CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Honda Civic has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 435 complaints with NHTSA, including 81 crashes, 3 fires, 55 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (97 reports).
1998 Honda Civic recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain Honda and Acura vehicles from the late 1990s and 2000 can absorb moisture because of a manufacturing issue.
Most common 1998 Honda Civic problems
Problem areas named in the 435 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 97 |
| Electrical System | 96 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 54 |
| Power Train | 53 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 |
| Structure | 28 |
| Visibility | 25 |
| Tires | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Seat Belts | 10 |
What owners report
1998 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO 20V-026. THE CONSUMER STATED HE IS STILL AWAITING PARTS FOR THE RECALL.
The contactâs daughter owns a 1998 Honda Civic equipped with Continental tires, Tire Line: General Altimax RT43, Tire Size: 185/65/R14, DOT Number: 6Y6LWBLJ1221. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driverâs side front tire had a blowout. The contact stated that the tread and tire belt had detached, causing the vehicle to drive on the driverâs side front rim. The contact replaced the driverâs side front tire with the spare tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected all four tires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall for the tire. The failure mileage wa
FOR RECALL ON A 1998 HONDA CIVIC DX REPLACE AIR BAG ,FUEL TANKERS, IGNITION SWITCH,FLOOR MAT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 HONDA CIVIC COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, WHEN SHE CRASHED INTO A TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED COLLARBONE, LEFT KNEE AND RIGHT SHOULDER WAS BRUISED. THE CONTACT DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HER COLLARBONE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE TOWING COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE WAS LOSS. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) AND RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE BACK IN OCTOBER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V026000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
1998 Honda Civic questions
Does the 1998 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1998 Honda Civic: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Honda Civic?
Based on 435 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (97), Electrical System (96), Engine And Engine Cooling (54).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.