1995 Honda CIVIC problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
131 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
131,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 21 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 36 of 131 complaints (27.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 13 | 9.9% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 5.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 3.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 2.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 1.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 1.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 36 |
| Air Bags | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 4 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 36; Air Bags: 10; Unknown Or Other: 10; Electrical System: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 4; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 4; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 10 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 10
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 110 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
1995: 47; 1996: 23; 2000: 5; 2001: 13; 2002: 8; 2003: 9; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2006: 2; 2007: 3; 2008: 2; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2015: 5; 2016: 2; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10025752 · 2003-07-09 (July 9, 2003)
HONDA CIVIC 1995 4 DOOR. INVOLVED IN A PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT ESTIMATED AT 45MPH BY THE POLICE. THIS IMPACT RESULTED IN BRAKING THE FRAME, BENDING THE ROOF DOUBLE, AND OTHERWISE TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF THE CAR. THIS CRASH KILLED MY MOTHER.*AK I WANT TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE THAT WOULD KNOW INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE. I WOULD LIKE TO PROVE THAT AN EXCESSIVE SPEED WAS INVOLVED BY THE OTHER PARTY, AND NEED ANY HELP ANYONE CAN GIVE. PLEASE IF ANYONE KNOWS ANYTHING THAT COULD HELP ME, LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU FOR ANY …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10025752 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10107101 · 2005-02-18 (February 18, 2005)
WHILE ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEED ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR MAT TEMPORARILY. THIS CAUSED A MINOR COLLISION, OBJECT HIT GARAGE REAR WALL. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SIDE FLOOR MAT IS NOT SECURE AND SLID FORWARD JAMMING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT A SPEED OF 2 TO 4 MPH. DUE TO THE MAT JAMMING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THE CONSUMER PUSHED ON THE BRAKE IT ONLY INCREASED ACCELERATION. *TC
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10107101 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10694739 · 2015-03-17 (March 17, 2015)
I WAS STOPPED DUE TO A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN I NOTICED SMOKED COMING OUT BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL, AT THE SAME TIME THE DASH LIGHTS WERE ALSO FLICKERING/ FLUCTUATING. I MANAGED TO PULL OVER QUICKLY TO A PARKING LOT AND SHUT OF THE ENGINE. I HAD IT TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A FAULTY ELECTRICAL IGNITION SWITCH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 131,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10694739 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 601296 · 1995-09-09 (September 9, 1995)
POWER STEERING RACK FAILED. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 601296 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 740627 · 2001-02-08 (February 8, 2001)
THE RIGHT STEERING ARM WAS RUSTED AND BROKEN AT THE BASE, WHICH CAUSED INJURY AND DAM NEAR KILLED MY ENTIRE FAMILY. MY WIFE WAS FOUR MONTH PREGNANT. I AM REQUESTING $250,000.00 FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND INJURIES SUBSTAINED BY WIFE, INFANT DAUGHTER, AND UNBORN CHILD. THE HONDA CORP. DEFECTIVE VEHICLE CAUSED THIS ACCIDENT ON 08/18/00 AND HONDA REPLACED A DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION ON THE VEHICLE SEVERAL MONTHS EARLIER. THE VEHICLE WASN'T SAFE (LEMON) AND HONDA SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 740627 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 859032 · 2000-03-22 (March 22, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A SOUND COMING FROM FRONT RIGHT WHEEL. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER NOTED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 859032 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10094355 · 2004-09-27 (September 27, 2004)
WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ON, WATER LEAKED THROUGH THE DASHBOARD. THIS CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION AND DAMAGED THE RADIO SHORTING OUT THE HEAD LAMPS AND OTHER PARTS TO THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED SO MANY PARTS WITHIN A 5 YEAR PERIOD. CONSUMER WILL SEND INVOICES SHOWING THE COMPONENTS REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10094355 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10548034 · 2013-10-15 (October 15, 2013)
I NOTICED THAT MY LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. HOWEVER, THE HIGH BEAMS AND PARKING LIGHTS WORKED. I ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE A BULB AND NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAD MELTED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 224,889 miles reported. Look up ODI 10548034 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10230392 · 2008-06-09 (June 9, 2008)
I HAVE A 95 HONDA CIVIC VX I PURCHASED NEW FROM THE LOCAL DEALER HERE IN AUSTIN TEXAS. FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS MY CAR WOULD STALL OUT ON THE HIGHWAY AND A COUPLE OF TIMES AROUND TOWN FOR NO REASON AT ALL, BUT WOULD COME BACK ON A FEW SECONDS LATER. TODAY AS I WRITE THIS MESSAGE I AM WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK TO COME GET ME AND MY HONDA CIVIC FROM THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. MY CAR FINALLY DIED OUT TODAY WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS ABOVE BUT THIS TIME THE CAR WOULDN'T START AGAIN. I CAN GET THE CAR TO RUN IF I ONLY MANUALLY RELEASE THE IGNITION KEY A…
Owner-reported narrative. 255,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10230392 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11181793 · 2019-02-22 (February 22, 2019)
95 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 4 DOOR STALLS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ALSO IS GETTING HARDER TO START. ALSO STALLS WHEN NOT MOVING ALSO. YOU CAN DRIVE 10 FEET OR A FEW MILES DEPENDING UPON THE OUTSIDE TEMP. AND WEATHER CONDITIONS. WHEN THE CAR IS COLD IT WILL STALL AND YOU HAVE TO WEIGHT APPROX. 5-30MINUTES FOR IT TO RESTART. IF THE WEATHER IS HOT IT STALLS VERY QUICKLY AND TAKES APPROX. 3-4 HOURS TO RESTART. WE HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL PUMP SCREEN, FUEL PUMP RELAY, FUEL INJECTOR RELAY, DISTRIBUTOR CAP, ROTOR, IGNITER AND CONDENSER AND IT …
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11181793 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10264091 · 2009-04-03 (April 3, 2009)
WHILE DRIVING THIS 95 HONDA CIVIC SI, ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHEN SIGNIFICANT IMPACT WAS MADE WITH MY CAR; THE AIRBAGS (FRONT DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS) DID NOT DEPLOY! ONE OCCASION WAS WHEN WE HIT A DEER HEAD ON. THE HOOD OF THE CAR WAS CRUMPLED IN, THE POOR DEER DIED, ONE HEADLIGHT WAS KNOCKED OUT. THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. ON A SECOND OCCASION, DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH, MY SON SWERVED AND HIT THE SIDERAIL, THEN SWERVED ONTO THE MEDIAN OF THE ROAD. THE ENTIRE BACK/SIDE OF PASSENGERS SIDE WAS DESTROYED TO THE POINT THAT REPAIR WOULD BE MO…
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10264091 at NHTSA ↗