10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Honda Civic engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Honda Civic Owner Comments

problem #7

Aug 152004

Civic 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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

While driving check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

problem #6

May 232004

Civic 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving 60 mph vehicle stalleed. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

- Laurel, MD, USA

problem #5

Mar 102003

(reported on)

Civic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Key mount failed, which caused the engine to move out of place and the crankshaft to be damaged.

- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

problem #4

Mar 032003

(reported on)

Civic

  • miles

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

Engine failed due to faulty key mount on crankshaft, and 2 belts came off pulley, vehicle loss control resulting in an accident. Also, replaced windshield wiper/washer, exhaust system, throttle cable, emissions, axles, brakes, cv boots, and floor mat. 8jb

- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

problem #3

Feb 132001

Civic

  • miles
Harmonic balancer bolt has broken in half and caused engine to shut down; dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumerthat vehicle was not covered under a recall, and was out of its warranty. Please provide any further details on this matter.

- Downers Grove, IL, USA

problem #2

May 042000

Civic

  • miles
My car has a new timing belt, a new ignition control module " ignitor" new plugs, and fuel is getting to the engine and fire is going to plugs but my car still will not start. Is it possible that there is a sensor that will will cause the car not to start." I have just become aware of the throttle problem and it was a recall but I did not receive notice. Is this the problem" at the botttom pulley of the timing belt there is a sensor, will that cause my car not to start. I need help and when I went to Honda here in columbia South Carolina on greystone blvd the parts department had no idea what I needed or even what a ignition control module was....I need asstsance witht his matter and I expect for someone to contact me asap....thank you for your time.

- West Columbia, SC, USA

problem #1

Jun 261997

Civic

  • miles
Computer command control module malfunctioned. In addition, engine misfired, causing loss of power. Engine check light comes on/off.

- Bloomington, MN, USA

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