IllustrationLEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARTATED CAUSING CAR TO SWERVE, TREAD DAMAGED LEFT FRONT FENDER, HOOD, LIGHT ASSEMBLY, AND KNOCKED OFF LOWER BODY PANEL. *AK (DOT NUMBER: W27J TIRESIZE: P185/65/14)
1999 Honda Civic
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1999 Honda Civic do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 183.5.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
80–25K
1025–50K
1850–75K
2175–100K
44100–150K
44150K+
145 reports with mileage · 193 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 118 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 35 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
61 crash reports5 fire reports44 injury reports
What owners actually said
338 reportsTHE HORN IS NOT CONVENIENT IN AN EMERGENCY. *AK
THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR RATTLED AND THE REAR RIGHT DOOR PANEL WAS MISALIGNED. *YH
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PROCEED ONTO THE INTERSTATE, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REARENDED WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER VEHICLE TO REAREND ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING A FOUR CAR CRASH IN WHICH NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER WAS WEARING SAFETY BELT, BUT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. CO…
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WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PROCEED ONTO THE INTERSTATE, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REARENDED WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER VEHICLE TO REAREND ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING A FOUR CAR CRASH IN WHICH NEITHER DRIVER'S SIDE NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONSUMER WAS WEARING SAFETY BELT, BUT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
INTERIOR REAR DOOR HANDLE MECH. DOESN'T OPEN DOOR PROPERLY HANDLE MUST BE PLAYED (JIGGLED BACK AND FORTH), CHILD SAFTY IN BOTH POSITIONS, PROBLEM PERSISTS. WAS TOLD OF LUBRICATION PROBLEM BY DEALER ALL 6 TIMES ON SERVICE, HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING IN AN INTERSECTION DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO IDLE NEAR ZERO CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STATED IT WILL TAKE 3-6 MONTHS TO REPAIR BECAUSE H…
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WHILE DRIVING IN AN INTERSECTION DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO IDLE NEAR ZERO CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STATED IT WILL TAKE 3-6 MONTHS TO REPAIR BECAUSE HONDA MANUFACTURE HAS TO DEVELOP A PART IN JAPAN BECAUSE THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. WILL NOTIFY THE EPA OFFICE.
ENGINE IS MAKING A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND. TOOK TO DEALER TO DEALER 10 TIMES, CANNOT REMEDY SITUATION. *AK
WAS AT A STOP SIGN WHEN VEHICLE WAS REARENDED. SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES, AND HAD EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT.*AK
I WAS TRAVELING AT LESS THAN 15 MILES PER HOUR. THE TRAFFIC WAS COMING TO A STOP. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP, THEY DID NOT WORK. I BEGAN PUMPING THEM, BUT THAT DID NOT WORK RIGHT AWAY. AFTER A FEW TIMES, THE BRAKES FINALLY WORKED, BUT IT WAS TOO LATE. I WAS ALREADY ABOUT TO REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. …
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I WAS TRAVELING AT LESS THAN 15 MILES PER HOUR. THE TRAFFIC WAS COMING TO A STOP. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO STOP, THEY DID NOT WORK. I BEGAN PUMPING THEM, BUT THAT DID NOT WORK RIGHT AWAY. AFTER A FEW TIMES, THE BRAKES FINALLY WORKED, BUT IT WAS TOO LATE. I WAS ALREADY ABOUT TO REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THIS HAPPENED 2 WEEKS BEFORE WHEN A RELATIVE BORROWED THE CAR. HE ALMOST HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, BUT THEY WORKED AFTER HE PUMPED THEM. HONDA DOES NOT CARE. THEY HAD THE BRAKES TESTED AND SAID THEY WERE FINE. I DON'T CARE ABOUT A HUGE LAW SUIT. I JUST DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN TO ANYONE ELSE. I WANT JUSTICE ANDTHE MONEY I HAVE LOST FOR THE DEDUCTIBLE, THE RENTAL CAR FEES, AND OTHER LOSSES. *AK
WHILE DRIVING COULD HEAR A KNOCKING NOISE ON ENGINE, ESPECIALLY WHEN WARMING UP.CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, BUT NO IMPROVEMENTS OF PROBLEM.*AK THE ENGINE KNOCK GOES AWAY IN ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER START UP. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE. *YH
Official recalls
320V026000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Jan 17, 2020
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.
07V512000 · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly
Nov 1, 2007
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.
02V120000 · Electrical System:ignition:switch
May 16, 2002
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.
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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.