2004 Honda Civic electrical problems

Filed Mar 3, 2019 · Electrical, Seat belts · 70,000 miles · SC

Driver side sear belt does not retract. It has been replaced before by the dealer. Front mud flaps are to low and are damages and need replacing. Electric plug socket does not work (lighter and cell phone)

Filed Dec 3, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 85,000 miles · ID · fire · 1 injury

My 04 civic wiring almost set my car completely on fire. The whole electrical harnesses where melted the car without warning started blowing smoke out of the air vents, I pulled over and the car was thick with smoke. The wires under the hood and inside the car all the way to the trunk were all melted. I towed the car to the dealer and they had to replace all the eletrical and sensors in the whole car. It cost over $3100. To replace everything, the car somtimes wont start and the computer has to be reset to start also the air bag light is now on., the dealer said every electrical component on the car might need to be replaced, computer etc. But it will cost about $4000+ dollars and its possible that the air bag will not deploy in an accident., 2004 honda civics are unsafe to drive., driving honda civics are dangerous and no one should buy them.

Filed Apr 30, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 60,138 miles · FL

My key would come out of the ignition while not in park, the vehicle sometimes does not fully go into park unless forcefully pulled back into park so sometimes the vehicle wouldn't be in park all night or while in public parking lots. My honda made key had to go into the ignition facing perfectly one way to start the car then the ignition completely refused the key and wouldn't turn once it accepted it. While I was trying to get my key to turn the ignition the car, in a public gas station parking lot, was not even in park even though I was completely able to turn the car off and take the key out of the ignition. My ignition no longer turns at all, I've already checked that the chip in my key is still functioning properly. Police officers tried to help me correct the issue without any success. The electrical system is now also acting up since this incident the radio flashes instead of staying on, I am now unable to change the time on the radio clock and my interior lights had to be removed because they refused to shut off.

Filed Apr 13, 2016 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda civic. The contact stated that the passenger's side front window, rear passenger's side window, and rear driver's side window seized in the open and closed positions on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the passenger's side front window regulator needed to be replaced however, the cause of the failure on the rear windows was inconclusive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 98,500 miles · IN

I noticed my airbag or seatbelt light came on so I took it to a honda facility to have it fixed. They did repair work but a week later the light came back on and will not go off. I've also had my driver side window electric replaced but am still having issues with the window rolling up when it rains. That is the only time I have issues with the driver side window.

Filed Apr 4, 2014 · Electrical · 168,878 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine and battery warning lights. The vehicle was restarted after the contact received a jump start. This failure recurred over twenty times within a year. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v106000(electrical system), however, the contact's particular year was not included. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 168,878.

Filed Jul 8, 2013 · Electrical, Seat belts · 158,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda civic. The contact stated the steering wheel locked without warning while entering the drive way and the steering wheel could not be turned. A private mechanic inspected the vehicle and located the failure in the ignition switch. The mechanic was able to place the vehicle in neutral gear into neutral in order to move the vehicle to a safe area. The contact also stated the drivers seat belt retracting system failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 158,000.

Filed May 13, 2013 · Electrical · 79,650 miles · AZ

On this particular day, I twice had difficulty getting the key into the ignition. The first time it took about 30 seconds to succeed in inserting the key. The second time it took a full 5 minutes. I had never had this problem before. I am now leaving the key in the ignition until I can get it repaired. This sounds like a symptom of the problem covered by the 2003 civic recall, but honda america refuses to cover it. They did say I'm welcome to send them the diagnostics when I go to get it repaired to see if they'll consider covering it. The report I filed with them is #[xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 12, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 25,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he attempted to unlock the front driver's door manually. The contact stated that he experienced difficulty inserting the key and once the key was inserted, he experienced difficulty turning the key. The failure progressed until the key would not turn when inserted in the door lock. The failure also occurred on the front passenger door. In addition, the same failure occurred with the trunk and ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on various occasions to have the door lock cylinders replaced. The ignition key cylinder was also replaced. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 25,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2012 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · AL

My key will not go into the ignition, leaving me stranded in an area where I do not want to be stranded.