1997 Honda Civic Engine Problems

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.

Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
100–150k mi	1

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

August 2, 2001
Engine
Problem with the drain plug on the oil pan being stripped when oil changed. *ak
ODI 753172
November 27, 2000
Engine
Engine crankshaft/pulley snapped, causing damages to engine. *ak the manufacturer and the dealer agreed to replace the engine block at their expense. *yh
ODI 875627
June 22, 2000
Engine
While making a turn pin that holds the pulley fell off, causing severe damage to vehicle.*ak
ODI 864314
May 25, 2000 · 110,000 miles
Engine
After vehicle warms to operating temp. And the rpms are between 2000 and 3000. The vehicle bogs down, releasing the throttle or pushing in the clutch pedal and the vehicle idle is normal. If the throttle is pushed down and the rpms rise, the problem goes away. When this occurs the vehicle can bog down and then straighten out the speed will resume to where it should be. This is an intermittent problem with no rhyme…
ODI 10020999
February 29, 2000
Engine
Apparent crankshaft/pulley bad. Upon removing pulley, bolt, key and crankshaft found worn, stripped and chewed up. Also possible timing gear problem.
ODI 720043
Engine
The crankshaft: pulley broke, causing a loud noise in the engine area, making it hard to stir. Dealer has been contacted.*ak
ODI 834562