1. Honda Civic
  2. Problems
  3. 1998
  4. Gasoline

1998 Honda Civic Gasoline 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
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 8, 2006

    Gasoline

    O 2 sensor/ exhaust check engine light problem on my 1998 honda civic lx. *tr

    ODI 10205881

  • October 8, 2002

    Gasoline

    While traveling about 30 mph on the highway. Without prior warning the vehicle shut down and hit the curb and another vehicle. The dealership is aware of the problem. Mr

    Crash reported

    ODI 8020738

  • July 22, 2002

    Gasoline

    While driving vehicle just stalled, almost causing an accident. Consumer purchased vehicle in 06/02, and vehicle did not have any oil signifying a major oil leak.*ak

    ODI 8014623

  • July 20, 2002

    Gasoline

    While drivng vehcile stalled out/ lost all power, was unable to steer, resulting in an accident. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 8014612

  • February 15, 2001

    Gasoline

    Rear main oil seal failed causing oil leak. Problem was immediately repaired at a cost of $650.00 by the dealer. Dealer also claimed the oil pan gasket needed to be replaced at an additional cost of $250.00 this repair was declined. Oil pan gasket does not leak.

    ODI 742542

  • November 1, 1998

    Gasoline

    Vehicle makes strange pinging/rattling noises while accelerating. Only found when engine is warm and vehicle is moving(in gear). Noise most prevailant just prior to reaching recommended shift point for 5 speed transmission. Honda factory troubleshooter calls this strange noise normal.

    ODI 700355

  • August 25, 1998

    Gasoline

    REAR MAIN SEAL FAILED CAUSING OIL LEAK. MJS

    ODI 606966

  • Gasoline

    Vehicle would sometimes start up and sometimes not. When vehicle does start it sounds rough. Had vehicle towed to dealer, but dealer refused to diagnose or even look at vehicle after starting up. Please add vin. *ak

    ODI 8007370

  • Gasoline

    ENGINE WONT START ON HOT DAYS

    ODI 706590