1999 Honda Civic Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 338 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Honda Civic, 2% of the 338 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles.
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.
“When I drive the car the check engine light comes on. And requires maintence to the vehicle. Just wanted to know if my car is under recalls at all. Thanks sometimes my transmissions slips.”
NHTSA complaint #10862359, filed 2016-04, 11,000 miles“Consumer complained that the bumper clearance for the vehicle was too low. Consumer drove to a concrete stop. When pulling away, it ripped the bumper off the vehicle. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, who suggested that the vehicle should be taken to the dealership. Consumer was informed that the repair will have to be paid out of pocket. Also, consumer was told by the dealership that they serviced about 4 or 5 of these defects a week.”
NHTSA complaint #10106844, filed 2005-01, 77,000 miles“The ball joint on these vehicles do not have a castilated nut to secure the ball in position , the nut can back off and the ball wallers out on the steering arm causing tire ,brake warpage and steering failure when the socket wallors out. This is a problem on 1997 1998 and 1999 vehicles. I noticed that their a complaint s of brake warpage on these vehicles in yoour reports and a couple of wheel failures. I am an engineer who has worked in the auto industry and this is not a crank report.”
NHTSA complaint #735664, filed 2000-11“The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated that a crunching noise could be heard coming from the rear while driving 30 MPH and above. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the rear trailing arm was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 29,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10426909, filed 2011-09, 29,000 miles“While driving at highway speeds of 70 MPH vehicle pulls to the right and vibrates very hard which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #865750, filed 2000-07Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 25 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 14 | 4% |
| 2009 | 31 | 8% |
| 2008 | 99 | 11% |
| 2007 | 246 | 20% |
| 2006 | 203 | 14% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 15 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 35 | 5% |
| 2001 | 52 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1999 Honda Civic
118 complaintsAir bags
58 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTires
17 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
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