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1986 Honda Civic Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
11%of 35 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1986 Honda Civic, 11% of the 35 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026516%
202568%
202486%
2023177%
2022384%
20211812%
20203716%
2019378%
2018618%
201710317%
201611911%
2015287%
20143913%
20133912%
20126013%
2011169%
2010236%
2009369%
2008516%
2007676%
20061007%
2005268%
2004329%
20035110%
2002497%
2001595%
20003813%
199911835%
19988820%
1997308%
1996176%
1995126%
199421%
19932517%
19922829%
19912220%
19901820%
19891116%
1988715%
1986411%

Other parts of the 1986 Honda Civic

Seat belts
13 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1986 Honda Civic

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology