NHTSA Complaint #11714518 — 2016 HONDA CIVIC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11714518
Vehicle	2016 HONDA CIVIC
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	August 15, 2025
Date Filed	January 30, 2026
Mileage	106,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the vehicle was running with the A/C unit activated, there was an abnormal odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. Additionally, while the A/C unit was activated, only hot air was coming from the vents. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the A/C evaporator needed to be replaced because of leaks in three places. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

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