Honda Civic 1987
Model Civic made in 1987 by Honda got 37 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and other. The car had some investigations: seat belts, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment, seat belts and visibility. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.5l, 1.3l.
Model 1987
| 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 | 29/34/31 | 32/44/37 | Regular | $ 460 | 1 | 860828 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 31/36/33 | 34/46/38 | Regular | $ 432 | 1 | 860828 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/33/31 | 33/43/37 | Regular | $ 460 | 1 | 860828 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 52/57/54 | 58/74/64 | Regular | $ 264 | 1 | 860828 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 45/50/47 | 50/65/56 | Regular | $ 304 | 1 | 860828 |
| ( 1.3L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 37/43/40 | 41/55/47 | Regular | $ 356 | 3 | 860828 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 27/32/29 | 30/41/34 | Regular | $ 492 | 3 | 860828 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/35/32 | 34/44/38 | Regular | $ 445 | 3 | 860828 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/33/31 | 33/43/37 | Regular | $ 460 | 3 | 860828 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 28/32/29 | 31/41/35 | Regular | $ 492 | 7 | 860828 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 30/35/32 | 34/44/38 | Regular | $ 445 | 7 | 860828 |
| ( 1.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 25/29/26 | 28/37/31 | Regular | $ 549 | 7 | 860828 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V171000 | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. | from 09/01/1987 to 10/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 99088 | 11/19/1987 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 10/29/1987 | 11/09/1987 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Owners manual information required by fmvss 210, sections 6a and 6b was omitted from the manual. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles manual information does not comply with fmvss210. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Upgrade existing manuals by inserting adhesive backed correction pages. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: owners manual information/fmvss 210.vehicle description: passenger cars and wagons. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/06/1997 | 10 | ||
| Engine stalls while driving low speeds, less than 10 mph, could cause crash, dealer replaced air shot valve, problem still exists. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/26/2006 | 157000 | 1 | 09/15/1987 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving the fuel system failed without warning. the fuel system lines have been replaced twice, the first time by a dealer, the second time by an independent repair shop. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. the mechanic determined the fuel system lines had failed again and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer has not been alerted. | |||
| 03/27/1997 | 93645 | 2 | 09/17/1987 |
| When driving at any speed and without warning, the fuel line leaked which caused a distraction to the consumer. *ak there was a strong odor of gasoline inside and outside the vehicle. liquid gasoline dripped from underneath the vehicle on the driver side near the driver's door. replaced old pipes and fuel lines and old parts not available. *ph *jb | |||
| OTHER | |||
| The clock on the dash is melting , purchased car used . please describe .*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/05/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Transmission failure. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| While driving vehicle started to swerve. consumer inspected vehicle, and noticed support rod arm for rear axle was torn from frame on left side.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Motorbelts do not lock when applying brakes. *dh | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 02/26/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1986 | |
| Driver's seat track anchor bolt came out, leaving driver's seat unstable. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/24/1998 | 07/01/1987 | ||
| The metal tongue of the buckle snapped in half. my child could have been strangled by the t-type harness that goes over his head, if we there would have been more force. | |||
| 04/21/1998 | |||
| Recall # 95v103001, seat belt buckles; dealer not able to correct recall because parts are not available. owner is experiencing a problem with the belt buckle on the passenger's side. dealer not sure when part will become available. *ak | |||
| 09/30/1997 | |||
| Received recall notice (#95v103001) in the mail. called dealer & set up appointment. on the day of the appointment, took vehicle in. after waiting for awhile, was informed did not have the parts for repair & did not know when the parts will be available. *ak | |||
| 01/26/1994 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat belt buckle failed in accident, causing injury. | |||
| The driver side seat belt buckle is broken. tt | |||
| Takata seat belt; nhtsa recall 95v103001; markley motors in fort collins, co. owner unsatisfied w/corrective action by this dealership. please describe details. | |||
| The driver,passenger and back side seat belt buckles are broken . tt | |||
| The driver side seat belt buckle when lock it come loose . tt | |||
| 07/21/1990 | 1 | ||
| Rear left seat belt buckle loose. *skd | |||
| 03/05/1995 | |||
| Left rear seatbelt seems to be lock, but it comes unfastened. tt | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 6 | ||
| The front seat belt buckle come loose at time when driving both front ones. tt | |||
| 02/27/1995 | 1 | ||
| The passenger front seatbelt, male end will not lock into female end. tt | |||
| 02/22/1995 | |||
| Passenger seatbelt would not release. please explain further. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| Rear seat belt retractors will fail tightening with no warning. please describe details. tt | |||
| 05/24/1987 | |||
| Driver and passenger seat belt does not retract into housing. tt | |||
| 04/10/1995 | |||
| Passenger side seatbelt locking mechanism fails to lock to properly retain occupants. please describe details. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 02/24/1994 | 1 | ||
| Drivers/passengers shoulder belts failed duringn an accident, resulting in injuries. tt | |||
| 07/25/1994 | |||
| Vehicle was involved in an accident and passenger side seat belt did not work. tt | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 07/03/1995 | |||
| Right front seat lever spring that holds the lever down, that keeps the seat from moving broke, allowing the seat to move freely. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/30/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake system failure, driver experienced total loss of braking ability. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 01/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front fenders appear to be distorted due to weak material when going over bumps at low speed. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 01/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| Hood appears to be distorted due to weak material when going over bumps at low speed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 02/24/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| The right swingarm on the rear suspension broke due to being rotted compleately through, the swing arm on the lefr side is also in very bad shape and also would likely fail soon. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 02/04/2008 | 267358 | 2 | 01/01/1987 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1987 honda civic crx. the vehicle has hankook radial max a/s (na) tires. while driving 55 mph, the front passenger side tire bounced up and down and caused the vehicle to pull to the right. the contact stated that he did not notice anything after inspecting the tire. the mechanic replaced the wheel bearings; however, the failure continued. the contact took the vehicle back to the mechanic and he stated that the tire was delaminating. the tire shop offered the contact a tire upgrade at his expense. there had been no further occurrences. the tire size and dot number were unknown. the failure mileage was 267,358 and current mileage was 267,427. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/28/2001 | |||
| Consumer vehicle will surge at speeds of around 30 mph. vehicle not taken to dealer yet.*ak | |||
| 01/11/2000 | 3 | ||
| While the driver was pulling into parking space, the vehicle suddenly surged forward and collided with two other parked vehicles. yh | |||
| 06/04/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1987 | |
| Put vehicle in reverse, it accelerated on its own, hit an iron fence. *ak | |||
| 02/21/1995 | |||
| Vehicle speed increased while driving erratic operation during brake application. resulting in a loss of control. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 4 | ||
| Right and left front windows are not aligned properly and require two hands to roll up. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | FREDERICK | 21704 | SHOCKLEY HONDA | 301 694 5400 |