1999 Honda Civic problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (47) · Electrical System:ignition:switch (40) · Air Bags:frontal (29)
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145 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-01-17 · campaign 20V026000 · 1,439,841 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
Service bulletins (144)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Other:storage 2017-02-10 · A13-022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"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."
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines 2015-07-02 · A15070B - 7-2-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service news article - planning on using a leak check dye to help find a leak? heres the current list of vehicles that you shouldnt use dye on.
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly 2015-06-24 · A13-022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"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."
Fuel System, Other:storage 2015-06-16 · DLR MSG - HONDA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"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. either online at helminc.com or by callin
Fuel System, Other:storage 2015-06-02 · DLR MSG - HONDA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"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. either online at helminc.com or by callin
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly 2015-05-07 · A06-015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"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. in addition, the fuel lines and related parts should be inspected to make
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.