1994 Honda Civic Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Honda Civic, 7% of the 135 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While coming off the highway, the vehicle's motor started to sound funny, and the consumer experienced difficulty in steering. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, and it was determined that the bolt in the crank shaft had loosened and wallowed. The refurbished crankshaft only lasted 3 weeks and had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10059671, filed 2004-02“While driving, the engine all of a sudden began to sputter and then stall, consumer looked down and noticed that the engine light had come on, and then the temperature guage went allthe way up to hot, vehicle was taken to dealer and consumer was informed that the head gasket was blown.”
NHTSA complaint #562183, filed 2001-04“While driving on the highway 50-55 MPH all of sudden engine blewout. Smoke was coming out of tailpipe and under the hood. Took vehicle to a local mechanic who said that one of the engine piston broke on the engine block. There was a hole in the base of the engine. Had the engine replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #851686, filed 1999-11“Car was overheating during a trip of a length of over ten miles. Head gasket problem was identified and fixed. A service bulletin has been issued but nothing has been done to remedy this possible safety hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #537188, filed 1998-06“Vehicle dies, no sound, all lights go out, new battery installed, electrical system and engine do not operate. Dealer not aware of the problem. No warranty. Problem still exists. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #832369, filed 1998-12Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 10 | 3% |
| 2009 | 12 | 3% |
| 2008 | 55 | 6% |
| 2007 | 74 | 6% |
| 2006 | 151 | 11% |
| 2005 | 19 | 6% |
| 2004 | 16 | 5% |
| 2003 | 37 | 7% |
| 2002 | 31 | 4% |
| 2001 | 64 | 6% |
| 2000 | 47 | 16% |
| 1999 | 30 | 9% |
| 1998 | 53 | 12% |
| 1997 | 25 | 7% |
| 1996 | 27 | 9% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 9 | 7% |
| 1993 | 13 | 9% |
| 1992 | 6 | 6% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 6 | 7% |
| 1989 | 8 | 12% |
| 1988 | 4 | 9% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 3 | 9% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1994 Honda Civic
56 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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