the automatic transmission shift cable is recalled and the rear window also. I called norm reeves honda in port charlotte florida at 9417438883 and spoke to a woman in service. she took my information and told me she would call me back. Less than 10 minutes later she called me back and told me the parts aren't available and she wouldn't be able to help me any further.
The worst 1993 Honda Civic problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags27
- Electrical25
- Steering15
- Engine13
- Brakes12
- Seat belts11
- Transmission9
- Tires7
- Body6
- Seats6
- Visibility6
- Acceleration5
- Suspension5
- Fuel system4
- Locks4
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Honda Civic
Recalls 1
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- A retaining clip that connects the transmission shift cable to the shift lever actuating rod can have insufficient retention pressure and may eventually come off after repeated shift lever operation. If this happens, the position of the shift lever may not match the actual transmission gear position.
- Risk
- This could result in unanticipated vehicle movement and accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an improved retaining clip.
Recall number 94V063000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Alleged steering lockup
There is no summary currently available
PE94055
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Honda Civic 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Audio unit and navigation system anti-theft codes available on interactive network
- Audio, anti-theft codes
- Heater blower motor gets hot or blows a fuse
- Subject regarding customer complaints that the engine hesitates briefly when accelerating
- Customers may complain of a brief hesitation when accelerating at high engine speeds
- Concerns with a clunk or squeak from the rear suspension when going over rough or bumpy roads
- Information regarding water leakage during a car wash
- Experiencing a clunk from the rear suspension when going over rough or bumpy roads
- Information on replacing the automatic transmission housing
- Problems with head gasket leaks
1993 Honda Civic fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 26-39 | 33-49 | 28-43 |
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 23-25 | 30-32 | 26-28 |
What 1993 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1993 honda civic lx with goodyear p-tracker tires, line size p185/60/r15. The contact stated that she purchased and installed two tires for the front of the vehicle. The following morning, both tires had lost air pressure and were completely flat. She then contacted the facility in which she purchased the tires but received no assistance. The vehicle was not further examined for the cause of the failure nor repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 139,000.
I have a 1993 honda civic hatchback. It is well known that in the early 1990`s, the rear wheel wells edges rust and perforate while the front wells do not. I have taken very good care of my car and it is otherwise in very good shape. On inquiry, to dealers and other honda civic owners they all say that in that time the sheet metal for the rear wells was inferior to the front wells and that honda has since then corrected the problem...meanwhile I have a well cared for car that still runs well but has the ugly rust in those areas mentioned . Pls let e know if there is any recourse....thank you....terry
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 honda civic. The vehicle has sears roadhandler tires. In 2003, the contact purchased a set of replacement tires from sears and they were guaranteed for 100,000 miles. He discovered that the front driver's side tire has a two inch split in the sidewall. The other tires are also beginning to crack on the side. The tires are quickly losing ten to eleven pounds of air during the winter months. The contact has not taken the tires back to sears. The tire size was unknown. The failure mileage was 420,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 honda civic. While driving 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal would not respond when depressed. The battery and engine oil lights illuminated and all electrical power failed. A mechanic stated that the engine coil failed and the dealer replaced the part. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.
Check engine light,then rough idle,then total death of ignition,stalled. Repair station diagnosed it to be a distributor failure. Replaced with new one,6 months later it failed and was replaced with rebuilt unit. Now about 6 months again,same problem with the rebuilt distributor apparently. Haven't taken it to a repair shop yet.
A vehicle was advertised in the newspaper with 87000 miles. It actually has excess of 185300 as determined in a carfax report.
Vehicle burnedd up. Upon starting the vehicle the consumer heard a faint pop, followed by smoke coming from the dimmer. The consumer immediately turn the vehicle off and got out. They let the vehicle stand for a few seconds, went into the church to call 911. By the time they return to the vehicle ,the left side of the dashboard was in flames. The fire originated from underneath the dashboard. The fire was electrical. A fire report was filed. *nm......
I have a 1993 honda civic lx. Couple of days back when I was driving back from work, my car suddenly stalled at a traffic light. It would not start. With the help of a passer by I got my car pushed in a parking lot. Later I had it towed to my garage. My mechanic told me that the igniter had failed. He charged me $700 to replace the igniter and do a tune up.
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Questions about the 1993 Honda Civic
Is the 1993 Honda Civic reliable?
Owners have filed 145 complaints about the 1993 Honda Civic, fewer than a typical Civic model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Honda Civic?
Airbags, with 27 complaints. Next is electrical (25).
How many recalls does the 1993 Honda Civic have?
1 recall, covering power train.
What year does the Honda Civic have bad airbags?
The Honda Civic model years with the most airbags complaints are 2001 (310 complaints), 2002 (242 complaints) and 2006 (181 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).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Honda Civic get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Honda Civic range from 26 to 43 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 26-39 city and 33-49 highway.
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