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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
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.
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
Mileage unknown · Jul 22, 2002
Equipment
I WAS DRIVING MY HONDA CIVIC FROM FORT WORTH, TEXAS TO NEW MEXICO ON A TRIP WHEN I HEARD A STRANGE NOISE. SOON AFTER I NOTICED MY AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT BLOWING COLD AIR ANYMORE. WHEN MY MECHANIC LOOKED AT IT, HE SAID THE COMPRESSOR HAD EXPLODED AND HAD A LARGE HOLE IN IT. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE WHEN THE COMPR…
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I WAS DRIVING MY HONDA CIVIC FROM FORT WORTH, TEXAS TO NEW MEXICO ON A TRIP WHEN I HEARD A STRANGE NOISE. SOON AFTER I NOTICED MY AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT BLOWING COLD AIR ANYMORE. WHEN MY MECHANIC LOOKED AT IT, HE SAID THE COMPRESSOR HAD EXPLODED AND HAD A LARGE HOLE IN IT. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE WHEN THE COMPRESSOR EXPLODES IT IS SENDING SHRAPNEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. COULD THE REFRIGERANT CATCH FIRE? I FOUND TWO REPORTS OF 1998 HONDA CIVICS WITH EXPLODING COMPRESSORS AT THE NHTSA WEBSITE AND NONE FOR ANY OTHER MAKE. WHEN I CONTACTED HONDA, THEY SAID TOUGH LUCK, YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN A GOOD CUSTOMER AND BOUGHT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #764590
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS A CRACK IN IT WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO ENGINE IF NOT NOTICED IN TIME.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8013341
Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 2002
Wheels
LUGS: NUTS ON TWO FRONT TIRES ARE NOT THREADED WHICH CAN CAUSE TIRES TO COME OFF AT ANY TIME.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8012824
Mileage unknown · Jun 27, 2002
Power Train
TRANSMISSION WILL GRIND WHEN PUTTING IT INTO REVERSE AND AT TIMES WILL SLIP. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8012823
Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 2002
Electrical System
VEHICLE WAS GOING 70MPH ON INTERSTATE AND STALLED IN TRAFFIC. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY OTHER TIMES OVER A 6 MONTH PERIOD. THERE IWASNO PRIOR WARNING GIVEN BEFORE VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. ALSO, HESISTANT BEFORE STARTING. VEHICLE WILL RESTART, AND POSSIBLY STALL OUT AGAIN. DEALER AWARE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8010964
Mileage unknown · May 24, 2002
Visibility
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DO NOT TURN OFF DUE TO A FAULTY SWITCH IN THE WIPER MOTOR. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *YH
NHTSA ODI #8010443
Mileage unknown · May 22, 2002
Equipment
I WAS DRIVING AND I HAD ON THE A.C. ON LOW. I HEARD A LOUD POOF SOUND THEN I SAW A CLOUD OF SMOKE COME FROM BEHIND MY CAR. I STOPPED AND FOUND LITTLE PIECES LAYING ON THE GROUND AT THE POINT I HEARD THE NOISE. UNTIL THEN I HAD NO WARNING NOICES, JUST THE POOF. THEN MY CAR STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR. I WENT AND HAD MY A.C. CHECKED, …
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I WAS DRIVING AND I HAD ON THE A.C. ON LOW. I HEARD A LOUD POOF SOUND THEN I SAW A CLOUD OF SMOKE COME FROM BEHIND MY CAR. I STOPPED AND FOUND LITTLE PIECES LAYING ON THE GROUND AT THE POINT I HEARD THE NOISE. UNTIL THEN I HAD NO WARNING NOICES, JUST THE POOF. THEN MY CAR STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR. I WENT AND HAD MY A.C. CHECKED, AND I WAS TOLD MY COMPRESSOR COMPLETELY BLEW OFF. NOW I NEED TO REPLACE MY WHOLE A.C. IN A CAR THATS JUST BARELY OVER FOUR YEARS OLD. *AK
NHTSA ODI #762168
Mileage unknown · May 14, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
A CRACK IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKED FUMES INTO VEHICLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8009865
Mileage unknown · May 10, 2002
Engine And Engine Cooling
IN REGARDS TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACK--- I NOTICED AN EXHAUST SMELL COMING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS SLIGHTLY LOUDER THAN USUAL. I GOT USED TO THE SMELL BUT NOW I JUST GET HEADACHES. I FIGURED IT NEEDED A NEW EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET BUT UPON FURTHER INSPECTION BEFORE BUYING A GASKE…
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IN REGARDS TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACK--- I NOTICED AN EXHAUST SMELL COMING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS SLIGHTLY LOUDER THAN USUAL. I GOT USED TO THE SMELL BUT NOW I JUST GET HEADACHES. I FIGURED IT NEEDED A NEW EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET BUT UPON FURTHER INSPECTION BEFORE BUYING A GASKET, I NOTICED A CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHERE THE PIPES COME TOGETHER UNDER THE HEAT SHIELD. THE CRACK LOOKS LIKE IT STEMS OUT IN DIFFERENT WAYS FROM THE OXYGEN SENSOR; IT IS PROBABLY DUE TO POOR DESIGN. I FIGURE THAT IT PROBABLY IMPAIRS THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE OXYGEN SENSOR THUS ALTERING EMMISSIONS. I CONTACTED HONDA AND FOUND OUT THAT A NEW EXHAUST MANIFOLD COSTS OVER $700 DOLLARS JUST IN PARTS, WHICH I CANT AFFORD. I FOUND THAT HONDA EXTENDED THE WARRANTIES ON THE 1997 MODELS DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THE 2002 HONDA CIVICS' ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL MANIFOLDS RATHER THAN THE CAST IRON FOUND ON MY CAR, THEREFORE I KNOW HONDA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS AND THEY SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEMS BEFORE THE CRACK STEMS ALL AROUND AND MY EXHAUST SYSTEM FALLS OFF CAUSING FURTHER DAMAGE OR CAUSES ME TO FAIL A SMOG CHECK. IN REGARDS TO THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS, THE BUTTONS DON'T WORK THUS NOT ALLOWING REAR WINDOWS TO BE ROLLED UP OR DOWN.*AK
NHTSA ODI #761744
Mileage unknown · Apr 22, 2002
Equipment
MY A/C UNIT HAS GONE OUT ON MY CAR WITH AN ESTIMATE OF THE REPAIR TO COST $1000. ALTHOUGH MY CAR HAS HIGH MILES, I'VE TAKEN GOOD CARE OF THE CAR AND THE A/C UNIT HAS HARDLY BEEN USED. I'VE CONTACTED HONDA TO NO AVAIL. NUMEROUS OTHER PARTS HAVE FAILED. THOSE REPAIRS WERE DONE EITHER UNDER WARRANTY OR GOODWILL.*AK
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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