2004 Honda Civic fuel system problems

Filed Oct 10, 2022 · Fuel system, Seat belts · CA · 1 injury

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Filed Jan 25, 2020 · Fuel system, Transmission · 80,000 miles · OR

This model car has a documented issue with the start clutch performance. This issue creates a safety hazard due to the unpredictable acceleration it causes. Despite re-surfacing procedures, the issue will return. This is not simply a wear issue, the part(s) and/or design are faulty. This is common knowledge among honda mechanics who are familiar with this model. Please let me know if you need more info or details.

Filed Dec 11, 2018 · Fuel system · 146,000 miles · NJ

Takata recall: top of fuel pump under back seat cracked on top with no other visible damage causing fuel to spray in to the compartment under the seat resulting in strong fuel fumes and gas leaking under the car around the exhaust system which can result in a fire or health issues associated with gas fumes.

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Fuel system, Lights · 224,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda civic. While driving at various speeds,the headlights became dim and hindered the contact's visibility. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the reflector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 224,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda civic. While at a fuel station, the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank was fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Fuel system · 160,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda civic. The contact noticed a fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the fuel pump was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2011 · Fuel system · CA

I have a 2004 honda civic sedan I took my car to scott robinson honda in torrance california for a smog check without any mechanical problems my car passed the smog check without any problems. I left the facility one day later my car had the check engine light on. Went back to the dealer and they came up with a code that they said it needed a new catalytic converter . I became skeptical about this recommendation so I started looking through the owner's manual and read that an engine light on could be possibly a loose gas cap. So I decided to buy a new original fuel cap I went to the dealers parts department and purchased a new fuel pressure cap I noticed that the replacement cap did not look like the original but the part department person said that it would work just fine I then replaced the original fuel pressure cap. After a few days the check engine light turned off until a few days later the light came back on then I check the fuel pressure cap and it is loose I tighten it and in another day the check engine light is off. And it keeps doing this until now sometimes on sometimes off I also see that my fuel level gauge erratic it has been like this since I bought my car but I just did not think that this could be a problem I hope that something gets done about this thank you for your help.

Filed May 11, 2009 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · ME

While driving on the highway, gas pedal linkage suddenly disengages causing rapid deceleration. This has happened for the third time. After two previous repairs, the honda dealer assured me this would not happen again. This is dangerous as I was in the fast lane when the car stops moving. I had to quickly engage the cruise control and maneuver off the highway using the accelerate and decelerate buttons.

Filed Mar 13, 2009 · Fuel system · 38,000 miles · NY

My 2004 honda civic has approximately 38,000 miles on it. One day while driving home the check engine light comes on and tells me the oxygen sensor bank 1 sensor 1 heater sensor circuit is bad. The error code is p0135. Make a long story short numerous people have ran into this problem which occurs right outside of warranty. Brought it into honda dealer and got charged $602.34 for a twenty minute job. I couldn't pass inspection with the check engine light on so I was forced to do it. I did not notice and decrease in fuel economy at all.

Filed Aug 21, 2008 · Fuel system · NY

I have 2004 civic and I have a problem that is similar to one about the gas tank indicator. It started after my 30k service at the local honda dealership. But, I did not complain to them, as I really do not trust these people. (they had quoted me for a full service, and then called me at work to say they had to replace the cabin filter, so added another $80... Total to well over $500.) I knew if I went in with a problem they would take me for a ride again. Anyway the problem went away after I added stp fuel cleaner a couple of times into a full tank. Wall mart has these for about $2.50 for three small bottles, each work a single clean. I love my honda. Nothing much wrong with the vehicle. It is just a good natured car, other than when trying to break gently at very low speed, as it has a tendency to jump. At low speeds, I now give my self space and I break with regular pressure. First, all cars will have some problems. Nothing mechanical can be perfect. So be aware of this when servicing a car. Secondly, the problem is mainly with dealers. Honda ought to crack down on these crooks by having set rules posted on doors of dealerships over pricing, what ought to be in a service, when the regular service is, etc. Even after the fuel affair was done with, I now watch how many miles I drive and fill it every 250 miles or so. That way it can never run out of gas. A few days ago I filled it up after 246 miles. It only needed 6.5 gallons to top it up! Yes, that is over 39 MPH on the highway mostly @ 65 MPH. We as consumer should complain. We need honda to be more aggressive with standards. If honest people sell cars for honda, the image is that much better. Honda ought to watch out. I have driven cars from the competition that is better and better. They are a major engine away from catching up, but in the area of customer service they are passing honda.