Major Problems with 1989 Honda Civic Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1989 Honda Civic

1989 Honda Civic TREAD/BELT Victims: 3

1989 Honda Civic SEAT BELTS Victims: 2

1989 Honda Civic VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 2

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Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY and SEAT BELTS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda Civic owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL throttle assemble replaced due to gasoline leaking onto the computer shorting it out. *sd...	8
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS passenger seat belt buckle jammed/willnot lock in place. *sd...	8 ~ 11250 miles
SEAT BELTS front passenger seat belt broke away from attachment during accident throwing passenger into tree resulting in death. *skd...	6
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM for about 8 years when car was parked in summer sun car would start (mysteriously) only after i lifted the...	6
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE rusted fuel tank assembly damaged fuel pump/oxygen sensor and contaminated gasoline leaving vehicle inoperable. *aw...	5
SEATS consumer states that the seat track and anchors broke. owner notified the dealer about the problem. owner had vehicle repaired	3
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS vehicle equipped w/wide tires that have front and rear ground effects snow builds up under ground effects causing loss of	3
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING timing belt failed....	3 ~ 33333 miles
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS my civic collided with the side of another vehicle at approximately 40mph. the lap component of my seatbelt engaged allowing...	2
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine compartment fire. *dsh...	2
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the master brake cylinder was bought from larry's auto parts - napa kaimuki on o'ahu hawaii. the master cylinder had...	2
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the front passenger side and rear door locks broke . tt...	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated the engine revved while the vehicle idled in park. the check engine light would illuminate and...	1 ~ 100000 miles
EQUIPMENT i had auto accident i was going 15 to 20 miles an hour. when i hit small tree. the steering...	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES traveling on i-15 south at 75 mph the passenger side rear tires tread separated which immediately sent my 89 honda...	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i spoke with repair facilities and other civic owners who say this is a common problem. the repair centers said...	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT the floor mat on the driver side gets in the way of the brakes and the gas petals. sometimes it...	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the floor mat on the driver side gets in the way of the brakes and the gas petals. sometimes it...	1
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY structure of the sun roof would leak when it was raining or vehicle was being washed. the trunk would leak...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM car stalled at speed on highway. smoke observed under hood which was jammed shut. fire started which engulfed the car.	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS driver's seatback broke causing the seatback to fall backwards while driving which may cause loss of control. please provide further	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the defective fuel injection system malfuctions causing the vehicle to stall and almost caused an accident. dealer replaced throttle body/fuel	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING the rack and pinon steering goes out frequently and causes the vehicle to have no steering.please describe. *ak...	1
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM difficulty starting vehicle thinks tha tit is caused by a faulty starter also fuel gauge is inaccurate. *ak...	1
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE hood flew up and wrapped around windshield. explain in more detail. tt...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM fuel throttle body assembly sprayed gas on computer shorting it out. tt the trottle body assembly was replaced because it	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE driver and passenger side doors cannot be opened from the inside. tt...	1
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY heater defogger failure inside windows are fogging up reduces visibility. tt...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle's fuel tank was corroded damaging oxygen sensor and fuel pump. tt...	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle's fuel tank was corroded damaging oxygen sensor and fuel pump. tt...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC noticeable thumping and knocking noise in brake system. resulted in extended stopping distance. tt...	1
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION while turning wheels to left heard thumping sound joint replaced speed 30 mph. tt...	1
TIRES vehicle equipped w/wide tires that have front and rear ground effects snow builds up under ground effects causing loss of	1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING water accumulated inside of headlight lense causing reduction of light/visibility. *skd...	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN driver was able to remove key from ignition switch without fully engaging shifter into park gear causing vehicle to roll	1
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the rear hatch latch make a noise. tt...	1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING timing belt failed....	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN timing belt failed....	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES while driving left rear tire sidewall blewout causing consumer to lose control and strike a guardrail there was damamge to	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM timing belt failed....	1
NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY > AXLE > REAR timing belt failed....	1
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES trunk lid will not stay in the open position. consumer has been hit in the head on several occasions.*ak...	1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING within the first year after purchase the vehicle on three separate occasions stalled and would not restart (temporarily)while moving. one...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE gas pipe is rotted out leaks oil all over afraid it will catch on fire. *ak...	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT both front springs are cracked at bottom. ak slc...	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL this vehicle is experiencing sudden acceleration while driving. dealer has been contacted. *ak...	1

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