1981 Honda CivicProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1981 Honda Civic, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 9, 1996. Updated daily.
Where the 1981 Honda Civic has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1981 Honda Civic recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1981 vs. every other Civic year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Civic median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1981 Honda Civic, and the recalls they led to.
- SEAT BELT RETRACTORSNo recall
What Civic owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DRIVING DOWN ROAD, STOPPED COMPLETELY, TRIED TO GET BACK HOME, NOTICE SMOKE FROM UNDERNEATH, THEN VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES NEAR PASSENGER SIDE. *AK
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