2002 Honda Civic: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Feb 28, 2025 · Airbags · AZ · crash · fire

The death investigator's decedent owned a 2002 Honda Civic. The contact stated that after the decedent stopped at a stop sign, they attempted to make a left turn and struck another vehicle on the passenger side. The decedent's air bag was deployed which caused trauma to the decedent's neck. The decedent's vehicle caught fire shortly after impact. The other driver attempted to remove the decedent from the vehicle as authorities were called to the scene. The decedent received medical treatment at the scene and was later transported to the hospital. The decedent was pronounced deceased approximately 30 minutes after arriving at the emergency room. The other driver did not sustain any injuries. A police officer who arrived at the scene managed to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. The fire department later arrived at the scene to ensure that the fire was extinguished. A police report was filed. The whereabouts of the vehicle after the accident were unknown. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V370000(Air Bags) and the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V320000(Air Bags) which the contact linked to the decedent's death. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Electrical · 165,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that a burning odor was present inside the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and returned to discover flames and smoke coming from the cruise control switch. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries. The fire caused damage to the driver's side of the dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact notified the manufacturer of the defect. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2010 · Engine · 133,000 miles · TN · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda civic lx. While driving at speeds of 80 MPH, he heard an unusual noise and shifted into third gear. He then engaged the accelerator pedal and shifted into second gear. The vehicle accelerated and as he shifted into drive, the engine exploded and flames were under the hood. The contact was able to move the vehicle off of the road and exit the vehicle without incident. He then observed fluids leaking from under the vehicle. The fire was extinguished and the vehicle was towed to his residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 133,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2009 · Transmission · CA

Driving in traffic, engine started to rev up but the vehicle would not shift into gear. Parked on curb, shifted to drive and seemed to shift properly, so drove back home to avoid any further problems. Noticed a burning smell from under the hood. *tr torque converter seems to be failing, need to bring it in to garage.

Filed Jul 20, 2005 · Engine · 35,000 miles · TX · crash · fire · 1 injury

Dt: 2002, honda civic lx, was involved in a accident when slowing for traffic. The consumer rear ended another motorist when he attempted to slow down. The consumer hit the median, then, went across 4 lanes of traffic and hit a mountain. This resulted in a major car crash. Owner sustained 2 broken bones in the lower right leg, air bag burned. After the car went hood first into the mountain the car was revving, and gas was still flowing, then , vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was recalled prior to the wreck. It was taken to the dealership, and they were the only ones to work on the vehicle. It was always regularly maintained, and the owner saw no record of any work done concerning a recall. The accident was on the freeway instead of surface road.*ak the consumer believed that recall 01v329000 may have been the cause of his accident.

Filed Jan 23, 2005 · Transmission · MN

When we purchased our 2002 honda odyssey new, it started smoking like it was going to catch on fire. I pulled it out of the garage, because there was so much smoke. It was leaking transmission fluid all over. It was also making a clunking sound coming from the transmission when we drove it. This happened during the first week. Richfield/bloomington honda had it towed at no expense. They finally replaced a head gasket and did some other repairs. We also told them that it was having trouble starting. We now have 43,000 miles, and have brought the car in for the recall, and they installed the oil kit. Shortly after they put in the oil kit, we noticed a sweet smell coming from the engine. While in chicago over christmas, we were on a busy interstate, and we switched lanes and I tried to accelerate. The rpms shot up four times, and the car acted like it was in neutral. We had 5 young children in the car and almost were in a bad accident. Cars were honking at us and one car just missed us. It was a very dangerous situation. Since then, this slippage at around 30-45 miles per hours has happened around 5 more times. After researching this on the internet and your complaint site, I have found that this problem is happening way too much to just be an isolated incident. We are contacting honda, and then will contact our local dealership. I am wondering if honda has done anything to fix the problem? With 43,000 miles on the vehicle, will honda take care of this problem? Please notify me if you have any addition information that would help us. Thanks in advance, brent bovitz.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Engine · 6,400 miles · CT · fire

The consumer had the oil changed by the dealer, she drove the vehicle home, parked the vehicle in the garage and later smelled smoke coming from the garage. Upon entering the garage the consumer noticed fire coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed and there was a substantial amount of damage to the home. *jb

Filed Jan 3, 2003 · Engine · CA · crash

While driving at 65 MPH, vehicle was involved in a four car collision and airbag did not deploy, then the vehicle's engine went up complete flames. Dealer notified. Please provide additional. Ts

Filed Nov 12, 2002 · Fuel system · NY · fire

Consumer states, stop at the gas station to fiill up the gas tank, while he was filling up the vehicle caught on fire. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information:: mr