1.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
145,567 miles

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1998 Honda Civic engine problems

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1998 Honda Civic Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 012014

Civic

  • 180,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The contact was unsure of what part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 02V120000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 180,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #2

Oct 162014

Civic

  • 96,702 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. While driving 10 mph, the engine stalled and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,702.

- West Paterson, NJ, USA

problem #1

Feb 232012

Civic

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was safely maneuvered to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle restarted after waiting several minutes. The vehicle functioned normally, but the failure recurred several times after. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection, but they were unable to determine the failure. The dealer and manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Haysville, KS, USA

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