1999 Honda Civic Engine cooling Problems

“My check engine light came on. The next month during an oil change I had my mechanic look at it. They ran diagnostics and inspected my exhaust and informed me that there is a defect in this model that causes the oxygen sensor to be triggered. Since the oxygen sensor is part of the same assembly as the catalytic converter, the component was very expensive. They informed me that there was a recall on similar Honda vehicles of similar years and that I should contact Honda to get it fixed. …”

“On 4/12/06 at 153,000 miles my check engine light came on while I was driving. My husband took my vehicle to an automotive shop and was told that the o2 sensor had gone out. My husband paid $300+ to have the o2 sensor replaced. Upon further review, the mechanic informed us that there was a crack in the manifold and that it would cost about $1000 to correct the problem. The mechanic stated that this is a recurring problem they see will hondas. …”

“The check engine light came on; it turned out that the o2 sensor had blown. We were about to have it replaced when our mechanic suggested that he had seen a bunch of Honda civics with the same problem and as it turned out, the exhaused manifold had cracked causing the o2 sensor to go. When our Civic was check, this was exactly the case. It is ~$1000 for parts alone. We believe Honda knows this problem exsists and will not recall due to the cost.”

“The check engine light came on. My husband took the car to a local automotive shop and was told that the o2 sensor had gone out. Upon further review, the mechanic found that there was a crack in the manifold and that I would cost about $1000 to repair. My husband paid $190 to have the o2 sensor replaces but was told that the o2 sensor may fail again due to the crack. The mechanic states that when he phoned a local Honda dealership to obtain a price quote on the parts the lady who answered the phone finished his sentence. …”

“The Honda Civic 1999 will not pass state emissions test not because of the catalytic converter (which from what I understand is covered no matter what), but because of the oxygen sensor. Honda claims even after the warranty is up any problems associated with failing emissions test are covered no questions asked. My question is why hasn't there been a recall on this piece. Many who have this model are complaining about the exact problem. I have put a lot of money into this car and it seems more problems occur. …”