1998 Honda Civic engine problems
56 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1998 Honda Civic, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 56 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 91,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 91,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
While traveling about 30 MPH on the highway. Without prior warning the vehicle shut down and hit the curb and another vehicle. The dealership is aware of the problem. Mr
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 honda civic. While driving 10 MPH, the engine stalled and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,702.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Honda Civic
- Air bags 97 complaints
- Electrical system 96 complaints
- Transmission 49 complaints
- Exhaust system 32 complaints
- Cruise control 30 complaints
- Body & structure 28 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 26 complaints
- Tires 19 complaints