10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Honda Civic engine problems

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1996 Honda Civic Owner Comments

problem #7

Mar 172003

(reported on)

Civic

  • miles

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

Belts came of pulleys, vehicle lost control resulting in acollision. Also, replaced throttle cable/emissions/ignition/cv boots and windshield wipers.

- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

problem #6

Mar 032003

(reported on)

Civic

  • miles
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 #5

Sep 131999

(reported on)

Civic

  • miles
Notice sent to consumer for replacement of the accelerator cable due to possible failure, consumer not able to have repairs completed due to lack of parts. Mjs

- Ponce, PR, USA

problem #4

Jan 011996

Civic

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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

Accelerator cable failed on two occasions.

- Santa Maria, CA, USA

problem #3

Dec 131996

Civic

  • miles
Accelerator cable stuck, vehicle accelerated out of control and ran into 2 parked vehicles and a tree before coming to a stop. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #2

May 011996

Civic

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Throttle cable failed.

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 251996

Civic

  • miles
Fuel injection system failure, causing vehicle to idle rough afte rstarting; also, throttle cable binding.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

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