CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Honda Civic has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (14 reports).
1986 Honda Civic recalls
Most common 1986 Honda Civic problems
Problem areas named in the 35 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 1986 Honda Civic. The contact stated that whether the vehicle was parked, stationary, or driven, the seat belt was difficult to retract. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the seat belts became difficult to retract even more frequently over time. The contact tested the seat belts, and the seat belts stopped recoiling. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact stated that the dealer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,368.
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1986 HONDA CIVIC. THE ENGINE CONSTANTLY BROKE DOWN. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD THE CONTACT TO GET RID OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE BROKEN DOWN FIVE TIMES AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AND STOPPED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO FIND A REASON WHY THIS IS HAPPENED. THE CONSUMER FIRST BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE ABOUT FIVE YEARS AGO IN THE SUMMER MONTHS. *AK
THE 1986 HONDA CRX HAS PLASTIC FENDERS THAT HOLD THE SIDE MARKER LAMPS. THE PLASTIC HAS BECOME VERY BRITTLE OVER TIME. MY SIDE MARKER LIGHTS ARE ONLY HELD ON BY A CLUMSY, PLUG-IN ATTACHMENT NEXT TO THE HEADLIGHT. THE TWO SCREW HOLES THAT HOLD THE LAMPS ARE USELESS IN THE FENDERS THAT ARE BOTH BROKEN IN SEVERAL SPOTS. *NLM
THE SEATBELT ANCHOR POINTS NEAR THE DOORS HAVE BOTH RUSTED OUT AND DO NOT RESTRAIN PROPERLY. THE CAR IS NOW IN VIOLATION OF NATIONAL SEATBELT LAWS. WHAT CAN I DO? WHAT WILL HONDA DO? THANK YOU.
THE TRIM PIECE ABOVE THE FRONT BUMPER IN FRONT OF THE HOOD IS CRACKED IN 3 PLACES. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT OTHER CRX'S AND EVERY SIMILAR CRX I HAVE SEEN IS CRACKED IN THE SAME PLACES.
1986 Honda Civic questions
Does the 1986 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1986 Honda Civic: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Honda Civic?
Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (14), Engine And Engine Cooling (11), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 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.