1998 Honda Civic Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 435 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Honda Civic, 2% of the 435 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.
“My A/C unit has gone out on my car with an estimate of the repair to cost $1000. Although my car has high miles, I've taken good care of the car and the A/C unit has hardly been used. I've contacted Honda to no avail. Numerous other parts have failed. Those repairs were done either under warranty or goodwill.”
NHTSA complaint #761026, filed 2002-04“Car wouldn't start, jan 10, 2009 was taken to service station,battery ok engine ok, charging system ok, computer system ok they couldn't find anything wrong, car would start fine,nothing was done to it. 11 days later car wouldn't start,so ignition starter was replaced. Car was ok until jan 26(5 days after new car ignition switch was replaced) car is still in repair shop. Just found out on internet about problems and recall of 98 Honda Civic ignition switch. Please advise as to what to do next, need car for work travel. I am afraid for my life to use this car now. …”
NHTSA complaint #10256503, filed 2009-01“I was driving and I had on the a.c. On low. I heard a loud poof sound then I saw a cloud of smoke come from behind my car. I stopped and found little pieces laying on the ground at the point I heard the noise. Until then I had no warning noices, just the poof. Then my car started blowing hot air. I went and had my a.c. Checked, and I was told my compressor completely blew off. Now I need to replace my whole a.c. In a car thats just barely over four years old.”
NHTSA complaint #762168, filed 2002-05“Transmission replaced in 2003 and again 2005. O2 sinsor & catalyst convertor, also replaced. I think there is a default with this transmission. I have a 1998 Honda accord lx coupe v6”
NHTSA complaint #10116162, filed 2005-03“Dealer stated that A/C system needed to be totally replaced. Stated that car had black death .. When I called other Honda dealer , they stated that they were aware of a number of these instances, and that 1998 Civic needed the entire A/C system replaced in many cars that they have seen.. Also, my roommate , with a 1999 Civic , had to replace her A/C unit last year also.. And with considerably less miles at the time.. When I described my symtoms, she said it was exactly what happened to her car also.. Called Honda customer relations line.. …”
NHTSA complaint #764944, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10108113Jun 16, 2015"dealer message - this is to inform you that honda service bulletin 06-015, natural gas fuel tank and fuel line inspection, has been revised to include instructions for ordering…
- 10108204Jun 2, 2015"dealer message - this is to inform you that honda service bulletin 06-015, natural gas fuel tank and fuel line inspection, has been revised to include instructions for ordering…
- 10013953May 1, 2004Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network.
- 10013805Nov 16, 2002Odometer accuracy. Honda tech line summary.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 18 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 1% |
| 2006 | 33 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 13 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 10 | 3% |
| 1995 | 14 | 7% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1998 Honda Civic
96 complaintsElectrical system
88 complaintsEngine cooling
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
29 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsTires
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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