CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Honda Civic has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 7 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (21 reports).
1987 Honda Civic recalls
Most common 1987 Honda Civic problems
Problem areas named in the 39 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 HONDA CIVIC CRX. THE VEHICLE HAS HANKOOK RADIAL MAX A/S (NA) TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BOUNCED UP AND DOWN AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING AFTER INSPECTING THE TIRE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARINGS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE TIRE WAS DELAMINATING. THE TIRE SHOP OFFERED THE CONTACT A TIRE UPGRADE AT HIS EXPENSE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FURTHER OCCURRENCES. THE TIRE SIZE AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 267,358 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 267,427.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL SYSTEM LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE FIRST TIME BY A DEALER, THE SECOND TIME BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE FUEL SYSTEM LINES HAD FAILED AGAIN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED.
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE FUEL LINE LEAKED WHICH CAUSED A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. *AK THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. LIQUID GASOLINE DRIPPED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE NEAR THE DRIVER'S DOOR. REPLACED OLD PIPES AND FUEL LINES AND OLD PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *PH *JB
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO SWERVE. CONSUMER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND NOTICED SUPPORT ROD ARM FOR REAR AXLE WAS TORN FROM FRAME ON LEFT SIDE.*AK
1987 Honda Civic questions
Does the 1987 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1987 Honda Civic: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Honda Civic?
Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (21), Vehicle Speed Control (4), Structure (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 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.