Honda Civic Engine Problems
- 176
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 22
- Years with records
- 1988–2010
- Stored years
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 176 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- engine block · 35 records
- cracked engine · 12 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- block cracked · 10 records
- current mileage · 9 records
- engine light · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 36 |
| 1–30k mi | 32 |
| 30–60k mi | 29 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Premature catastrophic failure of water pump pulley caused by pulley bolts falling out of pulley, pulley detaching and than causing failure of serpentine accessory belt. Honda will not cover this under tsb 08-039. This is a saefty issue as well - loss of power steering, cooling, engine could blow. I have to bring into dealer contacted honda asked them to cover 100% of cost they only cover 40%. Replaced with upgraded…
ODI 10429390
Engine
Air conditioning was working intermittently. Would blow cool air then warm air. Called the mechanic and he asked me to bring in the car. Before i could do that, the car overheated and smelled of burning smoke. Took the car to the mechanic. They replaced the water pump - said it was leaking. After replacing that, they tested it and found a cracked engine block. Was informed that i would have to take my car to the…
ODI 10418018
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda civic. While driving 10 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled on the road. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, whom denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 15,445. Updated 09/21/11*lj the consumer was…
ODI 10417190
Engine
Engine head get so hot that it melts the spark plug to the head, even melting the hex nut on the spark plug. *tr
ODI 10410369
Engine
1. I had all recommended service, including oil changes, performed on my 2008 honda civic hybrid since i purchased it new, with receipts to prove this, and never had a problem with this car prior to this incident. 2. The engine failed catastrophically, with no alert or warning light, on a highway at 55mph during rush-hour traffic. 3. The failed engine was replaced with a used engine, as recommended by the honda…
ODI 10419806
Engine
Engine stopped unexpectedly with no prior signs of trouble while driving about 25 mph on residential street. Car towed to repair shop. Found bolt which holds engine accessory belt tensioner in place had failed. Replaced tensioner and bolt with new honda parts. Five months later same bolt again unexpectedly broke resulting in engine stoppage again fortunately at 25 mph in light traffic. Car was towed and repaired.…
ODI 10381749
Engine
#2 spark plug blown from cylinder head while driving. *tr
ODI 10378289
Engine
2008 honda civic. S10 direct reply- letter to the administrator seeking an investigation into 2006-2008 and early 2009 honda civic engine blocks problem *tgw the consumer stated he received a letter from honda titled warranty extension which stated there was a potential problem with certain year civic engine blocks. According to the letter, the engine cylinder block may experience coolant seepage that can result in…
ODI 10379169