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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
110–25K
925–50K
2150–75K
1775–100K
22100–150K
33150K+
113 reports with mileage · 322 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Air Bags. Review the 96 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 88 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 53 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
81 crash reports3 fire reports44 injury reports
What owners actually said
435 reports
60,000 miles · Jun 29, 2004
Unknown Or OtherCrashInjury
AS THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING AWAY FROM THE INSIDE OF THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH OUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. THE BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL AND THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH THE WALL. FINALLY, THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT HIT THE WALL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS AN OPEN…
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AS THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING AWAY FROM THE INSIDE OF THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH OUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. THE BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL AND THE VEHICLE WENT THROUGH THE WALL. FINALLY, THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT HIT THE WALL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS AN OPEN RECALL REGARDING THIS ISSUE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10073981
Mileage unknown · May 11, 2004
Latches/locks/linkages
DRIVER SIDE DOOR IS INOPERATIVE, AND IS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10073454
Mileage unknown · May 10, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
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. …
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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
NHTSA ODI #10073409
Mileage unknown · Apr 28, 2004
Seat Belts
THERE IS NO SEATBELT EXTENDER AVAILABLE FOR MY HONDA CIVIC--I HAVE BEEN STOPPED AND GIVEN A WARNING--THE NEXT IS A 150.00 TICKET--I HAVE 5 HONDA CARS...I NEED A SEATBELT EXTENDER--SEATBELTS ARE THE LAW IN THIS STATE AND SURROUNDING STATES.
NHTSA ODI #10068009
59,010 miles · Apr 21, 2004
Power Train
HONDA, CIVIC LX, 1998, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION REFUSES TO SMOOTHLY OPERATE SOMETIMES WHEN YOU ARE SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR OVER TO SECOND TO THIRD, AND TO FOURTH, THE RPMS'S SPEED UP BETWEEN GEARS. SOMETIMES IT WILL GO COMPLETELY OUT OF GEAR. IF I DRIVE VERY CAUTIOUSLY AND CAREFULLY THIS MOST OF THE TIME WILL NOT H…
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HONDA, CIVIC LX, 1998, TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. TRANSMISSION REFUSES TO SMOOTHLY OPERATE SOMETIMES WHEN YOU ARE SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR OVER TO SECOND TO THIRD, AND TO FOURTH, THE RPMS'S SPEED UP BETWEEN GEARS. SOMETIMES IT WILL GO COMPLETELY OUT OF GEAR. IF I DRIVE VERY CAUTIOUSLY AND CAREFULLY THIS MOST OF THE TIME WILL NOT HAPPEN. IT STARTED HAPPENING A FEW DAYS AFTER BUYING THE CAR. I'M A SENIOR CITIZEN, THAT CHECKED CONSUMER REPORTS AND THOUGHT THIS WAS A RELIABLE CAR. I'M NOW RECEIVING ALL SORTS OF ESTIMATES SUCH AS COMPLETELY REPLACING AT $2500 . ANY GUIDANCE ON THIS MATTER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THIS IS HAPPENING IN CITY DRIVING, ONLY ONCE ON FREEWAY. THANK YOU.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10067619
3,570 miles · Apr 19, 2004
Vehicle Speed Control
MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL GETS STUCK AND CANNOT BE PRESSED UNLESS A LOT OF FORCE IS USED. WHEN THE PEDAL COMES UNSTUCK THE CAR THEN JUMPS FORWARD. THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, ESPECIALLY IN SLOW TRAFFIC AND WHEN IT RAINS. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER EIGHT TIMES TO REPAIR FROM JUNE 1998 TO NOVEMBER 20…
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MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL GETS STUCK AND CANNOT BE PRESSED UNLESS A LOT OF FORCE IS USED. WHEN THE PEDAL COMES UNSTUCK THE CAR THEN JUMPS FORWARD. THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, ESPECIALLY IN SLOW TRAFFIC AND WHEN IT RAINS. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER EIGHT TIMES TO REPAIR FROM JUNE 1998 TO NOVEMBER 2002, BUT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR IT, EVEN THOUGH HONDA HAD A SAFETY RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE FLOOR MAT NEVER CAUSED THE STICKING. NOW HONDA SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AND THAT ANY POSSIBLE PROBLEMS ARE DUE TO LACK OF PROPER MAINTENANCE (IMPROPER OIL AND TRANSMISSION FLUIDS USED). *AK
NHTSA ODI #10066497
54,000 miles · Apr 15, 2004
Air BagsInjury
WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-45 MPH VEHICLE WENT OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD. THIS RESULTED IN BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYING. DRIVER SUSTAINED HAND BRUISES AND BURNS FROM THE CONTENTS IN THE AIR BAGS AND WHEN IT DEPLOYED. ALSO, AIR BAGS CRACKED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE FOUND CURRENTLY AT A BODY SHOP. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10067202
128,000 miles · Apr 7, 2004
Electrical System
1998 HONDA CIVIC EX, ENGINE CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. NO ERROR CODES TO RECOVER AND HAPPENS RADOMLY. NEW IGNITION COIL AND MODULE INSTALLED AND CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. FUEL PRESSURE IS GOOD, NEW PLUGS AND WIRES INSTALLED. WILL RESTART ALMOST INSTANTLY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10065726
60,200 miles · Apr 6, 2004
Electrical SystemFire
WHILE DRIVING AT 34 MPH A FIRE STARTED IN THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. *MR
NHTSA ODI #10066644
30 miles · Apr 4, 2004
Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC CAR WOULD CUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT CATCH RIGHT AWAY AND CARS RPM WAS DOWN TO THREE NOTCHES FROM ZERO WHEN IDLING. TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC 3/22/04 AND THEN AGAIN 3/24/04 FOR CAR TO GO ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING SHOWED ELECTRICAL PROBLEM COMING FROM DISTRIBUTOR ASSE…
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WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC CAR WOULD CUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT CATCH RIGHT AWAY AND CARS RPM WAS DOWN TO THREE NOTCHES FROM ZERO WHEN IDLING. TOOK CAR TO MECHANIC 3/22/04 AND THEN AGAIN 3/24/04 FOR CAR TO GO ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING SHOWED ELECTRICAL PROBLEM COMING FROM DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY. MECHANIC CONTACTED HONDA AND THIS WAS NOT A RECALL. I CONTACTED GEICO FOR CAR TO BE FIXED UNDER MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN THAT IS INCLUDED IN MY POLICY. GEICO CONTACTED MECHANIC CONCERNING ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND THEN AUTHORIZED FOR CAR TO BE FIXED WHICH TOOK FROM 3/25/04 - 4/1/04. *NM
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009 OR ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. THE CLOTH FLAPS COVERING THE FOLDED AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN TUCKED IN TOO FAR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG. IN A CRASH, AN IMPROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG MODULE TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM FROM OCCURRING.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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SQ98012 · Condenser Fan Motor Inoperative
Opened Jun 30, 1998 · Closed Nov 2, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner
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