Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Honda Civic
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Honda Civic has 27 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,079 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Newest 20 recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V499000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V501000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V182000 Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V268000 Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V370000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V320000 Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V700000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E104000 CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V512000 CNG FUEL TANK THERMAL INSULATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E044000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E040000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E038000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E032000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E025000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 402 complaints
- Air Bags 309 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 62 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 62 complaints
- Electrical System 58 complaints
- Suspension 52 complaints
Of the 1,079 complaints on file, 147 report a crash and 15 a fire; across all 1,079 complaints, owners report 132 injuries and 6 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Honda Civic has a below-average rating mainly due to numerous airbag recalls and over 1,000 complaints, with significant issues in the powertrain and airbag systems. Although common failures exist, recall campaigns mainly target airbag inflators issues. The high recall count indicates potential repair needs, but comprehensive failure data is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 120,000–160,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | very common |
| Airbag system | Unknown | $500–$1,000 | common |
| Engine cooling | 150,000–180,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 100,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant replacement every 30,000 miles
- Spark plugs replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed shifting or slipping
- Airbag warning light
- Engine overheating
- Unusual vibrations while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Honda Civic at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.