10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,222 miles

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problem #18

Jun 012020

Civic 4-cyl

  • miles
Gas idle didn't return back and I got into a car accident.

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #17

Feb 102020

Civic

  • miles
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.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #16

Dec 042017

Civic

  • 148,000 miles
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

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #15

Nov 152002

Civic

  • Manual transmission
  • 0 miles
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 Expedition 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.

- Plantation, FL, USA

problem #14

Mar 032003

(reported on)

Civic

  • miles
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. 8jb

- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

problem #13

Oct 182000

Civic

  • miles
No summary( dot number: )

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #12

Oct 201998

Civic

  • miles
No summary

- Bensalem, PA, USA

problem #11

Jul 152000

Civic

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Partlow, VA, USA

problem #10

Jan 131999

Civic

  • miles
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.

- Cedar Grove, NJ, USA

problem #9

Jun 131999

Civic

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Floor mats caused accelerator pedal to stay depressed resulting in vehicle hitting tree due to loss of braking ability and control. Mjs

- Ellicott C, MD, USA

problem #8

Jun 181999

Civic

  • miles
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.

- Wyoming, PA, USA

problem #7

Jun 231999

Civic

  • miles
Recall 99E015000; no parts available for the accessory floor mats from the manufacturer. Will be notifying owner when available.

- Neptune City, NJ, USA

problem #6

Jun 011999

Civic

  • miles
Accelerator stick due to floor mat on several occasions. Just received official recall notice, but did not hear any news reports of the recall.

- Bedminster, NJ, USA

problem #5

Jun 261997

Civic

  • miles
Computer command control module malfunctioned. In addition, engine misfired, causing loss of power. Engine check light comes on/off.

- Bloomington, MN, USA

problem #4

Jun 231998

(reported on)

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Floor mats get lodged under the accelerator pedal causing unwanted acceleration.

- Bowie, MD, USA

problem #3

Nov 221996

(reported on)

Civic

  • miles
Floor mat caught on the hook on the reverse side of the accelerator pedal, causing car to accelerate.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 301997

Civic

  • miles
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.

- Lincroft, NJ, USA

problem #1

May 211996

Civic

  • miles
Reflection on the instrument panel which causes vision problem.

- Cape Canaver, FL, USA