Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Honda Civic

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 404 owner complaints on file.

Honda Civic, 1996–2000 generation
Pictured: the 1996–2000 generation. Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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 07V512000

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Vehicles affected
6,545
Reported to NHTSA
2007-11-01
Owners notified
2007-11-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V120000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
1,000,000
Reported to NHTSA
2002-05-16
Owners notified
2002-06-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

WORN CONTACTS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system63152,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch42104,000 mi
Air bags: frontal3356,813 mi
Air bags26103,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2472,000 mi
Engine14144,000 mi
Unknown or other13129,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition11130,000 mi
Tires10169,465 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip984,613 mi
Structure: body830,900 mi
Structure: body: door7162,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe682,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt632,700 mi
Vehicle speed control632,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system580,000 mi
Power train5113,289 mi
Engine and engine cooling4120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine441,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor497,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner468,157 mi
Suspension429,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear459,850 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly4—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control360,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3185,212 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch3105,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission3—
Seat belts3145,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3114,672 mi
Wheels311,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Electronic stability control (ESC)21 mi
Parking brake: conventional2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2147,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Steering2210,000 mi
Structure: body: hood2—
Suspension: front2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls280,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Equipment1—
Exterior lighting1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, other169,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system160,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1140,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly136,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages163,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires: sidewall143,758 mi
Visibility/wiper1250,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system178,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2000 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.

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All Honda Civic recalls by year

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