1998 HONDA CIVIC Unknown Or Other Problems

17 NHTSA complaints on file

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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

#11354740 |
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.
#11115736 |
IT NEED SEAT LIGHT DONT WORK TITE DPNT MATCH CHECK ENVINE LIGHT IS ON BRAKE LIGHT IS ON
#10889319 | Crash
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.
#10723525 |
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
#10223889 |
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
#10188992 |
RESPONSE LETTER TO CONSUMERS COMPLAINT LETTER ADDRESS TO CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION**NAR**CC CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED WHILE IN TRANSIT. *JB
#10073981 | Crash
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE APRIL AND WON'T GO OFF. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
#845295 |
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON AND WON'T GO OFF, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
#841882 |
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 |
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 |
INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS, WITH CENTERAL COMPUTER CONTORL, BATTERY SOMETIMES COMPLETELY DRAINS, SOMETIMES DOES NOT, TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE SOMETIMES , DEALER UNCOOPERATIVE. *AK
#707543 |
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
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