1991 Honda Civic body problems

13 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 12%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Body: trunk lid
7
Body: hood
2
Body
2
Body: hood: hinge and attachments
1
Body: door
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda Civic body problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1991 Honda Civic owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 27, 2013 · Body · CA · crash

Not quite sure but I remember going hard in a straight line passing rides just enjoying the ride me and my ex girlfriend I was in the left driver seat and she was in the right passenger side and I just heard when I got hit in the back right side I just continued home when reaching home it was just a scratch removing the top coat of my red paint I just called it my lesson for going fast.

Filed Feb 12, 2003 · Body · CA

The hood opened, while the vehicle was in motion.

Filed Jul 4, 2000 · Body, Electrical · NY · fire

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Feb 28, 2000 · Body · MD

Is a warning sound available for leaving lights on? Apprx. How much would this cost to add? I have mechanics look into sealing the trunk, have been told it has been fixed, yet rain water accumulates in grey box and leaks upon opening trunk.

Filed Nov 27, 1999 · Body · UT

The trunk on the car has been leaking for approx 7 years. It leaks through the seals on the lights.

Filed Nov 10, 1999 · Body · AZ

Roof sags in middle. Dealer never fixed.

Filed Jan 28, 1999 · Body, Engine · NC

The air conditioner failed in 1996. Carolina imports replaced it ($900), and mentioned that they had replaced many air conditioners from 1991 honda civics. The replacement air conditioner has sprung an unidentified leak twice, spilling out all freon (@$250). It also sprang one identified leak, which was fixed. The back trunk has been leaking for years. When the trunk is raised, water pours down in the trunk from the raised section. Water also leaks in the trunk when it is closed. Honda specialists (rtp, nc) said they have seen this several times in 1990 and 1991 civic models, and that it is a structural defect which cannot be fixed. The dashboard lightinig flickers and goes off about once a month. It comes back on if the dashboard is banged on. The muffler was replaced due to large holes in the early 1990's. Thankfully I got a lifetime warranty on the muffler, because I have replaced it twice. Both times due to holes.

Filed Apr 9, 1997 · Body, Electrical · NY

Water leaked in rear trunk lid.

Filed Apr 1, 1997 · Body · NY

While driving to work high strong winds took hood off vehicle, hood flew backwards & shattered windshield, obstructing driver's view. Had to slow down & move vehicle to side of road.

Filed Jan 30, 1997 · Body · MI

Seal across the trunk panel deteriorated and permitted water to leak thus causing electrical malfunctions in rear lighting systems.

Questions about the 1991 Honda Civic body

Does the 1991 Honda Civic have body problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the body of the 1991 Honda Civic, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Honda Civic body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Honda Civic body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Civic have the most body problems?

The Honda Civic model years with the most body complaints are 2008 (85 complaints), 2006 (78 complaints) and 2007 (70 complaints).

Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?

Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).