2001 Honda Civic: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 76,000 miles · LA

Unintended acceleration. Engine rev went to 3000 RPM while stopped at a traffic light. Kept car stationary by pressing hard on the break. First and only occurrence; also almost the first and only day the car was driven with cruise control operational.

Filed Apr 2, 2013 · Airbags, Seat belts · 180,626 miles · VT

I bought this vehicle and then found out there are $3000 minimum issues with the vehicle. Including replacing the transmission because of the defective torque converter, the airbags aren't working properly, the rear window won't roll down. Also, the evaporation sensor and canister need to be replaced and I cannot find the right part to replace it. The SRS light is on because of the seatbelt issue, the check engine light is on because of the transmission problem from the torque converter and the cruise control doesn't work even though the lights say that it is engaging.

Filed Dec 17, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · 107,000 miles · CA

Left front headlight first failed on 01/30/2009. Electrical wiring to front low beam headlight overheated causing melting of headlight connector to electrical harnesst. . A succession of another 4 headlight connectors have melted between o8/08/2009 to december 14, 2010. First 4 headlight connector replacements completed by honda dealer. Prior to jan 30th 2009 headlight connector failure,a different honda dealer completed the federal safety agency 304v86000 recall work for headlight electrical overheating recall in 2006 during regular maintenance appointment. Failure #5 happened on dec14, 2010 just 6 days after melted connector #4 was replaced on december 8th 2010. Dealer found cruise control unit inoperable due to electrical melt down. Original air conditioner compressor replaced in 2009 due to melt down. Safety and possible fire hazard due to chronic overheating of original electrical harness & multi-plex unit. Honda dealer unable solve problem of repeated melting headlight connectors. All connectors are honda dealer parts. Total of 4 left headlight connectors and 1 right headlight connector have melted. 5th melted headlight connector has not been replaced. Using the high-beams to drive at night since 4 previous honda dealer replacement connectors have melted. Time intervals between connector failure keeps getting shorter and shorter. Due to chronic unsolved electrical overheating problem, the safety of electrical system is compromised.

Filed Sep 26, 2006 · Airbags · CA

In july 2004 my SRS light came on, my horn doesn't work now, my cruise control doesn't work. I have read bulletins on other web pages and I know my 2001 honda civic is not the only civic with this problem. Is this a safety issue? Will my airbags still work?

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Engine · 63,000 miles · NY

The vehicle was taken in for a recall for wiring.. After picking the vehicle up, the cruise control was set and the vehicle accelerated out of control. The consumer made a 911 call from the vehicle and had to put the vehicle in park to stop. The dealer refused to accept the vehicle for repair.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · WA

Rotors resurfaced and master cylinder replaced at 20,000 miles in oct 2002. Rotors resurfaced again in april 2003 at 32,000. Now rotors and master cylinder needs to be replaced at 42,000 miles. Honda refuses to replace stating that the warranty was up at 36,000 miles. They have blamed me for riding my brakes which I dont... I put 24,000 miles on the car a year and use my cruise control 90% of the time. They blamed people who rotate the tires for tightening the lug nuts too tight... I have never rotated my tires so that is nill. Then they asked if the car is parked near a sprinkler because if the rotors get wet they will rust. They are blaming anything they can so they dont have to pay. Well.. The lemon law is on my side and they will pay. This is my 5th brand new honda and will be my last. Atleast kia stands by their vehicles.

Filed Mar 27, 2003 · Acceleration, Airbags · NJ

The air bag light illuminated on the dash board, the dealer replaced the part, however the light illuminated again. *jb the occupancy position detector system was replaced, the rear defroster and cruise control was inoperative, there was a loud clunk noise while driving and on turns, the radio was inoperative, the back window was replaced along with the antenna, the fog light switch was loose, the brake light had gone out, there was a rattle in the rear seat, the fuel cap was loose, there was a vibration in the steering wheel, and the trunk lid did not close. Scc

Filed Jan 7, 2002 · Acceleration · MI

Cited is actually the 2nd of four failures, the first one for which I have a date. In all cases the car surged forward while at a low speed but with the cruise control engaged. It was brought under control w/ use of the brake.