2002 HONDA CIVIC Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Issues in the 2002 HONDA CIVIC

2 electrical systemalternatorgeneratorregulator complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HONDA CIVIC. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Complaints

#10102955 | December 14, 2004

MY COMPLAINT IS WITH A 2002 HONDA CIVIC EX MODEL. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE AND TO HAVE MY CAR DETAILED WITHIN THE PAST 2 MONTHS. ON BOTH OCCASIONS I ASKED THEM TO CHECK OUT MY CAR BECAUSE I SMELLED A BURNING PLASTIC SMELL. ON BOTH OCCASIONS THEY SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING. WELL 2 WEEKS LATER I NEED A NEW ALTERNATOR WHICH SURPRISED ME CONSIDERING THE NEWNESS OF THE CAR. WHAT I'M MORE SURPRISED AT IS THAT THE ALTERNATOR IS GIVING OUT TOO MUCH POWER AND IS SLOWLY MELTING OUT MY BATTERY, THE BURNING PLASTIC SMELL. I AM FILING A COMPLAINT BECAUSE I BELIEVE AN ALTERNATOR SHOULD LAST MORE THAT 3 YEARS ON A NEW VEHICLE. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS LAST HONDA THAT I HAVE LEASED, BEING MY THIRD HONDA THAT I HAVE HAD, AND DON'T...

#8021169 | October 18, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALER STATED MOTOR NEEDS REPLACING. MR RADIATOR LEAKED OUT COOLANT AND ENGINE LOCKED UP DUE TO SHORT BLOCK AND HEAD FAILURE. THERMOSTAT FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. CHECK THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND DEALER REPLACED CONVERTER AS A CAUSE. *YH

Other 2002 HONDA CIVIC Problem Areas

Air Bags 176 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 102 complaints Power Train 73 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 43 complaints Electrical System 41 complaints Exterior Lighting 35 complaints Seat Belts 34 complaints Unknown Or Other 26 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 22 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 21 complaints Engine 17 complaints Steering 17 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 15 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 15 complaints Structurebody 15 complaints Tires 14 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 11 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 11 complaints Suspensionfront 11 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Seats 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Visibilitywiper 5 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 4 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 4 complaints Seat Beltsfront 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint

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