I have never had an issue with my 2000 Honda Civic si because I had the recommended maintenance performed, oil changes every 3000-4000 miles and on May 17th, 2000 Honda Civic si with only 60,000 miles-blown head gasket...the car is at Honda West pending-a goodwill concession from Honda.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrates while driving 30 mph. The tires grip the pavement and the brake pedal appears to be elevated, creating difficulty when they are depressed. The rpms run high when idling and the vehicle begins decelerate while in motion. The contact pulled off the road and shut off the vehicle. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred soon after. The contact believes the failure may be caused by the fuel pump system or the accelerator may be stuck. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 80,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.

- San Jose, CA, USA

Request for reimbursement for defective part replacement on 2000 Honda Civic. (nar)

- Arlington, VA, USA

Have head gasket leak, my mechanic says that this has to be a manufacturing defect because he can see nothing else that would cause this.

- Munster, IN, USA

I dropped my car of 7/21/03 for engine repair and body work. The body shop said it would take 10 days. 7/28/03 my car was broken into while in their shop and I was not alarmed until 21/2 weeks after the "break in" incident by the detective on the case. In between the time before I knew about the break in, I've spoken to the owner inquiring about the time frame my car would be finished, the owner never mentioned of the incident. When I did find out of the incident and confronted store owner he stated that he thought I knew. I expressed my anger and mentioned the fact that my car was broken into and if he had advised me of the situation, I would have taking that in consideration of the time frame of prolonged service and understood more of the delay. The owner said the fact that my car being broken into had no reason of the delay. I had numerous unpleasant conversations with him, from where he's called me a "!@#$%," that I don't give him enough business to "harass him" about information on my car as much as I do. I've already gave him $1,500. When I finally had the time and transportation to go see my car, there were some parts of my car that was taking that needed to be repaired, for example my front bumper was totally ripped and needed to be replaced- that was stolen, my passenger rear view mirror was taking, that also needed to be replaced. My strut bar was taking but the person or persons who took it had the time to put the screws back on, whoever broke in my car also took my back spoiler, gauge cluster, speedometer, headrest, both of my door panels and door speakers, my console, and some other stuff. My car is three times worse then when I dropped it off. The owner stated that he does not have to replace these items if he doesn't want to. I still pay car notes my car, it I've mentioned this to the owner how important it is for me to have work done and right asap many times but he seems to not understand or care. My car has not been worked on.

- Va Beach, VA, USA

The vehicleS malfunction indicator light came on indicating a problem after running 2,255 miles within seven months. The engine ran very roughly and hesitated on acceleration, making it very difficult to control. The service depatment stated they tried to diagnosis and fix the problem but did not know what was wrong. Later they said the valves were to tight and consequently adjust them. After the vehicle was returned, the next day it would not start. Eventually the vehicle started very roughly and shook violently; the malfunction indicator lamp came back on. The service department found the fuel injectors leaking and replaced all four-fuel injectors. After these malfunctions and repairs, I noticed a change in the performance of the vehicleS acceleration power, and the idling was noisier. The gas mileage seemed less and the vehicle has stalled on a few occasions. This complaint to the NHTSA concerns a defective and nonconforming vehicle that was likely to caused severe bodily injury or death if driven. The vehicle was sold with defects that not only jeopardized the safety of the consumer but the public was also at risk.. that risk of fuel leaking from injectors and engine malfunction (valves) could have caused a fire, pollution, and collision hazard. Such defects and nonconformities breach the implied and expressed warrantees and violate various federal laws intended to protect the consumer and the public. The expectation of a new vehicle to perform in a safe and reliable manner should not be compromised by defective manufacturing, and inadequate service. I am requesting an investigation of this problem. It would be a life saving service to the public who is unsuspecting that a new, well maintained vehicle would run for less than 2,300 miles and have dangerous defects appear. The pattern of neglect that begun with the manufacture, persisted with the sale and the service of the vehicle by the dealer. This lack of due care could get somebody killed.

- Cleveland, OH, USA