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1984 Honda Civic

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
5
Latest May 7, 1996
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
3
Latest Jul 22, 1988
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1984 Honda Civic, most frequently naming the body & structure, fuel system and brakes categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure228.6%
  • Fuel system228.6%
  • Brakes114.3%
  • Engine114.3%
  • Transmission114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
88V117000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Jul 22, 1988
279,821 units potentially affected
The defect: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS MAY DEVELOP FUEL LEAKAGE AT CRIMPED SEAM BETWEEN THE TWO FUEL PUMP HALVES.
The risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CREATES APOSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.
The remedy: INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.View on NHTSA.gov
83V131000

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Dec 7, 1983
10,421 units potentially affected
The defect: PRODUCTION TOLERANCE ERRORS COULD ALLOW ACCIDENTAL HOOD OPENING. IF THE HOOD IS NOT SECURELY LATCHED IN THE FULLY LOCKED POSITION, DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED OR HITTING A LARGE BUMP COULD CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN WITHOUT WARNING.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE HOOD LATCHES AT NO CHARGE.
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.View on NHTSA.gov
83V132000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Dec 7, 1983
2,825 units potentially affected
The defect: LEFT DRIVE SHAFT MAY DEVELOP CRACKS, AND MAY BREAK UNDER HEAVY LOADING SUCH AS THAT CAUSED BY RAPID ACCELERATION. THIS DEFECT ORIGINATED IN A MANUFACTURING PROCESS WHICH HAS NOW BEEN IMPROVED.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT DRIVE SHAFT ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY CORRECTED, AT NO CHARGE.
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Engine
Filed May 7, 1996

CHAMPION OIL FILTER BLEW UP TWICE, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. *DH

NHTSA ID
504970
Incident
May 7, 1996
Fuel system
Filed Sep 22, 1995

THE GAS LINE IS LEAKING INSIDE THE CAB AND CREATING A STRONG ODOR. TT

NHTSA ID
972330
Incident
Jun 1, 1995
Body & structure
Filed Jul 15, 1995

WHEN RAIN WATER LEAK IN CAR . TT

NHTSA ID
968926
Body & structure
Filed May 1, 1995

THE FRAME HAS CORRODED AND IT IS NOT DRIVEABLE. TT

NHTSA ID
964550
Incident
Apr 15, 1995
BrakesFuel systemTransmission
Filed Jan 18, 1995

FUEL LINES PLACED TOO CLOSE TO BRACKETS AND BRACKETS WORE HOLES IN ALL THREE FUEL LINES, CAUSING GASOLINE VAPORS TO EMMINATE INSIDE 0F VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
958794
Incident
Jan 1, 1995

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Honda Civic by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026250044.1
2025662060.7
20241163162.6
20232514261.8
20228784259.3
20211394056.0
20202195058.8
20194164056.5
20187256058.8
20175796056.4
20161,0715055.2
20153771253.9
20142902261.2
20133160251.1
20124543261.8
20111689058.8
20103968054.2
20093958056.3
20089167052.1
20071,2049049.6
20061,40215052.6
200531415469.1
200435015365.2
200349924667.3
200270224466.3
20011,07927465.9
200028718061.9
199933815058.6
199843518162.9
199737316163.1
199630517266.2
199519912064.9
199413514065.0
199314613165.9
19929813165.1
19911108365.0
19909110367.8
1989696368.3
1988468363.2
1987393365.3
1986353362.6
1985152059.8
1984Viewing530—
1983900—
1982100—
1981101—
1980001—
1979111—
1978010—
1977030—
1976020—
1975020—
1974020—
1973020—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.