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 1988 Honda Civic, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: STALLING

    NHTSA #PE93082

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA94035

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS

    NHTSA #PE94052

    Status:
    CLOSED

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