CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Honda Civic has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (5 reports).
1985 Honda Civic recalls
Most common 1985 Honda Civic problems
Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
DUE TO PRESSURE BUILD UP IN FUEL TANK VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, RESULTING MINOR INJURIES. *AK
TIRE TRACTION UNACCEPTABLY LOW. TIRES SPIN ON TAKE-OFF AND SKID ON ATTEMPTING TO STOP. THE PROBLEM IS TREMENDOUSLY WORSE ON WET ROAD THAN ON DRY ROAD, BUT STILL POSES DANGER EVEN ON DRY ROAD. THE PROBLEM IS ALSO GETTING WORSE AS THE TIRES GET OLDER. THEY WERE PURCHASED IN OCTOBER OF 1999. WHEN THE TIRES SLIDE OR SPIN, THEY MAKE VERY LITTLE NOISE AND LEAVE NO MARKS. THEY ARE ALSO SHOWING VIRTUALLY NO WEAR. THEY HAVE BEEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 14,000 MILES. *AK (TIRESIZE: 175/70R13)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 175/70R13 )
LEFT REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM DISCONNECTED FROM THE AXLE HOUSING ATTACHMENT POINT. ALSO SPRING ON SEAT NEARLY ROTTED OUT, AND SHOCK ABSORBER WAS NEARLY ROTTING OUT. *AK
ENGINE OVERHEATED TWICE DUE TO DEFECTIVE HEAD GASKET. *AK
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAME OPEN UPON IMPACT AND DRIVER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH HER CHEST. *AK
1985 Honda Civic questions
Does the 1985 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1985 Honda Civic: Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Honda Civic?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (5), Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Honda Civic has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.