1997 Honda Civic Unknown Or Other Problems
- 15
- 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.
Among these 15 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine check · 4 records
- check light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tires · Unknown Or Other
I was driving on interstate 85, and there was a large truck tire laying in the middle of a 4 lane highway, thus causing multiple accidents. My car hit the tire and almost caused a few accidents, almost causing other people as well as myself to be injured fatally. The dot should have cleaned it up, and since i do not have collision on my insurance policy they are not covering any damages. We pay taxes to the state…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10220833
Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Unknown Or Other
This vehicle is a lemon -- defective throughout. Major problem is a transmission that has failed twice -- once being replaced by the manufacturer only after two years of complaining about the problem, being unable to drive any distances, and after numerous times i paid to have the problem unresolved. Since it was replaced in july 2001, i began complaining again about problems in may of 2002, only to get the same run…
ODI 10070716
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Unknown Or Other
The engine light came on and i took it to the shop to determine the cause. They told me that the exhaust manifold had cracked. They also told me that this is a common occurrence for the honda civic. The cost of repair will be over $600.00 provided that this did not damage the oxygen sensor. If that is the case, then the cost will be an additional $100.00 to $200.00 more. Given that this is a common occurence, i felt…
ODI 726316
Unknown Or Other
Your website indicates that there was a campaign for this item, i paid for the repair, and upon contacting both the dealership where the work was performed, and honda, was told that it only applied to '96 models...is this accurate? Should i be reimbursed for this repair? No safety defect listed in summary. *ak
ODI 725233
Unknown Or Other
I reported the front floor mats problems with motorcars on 12/28/99 and was told by the service tech that the mats were not orignal honda mats. I wrote to troy ohio, customer relations concerning the vehicles front floor mats and informed them that they were the one that came with the lease vehicle when i entered into the lease agreement on 10/09/99. Why would a vehicle be "certified" and leased as safe when the…
ODI 745795
Switch · Unknown Or Other
Hansel honda stated two months ago when we had the engine check light problem, that it was a faulty engine module. The car has had two start problems for which hansel honda stated it may be due to the module but was still back ordered. With the second start problem, one of the service staff stated it may be the module problem but stated they were having problems getting the part. The other service person that very…
ODI 714933
Structure · Unknown Or Other
Engine light has come on at least six times since ownership. *mjs
ODI 9000888
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 707888
Unknown Or Other
Engine check light came on. Vehicle was inspected/repaired by dealer. Consumer would like to know why he is having this problem with a new vehicle with low mileage? There got to be a better way . Can someone do something about this. *ak
ODI 831743
Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Unknown Or Other
When driving the engine check light keeps coming on, and consumer had a fuse replaced and the engine check light is still coming on. *ak
ODI 829727
Unknown Or Other
ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON.
ODI 609727
Unknown Or Other
Recall failure (99e-015) was the cause of vehicle accident prior to receiving notice. *mjs
Crash reported
ODI 550235
Unknown Or Other
Recall 99e015000 repairs did correct the probelm, floor mat caused accelerator pedal not return to the idle position, resulting in a collision. Please give any further details.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 864392
Interior/Under Dash · Unknown Or Other
Scott honda mailed a post card to my home in feb 2ooo for car recall. Upon calling hoinda the lease agent put me on hold and spoke to the service dept. She then proceeded to say that i would not have engine problems until my car reached betwen 60,000-70,000 miles. She stated that the engine would rumble and the engine light woudl come on due to faulty wiring,etc. I expalined that my car was service and the engine…
ODI 725027
Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Unknown Or Other
REMOTE DOOR LOCK FAILED. *YC
ODI 607515