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1998 Honda Civic exhaust system problems

Owners reported exhaust system problems in 32 complaints for the 1998 Honda Civic, 6% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
32 6% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
79,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When exhaust system problems show up

Exhaust system complaints by mileage, 1998 Honda Civic Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 79,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 1 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 0 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 2 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 4 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 1 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 2 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 1 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 79,000 miles
Based on 13 complaints that include mileage. 23% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles1
20k to 40k miles0
40k to 60k miles2
60k to 80k miles4
80k to 100k miles1
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles2
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles1
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 13 exhaust system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.

None of the exhaust system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

I began the process of having the car repaired on august 14, 2000. By today, august 18th, the honda dealer had mentioned to the repair shop that iam having the work done at that they had ordered 6 of these manifolds. On monday when I had called the dealer for parts, they did not have the manifold in stock. I belive that this could be a sign of a major defect. Although it does not directly pose a threat to me physically, it could allow exhuaust fumes into the vehicle.

July 2000

1998 honda crv, with about 100,000 milage,engine light came on. Repaired the distributor sensor. Took it back four more times and the engine light continue to stay on. A week later, took it in to deale for a diagnostic, valve #3 & 4, needed to be replaced, they recommended a new cylinder head. Notified honda manufacturer and they decided to pay half of the cost. I have always taken good care of my car, and have the invoices to proof it.

Reported at 100,000 miles, January 2005

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