The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1996 Honda Civic, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: CONDENSER FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE

    NHTSA #SQ98012

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: THROTTLE CABLE STICKING

    NHTSA #SQ98017

    Status:
    RECALLED

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