1997 Honda Civic
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
16 recalls name the 1997 Honda Civic. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
K2 motor IS recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during july 2006. owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.
Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Remedy
Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. the recall began on august 1, 2006. owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Certain j & a auto accessories combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
J & a auto accessories will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps. the recall began on july 10, 2006. owners may contact j & a auto accessories at 310-327-4981.
Certain e speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began may 10, 2006. owners may contact e speed racing 909-923-3636.
Certain alfaotto combination headlamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Alfaotto will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began on may 10, 2006. owners may contact alfaotto at 626-656-2992 or visit their website at www.alfaotto.com.
Certain eagle eyes and sonar headlights and corner lights sold as aftermarket for use on 1988-2005 honda civic, 1990-2005 honda accord, and 1990-2001 acura integra passenger vehicles listed above. headlights and corner lights that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Tom motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the purchase of noncompliant lights. the recall began april 17, 2006. owners may contact tom motorsport at 626-968-4007.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728d, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708p, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (p&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, and 11-732, sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Poli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. the recall IS expected to begin during april 2006. owners may contact poli-auto at 305-477-1356.
Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. the recall began may 9, 2006. owners may contact anzo USA at 909-468-3688.
Equipment description: accessory driver-side floor mats used in 1996-1998 honda civic vehicles. due to the shape of the floor on these vehicles, a mispositioned floor mat could interfere with the accelerator pedal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The floor mat could prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to the idle position.
Remedy
If a customer has a genuine honda driver-side floor mat, dealers will install a positive floor mat retention system consisting of a grommet in the floor mat and a pin bracket in the car.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front passenger air bag modules have been improperly assembled. the cloth flaps covering the folded air bag may have been tucked in too far.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could prevent proper deployment of the air bag. in a crash, an improper air bag deployment could increase the risk of injury to a front seat passenger.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the front passenger's air bag module to prevent this problem from occurring.
Owner complaints
373 complaints67 involved a crash2 involved a fire51 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Air bags
The contact owns a 1997 Honda Civic. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V026000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact then received a notice that the parts were available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it…
The contact owns a 1997 Honda Civic. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V026000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact then received a notice that the parts were available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it remained in their possession for three months due to the part for the vehicle not being available. The contact then signed a waiver to take liability for any air bag failure that may occur while in his possession. The contact also declined a buyback offer made by the manufacturer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Air bags
Good day: on 17 march 2020, honda advised me that my 1997 civic IS included in nhtsa recall 20v-026, which affects the driver frontal airbag module. In the recall notice, honda said the repair parts are unavailable, and promised to notify me when the defective components become available. More…
Good day: on 17 march 2020, honda advised me that my 1997 civic IS included in nhtsa recall 20v-026, which affects the driver frontal airbag module. In the recall notice, honda said the repair parts are unavailable, and promised to notify me when the defective components become available. More than six months later, I am still awaiting word from honda about when my car can be repaired. My honda dealer says they have no idea when the parts will be available. I therefore wish to issue a formal complaint that honda has failed to remedy this defect within the 60-day reasonable time period specified in the recall notice. Thank you for your consideration.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1997 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Honda of greeley (4535 w. 29TH st, greeley, co 80634) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available.…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Honda of greeley (4535 w. 29TH st, greeley, co 80634) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1997 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Gardena honda located at 15541 s western ave, gardena, ca 90249 was notified of the issue. The contact stated that the…
TL* the contact owns a 1997 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Gardena honda located at 15541 s western ave, gardena, ca 90249 was notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.*dt*jb
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1997 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 1997 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v026000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Norm reeves honda superstore huntington beach (19131 beach blvd, huntington beach, ca 92648, (888) 405-0115) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and provided the contact with a case number. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Air bags
I got a recall letter saying they don't have my part and I have sixty days to reply but with this virus how and when will they have my part
- Air bags · Seat belts
My honda IS over 15 years old. are the airbags safe?
- Exterior lighting
Headlights have not and will not operate on low beams. Only on highbeams and even after factory replacement. Blinkers do not operate correctly and seem to change timing pattern when rear blubs are changed for a short time. One blinks at a different time than the other except when the flashers are…
Headlights have not and will not operate on low beams. Only on highbeams and even after factory replacement. Blinkers do not operate correctly and seem to change timing pattern when rear blubs are changed for a short time. One blinks at a different time than the other except when the flashers are on. It blinks faster in idle at at stop light but as soon as you accelerate it slows down. These are the amber side headlights but on highbeams amber doesn't work correctly. My vin however does not show up on he recall. How can I get this repaired? I've had the car since 1999 and never received any notification except when my mileage maintenance IS due. I'm concerned about the airbag issue as well but have no way of knowing how to get it checked and if needed replacement bags and lights put in. Please advise (xxxx) thank you parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6)
- Air bags · Structure › Body
Takata recall? while driving straight through my neighborhood boulevard I fell asleep, causing me to quickly acceleratte and hit a tree head on approximately 40 mph, according to multiple witnesses and emergency responders. No airbags deployed in the car. My face and body hit the steering wheel…
Takata recall? while driving straight through my neighborhood boulevard I fell asleep, causing me to quickly acceleratte and hit a tree head on approximately 40 mph, according to multiple witnesses and emergency responders. No airbags deployed in the car. My face and body hit the steering wheel, resulting in 4 teeth knocked out, 8 spine disc herniations and injuries, a heart contusion, whiplash, concussion, cracked collar bone, and much bruising, and broken eye glasses, retrieved by an attending neighbor witness. I was told by an attending emt that if the air bags deployed these injuries would not have occurred. When I asked my insurance agent how to retrieve my personal items from the car I was told he car was immediately deemed a total loss and, without my knowledge, my insurance co. Transfered my honda to the wrecking yard to be flattened. I spoke to the accident attending rescue responders and firemen. They said based on the way my car hit the tree head on and the impact speed, the airbags should have deployed and if the airbags were present in the car they must have been defective. I have kept all written paperwork resulting from this accident.
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
I ordered driver side and passenger side valucraft ball joint (part number: vfa2084) from autozone.com for my car ,1997 honda civic dx 2 dr coupe on 5/29/2016. The ball joints were installed on both sides and ran fine until on 4/21/2017 between 10-11pm passenger side valucraft ball joint broke…
I ordered driver side and passenger side valucraft ball joint (part number: vfa2084) from autozone.com for my car ,1997 honda civic dx 2 dr coupe on 5/29/2016. The ball joints were installed on both sides and ran fine until on 4/21/2017 between 10-11pm passenger side valucraft ball joint broke off between stud and ball while I was making left turn without any warning signs. Passenger side cv axle was pulled out of transmission and broke apart at inner boot area. About 2/3 of transmission fluid leaked out. Passenger side wheel fell inward. The car?s body around passenger side wheel area was damaged. My car couldn?t be moved and had to be towed. Fortunately, it happened on local road and no other cars around, otherwise I could have been seriously injured. *Js
- Air bags · Electrical system
"Takata recall" my airbags went off when I was turning and went over a a bump, and cracked my windshield really bad on the passenger side. The srs red light had been on for quite some time before this. When this occurred it blew a fuse and I had to have it towed. I did not file a police report…
"Takata recall" my airbags went off when I was turning and went over a a bump, and cracked my windshield really bad on the passenger side. The srs red light had been on for quite some time before this. When this occurred it blew a fuse and I had to have it towed. I did not file a police report because I only have liability insurance for the car so insurance did not need it. I have also had problems with the wiring and the cruise control would not work and would honk the horn when I tried to use it
- Seat belts · Steering · Wheels
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- Air bags
Takata recall the vehicle was involved in a crash where it hit a guard rail, flipped and caught on fire, neither air bags deployed!! My daughter had to be transported to the hospital with injuries.
- Air bags
Takata recall: on 11/21/2012 my son was seriously injured in a collision with another vehicle that pulled out in front of him on a hwy where the speed limit IS 50 mph. my son was able to brake and steer to avoid the collision but still impacted the other car's left rear quarter-panel. as a…
Takata recall: on 11/21/2012 my son was seriously injured in a collision with another vehicle that pulled out in front of him on a hwy where the speed limit IS 50 mph. my son was able to brake and steer to avoid the collision but still impacted the other car's left rear quarter-panel. as a result of the impact, his airbag deployed but with such force that it separated from the steering column and exited the vehicle. he received major facial lacerations and fractures in addition to an gaping wound in his wrist. he was told by several attorneys that since his car had just passed the statute of repose gate of 15 yr, he could not hope to bring suit against honda/takata. to date, there does not appear to be any effort to extend the recall prior to 2002 for honda vehicles. when the external car damage IS compared to the damage inside his vehicle, his extensive injuries, and images of the air bag hardware are studied, there IS sufficient reason to suspect the honda air bag's detonation rather than deployment was the major contributor to my son's injuries. I understand the reasoning behind a statute of repose but in this case suspect a design deficiency existed prior to the car's age exceeding the arbitrary 15 yr gate.*dt*jb *tr
- Structure › Body
The roof and drivers side door black paint peeling. I have seen a few other same cars with the same problem.
- Electrical system · Engine · Structure › Body
I had car computer problems, air conditioning problem and paint on car body IS cracking. These problems started to happen gradually, computer problems happened while I was driving on the road in the city; the paint started to crack for many years and the car looks miserable. The air conditioning…
I had car computer problems, air conditioning problem and paint on car body IS cracking. These problems started to happen gradually, computer problems happened while I was driving on the road in the city; the paint started to crack for many years and the car looks miserable. The air conditioning broke down during a summer time, when I had no money to repair it and had to suffer due to the high heat weather. there IS also a crack somewhere in the engine, not sure where, which can make things worse.
- Air bags
The warning lights are on
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1997 honda civic. While the vehicle was in the park position, the air bags deployed independently without a crash. As a result, the air bag caused the windshield to fracture. The driver of the vehicle sustained hand injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.
- Air bags
I got in an accident by myself when a deer jumped out and I swerved and hit a tree. The air bag blew up and I have burns on my face neck and arm and a gash on my head.i went to the hospital to seek medical attention and showed them my arm. They were shocked to sees third degree burn on my arm. Such…
I got in an accident by myself when a deer jumped out and I swerved and hit a tree. The air bag blew up and I have burns on my face neck and arm and a gash on my head.i went to the hospital to seek medical attention and showed them my arm. They were shocked to sees third degree burn on my arm. Such a burn that it left a large hole through my sweatshirt. A charred hole like I was set on fire. The nurses and doctors said they had never seen that happen before from an airbag. My car never set fire once. I feel the airbags are defective. *tr
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
Date and mileage are approximate. this was my wife's car which I very seldom drove. not long after the car was new, I drove it and the following happened (the date I've listed IS only approximate): I was driving at about 20mph and had to stop for a red light. I took my foot off of the…
Date and mileage are approximate. this was my wife's car which I very seldom drove. not long after the car was new, I drove it and the following happened (the date I've listed IS only approximate): I was driving at about 20mph and had to stop for a red light. I took my foot off of the accelerator and stepped on the brake pedal. the engine rpm did not slow down to idle, and tried to keep moving the car forward. I turned off the ignition to keep from having a crash. this IS not an accelerator pedal problem as I shall explain later. I called the honda dealer and was told that if it happened again to bring the car in. I told my wife what to do if it happened to her. either it never happened to her or it did and she never told me. my wife died at the end of january 2015. since then, I have sometimes driven her civic. about 2-3 weeks ago the same problem occurred: I had driven several miles and had to stop. the engine rpm did not slow! I immediately put the automatic transmission into neutral and the engine rpm immediately slowed to idle. this IS not a stuck accelerator problem because, if it were, the engine rpm would have increased when I shifted into neutral. it IS not a brake problem unless the brakes are somehow physically or electronically connected to the engine rpm. yesterday, march 4, 2015, the same problem occurred twice again after I had driven only about 3 blocks. in both cases I turned off the ignition to prevent an accident. I had the car towed to the dealer. the dealer could find nothing wrong with the car. I have contacted honda USA about this serious safety problem. note: I have spent almost all of my professional life in the area of safety analysis. *tr
- Air bags
Srs light lit up to this date 11/20/2014. *tr
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
TL* the contact owns a 1997 honda civic. The contact stated that the srs sensor illuminated in the vehicle more than once. The dealer remedied the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 96,102.
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1997 honda civic. The contact stated that the srs light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number: 97v193000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. updated 9/9/14*cn updated 1/20/2015 *js
- Electrical system
Engine light came on now car will not start. No fault or cel codes. *js
- Engine
This IS car 2. On the 10TH of august, I took the saturn in after I had placed the call to [xxx] the gentleman that sold me the saturn, about the car not working properly. I was then given a 1997 honda civic, I resigned what the loan papers and left. I had to pay to transfer the plates from one car…
This IS car 2. On the 10TH of august, I took the saturn in after I had placed the call to [xxx] the gentleman that sold me the saturn, about the car not working properly. I was then given a 1997 honda civic, I resigned what the loan papers and left. I had to pay to transfer the plates from one car to the next. Well it IS sad to say that on 8-12-13 the car shut off while I was in the center lane of I95, with 2 children in the car and another adult doing 70 mph. I coasted to the shoulder of the highway, [xxx] IS closed on sunday; I waited until monday I placed a call to [xxx]. I spoke with [xxx]and explained what had happened. Today 10-15-2013 I got up and called [xxx]. I then decided to go to the shop. When I got there all of the parties where there, and I asked what would happen with the car. I was informed that they could fix the engine for about $1500-$1800. That was not an option for me as I felt that there IS no way that I should have to replace a whole engine after only having it for two months. I was told that the dealers?? Hands were tied. I was past my warranty of 30 days or 1000 miles.keep in mind I was past my warranty the first time as well. I was told that there IS no way for them to tell if the engine IS bad before they put it out there to be sold. The dealer then began to tell me that in a 60 day period I drove the car 4000 miles I replied what does that have to do with anything. I told him there should be no reason that I have to replace a whole engine within a two month period used car or not. All I wanted was a reliable car that IS safe. This business didn't provide that. I went in to resolve this matter face to face, as well as emailed the owner. All I wanted was a reliable car that works properly, and I don't want to lose the money that I have already put in to what I thought I was getting in the first place, which IS a safe reliable car. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6).*tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Condenser fan motor inoperative
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Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10107371Service 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.
- 10086422Service bulletin - due to the floor design, a mispositioned floor mat could prevent the accelerator pedal from returning to the idle position. In this case, the vehicle may continue accelerating even though the driver may no longer be pressing on the pedal.
- 10053545Honda: troubleshooting of diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1456 and p1457. Dealers are to run evap function test to find if there IS a leak so the vehicle can be repaired.
- 10018467Troubleshooting tips for dtc p1381.
- 10017639Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0420 or engine ping under load.
- 10016353Transferring odometer mileage at odometer r&r.
- 10015294Timesert 14MM drain plug thread repair kit.
- 10014248Water leak at doors and/or floor.
- 10014232Grunt noise after sitting for several hours.
- 100142302ND to 5TH or 3RD to 5TH gear upshift.
- 10014106Poor radio reception, seek-stop test.
- 10014025Dtc p1381 set check the ignition coil shield.
- 10014017Poor a/c cooling during hard acceleration.
- 10013953Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network.
- 10013805Odometer accuracy. Honda tech line summary.
- 10013779Anti-lock braking system (ABS) or tcs diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 51 and/or 53 troubleshooting. Honda tech line summary.
- 10009278Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse. Honda. Servicenews.
- 10009048Audio, anti-theft codes. Honda. Tech line summary.
- 10009033Don't test-drive with the malfunction indicator lamp or d indicator on. Honda. Servicenews. April 2004.
- 10009024Stalling in reverse or drive after doing service bulletin 02-003. Honda. Servicenews. April 2004.
- 10008368Rough idle at cold start; malfunction indicator lamp (mil) comes on with diagnostic p0107 or p0108. Update.
- 10005933Keyless, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. Honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included.
- 10005930Air conditioning (a/c) compressor control logic. Honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included.
- 10005929Clearing anti-lock brake system (ABS) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). Honda october tech line information.
- 10005927Grunt noise when accelerating after sitting. Honda october tech line information. 2002 prelude also included.
- 10005920Leakage from moonroof glass weatherstrip. Honda servicenews.
- 10005913Soggy floor carpet during car wash. Honda servicenews.
- 10005903Buffeting noise with rear window(s) open IS normal. Honda servicenews.
- 10005881Keyless entry, ceiling light, ignition key beeper logic. Honda servicenews.
- 10005876Air conditioning (a/c) compressor out? Check blower motor operation. Honda servicenews.
- 10005871Anti-lock brake system (ABS) grunts when doing a self-check.
- 10005021Hard to engage 1ST gear, grinds into reverse. Tech line summary.
- 10004970Manual transmission hard to shift into 1ST gear, grinds into reverse. Honda servicenews.
- 10004955Testing brake fluid for petroleum contamination. This includes 2004 insight and s2000.
- 10004798Brake system indicator comes on and goes off.
- 10002701Vehicle's emission type.
- 10002699Grade logic control information.
- 10002575Straining the automatic transmission fluid (atf) to diagnose automatic transmissions.
- 10002091Coolant in the engine oil pan.
- 10001832Troubleshooting intermittent anti-lock brake (ABS) or traction control system (tcs) diagnostic trouble codes.
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