10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,928 miles

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problem #10

Oct 162021

Civic

  • miles
On October 16, 2021, my wife drove the car on the way home, then there was a sudden sound (like a huge fan) and a rough vibration from the engine. The battery light turned on. Then she had a hard time steering the wheel. It was really stiff. She made very wide turns, occupying multiple spaces and lanes. She can't totally control the car. When we arrived home, we popped the hood and found out that all the 3 belts in the engine were off. We just called our insurance today Oct 17 to have it towed to our mechanic. This car passed state inspection last Aug 2022 and we were able to take off 1 belt which seems to be in good condition. We also had 1 belt replaced last 2020.

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

problem #9

Jul 012018

Civic

  • 140,000 miles
Cracking of the exhaust manifold at less than 140,000 miles

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #8

Jul 212017

Civic

  • 163,500 miles
Speedometer will intermittently stop working and freeze at 20 mph. This could cause the driver to drive at excessive and unsafe speeds without being aware. Based on an internet search this appears to be a common problem, due to poor circuit board soldering, in Civics over the years with same circuit board.

- Draper, UT, USA

problem #7

Jul 132006

(reported on)

Civic

  • miles
2000 Honda Civic ex lug nuts and key get very hot after driving 10 miles or less. The consumer wasn't experiencing any problems until after she had some brake work done. The dealer told the consumer it was normal.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #6

Jun 152003

Civic

  • Manual transmission
  • 51,966 miles
Windshield wiper motor failed. I replace it and the mechancic told me there was a service bulletin out on this cause a lot of wipers were failing. If it had happened when it was raining, I could have been in an accident. The motor always made a clicking sound and the new one makes the same sound. I've been told these particular motors all make this sound but I don't know if that's related to the motor failure.

- Prospect, CT, USA

problem #5

Aug 152003

Civic

  • Manual transmission
  • 23,812 miles
Main problem is with the engine light coming on periodically and suspension noise in front and back. I have repeatedly taken the care into Honda and they go through a multiple step process of denial and attempts to run out my warranty.

- Dublin, OH, USA

problem #4

Jul 082000

Civic

  • miles
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

problem #3

Nov 042000

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There are many more problems with this car. This is my first car I have ever bought new and I am so upset that Honda is doing very little to help me. No safety defect mentione din summary.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #2

Aug 122000

Civic

  • miles
No summary

- Double Springs, AL, USA

problem #1

Mar 202000

Civic

  • miles
Engine check light would intermittently come on. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop, and problem is reoccurring.

- Anaheim, CA, USA