Abs light comes on. I hear a sound as if there's something loose when ABS light comes on as well as pulsating while in motion. Shift lever also gets stuck when trying to pull out of parking lot.
The worst 1994 Honda Civic problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Airbags56
- Brakes17
- Acceleration9
- Engine9
- Seat belts9
- Tires9
- Transmission8
- Seats7
- Suspension6
- Body5
- Steering4
- Electrical2
- Visibility2
- Lights1
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Honda Civic
Recalls 2
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
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- The passenger-side air bag modules contain incorrect inflators which are out of specification for the passenger side air bag.
- Risk
- In the event of a collision, the air bag may not provideadequate protection to the passenger.
- Remedy
- Honda dealers will replace the passenger airbag module with a module containing the correct inflator.
Recall number 93V208000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Honda Civic 15
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
1994 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 | 25-39 | 33-50 | 28-43 |
| 1.6L 4‑cyl | FWD | 23-25 | 28-32 | 25-28 |
What 1994 Honda Civic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My mother was driving her vehicle alone and had an encounter with a deer strike to the front of the vehicle. The safety air bags did not deploy. The accident was immediately reported to the local dealer. Since that date (unknown to me) the SRS light has been on continuously and honda refuses to fix this potential deadly system flaw.
My little one and I were in a three car accident on the freeway. The car spun out of control and neither of the air bags went off.
I was in a car accident and my air bags did not deploy and my seatbelt did not catch.
When shifting from park to drive shifter locks up and driver must use key in shift lock to release the shifter once this happens the brake lights do not work.
1994 honda civic. While driving on the highway the hood opened and struck the windshield and the roof. *mc the consumer stated she opened the hood earlier in the day and the hood latch was functioning. (ohio traffic crash report).
Srs light is on with no known cause. Air bags will not deploy in the event of an accident. Honda admits to this ongoing, widespread problem, but refuses to except responsibility. There are too many consumers finding themselves in the same position as me, continually paying honda dealerships to get it fixed with no resolve.
Srs light is on with no known cause. Air bags most likely will not deploy in the event of an accident.
1994 honda civic experienced sudden acceleration when the brakes were applied, resulting in the vehicle crashing into two cars.*mr the officer called to the accident found nothing wrong with the brakes, but managed to give the consumer a ticket for $70.00. The vehicle continues to have sudden acceleration problems, while the consumer's foot was on the brake. *bf
The consumer was going through a traffic light and the oncoming vehicle which was going about 30 MPH and hit the owner's vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. Provide further details.
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Questions about the 1994 Honda Civic
Is the 1994 Honda Civic reliable?
Owners have filed 135 complaints about the 1994 Honda Civic, fewer than a typical Civic model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Honda Civic?
Airbags, with 56 complaints. Next is brakes (17).
How many recalls does the 1994 Honda Civic have?
2 recalls, covering power train and air bags.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Honda Civic airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 93V208000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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 1994 Honda Civic get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Honda Civic range from 25 to 43 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 25-39 city and 33-50 highway.
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