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2002 Honda CivicUNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION

702 federal complaints (876 component records) · 11 recall campaigns on file · 4 federal investigations · 193 service bulletins · 9 Canadian recalls
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Engine
1.7L 4-cyl
Fuel
Regular
Drive
FWD
EPA economy
26 city / 35 hwy
Federal complaints
702
Recall campaigns
11
Specifications show one example EPA configuration for this model year; other engines, drivetrains, and trims exist and the records below cover all of them.
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.

Air bags
249
Power train
188
Lighting
56
Seat belts
51
Engine & cooling
50
Electrical system
49
Suspension
36
Other
26
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

0 years old: 68 complaints01 years old: 60 complaints2 years old: 40 complaints3 years old: 38 complaints4 years old: 31 complaints5 years old: 24 complaints56 years old: 44 complaints7 years old: 56 complaints8 years old: 62 complaints9 years old: 37 complaints10 years old: 45 complaints1011 years old: 24 complaints12 years old: 32 complaints13 years old: 39 complaints14 years old: 21 complaints15 years old: 18 complaints1516 years old: 18 complaints17 years old: 5 complaints18 years old: 11 complaints19 years old: 7 complaints20+ years old: 9 complaints20+
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 689 of 702 complaints with a usable failure date.

Odometer when the failure occurred

0,000 - 20,000 miles: 42 complaints020,000 - 40,000 miles: 41 complaints40,000 - 60,000 miles: 47 complaints40k60,000 - 80,000 miles: 63 complaints80,000 - 100,000 miles: 72 complaints80k100,000 - 120,000 miles: 64 complaints120,000 - 140,000 miles: 49 complaints120k140,000 - 160,000 miles: 38 complaints160,000 - 180,000 miles: 27 complaints160k180,000 - 200,000 miles: 12 complaints200,000+ miles: 22 complaints200k+
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 477 of 702 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

249 complaint records3 fire reports81 crash reports
"CAR IMPACTED HEAD-ON TO JERSEY WALL AT 50 MPH, FOLLOWED BY IMACT ON PASSENGER SIDE. CAR TOTALED. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *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 →

Power train

188 complaint records1 fire report
"MY 2002 HONDA CIVIC HAS A TRANSMISSION SLIPPING PROBLEM, I'VE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR..."- 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 power train parts in the directory →

Lighting

56 complaint records5 fire reports2 crash reports
"THE LOW BEAMS ON THE HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT OPERATING EVEN AFTER NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V086000 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THIS MADE THE ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD DIFFICULT AT NIGHT.*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 lighting parts in the directory →

Federal defect investigations

Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.

InvestigationStatusComponentSubject
EA21002
opened Sep 2021
OPENAir BagsDesiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L.
EA15001
opened Feb 2015
OPENAir BagsAir Bag Inflator Rupture - led to recall 22V945
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the...
PE14016
opened Jun 2014
closed Mar 2015Air BagsAir Bag Inflator Rupture - led to recall 15V226000
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the...
EA11012
opened Sep 2011
closed Sep 2012Exterior LightingLow Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating - led to recall 12V136000
This investigation was prompted by Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 11-017, and was based on reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped illuminating simultaneously.Some complainants also reported that the combination switch (switch) that...

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.

CampaignComponentSummaryRemedy
19V501000Air BagsHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element,...Normally free
19V499000Air BagsHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011...Normally free
19V182000Air BagsHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and...Normally free
18V268000Air BagsHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012...Normally free
15V370000Air BagsHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August...Normally free
15V320000Air BagsHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008...Normally free
14V700000Air BagsAmerican Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005...Normally free
12V136000Exterior LightingHONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V; MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2005 PILOT; AND MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 CIVIC VEHICLES.Normally free
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CampaignComponentSummaryRemedy
07V512000Fuel System, OtherON 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...Normally free
04V086000Exterior LightingON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.Normally free
01V329000Engine And Engine CoolingVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE AIR CLEANER BOX COVER MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED, AND A BROKEN PLASTIC PIECE COULD TRAVEL INTO THE INTAKE CHAMBER.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.

RecallSystemUnits (CA)Summary
2019323
2019-06-28
Airbag222,662Issue: On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the airbag.
2019117
2019-03-07
Airbag83,977Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the driver-front airbag inflator. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, pieces could be propelled toward the occupants.
2015225
2015-05-27
Airbag704,770On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment.
2014567
2014-12-15
Airbag704,770Honda Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Campaign concerning the driver's airbag inflator on certain vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. Honda will replace the driver's inflator on affected vehicles.
2014242
2014-06-20
Airbag168,968On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment.
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RecallSystemUnits (CA)Summary
2013111
2013-04-10
Airbag107,786On certain vehicles, the passenger (frontal) airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment.
2011419
2011-12-05
Airbag26,964On certain vehicles, the driver's airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture and metal fragments could pass through the airbag...
2010042
2010-02-11
Airbag41,685On certain vehicles, the driver's airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture and metal fragments could pass through the airbag...
2001265
2001-11-01
Engine243On certain vehicles, during the assembly process, the air cleaner box cover may have been damaged, and a broken plastic piece could travel into the intake chamber.

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.

BulletinTypeComponentSummary
A20-009
Mar 2020
Air BagsService Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
A20-014
Mar 2020
Air BagsService Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.
A18-049
May 2018
Air BagsService bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects to the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
A18-046
May 2018
Air BagsService bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects to the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
ACC12192017901
Dec 2017
Air BagsDealer message - On December 19, 2017 following a joint inspection, American Honda and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed that a Takata driver?s airbag inflator ruptured in the crash of a 2004 Honda Civic on July 10, 2017 in Baton Rouge,...
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BulletinTypeComponentSummary
A13-022
Feb 2017
Fuel System"SERVICE BULLETIN - FOR VEHICLES WITH SCI COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS, HONDA IS NO LONGER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ALTOGETHER. IF YOU REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE, YOU MUST NOW REINSTALL THE ORIGINAL FUEL TANK."
A15021
Oct 2016
Fuel SystemSERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR BLINKS WITH FUEL IN THE TANK. THE PCM MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED.
TAKATA_HAWAII FL
Sep 2016
EquipmentFLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII PO
Sep 2016
EquipmentPOSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_FLORIDA D
Aug 2016
EquipmentLETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_TEXT MESS
Aug 2016
EquipmentTEXT MESSAGES SENT TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE
Aug 2016
EquipmentADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
A-PS-03312016-30
Mar 2016
Air BagsDEALER MESSAGE - THIS VIDEO FROM HONDA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT BRUCE SMITH IS IN RESPONSE TO A RECALL EXPANSION THAT HONDA ANNOUNCED IN JANUARY WHICH APPLIES TO HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN TAKATA PSDI-5 DRIVER FRONT AIRBAG INFLATORS.
A15-067
Mar 2016
Air BagsSERVICE BULLETIN - IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IF AN AFFECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR CASING TO RUPTURE.
A-CA-02022016-90
Feb 2016
Air BagsDEALER MESSAGE - CLARIFIES DIRECTION FOR AIRBAG INFLATOR REPLACEMENT IN AFFECTED VEHICLES.
A15-040
Dec 2015
Air Bags"SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON DECISIONS MADE BY NHTSA.
A15-067
Dec 2015
Air Bags"SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED SOME MODELS FROM THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON INFORMATION FROM NHTSA. DO AN IN VIN STATUS INQUIRY AND, IF INDICATED, REPAIR THE VEHICLE.
A15120F
Dec 2015
Engine"SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - TROUBLESHOOTING A VEHICLE FOR ANY OR ALL OF THESE SYMPTOMS? • THE ENGINE CRANKS, BUT WON’T START. • THE MIL COMES ON. • THE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR BLINKS WHILE THE ENGINE CRANKS. • THE HDS CAN’T COMMUNICATE WITH THE ECM/PCM.
HONDA - AIRBAG R
Dec 2015
Air BagsPOSTER OF LISTED HONDA VEHICLES AFFECTED BY AN AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL - ENGLISH.
A15-067
Oct 2015
Air Bags"SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED SOME MODELS FROM THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON INFORMATION FROM NHTSA. DO AN IN VIN STATUS INQUIRY AND, IF INDICATED, REPAIR THE VEHICLE.
A15-041
Oct 2015
Air Bags"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN IS REPLACED BY S/B 15-067, SAFETY RECALL: FRONT PASSENGER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR CAN BE OVER-PRESSURIZED IF YOU DID THE REPAIR IN SERVICE BULLETIN 15-041 ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 (RO DATE), USE THE WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW."
A14-040
Oct 2015
Air Bags"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN IS REPLACED BY S/B 15-067, SAFETY RECALL: FRONT PASSENGER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR CAN BE OVER-PRESSURIZED IF YOU DID THE REPAIR IN SERVICE BULLETIN 14-040 ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 (RO DATE), USE THE WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW."
A13-034
Oct 2015
Air Bags"SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN IS REPLACED BY S/B 15-067, SAFETY RECALL: FRONT PASSENGER’S AIRBAG INFLATOR CAN BE OVER-PRESSURIZED. IF YOU DID THE REPAIR IN SERVICE BULLETIN 13-034 ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 (RO DATE), USE THE WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW"
AIRBAG INFLATOR
Sep 2015
Air BagsDEALER MESSAGE - ON OCTOBER 1, 2015, AMERICAN HONDA, IN COMPLIANCE WITH A REQUEST FROM THE NHTSA, WILL CONSOLIDATE THE FOLLOWING THREE NATIONAL PASSENGER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL SERVICE BULLETINS.
A13-021
Sep 2015
Engine"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE MIL COMES ON WITH ONE OF THESE DTCS: • P2646/P2651 (ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE). • P2647/P2652 (ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE).
A15-040
Sep 2015
Air Bags"SERVICE BULLETIN - IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE DRIVER’S (FRONT) AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IF AN AFFECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR CASING TO RUPTURE.
A15-041
Sep 2015
Air Bags"SERVICE BULLETIN - IN CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IF AN AFFECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR CASING TO RUPTURE.
A15-041
Jul 2015
Air Bags"SERVICE BULLETIN - NEW AND DIFFERENT INFLATORS ARE AVAILABLE. YOU MAY RECEIVE A DIFFERENT PART NUMBER THAN ORDERED, AND THE INFLATOR MAY PHYSICALLY LOOK DIFFERENT FROM PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT PARTS. AS A RESULT, THERE MAY BE DIFFERENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
A15070B - 7-2-15
Jul 2015
Power TrainSERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - PLANNING ON USING A LEAK CHECK DYE TO HELP FIND A LEAK? HERE’S THE CURRENT LIST OF VEHICLES THAT YOU SHOULDN’T USE DYE ON.
A13-022
Jun 2015
Fuel System"SERVICE BULLETIN - FOR VEHICLES WITH SCI COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS, HONDA IS NO LONGER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ALTOGETHER. IF YOU REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE, YOU MUST NOW REINSTALL THE ORIGINAL FUEL TANK."
A15-041
Jun 2015
Air BagsSERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED SOME MODELS FROM THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON DECISIONS MADE BY NHTSA.
DLR MSG - HONDA
Jun 2015
Equipment"DEALER MESSAGE - THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 06-015, NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINE INSPECTION, HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING THE CNG FUEL TANK INSPECTION LABELS. THESE LABELS CAN BE ORDERED FROM HELM, INC.
SERVICE BULLETIN
Jun 2015
Air Bags"SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON DECISIONS MADE BY NHTSA. DO AN IN VIN STATUS INQUIRY AND, IF INDICATED, REPAIR THE VEHICLE EVEN IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN.
A15-040
Jun 2015
Air Bags"SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA CONSOLIDATED THE PREVIOUS AIRBAG INFLATOR CAMPAIGNS INTO THIS CURRENT BULLETIN BASED ON DECISIONS MADE BY NHTSA. DO AN IN VIN STATUS INQUIRY AND, IF INDICATED, REPAIR THE VEHICLE EVEN IF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER A PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN.
A14-045
May 2015
Air Bags"SERVICE BULLETIN - CERTAIN HONDA VEHICLES OPERATED IN AREAS KNOWN FOR HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY AND HIGH HEAT MAY CONTAIN A DRIVER’S AIRBAG THAT, OVER TIME, MAY BE AFFECTED BY EXPOSURE TO THE HUMIDITY, WHICH COULD PRODUCE EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE UPON DEPLOYMENT.
A08-093
May 2015
Air BagsSERVICE BULLETIN - A MANUFACTURING ERROR CAN PRODUCE OVER-PRESSURIZATION OF THE DRIVER’S (FRONT) AIRBAG INFLATOR DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. IF AN AFFECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYS, THE INCREASED INTERNAL PRESSURE MAY CAUSE THE INFLATOR CASING TO RUPTURE.
A10-039
May 2015
Air BagsTHE INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR TAKATA DRIVER’S AIRBAGS WAS REMOVED BECAUSE ALL TAKATA DRIVER’S AIRBAG INFLATORS INSTALLED IN THE RECALL VEHICLE POPULATION ARE BEING REPLACED. FOR CIVIC MODELS ONLY, AUTOLIV AIRBAGS ARE OK AND CAN BE REINSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE.
HONDA - AIRBAG S
May 2015
Air BagsCUSTOMER LETTER - PLEASE BE AWARE, WE HAVE A NATIONAL SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND RECALL UNDER WAY TO REPAIR AIRBAG INFLATORS, AT NO COST TO YOU, IN CERTAIN HONDA AND ACURA VEHICLES (LISTED BELOW).
A06-015
May 2015
Fuel System"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL TANK IN ALL HONDA NATURAL GAS VEHICLES MUST BE INSPECTED FOR DETERIORATION OR DAMAGE EVERY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT OF HONDA AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
Service Bulletin
Apr 2015
Air BagsService bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the driver's (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
15-021
Mar 2015
Fuel SystemFUEL GAUGE OUT OF ORDER; LOW FUEL INDICATOR FLASHES WHILE THE TANK HAS FUEL*CN
Service Bulletin
Feb 2015
Air BagsService bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of some replacement driver's (front) airbag inflators during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
Service Bulletin
Dec 2014
Air BagsService bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver's airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment.
Service Bulletin
Nov 2014
Air BagsService bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment.
Service Bulletin
Oct 2014
Air BagsService bulletin - A small number of airbag modules with defective inflators were sold as replacement parts to replace deployed or damaged airbags.
Service Bulletin
Sep 2014
Air BagsService bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that, over time, may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment.
DLR MSG - Honda
Aug 2014
Air BagsDealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
DLR MSG - RFP -
Jul 2014
Fuel SystemDealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2001-2005 Civics with fuel pump issues that require the fuel pump to be replaced.
DLR MSG - Stop S
Jul 2014
Air BagsDealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ?
Service Bulletin
Jul 2014
Air BagsService bulletin - Certain Honda vehicles operated in areas known for high absolute humidity and high heat may contain a driver?s airbag that over time may be affected by exposure to the humidity, which could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment.
DLR MSG - Honda
Jul 2014
Air BagsDealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. At this time, affected VINs have not been determined.
DLR MSG - Honda
Jun 2014
Air BagsDealer message - The recalls announced today involve driver?s or passenger?s front airbag inflators, which in a crash may deploy with too much pressure, causing the inflator casing to rupture and eject metal fragments that could injure or kill vehicle occupants.
Service Bulletin
Jun 2014
Air BagsService bulletin - A manufacturing error can produce over-pressurization of the passenger?s (front) airbag inflator during airbag deployment. If an affected airbag deploys, the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator casing to rupture.
IN-26-2014
Jun 2014
Fuel SystemHONDA: THE FUEL PUMP, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, DUE TO ISSUES WITH FUEL PUMP. MODEL 2001-2005 CIVIC. *PE
DLR MSG - RFP -
Jun 2014
Fuel SystemDealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2001-2005 Civics with fuel pump issues that require the fuel pump to be replaced.
DLR MSG - RFP -
May 2014
Fuel SystemDealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2001-2005 Civics with fuel pump issues that require the fuel pump to be replaced.
ENG REQ - AER140
May 2014
Fuel SystemEngineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2001-2005 Civics with fuel pump issues that require the fuel pump to be replaced.
IN-09-05
Apr 2014
Fuel SystemHONDA: DUE TO SOME ISSUES WITH THE FUEL PUMP, AN INVESTIGATION, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF FUEL PUMP. MODEL 2001-2005 CIVIC. *PE
DLR MSG - RFP -
Apr 2014
Fuel SystemDealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2001-2005 Civics with fuel pump issues that require the fuel pump to be replaced.
SB-13-022
Mar 2013
Fuel SystemHONDA: THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ARE NO LONGER BEING REPLACED TOGETHER AND IF FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE IS REPLACED, THEN REINSTALL ORIGINAL FUEL TANK. MODELS 1998-11 CIVIC GX, 2012-13 CIVIC. *PE UPDATED 04/15/2013. *KB

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Before you buy this vehicle

A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.

  1. 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.
  2. Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
  3. Do a full walk-around with every light on.Condensation inside a lens, a dim side, or a flickering tail light match this vehicle's lighting cluster.
  4. Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 11 recall campaigns 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.
  5. 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.

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