10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Honda Civic engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Honda Civic Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 022000

Civic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Each time I am stopped and the car is in drive the idle fluctuates rapidly between 0 and 1000 RPM. When the gas is pressed the car will jerk into drive and while driving the transmission will slip.

- Suffern, NY, USA

problem #1

Apr 111999

Civic

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experiencing problem with speed control which causes vehicle to slow down to 4-6 mph when engaged. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that this condition was normal. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter, owner believes this is a manufacturing defect.

- Mobile, AL, USA

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