Safety ratings
2001 Honda Civic 2-DR.
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlNo
2001 Honda Civic 2-DR. w/SAB
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlNo
2001 Honda Civic 4-DR.
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlNo
2001 Honda Civic 4-DR. w/SAB
- Lane departure warningNo
- Forward collision warningNo
- Electronic stability controlNo
Crash test videos & photos
No public crash-test footage is available for this vehicle.
Recalls (27)
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E060000 · 29/06/2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Fix: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 15V320000 · 28/05/2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 19V499000 · 27/06/2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 19V501000 · 27/06/2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 18V268000 · 26/04/2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSCampaign 04V086000 · 24/02/2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
Risk: AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF LOW BEAMS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND COUPLER FOR SIGNS OF HEAT DAMAGE. IF HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SWITCH AND COUPLER. IF NO HEAT DAMAGE IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE HEAD LIGHT SWITCH AND ONE MATING PIN IN THE COUPLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E026000 · 23/03/2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINECampaign 01V329000 · 22/10/2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE AIR CLEANER BOX COVER MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED, AND A BROKEN PLASTIC PIECE COULD TRAVEL INTO THE INTAKE CHAMBER.
Risk: IF THE PLASTIC PIECE LODGES IN THE THROTTLE BODY, THE THROTTLE COULD STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION. ALTHOUGH THE DRIVER CAN ALWAYS STOP THE CAR BY APPLYING ADDITIONAL BRAKE FORCE, OR BY TAKING OTHER ACTIONS (I.E., SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, TURN OFF THE IGNITION KEY, ETC.), IF THE CAR CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN SPEED WHEN THE DRIVER IS EXPECTING IT TO SLOW, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE AIR CLEANER BOX FOR DAMAGE. IF DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE DEALER WILL LOCATE AND REMOVE THE BROKEN PLASTIC PIECE, AND REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER BOX LID. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E044000 · 22/05/2006
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES AT 310-327-4981.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSCampaign 06E025000 · 21/03/2006
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E032000 · 18/04/2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: TOM MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF NONCOMPLIANT LIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOM MOTORSPORT AT 626-968-4007.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E064000 · 17/07/2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 15V370000 · 15/06/2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to January 18, 2005, 2003-2007 Honda Accord vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to August 28, 2007, 2002-2004 Honda CR-V vehicles, 2002-2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 19, 2001, to July 12, 2003, 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 19, 2002, to June 19, 2003, 2003 Honda Element vehicles manufactured June 25, 2002, to July 31, 2003, and 2003 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured November 26, 2001, to August 21, 2003. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are not included in this recall. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. Note: On December 18, 2015 Honda informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2004 Honda CR-V vehicles in addition to additional model year 2003 CR-V vehicles.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E040000 · 15/05/2006
CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: E SPEED RACING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT E SPEED RACING 909-923-3636.
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYCampaign 01V380000 · 13/12/2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
Risk: THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSCampaign 06E023000 · 13/03/2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
- VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REARCampaign 07E104000 · 11/12/2007
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
Fix: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSCampaign 08E050000 · 11/08/2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSCampaign 09E025000 · 11/05/2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 06E038000 · 08/05/2006
CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: ALFAOTTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALFAOTTO AT 626-656-2992 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.ALFAOTTO.COM.
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYCampaign 02V051000 · 08/02/2002
CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
Risk: THE REAR SEAT BELTS WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PROVIDE PROTECTION IN A CRASH, BUT THE OWNER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY UNFASTENING THE BELT AFTER THE CRASH.
Fix: IN A PREVIOUS RECALL (01V-380), ONLY RIGHT AND LEFT BUCKLES WERE INSPECTED. THE REAR CENTER BUCKLE SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY. THIS RECALL IS BEING CONDUCTED ONLY FOR THE CENTER BUCKLE. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE IMRPOPERLY MANUFACTURED. ONLY BUCKLES THAT ARE MARKED (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE BUCKLE) WITH AN ASSEMBLY NUMBER BEGINNING WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE REPLACED. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR DEALER FOR THIS REPLACEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCampaign 09E012000 · 07/04/2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAPCampaign 01V182000 · 06/06/2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND COUPES. THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FILLER NECK TUBE HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE.
Risk: IN A COLLISION, THE TUBE COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE HOSE CLAMPS FOR PROPER TORQUE AND TIGHTEN THEM CORRECTLY, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPCampaign 01V183000 · 06/06/2001
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT IN THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AFTER TESTING. THIS RESIDUAL WATER COULD CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL DUE TO CORROSION.
Risk: IF THE PUMP STOPS WORKING, THE ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP. IF CORROSION IS FOUND, THE FUEL PUMP WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULECampaign 19V182000 · 06/03/2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
- AIR BAGSCampaign 14V700000 · 04/11/2014
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYCampaign 07V512000 · 01/11/2007
ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- POWER TRAIN174
- AIR BAGS160
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING38
- SERVICE BRAKES30
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM27
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING25
- HYDRAULIC24
- SEAT BELTS23
Read individual complaints (50 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 12/31/2012· POWER TRAIN
AS I CROSSED INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION, MY CAR'S TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP AS CARS WERE COMING AT ME. I WAS TERRIFIED. MY TRANSMISSION FAILED. AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH I FOUND THE 2001 HONDA CIVIC HAD A FAULTY TRANSMISSION. OVER 600 COMPLAINTS. I CALLED HONDA AND WAS TOLD I HAD ALREADY EXCEEDED THE ALLOTED MILES ON THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY SO IT WAS NOT COVERED. I HAD TO BUY A USED TRANSMISSION FOR $1095.00 AND HIRE A MECHANIC TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION. IT IS MY OPINION THAT HONDA WAS WELL AWARE OF THIS BAD TRANSMISSION AND THEY SHOULD HAVE OFFERED A REPLACEMENT, NO MATTER WHAT THE MILEAGE ON THE OWNERS VEHICLE. *TR
- 12/30/2015· AIR BAGS
2001 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THE DRIVER SIDE WAS REPLACED, TOO. THE CONSUMER HAD PAPERWORK PROVING ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED.
- 12/29/2005· AIR BAGS
DT: THE CONTACT'S SON NOTICED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY PREVIOUS ACCIDENTS, AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER, AND THEY SAID THE MODULE CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. *AK
- 12/29/2000· SUSPENSION
LEFT FRONT STRUT IS LEAKING AND IS CAUSING FRONT END NOISE AND POOR HANDLING. *SLC
- 12/28/2007· AIR BAGSCrash
A CAR CUT ME OFF ON FREEWAY-I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING HIM. MY CAR HIT CENTER FREEWAY DIVIDER AND ROLLED OVER 3-4 TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A REST. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CAR IS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. *TR
- 12/28/2006· SEAT BELTS
WE HAVE HAD TWO HONDA CIVICS NOW. THE FIRST WAS A 96 THAT THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS ESTIMATED AT $900. TO REPAIR AND IT WOULD NOT PASS VIRGINIA STATE INSPECTION TILL IT DID. WE GOT ANOTHER CAR BUT JUST BEFORE THAT WE BOUGHT A 2001 CIVIC FOR THE DAUGHTER TO DRIVE TO AND FROM COLLEGE. SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH IT SEEMS OR TWO WAS NOT A FLUKE. THE INTERNET IS IS LOADED WITH COMPLAINTS FROM OWNERS WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND DEALERS FLEECING THE PUBLIC WITH REPAIRS. BASICALLY IF YOUR DRIVING AROUND WITH THE LIGHT ON YOU DON'T KNOW IF YOUR AIR BAGS WILL DEPLOY. IF YOU TRY TO GET IT FIXED, IT'S A HUGE BILL. HOW CAN HONDA AND THE GOVERNMENT BLATANTLEY DISREGARD THIS SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT AND PASS THE RESPONSIBILITY ONTO THE CONSUMER? THIS IS CRAZY. I RECOMMEND YOU TAKE A LOOK AT GOOGLE FOR" HONDA SRS LIGHT" AND REVIEW THE CHATTER. THEN LOOK AT ALL THE WORK AROUND FOLKS ARE USING MEANWHILE DISREGARDING SAFETY OF PASSENGERS. HONDA NEEDS TO FIX THIS OBVIOUS PROBLEM REGARDING THE SAFETY OF THE PEOPLE DRIVING THEIR PRODUCTS. *NM
- 12/27/2007· POWER TRAIN
TOTAL AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC LX AUTOMOBILE. THIS FAILURE DID NOT HAVE ANY WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO FAILURE. IT LEFT ME STRANDED ON AN DARK UPHILL WINDING ROAD NEXT TO A 20 FOOT CLIFF. THE CHP FINALLY PROVIDED ME SUPPORT AFTER APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES. THE REPAIR ESTIMATE FOR A NEW AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS $3100.00. TO DATE, I HAVE NOT HAD THE REPAIR COMPLETED BUT I SUSPECT THAT I WILL DO SO IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *TR
- 12/27/2004· AIR BAGS
NOTICED THAT THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SRS UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
- 12/26/2013· VISIBILITY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR DOWN AND THE MIRROR FELL DOWN AND LANDED ON THE CONTACT'S LAP. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO THE INCIDENT BUT NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000. UPDATED 01/14/14*LJ
- 12/26/2012· POWER TRAIN
I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AND DROVE TO SOME DISTANCE WHILE EXPERIENCING SOME GEAR ENGAGING PROBLEMS. THEN SUDDENLY THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: 1. CAR STUTTERS OR JERKS WHILE ACCELERATING. 2. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. 3. TRANSMISSION SLIPS OR WON'T ENGAGE. 4. TRANSMISSION POPS IN AND OUT OF GEAR. 5. CAR WILL TURN ON AND STARTS TO MOVE A BIT, THEN CAN'T GET IT TO MOVE. I HAD TO CALL SERVICE TO TOW MY CAR BACK TO HOME BECAUSE CAR DEALERSHIP WAS CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS. THIS HAPPENED ON 2012/12/23 AND THE MILEAGE ON MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC WAS 80404 MILES. *TR
- 12/24/2015· AIR BAGS
MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WONT GO OFF, NO BAD FUSES, IT HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET, AND I DO NOT KNOW IF THE AIR BAGS WILL WORK IN AN ACCIDENT OR NOT.
- 12/24/2009· AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
SRS LIGHT REMAINS ON POSSIBLY TO THE DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT SENSOR AS OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT. PRESENTLY I NEED TO REPLACE FRONT STRUTS $800 - NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR FOR A CAR WITH 95000 MILES ON IT. I HATE THE NEW HONDA CIVIC - I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY WERE THINKING WHEN THEY DESIGNED IT SO I DECIDED TO KEEP MINE AND HAVE THE NORMAL STUFF FIXED. BUT - THIS IS SOMETHING THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINING ABOUT. LET'S GET THE SRS LIGHT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *TR
- 12/23/2017· AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. HONDA SENT OUT A TECH TO MY HOUSE TO REPLACE MY AIRBAG. 2 DAYS LATER THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON , SO I TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALER, BRIAN DAMBROSIO SAID I HAVE A SRS INTERNAL FAILURE AND SAID AIRBAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NOW ANDY AT HONDA SAID , HE WAS TOLD ITS NOT THE AIRBAG AND THERE IS NOTHING HE CAN DO FOR ME. I HOPE I DON'T DIE AS A RESULT OF HONDA'S NONACCOUNTABILITY
- 12/23/2007· EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WHEN DRIVING MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC EX, I EXPERIENCED THE COMPLETE LOSS OF MY HEADLIGHTS. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM THAT THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT OR WILL NOT CORRECT. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE OVER HEATING OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN 2004. AFTER TWO ATTEMPTS BY THE DEALER TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, (REPLACED THE SWITCH, AFTER EXTENSIVE TROUBLESHOOTING, ACCORDING TO THEM), I HAVE FOR THE THIRD TIME EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE OVER HEATING OF THE SWITCH. THE CONSEQUENCES OF LOSING THE HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT TIME ARE SELF EXPLANATORY. *TR
- 12/23/2007· POWER TRAIN
JUST RECENTLY, MY 2001 HONDA CIVIC WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING. WHEN I WAS IN 5TH GEAR DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE SHIFTER WOULD "POP" OUT OF 5TH AND GO INTO NEUTRAL. I THOUGHT THAT I DIDN'T HAVE IT ALL THE WAY INTO 5TH GEAR, SO I PUSHED IT BACK INTO 5TH AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE. JUST A FEW MINUTES LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN, AND AGAIN, AND AGAIN. I HAD TO HOLD IT IN 5TH GEAR FOR 2 HOURS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. WHEN I GOT HOME I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT EXACTLY WHAT IT WAS. IT WAS THE SYNCHRONIZER IN MY TRANSMISSION THAT WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I FOUND OUT THAT THE ONLY WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM WAS TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. THIS IS A VERY PRICEY TASK, AND WAY OUT OF MY PRICE RANGE. MY CAR JUST HIT 69,000 MILES JUST A DAY AGO. ACCORDING TO EVERYONE I'VE SPOKEN WITH, THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS WITH A CAR THIS OLD AND WITH THIS MANY MILES ON IT. *TR
- 12/22/2009· EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE FAILURE I AM CONCERNED WITH HAS TO DO WITH THE HEAD LIGHT MODULE. THE PLASTIC/GLASS THAT COVERS AND PROTECTS THE LIGHT WILL IN TIME APPEAR FROSTED. THIS FROSTING GREATLY REDUCES NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY. WHEN I WORKED IN THE AUTO REPAIR INDUSTRY I WITNESSED IT OFTEN. I OWNED A CHEVROLET PRISM THAT HAD THIS DEFECT AND NOW OWN A 2001 HONDA CIVIC THAT HAS THE PROBLEM. THE REPLACEMENT COST OF THE MODULES IS ENORMOUS. THESE HEADLIGHTS SHOULD LAST AS LONG AS THE CAR. *TR
- 12/21/2012· EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED BY HONDA BECAUSE OF A FAULTY HEADLIGHT SWITCH WHICH CAUSES TOTAL LOSS OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, BUT THE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT AGAIN BECAUSE OF THE SAME PROBLEM, AND HONDA REFUSES TO MAKE THE REPAIR AT THEIR COST. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY PROBLEM, AND HONDA SHOULD FIX IT, SINCE THEY OBVIOUSLY DID NOT FIX IT CORRECTLY THE FIRST TIME. *TR
- 12/21/2011· POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION FAILURE - CONFIRMED BY HONDA SERVICE. NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR UNDER $3,000.00. MY CAR IS ONLY 77K MILES. *TR
- 12/21/2007· POWER TRAIN
SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION, ALMOST STOPPING THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WAY AT NIGHT, HAS TO BE PUSHED OUT OF THE WAY. *TR
- 12/21/2001· STRUCTURE
NEW CAR SMELL COMES FROM INTERIOR OF VEHICLE AND IS MAKING CONSUMER SICK. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT DEALER. CONSUMERS IS VERY SENSITIVE TO CHEMICALS, AND IS CONCERNED WITH HEALTH ISSUES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
- 12/20/2016· AIR BAGSCrash
FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN HEAD-ON CRASH GOING 35-40 MPH.
- 12/20/2005· AIR BAGSCrash
DT: THE CONTACT PASSED OUT AT THE WHEEL AND CRASHED. INJURIES WHERE SUSTAINED DUE TO THE NON DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. *AK UPDATED 1/11/2006 - *NM
- 12/20/2004· POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK
- 12/19/2007· AIR BAGS
I JUST NOTICED THE SRS INDICATOR IS ON WITHOUT OBVIOUS REASON. IT MIGHT BE CAUSED BY HEAVY LOPTOP BAG IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. MY CAR IS HONDA CIVIC EX 2001. THE DEALER ASKS $115 TO DIAGNOSIS ONLY, NEEDLESS TO SAY FIX. THE NATURE OF THE DEFECT IS SAFETY ISSUE. HONDA SHOULD EITHER TO MAKE THE DESIGN OR HAVE THIS PART IN THE LIFE TIME WARRANTY. *TR
- 12/19/2000· POWER TRAIN
SPEEDOMETER FAILURE, VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
- 12/18/2018· SUSPENSION,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
SINCE 2016 I'VE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. WE FIXED THEM AND THE PROBLEM CAME BACK. WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AT TIMES IT DOES NOT WORK. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT BEHIND THE BRAKES, THERE IS A HOSE THAT NEEDS TO BE PURGED, BUT EVERY TIME THEY TRY TO DO THAT, IT DOES NOT WORK. THERE IS NO FLEXIBILITY ON THE HOSE. WE'VE ATTEMPTED FIXING THIS SEVERAL TIMES AND IT WORKS FOR A DAY AND THEN THE NEXT DAY IT DOES NOT WORK. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THERE IS A WAY WE CAN FIX THIS. I'M AFRAID THIS ISSUES HAS ENDANGERED MY LIFE SEVERAL TIMES. I CANNOT DRIVE IT ANYMORE, BUT I ONLY HAVE THIS CAR. THE LATEST ISSUE WAS TODAY. AFTER HAVING IT AT THE SHOP FOR OVER A WEEK, I WAS DRIVING MY CAR OUT OF THE MY DRIVE WAY AND THE BRAKE WOULD NOT WORK. I'VE PARKED IT OUTSIDE MY HOME.THANK YOU, *TR
- 12/18/2007· POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT BEFORE 90,000 MILES ON HONDA CIVIC. REPAIRED THROUGH AAMCO FOR OVER $2200.00 NO WARNING. VEHICLE JUST WOULD NOT GO OVER 20 MPH. SAW ON INTERNET HONDA HAD KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH CIVICS IN 2001 MODEL YEAR. *TR
- 12/18/2002· STRUCTURECrash
CUSTOMER HIT A TRUCK HEAD-ON. THE FUSE PANEL SHATTERED AND SEVERELY LACERATED THE DRIVERS LEG.
- 12/17/2014· EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE REPAIR SPECIFICS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V086000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,000.
- 12/17/2010· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT FIRST FAILED ON 01/30/2009. ELECTRICAL WIRING TO FRONT LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT OVERHEATED CAUSING MELTING OF HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR TO ELECTRICAL HARNESST. . A SUCCESSION OF ANOTHER 4 HEADLIGHT CONNECTORS HAVE MELTED BETWEEN O8/08/2009 TO DECEMBER 14, 2010. FIRST 4 HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR REPLACEMENTS COMPLETED BY HONDA DEALER. PRIOR TO JAN 30TH 2009 HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR FAILURE,A DIFFERENT HONDA DEALER COMPLETED NHTSA 304V86000 RECALL WORK FOR HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL OVERHEATING RECALL IN 2006 DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE APPOINTMENT. FAILURE #5 HAPPENED ON DEC14, 2010 JUST 6 DAYS AFTER MELTED CONNECTOR #4 WAS REPLACED ON DECEMBER 8TH 2010. DEALER FOUND CRUISE CONTROL UNIT INOPERABLE DUE TO ELECTRICAL MELT DOWN. ORIGINAL AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACED IN 2009 DUE TO MELT DOWN. SAFETY AND POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD DUE TO CHRONIC OVERHEATING OF ORIGINAL ELECTRICAL HARNESS & MULTI-PLEX UNIT. HONDA DEALER UNABLE SOLVE PROBLEM OF REPEATED MELTING HEADLIGHT CONNECTORS. ALL CONNECTORS ARE HONDA DEALER PARTS. TOTAL OF 4 LEFT HEADLIGHT CONNECTORS AND 1 RIGHT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR HAVE MELTED. 5TH MELTED HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. USING THE HIGH-BEAMS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT SINCE 4 PREVIOUS HONDA DEALER REPLACEMENT CONNECTORS HAVE MELTED. TIME INTERVALS BETWEEN CONNECTOR FAILURE KEEPS GETTING SHORTER AND SHORTER. DUE TO CHRONIC UNSOLVED ELECTRICAL OVERHEATING PROBLEM, THE SAFETY OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS COMPROMISED.
- 12/17/2008· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WOULD OVERFLOW WHILE PUMPING GAS. WHEN REFUELING, THE FUEL TANK WOULD NOT SHUT OFF THE GAS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THEY DID NOT KNOW HOW TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 UPDATED 3/19/09 *CN GAS CONTINUED TO OVERFLOW. UPDATED 03/26/09.*JB
- 12/17/2008· POWER TRAIN
ONE DAY MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD SOME ISSUES SHIFTING GEARS AND THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END WHEN STARTING THE CAR. AFTER THE CAR WAS WARM, IT DIDN'T SEEM TO BE AS BIG OF AN ISSUE. THIS HAPPENED FOR A FEW DAYS AND ONE DAY DRIVING HOME, IT JUST DIED. I HAD IT TOWED TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP AND BEFORE THE MECHANIC TOOK A LOOK AT IT HE MENTIONED THE TORQUE CONVERTERS GOING BAD IN THE 2001 CIVICS. SAME IN MY CASE AND OIL LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION. ONLY A FEW PARTS WERE ABLE TO BE SAVED SO HE IS REBUILDING THE REST FOR $2300. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH HONDA BUT FROM WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID IT DOES NO GOOD. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. THERE ARE SO MANY SIMILAR STORIES OUT THERE. CARCOMPLAINTS.COM IS LOADED WITH THEM. *TR
- 12/16/2010· POWER TRAIN
MY TRANSMISSION FAILED IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC TWO HOURS FROM MY HOME. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IF TRAFFIC HAD BEEN MOVING FASTER THIS COULD HAVE BEEN AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS WHATSOEVER. BEING SO FAR FROM HOME I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO TOW IT TO THE NEAREST TRANSMISSION SHOP WHERE THEY TOLD ME MY TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED DUE TO A FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. I LOOKED THIS UP AND FOUND HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS FROM HONDA OWNERS THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUE. WHY HAS THIS PART NOT BEEN RECALLED?! HONDA OWES ME $2,200.00 AND WILL BE LUCKY IF I EVER BUY FROM THEM AGAIN. *TR
- 12/16/2008· POWER TRAIN
AUTOMATIC TRANS FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN SEPTEMBER OF 08. HAD A USED TRANSMISSION PUT IN, DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS FOR A BRAND NEW ONE. *TR
- 12/16/2005· ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL. WHEN IT STALLED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 02-083 WAS ISSUED FOR THE PROBLEM BUT THE DEALER REQUESTED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE BEFORE THEY WOULD USE THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO FIX THE PROBLEM . *AK UPDATED 1/11/2006. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED MOSTLY AT LOW ALTITUDES IN THE SUMMER WITH THE A/C ON. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WHEN IN NEUTRAL IN DANGEROUS AND HE THINKS THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED. *NM
- 12/16/2004· AIR BAGS
SRS LIGHT BLINKS INCESSANTLY 40% OF THE TIME. SOME ATTRIBUTE THIS TO ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE DUE TO CELL PHONE USAGE. IT IS ACTUALLY A DEFECT OF THE SRS SENSOR, BUT HONDA REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. HOW IRRESPONSIBLE.
- 12/14/2017· AIR BAGS
WE HAVE NOT TAKE IT FOR A RECALL.
- 12/14/2015· SUSPENSION,WHEELS
THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.THIS IS A TEST.
- 12/14/2006· EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TURN SIGNALS DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE RIGHT SIGNAL ONLY FUNCTIONED WHILE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE TURNED ON, WHILE THE LEFT SIGNAL DID NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. ALSO, THE INTERMITTENT FEATURE ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT FUNCTION AT ALL. THE WIPERS ONLY FUNCTIONED IN LOW OR HIGH MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS.
- 12/14/2001· AIR BAGS
THE SRS FAILURE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ACTIVATED OR ON. OUR DEALER CANNOT REPAIR IT. AMERICAN HONDA TECH SUPPORT CANNOT TELL THE DEALER HOW TO REPAIR IT. AMERICAN HONDA HAS TAKEN CAR, SAYING THAT IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WITH OTHER SUCH DEFECTS IT MUST REDESIGN & REMANUFACTURE A NEW PART TO BE INSTALLED FROM NOW ON AND RETROFITTED TO MY CAR. AFTER 5 TIMES AT THE DEALER STARTING RIGHT AFTER DELIVERY, AMERICAN HONDA NOW ESTIMATES 1 - 2 MONTHS FOR A POSSIBLE REPAIR. THE DEALER HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL, BUT IT IS OUT OF THEIR HANDS. THERE HAVE BEEN NO GUARANTEES, AND AMERICAN HONDA REFUSES TO PUT ANYTHING IN WRITING. ANYONE WITH A SIMILAR PROBLEM E-MAIL SANDYWASSON@HOTMAIL.COM. *AK
- 12/13/2006· AIR BAGS
2001 HONDA CIVIC SRS LIGHT IS ON. VEHICLE HAS DIAGNOSTIC CODES 15-3 AND 15-1. VEHICLE NEEDS OPDS SENSOR AND CONTROL UNIT VEHICLE HAS 60,000 MILES AND IS OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIR IS OVER $1000 HONDA SHOULD HAVE TO RECALL THIS SAFETY AND REPAIR IT FOR FREE - I UNDERSTAND IT IS A RECURRING PROBLEM ON 2001 HONDA CIVICS. *JB
- 12/13/2005· AIR BAGS
SRS LIGHT STAYS ON ALL OF THE TIME. WHEN I TOOK IT TO BRADENTON HONDA FOR OTHER ISSUES, THEY CEHCKED IT, RESET THE COMPUTER AND SAID IF IT CAME ON AGAIN, TO BRING IT BACK IN. IT HAS COME ON AGAIN AND STAYS ON. IN REVIEWING YOUR COMPLAINTS, SEEMS IT IS AN INCREASING PROBLEM FOR THIS YEAR AND MODEL OF HONDA. *NM
- 12/13/2001· POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING OIL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD TWO CRACKS. CONSUMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING IT REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
- 12/13/2000· FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT REGISTER CORRECT LEVELS OF FUEL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
- 12/13/2000· TIRESCrash
PE00 020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. HE FELT THAT REAR WENT DOWN. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDER, AND NOTICED THAT LEFT REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM RIM. FIRESTONE TIRE, FR690. HE HASN'T CALLED FIRESTONE. *AK
- 12/12/2017· AIR BAGS,STRUCTURECrash
WE HAD A FRONT END COLLISION THAT TOTALED OUR VEHICLE - AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF - PERSON IN FRONT OF US HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS AND STOPPE-D DEAD IN FRONT OF US -THE FRONT END OF OUR VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE REAR END OF HERS THANK GOD WE WERE NOT BADLY INJURED. WE WERE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET
- 12/12/2008· POWER TRAIN
I HAVE A 2001 HONDA CIVIC LX WITH STANDARD TRANSMISSION. OVER THE PAST WEEK, THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO TAKE A LITTLE LONGER TO ENGAGE, ESPECIALLY IN THE MORNINGS. THROUGHOUT THE DAY, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO GEARS BETTER, SO I THOUGHT I HAD SOME TIME TO GET IT SERVICED. YESTERDAY, THE PROBLEM GOT SIGNIFICANTLY WORSE. IT TOOK SEVERAL SECONDS FOR THE FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT GEARS. AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT AT ALL. FORTUNATELY, I WAS IN A FRIEND'S APARTMENT PARKING LOT WHEN THIS HAPPENED. AFTER THAT, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR IN REVERSE. THE GEARS WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN D, D2, AND D3. I JUST CALLED THE HONDA DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD ME THIS AUTO, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT A 7-YEAR, 100K EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS ISSUED FOR HONDA 2001 ACCORDS, BUT THAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO HONDA CIVICS. *TR
- 12/12/2007· POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY WENT OUT. APPEARS THIS IS HAPPENING ALOT WITH THIS VEHICLE. COST TO REPAIR OVER $3000. *TR
- 12/12/2002· SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
WHEN DRIVING, GENTLE PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO PEDAL, BUT FULL FORCE IS APPLIED BY BRAKING SYSTEM, ABS ENGAGES AND CAUSES VEHICLE TO STOP SUDDENLY. COULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT.
- 12/11/2019· AIR BAGSCrash
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT'S SON OWNED A 2001 HONDA CIVIC COUPE. THE CONTACT'S SON WAS THE PASSENGER OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON'S FRIEND WAS DRIVING 80 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT'S SON WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A FRACTURED COLLARBONE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED AND THE CONTACT'S SON WAS AIRLIFTED TO A HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED FOUR HOURS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY THE POLICE TO A LOT WHERE IT WAS SOLD TO AN AUCTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V268000 (AIR BAGS), 15V370000 (AIR BAGS), AND 19V501000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 233,000.