Engine
2.2L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 389 of 472 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 85 of 472 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Air bags
111 complaint records26 crash reports
"BOTH DUAL AIRBAGS INFLATED AT VERY LOW SPEED; NO ACCIDENT, VEHICLE HIT A BUMP; SPEED 5 MPH; SMOKE CAME FROM AIRBAGS. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Engine & cooling
109 complaint records2 crash reports
"WHILE DRIVING THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE AT 64,000 MILES WHICH CAUSED OIL TO LEAK, MAY CAUSE A FIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *ML..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Brakes
81 complaint records12 crash reports
"THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED PREMATURELY AT 47000 MILES, PRIOR SERVICE OF THE ABS SYSTEM WAS COMPLETED AT THE DEALERSHIP. *MJS..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V231000 | Electrical System | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN, COUPE AND WAGON PASSENGER VEHICLES EXCEPT THE DX MODEL AND MODELS WITH V6 ENGINES. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998181 1998-09-17 | Electrical | 50,466 | On certain 1995-1997 sedans (except LX and V6 engines), 1995-1996 Coupes (Except LX) and all 1997 Coupes and 1995 Wagons (Except LX). |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07012004 Jul 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | POOR A/C COOLING DURING HARD ACCELERATION. *EH | |
| 05012004 May 2004 | Equipment | AUDIO UNIT AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTI-THEFT CODES AVAILABLE ON INTERACTIVE NETWORK. *NM | |
| 404 Apr 2004 | Equipment | AUDIO, ANTI-THEFT CODES. HONDA. TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT | |
| 204 Feb 2004 | Structure | WATER LEAK AT DOORS AND/OR FLOOR. *NM | |
| 11012003 Nov 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HEATER BLOWER MOTOR GETS HOT OR BLOWS A FUSE. HONDA. SERVICENEWS. *TT |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 070103 Jul 2003 | Electrical System | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1361 AND DTC P1381 SET - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| 603 Jun 2003 | Electrical System | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1361, TDC SENSOR AND DTC P1381, CYP SENSOR. *TT | |
| 060103 Jun 2003 | Power Train | GRADE LOGIC CONTROL INFORMATION. *TT | |
| 020103 Feb 2003 | Air Bags | SRS INDICATOR ON WITH NO SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) SET. *TT *JB | |
| 010103 Jan 2003 | Power Train | CHECK (ATF) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITION TO DIAGNOSE (A/T) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT *JB | |
| 1202 Dec 2002 | Power Train | STRAINING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) TO DIAGNOSE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT | |
| 1102 Nov 2002 | Equipment | ODOMETER ACCURACY. HONDA TECH LINE SUMMARY. *TT | |
| 110102 Nov 2002 | Electrical System | KEYLESS ENTRY, CEILING LIGHT, IGNITION KEY BEEPER LOGIC. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 1002 Oct 2002 | Service Brakes | CLEARING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). HONDA OCTOBER TECH LINE INFORMATION. *TT | |
| 100102 Oct 2002 | Structure | SOGGY FLOOR CARPET DURING CAR WASH. HONDA SERVICENEWS. *TT | |
| 02057 Sep 2002 | Wheels | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT GROWLING OR WHINING FROM ONE OR BOTH OF THE REAR WHEELS WHEN DRIVING. *TT | |
| 107 Jul 2002 | Equipment | SUBJECT REGARDING OBDII ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS ON ISIS. *TT | |
| 010402 Apr 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS THAT THE ENGINE HESITATES BRIEFLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT | |
| 302 Mar 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A BRIEF HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AT HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS. *TT | |
| 5905 Feb 2002 | Suspension | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A TWANG NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SPRING CONTACT. *SLC | |
| 010202 Feb 2002 | Electrical System | INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING MULTIPLE MISIRE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0301, P0306). *TT | |
| 010901 Sep 2001 | Structure | INFORMATION REGARDING WATER LEAKAGE DURING A CAR WASH. *YH | |
| 01070 Aug 2001 | Power Train | SUBJECT REGARDING FIFTH GEAR GRINDS DURING UPSHIFT. *ET | |
| 010701 Jul 2001 | Electrical System | SUBJECT ON REGARDING TACH FLUCTUATION AND/OR A/T DTC P0725. *ET | |
| 061301 Jun 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INFORMATION REGARDING BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL LABOR OPERATION . *ET | |
| 00073 Mar 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | PRODUCT UPDATE REGARDING FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT | |
| 010201 Feb 2001 | Service Brakes | INFORMATION USED WHEN THE ABS CONTROL UNIT SETS A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-8 (ACCUMULATOR VOLUME PROBLEM). *TT | |
| 010101 Jan 2001 | Unknown Or Other | INFORMATION REGARDING: DTC P0133. *ET | |
| 161200 Dec 2000 | Service Brakes | INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-8, ACCUMULATOR VOLUME. *TT | |
| 011100 Nov 2000 | Suspension | SUBJECT REGARDING CAMPAIGN PARTS AVAILABLE FOR OPEN ORDERING FOR FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL RETAINER KIT. *TT | |
| 95057 Oct 2000 | Power Train | A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTED INTO 5TH GEAR. *TT | |
| 161000 Oct 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | SUBJECT REGARDING THE FRONT BALANCE SHAFT RETAINER PRODUCT UPDATE. *TT | |
| 00073 Oct 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FRONT BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL MAY BACK OUT OF THE OIL PUMP HOUSING OVER TIME. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE OIL CAN BE RAPIDLY PUMPED OUT OF THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE IF CONTINUED TO DRIVE. *TT | |
| A000036 Oct 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | PARTS INFORMATION BULLETIN REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE FOR THE FRONT BALANCER OIL SEAL RETAINER KIT. *TT | |
| 011000 Oct 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | LETTER TO SERVICE MANAGER REGARDING PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN - BALANCER SHAFT OIL SEAL. *TT | |
| 010400 Apr 2000 | Service Brakes | INFORMATION ON PREVENTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1-3 AFTER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULATOR WORK. *TT | |
| 000101 Jan 2000 | Air Bags | INFORMATION WHEN DIAGNOSING AN SRS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *TT | |
| 090199 Sep 1999 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INFORMATION ON TROUBLESHOOTING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0401 AND P1491. *TT | |
| 98009 Apr 1999 | Engine And Engine Cooling | EXPERIENCING TICKING NOISE FROM THE VALVE TRAIN. *TT | |
| 011098 Oct 1998 | Interior Lighting | INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING THE CEILING LIGHTS. *TT | |
| 98058 Aug 1998 | Equipment | CORROSION ON THE ANTENNA'A COZXIAL CONNECTOR IN THE BACK OF THE AUDIO UNIT CAUSING, POOR RADIO RECEPTION, WITH STATIC, NOTICED MOSTLY ON THE AM BAND. YD | |
| 98040 Jul 1998 | Unknown Or Other | CONCERNS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. *YC | |
| A980034 Jul 1998 | Power Train | INFORMATION ON NEW POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES. TT | |
| A980027 Jul 1998 | Service Brakes | SUBJECT ON BRAKE ASSEMBLY FLUID (CCI #20). *TT | |
| 96050 Jun 1998 | Service Brakes | CONCERN OF BRAKE FLUID LEAK FROM THE ABS MODULATOR. *YC | |
| 98009 Jun 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | TICKING NOISE FROM THE VALVE TRAIN. *YC | |
| 98042 May 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CONCERNS OF OIL SEEPAGE FROM THE ENGINE BLOCK. *YC | |
| 98009 Jan 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | TICKING NOISE FROM THE VALVE TRAIN. *YC | |
| A980001 Jan 1998 | Engine And Engine Cooling | INFORMATION ON INSTALLING CAM HOLDER KIT. *TT | |
| 97102796050 Oct 1997 | Service Brakes | VEHICLE EXPERIENCING BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE ABS MODULATOR. *YC | |
| 97102094024 Oct 1997 | Structure | EXPERIENCING A "CLUNK" NOISE WHEN YOU ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN. *YC | |
| 97101395057 Oct 1997 | Power Train | INFORMATION REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING INTO FIFTH GRINDS. *YC | |
| 97092297060 Sep 1997 | Structure | CONCERNS WITH FRONT DOOR GLASS COMES OUT OF RUN CHANNEL. *YC | |
| 97080195057 Aug 1997 | Power Train | FIFTH GEAR SHIFT FORK WAS NOT MANUFACTURED PROPERLY. *YC | |
| 97016 Apr 1997 | Seats | MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE SEATS HARD TO RELEASE.. *JD | |
| A970013 Apr 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | THERMOSTAT AND GASKET KIT. *JD | |
| 97018 Mar 1997 | Wheels | REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE. *JD | |
| 97025 Mar 1997 | Engine And Engine Cooling | TORQUE CONVERTER DOES NOT LOCK UP - A FAULTY THERMOSTAT KEEPS THE ENGIONE FROM REACHING NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE IN COLD WEATHER. *TW | |
| 97008 Feb 1997 | Equipment | STATIC WHEN ADJUSTING THE RADIO VOLUME. *TW | |
| A65 Dec 1996 | Structure | ANNOUNCEMENT THAT LONGER MOUNTING BOLTS FOR INSTALLATION OF THE OPTIONAL REAR SPOILER ARE AVAILABLE AND WILL ALLEVIATE INSTALLATION PROBLEMS. *TW |
Showing 60 of 63 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 1 recall campaign on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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