1998 Honda Civic Exhaust System Problems
- 13
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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- exhaust manifold · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exhaust System
I took my car in for service and they told me the exhaust manifold was cracked. This is the third time this part has cracked. I had it replaced twice already at the dealership- they did not cover the part under warranty and i paid $1000 each time to have it replaced. I tried to contact american honda and they refused to compensate me for it. *tr
ODI 10400698
Exhaust System
I have a 98 honda civic lx, it seems the exhaust manifold on these cars are defective they crack and the gas emissions are circulated to the cabin of the automobile. The exhaust manifold should not crack on normal use. Carbon monoxide co could leak to the cabin of the car, and is poisonous to humans and children. There are a lot of honda civics out here with crack exhaust manifold, it is hard to find the culprit,…
ODI 10343200
Exhaust System
When my 1998 honda civic was at 90,891 miles, the honda dealer service department told me the exhaust manifold was cracked and needed to be replaced. The repair was about $1000. Only 2 years later, they told me the new exhaust manifold was cracked and needed to be replaced again. The service manager told me that this replacement part should last much longer but he was unwilling to stand behind this repair and…
ODI 10355765
Exhaust System
Exhaust manifold have a big crack causing a check engine light and exhaust fumes to migrate to the cabin since it is in front of the car. Honda have an existing service bulletin 98-081 that only covers 96-97 civics and not 1998 models but they did not do the re-design until 99. It is a well known flaw but honda does not have a recall for it. *tr
ODI 10212911
Exhaust System
Year 2003: 1 o2 sensor replaced year 2007: engine light on. Was informed due to oxygen o2 sensor bad and also a cracked exhaust manifold. Car acts like it will stall when stopped at a light. I am very concerned. According to the dealership, only some honda civics with a particular vin # qualify for replacement of oxygen/o2 sensor and exhaust manifold. They stated that mine did not (only up to 1997 qualify) and there…
ODI 10202084
Exhaust System
Had taken car to get inspection. Would not pass due to the exhaust manifold having a crack in. This car had 59827 miles on it! Naturally i was very upset. This car was only used minimally as witnessed by the year vs miles. Hardly any hwy use. Contacted the dealership and they put up their hands. Can't fix because i don't have $ 2,000. Car will not pass insp. Due to strict codes in texas. I now have my fifth honda.…
ODI 10180656
Exhaust System
Cracked exhaust manifold which leads to exhaust gases being blown into the car when in traffic or at idle. These gases create a danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. *jb
ODI 10155551
Exhaust System
10 months ago i became aware of exhaust smell inside my 98 honda civic lx vin-[xxx]. The problem was worse when i idled the car for a quick warm up before driving. *la the problem got worse and i was getting headaches each day after my commute to work. Complained of i removed the heat shield from the engine to investigate the source of the exhaust leak. I found the exhaust manifold had split approx. On each side of…
ODI 10041448
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Exhaust System
Dealer replaced the ignition switch under recall. Also the alternator replaced . But the intermittent problem to start the vehicle continued. *ak there was intermittent grinding noise when the vehicle was started. Since the noise didn't occur when the consumer bought it to the dealer, they refused to do anything about it. *ph also the oxygen sensor was replaced. *jb
ODI 10034199
Exhaust System
Exhaust manifold/catalytic converter assy. Is badly cracked. Manifold/converter makes noise and exhaust can be smelled in passenger compartment. Manifold/converter assy. Was already replaced once at approx. 50,000 miles for the same problem. The problem was noticed again at approx. 100,000 miles. *jb
ODI 10023689
Exhaust System
EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURE
ODI 9006009
Exhaust System
Possible problems with exhaust system. *mr. The exhaust system made a loud noise. *ts *jb
ODI 10024636
Exhaust System
My car has been stalling our for a period of over two months almost every time i drive it. I recently took it into honda and they said it had something to do with my o2 sensor. Why didn't they notify me when i was in the office that there was a recall notice for my faulty ignition switch and that was the problem? They told me nothing about the problems with my car, never offering the information about my ignition…
ODI 10006805