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
01V183000AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.from 08/28/2000 to 02/15/2001V (Vehicle)5626906/29/2001MFRHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)06/06/200106/11/2001
Defect SummaryOn certain sedans, a small amount of water may have been left in the fuel pump electrical connector after testing. this residual water could cause the fuel pump to fail due to corrosion.
Consequence SummaryIf the pump stops working, the engine will stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the fuel pump. if corrosion is found, the fuel pump will be replaced. owner notification began june 29, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
01V182000AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.from 06/28/2000 to 01/15/2001V (Vehicle)12064906/04/2001MFRHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)06/06/200106/11/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: sedans and coupes. the hose clamps on the filler neck tube have insufficient clamping force.
Consequence SummaryIn a collision, the tube could disconnect from the fuel tank, resulting in fuel leakage. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will check the hose clamps for proper torque and tighten them correctly, if necessary. owner notification began june 4, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
07V512000HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)from 07/27/2000 to 07/26/2001V (Vehicle)654511/15/2007ODIHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)11/01/200711/02/2007
Defect SummaryOn 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 of the tank as designed.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back. an interim owner letter was mailed to owners beginning november 26, 2007. when parts are available, owners will be renotified asking them to bring in their vehicle for repair. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
NotesHonda recall no. q63.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
40204/16/2002637950Information concerning evaporative system function test error message. *tt12/09/2002
01040204/01/2002636753Information on testing for interal leaks with diagnostic trouble code p1456 or p1457. *tt11/13/2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
12100110/12/2001626769Information regarding a support rib inside the air cleaner case which may break off during the manufacturing process. *jb12/18/2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
01010101/01/2001624053Information regarding fuel gauge sending unit. *et10/31/2001
01100010/01/2000618976Information on installing new fuel pump gasket. *tt05/09/2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK
SB-01-00508/10/201110040494Honda: fuel tank assembly warranty information. *rm08/31/2011
SB-01-00508/10/201110040494Ready08/31/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
0601503/31/200610019820Natural gas fuel tank inspection. *tt05/02/2006
10010210/01/200210005908Service manual fix. cng tank inspection. honda servicenews. *tt03/18/2004
01040204/01/2002636731This bulletin is a service manual fix correctly stating the fuel tank capacity. *tt11/13/2002
07250107/25/2001624343Subject regarding fuel gauge not reading full. *et11/02/2001
01010101/01/2001624194Subject regarding erratic fuel gauge reading ok. *et11/01/2001
01010101/01/2001624018Subject regarding fuel tank capacity . *et10/31/2001
25070107/25/2001623736Subject on regarding 2001 civic fuel gauge will not read full. *et10/30/2001
01020102/01/2001619938Brief information regarding fuel tank capacity. *tt07/06/2001
16110011/16/2000615796Subject regarding fuel tank capacity correction. *tt01/30/2001
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
0201200502/01/200510015277Checking the short-term fuel trim when a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171 is set. *tt07/13/2005
11010211/01/200210005886Fuel smell while filling tank. honda servicenews. *tt03/18/2004
100310/01/200310004978Service manual fix - low fuel indicator. gx supplement. honda servicenews. *tt01/22/2004
60206/16/2002638074Information on diagnosing a low fuel warning on with 5 gallons remaining. *tt12/10/2002
60206/16/2002638076Information on servicing vehicles with fuel gauges slow to read full. *tt12/10/2002
01070207/01/2002637015This article mentions that the low fuel indicator comes on with 5 gallons left in tank. *tt11/19/2002
01070207/01/2002636985Information on fuel gauge slow to read full condition. *tt11/18/2002
0105807/10/2001624366Subject regarding inaccurate fuel gauge reading when parked on an incline. *et11/05/2001
01010101/01/2001624194Subject regarding erratic fuel gauge reading ok. *et11/01/2001
01010101/01/2001617884Concerns with erratic fuel gauge readings ok. *rc04/02/2001
16120012/16/2000615808Information on erratic fuel gauge reading. *tt01/31/2001
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
0306109/16/200410004704A cracked air cleaner case. *tt01/02/2004
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
80208/16/2002637988Subject regarding cng tank inspection. *tt12/09/2002
0100507/17/2001624354Subject regarding certain models including the 2001 and later cng fuel tank assembly in-warranty exchange program. *et11/02/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
08/24/2011105000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated the vehicle is leaking fuel. the leak is coming from the filler cap. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and stated the clamps on the fuel lines had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage and current mileages were 105,000. tlb
08/24/2011105000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated the vehicle is leaking fuel. the leak is coming from the filler cap. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and stated the clamps on the fuel lines had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage and current mileages were 105,000.rl
12/24/201082000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving she noticed a smell of gas. the vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel pump had fractured which caused the leak. the mechanic advised him that this was not a common issue and that it was a defective part. the vehicle was repaired for the fuel pump. the failure mileage was approximately 82,000. tb
01/01/19011
 2001 honda civic. consumer writes to notify nhtsa of events related to recall *tgw the consumer stated he requested additional repairs be made to the vehicle which included the trunk latch which failed to latch properly and the fuel door level that was not working. according to the repair invoice, the trunk release cable was replaced and the fuel door level repaired. the consumer stated when he retrieved the vehicle, he noticed the srs warning light was on, even though that was the main reason for taking the vehicle in to be serviced under the recall. the dealer informed the consumer the issues described were not related to the recall repairs and further testing would require an additional fee of $95. the consumer stated the dealer failed to correct the recall. *jb
03/14/201023050
 Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated the chord to the fuel door fractured from the vehicle. the dealer replaced the fuel door accordingly. on a later date, while refueling the vehicle, the fuel door chord broke a second time. the dealer advised the repairs would be at the owner
02/13/20101
 The car is honda civic 2001. the failure. a crack on top of the fuel pump/fuel gauge sending unit module . the pump is the original part of the car. consequences. possible the car can get on fire. problem i can see is: by the time i noted the gasoline odor ,the car was all ready all soaked with gasoline. *tr
04/10/2007128000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic purchased brand new in 2001. she stated that the srs airbag light continued to illuminate on the warning panel. she received a recall letter pertaining to the failure. the dealer stated that the vehicle would be repaired in 5 days. she requested a rental vehicle at no cost; however, the manufacturer denied the request. the brakes had been replaced over four times in a period of 4 years which resulted in the struts being damaged. the transmission was replaced twice. the fuel pump, air conditioning system, alternator have also been repaired and the power locks were inoperable. the failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.
04/10/2005600001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. the contact stated that fuel would overflow while pumping gas. when refueling, the fuel tank would not shut off the gas. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but they did not know how to remedy the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000 updated 3/19/09 *cn gas continued to overflow. updated 03/26/09.*jb
08/15/20081200301
 I do not have a garage. a friend kept my car while i was on vacation and put it in his garage. then he smelled gasoline. he took it to my mechanic and the fuel pump top had cracked and there was a lot of gasoline sitting on top of it. my mechanic replaced the fuel pump. honda said this is not a problem, i believe it is a manufacturing defect and a safety issue. the car has never been in an accident. fire potential in an accident is huge. *tr
11/03/200539289102/01/2001
 2001 honda civic ex 5sp with 39,289 miles stalled when engine is warm. driving on highway and when shifted rpm's immediately dropped and engine stalled. this created an extremely dangerous situation as no power steering. i was able to restart engine and as long i kept gas peddle depressed the engine wouldn't stall. when the engine was cold the engine wouldn't stall but didn't idle properly. this happened unexpectedly. car had been running fine. the car was returned to the honda dealer where purchased and they verified problem. they said they had to reprogram the computer but couldn't identify the root cause of the problem. description of work they performed was updated vehicle pcm with him. since they reprogrammed the computer the vehicle has been running good. however, i'm concerned that they can't determine the cause of the problem and that it will happen again. *nm
07/24/2001907/23/2001
 While traveling approximately 25 to 30 mph and making a turn, engine stalled and caused steering column to lock up. this problem did not result in a crash or injuries. dealership examined vehicle for engine stalling, but has failed to remedy the problem. *ak while driving, consumer heard a metal to metal sound coming from right wheel well. consumer was told computer was not set properly according to the vin code, this was a service bulletin, dealer stated this could be why stalling was occurring, 4 fuses blew and now dealer replaced fuse box, dealer thinks this may be a reason why the vehicle stalled also, dealer also states that he does not know why the fuses blew to begin with, the blown fuse caused moonroof to be inoperable. vents loose. trunk release inoperable. springs squeak and were replaced. defective weld in the passenger side door rusted. vehicle experiences rough idle. driver side tweeter cracking. driver side mud flap loose. passenger kick panel uneven. fuel gauge erratic. *slc
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
01/01/2001
 I purchased this car because it was advertised as a fuel efficent vehical. they advertised 31 mpg in city driving 38-42 highway. i have had the car for 4 months. never used the air conditioner. drove moderately and am getting 19 mpg. i guaged it by the number of gal. pumped not from gas guage in car. i have reciepts and a log of all miles and gallons put into the car. the dealer tested it and said it was getting 26.3 driving 10-30 mph. i am unable to get even that which is a substancial amount different than the amount advertised. i am dissapointed and frustrated with the performance and would like to notify honda.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
 After driving vehicle for 10 hour s and parked vehicle. later on noticed that there was fuel leaking from under vehicle. dealership replaced sting fuel.*ak
07/01/2001
 I opened the gasoline cap to pump gas into my car and flames started rushing out. i think the problem is with the fuel pipes, there may be a leakage.
06/30/2001112/01/2000
 Prior to recall notification,(01v182000 & 01v183000) while driving vehicle completely shut down, after the fact consumer then received two recall notices, for the fuel pump connector and fuel tank filler connector.*jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07/01/2008105/01/2001
 2001 honda civic with a recall for fuel pump connector. consumer states that she was informed the recall repair was done and there was no other defect. upon service she was informed the defect was not done properly. *kb ***nar***
07/12/200570000508/01/2001
 On multiple occasions, engine will stall without notice. while pressing on the accelerator, is seems like there is no fuel being supplied to the engine.
04/11/2005580001
 Recall campaign o1v183000 concerning fuel pump. owner received a recall notice from the manufacturer, and took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs. according to the description of the recall the fuel filter was to be inspected or replaced if corrosion was found. dealer inspected the fuel filter connector and moisture was found. however, the dealer refused to replace the fuel filter connector. *ak
06/30/2001112/01/2000
 Prior to the recall the fuel pump and the fuel tank filler connector failed. (recall # 01v183000 and 01v182000). *yh
06/30/2001112/01/2000
 Consumer stated that, this vehicle had three major recalls regarding safety. the first was the power train control module, which was replaced without incident. the second was, prior to recall while driving the vehicle stalled. after the fact he received two recall notices from honda for the fuel pump connector, 01v183000, the very reason that the car shut off, and fuel tank filler connector ,01v182000, which was replaced. *yd
02/23/2002106/30/2001
 While driving 25mph and started to turn a corner, vehicle lost all power, nhtsa campaign id number 01v18300, had no prior warning of problem. consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a telephone pole. neither air bags deployed.*ak engine light illuminated and dealer informed consumer five times that the gas cap was the cause, consumer had accident two days after talking to dealer. *yd
06/30/2001112/01/2000
 Prior to the recall the fuel pump and the fuel tank filler connector failed. (recall # 01v183000 and 01v182000). *yh
06/30/2001112/01/2000
 Consumer stated that, this vehicle had three major recalls regarding safety. the first was the power train control module, which was replaced without incident. the second was, prior to recall while driving the vehicle stalled. after the fact he received two recall notices from honda for the fuel pump connector, 01v183000, the very reason that the car shut off, and fuel tank filler connector ,01v182000, which was replaced. *yd
01/18/2002106/01/2001
 I opened the gasoline cap to pump gas and flames came roaring out. the dealer says that it is due to static electricity. i have a strong feeling that it is the fuel pump assembly inside the gas tank.
102/01/2001
 Consumer is not happy with the dealer during recall repair, dealer refused a rental car, while vehicle is being repaired.*jb
07/03/2001
 Recall# 01v183000; contacted dealer, and dealer stated couldnot do recall on weekends.*ak
07/03/2001
 Recalll 01v182000;consumer contacted yenko honda on rt 19 i mcmurray, pa. phone#724-941-9100 and was denied service because vehicle wasn't purchased from that particular dealership. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
11/20/2001309/01/2001
 Vehicle stalled three times without warning - the last time was on the freeway. pflueger honda claims not to be able to find anything wrong with the car, though they are still looking.
11/30/200099911/01/2000
 Bought car for mileage. sticker shows 39/32. actual highway has been 32! dealer & honda say estimate only. i say there must be something wrong with the car. no safety defect listed. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
09/09/2001405/01/2001
 Complete recurring fuel system failure and recalls on 2001 honda civic lx 4dr 5speed. problems: 2 recalls on fuel system components, fuel guage is incorrect/inoperable, tank assembly / evaporator failure leading to severe leak and heavy fumes with extreme possibility of fire. property destroyed is asphalt.*ak
07/24/2001907/23/2001
 While traveling approximately 25 to 30 mph and making a turn, engine stalled and caused steering column to lock up. this problem did not result in a crash or injuries. dealership examined vehicle for engine stalling, but has failed to remedy the problem. *ak while driving, consumer heard a metal to metal sound coming from right wheel well. consumer was told computer was not set properly according to the vin code, this was a service bulletin, dealer stated this could be why stalling was occurring, 4 fuses blew and now dealer replaced fuse box, dealer thinks this may be a reason why the vehicle stalled also, dealer also states that he does not know why the fuses blew to begin with, the blown fuse caused moonroof to be inoperable. vents loose. trunk release inoperable. springs squeak and were replaced. defective weld in the passenger side door rusted. vehicle experiences rough idle. driver side tweeter cracking. driver side mud flap loose. passenger kick panel uneven. fuel gauge erratic. *slc
 Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and vehicle stopped. he lifted hood up, and there was gasoline sprayed all inside of engine compartment. vehicle was towed to the dealership. *ak
 Fuel guage does not register correct levels of fuel, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
01/15/20021912/31/2000
 The air bag light illuminated on the dash board, the dealer replaced the part, however the light illuminated again. *jb the occupancy position detector system was replaced, the rear defroster and cruise control was inoperative, there was a loud clunk noise while driving and on turns, the radio was inoperative, the back window was replaced along with the antenna, the fog light switch was loose, the brake light had gone out, there was a rattle in the rear seat, the fuel cap was loose, there was a vibration in the steering wheel, and the trunk lid did not close. scc
06/30/2001112/01/2000
 Prior to the recall the fuel pump and the fuel tank filler connector failed. (recall # 01v183000 and 01v182000). *yh
06/30/2001112/01/2000
 Consumer stated that, this vehicle had three major recalls regarding safety. the first was the power train control module, which was replaced without incident. the second was, prior to recall while driving the vehicle stalled. after the fact he received two recall notices from honda for the fuel pump connector, 01v183000, the very reason that the car shut off, and fuel tank filler connector ,01v182000, which was replaced. *yd
06/30/2001112/01/2000
 Prior to the recall the fuel pump and the fuel tank filler connector failed. (recall # 01v183000 and 01v182000). *yh
06/30/2001112/01/2000
 Consumer stated that, this vehicle had three major recalls regarding safety. the first was the power train control module, which was replaced without incident. the second was, prior to recall while driving the vehicle stalled. after the fact he received two recall notices from honda for the fuel pump connector, 01v183000, the very reason that the car shut off, and fuel tank filler connector ,01v182000, which was replaced. *yd
102/01/2001
 Consumer is not happy with the dealer during recall repair, dealer refused a rental car, while vehicle is being repaired.*jb
06/30/2001112/01/2000
 Prior to recall notification,(01v182000 & 01v183000) while driving vehicle completely shut down, after the fact consumer then received two recall notices, for the fuel pump connector and fuel tank filler connector.*jb
102/01/2001
 Consumer is not happy with the dealer during recall repair, dealer refused a rental car, while vehicle is being repaired.*jb
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
04/11/2005580001
 Recall campaign o1v183000 concerning fuel pump. owner received a recall notice from the manufacturer, and took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs. according to the description of the recall the fuel filter was to be inspected or replaced if corrosion was found. dealer inspected the fuel filter connector and moisture was found. however, the dealer refused to replace the fuel filter connector. *ak
02/22/20051
 I have a 2001 honda civic with 67,000 km and when i depressed the release button by the driver's seat to open the gas tank cover, it wouldn't open. i was unable to fill the car up with gas until i took it in to a honda dealership where i was told this is not an uncommon problem and i would have to have the cable replaced. i am taking it in tomorrow and was told the cost will be approx $120.00.*ak
10/23/20011
 Consumer touched brakes to slow vehicle down, but vehicle swerved, and consumer hit another vehicle. *ak consumer stateed brakes squeaks and parking brake needs adjustment, transmission is making noise, no power on acceleration, upper windshield molding failed and reinstalled, noise is coming from right front wheel, gas gauge will fluctuate at times and front engine mount broke.*yd
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
11/30/2004110/18/2000
 Dt: honda 2001 lx civic, the fuel gage does not work properly, when consumer goes to fill fuel tank the gas nozzle shuts off after each gallon of gasoline is put in. consumer keeps taking it to the dealership to be repaired, dealership keeps telling consumer there is nothing wrong with the vehicle, consumer still has problem, nothing has been fixed. *ak
11/01/2004503/09/2004
 The vehicle gas gauge fluctuated between half a tank and a fourth of a tank within short periods of time and did not really move during long distance trips. *tc the front shock made noises, the front spring was weak, there was a noise coming from the power steering pump, and a ticking noise in the engine. *sc *jb
12/22/2003300112/26/2000
 My gas gauge reads improperly. i will leave my car showing over 1/4 of a tank, not use the car after that and the next day the gas gauge will show it is on e. i have only been averaging 18-21 mpg for city and 25 for highway. *la