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1995 Honda Civic Electrical Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the electrical system, filed with NHTSA

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Electrical reportsComplaints 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.
15
Latest Feb 22, 2019
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
8%
of 199 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
2
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1995 Honda Civic submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 15 reports on file name it.

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

Owner reports naming electrical

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Electrical
Filed Feb 22, 2019

95 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 4 DOOR STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ALSO IS GETTING HARDER TO START. ALSO STALLS WHEN NOT MOVING ALSO. YOU CAN DRIVE 10 FEET OR A FEW MILES DEPENDING UPON THE OUTSIDE TEMP. AND WEATHER CONDITIONS. WHEN THE CAR IS COLD IT WILL STALL AND YOU HAVE TO WEIGHT APPROX. 5-30MINUTES FOR IT TO RESTART. IF THE WEATHER IS HOT IT STALLS VERY QUICKLY AND TAKES APPROX. 3-4 HOURS TO RESTART. WE HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL PUMP SCREEN, FUEL PUMP RELAY, FUEL INJECTOR RELAY, DISTRIBUTOR CAP, ROTOR, IGNITER AND CONDENSER AND IT STILL STALLS. WE HAVE TAKES IT TO TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS TWICE AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSIS THE PROBLEM. I SEEN THE RECALLS ON THE IGNITION SWITCH FOR THE 98 AND UP AND THIS IS WHAT IS HAPPENING TO MY CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF HONDA AS A RECALL FOR THE 95 CIVIC ALSO OR CAN I ANTICIPATE ONE IN THE FUTURE. THIS PROBLEM STARTED IN JULY 2018 AND HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE.

NHTSA ID
11181793
Incident
Jul 25, 2018
Mileage
50,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Nov 4, 2015

I WAS ACCELERATING WHILE DRIVING AND MY CAR SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. I ONLY HAD POWER TO MY RADIO AND HEADLIGHTS. I HAD TO SWITCH ON MY HAZARDS, PUT MY CAR IN PARK. I TURNED IT OFF AND BACK ON AND IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP- BUT HAD I OF BEEN ON THE FREEWAY I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT. I HAD MY 2 YEAR OLD SON IN THE CAR WITH ME. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED AROUND TO GO HOME AND IT HAPPENED ONCE AGAIN ON THE WAY BACK (LUCKILY I TOOK SIDE STREETS HOME) TURNED OUT TO BE THE IGNITION SWITCH, BUT THE SHOP IS TELLING ME THE WHOLE THING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA ID
10788328
Incident
Nov 1, 2015
Mileage
200,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Mar 17, 2015

I WAS STOPPED DUE TO A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN I NOTICED SMOKED COMING OUT BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL, AT THE SAME TIME THE DASH LIGHTS WERE ALSO FLICKERING/ FLUCTUATING. I MANAGED TO PULL OVER QUICKLY TO A PARKING LOT AND SHUT OF THE ENGINE. I HAD IT TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A FAULTY ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH. *TR

NHTSA ID
10694739
Incident
Mar 16, 2015
Mileage
131,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Oct 25, 2014

VEHICLE DOESN'T START UNTIL A LITTLE ENGINE LIKE SOUNDS COMING FROM THE STARTER STARTS AFTER BEING TURNED ON. *TR

NHTSA ID
10649896
Incident
Aug 25, 2010
Mileage
100,000 mi
ElectricalExterior lighting
Filed Oct 15, 2013

I NOTICED THAT MY LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. HOWEVER, THE HIGH BEAMS AND PARKING LIGHTS WORKED. I ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE A BULB AND NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAD MELTED. *TR

NHTSA ID
10548034
Incident
Oct 15, 2013
Mileage
224,889 mi
Electrical
Filed Jun 3, 2003

CAR DIE WHILE DRIVING, IGNITION MODULE FAILURE. *NLM

NHTSA ID
10021000
Incident
May 24, 2003
Mileage
84,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Jan 25, 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
739936
Incident
Jan 5, 1998
ElectricalSeat belts
Filed Apr 13, 1999
Fire reported

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY FOR ABOUT 30-45 MINUTES, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED UP. OWNER NOT SURE WHAT STARTED THE FIRE. FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY FIRE DEPARTMENT. ALSO DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. *AK

NHTSA ID
836041
Incident
Dec 28, 1997
BrakesElectricalEngine+2 more
Filed Aug 14, 1998

ENGINE STALLING CONTINUALLY, HISSING AND STEAMING WHEN TURNED OFF.

NHTSA ID
539092
Electrical
Filed Jul 21, 1998

IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.

NHTSA ID
538049
Incident
Jun 30, 1998
Heating & air conditioningElectricalEngine+5 more
Filed May 6, 1997

FRONT END MISALIGNED.

NHTSA ID
516934
Electrical
Filed Apr 16, 1997
Fire reported

WHILE VEHICLE WAS WARMING UP IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL. *AK

NHTSA ID
811022
Incident
Apr 14, 1997
Electrical
Filed Aug 25, 1995

DIFFICULTY PULLING CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN/OUT. *AK

NHTSA ID
479901
Incident
Aug 25, 1995
Electrical
Filed Aug 19, 1995

RADIO AM STATION FAILED. *SKD

NHTSA ID
600315
Incident
Jul 1, 1995
Electrical
Filed Jan 8, 1995

MAIN COMPUTER CONTROL UNIT FAILED. *AK

NHTSA ID
600592
Incident
Jan 8, 1995

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.

Other components reported on this vehicle

Categories with enough reports to have a page of their own

Airbags76Seat belts19Brakes13Body & structure12Heating & air conditioning12Interior & seats11Tires & wheels11Steering9Powertrain (other)8Engine8

Elsewhere on this vehicle

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