12 of the
252 complaints about the 1995 Honda Civic are about the
body and structure — 5% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
125,000 miles.
I WAS GETTING READY TO PULL UP INTO A PARKING SPACE TO BACK INTO MY GARAGE WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED TO A HIGH SPEED CAUSING ME TO CRASH INTO A BRICK WALL AND A NEIGHBORING GARAGE. MY NECK SNAPPED FORWARD AFTER THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, I AM HAVING BACK AND NECK PAIN AFTER THIS INJURY. I AM GOING TO NEED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
NHTSA complaint #10516141 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesSanta ANA, CA
STRUCTURE
FLOOR MAT DOESN'T STAY IN PLACE AND GETS CAUGHT UP IN THE ACCELERATOR, BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDALS. ALSO, MY CIVIC IS BLUE (ORIGINAL PAINT) AND AS I'VE SEEN WITH MANY OTHER 1992-1995 HONDA CIVICS WITH THIS COLOR, THE PAINT IS LITERALLY GONE FROM THE HOOD AND ROOF. I DON'T KNOW WHAT KIND OF CHEAP MATERIAL WAS USED, BUT IT'S TERRIBLE!
NHTSA complaint #10202419 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Falls Church, VA
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE KNOB CRACKED. DEALER STATED THE NEED TO REPLACED ALL UNITS, AND IT WOULD COST $300. VEHICLE'S WARRANTY EXPIRED.
NHTSA complaint #10042205 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Salisbury, NCCrash2 injured1 killed
STRUCTURE:BODY
HONDA CIVIC 1995 4 DOOR. INVOLVED IN A PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT ESTIMATED AT 45MPH BY THE POLICE. THIS IMPACT RESULTED IN BRAKING THE FRAME, BENDING THE ROOF DOUBLE, AND OTHERWISE TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF THE CAR. THIS CRASH KILLED MY MOTHER.*AK I WANT TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE THAT WOULD KNOW INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE. I WOULD LIKE TO PROVE THAT AN EXCESSIVE SPEED WAS INVOLVED BY THE OTHER PARTY, AND NEED ANY HELP ANYONE CAN GIVE. PLEASE IF ANYONE KNOWS ANYTHING THAT COULD HELP ME, LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE.
NHTSA complaint #10025752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Slidell, LA
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1995 HONDA JUST PURCHASED USED. AFTER PURCHASE, NOTICED BROKEN WELDS ON BODY (BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE) WHERE DOORS ATTACH TO VEHICLE BODY. WENT TO HONDA SERVICE, BUT SERVICE TECH HAD NO ANSWER, WAS NO ASSISTANCE. ALSO ASKED ABOUT 5/1999 TECH BULLETIN FROM AMER. HONDA TO INSTALL AIRBAG SWITCH (CHILD RIDES IN FRONT OF CAR) - SERVICE TECH SAID NOT AWARE OF BULLETIN, DID NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE. ASKED SERVICE TECH WHY OIL DIPSTICK PREMATURELY RUSTING-OFF, ON TOP (EVERY DEL-SOL I'VE SEEN HAS THIS PROBLEM... RUST COULD EVENTUALLY GO INTO ENGINE CRANKCASE) BUT SERVICE TECH HAD NO EXPLANATION, DID NOT OFFER ASSISTANCE. THE FIRST 2 PROBLEMS COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY, AND THE 3RD PROBLEM COULD LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #739200 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Camden WYO, DE2 injured1 killed
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DURING COLLISION VEHICLE BROKE IN TWO AT IMPACT DUE TO NUMEROUS WELDS SHOWING LITTLE OR NO SIGNS OF METALLIC BONDING.
NHTSA complaint #539875 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glendora, CA
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
STRUCTURE AND BODY AND MEMBERS MALFUNCTIONED DUE WATER ENTERING INTO THE VEHICLE AND IN FOR REPAIR 3 TIME AND CAN NOT GET VEHICLE REPAIRED PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #809573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Costa Mesa, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR PANEL FAILED. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #601252 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Castaic, CA
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR PANEL FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #601148 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dallas, TX
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FRONT DOOR PANEL CATCHES ON THE FRONT FENDER PANEL WHEN DOOR IS OPENED, CAUSED BY INSUFFICIENT SPACING.
NHTSA complaint #484500 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, NY
STRUCTURE
STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE, STEERING LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. TT VEHICLE WEN TO THE RIGHT SIDE CAUSING TIRE BLOW OUT AND UNDERCARRIDGE DAMAGE.
NHTSA complaint #975625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlestown, IN
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF THE REAR TRACK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. TT
NHTSA complaint #959719 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.