Recall campaign87V173000
Recall 87V173000: 1988 Honda Civic
Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
- Report received
- Nov 13, 1987
- Manufacturer
- American honda motor co.
- Potentially affected
- 4,514vehicles
- Model years
- 1988
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Electronic fuel injection control unit may cause idle speed to increase by about 550 rpm while car is stopped in gear.
Possible consequence
Higher than normal idle could create potential for lossof vehicle control.
Remedy
Replace electronic fuel injection control unit.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1988 Honda Civic46 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.