2001 Honda Civic: fuel pump failure

Filed Jun 16, 2024 · Fuel system · CA

The fuel pump stops intermittently causing the potential for crash due to the car shutting off and loss of power steering

Filed Nov 23, 2020 · Fuel system · 180,000 miles · LA

My car smells strongly of gas. Hunting for the cause I noticed gas coming from a hole under the car about right where the fuel pump is located in the back seat. After removing the back seat I noticed the fuel pump is pretty much sitting in a puddle of gasoline. You can see a slow movement of gasoline coming off the top of the fuel pump. This is a safety concern especially being that we are smokers.

Filed Dec 4, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 71,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. While driving, the contact noticed a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the fuel odor became stronger and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to west broad honda at (804) 672-1111 (7014 w broad st, richmond, va 23294), but the failure could not be replicated. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to west broad collision center at (804) 217-6354 (9001 w broad st, richmond, va 23294) where the mechanic stated that he smelled a strong fuel odor and that the vehicle would need to be taken back to west broad honda. West broad honda diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced and the radiator was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v182000 (fuel system, gasoline) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v183000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

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 Jan 24, 2011 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving, she noticed a smell of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel pump had fractured which caused a leak. The mechanic advised him that this was not a common issue and that it was a defective part. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2010 · Fuel system · NV

The car is honda civic 2001. The failure. A crack on top of the fuel pump/fuel gauge sending unit module . The pump is the original part of the car. Consequences. Possible the car can get on fire. Problem I can see is: by the time I noted the gasoline odor ,the car was all ready all soaked with gasoline.

Filed Sep 2, 2009 · Airbags, Brakes · 128,000 miles · NV

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda civic purchased brand new in 2001. She stated that the SRS airbag light continued to illuminate on the warning panel. She received a recall letter pertaining to the failure. The dealer stated that the vehicle would be repaired in 5 days. She requested a rental vehicle at no cost; however, the manufacturer denied the request. The brakes had been replaced over four times in a period of 4 years which resulted in the struts being damaged. The transmission was replaced twice. The fuel pump, air conditioning system, alternator have also been repaired and the power locks were inoperable. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2008 · Fuel system · 120,030 miles · AZ

I do not have a garage. A friend kept my car while I was on vacation and put it in his garage. Then he smelled gasoline. He took it to my mechanic and the fuel pump top had cracked and there was a lot of gasoline sitting on top of it. My mechanic replaced the fuel pump. Honda said this is not a problem, I believe it is a manufacturing defect and a safety issue. The car has never been in an accident. Fire potential in an accident is huge.

Filed Jul 16, 2008 · Fuel system · TN

2001 honda civic with a recall for fuel pump connector. Consumer states that she was informed the recall repair was done and there was no other defect. Upon service she was informed the defect was not done properly. *kb ***nar***

Filed Apr 11, 2005 · Fuel system · 58,000 miles · OR

Recall campaign o1v183000 concerning fuel pump. Owner received a recall notice from the manufacturer, and took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs. According to the description of the recall the fuel filter was to be inspected or replaced if corrosion was found. Dealer inspected the fuel filter connector and moisture was found. However, the dealer refused to replace the fuel filter connector.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Engine, Tires · CA

In requesting a quote for car insurance, a link was provided to the federal safety agency website for those wishing to see if their vehicle has/had been recalled. For the heck of it, I decided to try it. To my shock, I discovered there have been 5 recalls associated with the 2001 honda civic since 2001(re: seat belts; fuel system/fuel pump; and engine & engine cooling). It is now 2003, and I have never received one notification. The system did not specify if these recalls are related to the ex model, which is what I have. However, the thought that the recalls are related to my vehicle has me seriously concerned and needless to say very frustrated at the thought that I would not be contacte by honda.

Filed Jan 19, 2002 · Fuel system · CA · fire

I opened the gasoline cap to pump gas and flames came roaring out. The dealer says that it is due to static electricity. I have a strong feeling that it is the fuel pump assembly inside the gas tank.