1998 HONDA CIVIC Power Train Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Train Issues in the 1998 HONDA CIVIC

2 power train 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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All Power Train Complaints

#10453894 | April 3, 2012

BOUGHT USED JUNE 2011 WITH ABOUT 169,000ISH, WAS ASSURED THAT EVERYTHING WAS CHECKED OUT. DROVE BACK HOME WITH NO PROBLEMS, AND THEN THE PROBLEMS BEGAN. WITHIN TWO MONTHS THE BATTERY DIED, HAD TO REPLACE. IN JAN OF 2012 CAR BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND I NOTICED A 2" CRACK ON THE TOP OF THE RADIATOR, REPLACED. NOW TRANSMISSION HESITATES AND RPMS GO WAY UP WHEN SHIFTING INTO FOURTH GEAR. I DRAINED AND CHANGED THE FLUID WITH THE RECOMMENDED HONDA FLUID, AND NOW THE HIGH RPMS AND SLIPPING ARE OCCURRING IN ALL FORWARD GEARS. I FEEL LIKE A VOICE IN A FREAKING TORNADO WHEN IT COME TO ANY REASONABLE SOLUTION TO MY PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN A MAJOR BLOW TO HONDA'S REPUTATION FOR ME. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND AN IMMEDIATE SAFETY RECALL NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OUT. *TR

#739714 | January 30, 2001

THIS AND OTHER HONDAS I OWN CONSISTENTLY MISREPRESENT THE SPEED AT WHICH THE CAR IS ACTUALLY TRAVELLING. I USED TO BE INADVERTENTLY CAUGHT IN THE PASSING LANE GOING WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE LEGAL SPEED LIMIT, ONLY TO HAVE OTHER DRIVERS RIDE ON MY REAR BUMPER. I FINALLY HAD THE SPEEDOMETER CHECKED ON THIS CAR WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR AN EMISSIONS TEST. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE; IN ADDITION IT SMACKS OF OUTRIGHT FRAUD SINCE IT APPEARS THAT HONDAS GET BETTER GASOLINE MILEAGE THAN THEY DO, AND THEY RUN OUT OF WARRANTY SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES SOONER THAN THEY SHOULD. IT ALSO CAUSES EXTRA MILEAGE FEES TO KICK IN SOONER FOR THOSE WHO LEASE.*AK

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 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 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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