1998 HONDA CIVIC Engine Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 1998 HONDA CIVIC

3 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 HONDA CIVIC. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#10786272 | October 27, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHAT PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V120000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

#10648308 | October 17, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,702.

#10462433 | June 20, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER WAITING SEVERAL MINUTES. THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Other 1998 HONDA CIVIC Problem Areas

Air Bagsfrontal 61 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 40 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 38 complaints Air Bags 32 complaints Electrical System 22 complaints Unknown Or Other 17 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 16 complaints Electrical Systemignition 15 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 13 complaints Tires 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 8 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 7 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 6 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 5 complaints Structureframe And Members 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Structurebodybumpers 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebodyhood 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint

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