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1998 Honda Civic Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
4%of 435 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Honda Civic, 4% of the 435 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“We were on a city street, approached an unknown dip in the road. The airbags deployed, the headliner is shredded. There is no structural damage to the bumper, fenders or hood. The srs system light is on. The door locks won't work from the fob. The seatbelts do appear to be functioning correctly. I have waited for the recall to include 98's knowing that they would have to be included because of what happened to mine. I don't have pictures at this time but will provide.”

NHTSA complaint #11354740, filed 2020-09, 150,000 miles

“During 2000 (est) I brought my car to Honda dealer to replace the ignition switch.and get a new set of keys I think I paid about $800 I never receive any recall notice until this year my mechanic check and he said my car had recall. .I further refer to internet that some car were repaired free in changing ignition switch. In this regard I would like to know if my car is a recall in spite of same problem.with other cars thank you, jaime”

NHTSA complaint #10723525, filed 2015-06, 15,000 miles

“Takata recall so I w on my way to work ad s involved in an accident at the time all I knew was after trying to apply the brakes the vehicle did not stop. The car was toed and considered a total loss I was ticketed for careless driving. After paying to get the vehicle back in my possession I was looking threw the car and realized the floor mat was stuck under the peddles I then when and ran the VIN on car facts and found an open recall for this same problem . …”

NHTSA complaint #10889319, filed 2016-07, 156,655 miles

“As the consumer was pulling away from the inside of the garage, the vehicle suddenly accelerated with out touching the gas pedal. The brakes were not functional and the vehicle went through the wall. Finally, the vehicle stopped when it hit the wall. The dealer was notified. The consumer stated there was an open recall regarding this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10073981, filed 2004-06, 60,000 miles

“Recall # 99e015000 Honda/accessory floor mats; the recall required Honda to fasten floor mats to prevent intrusion on the gas pedal, which could cause it to stick in the down position. Consumer writes that a satisfactory solution has been provided by the local dealer, and the issue is now closed.”

NHTSA complaint #858004, filed 2000-03

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026516%
20251317%
20243024%
2023156%
2022415%
2021139%
20203816%
20196314%
201812617%
201716627%
201625323%
20155815%
20143813%
2013309%
2012317%
20112112%
20103810%
2009369%
2008546%
2007434%
2006624%
2005124%
2004185%
2003214%
2002264%
2001172%
2000124%
1999134%
1998164%
1997154%
1996196%
1995137%
199443%
199353%
199244%
199133%
199022%
198911%
198812%
198713%

Other parts of the 1998 Honda Civic

Air bags
96 complaints
Electrical system
88 complaints
Engine cooling
53 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
49 complaints
Vehicle speed control
29 complaints
Body and structure
26 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaints
Tires
18 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Equipment
10 complaints
Seat 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