2004 Honda Civic: fuel pump failure

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 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 Jul 8, 2008 · Fuel system · 73,023 miles · NC

First incident was when my gas gage marked 1/2 full, drove to work approximately 10 miles and the gage showed empty and the gas light came on. I knew I didn't use that much gas. The same day, the gage showed back at 1/2 full. Several incidents followed where I would fill my gas tank and the gage would not move until later that day to show that I would put gas in my car. I would inform the people at the honda dealership where I get all my work done but there is only one time that was annotated on my records that they checked this at 15,000 miles. I have a couple of friends, husband and family members that know about this happening to my car because I always mentioned this to them and how the dealership never found nothing wrong with my car. It was very frustrating and I would never have my car below 1/2 a tank because I never knew if it was marking right or not. The last time I took it to the honda dealer to check it out because it was not working correctly, they told me it needed a battery, they did not mention anything about a fuel pump being wrong or bad, so I replaced the battery that cost me $149.00. I have all my work done at the honda dealer and have all the maintenance done there as well because I felt honda's were reliable cars. I was going to buy another honda civic but after this, I will never buy another honda car again and will inform the public about this incident so they can be aware of this. People that own honda's may not be aware of this little incident and may just ignore it which may cost them money later on. Think of the thousands of dollars honda can make off of these people. I see so many hondas out there. If I had been aware of this, I would made sure my records were properly annotated. Being a female, sometimes we're taken advantaged of. I do not feel I should have to pay for the fuel pump that needs replacing since I have done all the maintenance on my honda.

Filed Aug 29, 2007 · Fuel system · 53,000 miles · PA

First the check engine light comes on. Then the car started running poorly like it was starving for gas. Then it died. Seemed like the fuel pump was bad. I had it towed to honda to get it fix. When the service lady called she treated me like a child. She told me I was just low on gas like I am some kind of moron. I explained what had happened to her and she just shrugged me off and said there was nothing wrong.($80.00) next day check engine light comes on again and had another mechanic look at it. Checked the code and replaced the o2 sensor. (300.00) next day check engine light lights again and I take it back to the mechanic. Finally they listen to me and check the fuel pump. From what I learned there is a faulty plastic clip on the fuel pump that holds the pressure regulator to the pump. It unclipped itself and the connection separated. The mechanic talked to honda and the honda man said it was a pretty common occurrence lately. The fix, replace the fuel pump. ($330.00) so after 710.00 and an 80.00 tow the car is finally fixed.