CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Honda Civic has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 338 complaints with NHTSA, including 61 crashes, 5 fires, 54 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (122 reports).
1999 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 1999 Honda Civic problems
Problem areas named in the 338 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 122 |
| Air Bags | 60 |
| Power Train | 37 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 32 |
| Structure | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 |
| Tires | 17 |
| Visibility | 15 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
What owners report
3 out of 4 doors have stopped opening from the outside. The locks still work properly and have no effect on the outside door handles. The doors still open just fine from the inside, except for the driver door. The driver door will not open at all, which is a major safety issue and should have been recalled, especially since the door handles are well known issue for Hondas. Although the car does have minor damages to the body, the door handles have not been affected at all by them. This seems to be an issue that lies inside the door panel itself.
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle lost electrical power inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. Additionally, the contact stated that the instrument panel lights were no longer illuminated while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ignition switch was corroded at the contact point. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and several other unknown dealers were notifie
I left work as usual when shortly after near my work I began to smell a strong gasoline smell and I parked to check the vehicle when I turned off the vehicle it made a slight explosion and caught fire
Was in a car accident and the airbags did not deploy. I was diagnosed with a fractured sternum as my chest hit the steering wheel
While driving on the highway car engine shut off and completely lost power. After getting on to the shoulder car would not start, electric windows would not operate. Approximately 30 minutes later car started and made it home on city streets. Have not driven it since. Checked and did not find any recalls on this.
1999 Honda Civic questions
Does the 1999 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1999 Honda Civic: Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Honda Civic?
Based on 338 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (122), Air Bags (60), Power Train (37).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 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.