Honda Civic 1986
Model Civic made in 1986 by Honda got 44 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had some investigations: seat belts, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts and visibility. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.5l, 1.3l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 29/35/32 | 33/44/37 | Regular | $ 585 | 1 | 860211 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 31/37/33 | 34/47/39 | Regular | $ 568 | 1 | 860211 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/33/31 | 33/43/37 | Regular | $ 606 | 1 | 850829 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 52/57/54 | 58/74/64 | Regular | $ 347 | 1 | 860211 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 45/50/47 | 50/65/56 | Regular | $ 399 | 1 | 850829 |
| ( 1.3L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 37/43/40 | 41/55/47 | Regular | $ 469 | 3 | 850829 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 28/32/29 | 31/41/34 | Regular | $ 647 | 3 | 860211 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/35/32 | 34/44/38 | Regular | $ 585 | 3 | 860211 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/33/31 | 33/43/37 | Regular | $ 606 | 3 | 850829 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 28/32/30 | 31/41/35 | Regular | $ 624 | 7 | 860211 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/35/32 | 34/44/38 | Regular | $ 585 | 7 | 860211 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 25/29/26 | 28/37/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 7 | 860211 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V045000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 01/01/1986 to 02/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 17338 | 04/04/1986 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 03/20/1986 | 03/25/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Left side drive shaft could develop cracks near the outer joint. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of defect: during high stress situations, such as rapid acceleration or deceleration, the drive shaft could break without warning and cause a sudden loss of power and a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace left drive shaft with a properly manufactured part. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: left side drive shaft.vehicle description: passenger cars and vans. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103001 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 01/01/1986 to 03/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 3700000 | 05/19/1995 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, then press the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized honda/acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: 2-door, 4-door and 5-door passenger vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer at an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact honda/acura at 1-800-999-1009. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V180000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 04/01/1985 to 01/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 360198 | 11/18/1988 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 11/18/1988 | 11/29/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under high ambient temperatures front windshield wiper contact unit could loosen and become dislodged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in windshield wiper failure and wouldaffect driver visibility. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a contact unit holder that would prevent loosening. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: front windshield wiper assembly.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE94052 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 07/11/1994 | 10/27/1994 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA94035 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 10/27/1994 | 07/31/1995 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103001 | |
| Seat belt buckle failure | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA89005 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 11/16/1988 | 11/30/1989 | FUEL SYSTEM VENTING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Clutch failure. also alternator replaced. | |||
| 12/29/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced alternator. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| Purchase car new when driving push on the brake car stalled . tt | |||
| 02/24/1995 | 1 | ||
| Coil/distributor cable had become dislodged from distributor cap, causing vehicle to stall. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/03/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced water pump. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 5 | 06/01/2000 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 1986 honda civic. the engine constantly broke down. the dealership told the contact to get rid of the vehicle. the engine broken down five times and had to be replaced. the engine overheated and stopped. the dealership was unable to find a reason why this is happened. the consumer first began to have problems with engine about five years ago in the summer months. *ak | |||
| 01/19/1995 | 1 | ||
| Cracked engine head gasket replaced. *ak | |||
| 10/03/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced timing belt. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 10/03/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced alternator belt. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/03/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced exhaust valve. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 12/29/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced catalytic converter. *ak | |||
| 12/29/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced catalytic converter. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 12/29/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced exhaust manifold.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| The headlight cut off when driving at night. tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 01/30/1996 | |||
| Headlight on and off switch broke, also controls turn signal lights, unable to turn lights on or off, or indicate that vehicle is turning. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/03/1997 | 1 | 02/01/1986 | |
| Strong smell of gasoline when tank is filled. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 11/01/1986 | ||
| Disintegrated/corroded fuel filter pipe, resulting in puddle of gasoline under car in the morning only when tank is full. during repairs caught on fire due to vapors igniting during a passingelectrical storm. *ak | |||
| 01/23/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel filler pipe disintegrated.*ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||
| 08/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Trunk release latch broke. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/1996 | |||
| Rear axle assembly rusted and corroded and ruptured the vehicle line, causing the fuel tank damage. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 02/05/1999 | 01/19/1994 | ||
| After parking vehicle, 5 minutes later, the horn was beeping intermittently, then continuously beeping. two minutes after a loud noise like explosion, found out vehicle had caught fire. then house caught fire. fire department came and extinguished fire. vehicle was totalled. dealer not aware of the problem. friction from wheel bearing too close to brake line caused the fire. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Clutch failure. also alternator replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 04/04/1997 | 1 | ||
| The driveshaft has a crack in it .there is a recall on the honda civic , consumer contacted manufacturer with vin . consumer was told vehicle was not in the recall. *ak | |||
| 10/02/1996 | 1 | ||
| Driveshaft failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 0 | |||
| Seat belt recall repairs refused by dealer. | |||
| 04/08/1995 | 2 | ||
| Seat belt failure. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/01/1997 | |||
| Consumer contacted the dealer to have the recall work corrected. parts not available for the listed recall 95v103001, seat belt buckle. *ak | |||
| 04/28/1997 | |||
| Recall #95v1030.01, ordered parts in november of 96. received call from dealer on april 25, 1997 stating that parts were available. waited more than (60) days. *ak | |||
| After having recall repair work done, consumer was in an accident and the driver's side seat belt detached from belt buckle. recall#96v103001. *ak | |||
| 02/24/1995 | 1 | ||
| Broken pieces or chips from release button prevents fastening or unfastening when using drivers side seatbelt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 03/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Front/rear seat belt retractors fail, leaving driver/passenger's unrestrained. *skd | |||
| 03/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Front/rear seat belts do not retract properly, also connecting shoulder/lap belts do not hold securely. *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 08/15/1995 | |||
| Seat belt system failed during an accident. tt | |||
| 04/10/1995 | |||
| Driver/passenger side shoulder harness seatbelts do not properly retain occupants during sudden stops. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 08/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Rear seat belts stuck/won't pull out from seat. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/29/1996 | |||
| Applied the brakes and the brakes would not work. please describe. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 10/03/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced front brake pads/rotors. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 10/03/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced brake drum. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 10/07/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced rear wheel cylinders. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 10/07/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced master cylinder. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 12/29/1994 | 1 | ||
| Consumer purchased used car and foung out that car had the wrong bracket that holds the rack and pinion steering. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - SUPPORT DEVICE | |||
| 2 | 05/30/1986 | ||
| Rear hatchback support rods failed. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 1 | 12/01/1985 | |
| Rear crossmember bar rotted in two places, causing vehicle to sway when turning the car. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA | BELLINGHAM | HONDA DEALERSHIP |