Honda Civic 1985

Model Civic made in 1985 by Honda got 17 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and visibility. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1500cc and 1300cc.

Model 1985

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
(1500CC) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD28/31/2931/40/34Regular$ 647184 831
(1500CC) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD31/38/3435/48/40Regular$ 551184 831
(1500CC) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD32/36/3335/46/39Regular$ 568185 129
(1500CC) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD49/54/5155/69/60Regular$ 368184 831
(1300CC) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD38/42/4043/54/47Regular$ 469384 831
(1500CC) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD26/28/2729/36/32Regular$ 694384 831
(1500CC) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD30/34/3234/44/38Regular$ 585384 831
(1500CC) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD26/28/2729/36/32Regular$ 694784 831
(1500CC) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD30/34/3234/44/38Regular$ 585784 831
(1500CC) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD26/29/2729/38/32Regular$ 694785 129
(1500CC) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD28/32/3032/42/35Regular$ 624184 831
(1500CC) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD31/38/3435/49/40Regular$ 551184 831
(1500CC) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD30/35/3234/45/38Regular$ 585185 129
(1500CC) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD45/51/4850/66/56Regular$ 390184 831
(1300CC) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD37/43/3941/55/46Regular$ 480384 831
(1500CC) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD29/32/3032/40/35Regular$ 624384 831
(1500CC) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD32/37/3435/47/40Regular$ 551384 831
(1500CC) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD29/32/3032/40/35Regular$ 624784 831
(1500CC) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD32/37/3435/47/40Regular$ 551784 831
(1500CC) 4Manual, 5 gears4WD26/29/2728/37/32Regular$ 694785 129

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
88V117000AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.from 07/01/1983 to 03/01/1985V (Vehicle)27982108/07/1988MFRHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)07/22/198808/04/1988
Defect SummaryUnder certain conditions, mechanical fuel pumps may develop fuel leakage at crimped seam between the two fuel pump halves.
Consequence SummaryFuel leakage in the engine compartment creates apossibility of a fire.
Corrective SummaryInstall an improved fuel pump assembly.
NotesSystem: fuel pump.vehicle description: passenger cars and wagons equipped with carburetors.
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
88V180000AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.from 04/01/1985 to 01/01/1987V (Vehicle)36019811/18/1988MFRHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)11/18/198811/29/1988
Defect SummaryUnder high ambient temperatures front windshield wiper contact unit could loosen and become dislodged.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in windshield wiper failure and wouldaffect driver visibility.
Corrective SummaryInstall a contact unit holder that would prevent loosening.
NotesSystem: front windshield wiper assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
01/01/1997204/10/1985
 Engine overheated twice due to defective head gasket. *ak
 The cam pulley broke off the car purchase car used from owner . tt
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
10/25/19945
 Fuel pump failed prior to recall. (88v-117) *aw
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
02/02/1998
 Due to pressure build up in fuel tank vehicle caught on fire, resulting minor injuries. *ak
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH
12/27/1995
 Driving at speed 65mph, hood flew open, causing impact 6:00 position. *ak
SEAT BELTS
02/16/19956
 Driver's automatic seat belt failed to hold driver secure during accident. *skd
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
11/10/1996
 Vehicle was involved in an accident and the driver's side seat belt buckle came open upon impact and driver hit the steering wheel with her chest. *ak
01/16/1995
 Failure of the driver side seat belt buckle the consumer was in an accident and the belt came out the buckle. tt
05/24/19941
 Rear seat belt buckle is inoperative. tt
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
09/23/19921
 The rear seat belt can't be pulled out. tt
SEATS
01/15/1996
 The driver side seat failure. the driver side seat bolt failed causing the seat to move backwards.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
04/21/1996
 Son driving vehicle, went across 4 lanes, stopped at sign, pulled onto meridian, brakes failed, pumped brakes hard, not working, found brake fluid on seals. *ak
SUSPENSION - REAR
05/20/1997
 Left rear upper control arm disconnected from the axle housing attachment point. also spring on seat nearly rotted out, and shock absorber was nearly rotting out. *ak
TIRES
 Tire traction unacceptably low. tires spin on take-off and skid on attempting to stop. the problem is tremendously worse on wet road than on dry road, but still poses danger even on dry road. the problem is also getting worse as the tires get older. they were purchased in october of 1999. when the tires slide or spin, they make very little noise and leave no marks. they are also showing virtually no wear. they have been driven approximately 14,000 miles. *ak (tiresize: 175/70r13)( dot number: tire size: 175/70r13 )
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
01/31/1996
 Windshield wiper failure affected driver visibility recall 88v117000. tt

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