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Body and structurePart report

1999 Honda Civic Body and structure Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
5%of 338 total for the year
Median mileage
162,200miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Honda Civic, 5% of the 338 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 162,200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“The paint on my 1999 Honda Civic along with all other cars alike the green paint and the clear coat separate causing bubbles in the paint and peeling. This is affecting all green civics of this year leading to the assumption that it is a factory defect.”

NHTSA complaint #10669864, filed 2015-01, 250,000 miles

“Mouse infestation of '99 Honda covic. Purchased car in july 1999, found mouse evidence within two months, caught mouse with trap. Found more evidence summer 2003, set traps and caught 10-12 mice. Took car into dealer for 30,000 maintenance and to fix heater (which was plugged with something). Dealer shop removed three more mice from air intake/heater motor area. With hantivirus from mice droppings a real threat in the pacific northwest, safety is an issue. The car was never left open when parked. …”

NHTSA complaint #10049475, filed 2003-12, 30,900 miles

“Misc. Multiple saftey issues. In southern.california, even the visor clip is a saftey issue. Also, upon reviewing the information provided I noticed that the option to release info to the mfg., was selected as no please do send me a authorization”

NHTSA complaint #710825, filed 1999-09

“3 out of 4 doors have stopped opening from the outside. The locks still work properly and have no effect on the outside door handles. The doors still open just fine from the inside, except for the driver door. The driver door will not open at all, which is a major safety issue and should have been recalled, especially since the door handles are well known issue for Hondas. Although the car does have minor damages to the body, the door handles have not been affected at all by them. This seems to be an issue that lies inside the door panel itself.”

NHTSA complaint #11559983, filed 2023-12

“Interior rear door handle mech. Doesn't open door properly handle must be played (jiggled back and forth), child safty in both positions, problem persists. Was told of lubrication problem by dealer all 6 times on service, has never worked properly.”

NHTSA complaint #746516, filed 2001-06

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202545%
202422%
202342%
2022131%
202063%
2019133%
2018223%
2017376%
2016484%
2015174%
201472%
2013237%
2012358%
2011106%
20104311%
20094511%
2008859%
2007706%
2006786%
2005258%
2004175%
2003265%
2002203%
2001293%
200093%
1999165%
1998266%
1997185%
1996196%
1995126%
199454%
199375%
199244%
19911312%
199055%
198923%
198824%
198713%
1986514%
1984240%

Other parts of the 1999 Honda Civic

Electrical system
118 complaints
Air bags
58 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
35 complaints
Engine cooling
30 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Tires
17 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 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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