1. Honda Civic
  2. Problems
  3. 1988
  4. Ignition

1988 Honda Civic Ignition Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 15, 2002

    Ignition · Seat Belts

    On my 1988 honda civic, i found out through the internet ,that there were recalls for the efi control unit, a recall for the seatbelts, and a recall for the ignitor, and for some reason i never received those recalls. I been driving the car with the bad efi, and the idle just jumps up and down, and now my ignitor is gone bad and the car won't start. I almost got hit from the back because the ignitor failed while i…

    ODI 765682

  • September 1, 1995

    Ignition

    The defective "ignitor" malfunctioned, causing an accident. Dealer replaced ignitor 3 times. Dealer cannot determine problem. *ak

    ODI 825220

  • June 21, 1995

    Ignition

    Due to a defect in the brand box the vehicle is idling. *ak

    ODI 986053

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 1988 Honda Civic.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.