The car engine stalls while driving soon after starting. It will happen typically while the car starts hot, either if the weather is hot or if the car was already warm from driving. The engine will also fail to stay started unless I turn the starter engine over a few times extra. I believe this is a result of the faulty ignition switch which was recalled for similar vehicle models.
1999 Honda Civic engine complaints
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On 7/27/13, my son was driving and stopped at a traffic light. Prior to driving everything seemed fine. When he pulled off from the traffic light and the car got to about 25 MPH the engine line flashed and the car suddenly stopped. He was able to pull off to the side into a parking lot, popped the hood and take a quick look to see if anything was wrong. He couldn't see anything and of course he's not a mechanic. He tried starting the car and it started right up. The car worked fine for a week and then on 8/5/13 he left work to quickly get lunch and while waiting at a traffic light the car died after the engine light flashed on and off. He waited a few seconds and tried restarting the car and it started without any problems. He took the car to 2 different mechanics and autozone and they couldn't find any issues with the car because the computer didn't identify a problem/error. Then he took it to firestone and they told he and my husband it was an ignition switch problem ($350.00). He found out that this was a recall issue. I'm the 2nd owner of the car and I'm uncertain if this problem was ever fixed. How can I find out if this is reimbursable if it wasn't fixed in the recall. I notice a number of the more recent complaints on your site are cars with the same issue that were not included in the recall but clearly have this problem. What can be done about this???
Vehicle stalls without notice, can't accelerate anymore when it happens, have to throw hazard lights on and pull over into emergency lane. If not in motion, car will just stall, and cars behind will rear end my vehicle if not paying attention. This is a huge safety concern, it can cause an accident. I brought this up to american honda, but, my VIN does not qualify for the recall they had on the electrical ignition switch. They directed me to have the federal safety agency add my VIN to the recall so that I may then qualify.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. While driving approximately 50 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
My check engine light came on. The next month during an oil change I had my mechanic look at it. They ran diagnostics and inspected my exhaust and informed me that there is a defect in this model that causes the oxygen sensor to be triggered. Since the oxygen sensor is part of the same assembly as the catalytic converter, the component was very expensive. They informed me that there was a recall on similar honda vehicles of similar years and that I should contact honda to get it fixed. After many calls with honda, they refused stating that my year and model was excluded, despite having identical issues.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 honda civic lx. While driving 70 MPH or making a turn, the vehicle suddenly stalled. Sometimes it would restart right away and other times, it would take a minute or two before it would restart. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who could not determine the cause of failure. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls and to take her vehicle back to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. Upatded 3/9/11 *cn updated 06/24/11
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 honda civic. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The failure recurred sporadically on several occasions while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but he was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact replaced the alternator and battery himself but the failure continued to recur intermittently. The dealer advised there was not a recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 170,000.
The engine randomly stalls when I'm driving on the street. It stalls when it's cruising, or when it's on idle and takes at least minimum of 5 minutes to restart.
Tl*- the manifold of a 1999 honda civic was cracked, and there was no warranty on the vehicle. The failure was similar to the one in the model years: 1996 to 1998. The manifold's crackwas near the oxygen sensor. The contact called honda corporation ,who stated that the warranty expired and they would not speak with her. She should call america honda customer relations. She was informed that the warranty and the problems that she was having was VIN specific and the recall did not apply to this vehicle. This failure started in 2005, and she replaced the cracked manifold. Now, the catalytic converter malfunctioned.
The problem started with a defective CVT type transmission. Complained to american honda and they agreed to replace the transmission if I paid $504 in labor costs. One year later the transmission died again, I now believe they only flushed out the old transmission I doubt they replaced the transmission. I complained again and had it replaced. Now the problem is the check engine light. It cost $80 just for them check the computer which has been done twice. I was told that the car's computer was malfunctioning and that there was nothing seriously was wrong with the car. Had the computer replaced after splitting the cost with american honda so it cost me $396. Two weeks later the check engine light is back on, I went to advanced auto parts and had the computer codes read for free they said it was a malfunctioning o2 sensor, now the dealership wants another $260 each sensor plus labor to change both sensors.
The check engine light came on. My husband took the car to a local automotive shop and was told that the o2 sensor had gone out. Upon further review, the mechanic found that there was a crack in the manifold and that I would cost about $1000 to repair. My husband paid $190 to have the o2 sensor replaces but was told that the o2 sensor may fail again due to the crack. The mechanic states that when he phoned a local honda dealership to obtain a price quote on the parts the lady who answered the phone finished his sentence. The mechanic also said to me that this is a recurring problem that they have seen in honda vehicles. This appears to be a defect in the vehicle as the same problem is happening at dealerships as well as other mechanic shops. This problem should be corrected at honda's expense.
On 4/12/06 at 153,000 miles my check engine light came on while I was driving. My husband took my vehicle to an automotive shop and was told that the o2 sensor had gone out. My husband paid $300+ to have the o2 sensor replaced. Upon further review, the mechanic informed us that there was a crack in the manifold and that it would cost about $1000 to correct the problem. The mechanic stated that this is a recurring problem they see will hondas. The mechanic stated that when he called a local honda dealership to get a price on the parts required to fix the problem and the lady who answered the phone finished his sentence. Apparently they have had other customers bring their vehicles in for the repair of this same problem. This appears to be a defect in the vehicle and should be corrected by honda as $1000 is a lot to pay for something that honda should fix.
My o2 sensor failed 1/9/2004 with 80,500 mi on my honda civic lx 1999. I replaced the o2 sensor. After hearing about the defective manifold, I had my manifold checked and sure enough, it was cracked. I haven't replace the manifold because of financial reasons. The honda service stated that it will eventually give and will need replacing.
Vehicle exhibits a noticeable knocking noise when first started until it sufficiently warms up. Usually about 5 minutes.
Check engine light came on; initial review o2 sensor ($200) part + labor; further review indicated exhaust manifold was cracked, not warrantied; cost to rplc manifold $500 + labor; and still had to rplc o2 sensor. Crack appears to be a stress crack / possible design flaw.
The honda civic 1999 will not pass state emissions test not because of the catalytic converter (which from what I understand is covered no matter what), but because of the oxygen sensor. Honda claims even after the warranty is up any problems associated with failing emissions test are covered no questions asked. My question is why hasn't there been a recall on this piece. Many who have this model are complaining about the exact problem. I have put a lot of money into this car and it seems more problems occur. I was told until I get the sensor replaced, I should put a higher level of gas(89/93) in the car, which means more money out of my pocket. Also, the car vibrates uncontrollably at high speeds and while stopped, it feels as if it is going to stall. I was never informed of the recall on the ignition piece. Hopefully, honda will fix that problem. The oxygen sensor needs to be replaced by honda.
I have had to replace my manifold on my car 3 times! I am told that this is a common problem in the 1999 honda civics. They crack!
1999 honda civic lx, developed engine noise, diagnosed as "something loose", not to worry, get it fixed at next major service interval. Check light came on at 82,000 miles, due to a failed o2 sensor. Discovered noise was due to a cracked manifold. Probably what caused the sensor to fail. Appears to be a known manufacturing defect. Dealer and honda USA say this is only warrentied to 80,000 miles, estimate about $700 to repair.
When it is cold out my 1999 honda civic jitters when it idles. It's like it was going to stall. That can be dangerous in traffic
Vehicle was sluggish and consuming more gas; a rattling noise at acceleration after being idle for awhile; accelerated with reduced power. I took it into the shop and was told the exhaust manafold was cracked. The car is no longer making the noise and is running as it should, but the cost to me was $620 (mostly in the honda part).
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over, and it will be hard to get the vehicle back started.dealer notified.
The check engine light came on; it turned out that the o2 sensor had blown. We were about to have it replaced when our mechanic suggested that he had seen a bunch of honda civics with the same problem and as it turned out, the exhaused manifold had cracked causing the o2 sensor to go. When our civic was check, this was exactly the case. It is ~$1000 for parts alone. We believe honda knows this problem exsists and will not recall due to the cost.
My check engine light has been coming on periodically for a few months. I was informed when I took it to honda that my catalytic converter needed to be replaced. I wanted to check on a second opinion just to be safe. When doing so I have been to 3 different independent automotive repair shops that specialize in honda's. Each states that there have been a number of requests for catalytic converters over the past 8-9 months for my same model. I found that to be very disturbing. I would strongly suggest that this be looked further into.
Consumer took the vehicle to have the ignition switch recall (02v120000) repaired and was charged a fee for rewiring an after market product. Consumer called american honda who informed consumer that they do not pay for labor costs or third party alarm systems. Consumer seeks assistance for reimbursement.
Exhaust manifold/calalytic converter assembly cracks on 1996-2000 honda civic except ex models causing an exhaust leak creating danger of carbon monoxide poisoning and effecting emissions controls. Dt
Oxygen sensor broke and petrol consumpton increased 2-3 times. Nlm
While driving engin check light came on, and consumer's noticed a 50% drop in gas mileage. Vehicle checked by dealer, who determined oxygen sensor had failed. Vehicle will not pass state emissions requirements.
Car stalls whenever I slow down to stop at interections, stoplights, stopsigns. It will restart immediately, but at the next stop, will fail again.
The service engine light spontaneously came on while the consumer was driving and speed dropped to idling and would not respond to the accelerator pedal and there was an odd odor. The vehicle became normal right after the consumer turned off the engine and restarted it.
The right front door rattled and the rear right door panel was misaligned.
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