HondaCivic1998
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1998 Honda Civic Engine 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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 13, 2004 · 89,940 miles

    Engine · Pump

    Consumer stated that granddaughter bought a certified honda civic and had nothing but trouble since she purchased the vehicle. One month after the vehicle was purchased the head gasket blew out, and needed to be replaced. This was done by the dealer that sold her the vehicle. Then, power steering pump leaked, and it was repaired 2 months later. In may of this year the same thing happened power steering pump leaked…

    ODI 10087907

  • July 20, 2004

    Engine

    While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. The vehicle was taken to a body shop for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem at this time. Please provide further details. *jb

    ODI 10097300

  • May 10, 2004

    Engine

    While driving 65 mph, without warning the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart the vehicle but was unsuccessful. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the timing belt needed replacing which was not mounted properly. Please fill in additional information. *jb

    ODI 10073409

  • October 1, 2003

    Engine

    Distributor failed while driving on freeway causing the vehicle to lose engine power. I coasted to a stop in the middle of traffic, unable to restart the engine. *nm

    ODI 10181699

  • May 12, 2003

    Engine

    When the consumer started the vehicle it made a clank noise, which was due to a piston slap. *jb

    ODI 10019692

  • April 16, 2003

    Engine

    The check engine light keeps coming on in my 1998 honda civic. The dealer has already replaced the oxygen sensor once under warranty but now claims that the warranty period is over. The car only has 34,000 miles on it, and the oxygen sensor was replaced about 13,000 miles ago. I have found many other similar complaints on internet bulletin boards.*jb

    ODI 10016245

  • November 26, 2001

    Engine

    A carbon buildup causes valves to stick and makes vehicle inoperable. Vehicle will not start. This happens intermittently. This problem happened first time in may 2000. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated there were no updates or recalls. They do expect recall between now and next year.*ak

    ODI 8000597

  • July 28, 2001

    Electrical System · Engine

    Electical problem not fixed yet, engine timing prob caused valve damage, head work required...paid by owner, honda notified. *ak

    ODI 750036

  • December 21, 1997

    Engine

    VEHICLE VIBRATES DUE TO MAIN BEARING FAILURE.

    ODI 529816