Key mount failed, which caused the engine to move out of place and the crankshaft to be damaged. *tt
1996 Honda Civic engine complaints
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Engine failed due to faulty key mount on crankshaft, and 2 belts came off pulley, vehicle loss control resulting in an accident. Also, replaced windshield wiper/washer, exhaust system, throttle cable, emissions, axles, brakes, cv boots, and floor mat. *ak 8jb
Vehicle was idling roughly and experiencing vibration. The belts were adjusted. On another occasion, the vehicle made a horrific sound. Vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who advised that the harmonic balance screw had come out and damaged the balancer with possible damage to the crankshaft. The balancer was replaced. Consumer, still concerned about the defect, brought vehicle in to the local dealership where they charged for cleaning the fuel injectors, having a valve adjustment and for replacement of spark plugs. A month later the problem reoccured. The engine was replaced. Consumer states with the new engine, the vehicle drives better than it ever has.
Car suddenlyu died while driving on a freeway.
I was driving and the auto just stopped. This was fixed and less then 2 years later the same thing happen I was driving and the enjine stopped. The same thing has been replaced twice. I find it unusual that they are willing to fix this under another recall for emission warranty , when I submitted to be reinbursed it was denied. The first time the mechanic said that the coils and inginition looked as if it had caught on fire. I am getting concerned over this and the future of this ignitions.
Harmonic balancer bolt has broken in half and caused engine to shut down; dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumerthat vehicle was not covered under a recall, and was out of its warranty. Please provide any further details on this matter.
Dont understand why I need a new engine with such low mileage, I keep good c are of my car too!
This vehicle has been recalled for emission problems. My car has had 3 emmission related repairs with a 6 month period. It resulted in a transmission problem that I was told was not covered.
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Car would not start. Told by authorized service department the engine was flooded. The car had been sitting for 2 days without an attempted start so I don't know how the engine could be flooded. Was told there was no action to be taken to prevent this from happening again.
Cracked exhaust manifold under heat shield- honda did cover it under warranty.
While driving could hear noise coming from the engine then it would stall. Had to be towed to dealer where they found out that engine had a hole at the bottom, and that caused it to fail.
My car has a new timing belt, a new ignition control module " ignitor" new plugs, and fuel is getting to the engine and fire is going to plugs but my car still will not start. Is it possible that there is a sensor that will will cause the car not to start.? I have just become aware of the throttle problem and it was a recall but I did not receive notice. Is this the problem? At the botttom pulley of the timing belt there is a sensor, will that cause my car not to start. I need help and when I went to honda here in columbia south carolina on greystone blvd the parts department had no idea what I needed or even what a ignition control module was....I need asstsance witht his matter and I expect for someone to contact me asap....thank you for your time.
Car loses power while driving and sometimes it can jerk . It will stall when idling. Contacted dealer, and was not able to find the caus eof the problem.
With only 32,808 miles on my vehicle, I am replacing both the front and the rear oxygen sensors. This repair carries a price tag of over $500. I am out of warranty as the vehicle was purchased in april of 1996. There was a recall on the emissions system, but when I responded to the recall and visited the honda dealer in my area, I was told to bring it back between the mileage range of 50,000 to 75,000 miles.
Engine shuts down then when restarted, it kncoks loudly.
While driving muffler made loud noises when the gear was shifted and pressure was released from the clutch. Dealer said muffler had cracked due to corrosion.
Recall notice sent for exhaust manifold, denied due to lack of parts resulting in engine fire.
Computer command control module malfunctioned. In addition, engine misfired, causing loss of power. Engine check light comes on/off.
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