2001 Honda Civic Electrical System Problems
- 29
- 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 29 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- ignition switch · 4 records
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Stalls out / loses power while driving, cannot maintain speed even when floored, worse on hot days, doesn't happen in the winter, the main fuel relay gets real hot and car will not run until it sits for about 5 or 10 minutes, then sometimes (when 90+ degrees out) will only run for a few minutes before it happens again, i have already replaced the relay and its still happening.
ODI 11229041
Air Bags · Electrical System
Takata recall. My 2001 honda civic has been sitting my my drive for about a month and is not being used as my primary vehicle. Yesterday the car seemed fine; windows clear, no smell, etc. However, when returning today the car had the smell of burnt plastic which was overpowering and went to see why it smelled and then noticed that the windows were covered in soot. The driver side door was opened and the smell was…
ODI 11096933
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I received a 2001 honda civic lx from my dad as a gift around the end of april, 2018. Which he had spent about 2000 in the motor before giving it to me. The issues occurred with the car over heating right when we landed into las vegas which we were coming from san dimas california, it took about 3-4 hours to get back home. I had issues with my car over heating a lot which had to do with the sensors at first which…
ODI 11112307
Electrical System
An electrical burning smell while driving approx 45 mph turned out to be the master power window regulator and the fuse. I have read several forums online stating the same issues, but no one knows the cause. Very scary.
ODI 11001211
Body · Electrical System · Seats
On april 8 2015 while i was driving to my house, i saw smoke coming out of the dashboard so i had to desperately stop the car i run. My car was call for recall and i when to honda services in hillside, new jersey where they told me that they had to fix something from the air bag in the dash board they told me they have to order some parts and they will call me to comeback so i waiedt for one month and two month and…
Fire reported
ODI 10714511
Electrical System · High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that there was an electrical short that caused the low beam headlights to fail. The contact had to apply the high beams due to the failure, which was progressing. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v086000 (exterior lighting). Prior to the contact owning the vehicle, it was repaired according to the recall, but the failure recurred. The…
ODI 10669740
Electrical System · Engine
Started car drove it to work, about a mile into drive engine stalled, car started to sputter, then stall again. Took to mechanic, it was a faulty ignition switch. 1997-2000 honda civic models were involved in a faulty ignition switch recall, i wonder if 2001 should have been included as well. *tr
ODI 10654517
Electrical System
Own a 2001 honda civic lx check engine light once up with code p0740. Had the code read at autozone went out. Now it has come back. *tr
ODI 10584320
Electrical System
The vehicle gauge cluster reads the wrong information. It caused me to stall on the freeway driving 65 mph. I completely ran out of fuel and the gauge read that i had 1/4 of a tank left. Others have complained about this issue on the internet. The fuel, mph, and temperature readings are all off. *tr
ODI 10542891
Electrical System
I purchased this car used, and you cannot see the speedometer or any gauge when the sun hits the plastic covering them. It is a serious issue. I cannot believe honda hasn't recalled the plastic or at least put something on it. This has to be addressed. I owned a 2002 honda civic before this and it did not have the same angle on the dash so there was never an issue. *tr
ODI 10465814
Electrical System · Frontal
Srs light on my 2001 honda civic is on and the problem, according to the dealer is a code 15-3 for opds unit failure. With this light on the air bags in my car will not function in a crash. Honda had extended the coverage for this repair for 10 years or 150,000 miles. The problem is that i missed the cut off for a covered repair by 11 months. The car currently has less than 85,000 miles on it. The dealership, valley…
ODI 10416912
Electrical System
We were driving around running errands on a 75 degree weather. We were on the road when the car just all of a sudden downshifted. The engine light came on. So, we went to mcdonalds to let the car cool down, lifting the hood. An advanced auto zone was right across the street. After a bit, we took it over, there. They tested it and said it wasn't the engine at all; battery, alternator, etc. They then told us to take…
ODI 10421065
Electrical System · Frontal · Service Brakes, Electric · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
My mother is a victim of sudden acceleration incident from a honda civic 2001. She was driving the vehicle on a small street and had placed it in park. Then, she placed the gear back into drive and before tapping the gas pedal the car surged forward in high acceleration and went out of control. She applied the brakes a few times but it failed to stop the car. The steering was also out of control and the car…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10369576
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Parked the vehicle driveway, exited the vehicle with keys in hand. Walked behind the vehicle to speak to neighbor, the neighbor noticed car rolling, we both jump out of way. Vehicle rolls down hill across street onto neighbor property and flips on the neighbor's retaining wall. Ignition key was removed from the ignition switch with the vehicle in the drive position. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10328119
Electrical System
Windows regulator burnt out while driving car. No sign of moisture or anything. Low quality switch. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10320919
Electrical System
I own a 2001 honda civic lx. I purchased the vehicle overseas from a civilian employee of the united states army. This person had purchased the vehicle from the original owner. On or about 12 july 2009 my wife and i were in the vehicle when i noticed the distinct odor of an electrical short coming from the steering column. The next day, my wife saw puffs of smoke coming from the steering column and a much stronger…
Fire reported
ODI 10281648
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Vehicle Speed Control
Left front headlight first failed on 01/30/2009. Electrical wiring to front low beam headlight overheated causing melting of headlight connector to electrical harnesst. . A succession of another 4 headlight connectors have melted between o8/08/2009 to december 14, 2010. First 4 headlight connector replacements completed by honda dealer. Prior to jan 30th 2009 headlight connector failure,a different honda dealer…
ODI 10371582
Electrical System
The instrument cluster on my 2001 honda civic lx progressively underwent failure from intermittent to highly unreliable over a period of 6-8 months. At times i was driving with no instrument display. Repairs are being performed by a honda dealer. *tr
ODI 10266058
Electrical System
Buzzing sound coming from ignition switch when turned mostly to the off position. Otherwise no issues. *tr
ODI 10227501
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. While driving 5 mph, the srs light illuminated. The mechanic stated that the circuit box failed, which meant that the air bags would not deploy during a crash. As of november 15, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 95,000.
ODI 10209028
Electrical System
Car does not start when i turn the key. It usually start after the 8 or 9 try. It started doing that about 6 months ago, but in the past few weeks it has happened about every time i try to start the car. *tr
ODI 10226381
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
On 3/21/07 my 2001 honda civic ex with 109k miles displayed on engine light reporting a p0740 torque converter failure. This was diagnosed by willet honda in morrow, ga and two other independent shops. A transmission repair/replacement of $2400 was the recommendation. The car was running fine then and now, 35k miles and two yrs later, the car is still running fine with the engine light on. American honda has offered…
ODI 10257530
Electrical System · Frontal
The srs indicator light came on and has been on for 2 years. I was t-boned on the passenger side by the gas tank, and the airbags did not deploy. I had taken the car to the dealer numerous times for maintenance & was never informed of this possibility due to the indicator light being on. Had i known, it would have been fixed or inspected. Now the dealer says it is not under warranty & at 100 hr. I do not want to…
Crash reported
ODI 10264011
Electrical System · Headlights
2001 honda civic experienced problems with headlight failures and dashboard gauges. *mr the front headlights would cut out intermittently in which honda replaced two bulbs. The left front headlight cut out and one bulb was replaced. The right front headlight cut out again and one bulb was replaced. The gauges were erratic along with flickering front headlights. Honda could not verify the problem. The consumer felt…
ODI 10122670
Electrical System
The air bag light of the consumer's 2001 honda civic illuminated twice. *nm the srs light was repaired and it may have attributed to the garage door opener. The air bag light stayed on. *sc
ODI 10113737