1991 HONDA CIVIC Electrical Systemignition Problems

15 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1991 HONDA CIVIC

15 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 HONDA CIVIC. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

15
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemignition Complaints

#8017895 |
INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE STALLING OR NOT STARTING AT ALL. WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS ALMOST HIT BY A TRACTOR TRAILER. VEHICLE CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO REPLACED FUEL PUMP. HOWEVER, STALLING STILL OCCURRING.*AK
#748670 | Fire
NOT SURE WHICH COMPONENT CAUSED FIRE. *AK
#744701 |
ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS AUTO COMPLETELY LOST ALL POWER. THREE OF THESE INCIDENTS OCCURRED ON MAIN ROAD STREETS, TWO OCCURRED AT ABOUT 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. I HAD IT TOWED IN EACH OCCASION, TO DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS SINCE I BROKE DOWN IN 5 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. AFTER DESCRIBING THIS INCIDENT TO A REPAIR SHOP, THE OWNER SAID THAT HONDA HAS A RECALL OUT ON IGNITION WIRE WHICH IS THE CONTINUOUS CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. HOW DO I GO ABOUT HAVING HONDA FIX THIS PROBLEM FOR THE RECALL. IT HAS ALREADY COST ME 5 TOWS, 5 MIS-REPAIRS, AND ALMOST A FREEWAY CRASH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
#784805 |
THE ENGINE FAILED/STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ON TWO OCCASIONS DUE TO THE IGNITOR ROTER FAILURE.
#730647 |
REPLACED THE CAP+ROTOR AFTER 1ST STALL, AND AUTOSHOP RECOMMENTS REPLACING DISTRIBUTOR AFTER MY 2ND STALL(NOISE).
#730647 |
REPLACED THE CAP+ROTOR AFTER 1ST STALL, AND AUTOSHOP RECOMMENTS REPLACING DISTRIBUTOR AFTER MY 2ND STALL(NOISE).
#548422 |
SPARK PLUG WIRES REPLACED DUE TO ROUGH RUNNING. MJS
#548422 |
IGNITION COIL FAILED. MJS
#702740 |
MY CAR CAME TO A STOP GOING UP A RAMP AFTER IT BEGAN "JERKING". I HAD THE CAR TOWED AND REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSE BECAUSE IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. APPROXIMATELY 4 MONTHS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN, IT WAS THE COIL IN THE DISTRIBUTOR AND THE DRIVESHAFT WAS BENT BOTH TIMES. I HAD THE CAR REPAIRED, BUT WAS URGED TO CONTACT HONDA TO FIND IF THERE WAS AN "OPEN RECALL" I WAS TOLD BY SHOCKLEY HONDA THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL, THIS WAS IN 1996. SINCE THEN, MY CAR HAS HAD THHE EXACT SAME REPAIR 5 MORE TIMES, AND IT BROKE DOWN AGAIN YESTERDAY. I CALLED HERSON'S HONDA AND WAS TOLD THAT WAS A RECALL APPROX 5 YEARS AGO. I CALLED SHOCKLEY TO MAKE AN APPT TO HAVE IT REPAIRED, INSTEAD OF GETTING AN APPT I WAS TOLD "YOU'RE JUST NOW GETTING AROUND TO GETTING THIS FIXED?" AND "WHY...
#702002 |
DISTRIBUTER HAD BAD BEARING. WAS REPLACED AT COST OF $463.48
#536626 |
INGNITION FAILURE.
#530098 |
ELECTICAL DISTRIBUTOR FAILURE.
#506518 |
IGNITOR FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/SMOKE. *AK
#987187 |
WHILE DRIVING LOW TO HIGH SPEEDS, EXPERIENCES ENGINE MALFUNCTION, WHEN CHECK LIGHT APPEARS AND ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, DLR CAN'T REPRODUCE CONDITIO. *AK
#500992 |
DISTRIBUTOR CAP FAILED. *SD

Other 1991 HONDA CIVIC Problem Areas

Seat Belts 18 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 7 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 7 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 4 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Unknown Or Other 3 complaints Electrical System 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodyhood 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seat Beltspretensioner 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint
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