Model year record

1996 Honda Civic

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 383 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V026000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
1,439,841
Reported to NHTSA
2020-01-17
Owners notified
2020-10-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V106000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
160,689
Reported to NHTSA
1996-06-18
Owners notified
1996-09-24

Defect description

A SOAPY LUBRICANT WAS USED TO INSERT THE CHECK VALVE INTO THE VACUUM HOSE WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE TO STICK.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF THE BRAKE'S POWER ASSIST RESULTING IN A REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE CHECK VALVE BY WASHING THE VACUUM HOSE WITH HOT WATER.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal41134,000 mi
Air bags27120,000 mi
Unknown or other18
Vehicle speed control17106,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls12125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components11
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings11
Exterior lighting: headlights10
Visibility: windshield9
Power train: automatic transmission8140,000 mi
Tires898,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine7
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7
Vehicle speed control: cables7
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module689,000 mi
Power train690,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc6
Structure: body: door6
Electrical system: ignition5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor574,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal570,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer5
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4
Equipment422,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical4
Service brakes, hydraulic422,000 mi
Structure490,000 mi
Structure: body4218,025 mi
Tires: tread/belt497,200 mi
Electrical system: horn3
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe3
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3
Parking brake: conventional3
Power train: manual transmission3
Seat belts: front: retractor389,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic3
Steering374,300 mi
Electrical system2170,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Engine290,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2
Parking brake2
Power train: axle assembly2
Power train: clutch assembly2
Seat belts2223,500 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint2
Structure: body: trunk lid2
Suspension2
Suspension: front2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control271,464 mi
Visibility2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Air bags: side/window1
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: electrical1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting1160,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1125,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch130,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline190,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock171,141 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1
Suspension: rear1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 1995 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.