2002 Honda Civic: fuel leak

5 of the 703 complaints about the 2002 Honda Civic describe fuel leak.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 1

Is there a fix? There is 1 recall 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 Oct 28, 2022 · Fuel system · UT

For many months, I have been smelling gas inside the car even when the car has been stationary for an extended period. I recently did a Google search and found many reports and YouTube videos related to fuel leaks caused by a cracked fuel pump housing or module located under the rear seat. It can leak enough to leave a puddle of fuel where the housing goes into the tank. This has apparently been a problem for many years. The fuel pump works as it should and the engine runs fine. I removed the rear seat yesterday and found that I have this problem. It is severe enough that fuel visibly sprays out of the cracked housing whenever the key is in the on position and causes a puddle.

Filed Feb 1, 2022 · Fuel system · 235,900 miles · CA

The contact's friend owns a 2002 Honda Civic. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank. There was fuel on the body of the vehicle. There was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency but, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 235,900.

Filed Nov 28, 2019 · Fuel system · 181,000 miles · NY

2002 honda civic lx. Single overhead non vtec 1.7 l. Current mileage 181,000 I noticed every so often that I would get a smell of gas on this vehicle. Whoever it was more pronoun when the vehicle was running that I would smell gas,. After some research I decided to remove the back seat and remove the fuel inspection cover apparently my online research hold up a known issue with honda civics having cracked top fuel pump housing aka fuel filter, honda says you have to replace the whole part. Personally I can understand how this is not a defect because something that is designed to withstand the elements and being an environment where there is gasoline. Should not crack. If fuel is leaking out of the house and next to an electrical connector? Wouldn't this be considered a safety defect?

Filed Sep 6, 2016 · Fuel system · 112,000 miles · NJ

Fuel pump housing found cracked and actively leaking fuel when pump runs. Discovered following strong fumes inside passenger compartment and outside the cabin. Cracks in fuel pump housing appear to be fatigue cracks. Oem p/n 17045-s5a-a00 or 17045-s5a-a31

Filed Jan 9, 2012 · Fuel system · 159,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda civic. The contact stated that the fuel pump assembly was leaking fuel and the contact was concerned that the failure could possibly result in a fire. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure, nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 160,000 and the failure mileage was 159,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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

Questions about the 2002 Honda Civic fuel leak

Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2002 Honda Civic?

5 of 703 owner complaints about the 2002 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 2002 Honda Civic?

There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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