1998 HONDA CIVIC Unknown Or Other Problems
17 NHTSA complaints on file
Unknown Or Other Issues in the 1998 HONDA CIVIC
17 unknown or other complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 HONDA CIVIC. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
17
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Unknown Or Other Complaints
WE WERE ON A CITY STREET, APPROACHED AN UNKNOWN DIP IN THE ROAD. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, THE HEADLINER IS SHREDDED. THERE IS NO STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER, FENDERS OR HOOD. THE SRS SYSTEM LIGHT IS ON. THE DOOR LOCKS WON'T WORK FROM THE FOB. THE SEATBELTS DO APPEAR TO BE FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. I HAVE WAITED FOR THE RECALL TO INCLUDE 98'S KNOWING THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO BE INCLUDED BECAUSE OF WHAT HAPPENED TO MINE. I DON'T HAVE PICTURES AT THIS TIME BUT WILL PROVIDE.
IT NEED SEAT LIGHT DONT WORK TITE DPNT MATCH CHECK ENVINE LIGHT IS ON BRAKE LIGHT IS ON
TAKATA RECALL SO I W ON MY WAY TO WORK AD S INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AT THE TIME ALL I KNEW WAS AFTER TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE CAR WAS TOED AND CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS I WAS TICKETED FOR CARELESS DRIVING. AFTER PAYING TO GET THE VEHICLE BACK IN MY POSSESSION I WAS LOOKING THREW THE CAR AND REALIZED THE FLOOR MAT WAS STUCK UNDER THE PEDDLES I THEN WHEN AND RAN THE VIN ON CAR FACTS AND FOUND AN OPEN RECALL FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM . I WAS NEVER ONCE NOTIFIED ABOUT A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE I AM NOW HAVING TO PAY FOR OTHERS CAR REPAIR AND MEDICAL BILLS DUE TO A PROBLEM THAT SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED I AM AT A LOSS AND DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO.
DURING 2000 (EST) I BROUGHT MY CAR TO HONDA DEALER TO REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.AND GET A NEW SET OF KEYS I THINK I PAID ABOUT $800 I NEVER RECEIVE ANY RECALL NOTICE UNTIL THIS YEAR MY MECHANIC CHECK AND HE SAID MY CAR HAD RECALL. .I FURTHER REFER TO INTERNET THAT SOME CAR WERE REPAIRED FREE IN CHANGING IGNITION SWITCH. IN THIS REGARD I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF MY CAR IS A RECALL IN SPITE OF SAME PROBLEM.WITH OTHER CARS THANK YOU, JAIME
1998 HONDA CIVIC WITH SAFETY CONCERN. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE NOTICED THIS SAFETY CONCERN. HE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IS CONSIDERED A SAFE VEHICLE. *KB
RESPONSE LETTER TO CONSUMERS COMPLAINT LETTER ADDRESS TO CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION**NAR**CC CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED WHILE IN TRANSIT. *JB
AS THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING AWAY FROM THE INSIDE OF THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH OUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. THE BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL AND THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH THE WALL. FINALLY, THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT HIT THE WALL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS AN OPEN RECALL REGARDING THIS ISSUE. *JB
#8018258
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WHILE TRAVELING 55-60 MPH ENGINE WOULD STALL, ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#862876
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WHILE ACCELERATING THE MAT JAMMED ON ACCELERATER AND GOT STUCK. CONSUMER HAD TO GO UNDER STEERING WHELL TO RELEASE MAT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS BEEN REOCCURRING. *AK
#722887
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THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE ITEM TO FIX AND DISPITE THE PURCHASE OF AN EXTENDED WARRENTY IT'S NOT COVERED. SHOULDN'T THIS BE A SAFETY CONCERN AND COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER? NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
#858004
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RECALL # 99E015000 HONDA/ACCESSORY FLOOR MATS; THE RECALL REQUIRED HONDA TO FASTEN FLOOR MATS TO PREVENT INTRUSION ON THE GAS PEDAL, WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO STICK IN THE DOWN POSITION. CONSUMER WRITES THAT A SATISFACTORY SOLUTION HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL DEALER, AND THE ISSUE IS NOW CLOSED. *AK *ML
#849611
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ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE APRIL AND WON'T GO OFF. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
#845295
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ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON AND WON'T GO OFF, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
#841882
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WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THERE WAS NO RESPONSE DUE TO THE FLOOR MAT GETTING CAUGHT UP UNDER THE ACCELERATOR ,CAUSING VEHICLE TO ALMOST BE IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
#839927
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RCALL 99E015000, FLOORMAT RECALL IS NOT "BROAD" ENOUGH FOR THE OWNER WHO ALREADY REPLACED THE ORGINIAL FLOOR MAT WITH AN AFTERMARKET FLOOR MAT BECAUSE OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN THE ORGINIAL FLOOR MAT. MANUFACTURER WILL NOT DO THE RECALL FOR AN AFTERMARKET FLOOR MAT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
#707543
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INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS, WITH CENTERAL COMPUTER CONTORL, BATTERY SOMETIMES COMPLETELY DRAINS, SOMETIMES DOES NOT, TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE SOMETIMES , DEALER UNCOOPERATIVE. *AK
#707543
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INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS, WITH CENTERAL COMPUTER CONTORL, BATTERY SOMETIMES COMPLETELY DRAINS, SOMETIMES DOES NOT, TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE SOMETIMES , DEALER UNCOOPERATIVE. *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
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
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