2001 Honda Civic: fuel leak

6 of the 1,079 complaints about the 2001 Honda Civic describe fuel leak.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 105,000
recalls: 3

Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below

Fuel leak by model year

2019
2
2018
3
2017
2
2016
3
2015
1
2014
1
2013
3
2012
4
2009
1
2008
1
2007
1
2006
1
2005
2
2004
2
2003
4
2002
5
2001
6
2000
1
1998
2
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Fuel system · 176,400 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,400.

Filed May 18, 2015 · Fuel system · 36,006 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. While the vehicle was being inspected by a dealer, it was discovered that fuel leaked on top of the fuel pump and locking cap, which spilled on to the fuel tank. The dealer replaced the fuel pump locking cap. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,006.

Filed May 13, 2015 · Fuel system · 117,772 miles · NJ

8/19/14-gas smell bad mileage-repair shop replaced gas cap. Still smelled gas. Brought to honda dealer for services and stated smell of gas, they couldn't find anything and said we may have overfilled tank, must have spilled gas down side, or the poor gas mileage could be the way we drive the car. 5/11/2015-127,148 miles- check engine light-had charcoal canister & vent solenoid replaced. 5/13/2015-check engine light back on. Apparently know problem with leaking gas/fumes honda has not recalled models affected with exception of honda odyssey. Much of my research effecting 98-2002 models. Tsb's ( technical service bulletin's ) 01-011 ( evap control canister vent shut valve 98-99 models ) and 03-001 ( evap bypass solenoid valve 98-02 since code and diagnosing problem is difficult and basically honda is aware of this issue they should be recalling these vehicles as leaking gas/fumes is a safety issue.

Filed Aug 25, 2011 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated the vehicle is leaking fuel. The leak is coming from the filler cap. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and stated the clamps on the fuel lines had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and current mileages were 105,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 99,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated there was a crack in the exhausted manifold and smelled gasoline. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 99,200.

Filed Apr 29, 2002 · Fuel system · OH

After driving vehicle for 10 hour s and parked vehicle. Later on noticed that there was fuel leaking from under vehicle. Dealership replaced sting fuel.

Related recalls

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assemblyReported November 1, 2007 · 6,545 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the cng tank may be heated unevenly, preventing the pressure relief device from venting the contents of the tank as designed.
Risk: This could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back. An interim owner letter was mailed to owners beginning november 26, 2007. When parts are available, owners will be renotified asking them to bring in their vehicle for repair. Owners may contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.

Recall number 07V512000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and capReported June 6, 2001 · 120,649 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: sedans and coupes. The hose clamps on the filler neck tube have insufficient clamping force.
Risk: In a collision, the tube could disconnect from the fuel tank, resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will check the hose clamps for proper torque and tighten them correctly, if necessary. Owner notification began june 4, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.

Recall number 01V182000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported June 6, 2001 · 56,269 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain sedans, a small amount of water may have been left in the fuel pump electrical connector after testing. This residual water could cause the fuel pump to fail due to corrosion.
Risk: If the pump stops working, the engine will stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump. If corrosion is found, the fuel pump will be replaced. Owner notification began june 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda at 1‑800‑999‑1009.

Recall number 01V183000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2001 Honda Civic fuel leak

Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2001 Honda Civic?

6 of 1,079 owner complaints about the 2001 Honda Civic (1%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2001.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Honda Civic?

There are 3 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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