1993 Honda Civic engine problems

13 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 9%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
5
Engine
4
Cooling system
2
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Honda Civic engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Honda Civic engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1993 Honda Civic owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 19, 2007 · Engine · 130,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Feb 9, 2004 · Engine · 140,000 miles · CT

The head gasket had to be replaced and the engine was warped so car kept overheating and finally the engine had to be replaced

Filed Apr 26, 2000 · Engine · NY

Engine mounts vibrate at engine revs above 3k RPM at all times since I purchased the car replacement with honda o.e. Part has not solved problem.

Filed Feb 4, 2000 · Engine · WA

While driving about 60 MPH engine started overheating. Then drove to a garage where a technician told him that was a result of the piston rings warped the piston side walls , the piston rige metal is too hard.

Filed Oct 29, 1999 · Engine · CT

Drain hole for the oil pan was damaged. Yh

Filed Sep 27, 1999 · Engine · NY

The groves to the oil pan plug are stripped. Please provide further details.

Filed Sep 21, 1999 · Engine, Seat belts · VA

Driver's seat belt will not retract at times. When seat belt is in use the belt continous to tighten causing discomfort to driver.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Body, Engine · NJ

Engine failed, hole in the side of engine. Mjs

Filed Sep 3, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · GA

When coming to a complete stop vehicle stalls . The dealer has replaced the wiring in the cooling system. The dealer has been notified.

Filed Dec 15, 1998 · Engine · FL

Distributor needed to be replaced after only 85000 miles. All indications from mechanics are that this part should last much longer.

Questions about the 1993 Honda Civic engine

Does the 1993 Honda Civic have engine problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the engine of the 1993 Honda Civic, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Honda Civic engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Honda Civic engine?

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

What year does the Honda Civic have bad engine?

The Honda Civic model years with the most engine complaints are 2006 (377 complaints), 2007 (243 complaints) and 2008 (207 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).