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1998 HONDA CIVIC Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1998 HONDA CIVIC

10 engine and engine coolingengine 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.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10181699 |
DISTRIBUTOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE ENGINE POWER. I COASTED TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. *NM
#10097300 |
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
#10087907 |
CONSUMER STATED THAT GRANDDAUGHTER BOUGHT A CERTIFIED HONDA CIVIC AND HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE SINCE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. ONE MONTH AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS WAS DONE BY THE DEALER THAT SOLD HER THE VEHICLE. THEN, POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED, AND IT WAS REPAIRED 2 MONTHS LATER. IN MAY OF THIS YEAR THE SAME THING HAPPENED POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED AGAIN. *AK THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AT 89440 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED DUE TO SHIFTING PROBLEMS AT 90552 MILES. *NM
#10073409 |
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE TIMING BELT NEEDED REPLACING WHICH WAS NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
#10019692 |
WHEN THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE IT MADE A CLANK NOISE, WHICH WAS DUE TO A PISTON SLAP. *JB
#10016245 |
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON IN MY 1998 HONDA CIVIC. THE DEALER HAS ALREADY REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR ONCE UNDER WARRANTY BUT NOW CLAIMS THAT THE WARRANTY PERIOD IS OVER. THE CAR ONLY HAS 34,000 MILES ON IT, AND THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED ABOUT 13,000 MILES AGO. I HAVE FOUND MANY OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON INTERNET BULLETIN BOARDS.*JB
#8000597 |
A CARBON BUILDUP CAUSES VALVES TO STICK AND MAKES VEHICLE INOPERABLE. VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED FIRST TIME IN MAY 2000. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THERE WERE NO UPDATES OR RECALLS. THEY DO EXPECT RECALL BETWEEN NOW AND NEXT YEAR.*AK
#750036 |
ELECTICAL PROBLEM NOT FIXED YET, ENGINE TIMING PROB CAUSED VALVE DAMAGE, HEAD WORK REQUIRED...PAID BY OWNER, HONDA NOTIFIED. *AK
#750036 |
ELECTICAL PROBLEM NOT FIXED YET, ENGINE TIMING PROB CAUSED VALVE DAMAGE, HEAD WORK REQUIRED...PAID BY OWNER, HONDA NOTIFIED. *AK
#529816 |
VEHICLE VIBRATES DUE TO MAIN BEARING FAILURE.

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 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 Engine 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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