1997 Honda Civic Electrical System Problems
- 9
- 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 9 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System
Takata recall my airbags went off when i was turning and went over a a bump, and cracked my windshield really bad on the passenger side. The srs red light had been on for quite some time before this. When this occurred it blew a fuse and i had to have it towed. I did not file a police report because i only have liability insurance for the car so insurance did not need it. I have also had problems with the wiring and…
ODI 10944444
Electrical System
Engine light came on now car will not start. No fault or cel codes. *js
ODI 10592201
Body · Electrical System · Engine
I had car computer problems, air conditioning problem and paint on car body is cracking. These problems started to happen gradually, computer problems happened while i was driving on the road in the city; the paint started to crack for many years and the car looks miserable. The air conditioning broke down during a summer time, when i had no money to repair it and had to suffer due to the high heat weather. There is…
ODI 10862668
Electrical System
I have a 97 civic dx and several times while driving the car will turn off and is to hard to control the wheels, when turns off there is no engine lights & the car dies totally and i try to turn the car on but it wont start i need to wait for about 5 minutes then i can turn the car again. I have been doing some research in the internet and it seems that i'm not the only one who have this problem and it seems to…
ODI 10308254
Driveline · Electrical System
The vtec-e on my 1997 honda civic hx is not engaging at the proper times which is not only an annoyance when driving, but also a safety hazard when it engages at low speeds (which it should not do) in traffic launching you forward into the back ends of other vehicles. Has caused (2) rearenders. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10399539
Electrical System
While driving the vehicle, the engine just quits. There is no stuttering, stalling, or engine misfires, it quietly just quits. The radio, heater fan, brake lights still work but not the signal lights. This also happens when starting the vehicle. The problem started 1-2x a month and over a period of 7 months has now become an everyday occurrence. *tr
ODI 10262118
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda civic. While attempting to exit the vehicle, both of the rear electric doors would not open. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that an inspection would cost $150 and the repair would cost $500. The vehicle has not been repaired. The dealer information was unavailable. The current mileage was 126,000 and failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 01/11/08. *lj…
ODI 10205092
Electrical System · Front · Side/Window
While driving, the vehicle struck a pot hole, and the passenger's side air bag deployed. However, the driver's seat belt did not lock, and passenger struck his face on the steering wheel. *ak the passenger air bag did not open and the check engine and the air bag light remained on. *sc
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10092582
Air Bags · Electrical System
Air bag sensor light came on and stayed on all day. Took vehicle to dealership, who informed consumer that there was a defect in electrical system, and it will have to be replaced, or air bags will malfunction in a crash.*akvehicle owner has been sent a free service reminder for technical problems with on board diagnostic, that causes it to not comply with the federal clean air act. *jg
ODI 8010222