1998 Honda Civic engine problems
The 1998 Honda Civic has 57 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
57
Engine complaints
11%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND HIT THE CURB AND ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1998 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA has 57 complaints about the 1998 Honda Civic engine — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.