1999 Honda Civic: engine knocking or ticking

5 of the 338 complaints about the 1999 Honda Civic describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 17 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2023
3
2022
10
2020
1
2019
3
2018
4
2017
1
2016
4
2015
2
2014
2
2013
3
2010
1
2009
1
2008
5
2007
2
2006
6
2005
1
2004
1
2003
2
2002
3
2001
4
2000
4
1999
5
1998
1
1997
2
1992
1
1991
2

What owners say

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Engine · 41,000 miles · MI

Vehicle exhibits a noticeable knocking noise when first started until it sufficiently warms up. Usually about 5 minutes.

Filed May 10, 2002 · Transmission · CA

Transmission has failed several times. Consumer has had vehicle at dealer, but dealer could not find the cause. *ak customer states that the transmission has a flutter/shudder sound when coming to a stop and engine knocks on acceleration. Dealer flushed transmission three times. Replaced transmission. But problem still exist. Manufacturer extended warranty on automatic transmission.

Filed May 8, 2001 · Engine · PA

Engine is making a loud knocking sound. Took to dealer to dealer 10 times, cannot remedy situation.

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Engine · NY

While driving could hear a knocking noise on engine, especially when warming up.consumer had taken vehicle to dealer, but no improvements of problem.*ak the engine knock goes away in about 5 minutes after start up. The consumer feels that the engine was defective.

Filed Feb 22, 2001 · Engine · NY

Engine knock while engine is cold, honda confirms this is normal operation of a gas engine( per honda news letter. Car has been maintained to schedule maintance, oil changes etc. I feel this is a defect in the motor , which if I had knew before hand I would have never purchased this vechile due to this under rated problem .