2001 HONDA CIVIC Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Honda Civic. This model year has 1,128 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.
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Worst 2001 Honda Civic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Airbag Malfunctions
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Honda Civic. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 409 | 6 | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 317 | 120 | 3 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 87 | 7 | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 63 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 62 | 8 | 7 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 54 | 4 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 47 | 9 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 44 | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 41 | 9 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 38 | 7 | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 38 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Visibility | 35 | 3 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 31 | 8 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 29 | 7 | 1 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 24 | 4 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 20 | 8 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 17 | — | 1 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 16 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 11 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2001 Honda Civic. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 400 most recent complaints of 1,128 total. View all on NHTSA ↗
I recently bought a 2001 honda civic, 5speed. It was driving fine, until it suddenly started making grinding or weird noises. I couldn't shift and now the gears are locked up. It happened suddenly after no problems.
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer recall 19/076 (NHTSA Campaign Number was unknown) regarding the Takata Air Bag, and the remedy was completed on March 28, 2025. When the vehicle was being repaired, the contact stated that they used t…
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
I am going down the road at 65mph and car loses all power, compression, speed... Starts shuttering, stuttering & shaking the car then it dies... It doesn't matter the conditions, whether I'm in city or on road... It does it anywhere and unexpectedly, never know when it's going to…
The fuel pump stops intermittently causing the potential for crash due to the car shutting off and loss of power steering
The car set on fire causing by airbags explosion and electrical issues and I got myself burned trying to stop the fire
The SRS light came on and stayed red indicating defective airbags.
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the high-beam headlights failed to function as needed. The contact stated that the running lights and low-beam headlights were operable. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dea…
I read and article about the advisory made by the Honda and the U.S. Government to "do not drive" for the 2001 through 2003 vehicles with Takata inflators that have a high possibility of exploiting and hurling shrapnel in a crash.
Changed entire braking system Booster, ABS Main, Calipers, ABS Module, rooters, pads and STILL BRAKES LOCK. Brakes get hot and car stops any where on the Road, until it COOLS down the BRAKES UNLOCK. 201 466 6198 Angelica
2001 Honda Civic stopped moving in the middle of the road. While in the middle of driving vehicle lost power but remained running. A whining noise was observed which turned out to be the transmission pump. The vehicle would not go into forward or reverse and I was left stranded i…
The recall is on my airbags
PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL PART OF THE IGNITION, CAUSING MY CAR TO CUT OFF, OR IT LEAVES ME AND MY KIDS STRANDED!!! EVEN THE SRS LIGHT IS ON, AND WHEN I LOOKED UP THE RECALL INFORMATION, THERES RECALLS ON BOTH AND THE DEALERSHIP IS DECLINING TO SERVICE MY VEHICLE. THIS IS A MAJ…
recall for the airbags inglator recall
Driver seat feels off track, won’t catch onto bracket when adjusting seat.
THE CAR SMOKE AFTER SITTING FOR A FEW MINUTES
SEAT BELTS ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO FASTEN. IT TAKES SEVERAL QUICK JABS WITH THE BELT INTO THE RECEIVER TO GET BELT TO LOCK IN PLACE SO BELT IS ENGAGED. OTHERWISE BELT CANNOT BE WORN VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THIS ALL STARTED AS SOON AS I RECEIVED OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE IN ABOUT 2007.
I'M NOT EVEN SURE IF THIS IS THE RIGHT CHANNEL BUT HERE GOES... I'VE CALLED TO GET MY RECALL FIXED AND NOBODY EVER WANTS TO CALL ME BACK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT EVEN. I TRIED THE NUMBER WHERE YOU TEXT THE RECALL COORDINATORS? BUT THEY REPLIED THE NEXT DAY AND ONLY WAITED 10 M…
MY CAR SMELLS STRONGLY OF GAS. HUNTING FOR THE CAUSE I NOTICED GAS COMING FROM A HOLE UNDER THE CAR ABOUT RIGHT WHERE THE FUEL PUMP IS LOCATED IN THE BACK SEAT. AFTER REMOVING THE BACK SEAT I NOTICED THE FUEL PUMP IS PRETTY MUCH SITTING IN A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE. YOU CAN SEE A SLOW…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2001 Honda Civic.
Recalls for 2001 Honda Civic
27 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2001 Honda Civic. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2001 Honda Civic — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Honda Civic reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2001 Honda Civic has 1,128 NHTSA owner complaints, 150 crash-related, and 27 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Transmission / Drivetrain (409 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Honda Civic?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (409 complaints). #2: Airbag Malfunctions (317 complaints). #3: Engine Problems (87 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Honda Civic?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2001 Honda Civic?▾
The 2001 Honda Civic has 150 crash-related complaints and 15 fire reports out of 1,128 total NHTSA complaints. 134 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2001 Honda Civic have any recalls?▾
Yes — 27 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2001 Honda Civic. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2001 Honda Civic?▾
The 2001 Honda Civic has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Transmission / Drivetrain issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Civic reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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