2011 Honda Civic Problems & Owner Complaints

Air Bags 51 17 crash 19 injury

“AT APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MPH WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES LATELY DUE TO TRAFFIC SLOWING DOWN IN FRONT I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKE PEDAL AT ALL. THE PEDAL WENT IMMEDIATELY DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE HAD FAILED TO SLOW OR STOP. TO AVOID ACCIDENT I VEERED TO THE DIRT SHOULDER AND BEGIN TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL ENDING UP BACK ON THE ROAD AND CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE SEATBELTS HAD FAILED TO LOCK AS IF THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NEVER DEPRESSED AND IT APPEARED THAT AS SOON AS THE TIRES HIT THE DIRT SHOULDER THE VEHICLE GAIN SPEED. IN ADDITION AIRBAGS WERE NEVER DEFLATED.”
NHTSA complaint #11231109, 2019 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“HI I AM [XXX] AND I WAS THE PASSENGER IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON APRIL 3RD, 2020. THE DRIVER WAS [XXX] AND WE WE'RE HEADED HOME DOWN 184/CONERROSS CREEK ROAD AND WE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A FOUR WAY STOP SIGN. [XXX] LOOKED LEFT AND SEEN A VEHICLE APPROACHING THE FOUR WAY AND [XXX] THEN LOOKED RIGHT AN HE LOOKED STRAIGHT AND THEN BEGAN TO LET OFF THE BREAK PEDAL AND THEN WE GOT HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE NEAR THE HEADLIGHT AREA. IT IS TOTALED. WHEN WE GOT HIT THE PASSENGER AIR BAGS WE HAD REPLACED FOR A RECALL ABOUT A YEAR AGO. MY HEAD CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD, MY CHEST HIT THE DASH WHICH CAUSED A BRO…”
NHTSA complaint #11339997, 2020 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“The contact owned a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to park in a parking lot, he was blinded by the sun and collided with the circular concrete base of a parking lot light on private property. The contact mentioned that the engine was revving high. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was rendered unconscious by the impact. The contact sustained a cracked sternum, rib, right shoulder, back, and hip injuries, and also aggravated a prior spine injury. The contact stated that he observed coolant leaking from the radiator on the ground under the vehicle.…”
NHTSA complaint #11705296, 2025 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Service Brakes 33 7 crash 4 injury

“AT APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MPH WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES LATELY DUE TO TRAFFIC SLOWING DOWN IN FRONT I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKE PEDAL AT ALL. THE PEDAL WENT IMMEDIATELY DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE HAD FAILED TO SLOW OR STOP. TO AVOID ACCIDENT I VEERED TO THE DIRT SHOULDER AND BEGIN TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL ENDING UP BACK ON THE ROAD AND CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE SEATBELTS HAD FAILED TO LOCK AS IF THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NEVER DEPRESSED AND IT APPEARED THAT AS SOON AS THE TIRES HIT THE DIRT SHOULDER THE VEHICLE GAIN SPEED. IN ADDITION AIRBAGS WERE NEVER DEFLATED.”
NHTSA complaint #11231109, 2019 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO MULTIPLE VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED SPINE AND CHEST. THE CONTACT DID SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HER INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 98,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11390257, 2021 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I WAS STOPPED IN A PARKING GARAGE AND INTENDED TO PULL INTO AN OPEN SPACE ON MY LEFT. I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT AND MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. IT CRASHED INTO THE CAR TO THE RIGHT OF THE OPEN SPACE AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, PUSHING THE OTHER CAR INTO THE CAR TO ITS RIGHT. I WAS PRESSING THE BRAKES DURING THE ENTIRE INCIDENT BUT THEY WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL. MY CAR FINALLY PUSHED THE OTHER CAR OUT OF THE WAY AND MY CAR SLAMMED INTO THE CONCRETE BLOCK IN FRONT OF THE OPEN SPACE AND STOPPED. HAD THE CONCRETE BLOCK NOT BEEN THERE, I WOULD HAVE FLOWN OVER THE S…”
NHTSA complaint #10522276, 2013 · crash

Unknown Or Other 21

“THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR HAS SPLIT AND JUST HANGS DOWN IN THE LINE OF VISION....I PURCHASED A NEW GENUINE HONDA VISOR AND THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO IT. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR IS ALSO BEGINNING TO SPLIT. HONDA WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR DEFECTIVE VISORS. IT IS NOT OVERUSED OR ABUSED IN ANY WAY. MY VEHICLE IS ALWAYS WELL MAINTANINED.”
NHTSA complaint #11375704, 2019

“THE SUN VISORS ARE BROKEN AND DEFECTIVE. THIS IS LONG AFTER I FOUND OUT THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE FILED COMPLAINTS TOO ON THIS AND RECALLS.”
NHTSA complaint #11341341, 2019

“HONDA CIVIC 2011-CAR PROCEEDED INTO INTERSECTION EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED,LOW VISABILITY HEADLIGHTS,PASSENGER BACK DOOR RIGHT SIDE RATTLES LIKE IT IS NOT SHUT,ODOMETER DIGITAL NUMBERS GOING OUT,CAR IS NOT CHANGING GEARS EVEN THOUGH IT IS A AUTOMATIC UNTIL ALMOST 4000 RPM,DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS DOORS SWING BACK AND HIT YOU IN YOUR LEGS OR BODY.PAINT CHIPPING ON TRUNK.RECALLS ON VEHICLE PERTAINING TO AIRBAGS,ALSO FUEL POSSIBLE ROLLOVER CAN CAUSE CAR TO EXPLODE.”
NHTSA complaint #11328805, 2019

Electrical System 15 2 crash 3 fire

“VEHICLE ROLLOVER CRASH. FIRE SEEMS TO BE FROM A RECALLED FUEL VALVE. IF MY FAMILY BURNT ALIVE IN THAT VEHICLE I WOULD HAVE A SICK VENDETTA FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NON REPORTING OF SAFETY CONCERNS TO ME AS AN INSURED DRIVER. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL PARTIES INVOLVED OR RESPONSIBLE. THIS IS A CHILD SAFETY CONCERN. CHILDREN CAN BE BURNED ALIVE DUE TO THIS HAZARD OF ENGINEERING DESIGNED TO CAUSE TOTAL DESTRUCTION FOR PROFITING PURPOSES. THE TECHNOLOGIES AT HAND ARE TOO GREAT FOR THIS TYPE OF ABSOLUTE INCOMPETENCE TO OCCUR. HONDA SHOULD BE BARRED FROM DOING BUSINESS IN THE US…”
NHTSA complaint #10510345, 2013 · crash · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY TERMINAL BECAUSE IT WAS MELTING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 268,000. *TT”
NHTSA complaint #11113579, 2018 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS SUDDENLY BEGAN TO FLICKER. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE SEAM OF THE DASHBOARD ALONG WITH A BURNING PLASTIC ODOR BEFORE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE HARNESS WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31000.”
NHTSA complaint #10577193, 2014 · fire

Visibility/Wiper 13

“THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR HAS SPLIT AND JUST HANGS DOWN IN THE LINE OF VISION....I PURCHASED A NEW GENUINE HONDA VISOR AND THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO IT. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR IS ALSO BEGINNING TO SPLIT. HONDA WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR DEFECTIVE VISORS. IT IS NOT OVERUSED OR ABUSED IN ANY WAY. MY VEHICLE IS ALWAYS WELL MAINTANINED.”
NHTSA complaint #11375704, 2019

“THE SUN VISOR FALLS AND IS SPLIT AND DOES NOT STAY IN PLACE. THIS REDUCES MY ABILITY TO BLOCK THE SUN WHEN I AM DRIVING.”
NHTSA complaint #11122012, 2018

“WINDSHIELD WIPERS DONT ALWAYS WORK. I WILL PUSH ON THE HANDLE AND THE WIPERS WILL NOT MOVE. THIS IS ALSO A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD, IF ITS RANING HARD AND I CANT SEE WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THERE IS A HUGE DELAY FROM PUSHING HANDLE AND WIPER BLADES ACTUALLY MOVING. SOMETIMES, THE WIPERS WILL NOT MOVE AT ALL. VERY DISSATIFIED WITH THIS HONDA. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HONDA AGAIN.”
NHTSA complaint #11061572, 2017

Structure 10

“THE TRUNK LID HASN'T BEEN RIGHT ALL ALONG. I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES IT HAS COME DOWN AND HIT ME ON THE HEAD. NOW, THE BAR THAT KEEPS THE LID OPEN HAS SNAPPED AND THE TRUNK WILL NOT STAY OPEN BY ITSELF. IT CLOSES WITH SUCH FORCE, IT COULD REALLY INJURE A PERSON,. IT WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE WHEN IT HAPPENED.”
NHTSA complaint #11400133, 2021

“HONDA CIVIC 2011-CAR PROCEEDED INTO INTERSECTION EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED,LOW VISABILITY HEADLIGHTS,PASSENGER BACK DOOR RIGHT SIDE RATTLES LIKE IT IS NOT SHUT,ODOMETER DIGITAL NUMBERS GOING OUT,CAR IS NOT CHANGING GEARS EVEN THOUGH IT IS A AUTOMATIC UNTIL ALMOST 4000 RPM,DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS DOORS SWING BACK AND HIT YOU IN YOUR LEGS OR BODY.PAINT CHIPPING ON TRUNK.RECALLS ON VEHICLE PERTAINING TO AIRBAGS,ALSO FUEL POSSIBLE ROLLOVER CAN CAUSE CAR TO EXPLODE.”
NHTSA complaint #11328805, 2019

“AIR CONDITION COMPRESSOR RELAY STUCK AT 75K MILES. COMPRESSOR NOT ENGAGING AT 83K MILES. WINDSHIELD GASKET/TRIM BEGAN DETERIORATING ABOUT THE SAME TIME.”
NHTSA complaint #11228520, 2019

Vehicle Speed Control 10 1 crash 1 fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED AS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT AN ENGINEER WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINEER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE…”
NHTSA complaint #10553743, 2013 · fire

“I WAS STOPPED IN A PARKING GARAGE AND INTENDED TO PULL INTO AN OPEN SPACE ON MY LEFT. I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT AND MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. IT CRASHED INTO THE CAR TO THE RIGHT OF THE OPEN SPACE AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, PUSHING THE OTHER CAR INTO THE CAR TO ITS RIGHT. I WAS PRESSING THE BRAKES DURING THE ENTIRE INCIDENT BUT THEY WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL. MY CAR FINALLY PUSHED THE OTHER CAR OUT OF THE WAY AND MY CAR SLAMMED INTO THE CONCRETE BLOCK IN FRONT OF THE OPEN SPACE AND STOPPED. HAD THE CONCRETE BLOCK NOT BEEN THERE, I WOULD HAVE FLOWN OVER THE S…”
NHTSA complaint #10522276, 2013 · crash

“FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN CALLING HONDA OF NORTH AMERICA REGARDING MY DASH FLICKERING OUT WHERE I CAN NOT SEE HOW FAST I AM DRIVING, MY ENGINE TEMPERATURE AND HOW MUCH FUEL IS LEFT IN MY CAR. ON OCTOBER 22, 2018 I FINALLY GOT IN TOUCH WITH SOMEONE AT HONDA IN THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE WHO SAID THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THEY WOULD ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THEY TRANSFERRED ME TO AN AGENT WHO WAS CREATED A TICKET FOR MY COMPLAINT. THE TICKET NUMBER IS [XXX]. THEY SAID SOMEONE WOULD CONTACT ME AND THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN. WHEN I CALLED BACK IN ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2018 THEN TOLD ME THAT THEY DON'T WANT…”
NHTSA complaint #11142603, 2018

Visibility 8

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE WINDSHIELD FRACTURED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 194,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11151936, 2018

“WENT TO HONDA DEALER THIS WEEK. ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS SINCE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VISORS. HONDA SERVICE REP SAID NONE. FOUND YOUR WEBSITE MENTIONING RECALL WITH AIR BAGS THAT DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT, ALSO COMPLAINTS (NOT RECALL) WITH VISORS. BOTH SUN VISORS HAVE SEPARATED AT SEAMS, SAME PROBLEM AS MY 2006 CIVIC. UNFORTUNATELY BY THE TIME I HEARD ABOUT RECALL I HAD TRADED MY CAR IN. BUT IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM, THE VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP AND THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE HONDA SERVICE REP SAID NO RECALLS. HONDA DEALER WANTS ME TO PAY $63 PLUS TAX FOR A NEW DRIVER VISOR (FORGET REPLACING PAS…”
NHTSA complaint #10917808, 2016

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR INDEPENDENTLY DETACHED WHEN PLACED IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. SIX MONTHS LATER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR DETACHED WHEN PLACED IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WAS REPLACED ONCE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR WAS REPLACED TWICE AT HIS EXPENSE; HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENTS DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE…”
NHTSA complaint #10991381, 2013

Engine 7 1 fire 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE A/C VENTS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING SOUND ALSO COMING FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT A/C VENT. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE ROADWAY AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT SUSTAINED A MINOR BURN TO HER RIGHT LEG. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT SOUGHT. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO IAA TOWING FACILITY IN FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA.…”
NHTSA complaint #11228772, 2019 · fire · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN A DRIVE THRU LINE, IT ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHILE STOPPED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO PARK TO COMPLETELY STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED; HOWEVER, A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,600.”
NHTSA complaint #11100405, 2018

“2011 CIVIC COUPE MOTOR MOUNT/BUMP STOP DEFECTIVE AT 38684 MILES. CAUSES VEHICLE TO RATTLE AND VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY AT START, REVERSING, AND W/ AIR CONDITIONER ON. WHILE DRIVING ANY BUMP IN THE ROAD EXACERBATES THE CONDITION. HONDA SERVICE KNEW THE ISSUE OVER THE PHONE, MULTIPLE THREADS TO THE SAME OVER ENTIRE 8TH GEN CIVIC ARE FOUND WITH A BASIC GOOGLE SEARCH. RIGHT HONDA REFUSED TO COVER AND STATED $513.00 FOR A REPAIR HONDA SHOULD BE COVERING.”
NHTSA complaint #10780513, 2015

Seat Belts 7 3 crash 4 injury

“AT APPROXIMATELY 35 TO 40 MPH WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES LATELY DUE TO TRAFFIC SLOWING DOWN IN FRONT I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKE PEDAL AT ALL. THE PEDAL WENT IMMEDIATELY DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE HAD FAILED TO SLOW OR STOP. TO AVOID ACCIDENT I VEERED TO THE DIRT SHOULDER AND BEGIN TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL ENDING UP BACK ON THE ROAD AND CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE SEATBELTS HAD FAILED TO LOCK AS IF THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS NEVER DEPRESSED AND IT APPEARED THAT AS SOON AS THE TIRES HIT THE DIRT SHOULDER THE VEHICLE GAIN SPEED. IN ADDITION AIRBAGS WERE NEVER DEFLATED.”
NHTSA complaint #11231109, 2019 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“TAKATA RECALL: 1/26/19 HAD A MVA WHERE FORD FUSION PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I TBONED HIM AROUND 20-30MPH, MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELTS LOCKED ALL THE WAY OUT. I HIT STEERING WHEEL AND WOUND UP WITH STERNAL FRACTURE WHICH IS NOW A NONUNION FRACTURE. I HAD TAKEN CAR INTO HONDA DEALER TO HAVE RECALL FIXED WHICH THEY SAID THEY DID ( I HAVE RECEIPTS) BUT THEY OBVIOUSLY DIDN'T. HONDA RECALL 16-048”
NHTSA complaint #11217611, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH FRIDAY, 12/2 AND NEITHER MY AIRBAG OR SEAT BELT DID WHAT THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO DO. I ACCIDENTALLY REAR-ENDED SOMEONE ON THE HIGHWAY IN MODERATE TRAFFIC GOING APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MPH, AND MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY, AND MY SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK, WHICH LED TO ME HITTING MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL.”
NHTSA complaint #10933890, 2016 · crash

Fuel/Propulsion System 5 1 crash 1 fire

“VEHICLE ROLLOVER CRASH. FIRE SEEMS TO BE FROM A RECALLED FUEL VALVE. IF MY FAMILY BURNT ALIVE IN THAT VEHICLE I WOULD HAVE A SICK VENDETTA FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NON REPORTING OF SAFETY CONCERNS TO ME AS AN INSURED DRIVER. INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL PARTIES INVOLVED OR RESPONSIBLE. THIS IS A CHILD SAFETY CONCERN. CHILDREN CAN BE BURNED ALIVE DUE TO THIS HAZARD OF ENGINEERING DESIGNED TO CAUSE TOTAL DESTRUCTION FOR PROFITING PURPOSES. THE TECHNOLOGIES AT HAND ARE TOO GREAT FOR THIS TYPE OF ABSOLUTE INCOMPETENCE TO OCCUR. HONDA SHOULD BE BARRED FROM DOING BUSINESS IN THE US…”
NHTSA complaint #10510345, 2013 · crash · fire

“I BOUGHT A 2011 HONDA CIVIC FROM A USED CAR DEALER. WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION OR SITTING AT STOP LIGHT WITH THE HEATER ON OR A/C ON YOU CAN SMELL RAW GAS SMELL. IT COMES AND GOES.MOST OF THE TIME YOU SMELL IT. IF YOU PUT CLIMATE CONTROL IN RETICULATION THERE IS NO SMELL OF RAW FUEL AT ALL.DEALER CANNOT FIND ANY LEAKS I CAN'T EITHER. SINCE THEY SOLD THIS TO ME AND THIS IS A HEALTH CONCERN CAN I MAKE THEM TAKE CAR BACK?”
NHTSA complaint #10934921, 2016

“I CALLED HONDA CUSTOMER CARE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM THAT I AM EXPERIENCING IS NOT COVERED ANY LONGER UNDER THE WARRANTY. WHEN I TURNED LEFT, A CLUNKING NOISE CAN BE HEARD, AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A DRIVE AXLE. BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, CHARGED ME A DIAGNOSTIC FEE AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT IT IS NOT AN AXLE PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME THAT IT IS A BUMP STOP PROBLEM, I HAVE TWO OLDER HONDA VEHICLES AND I DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. HONDA STRUTS ARE MEDIOCRE AND LOW IN QUALITY. THE SECOND PROBLEM THAT I HAVE IS EVAP MIL (P2422). AS PER TSB, THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED AS WELL ON THIS SAME CAR.”
NHTSA complaint #10745666, 2015

Seats 5

“Airbag sensor light for front passenger seat has recently lit up and won’t turn off. Honda dealer said my daughter needs to replace the passenger seat weight sensor which means replacing the whole seat at $3000+ cost. Please check, thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11590702, 2024

“-Two back seat belts have malfunctioned. The back driver side seat buckle has unattached from the car. The middle back seat belt came unattached from the car. It is available for inspection but have an appointment to get fixed tomorrow. -Mine and my family's safety was put at an INCREASED risk for danger. Two seat belts have malfunctioned in the back seat just from normal wear. My infant daughter rides in the back seat and I trust that the seat belts would function correctly for normal use! -I am not sure. I have an appointment with Honda dealership tomorrow. -It has not currently been insp…”
NHTSA complaint #11505686, 2023

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTED INDEPENDENTLY. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIKE MAROONE HONDA (1103 ACADEMY PARK LOOP, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910, (719)888-2995) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THERE WOULD BE A FEE CHARGED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT DECLINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #11322991, 2019

Suspension 5

“STRUTS WORN OUT BEFORE THE END OF POWER TRAIN WARRANTY EXPIRES( 5YEARS OR 60000 MILES. THE HONDA DEALER IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM OF WORN OUT STRUTS”
NHTSA complaint #10822985, 2016

“I CALLED HONDA CUSTOMER CARE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE PROBLEM THAT I AM EXPERIENCING IS NOT COVERED ANY LONGER UNDER THE WARRANTY. WHEN I TURNED LEFT, A CLUNKING NOISE CAN BE HEARD, AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A DRIVE AXLE. BROUGHT TO THE DEALER, CHARGED ME A DIAGNOSTIC FEE AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT IT IS NOT AN AXLE PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME THAT IT IS A BUMP STOP PROBLEM, I HAVE TWO OLDER HONDA VEHICLES AND I DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. HONDA STRUTS ARE MEDIOCRE AND LOW IN QUALITY. THE SECOND PROBLEM THAT I HAVE IS EVAP MIL (P2422). AS PER TSB, THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED AS WELL ON THIS SAME CAR.”
NHTSA complaint #10745666, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OVER A BUMP THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AND MAKING A STRANGE SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MECHANIC STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE AND REFERRED HIM TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR WHEEL BEARING WAS NOT DEFECTIVE BUT THE TIRES WERE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT DID NOT CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10485294, 2012

Engine And Engine Cooling 4

“A/C BLOWING HOT AIR. MY MECHANIC ADVISED THAT "ROAD DEBRIS" PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER COIL, WHICH IS THE VERY FIRST THING BEHIND THE FRONT BUMPER. NOTHING IS VISIBLE THAT WOULD PROTECT THE DELICATE COIL FROM NORMAL DRIVING. SINCE THERE IS NO RETROFIT AVAILABLE, NOTHING PROVIDES PROTECTION FROM THE DAMAGE HAPPENING AGAIN, AFTER A COSTLY REPAIR BILL. HONDA NEEDS TO CORRECT THIS DESIGN FLAW AND PAY FOR REPAIRS. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10606983, 2014

“I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALER, UNDER MY ORIGINAL WARRANTY PERIOD, BECAUSE THE A/C WAS BLOWING HOT AIR. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT "ROAD DEBRIS" PUNCTURED A HOLE IN THE CONDENSER COIL, WHICH IS THE VERY FIRST THING BEHIND THE FRONT BUMPER. NOTHING IS VISIBLE THAT WOULD PROTECT THE DELICATE COIL FROM NORMAL DRIVING. INSURANCE WILL NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIR. I CALLED SEVERAL LOCAL DEALERS, ALL OF WHICH ADMITTED THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE. I CALLED HONDA, AND WAS ADVISED THEIR POSITION IS NOT TO OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AS THEY DO NOT FEEL THIS IS AN EQUIPMENT OR DESIGN FLAW. SINCE THERE IS NO…”
NHTSA complaint #10513252, 2013

“MODEST AND CAREFUL DRIVING RESULTS IN MUCH LOWER GAS MILEAGE THAN EPA ESTIMATES. MPG EQUALS THAT OF THREE PRIOR CARS WITH ENGINES OF TWICE THE SIZE AND TWICE THE HORSEPOWER. DEALER SHRUGS, IGNORES. *JS”
NHTSA complaint #10455498, 2011

Power Train 4

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO THE NEXT GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST. AFTER TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE DEALER COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL WHILE IN THIRD GEAR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10485295, 2012

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR ENGAGED BACK INTO THE CORRECT POSITION INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING WAS A COMMON FAILURE, BUT ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SLIPPING WOULD OCCUR BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION ASSUMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,…”
NHTSA complaint #10467957, 2011

“DRIVING THE CAR FOR ONE YEAR NOW I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES MAKE A POP NOISE AFTER GOING IN REVERSE THEN FORWARD, ALSO A FEWS TIMES THE CAR BRAKES FEEL LIKE ITS NOT REALLY SLOWING THE CAR DOWN FROM FREEWAY SPEEDS AND ALMOST CASUED A FEW ACCIDENTS BY NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH BRAKING POWER. THE SUSPENSION IS INADEQUET FOR THE CAR IT BOTTOMS THE REAR OF THE CAR WITH <100 LBS INSIDE. THE CAR TENDS TO JUMP FORWARD WHEN DECELERATING BY COASTING AND APPLYING THE BRAKES RIGHT BEFORE THE AUTO LEVEL IS REACHED HAS ALMOST CAUSED A FEW ACCIDENTS FROM THE CAR JUMPING FORWARD ABOUT 1-2 FEET ALSO FEELS…”
NHTSA complaint #10459339, 2011

Steering 4 1 crash 1 fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY TERMINAL BECAUSE IT WAS MELTING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 268,000. *TT”
NHTSA complaint #11113579, 2018 · fire

“I WAS STOPPED IN A PARKING GARAGE AND INTENDED TO PULL INTO AN OPEN SPACE ON MY LEFT. I TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO THE LEFT AND MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. IT CRASHED INTO THE CAR TO THE RIGHT OF THE OPEN SPACE AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, PUSHING THE OTHER CAR INTO THE CAR TO ITS RIGHT. I WAS PRESSING THE BRAKES DURING THE ENTIRE INCIDENT BUT THEY WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL. MY CAR FINALLY PUSHED THE OTHER CAR OUT OF THE WAY AND MY CAR SLAMMED INTO THE CONCRETE BLOCK IN FRONT OF THE OPEN SPACE AND STOPPED. HAD THE CONCRETE BLOCK NOT BEEN THERE, I WOULD HAVE FLOWN OVER THE S…”
NHTSA complaint #10522276, 2013 · crash

“The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing intermittent loss of power steering assist. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while attempting to make a left turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure could be associated with the rack and pinion or the power steering unit. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000”
NHTSA complaint #11513227, 2021

Wheels 4

“TPMS SENSORS NEED TO BE RESET BY DEALER AT $100 IN ORDER TO PUT SNOW TIRES ON THE CAR. BECAUSE OF THIS THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS INCLUDI? MYSELF FOREGO SNOW TIRES FOR ALL SEASONS. ANY TIME A NEW SET OF WHEELS WITH DIFFERENT SENSORS ARE PUT IN T HE CAR YOU MUST GO TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE SYSTEM RESET.”
NHTSA complaint #10916758, 2016

“WHEEL BEARING OR ITS COMPONENTS WORN OUT BEFORE THE EXPIRY OF POWER TRAIN WARRANTY 5 YEARS OR 60000 MILES. THIS IS POSING HAZARD RISK. NEED COVERAGE TO REPAIR AT THE DEALER.”
NHTSA complaint #10822992, 2016

“CONSISTENT PREMATURE AND UNEVEN TIRE WARE IS THE MAJOR PROBLEM ON THIS CAR. THE REAR TIRES STARTED VIBRATING. I TOOK THEM CARE TO A TIRE PLACE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WENT BACK DUE TO NON-ROTATION OF THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AT 6,000 MILES, BUT WERE STILL DAMAGED. THE ORIGINAL TIRES HAD A 24,000 WARE LIFE. SUBSEQUENT TO REPLACING THE ORIGINAL TIRES, I HAVE PUT 90,000 MILE MICHELIN TIRES ON THE CARE. WITH CONSISTENT ROTATION, THE TIRES WARE OUT WITH THE WASHBOARD EFFECT BETWEEN 25,000 AND 30,000 MILES. AT 100,000 MILES, I HAVE REPLACE THE TIRE 3 TIMES WITH 90,000 MILE TI…”
NHTSA complaint #10573594, 2011

Exterior Lighting 3 1 fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY TERMINAL BECAUSE IT WAS MELTING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 268,000. *TT”
NHTSA complaint #11113579, 2018 · fire

“MAIN HEADLIGHTS FAILED FOR A TIME PERIOD (~15 MINUTES) AT VARIOUS TIMES. HAD THE CAR FOR 2 YEARS AND PROBLEM OCCURRED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. THE LAST TIME WAS LAST WEEK WHEN THERE WAS A TERRIBLE STORM. FIRST TIME WHEN IT WAS SNOWING REALLY HARD. THE OTHER TWO TIMES THE WEATHER WAS JUST FINE, NO RAIN OR SNOW. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE HONDA DEALER TWICE, BUT BOTH TIMES THE DEALER SAID THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH HONDA. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10515063, 2013

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE BRIGHTLY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE LIGHTS WERE OPERATING AS DESIGNED AND THERE WAS NO WAY TO MAKE THE LIGHT BRIGHTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT ONLY MANUFACTURER APPROVED LIGHT BULBS WERE ALLOWED IN THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED, OFFERING NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10500962, 2013

Latches/Locks/Linkages 3

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN UTILIZING THE ELECTRIC KEY FOB, THE DOORS WOULD ENGAGE AS IF LOCKING BUT WOULD NOT ACTUALLY SECURE THE VEHICLE. UPON CHECKING THE DOORS, THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE DOORS WERE NOT LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10568210, 2013

“BRAKES BEGINNING TO SQUEAK AGAIN. BRAKES REPLACED TWO TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF CAR- 2011 NEW HONDA CIVIC. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD ATTEMPT TO CORRECT BRAKES! DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO "DUPLICATE" ISSUE OF ACCELERATION WHILE AT THE DEALER SO THE CAR WAS NOT REPAIRED. AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WERE LOCKING ON THEIR OWN, DEALER FIXED. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10468001, 2012

“THE TRUNK LATCH , ONCE LOCKED BY A KEY, WILL NOT ENGAGE AND OPEN THE TRUNK FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. I BROUGHT MY AUTO TO THE DEALER TWICE. IT OCCASIONALLY WILL OPEN, BUT MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, IT WILL NOT ENGAGE. THE SERVICE MANAGER WAS PRESENT AND ABLE TO SEE THIS PROBLEM. HE WAS BAFFLED. BUT THEY SAID I USED TOO MUCH FORCE TO UNLOCK THE TRUNK. THIS AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR OVER 6 MONTHS! THIS IS MY 2ND HONDA CIVIC AND I NEVER HAD AN ISSUE BEFORE. *KB”
NHTSA complaint #10413529, 2011

Tires 3

“CONSISTENT PREMATURE AND UNEVEN TIRE WARE IS THE MAJOR PROBLEM ON THIS CAR. THE REAR TIRES STARTED VIBRATING. I TOOK THEM CARE TO A TIRE PLACE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WENT BACK DUE TO NON-ROTATION OF THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AT 6,000 MILES, BUT WERE STILL DAMAGED. THE ORIGINAL TIRES HAD A 24,000 WARE LIFE. SUBSEQUENT TO REPLACING THE ORIGINAL TIRES, I HAVE PUT 90,000 MILE MICHELIN TIRES ON THE CARE. WITH CONSISTENT ROTATION, THE TIRES WARE OUT WITH THE WASHBOARD EFFECT BETWEEN 25,000 AND 30,000 MILES. AT 100,000 MILES, I HAVE REPLACE THE TIRE 3 TIMES WITH 90,000 MILE TI…”
NHTSA complaint #10573594, 2011

“FRONT BRAKES WERE WORN OUT AT 9000 MILES, AND THEN AGAIN AT 15000, AND AGAIN AT 27000. TIRES WERE WORN OUT AT 27000 MILES. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10479210, 2011

“WHILE DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED IN A 6 MONTH OLD VEHICLE WITH 5500 MILES, A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE CAME FROM RT FRONT WHEEL AREA. ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SLOWED DOWN TO PULL OVER AND NOISE STOPPED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. MOMENTS LATER TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR LIT UP. PULLED OVER AND SAW TIRE DEFLATED. CHANGED TIRE. DAMAGED TIRE DID NOT HAVE ANY VISIBLE DAMAGE OR PUNCTURES. AIR REMAINED IN TIRE BUT WAS REDUCED. TAKEN TO DEALER FOR INSPECTIONS AND THEY STATED THAT THE CORDS INSIDE THE TIRE WERE "SHREDDED/TORN". CONTACTING GOODYEAR TIRE NOW FOR INSPECTION AND RESOLUTION BUT I AM CONTENDING IT IS A D…”
NHTSA complaint #10405768, 2011

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2 1 crash

“OPERATING MY VEHICLE ON 2 LANE STREET IN ASHBURN VIRGINIA, APPLIED BRAKES ON CAR LIGHTLY AND BRAKES SEEM TO LOCK UP, AUTO SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND I LANDED INTO POND. I AM FILING COMPLAINT SO THAT NHTSA WILL HAVE THIS ON FILE. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS OF FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEMS HONDA CIVIC 2005-2011 THANK YOU *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10503969, 2013 · crash

“I HAVE MULTIPLE OCCURRENCE WHERE MY VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPONSE WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES. ITS LIKE THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I NOTICE IT HAPPEN MORE OFTEN IF I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE PROBLEM USUALLY OCCURS AT A SLOW ABOUT OF SPEED. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID ACCIDENTS BY SWERVING OUT OF THE WAY OF CARS, BUT I BELIEVE SOONER OR LATER I WILL GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10495312, 2012

Fuel System 2

“MODEST AND CAREFUL DRIVING RESULTS IN MUCH LOWER GAS MILEAGE THAN EPA ESTIMATES. MPG EQUALS THAT OF THREE PRIOR CARS WITH ENGINES OF TWICE THE SIZE AND TWICE THE HORSEPOWER. DEALER SHRUGS, IGNORES. *JS”
NHTSA complaint #10455498, 2011

“I PURCHASED NEW 2011 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. IT WAS ALLEGEDLY REPAIRED BY DEALER. HOWEVER, WITHIN 24 HOURS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT GREENWICH HONDA, MASON STREET, GREENWICH CT THREE TIMES ALREADY AND IT IS STILL NOT REPAIRED. IT APPEARS THAT VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANT. THE ENGINE APPEARS TO RUN IRREGULARLY AT TIMES AND I AM AFRAID THAT IT MAY ACCELERATE OUT OF CONTROL. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10389935, 2011