1998 Honda Civic problems by component
435 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Honda Civic, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 96 | 22% | 140,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 88 | 20% | 134,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 53 | 12% | 84,470 mi |
| Power Train → | 49 | 11% | 63,600 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 29 | 7% | — |
| Structure → | 26 | 6% | — |
| Visibility → | 23 | 5% | — |
| Tires → | 18 | 4% | — |
| Equipment → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 2% | — |
| Steering | 7 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 3 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.