicle until this recall is repaired. Contact your dealer immediately.

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
HONDA
Model
Civic
Year
1996
Trim / Series
DX
Body Style
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
4-cyl 1.589545208L
Transmission
Manual/Standard
Doors
3
Manufacturer
HONDA OF CANADA MFG., A DIVISION OF HONDA CANADA INC.
Assembly
ALLISTON, ONTARIO, CANADA
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Assembly Plant Quality

Plant: ALLISTON, ONTARIO

CQuality55/100
Standard📍 ALLISTON, ONTARIO

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

F
Score: 36/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety10/30
Complaint History6/30
65/100High
  • Airbag system recall
  • Brake system recall
0/100
Basic
0 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Elevated
  • 4 complaint(s) involved a fire
High
  • 13 recalls on same component: Electrical
  • 1 death(s) reported in complaints
  • 53 injuries reported in complaints
  • Safety system appears in both official recalls and owner complaints

Lemon law eligibility depends on state law, number of repair attempts, and days out of service. Consult an attorney for actual eligibility.

The same components appear in both official NHTSA recalls and owner-filed complaints — a double-confirmed failure signal.

Safety Systems
1 recall80 complaints
Brakes
1 recall60 complaints
Electrical
13 recalls26 complaints

1.5L VTEC Turbo: documented gasoline fuel diluting engine oil in cold climates — Honda extended warranty and class action settlement

Also affects: CR-V, Civic, HR-V
Recalls17

Deferred Failure Risk

Vehicle-specific risks from this model-year's complaint record, known defects, and service milestones

54/100
Warning Deferred Risk
The safety systems system is the most-reported problem for the 1996 HONDA Civic — 80 NHTSA complaints (23% of all filings). Prioritize it in a pre-purchase inspection.
No odometer data on record. Items marked VERIFY below are age-based maintenance reminders — general guidance, not confirmed findings for this specific vehicle. Confirm actual mileage and service history with the seller.
CASCADECriticalFailure Cascade
Cascade already triggered — downstream damage likely in progress
Have a specialist inspect all systems connected to the failed component before purchase
One failed component has created stress on connected systems. Repair costs compound quickly — a $500 fix can become $3,000+ if cascade damage is ignored.
COMMONLY REPORTEDCriticalSafety Systems
80 owner complaints · 23% of all filings · 40 crash-involved · 32 injuries
Inspect the safety systems system before purchase — the most-reported problem for the 1996 HONDA Civic
Owners of the 1996 HONDA Civic report safety systems issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.
COMMONLY REPORTEDCriticalBrakes
60 owner complaints · 17% of all filings · 19 crash-involved · 6 injuries
Inspect the brakes system before purchase — the 2nd most-reported problem for the 1996 HONDA Civic
Owners of the 1996 HONDA Civic report brakes issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.
COMMONLY REPORTEDCriticalEngine/Powertrain
48 owner complaints · 14% of all filings · 5 crash-involved · 2 injuries
Inspect the engine/powertrain system before purchase — the 3rd most-reported problem for the 1996 HONDA Civic
Owners of the 1996 HONDA Civic report engine/powertrain issues more than most other systems. Complaints concentrated in one area often signal a systemic weakness worth a targeted pre-purchase inspection.
VERIFYCriticalTiming Belt
Typical interval: 90,000 mi / 7 yr · Verify service records (no odometer on file)
Verify timing belt service history with the seller
A snapped timing belt causes immediate, catastrophic engine damage — bent valves, destroyed pistons. No warning. Replace before the interval, not after.
VERIFYCriticalWater Pump
Typical interval: 100,000 mi / 8 yr · Verify service records (no odometer on file)
Verify water pump service history with the seller
Water pump failure causes rapid overheating. If the engine overheats even once, head gasket damage is likely — turning a $400 part into a $3,000+ repair.
VERIFYHighTransmission Fluid / Service
Typical interval: 60,000 mi / 5 yr · Verify service records (no odometer on file)
Verify transmission fluid / service service history with the seller
Degraded transmission fluid destroys clutch packs and solenoids. CVT transmissions are especially sensitive — neglected fluid can result in a $4,000–$8,000 replacement.
VERIFYHighCoolant Flush
Typical interval: 100,000 mi / 5 yr · Verify service records (no odometer on file)
Verify coolant flush service history with the seller
Degraded coolant loses corrosion inhibitors and attacks aluminum engine components. Can cause head gasket failure and water pump corrosion.
VERIFYModerateSpark Plugs (iridium/platinum)
Typical interval: 100,000 mi / 8 yr · Verify service records (no odometer on file)
Verify spark plugs (iridium/platinum) service history with the seller
Worn spark plugs cause misfires that can foul and crack catalytic converters. A $150 tune-up can prevent a $1,200 catalytic converter replacement.
VERIFYModerateFuel Injectors
Typical interval: 120,000 mi / 10 yr · Verify service records (no odometer on file)
Verify fuel injectors service history with the seller
Dirty or failing injectors cause rough idle, reduced fuel economy, and increased emissions. Cleaning costs $100–$200; replacement $800–$1,600.

NHTSA Safety Recalls

17 RECALLS
17found

NHTSA VIN-specific recall lookup returned no data for this VIN. The 17 recalls below are model-wide and may or may not apply to this exact vehicle depending on production date. Verify at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Estimated Repair Completion (Statistical)

Average repair completion across 17 recalls is ~65%. Always ask the seller for dealer service records confirming each repair.

65%
avg repaired

Statistical model based on recall age, component type, and manufacturer. Not a repair confirmation. Demand dealer service records.

HONDA Recall Completion Rate — Industry Context
92%Good

HONDA completes recalls at a good rate (92%), averaging about 16 months to remedy. Most affected vehicles are fixed.

Avg time to remedy open recall: ~16 months · Source: NHTSA Recall Completion Rate Reports

Avg Fix Time
16mo
#20V026000
Invalid Date

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

SummaryHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Read full details...
ConsequenceIn the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Est. Repair Completion~75%

~25% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#08E050000
Nov 2008

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

SummaryK2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
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ConsequenceWITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#06E060000
Invalid Date

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SummaryCERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Read full details...
ConsequenceLACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#06E038000
Aug 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SummaryCERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Read full details...
ConsequenceWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#09E025000
Nov 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

SummaryDOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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ConsequenceDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#06E040000
Invalid Date

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SummaryCERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
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ConsequenceWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#06E023000
Invalid Date

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

SummaryCERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
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ConsequenceWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#06E064000
Invalid Date

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SummaryCERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
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ConsequenceLACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#09E012000
Jul 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SummarySABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Read full details...
ConsequenceDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#06E049000
Invalid Date

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SummaryCERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Read full details...
ConsequenceWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#06E026000
Invalid Date

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SummaryCERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Read full details...
ConsequenceWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#06E025000
Invalid Date

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

SummaryCERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
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ConsequenceWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#06E032000
Invalid Date

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SummaryCERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Read full details...
ConsequenceWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#06E044000
Invalid Date

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SummaryCERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Read full details...
ConsequenceWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#96V106000
Invalid Date

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SummaryA SOAPY LUBRICANT WAS USED TO INSERT THE CHECK VALVE INTO THE VACUUM HOSE WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE TO STICK.
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ConsequenceTHIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF THE BRAKE'S POWER ASSIST RESULTING IN A REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Est. Repair Completion~68%

~32% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#99I002000
Invalid Date

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SummaryTHIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEELS ROUGH OR NOTCHY WHEN YOU PRESS IT.
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ConsequenceIT MAY FEEL LIKE THE CAR IS NOT RESPONDING PROPERLY WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS AND ARE REQUIRED TO MOVE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO MAKE SLIGHT SPEED ADJUSTMENTS.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

#99E015000
Oct 1999

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SummaryEQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ACCESSORY DRIVER-SIDE FLOOR MATS USED IN 1996-1998 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DUE TO THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR ON THESE VEHICLES, A MISPOSITIONED FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
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ConsequenceTHE FLOOR MAT COULD PREVENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
Est. Repair Completion~64%

~36% chance this recall was never fixed

Moderate Risk

Source: NHTSA statistical model by recall age & component type

Recall Intelligence

Detailed analysis of recall history and severity

LONG-STANDING OPEN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
26.8yr open
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
20yr open
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
17.7yr open
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
17.1yr open
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
16.7yr open

⚠ One or more recalls have been open for over 5 years — may never have been repaired on this vehicle.

07/04/2009
17 total campaigns
Safety SystemsElectricalBrakes
8
Part Replacements
0
Software/OTA Updates
7
Buyback/Refund
7
High-Effort Repairs
5 recalls are over 2 years old — statistically less likely to have been completed. Verify repair status with any dealer using your VIN.

Recall Remedy Effectiveness — Complaints Continue After Fix

RECALL DIDN'T FIX IT

Owner complaints filed AFTER recall remedies were issued for the same components

47% of complaints about "UNKNOWN OR OTHER" were filed AFTER recall campaign 99E015000 (1999-10-05) — the recall remedy may not have fully resolved the issue.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
47% post-recall
Recall: 1999-10-0510 before · 9 after#99E015000

Continuing complaints after a recall may indicate an inadequate fix, a new failure mode, or that many vehicles never had the recall performed. Verify recall completion status directly with NHTSA.

Manufacturer Recall Response Time

Time between first owner complaint and recall issuance

3.8yr
Lag from first complaint to recall
First complaint: 1995-12-04 · Recall issued: 1999-10-05

First complaint was filed 3.8 years before the recall was issued — manufacturer was aware of this issue for years before acting.

1 in 7

1 death reported across 343 complaints — a rate of 1 in 343 complaints involving a fatality.

Complaints343

Complaint Intelligence

343 complaints analyzed across 11 system categories

Safety Systems
40 crash32 inj80
Brakes
19 crash6 inj60
Engine/Powertrain
5 crash2 inj48
Other
5 crash9 inj44
Visibility
35
Electrical
26
Body/Structure
1 inj22
Suspension/Wheels
1 crash17
2009
4
2010
3
2011
1
2012
2
2014
6
2015
1
2016
1
2017
1
2019
1
2020
3
90% trend in recent years (improving reliability)
Brake failure28
Fire/smoke12
Engine stalling8
Electrical failure4
Tire blowout3
Conditions Reported
Rain/wet (18)Startup (16)Highway/high-speed (15)Parking/low-speed (13)Cold weather (1)

Owner Complaints

HIGH VOLUME

343 safety complaints filed with NHTSA

343found
4
Fires
72
Crashes
1
Death
53
Injuries
ODI #11326823AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERCRASH1 INJURY

GAS IDLE DIDN'T RETURN BACK AND I GOT INTO A CAR ACCIDENT. *TR

ODI #11308881AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I HAVE 2 RECALLS AND I NEED THE NOTIFICATION FOR THEM GONE ASAP SO I CAN SHIP MY CAR OVERSEAS. THE ISSUES STATED ABOUT THE "AIR BAG" AND "FLOOR MATS" HAVE YET TO CAUSE A CONCERN TO MY DRIVING AND OR HANDLING ABILITY. I DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO GO THROUGH THESE RECALLS AS I AM MILITARY AND NEED MY VEHICLE SHIPPED BUT THE RECALLS ARE WHATS KICKING ME BACK.

ODI #11302583SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 HONDA DEL SOL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING, SHE NOTICED THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND WAS CONCERNED. THE CONTACT PERFORMED A BRAKE CHECK ON THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER SEAL DETACHED WHICH CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO FLOW INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. NEITHER A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

ODI #11203305AIR BAGSCRASH

THIS HONDA WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT YESTERDAY WITH BOTH SIDE AND FRONT IMPACT WHILE IN MOTION, BOTH IMPACTS BEING MAJOR. BUT NEITHER THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER'S AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED AT ANY TIME. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ON ABOUT THE AIRBAG PRIOR TO THIS.

ODI #11052354VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ACCESSORY DRIVER-SIDE FLOOR MATS USED IN 1996-1998 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DUE TO THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR ON THESE VEHICLES, A MISPOSITIONED FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CAR IS IN MOTION. K60

ODI #10825029ENGINE

MY 1996 HONDA CIVIC'S ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THERE WAS JUST A RECALL FOR THE NEWER VERSIONS(2016 HONDA CIVICS) FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I CANNOT FIND ANY RECALLS ONLINE ABOUT 1996 HONDA CIVICS SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING THOUGH. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW.

ODI #10816165STRUCTURE

PASSENGER SIDE SUB-FRAME IS HEAVILY RUSTED AND BROKEN AT THE BOTTOM. PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL MOVES SIDE TO SIDE WITH EASE. THE CAR HAS BEEN OWNED BY ME FOR TWO YEARS WITH NO ISSUE. I DO NOT AND HAVE NOT USED THE A/C, BUT LIKELY RELATED TO THE A/C DRIP TUBE POINTING DIRECTLY ON THE SUB-FRAME AND RUSTING IT THROUGH. IT'S NOT WORTH REPAIRING BUT COULD POSSIBLE BE REINFORCED WITH A WELD. SELLING DEALER DENIES ANY DEFECT UPON ORIGINAL SALE. EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS MAINLY RUST FREE, WHAT WAS LURKING UNDERNEATH WAS DEFINITELY NOT SAFETY INSPECTED BEFORE PUTTING ON THE LOT FOR SALE. AT THE TIME I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, I SAW NO OBVIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SUB-FRAME AREA. I LATER FOUND OUT THE DAMAGE TO BE CONCEALED BY SANDING AND DARK COLORED UNDERCOATING. PRESUMABLY BY THE SCAM DEALER. EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IS AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN IN THE NE, HONDA SHOULD ASSURE THAT CRITICAL PARTS LIKE THIS WILL STAND UP. I CAN'T SAY WHAT WORK HAD BEEN DONE TO THE VEHICLE BEFORE I OWNED IT, OR IF THE VEHICLE WAS GARAGED OR NOT. FROM WHAT I AM READING, THAT DOES NOT MAKE A DIFFERENCE THOUGH. HONDA OWNERS, CHECK THIS ITEM. I COULDN'T SEE PUTTING A NEW SUB-FRAME, ALONG WITH STEEP DEALER LABOR PRICES TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. HONDA AMERICA NEEDS TO STEP UP WITH AN ADMISSION OF FAULT AND A RECALL, IF NOT ONLY TO REINFORCE THOSE FRAMES THAT ARE STRESSED.

ODI #10627711VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

USING CRUISE CONTROL, SET CRUISE AT 60MPH. CRUISE CONTROL WORKED FINE. APPLIED FOOT TO ACCELERATOR. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AFTER REMOVING FOOT. APPLIED BRAKE AND CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT RELEASE. APPLIED CLUTCH AND ENGINE CONTINUED TO INCREASE ROTATIONS PER MINUTE (RPM). I BELIEVE THAT ENGINE RPM MUST HAVE HIT A THRESHOLD THEN DISENGAGED. *TR

ODI #10618839FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE

8/4/2014 DEAR AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY, INC. I AM A PROUD HONDA OWNER, AND I CHOSE HONDA AS MY AUTO OF CHOICE FOR ITS COMPACT SIZE, ITS KNOWN RELIABILITY AS WELL AS GREAT GAS MILEAGE. I HAVE BEEN HOLDING ON YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE @ 1-800-999-1009 FOR QUITE A WHILE AND A FEW DAYS, AND I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO SPEAK TO A CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, SO I AM IN THIS LETTER CORRESPONDING MY CONCERNS TO YOU. I OWN A 1997 HONDA CIVIC LX WHICH I PURCHASE IN 6/12/2006 NEW. MY HONDA HAS JUST LEGITIMATELY CLOCKED 90 THOUSAND MILES AS OF 8/4/2014, SO I AM QUERIED I WOULD BE HAVING PROBLEMS. I WAS RECENTLY INFORMED BY A HONDA DEALER AS WELL AS I CHECKED AND READ ON LINE THAT HONDA ISSUED A RECALL ON THESE MODELS FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AS WELL AS THE PAINT CHIPPING OFF IN SEVERAL AREAS. I NEVER RECEIVED ANY KIND OF NOTIFICATION FROM HONDA NOR HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE MY HONDA CHECKED FOR THESE PROBLEMS, ALTHOUGH I HAD MY HONDA SERVICED IN 3 MAJOR PENNSYLVANIA HONDA DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ON A REGULAR BASIS. IT WAS NEVER REPORTED AS A MAJOR CONCERN TO ME, MY AUTO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND OFF AND THE CAR STUTTERS AND JERKS WHILE ACCELERATING INDICATING PROBLEMS, I CAN DRIVE WITHOUT A MAJOR INCIDENT DOING NEIGHBORHOOD CHORES OR PHYSICIANS OFFICE VISITS IF THE AUTO IS GOING 40 MPH OR UNDER, AND WHEN TAKEN TO BE SERVICED BY ME AND CHECKED, IT IS NOT SHOWING UP. RECENTLY MY AUTO BOGGED DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY ONLY GOING 50 MPH WHILE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 70, I WAS FRIGHTENED BY THIS OCCURRENCE AND I FELT THE AUTO WAS GOING TO STOP AND I WOULD BE UNABLE TO GET OUT OF HARMS WAY! I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN ON A FIXED INCOME AND I AM ASKING FOR GOODWILL REPAIRS CONCERNING THESE PROBLEM AS WELL AS A REPAIR FOR THE CHIPPING PAINT. WOULD YOU PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME SO THESE CAN BE RESOLVED? *TR

ODI #10610440AIR BAGS1 INJURY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ERRONEOUSLY AND SHATTERED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000. UPDATED 8/28/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. UPDATED 11/12/2014 *JS

ODI #10586078VISIBILITY

THE WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTINUALLY COMES OFF THE TRACK. I HAVE HAD IT FIXED, BUT IT STILL COMES OFF AND IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET THE WINDOW BACK UP. I HAVE NO CHILDREN AND USUALLY RIDE ALONE TO WORK SO NO ONE 'PLAYS' WITH THE UP/DOWN BUTTON. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WILL SOMETIMES NOT COME UP. I HAVE TO HAVE SOMEONE MANUALLY PULL IT UP WHILE I PRESS THE BUTTON. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. *TR

ODI #10586080AIR BAGS

FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON THE SRS AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. I HAD NOT BEEN IN ANY KIND OF CRASH OR ALMOST CRASH. THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER SAID THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH IT AND HONDA HAD DID A RECALL BUT MY CAR WAS OUT OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD THAT HONDA SET UP SO THEY WOULD CHARGE ME $400.00 TO FIX. *TR

ODI #10586077ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY DIE. DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU ARE GOING 20 MILES OR 60 MILES AN HOUR. I CAN CRANK IT AFTER A FEW MOMENTS AND IT STARTS BACKUP. SOMETIMES IT TAKES SEVERAL TRIES. WHEN DRIVING, IT WILL SOMETIMES JERK SLIGHTLY LIKE IT IS NOT GETTING FUEL. RECENTLY, IT WOULD NOT START I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT SUBSEQUENTLY STARTED RIGHT UP. THE HONDA DEALER THOUGHT IT COULD BE MY OLD ALARM SYSTEM SO THEY REMOVED IT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED INTERMITTENTLY. I TOOK THE CAR BACK. THEY AGAIN PLACED IT ON THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND TOLD ME THERE WERE VARIOUS THINGS WRONG WITH MY OLDER MODEL CAR. HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING IT TO STALL OUT. DEFINITELY IT WAS A FUEL DELIVERY ISSUE SO THEY SAID REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP COULD BE IT. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP (WITH GENUINE HONDA PARTS) AND STILL THE PROBLEM PERSISTS INTERMITTENTLY ALMOST ON A DAILY BASIS. YOU NEVER KNOW IF IT IS GOING TO START OR DIE WHEN DRIVING. I HAVE HAD A NEW BATTERY INSTALLED AND EVERYTHING I CAN THINK OF CHECKED. I CANNOT AFFORD TO INVEST ANY MORE MONEY IN MY OLDER MODEL CAR AND WITH THE ENGINE STALLING IT IS, OF COURSE, NOT REALLY SAFE TO DRIVE. HOWEVER, WHEN I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM, I LEARNED THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON HONDA CAR MODELS STARTING WITH 1997 MODELS (MINE IS A 1996) FOR IGNITION PROBLEMS THAT SOUND EXACTLY LIKE THE ONE I AM CURRENTLY HAVING THAT THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY. IS THERE ANYTHING LEFT I CAN DO. THE CAR WILL SOMETIMES START RIGHT UP AND DRIVE WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM AT ALL. IT IS VERY STRANGE. *TR

ODI #10468464AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSCRASH1 INJURY

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET IN MY 1996 HONDA CIVIC WHEN A 2004 GMC YUKON SUV CAME HURLING AROUND THE CORNER OF AN INTERSECTING STREET AHEAD OF ME. THE DRIVER OF THE YUKON FAILED TO STAY IN HIS LANE AS HE ROUNDED THE CORNER AND HIT MY HONDA CIVIC HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT MY HEAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD SO HARD THAT IT LEFT A BUBBLE PROTRUDING OUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF MY WINDSHIELD. IN THE SHAPE OF MY HEAD ( I HAVE PHOTOS OF WINDSHIELD DAMAGE) RIGHT BEFORE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I WAS ALSO WEARING A SEAT BELT WITH SHOULDER RESTRAINT. AS A RESULT OF THE COLLISION I SUSTAINED A BRAIN CONCUSSION. I HAVE ALWAYS BELIEVED THAT A DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT WITH SHOULDER RESTRAINT WAS DESIGNED TO KEEP MY HEAD OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD IN THE EVENT OF A HEAD-ON COLLISION. EVIDENTLY BOTH THE SEAT BELT AND AIRBAG FAILED TO PROTECT ME FROM HITTING THE WINDSHIELD IN THE COLLISION I WAS IN. (I HAVE A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT AND PRESENTLY AM STILL IN POSSESSION OF MY TOTALED OUT VEHICLE. *TR

ODI #10450288EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CLEAR PLASTIC OVER HEADLIGHT CLOUDING UP REDUCING LIGHT AVAILABLE. *TR

ODI #10441428POWER TRAIN

THE TRANSMISSION INPUT SHAFT BEARING IS HAVING ISSUES. MAKES NOISE WHEN CLUTCH IS NOT PRESSED IN BUT ITS OK WHEN PRESSED. I HEARD HONDA DID RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE.. NEED HELP TO FIX IT.. *TR

ODI #10371903TIRES

UPON INSPECTIONS AT THE TIRE STORE, ALL 4 OF 4 PIRELLI P3000 CINTURATO (P185/65R-14) TIRES ON MY PASSENGER CAR HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, PER THE TIRE TECHNICIAN. THE TECHNICIAN SHOWED ME A CRACK IN THE RUBBER RUNNING THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE SIDEWALLS, NOT FAR FROM THE TREAD AREA. EVENTUALLY, HE SAID THE TREAD WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE IF THE TIRE REMAINED IN SERVICE. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT AND REPLACEMENT RECEIPTS. I BELIEVE THE TIRES WERE BEING RETURNED TO THE PIRELLI MANUFACTURER. *TR

ODI #10370496ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MY 1996 HONDA CIVIC WOULD NOT START ONE MORNING, I HAD INITIALLY THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO THE CHILLY WEATHER. A WEEK LATER, WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65+ MPH, ALL OF A SUDDEN, MY CAR STALLED AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF!!!! AFTER MY CAR FINISHES COASTING ON THE FREEWAY (AND RESIDENTIAL ROAD), I WILL HAVE A LITTLE PROBLEM TRYING TO RESTART MY CAR, BUT IT WILL EVENTUALLY RESTART! I WAS SCARED FOR MY LIFE FOR THE OBVIOUS REASONS (ONE SECOND YOU'RE GOING 65MPH AND THE NEXT, YOUR CAR DIES ON THE FREEWAY WITH CARS SPEEDING BEHIND YOU)!! I FOUND ONLINE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR CERTAIN HONDAS & ACURAS (1997 TO 2000 MODELS OF ACCORD, CIVIC, PRELUDE, CR-V, AND ODYSSEY AND SOME 1999 ACURA TL SEDANS AND CERTAIN 1997 TO 1999 CL COUPES). THE PROBLEM IS, MY CAR IS A 1996 CIVIC AND IT IS NOW DECEMBER 2010, SO THEREFORE, IT IS NOT COVERED WITH MANUFACTURE!! I'LL BET MY LIFE THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW OF THIS DEFECT WITH THEIR HONDAS BECAUSE #1, THEY PROBABLY WERE NOT THE 1ST OWNER OF THEIR HONDA SO THEY WOULD NOT OF BEEN AWARE OF THE RECALL, AND #2, EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN YEARS SINCE THE RECALL, I BELIEVE THAT IT IS STILL A LIFE THREATENING ISSUE FOR MYSELF AND FOR ALL OTHER DRIVERS DUE TO THE MANUFACTURES FAULT!!! THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE RESOLVED AND RE-EVALUATED ASAP, AS LIVES ARE AT STAKE!!!! *TR

ODI #10343045AIR BAGSCRASH

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A CAR IN THE OPPOSITE LANE TURNED IN FRONT OF MY 1996 HONDA CIVIC LX AS I ENTERED THE INTERSECTION WITH A GREEN LIGHT TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR. I PROMPTLY SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND I HIT THE OTHER CAR ESSENTIALLY HEAD ON. THE IMPACT LEFT MY CIVIC'S FRONT BUMPER AND UNDERLYING METAL SUPPORT BEAM LYING IN THE INTERSECTION, ALONG WITH THE ANTIFREEZE THAT WAS RAPIDLY DRAINING EVERYWHERE. I HIT THE OTHER CAR'S FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE FROM ITS WHEEL WELL TO THE FRONT BUMPER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *TR

ODI #10294168EQUIPMENT

SUBJECT WAS DRIVING SOUTH ON I55 STEVENSON EXPRESSWAY IN CHICAGO, IL IN 1996 HONDA CIVIC. GAS PEDAL STUCK ON FLOOR MAT CAUSING ACCELERATION. SUBJECT WAS NOT ABLE TO DE-ACCELERATE. THIS WAS DURING EVENING RUSH HOUR STILL DAYLIGHT. SUBJECT PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL PUT HAZARD LIGHTS ON STARTED HONKING AND WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GET CAR ONTO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. SUBJECT PULLED FLOOR MAT OUT AND DROVE IMMEDIATELY TO THE CONTINENTAL HONDA DEALERSHIP ON LAGRANGE ROAD IN LAGRANGE IL TO REPORT THE INCIDENT AND HAVE CAR CHECKED. DEALER SAID IT WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. SUBJECT NEVER PUT THE FLOOR MAT BACK ON DRIVERS SIDE. *TR

ODI #10281966AIR BAGSCRASH1 DEATH1 INJURY

FRONT AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY IN CRASH. *TR

ODI #10272385SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENTCRASH1 INJURY

ON APRIL 20, 2007, I WRECKED MY CIVIC ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SUDDENLY HIT THEIR BRAKES, AND WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES WHICH DID NOT WORK PROPERLY CAUSING MY CAR FISHTAILED AND RUN INTO THE CEMENT FREEWAY DIVIDER. MY CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS, AND I HAD TO BUY ANOTHER CAR. *TR

ODI #10264425POWER TRAIN

I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM THE DEALER LAST WEEK (96 HONDA CIVIC WITH 140,000 MI). I NOTICED RIGHT AWAY THAT WHEN I PRESS THE GAS, IT REVS UP A LITTLE AND CATCHES. BASICALLY, ITS CHOPPY WHEN I PRESS ONTO THE GAS AND IT SOUNDS LIKE THE COMMON RECALL. IT SEEMS DANGEROUS BC IT SHAKES THE VEHICLE A BIT. *TR

ODI #10214507ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CAR SHIFTS HARD INTO NEXT GEAR (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) ALSO DRIVES ROUGH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS A 420 CODE (CATALYTIC CONVERTER). *TR

ODI #10183913VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 HONDA CIVIX DX. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD TO ENGAGE. THE DEALER MAILED HER RECALL 99I002000 REGARDING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE ON DECEMBER 24, 2006. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 162,956. *AK UPDATED 03/30/07. *JB

ODI #10158734AIR BAGS

OUR SRS LIGHT CAME ON ONE SATURDAY WITH NO ACCIDENT OR REASON. WE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD US THE CODE SHOWED THAT THE SRS COMPUTER MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $750. AFTER READING ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS, I WAS SHOCKED THAT THEY DIDN'T TELL US THAT THIS WAS A COMMON COMPLAINT AND THEY ARE SO QUICK TO CHARGE US THE MOST EXPENSIVE AMOUNT WHEN IT IS PROBABLY A WEAK BATTERY THAT SET IT OFF IN THE FIRST PLACE!! THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE FIXED BECAUSE WE DRIVE AROUND WITHOUT AIRBAGS FOR REASONS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE OWNERS!! JUST BECAUSE A BATTERY GOES WEAK, OR YOU SET AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE ON THE SEAT, OUR AIRBAGS SHOULDN'T STOP WORKING!!!! *JB

ODI #10153052EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER WINDOWS WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. ALSO, THE HAZARD LIGHT WAS INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

ODI #10151481AIR BAGS

AIR BAGS: FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE SRS LIGHT SUDDENLY CAME ON FOR NO REASON, TOOK IT TO A REPUTABLE HONDA DEALER. WAS TOLD I HAD TO REPLACE THE MODULE. COST IS AROUND $800 - $ 900. THE CAR SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENT. ON A LIMITED INCOME, I DON'T THINK I CAN FIX THIS SOON, DO NOT LIKE DRIVING THE CAR WITH THE SRS LIGHT ON, WORRIED BAGS MAY OR MAY NOT DEPLOY WHEN I NEED THEM TO. WORRY AIR BAGS MAY DEPLOY FOR NO REASON. *JB

ODI #10151347ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHES THE OF 75 MPH THERE IS A BURNING SMELL THAT COMES FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED ON A QUARTERLY BASIS. SERVICING INCLUDES AN OIL AND FLUID CHANGE AND A TRANSMISSION CHECK. *NM

ODI #10151261AIR BAGS

THE SRS LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF. I'M AFRAID THIS MAY BE A SAFETY HAZARD. *JB

ODI #10150673AIR BAGS

I OWN HONDA CIVIC EX 1996 VIN [XXX]. THE SRS LIGHT TURNED ON AFTER REPLACING THE BATTERY. WHEN I TOOK IT TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS, THEY SAY THE COMPUTER IS FAULTY AND IT NEED TO BE REPLACED TO FIX THIS AND TILL THEN, THE AIRBAGS WON'T ENGAGE. MY CAR WAS NEVER EXPOSED TO ANY ACCIDENTS OR ABNORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. HONDA HAS A FAULTY COMPUTER SRS SYSTEM AND THIS CAUSES SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHERE AIR BAGS WON'T ACTIVATE. *JB UPDATED 07/17/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

ODI #10139286SEAT BELTS

I HAVE OWNED 4 HONDA CIVIC'S OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. AN 1988 4 DOOR SEDAN, 91 HATCHBACK, 95 HATCHBACK, AND NOW A RECENTLY ACQUIRED 96 HATCHBACK. THEY ALL HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BELTS FAILING TO RETRACT, AND SOMETIMES LOCKING WHEN NOT DESIRED, LIKE WHEN TURNING MY BODY TO CHECK MY BLIND SPOT MERGING ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY , OR BACKING UP. THEY HANG LOOSELY AROUND THE OCCUPANT AT TIMES, AND GET SHUT IN THE DOORS DAMAGING THE INTERIOR PANELS BECAUSE THEY FAIL TO RETRACT UNLESS FED BACK INTO THE RETRACTOR BY HAND. MANY PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ON THE INTERNET FORUMS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THEY ARE UNSAFE AS THEY MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE DRIVER DURING AN ACCIDENT AND MAY JAM HOLDING THE DRIVER TIGHT IN CERTAIN INSTANCES MENTIONED ABOVE. I HAVE NOT REPLACED THE SEAT BELTS AT THIS TIME, I WILL BE CORRESPONDING WITH OUR HONDA DEALER ABOUT REPLACEMENT SHORTLY. *NM

ODI #10136829VISIBILITY

MY 1996 HONDA CIVIC HX HAS DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FAILURE WHERE THE WINDOW FALLS OFF THE TRACK AND WILL NOT GO UP OR DOWN. ALSO, THE WINDOW MOLDING AROUND THE DRIVER'S WINDOW BUCKLES AND CAUSES THE WINDOW TO FALL OFF THE TRACK. HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED SEVERAL TIMES AND STILL HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM RECURRING. HAVE READ MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS AS TO THIS SAME PROBLEM, AND AM WONDERING WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN SOME SORT OF RECALL. *JB

ODI #10118520AIR BAGS

SRS LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON WITH NO TROUBLE CODES. *AK

ODI #10117898VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCRASH2 INJURIES

I HAVE A 1996 HONDA ACCORD WITH 121,000 MILE. WHEN I PULLED INTO PARKING SPACE TODAY MY ENGINE REVVED AND WOULD NOT STOP. IT HYDRO PLANED OVER A SIDEWALK AND HIT A BUILDING, THEN BOUNCED OFF BUILDING WHILE I WAS HITTING THE BRAKES, AND THEY WOULD NOT STOP THE CAR. THERE WERE JUST MINOR INJURIES. *AK

ODI #10115368SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ,AND PULLED OVER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK

ODI #10111094AIR BAGS

AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE SRS WARNING LIGHT WOULD STAY ILLUMINATED UNTIL VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

ODI #10108296AIR BAGS

THE SRS LIGHT ON THE DASH OF MY 1996 HONDA CIVIC HAD COME ON 5 TIMES THE PAST 18 MONTHS. I HAD TAKEN IT TO A HONDA DEALERSHIP IN SAN BRUNO, CA ON ALL THESE INCIDENTS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT TO THEIR SHOP, THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS THE CAUSED BY A WEAK BATTERY. THEN ON THE SECOND AND THIRD INCIDENTS, ALL THEY DID WAS RESET THE ALARM CODE. ON NOVEMBER 24, 2004 I TOOK THE THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND COMPLAINED, AGAIN, ABOUT THE SRS LIGHT COMING ON. THIS TIME, I HAD BEEN TOLD THAT THEY PULLED OUT AN ERROR CODE OF DTC 8-5 AND HAD RESET THE ALARM CODE. I HAD BEEN TOLD TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO THEM IF THE SRS LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE SAME DELAERSHIP TODAY BECAUSE THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN ON JANUARY 27, 2005 (5TH TIME). THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THEY PULLED UP THE CODE DTC 8-5 AND CLEARED THE CODE. HOWEVER, THEY WANT ME TO SPEND $600 (PARTS AND LABOR) TO REPLACE THE SRS UNIT THIS TIME. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS DEFINITELY A FACTORY DEFECT WITH THE SRS SYSTEM OF MY 1996 HONDA CIVIC.*AK

ODI #10106005LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

I PURCHASED 1996 HONDA CIVIC EX COUPE FROM DEALER ON DEC 23, 2004 CAR WAS CHECKED BY DEALERSHIP BEFORE RELEASING I AM VERY PLEASED WITH VEHICLE HAS RUN WONDERFULLY BUT AM HAVING TROUBLE WITH TRUNK. EVERY TIME IT RAINS THE TRUNK GETS SOAKED, CANNOT FIND ENTRANCE SPOT, THERE IS MOLD ON TIRE COVER MAKING ME THINK THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM BEFORE. IT APPEARS THAT DEALER HAS PUT A NEW SEAL AROUND TRUNK B/C RUBER LOOKS BRAND NEW, ANY SUGGESTIONS???THANK YOU. *AK

ODI #10095724AIR BAGS

1996 HONDA CIVIC EX SEDAN, SRS LIGHT STAYS ON. APPARENTLY, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MANY HONDAS (ACCORDS, CIVICS FROM SEVERAL YEARS). DEALERS CHARGE $90+/- TO DIAGNOSE AND RESET, OFTEN DUE TO FALSE CODES. OR, WORSE YET, THEY MAY RECOMMEND VERY COSTLY REPLACEMENT OF SENSORS, COMPUTERS, ETC. AFTER WHICH THE LIGHTS COME BACK ON ANYWAY. MANY WEBSITES BLOGS, POSTS, ETC. INDICATE OWNERS ARE RESETTING THEIR OWN SRS LIGHTS, OR SIMPLY IGNORING THEM. SOUNDS LIKE A MAJORITY OF 90'S HONDAS & ACURAS ARE DRIVING AROUND WITH POTENTIALLY DISABLED AIR BAGS. HONDA AMERICA HAS AVOIDED RESPONSIBILITY TO THIS POINT. WE DRIVE WITH THE LIGHT ON, ALWAYS USING OUR SEATBELTS, AND HOPING THE AIR BAGS DON'T DEPLOY BY MISTAKE. SAD, FOR SUCH AN OTHERWISE EXCELLENT COMPANY.*AK

ODI #10091224AIR BAGS

1996 HONDA CIVIC SRS LIGHT ON. RESOLVED ONLY AT DEALER COST OF $1100 TO REPLACE CONTROL MODULE. RESEARCH ON INTERNET INDICATES THIS IS A POPULAR RECURRENT PROBLEM YET THERE ARE NO RECALLS OR TSBS. PLEASE HELP. NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO GO FOR POSSIBLE REIMBURSEMENT OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THX.*AK

ODI #10091750ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WHILE DRIVING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

ODI #10084050ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE STALLEED. CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

ODI #10075742VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCRASH1 INJURY

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 40 MPH. THE CONSUMER HIT THE BRAKES, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. HE FINALLY WENT OFF THE ROAD INTO A GARDEN AND HIT A WALL. THE CONSUMER WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS CHECKED OUT AND RELEASED. THE POLICE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. CONSUMER WAS THEN ADVISED BY THE POLICE TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. *AK RECALL# 99I002000. *SC

ODI #10079041AIR BAGS

THE SRS LIGHT ON MY 1996 HONDA CIVIC REMAINS ON. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER TWICE DURING THE LAST TWO WEEKS. THE FIRST VISIT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHARGED ME $89.00 TO RUN A "DIAGNOSTIC". I WAS TOLD THE SRS WAS "RETOOLED" AND THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE OKAY. TWO DAYS LATER THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. SERVICE PERSONNEL TOLD ME I NEEDED TO BRING THE CAR IN AGAIN SOON. THERE WAS NO CHARGE, BUT I WAS TOLD IF THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, THE MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE COST IS USUALLY $460.00, I WAS TOLD. ALSO I'D NEED TO CALL AND MAKE AN APPOINTMENT IN ADVANCE SINCE THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT STOCK THE MODULE- IT WOULD HAVE TO BE ORDERED. WHEN I ASKED IF THE CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE, SERVICE PERSONNEL ANSWERED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. TWO DAYS LATER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THAT WAS LAST WEEKEND. I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. AN INTERNET SEARCH I PERFORMED HAS TURNED UP QUITE A FEW CONSUMERS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS WELL AS SIMILAR RUN-AROUNDS FROM DEALERS: HTTP://WWW.AUTOFAN.COM/FORUM_THREAD.ASP?MESSAGE=7364 WILL THE AIRBAGS WORK ON IMPACT? IF I HAVE THE MODULE REPLACED, WILL THE SYSTEM WORK? THESE ARE MY CONCERNS. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY HONDA IS NOT BEING REQUIRED TO ADDRESS AND REMEDY THIS SAFETY ISSUE. *AK

ODI #10072618ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFIRE

CIVIC HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 24 HOURS AND WHEN I LOOKED OUTSIDE MY APARTMENT WINDOW IT WAS ON FIRE. THE FAILURE SEEMED TO START IN THE DASH WIRING SOMEWHERE. THE FIRE STARTED THERE AS THE MOST DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE FRONT PORTION OF THE CAR AND THE DASH WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS NOT DAMAGED, THE REAR SEAT WAS DAMAGED BUT NOT DESTROYED BY FIRE COMPLETELY, AND THE TRUNK WAS UNTOUCHED. FRONT WINDOW BLEW OUT AND THE SAFETY GLASS (MORE LIKELY THE PLASTIC FILM IN BETWEEN GLASS SHEETS) MELTED, BOTH FRONT DOOR WINDOWS BLEW OUTWARDS, AND MOONROOF GLASS SHATTERED. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THEY PUT IT OUT. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. IT WAS JUNKED. NO INSURANCE CLAIM WAS FILED ON IT BECAUSE IT WAS PAID OFF AND WE WERE ONLY CARRYING LIABILITY ON IT.*AK

ODI #10064885EXTERIOR LIGHTING

THE DEALER REPLACED THE TURN SIGNAL UNIT AT 30,000 MILES. 79,000 LATER THE UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. *NM THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WOULD NOT RESET AFTER THE TURN WAS MADE. *NM

ODI #10060403POWER TRAIN

WHEN THE CAR IS COLD IT IS HARD TO PUT INTO 1ST GEAR AND WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH IT JUMPS UNTIL IT HAS WARMED UP.*AK

ODI #10053783EQUIPMENT

CONSUMER STATED FLOOR MATS WOULD BECAME STUCK UNDER GAS PEDAL. *AK THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE MAT WAS NOT SECURED. THIS ALSO CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT APPLYING THE GAS PEDAL. *SC

ODI #10069730ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE COMPUTER CONTROL ISSUE IS UNRESOLVED. THE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING WERE LOST AFTER A BATTERY EXCHANGE. EXPENSIVE CHARGES FOR HOURLY FISHING EXPEDITIONS HAVE NOT APPEALED TO ME. THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKS IT JUST DOESN'T APPLY TO THE APPROPRIATE BUTTONS ON THE CONTROL PANEL THEY SETTINGS ARE OFF LINE. HONDA WAS NO HELP TO ME. TODAY, MY IGNITION COIL WENT. HONDA SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED VIA FACTORY SERVICE BULLETIN ALTHOUGH THE ACCORD WAS.

ODI #10069814AIR BAGS

THE AIRBAG/SUPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM CHECK LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE LIGHT WAS RESET. A CHARGE OF $90.00 HAD TO BE PAID FOR THE LABOR COST. THEY SAID THE PROBLEM COULD HAVE BEEN BECAUSE I HAD JUS REPLACED THE CAR BATTERY. THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND RESET THE WARNING LIGHT. I WAS OF THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE SUPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM HAS A 10 YEAR WARRANTY, THEREFORE I DON'T BELIEVE I SHOULD HAVE BEEN CHARGED. THE DEALER IS ADAMANT THAT THEY PROPERLY CHARGED ME.

ODI #10052545VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCRASH2 INJURIES

I OWNED A 1996 HONDA CIVIC EX, BOUGHT IT NEW. I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON JUNE 13TH OF 1998. IT WAS CONSIDERED MY FAULT BECAUSE I PULLED OUT INTO THE PATH OF THE OTHER VEHICAL. BUT I DIDN'T, THE CAR TOOK OFF I COULD NOT GET IT TO STOP. ..I TRYED TO GET IT OUT OF THE WAY OF THE OTHER CAR. BUT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY.WHICH ENDED UP IN AN ACCIDENT TOTALING MY CAR, AND HURTING MY BACK! I STILL TO THIS DAY SUFFER WITH MY BACK. I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT THE RECALL ON MY CAR. I DON'T THINK ITS VERY FARE I'VE HAD TO SUFFER ALL THIS TIME AND WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. I WAS HIT IN THE SIDE BY A TRUCK DOING 45-50 MILES AN HOUR. MY PASSENGER AND I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED! AND IF MY CHILDERN HAD BEEN IN THE CAR THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN!!HAS TO MUCH TIME PASSED FOR ME TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT? I HAD TO PAY HIGH INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR 3 YEARS,SUFFER FROM BACK PAIN ALL THE TIME. *AK

ODI #10052547SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

I OWN A 1996 HONDA CIVIC EX,, I AM HAVING ALOT OF TROUBLE WITH ROTORS GOING BAD. I HAVE CHANGED THE BRAKES BOUGHT NEW ROTERS AND I'M HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE ABS NOT WORKING RIGHT.AS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM?*AK

ODI #10051620SEAT BELTS

THE SEAT BELT BECAME TWISTED AROUND THE SEAT ADJUSTER LEVER. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT IN A SUDDEN STOP THE PASSENGER WILL NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT WAS NOT LOCKED IN POSITION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

ODI #10051623VISIBILITY

WHILE DRIVING UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE'S WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER. *JB

ODI #10040747AIR BAGS

THE SRS LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED IT WAS CAUSED BY THE SRS UNIT'S COMPLETE FAILURE WHICH WOULD RENDER THE AIR BAG INOPERATIVE IF THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG COMPONENT IS A SAFETY ITEM AND IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER. *PH *NLM

ODI #10019861POWER TRAINCRASH

THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME STUCK, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *JB. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE STARTED IN OVERDRIVE. *TT *JB

ODI #10026162POWER TRAINCRASH

GEAR SHIFT WAS STUCK AFTER VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON WHILE SITTING AT A RAILROAD CROSSING. WHEN THE MOTOR WAS TURNED ON, THREE MINUTES LATER, THE GEAR SHIFTER JAMMED. THE CONSUMER THEN PLACED THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BOLTED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH WAS TRAVELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. THE GEAR SHIFT WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. *SCC JB

ODI #10023710VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 1996 HONDA CIVIC WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY, AND USUALLY IT DOES NOT WORK. AT TIMES WHEN GOING OVER 40 MPH ON THE RARE OCCASION THAT I HAVE GOTTEN THE CRUISE CONTROL TO WORK, IT JUST CLICKS OFF BY ITSELF. I AM DISABLED AND MUST HAVE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN DRIVING FOR ANY SIGNIFICANT PERIOD OF TIME. I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE IS A FIX FOR THIS. *JB

ODI #10023273ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

MY ENGINE STARTS TO OVERHEAT WHILE IDLING FOR PERIODS LONGER THAN A FEW MINUTES, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S HOT OUT. USING THE A/C TREMENDOUSLY SPEEDS UP THE OVERHEATING PROCESS. TURNING ON THE HEATER COOLS IT DOWN BACK TO NORMAL. I HAVE CHECKED THE FLUIDS AND PERFORMED A RADIATOR FLUSH, AS WELL AS CHECKING BELTS AND THE FAN. *JB

ODI #10018587TIRES

PURCHASED TIRES FROM NTB MODEL NTW 17570TR13 VIPER T OWL 50 ON 6/23/98 MILEAGE 65158. FIRST TIRE SEPARATED ON 8/22/02 MILEAGE 97200, SECOND TIRE SEPARATED (OUT OF ROUND) 9/18/02 MILEAGE 97234, THIRD TIRE BUBBLED 5/11/03 MILEAGE 99517. *NLM

ODI #10011998POWER TRAIN

THE GEAR SHIFTER STUCK AND CAUSED TO SURGE FORWARD RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *NLM

ODI #10009619ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCRASH

BELTS CAME OF PULLEYS, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL RESULTING IN ACOLLISION. ALSO, REPLACED THROTTLE CABLE/EMISSIONS/IGNITION/CV BOOTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *AK

ODI #10009546ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

KEY MOUNT FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO MOVE OUT OF PLACE AND THE CRANKSHAFT TO BE DAMAGED. *TT *JB

ODI #10007289SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHERCRASH

ENGINE FAILED DUE TO FAULTY KEY MOUNT ON CRANKSHAFT, AND 2 BELTS CAME OFF PULLEY, VEHICLE LOSS CONTROL RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, REPLACED WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, EXHAUST SYSTEM, THROTTLE CABLE, EMISSIONS, AXLES, BRAKES, CV BOOTS, AND FLOOR MAT. *AK 8JB

ODI #10007822AIR BAGS

SRS COMPONENT FAILURE. AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON - TOLD SENSOR UNIT NEEDS REPLACING. AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY UNLESS REPLACED. COST APPROXIMATELY $500. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 85000 MILES.

ODI #10007761VISIBILITY

COMPLAINT ABOUT THE MALFUNCTION ON MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW,AND THE FACT THAT THIS PROBLEM OCCURED OVER THREE TIMES WHILE UNDER HONDA WARRANTY, AND WAS NEVER RESOLVED.

ODI #10000209STEERING

IF A HARD TAKE OFF IS MADE THE STEERING WHEEL ALONG WITH THE CAR ABRUPTLY PULLS RIGHT. I'VE TOOK MY VEHICLE WHICH IS A 1996 HONDA CIVIC EX TO A CERTIFIED REPAIR SHOP AND THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME MY ALIGNMENT WAS IN SPECIFICATIONS. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS AND IN MY OPINION THIS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND EITHER CAUSE OR HAVE AN ACCIDENT.

ODI #8023408ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY COULD TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION IN ANY GEAR. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

ODI #567223ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VEHICLE WAS IDLING ROUGHLY AND EXPERIENCING VIBRATION. THE BELTS WERE ADJUSTED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE MADE A HORRIFIC SOUND. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE HARMONIC BALANCE SCREW HAD COME OUT AND DAMAGED THE BALANCER WITH POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE CRANKSHAFT. THE BALANCER WAS REPLACED. CONSUMER, STILL CONCERNED ABOUT THE DEFECT, BROUGHT VEHICLE IN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY CHARGED FOR CLEANING THE FUEL INJECTORS, HAVING A VALVE ADJUSTMENT AND FOR REPLACEMENT OF SPARK PLUGS. A MONTH LATER THE PROBLEM REOCCURED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. CONSUMER STATES WITH THE NEW ENGINE, THE VEHICLE DRIVES BETTER THAN IT EVER HAS. *JG

ODI #8013674SEATS

FOAM/CUSHION IS GONE FROM HEADREST, AND A METAL PIECE IS STICKING OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE HEAD INJURIES IN EVENT OF A CRASH. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

ODI #763917AIR BAGS

I THINK SRS SHOULD HAVE WARRANTY, WAS RESET BUT LIGHT CAME BACK ON. *AK

ODI #566050AIR BAGS

CONSUMER STATES THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT WARNING LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHICH RESULTED IN THE CESSATION OF THE FLASHING WARNING LIGHT, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED AND THE CONSUMER WOULD BE RESPONSIBILE FOR ADDITIONAL REPAIRS.*JB JG

ODI #8006747AIR BAGSCRASH

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE DID NOT YIELD AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

ODI #8005282AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

WHILE DRIVING, STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH DRIVER SIDE CORNER. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES TO CONSUMER. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHY AIR BAGS NOT TO DEPLOY. *AK

ODI #753374SEATSCRASH2 INJURIES

BOTH SEAT BACKS COLLAPSED WHEN OUR HONDA WAS REAR-ENDED. WE (MY WIFE AND I) WERE STOPPED IN A TRAFFIC JAM (DUE TO AN ACCIDENT AHEAD) ON A DOWNTOWN FREEWAY (I-20 IN MONROE, LA). WE WERE REAR-ENDED AND KNOCKED INTO THE LEFT LANE WHERE WE TRAVELLED DOWN THE LANE FOR SEVERAL CAR LENGTHS, THEN HIT THE GUARD RAIL AND A CAR IN THE LEFT LANE (BY THAT TIME, AT A SLOW SPEED). THE SEAT BACKS OF BOTH SEATS COLLAPSED AND WE WERE LAID BACK. I WAS DRIVING AND PULLED UP WITH THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR, ALTHOUGH WE WERE IN A SKID. THE HEAD REST OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT ALSO BROKE AWAY FROM THE SEAT BACK. MY WIFE AND I SUFFERED ONLY SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE IN OUR NECKS AND LOWER BACKS (STRAINS AND BRUISES), BUT I WAS WONDERING IF THE SEAT BACKS SHOULD HAVE COLLAPSED THE WAY THEY DID. THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR WAS IN TACT AND THE REAR CRUMPLE ZONES WORKED GREAT.*AK

ODI #752473ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CAR SUDDENLYU DIED WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY. *AK

ODI #752280STRUCTURE

LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO DRIVING DURING EXTENSIVE RAIN CONDITIONS. CAR IS BUILT TOO CLOSE TO THE ROAD AND EXCESSIVE WATER ON THE ROAD HAS NO PLACE TO GO EXCEPT UNDER THE CAR. LOST CONTROL EVERY TIME OVER 40MPH, EVEN WITH NEW TIRES. TRADED CAR. TOO AFRAID TO DRIVE IN HEAVY RAIN. ALSO SAW A FATILITY ON THE NEWS ABOUT LOSS OF CONTROL IN HEAVY RAIN WITH A HONDA CIVIC SEDAN. *AK

ODI #562980AIR BAGS

THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE SRS CONTROL UNIT, THE 1995 MODEL VEHICLE WAS RECALLED (96V-217)AND CONSUMER DOES NOT UNDERSTAND WHY HIS VEHICLE YEAR WAS NOT RECALLED. NLM

ODI #895405VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHEN PRESSING ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL IT WOULD STICK. VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY JERK FORWARD OR REVERSE, IF PRESSED TOO HARD. WHENEVER THIS HAPPENS, VEHICLE WOULD RUN ROUGH.*AK *SLC

ODI #749890VISIBILITY

DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGERS SIDE POWER WINDOWS HAVE NUMEROUSLLY FALLEN OFF THEIR TRACKING ASSEMBLIES. THE WINDOWS THEMSELVES HAVE FALLEN OFF THERE HOLDING DEVICES, CAUSING THEM TO FALL WITHIN THE FRAMES OF BOTH DOORS; THEY HAVE NOT BROKEN...YET!!!!. THE WEATHER STRIPPING AND INTERIOR MOLDINGS OF BOTH DOORS HAVE BEEN RUINED DUE TO THE INCIDENTS THAT HAVE OCCURED; BOTH WINDOWS FALL OFF AT VARING SPEEDS BETWEEN 30-75 MPH, MAINLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 55 OR OVER. THESE EVENTS HAVE HAPPENED, APPROXIMATELY 4-6 TIMES.*AK

ODI #748577TIRES

WE WERE DRIVING ON THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY ON FRIDAY 7/06/2001 WHEN WE FIRST STARTED TO HEAR A SOUND COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR OF THE CAR. THE SOUND WORSENED AS WE WENT FASTER. WE WERE DRIVING HOME THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY AND DECIDED TO GET THE SOUND CHECKED OUT AS IT CONTINUED TO GET LOUDER EACH DAY. WE MANAGED TO GET IT TO THE SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TREAD WAS COMING LOOSE FROM THE TIRE. THE VERY NEXT MORNING THE TIRE WENT FLAT. WHEN IT WAS REMOVED, THE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF. I CONSIDER OURSELVES FORTUNATE IN LIGHT OF WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST TO THE EXPLORER OWNERS WITH FIRESTONE TIRES. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF OTHER COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED REGARDING THIS TYPE OF TIRE AND IF THERE IS AN AVENUE TO GET THE REMAINING TIRES REPLACED AT THE COST OF THE MANUFACTUER. THANKS FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME.*AK (DOT NUMBER: W27J TIRESIZE: P815/65R14)

ODI #9003018AIR BAGS

SRS LIGHT FLASHING, CHANGED THE LIGHT, NOW THE COMPUTER NOT WORKING.

ODI #890579VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALER 4-5 TIMES TO REPAIR THROTTLE.VEHICLE HESITATES AT ANY SPEED WITH NO WARNING. WHEN THROTTLE GETS STUCK CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS DOWN ON THROTTLE. THEN EASE UP, AND REAPPLY TO ACCELERATE. DEALER HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM IN ORDER TO REPAIR IT. RECALL 99I002000 DOESN'T AFFECT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DUE TO VIN. *AK

ODI #561450STEERING

THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL BECAUSE THE PINION GEAR IN THE RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE.THE DEFECT WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION. *YH

ODI #745848POWER TRAIN

AFTER SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN OR OTHER MANEUVER, TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ROUGHLY AS YOU ACCELERATE UNLESS THE GAS PEDAL IS DEPRESSED VERY SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY. I'M ASSUMING THE CAR IS DOWNSHIFTED TO 1ST OR 2ND GEAR, BUT THERE'S A VIOLENT JERK AS YOU INCREASE THE SPEED FROM THERE AND I'M AFRAID THIS MIGHT HARM MY TRANSMISSION, SO I TRY TO "BABY" IT, BUT I HATE THAT I CAN'T ACCELERATE NORMALLY.

ODI #745453ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REGULATOR ON THE ALTERNATOR IS CHARGING UP, THEN GOING DOWN THEN UP. LIGHTS ARE AFFECTED.*AK

ODI #744326CHILD SEAT

I AM WRITING TO REPORT A PROBLEM WITH MY EVENFLO ON MY WAY POSITION RIGHT CARSEAT, NOT MY CAR. WE PURCHASED THIS FOR OUR FIRST CHILD AND HAD USED IT LESS THAN 3 MONTHS WHEN IT BROKE! WE WERE SIMPLY TIGHTENING THE SHOULDER HARNESSES, BY PULLING THE STRAP FROM BEHIND, WHEN THE PLASTIC LEVER PIECE (THAT YOU WOULD PUSH DOWN ON TO RELEASE MORE HARNESS) BROKE! IT SNAPPED RIGHT OFF. IT REALLY SCARED ME BECAUSE I HAD TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER IN THE BROKEN CARSEAT TO THE STORE (A 40 MINUTE DRIVE) IN ORDER TO EXCHANGE THIS BROKEN SEAT FOR A NEW ONE. LATER, I GOT IN THE MAIL A BROCHURE FROM EVENFLO SAYING THEY WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. IF THEY WERE AWARE OF IT, WHY DIDN'T THEY DO SOMETHING PRO-ACTIVE -- LIKE RECALLING THESE SEATS AND GIVING US NEW ONES, ONES THAT ARE SAFE AND WON'T BREAK? ALSO, ON OUR REPLACED SEAT, IT IS POSSIBLE TO ACCIDENTALLY PULL THE HARNESSES TOO LOOSE AND THE END OF THE HARNESS COMES THROUGH THE PLASTIC LEVER ON THE BACK. THEN YOU CAN'T TIGHTEN THE HARNESS AGAIN AT ALL! THIS IS NOT A SAFE SEAT IN TERMS OF ITS SHOULDER HARNESS ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM.*AK

ODI #744261AIR BAGS

ACCORDING TO USER MANUAL, SRS SYSTEM SHOULD BE FREE OF TROUBLE FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS, BUT THIS CAR IS ONLY FIVE YEARS OLD,THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT HAS DEFECTS.. *AK

ODI #885271POWER TRAIN

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING A RATTLING SOUND. DEALER FOUND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

ODI #884561VISIBILITY

HEATER CORE WENT OUT, AND MELTED DOWN RADIATOR, AND POSSIBLY ENGINE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS WILLING TO FIX PROBLEM AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.

ODI #743235ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFIRE

I WAS DRIVING AND THE AUTO JUST STOPPED. THIS WAS FIXED AND LESS THEN 2 YEARS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPEN I WAS DRIVING AND THE ENJINE STOPPED. THE SAME THING HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. I FIND IT UNUSUAL THAT THEY ARE WILLING TO FIX THIS UNDER ANOTHER RECALL FOR EMISSION WARRANTY , WHEN I SUBMITTED TO BE REINBURSED IT WAS DENIED. THE FIRST TIME THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE COILS AND INGINITION LOOKED AS IF IT HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. I AM GETTING CONCERNED OVER THIS AND THE FUTURE OF THIS IGNITIONS.

ODI #881934POWER TRAIN

TRANSMISSION BLEWOUT. HONDA MADE THIS TYPE OF TRANSMISSION FOR ONLY ONE YEAR. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO PURCHASE ANOTHER TRANSMISSION FOR VEHICLE. ONLY HONDA COULD REPAIR THIS COMPONENT FOR $ 4000.00. *AK *SLC

ODI #881424ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

HARMONIC BALANCER BOLT HAS BROKEN IN HALF AND CAUSED ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN; DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMERTHAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL, AND WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

ODI #741523VISIBILITY

FRONT WINDOWS BIND OR HAVE COME OUT OF THE RUN CHANNEL. *AK

ODI #739533VISIBILITY

DRIVER SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOW OFF TRACK.*AK

ODI #737732PARKING BRAKE

THE BUTTON ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE STICKS. "FIXED" SEVERAL TIMES W/O SUCCESS. THE BRAKE WILL NOT ENGAGE IN THIS CONDITION AND IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD. *AK

ODI #875220AIR BAGS

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER CLEARED CODE, AND SAID NO DEFECT WAS FOUND. CONSUMER STATED THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED. *AK

ODI #874778VISIBILITY

ONGOING PROBLEM WITH DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW COMING OFF TRACK DURING COLD WEATHER. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM KEPT REOCCURRING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

ODI #735618ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DONT UNDERSTAND WHY I NEED A NEW ENGINE WITH SUCH LOW MILEAGE, I KEEP GOOD C ARE OF MY CAR TOO! *AK

ODI #735320POWER TRAIN2 INJURIES

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

ODI #873519AIR BAGS

AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.*AK

ODI #734634UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: )

ODI #734164VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCRASH2 INJURIES

WHILE PARKING THE CAR AT AN APARTMENT COMPLEX, I SLOWLY PULLED THE CAR INTO A SPOT. THE CAR FOLLOWING SAW MY BRAKE LIGHTS. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND WAS ABOUT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THERE WAS A STRANGE NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE OVERDRIVE AND THE CAR SURGED FORWARD INTO A REINFORCED CONCRETE WALL. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE THE WHOLE TIME BUT I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR, THE WALL STOPPED US FROM MOVING. MY MOTHER WAS A PASSENGER AND SAID THAT I SHOUTED" WHAT IS HAPPENING?" WE SUSTAINED INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT AND HAVE BEEN OUT OF WORK.

ODI #733907UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NO SUMMARY

ODI #870436PARKING BRAKE

WAS REACHING TO RELEASE EMERGENCY BRAKE & NOTICED BUTTON WAS NOT ON VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALER AFTER HAVING EMERGENCY BRAKES RELEASED. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC ENTIRE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

ODI #731068ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR EMISSION PROBLEMS. MY CAR HAS HAD 3 EMMISSION RELATED REPAIRS WITH A 6 MONTH PERIOD. IT RESULTED IN A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM THAT I WAS TOLD WAS NOT COVERED. *AK

ODI #730467TIRES

BECAUSE OF REPORTS I CHECKED MY CAR, THE TREAD SEPARATION WAS OBVIOUS. I HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 185SR15 )

ODI #730467TIRES

BECAUSE OF REPORTS I CHECKED MY CAR, THE TREAD SEPARATION WAS OBVIOUS. I HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 185SR15 )

ODI #867654SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

RECALL 96V10 000/BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:CHECK VALVE: REPORTING AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

ODI #867287AIR BAGSCRASH

WHEN VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 30 -40 MPH AND REAR ENDED A 1986, CHEVROLET S10, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS. OWNER NOT SURE IF THE VEHICLE WILL BE TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

ODI #726452ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

ODI #725813AIR BAGSCRASH

REARENDED A STOPPED VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING APPROX 20-25 MPH. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON 10-14-99. ABOUT 6-7 MONTHS LATER, BEGAN HAVING INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH SRS LIGHT STAYING ON WHILE DRIVING. AROUND 7/15/2000, SRS LIGHT BEGAN TO CONSISTENTLY STAY ON WHILE DRIVING. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE SRS CONTROL UNIT AT A COST TO ME OF $450.

ODI #725732ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CAR WOULD NOT START. TOLD BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEPARTMENT THE ENGINE WAS FLOODED. THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR 2 DAYS WITHOUT AN ATTEMPTED START SO I DON'T KNOW HOW THE ENGINE COULD BE FLOODED. WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN.*AK

ODI #725494UNKNOWN OR OTHER

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

ODI #724491ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD UNDER HEAT SHIELD- HONDA DID COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

ODI #724492EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,SEATS

BOTH HEADLIGHT GOT WATER IN THEM WHEN CAR WASHED-REPLACED SEALS AND LENSES-WARRANTY, WINDSHIELD MADE HOWLING NOISE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS-RESEALED TWICE-WARRANTY, LEFT FRONT SEAT WOULD NOT MOVE BACK AND FORTH-REPLACED TRACK-WARRANTY, DEAD BATTERY-REPLACED-WARRANTY, RT FRONT SEATBELT WOULD NOT RETRACT-INSTALLED NEW SEATBELT-WARRANTY. *AK

ODI #863734ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WHILE DRIVING COULD HEAR NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE THEN IT WOULD STALL. HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER WHERE THEY FOUND OUT THAT ENGINE HAD A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM, AND THAT CAUSED IT TO FAIL. *AK

ODI #862869AIR BAGSCRASH2 INJURIES

WHEN VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND PUSHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG. OTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55 MPH. DRIVER'S VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK *ML

ODI #722544ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MY CAR HAS A NEW TIMING BELT, A NEW IGNITION CONTROL MODULE " IGNITOR" NEW PLUGS, AND FUEL IS GETTING TO THE ENGINE AND FIRE IS GOING TO PLUGS BUT MY CAR STILL WILL NOT START. IS IT POSSIBLE THAT THERE IS A SENSOR THAT WILL WILL CAUSE THE CAR NOT TO START.? I HAVE JUST BECOME AWARE OF THE THROTTLE PROBLEM AND IT WAS A RECALL BUT I DID NOT RECEIVE NOTICE. IS THIS THE PROBLEM? AT THE BOTTTOM PULLEY OF THE TIMING BELT THERE IS A SENSOR, WILL THAT CAUSE MY CAR NOT TO START. I NEED HELP AND WHEN I WENT TO HONDA HERE IN COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA ON GREYSTONE BLVD THE PARTS DEPARTMENT HAD NO IDEA WHAT I NEEDED OR EVEN WHAT A IGNITION CONTROL MODULE WAS....I NEED ASSTSANCE WITHT HIS MATTER AND I EXPECT FOR SOMEONE TO CONTACT ME ASAP....THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *AK

ODI #720252STRUCTURE1 INJURY

WHEN OPENING, TRUNK LID REBOUNDS STRIKING OPERATOR IN HEAD, CAUSING CONCUSSION

ODI #858100AIR BAGS

WHILE DRIVING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP AT 5MPH AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

ODI #857039AIR BAGSCRASH

DAUGHTER COMING HOME FROM WORK WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL. WOKE UP, AND HIT THE GUARDRAIL. VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER AND SPUN, WINDING UP NOSE DOWN IN A DITCH. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

ODI #856038ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CAR LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING AND SOMETIMES IT CAN JERK . IT WILL STALL WHEN IDLING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE CAUS EOF THE PROBLEM.

ODI #717432ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TURNED CAR OFF. CAR BEGAN TO HONK WILDLY, INTERIOR LIGHTS FLASHED, DOOR LOCKED AND UNLOCKED, AND RADIO IS WITHOUT POWER. HAD TO PULL UNDER HOOD HORN FUSE TO STOP POWERING THE ELECTRICAL SHORT. THIS FUSE POWERS HORN AND BRAKE LIGHTS. FUSE MUST REMAIN PULLED TO KEEP HORN FROM SOUNDING. PREVIOUSLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS. THESE WERE FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. LATEST PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED BEFORE BUT DID NOT INCLUDE DOOR LOCKS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS. AFRAID UNDER DASH ELECTRICAL SHORT WILL CAUSE ACCIDENT (AUTO-DEPLOY AIRBAGS, ETC. WHILE DRIVING). *AK

ODI #550329POWER TRAIN

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEM REGISTERING VEHICLE, THROUGH A TITLE SEARCH A COMPANY REVEALED ODOMETER FRAUD. NLM

ODI #716719ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WITH ONLY 32,808 MILES ON MY VEHICLE, I AM REPLACING BOTH THE FRONT AND THE REAR OXYGEN SENSORS. THIS REPAIR CARRIES A PRICE TAG OF OVER $500. I AM OUT OF WARRANTY AS THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN APRIL OF 1996. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM, BUT WHEN I RESPONDED TO THE RECALL AND VISITED THE HONDA DEALER IN MY AREA, I WAS TOLD TO BRING IT BACK BETWEEN THE MILEAGE RANGE OF 50,000 TO 75,000 MILES. *AK

ODI #852036SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

WHENEVER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, FRONT BRAKES WOULD CHATTER WHEN DRIVING 55MPH THE BRAKES WOULD PULSATE. AT LOW SPEED THEY WOULD NOT FEEL THE PULSATING. BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR BRAKES. ROTORS & PADS HAD BEEN CHANGED. SO FAR, ONLY HAPPENED 3 TIMES. *AK

ODI #716133AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, INDICATING THAT THE AIRBAG IS DISFUNCTIONING AND RECENTLY THE HORN AND THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING TOO. *AK

ODI #714058PARKING BRAKE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1996 HONDA CIVIC DX EXPERIENCES STICKY ACCELERATION, MUST APPLY CONSIDERABLE PRESSURE TO ACCELATOR WHEN STOPPED WHICH CAUSES CAR TO LUNGE FORWARD. THIS WAS REPORTED TO DEALER WHILE UNDER WARRANTY AND APPEARED TO BE CORRECTED, BUT CONDITION REAPPEARED. CAR WAS RECALLED FOR FUEL THROTTLE AND REPAIRED, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE STICKY ACCELERATOR. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT ENGAGE MOST OF THE TIME. THE BUTTON TO RELEASE THE BRAKE STAYS IN WHICH KEEPS THE BRAKE DISENGAGED. THE WINDSHIELD WHISTLES AT ROAD SPEEDS.

ODI #713425ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE SHUTS DOWN THEN WHEN RESTARTED, IT KNCOKS LOUDLY. *AK

ODI #712830STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE REMOTE DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING WHEN THE CAR HAD BEEN SITTING FOR A WEEK IN THE DRIVEWAY. APPARENTLY A "CRYSTAL" WHICH CONTROLS THIS BROKE. THERE WAS NO RESON ON MY PART WHY IT SHOULD HAVE BROKEN. I DON'T SEE WHY I SHOULD PAY $450 FOR SOMETHING THAT IS A DEFECT AND HAS BEEN FIXED NUMEROUS TIMES BY MY MECHANIC IN CIVICS OF THE SAME YEAR. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HAS FAILED IN NUMEROUS CIVICS FROM 1996 ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, LEADING US TO BELIEVE THAT BOTH OF THESE PROBLEMS ARE DEFECTS.

ODI #849089UNKNOWN OR OTHERCRASH

WHILE TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL REPAIRS OF FLOOR MATS. VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION DUE TO THE THROTTLE STICKING AS A RERSULT OF FLOOR MAT GETTING ENTANGLE D WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. RECALL 99E15000. *AK

ODI #845493AIR BAGSCRASH2 INJURIES

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON A WET ROAD APPLIED THE BRAKES, VEHICLE COULDN'T STOP ON TIME, AND REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER OF AIR BAG DEPLOYED.*AK

ODI #848346PARKING BRAKE

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE LEVER WILL NOT REMAIN IN THE SET POSITION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL. DEALER REPLACED THE SPRING INSIDE THE LEVER MECHANISM WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

ODI #548655UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FLOOR MATS CAUSED ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO STAY DEPRESSED RESULTING IN VEHICLE HITTING TREE DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AND CONTROL. MJS

ODI #548467VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NOTICE SENT TO CONSUMER FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR CABLE DUE TO POSSIBLE FAILURE, CONSUMER NOT ABLE TO HAVE REPAIRS COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. MJS

ODI #711323AIR BAGS

MY ABS- AIRBAG SYSTEM LIGHT APPEARED ON MY DASHBOARD AROUND 55,000 MILES. MY HONDA HAS NOT HAD ANY PROBEMS WHAT SO EVER. I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A WRECK OR SLIGHT FENDER BENDER. YET SOMEHOW MY AIRBAG DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. I TOOK MY VEH. TO THE DLRSHIP AND THEY ADVISE ME MY AIRBAG MOTOR DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE AND I WOULD NEED A NEW AIRBAG MOTOR. MY MOTHER HAS THE SAME YR/MAKE AS MY VEHICLE AS SHE ALSO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM W/ HER ABS LIGHT BEING ON. THE REASON I AM REPORTING THIS IS IT SEEMS ODD SINCE THE ONLY TIME THE HOOD IS EVER OPENED IS FOR AN OIL CHANGE OR GENERAL WORK TO BE COMPLETED AND NOW SOMEHOW MY AIRBAG MOTOR DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER.

ODI #711323AIR BAGS

MY ABS- AIRBAG SYSTEM LIGHT APPEARED ON MY DASHBOARD AROUND 55,000 MILES. MY HONDA HAS NOT HAD ANY PROBEMS WHAT SO EVER. I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A WRECK OR SLIGHT FENDER BENDER. YET SOMEHOW MY AIRBAG DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. I TOOK MY VEH. TO THE DLRSHIP AND THEY ADVISE ME MY AIRBAG MOTOR DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE AND I WOULD NEED A NEW AIRBAG MOTOR. MY MOTHER HAS THE SAME YR/MAKE AS MY VEHICLE AS SHE ALSO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM W/ HER ABS LIGHT BEING ON. THE REASON I AM REPORTING THIS IS IT SEEMS ODD SINCE THE ONLY TIME THE HOOD IS EVER OPENED IS FOR AN OIL CHANGE OR GENERAL WORK TO BE COMPLETED AND NOW SOMEHOW MY AIRBAG MOTOR DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER.

ODI #548469VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THROTTLE CABLE RECALL CAN NOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. MJS

ODI #710535POWER TRAIN

TRANSMISSION INTERMTTENTLY, WHEN IN REVERSE, 1ST,$2ND GEAR WILL MAKE NOISES OR WILL NOT MOVE ( GEAR SHIFT WILL BE IN GEAR BUT CAR WON,T GO. )WILLKEPT TAKEN CAR BACK, CUZ OF SAME PROBLEMS .VISTA MORE LAST WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING TOOK IT TO OXNARD HONDA THEY FOUND IT HAD THE WRONG OIL IN THE TRANSMISSION. THEN FIND OUT OXNARD SAY'S IT'S NOT UNDER WARRENTY, SO I HAD TO PAY $70.00

ODI #710431PARKING BRAKE,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCRASH

I AM WORKING WITH INS CO. TO RESOLVE ACCIDENT THAT OCCURED DUE TO DEFECT

ODI #845638VISIBILITY

WHEN ROLLING THE WINDOW UP THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE WITHIN THE WINDOW. CONSUMER ALREADY HAD THE WINDOW REPAIRED, AND THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *AK

ODI #710146PARKING BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE BUTTON SEEMS TO STICK "IN". WORRIED THE PARKING BRAKE WILL FAIL.

ODI #844392UNKNOWN OR OTHER

RECALL 99E015000; NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THE ACCESSORY FLOOR MATS FROM THE MANUFACTURER. WILL BE NOTIFYING OWNER WHEN AVAILABLE. *AK

ODI #842404ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN IGNITION IS TURNED ON IT SLIPS PAST THE CORRECT POSITION , CAUSING ENGINE TO RACE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

ODI #842427SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ACCELERATOR GETS STUCK AFTER ACCELERATION , CAUSING ALOT OF WEAR ON THE BRAKES. *AK

ODI #840975ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

HORN LOCATION MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO USE WHENEVER NEEDED IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS PROBLEM. *AK

ODI #707836POWER TRAIN

NO SIMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

ODI #840577STRUCTURE

PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR MAT PUSHES UNDER THE DASH, CAUSING AIR CODITIONER DRAIN HOSE TO DISCONNECT AND LEAK ONT INTERIOR CARPET, CONSUMER DOES NOT HAVE CIVIC ORIGINAL MATS WHICH IS UNDER RECALL AT THIS TIME RECALL # 99-E-015-000. ----------------PLEASE ADD VIN.#-----------------

ODI #840601VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED BY ITSELF, CAUSING VEHICLE HIT SOMETHING, AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES TO BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP. *AK

ODI #840424EQUIPMENT

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ACCIDENT TO TO DRIVER FLOORMAT CAUSES THE ACELERATOR PEDAL TO STICK WHILE COMING TO A STOP; CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE ON TO ON ON-COMING TRAFFIC. DRIVER RECEIVER MAJOR INJURY TO RIGHT LUNGUE TO ACCIDENT. CONSUMER RECEIVED MFR. RECALL LETTER 3-4 DAYS LATERS. DEALER/ MFR.WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THISTIME.

ODI #707565UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ACCELERATOR STICK DUE TO FLOOR MAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. JUST RECEIVED OFFICIAL RECALL NOTICE, BUT DID NOT HEAR ANY NEWS REPORTS OF THE RECALL. *AK

ODI #838249AIR BAGSCRASH2 INJURIES

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH, AND WAS INVOLVED IN A SIDE COLLISION WITH A 93- FORD TRUCK, EXPLORER. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER HIT DASH, PASSENGER'S HEAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK

ODI #836778AIR BAGSCRASH

CONSUMER HAD A FRONT END ACCIDENT AT 50 MPH. ENTIRE FRONT END WAS TOTALED.UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

ODI #544524AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

DURING LOW IMPACT ACCIDENT VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG CAUSED INJURY TO CONSUMER. *YC

ODI #835682VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHILE TRAVELING THE ENGINE IDLED WITHOUT INDICATIONS AND THEN STARTED TO TAKE OFF. CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. AK

ODI #835509AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS HIT HEAD-ON, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, DAUGHTER WAS SLIGHTLY INJURED. *AK

ODI #833768ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WHILE DRIVING MUFFLER MADE LOUD NOISES WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED AND PRESSURE WAS RELEASED FROM THE CLUTCH. DEALER SAID MUFFLER HAD CRACKED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

ODI #701441AIR BAGSCRASHFIRE

WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOYED THE LEFT SLEEVE OF THE GARMENT WORN BY THE DRIVER ON THE INNER ARM AT THE WRIST IGNITED. THE DRIVER SMOTHERED THE FLAME ON THE PASSENGER SEAT TO EXTINGUISH IT. NO SERIOUS BURNS AS A RESULT, BUT A MORE FLAMMABLE GARMENT MAY HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

ODI #701027VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

WHILE ACCELERATING ON THE FREEWAY, THE ACCELATOR PEDAL STUCK. AUTO ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH UNTIL ABLE TO STICK FOOT UNDER PEDAL TO LIFT IT. UP.

ODI #604938EQUIPMENT

SPEAKER/TWEETER FAILED.

ODI #604937SUSPENSION

STRUTS FAILED.

ODI #700773POWER TRAIN

I WANTED TO WARRANTY MY TRANSMISSION, BUT THE DEALER WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE ME JUST TO CHECK IT OUT. MY TRANNY GRINDS IN 3RD WHEN I SHIFT. I REPLACED CUPHOLDER 3 TIMES ALREADY. MY FRONT BUMPER IS STARTING TO PEEL. I JUST WANTED MY CAR WARRANTIED. MY CAR IS IN EMACULATE CONDITION.

ODI #830943SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE PEDAL GOSE TO THE FLOOR, GIVING NO RESPONSE, AND IF CONDITIONS ARE WET THE VEHICLE WILL SLIDE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

ODI #830870SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR, THE VEHICLE SLID ABOUT 30FT. BEFORE STOPPING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER TOLD HIM THE VEHICLE WAS IN GOOD CONDITION. AFTER A WHILE THE VEHCILE NEEDED NEW BRAKES AND CONSUMER REPLACED IT AT HIS EXPENSE. THE CONSUMER IS ASKING FOR REIMBURSMENT. *YH

ODI #830017SUSPENSION

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR UNDER 50 MPH THE CAR VIBRATES, THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. DEALER CONTACTED AND CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM. *AK

ODI #830019SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

RECALL 96V106000. THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES DRAG, THE BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN CHANGED, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

ODI #781333POWER TRAIN

AXLE SHAFT SEAL FAILED.

ODI #828341AIR BAGS1 INJURY

DRIVING AT 20 MPH IN A PARKING LOT, THE AIR BAGS ON BOTH SIDES DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, CAUSING INJURES TO THE CHEST/ARM AN FACE, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, BUT NO ONE RETURNED THE CALL. *AK *JB

ODI #828243SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKE ROTORS KEEP WARPING. HAS HAPPENED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. AT DEALER'S & ROTORS CUT DOWN. NO WARRANTY. ROTOR PROBLEM KEEPS RETURNING. *AK

ODI #541089STEERING

CAR SUDDENLY PULLED TO THE LEFT CAUSING DRIVER TO HIT THE SIDE OF A BRIDGE.

ODI #828090SEAT BELTS

WHENEVER SHOULDER BELTS ARE LOCKED, THEY WOULD LOOSEN UP. WOULD NOT STAY TIGHT. HAD CALLED DEALER & TOLD WILL NOT REPAIR UNLESS OWNER PAYS. ALSO SEAT BELT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

ODI #540615TIRES

EXCESSIVE WEAR OF ALL FOUR FIRESTONE TIRES.

ODI #826646AIR BAGS

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 45 MPH WHEN ATTEMPTING TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT CAUSE, RESULTING IN OVER 3000 DOLLARS OF DAMAGE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

ODI #538527VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2 INJURIES

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN A COLLISION/INJURY. (QCAW)

ODI #538265AIR BAGS1 INJURY

FALSE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG CAUSING INJURY TO LEFT EYE/BURN TO FACE. (QCAW)

ODI #538088ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFIRE

RECALL NOTICE SENT FOR EXHAUST MANIFOLD, DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS RESULTING IN ENGINE FIRE.

ODI #538130SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ABS BRAKES FAILED.

ODI #538130STRUCTURE

ELECTRIC WINDOW/DOOR LOCKS FAILED 4 TIMES.

ODI #538130ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO DISTRIBUTOR MALFUNCTIONING.

ODI #538130VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

ODI #538130TIRES

FIRESTONE TIRES BLEW OUT.

ODI #538130VISIBILITY

POWER WINDOWS CONTINUALLY FALL OFF THE TRACKS.

ODI #538256SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS INCLUDING: BRAKE FAILURE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE - CAUSING IT TO STALL AND START ON OCCASIONS, TIRE BLOWOUTS, THE ELECTRONIC DOORS, WINDOWS AND LOCKS MALFUNCTION, AND AN AIR CONDITIONER THAT DOES NOT DRAIN PROPERLY CAUSING EXCESSIVE MOLD GROWTH.

ODI #537005UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FLOOR MATS GET LODGED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION.

ODI #824277AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

WAS TRAVELING 30MPH, STARTED TO MAKE LEFT TURN WHEN SUDDENLY ANOTHER VEHICLE MERGED INTO LANE. THIS CAUSED HONDA TO REAREND MINIVAN. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SLIGHTLY INJURED. HAVE POLICE REPORT. *AK

ODI #536102SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

VEHICLE ACCIDENTS DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE, RECALL NOTICE SENT AFTER ACCIDENTS. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

ODI #823572AIR BAGSCRASH

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH HAD A DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE IN WHICH THE OTHER VEHICLE'S AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. HOWEVER, CONSUMER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO PRIOR PROBELMS WITH AIRBAGS. *AK

ODI #535602VISIBILITY

THERE ARE OPTICAL IMPERFECTIONS IN THE ACRYLIC WINDSCREEN. WHEN LOOKING THROUGH IT, UNDER SOME CONDITIONS, THE IMPERFECTIONS ARE EXTREMELY DISTRACTING.

ODI #535274VISIBILITY

HONDALINE WINDSHIELD HAS DISTORTIONS.

ODI #986261AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

ODI #533538SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ABS BRAKES FAILED.

ODI #822020VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

IN THE FIRST INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN BETWEEN 60- 85 MPH AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED UNTIL THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKES. THE DEALER ACKNOWLWDGED THAT THE ACCELERATOR HAD STRUCK AND STATED THAT THE "CABLE" NEEDED REPLACING. DURING THE SECOND INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 30-45 MPH AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHILE THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKES. THE DRIVER REACH DOWN AND PULLED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL UP TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AGAIN THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CABLE NEEDED REPALCING. *AK

ODI #528365SEAT BELTS

SEAT BELT MECHANISM IS TOO SHORT.

ODI #522983ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMPUTER COMMAND CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE MISFIRED, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON/OFF. *AK

ODI #819016VISIBILITY

THE WASHER FLUID PUMP SPRAYS TOO MUCH FLUID ON FRONT WINDOW/SIDE WINDOWS/REAR WINDOWS AND TOP OF VEHICLE. CANNOT USE IT WHILE DRIVING. *AK

ODI #818777PARKING BRAKE

THE DEFECTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKING LEVER IS INOPERATIVE WHICH MAY RESULT IN ROLL AWAY OR ACCIDENT. *AK

ODI #604494PARKING BRAKE

EMERGENCY BRAKE HANDLE FAILED.

ODI #604792EQUIPMENT

AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.

ODI #604792SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKES FAILED.

ODI #605110ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE FAILED.

ODI #603571VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD FAILED.

ODI #604337VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD SEAL FAILED CAUSING HIGH PITCHED NOISE.

ODI #605220VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ACCELERATOR CABLE FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS.

ODI #604799SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKE SYSTEM SAFETY VALVE FAILED.

ODI #604799TIRES

TIRE FAILED.(FIRESTONE P185/65 R14 85S).

ODI #604304TIRES

TIRE FAILED.(DUNLOP- TIRE SIZE 70R13 - TIRE ID # DOTDBENVR18).

ODI #604441VISIBILITY

SUNROOF FAILED.

ODI #604441POWER TRAIN

CLUTCH STICKS.

ODI #604441EXTERIOR LIGHTING

HEAD LAMPS FOG UP WHEN WATER ENTERS.

ODI #604441VISIBILITY

RUBBER SEALANT AROUND PASSENGER WINDOW RATTLES.

ODI #604201VISIBILITY

WINDOW MECHANISM FAILED CAUSING WINDOW TO STAY OPEN.

ODI #603545EXTERIOR LIGHTING

HEADLIGHTS FAILED.

ODI #603545VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD MAKES NOISE DUE TO LOOSENESS.

ODI #604948SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE FAILED.

ODI #604948STRUCTURE

SUN VISOR FAILED.

ODI #604948POWER TRAIN

ODOMETER FAILED.

ODI #604256STRUCTURE

TRUNK SEAL FAILED CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INSIDE THE TRUNK WHEN IT RAINS.

ODI #604618SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED.

ODI #513709AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCRASH

ACCELERATOR CABLE STUCK, VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AND RAN INTO 2 PARKED VEHICLES AND A TREE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

ODI #524903EXTERIOR LIGHTING

HEADLIGHT FAILED.

ODI #524903VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD STRIP FAILED.

ODI #604609VISIBILITY

POWER WINDOW ON DRIVER'S SIDE SLIPPED OUT OF TRACK, FAILED TO GO UP. (MS)

ODI #523879SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

FRONT BRAKES CONSTANTLY LOCKED UP. *AK

ODI #523588EQUIPMENT

JACK COLLAPSED WHILE CHANGING TIRE.

ODI #605094STRUCTURE

POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

ODI #522419VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK AND ACCIDENT OCCURRED.

ODI #605154VISIBILITY

DRIVERS SIDE ELECTRIC WINDOWS FAILED TWICE.

ODI #605032SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKE BOOT FAILED.

ODI #606087VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD SEALANT FAILED.

ODI #606077VISIBILITY

POWER WINDOW MOTOR FAILED.

ODI #606046VISIBILITY

WINDOW OFF TRACK, AND NEEDED REPAIR.

ODI #606046STRUCTURE

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED.

ODI #603890EXTERIOR LIGHTING

LEFT FRONT HEAD LIGHT FAILED.

ODI #605389EXTERIOR LIGHTING

HEAD LIGHT FAILED DUE TO BROKEN SEALS.

ODI #603835STEERING

CAR ALARM WENT OFF, HOWEVER VANDALS HAD NO TROUBLE QUICKLY DISABLING THE ALARM. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE ALARM SYSTEM IS INSUFFICIENT.

ODI #603852SEATS

PROBLEM WITH HEAD REST.

ODI #603852STRUCTURE

PROBLEM WITH ARM REST.

ODI #603783EXTERIOR LIGHTING

HEAD LIGHT FAILURE.

ODI #816968LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

HAD PUT HOOD OF VEHICLE UP; SUDDENLY THE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON HOOD BROKE & HOOD COLLAPSED. HAD CAUSED A LARGE DENT IN HOOD ARE WHERE BRACKET WAS. *AK

ODI #603505STRUCTURE

SUN VISOR IS TOO SMALL AND OWNER FEELS IT'S INSUFFICIENT.

ODI #603505ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE/MOTOR DOES NOT HANDLE WELL DURING INCLINE DRIVING.

ODI #603505UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INADEQUATE STORAGE SPACE WITHIN INTERIOR OF VEHICLE.

ODI #603505STRUCTURE

POOR VISIBILITY (BLIND ANGLE) CREATED BY THE DESIGN OF THE EXTENDED ROOF SUPPORT WINGS.

ODI #603505SEATS

HIGH BACKREST WITH FIXED HEADREST CAUSES PROBLEMS FOR SMALL PEOPLE.

ODI #605377STRUCTURE

SIDE/FRONT DOORS WOULD NOT STAY OPEN.

ODI #520989STRUCTURE

THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE ALLOWS WATER TO BLOCK DRIVER'S VIEW ON OUTSIDE MIRRORS AS WELL AS WINDOWS. THE CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A SERIOUS VISIBILITY HAZARD.

ODI #522575EXTERIOR LIGHTING

BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE LEAKS THAT ALLOW WATER TO ENTER AND ACCUMULATE INSIDE. THE LENSES FOG UP ANS SOONER OR LATER THIS MAY LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT AND A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FIRE.

ODI #814601AIR BAGS

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AND AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND OFF. DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS NO DEFECT IN THE AIR BAG BECAUSE THE LIGHT KEPT ON GOING ON AND OFF. *AK

ODI #814568SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGSCRASH2 INJURIES

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONSUMER PUT ON BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SWERVED AND TURNED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD, SPINNED AROUND AND HIT THE BACK OF A ANOTHER VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK ALSO PASSENGERS SEAT COLLASPED.*JB

ODI #814595UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT SLIDES UP UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO FASTER THAN DESIRED. DEALER. SUGGESTED THAT THE OWNER PUT VELCRO ON THE MAT TO KEEP IT IN PLACE. *AK

ODI #814694ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE HORN BUTTONS ARE TOO SMALL, AND CANNOT BE REACHED WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. *AK

ODI #519518SUSPENSION

WHILE TURNING ON WET PAVEMENT, VEHICLE SLIDES/LOSES CONTROL.

ODI #814144STEERING

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A LOUD NOISE. MANUFACTURER TOLD OWNER THAT IT WAS A LUBRICATING PROBLEM AND THEY HAD NO WAY OF REPAIRING IT. *AK

ODI #814030STRUCTURE

SUPPORT ROD THAT HOLDS THE HOOD UP HAS A GIVEN POINT. THE SUPPORT ROD BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE HOOD TO COLLAPSE ON SOMEONE WHO'S UP UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE MISHANDLING OF THE PERSON WHO WAS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. *AK

ODI #813267SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

WEATHER WET; DRIVING; STARTED TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY; VEHICLE STARTED TO SLIDE; HAD NO BRAKES OR STEERING CONTROL; HIT PARKED VEHICLE; 2ND TIME GOING AROUND CURVE 6/13/97, HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH SAME WEATHER CONDITIONS; WILL BE TAKING TO DEALER. *AK

ODI #517641SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH1 INJURY

FRONT DISC BRAKES FAILED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH/INJURIES. *AK

ODI #812510AIR BAGSCRASH

WHILE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

ODI #603223SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKE CHECK VALVE FAILED.

ODI #603240SEAT BELTS

THE SEAT BELT FREQUENTLY FAILS TO RETRACT.

ODI #603146VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD NOISE.

ODI #603147TIRES

CAR SKIDS CONSTANTLY WHEN TURNING OR BRAKES APPLIED.

ODI #514178FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO IDLE ROUGH AFTE RSTARTING; ALSO, THROTTLE CABLE BINDING. *AK

ODI #603040LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

HATCHBACK LATCH DEFECTIVE.

ODI #603050SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.

ODI #603075VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THROTTLE CABLE FAILED.

ODI #603105VISIBILITY

FRONT WINDSHIELD NOISE.

ODI #603181VISIBILITY

REAR VIEW MIRROR DEFECTIVE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

ODI #603186EXTERIOR LIGHTING

HEADLIGHTS FAILED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.

ODI #810022AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCRASH1 INJURY

WHEN PARKING VEHICLE IN GARAGE, PRESSED GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A BRICK WALL. AT THAT TIME BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, HOWEVER, PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO FACE AND EYES. *AK

ODI #516481SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

FRONT DISK ROTORS FAILED.

ODI #810686SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGSCRASH

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A VEHICLE COLLISION. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE GIVE FUTHER DETAILS. *AK

ODI #516142VISIBILITY

HEATER FAILED.

ODI #516142POWER TRAIN

THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED.

ODI #506667SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

ODI #515658AIR BAGS

DESIGN OF VEHICLE WITH AIR BAGS NOT CONDUCIVE FOR SMALLER DRIVERS.

ODI #602610VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD MOLDING FAILED.

ODI #602617SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED.

ODI #602681SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL.

ODI #514581VISIBILITY

THE DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM IS NOT ADEQUATE.

ODI #808325AIR BAGS

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP SINCE DEC. 4TH, 1996. *AK

ODI #806891VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35-40MPH ON A CONGESTED HIGHWAY THE THROTTLE GOT STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE TO 60-70 MPH. THE CAR COULD BE STOPPED BY TURNING OFF THE IGNITION WHICH IS ALSO DANGEROUS IN CONGESTED TRAFFIC. OWNER DOES NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THIS PROBLEM, BUT HE NOTES THAT HE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. *AK

ODI #807756SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKES ARE OVERHEATING AND CAUSING THE REAR ROTORS TO WARP. ROTORS WERE TURNED AT 3,000-5,000 MILES. ROTORS ARE WARPING AGAIN AT 18,000 MILES. THIS CONDITION CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE IN THE REAR END WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *AK

ODI #807160SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

WAS DRIVING AND APPLIED THE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND THEY FAILED, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, TOOK TO DEALER, REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER . *AK

ODI #807017AIR BAGSCRASH

REARENDED A VEHICLE AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, BUBBLES APPEARED INSTEAD OF THE AIR BAGS . PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

ODI #806692EQUIPMENT

WHEN PLAYING THE TAPE PLAYER IT TEARS UP THE TAPE, TOOK TO DEALER TO FIX IT AND DID NOT KNOW THE TAPE DOESN'T WORK . *AK

ODI #806660AIR BAGSCRASH

DURING FRONTAL IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

ODI #804901SUSPENSION

ANYTIME THE ROAD IS SLIGHTLY WET AND GOING AROUND A CURB THE REAR END SLIPS OUT OF CONTROL. GOING STRAIGHT ON THE ROAD (35) MPH OR LESS IN (3RD) GEAR THECAR FEELS LIKE IT HYDROPLANES RIGHT OFF THE ROAD. THERE IS NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE. *AK

ODI #806149AIR BAGSCRASH

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 30MPH, PASSENGER'S AIRBAG EXPLODED. *AK

ODI #512126UNKNOWN OR OTHER

FLOOR MAT CAUGHT ON THE HOOK ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING CAR TO ACCELERATE.

ODI #602283SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.

ODI #803664AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

DRIVING ALONG ABOUT 10 MPH, ABOUT TO CROSS AN INTERSECTION, HIT SOMEON ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, SUBSEQUENTLY ON OCTOBER 16, 1996, AIR BAGS DEPLOYED SPONTANEOUSLY. *AK

ODI #803843SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH

BRAKE CHECK VALVE FAILED FAILED TWICE, RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (96V-106). *AK

ODI #511224SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP , CAUSING ACCIDENT.

ODI #804669POWER TRAIN

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED MANUAL TRANSMISSION SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER BETWEEN FIRST THROUGH FOURTH GEAR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. *AK

ODI #803525STEERINGCRASH1 INJURY

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 30 MPH WHEN STEERING FAILED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK

ODI #510944POWER TRAIN

VEHICLE TRANSMISSION HAVING TROUBLE GOING INTO REVERSE.

ODI #510944STRUCTURE

DOOR LOCKS FAIL INTERMITTANTLY.

ODI #510944EQUIPMENT

CLOCK AND RADIO EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENTLY.

ODI #804224AIR BAGSCRASH

HIT A DEER AND THE DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN DETAIL. *AK

ODI #804109SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGSCRASH

DRIVING ALONG ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN ABS BRAKES FAILED, DID NOT HIT ANYTHING BUT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, VISION BLOCKED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK *AK

ODI #804069SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE STUCK, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK *SLC

ODI #803945AIR BAGSCRASH

DRIVING 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE TURNING INTO SHOPPING CENTER WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP IN TIME, BROADSIDED OTHER VEHICLE, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

ODI #803703AIR BAGSCRASH

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAREND ACCIDENT AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS. *AK

ODI #803634SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH

ATTEMPTED TO STOP AT A RAILROAD CROSSING BY APPLYING THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO REAREND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT.*AK CONSUMER STATES THIS IS NOT VEHICLE.( ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)*JB

ODI #986538SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH1 INJURY

WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC CIRCLE APPLIED BRAKES AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT, SOME INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. *AK

ODI #803287AIR BAGS

THE VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND AND THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

ODI #803204SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

96V106, RECALL RELATED, BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY APPLIED BRAKES, IMPACT 6:00 POSTION, SPEED 10MPH, NOTICATION LETTER RECEIVED WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED, VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR. *AK

ODI #509095SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH

BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

ODI #802698AIR BAGSCRASH

CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

ODI #508803AIR BAGS

PASSSENGER'S AIR BAG LOCATED AT TOP OF DASHBOARD, OCCUPANT MIGHT PLACE MAPS OR BOXES ON TOP OF DASHBOARD WHICH WOULD INTERFERE WITH AIRBAG. *AK

ODI #802196STRUCTURE

PURCHASED CAR NEW, RECEIVED IT ON JUNE 29. 1996 THERE IS A NOISE IN THE STRUCTURE FRAME AND HARD TO SHIFT CAR MANUALLY . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK

ODI #802080SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGSCRASH

RECALL RELATED, ABS BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN APPLIED HAD EXTENED STOPPING DISTANCE, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

ODI #507501SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH

POWER BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.

ODI #987111SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH1 INJURY

WHILE DRIVING, SLOWED FOR LIGHT IN RAINY, PUT ON BRAKES, BRAKES FAILED, CAR DID NOT STOP, WENT THROUGH A LIGHT, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY PRIOR TO RECALL (96V-106). *AK

ODI #507204SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH2 INJURIES

BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD

ODI #507136AIR BAGSCRASH4 INJURIES

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES.

ODI #507136AIR BAGSCRASH4 INJURIES

NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS IN ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES.

ODI #800337SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIRCRASH

LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSIST, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK.

ODI #800234SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH

DROVE VEHICLE, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, BRAKES FAILED. *AK

ODI #987274SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH

LOSS OF POWER ASSIST CHECK VALVE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A ACCIDENT PRIOR TO RECALL 96V106000.*AK

ODI #987274SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH

LOSS OF POWER ASSIST CHECK VALVE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE A ACCIDENT PRIOR TO RECALL 96V106000.*AK

ODI #987249SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 45MPH AROUND CURVE, EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN MADE ATTEMPT TO SLOW/STOP, BRAKE ACTION SEEMED INEFFECTIVE, HIT A TREE. *AK

ODI #987249SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH

WHILE DRIVING, AT APPROX. 45MPH AROUND CURVE, EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN MADE ATTEMPT TO SLOW/STOP, BRAKE ACTION SEEMED INEFFECTIVE, HIT A TREE. *AK

ODI #506401SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH

BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE/ACCIDENT.

ODI #986977SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ABS BRAKES, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE BRAKES FAILED ON THREE OCCASIONS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

ODI #506254SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BRAKES FAILED UNTIL VEHICLE WARMED UP. *DH

ODI #986741PARKING BRAKE

CAR WAS PARKED OFF WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASED BY ITSELF ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR , PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

ODI #506109STRUCTURE

AFTER USING SUNVISOR AND IT IS RETURNED BACK TO ITS POSITION AGAINST THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, THE VISOR POPS OUT OF ITS RIGHT-SIDE FASTENING CLIP BLOCKING VIEW.

ODI #505957POWER TRAINCRASH

BOLT BROKE FROM POWER TRAIN, CAUSING TIRE TO EXPLODE/LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *SD

ODI #505929VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

PROBLEMS WITH CRUISE CONTROL. *DH

ODI #985956SUSPENSIONCRASH

SON DRIVING VEHICLE, HEARD A BIG, LOUD POP, THE TIRE EXPLODED, REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, NOTICED AFTER STOPPING THAT UNDER THE VEHICLE, A BOLT HAD BROKEN. *AK *SLC

ODI #985497ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AT VARIOUS TIMES WHEN STEPPING ON ACCELERATOR NO MATTER HOW MUCH PRESSURE, VEHICLE WILL DEACCELERATE W/CAUSE UNKNOWN BY HERSONS HONDA IN ROCKVILLE MD., *AK

ODI #984793UNKNOWN OR OTHER

REFLECTION ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHICH CAUSES VISION PROBLEM. *AK

ODI #504833SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCRASH

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD

ODI #984223AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

IN A FRONT-END ACCIDENT PASENGER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

ODI #982313TIRES

WHILE DRIVING, CRUISE CONTROL SET, TIRES LOCKED UP; NO BRAKES WERE APPLIED; NO WARNING; SPEED 60 MPH; TIRES REPLACED BY DEALER; CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

ODI #981255VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER TRIED TO APPLY BRAKES BUT THEY DID NOT STOP VEHICLE. *AK

ODI #979589AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

ODI #979589AIR BAGSCRASH1 INJURY

HAD A FRONTAL COLLISION, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

ODI #978329POWER TRAIN

5 SPD-TRANSMISSION SHIFT COLUMN LOCATED FLOOR CAME COMPLETELY OUT. VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY INOPERATIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

ODI #975962VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO OPERATE WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW 30 DEGREES. OWNER IS AWARE OF ANOTHER W/SAME FAILURE. WIPER MOTOR ON BACK ORDER. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

Component Failure Cascade Risk

Known patterns where one defect leads to more severe downstream failures

CriticalEGR issue detected

Head gasket failure and engine overheating — EGR cooler failure is the leading cause of catastrophic engine failure on diesel engines

HighABS issue detected

Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances

Complaint & Reliability Timeline

Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red

Annual complaints and reliability score for HONDA Civic — recall years marked in red
045900501002008200620091999199519992003200720112015201920232026Complaints/yrReliability (0–100)
Annual complaints (left axis)
Reliability score 0–100 (right axis, higher = safer)
Crash-involved complaints that year
Recall issued
Chart Analysis

The blue line shows 343 total NHTSA complaints filed over 24 years, with the worst year being 1997 (90 complaints, including 7 crash reports).

The amber reliability line shows an improving trend — scores have risen from the earlier years toward 98/100 more recently, suggesting the most serious issues are older and may have been addressed through repairs or recalls.

The red dashed lines mark recall issuance — the first recall came 4 years after owners began filing complaints, a lag that indicates the manufacturer was slow to formally acknowledge these problems.

Red dots on the amber line flag 15 years (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2019, 2020) where complaints included crash events — these are the highest-severity incidents in the dataset.

Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Ownership Cost Estimate

Based on EPA fuel data, standard depreciation, and US average insurance/maintenance costs

$2,200
Annual Fuel
EPA estimate
$1,800
Annual Insurance
US average
$2,400
Annual Maintenance
30-yr-old vehicle avg
$0
Annual Depreciation
Current period
Estimated 5-Year Total Cost
Fuel + Insurance + Maintenance + Depreciation
$32,000

Estimates use EPA fuel economy data, AAA 2024 national averages for insurance and maintenance, and a standard depreciation curve. Actual costs vary by location, driving habits, and vehicle condition.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$38,614
~$644/mo over 5 yrs
$0.1/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$11,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$9,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$6,000
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $38,614 (~$644/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Negotiation Ammunition

Use these data-backed findings to negotiate the price down

17 open recalls (unverified repair status)−$8,500
5 recalls over 2 years old — likely uncompleted−$2,000
Total recommended deduction−$10,500

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 1996 HONDA Civic — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

1 critical inspection item must be resolved before purchase. Do not skip these checks.
CRITICAL
Verify Takata airbag recall has been completed
Takata inflators can rupture and send shrapnel into the cabin — fatalities have occurred. Confirm repair with NHTSA VIN lookup before purchase.
HIGH
Inspect for egr issue detected — ask for repair records
Head gasket failure and engine overheating — EGR cooler failure is the leading cause of catastrophic engine failure on diesel engines
HIGH
Inspect for abs issue detected — ask for repair records
Loss of brake assist and ABS in emergency — can significantly extend stopping distances
HIGH
Verify recall AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE has been repaired
Recall on record for: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 20
HIGH
Verify recall EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS has been repaired
Recall on record for: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HE
HIGH
Verify recall EXTERIOR LIGHTING has been repaired
Recall on record for: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBI
HIGH
Verify recall EXTERIOR LIGHTING has been repaired
Recall on record for: CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME C
HIGH
Verify recall EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS has been repaired
Recall on record for: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFT
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: SERVICE BRAKES
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Test drive and inspect: AIR BAGS
Multiple owner complaints filed for this component — verify it functions correctly during test drive.
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

15%
18-month
28%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 28%

15% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

  • Multiple prior recalls — pattern of safety issues on this model

Maintenance Schedule

OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions

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Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$1,270–$1,620/yr
~$106–$135/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard VehicleHigh surcharge risk
30-year-old vehicle: −28% (lower ACV reduces comprehensive/collision cost)

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Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty History

Federal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations

HONDA has been fined $93M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2016: Additional penalties related to Takata airbag recall management.

2015$70MFailure to report deaths and injuries linked to Takata airbag defect
2016$23MAdditional penalties related to Takata airbag recall management

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Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VIN2HGEJ6343TH122759
Model Year1996
MakeHONDA
ModelCivic
TrimDX
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR

Body & Configuration

Body StyleHatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Doors3
Fuel TypeGasoline
TransmissionManual/Standard

Engine

Engine Cylinders4
Displacement (L)1.589545208

Manufacturer

ManufacturerHONDA OF CANADA MFG., A DIVISION OF HONDA CANADA INC.
Assembly CityALLISTON
Assembly CountryCANADA

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)2HG
Check Digit (Char 9)3
Model Year Code (Char 10)T
Plant Code (Char 11)H
Sequence (Chars 12–17)122759

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count17
NHTSA Complaint Count343

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

2
1
H
2
G
3
E
4
J
5
6
6
3
7
4
8
3
9
T
10
H
11
1
12
2
13
2
14
7
15
5
16
9
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
2
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
H
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
G
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
EJ634
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
3
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
T
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
H
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
122759
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
Canada
From VIN position 1 (2)
Model Year Character
"T" → 1996
Could also be 2026
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 8/1/2026, 4:02:07 PM.