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1993 Honda Civic

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Owner complaints for the 1993 Honda Civic do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 183.5.

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Limited mileage data: 17 of 146 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 27 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

40 crash reports4 fire reports23 injury reports

Power Train complaints

9 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jun 7, 2021
Power TrainVisibility/wiper

the automatic transmission shift cable is recalled and the rear window also. I called norm reeves honda in port charlotte florida at 9417438883 and spoke to a woman in service. she took my information and told me she would call me back. Less than 10 minutes later she called me back and told me the parts aren't available and she …

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the automatic transmission shift cable is recalled and the rear window also. I called norm reeves honda in port charlotte florida at 9417438883 and spoke to a woman in service. she took my information and told me she would call me back. Less than 10 minutes later she called me back and told me the parts aren't available and she wouldn't be able to help me any further.

NHTSA ODI #11419940

176,260 miles · Nov 17, 2003
Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING OIL AND SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10048043

Mileage unknown · Jan 31, 2001
Power TrainCrash

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #740262

Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2000
Power Train

WILLIAM SCOTT TAMPERED WITH THE ODOMETER AND TOOK OFF APPROXIMATELY 140,000 MILES. IS THERE ANY COURSE OF ACTION YOU OR I CAN TAKE AGAINST HIM?*AK

NHTSA ODI #735882

Mileage unknown · Sep 24, 1999
Power TrainCrash

I WAS DRIVING ALONE AND THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED MY CAR WOULD NOT MOVE, I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND WAS KNOCKED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I CONTACTED THE DEALER THEY REPAIRED IT. MJS

NHTSA ODI #848672

Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 1999
Power Train

NO SUMMARY

NHTSA ODI #711857

Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 1999
Engine And Engine CoolingEquipmentPower Train

ENGINE FAILED, HOLE IN THE SIDE OF ENGINE. MJS

NHTSA ODI #548423

Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 1998
Power Train

C.B. BOOTS FAILED.

NHTSA ODI #542903

Mileage unknown · Jul 6, 1998
Power Train

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT 50 MPH UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, CONSUMER COMMENCED TO DOWNSHIFT WHEN THE CLUTCH DISENGAGED DUE TO SPRING FALLING OUT. CONSUMER'S REPAIRMAN NOTIFIED THE DEALER, BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR. *AK

NHTSA ODI #825007

Official recalls

1

94V063000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Apr 10, 1994

A RETAINING CLIP THAT CONNECTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE TO THE SHIFT LEVER ACTUATING ROD CAN HAVE INSUFFICIENT RETENTION PRESSURE AND MAY EVENTUALLY COME OFF AFTER REPEATED SHIFT LEVER OPERATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POSITION OF THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN UNANTICIPATED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED RETAINING CLIP.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

PE94055 · Alleged Steering Lockup

Opened Jul 20, 1994 · Closed Dec 30, 1994

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering

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