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#BS-2001-HONCIV-40DA

2001 Honda CivicProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,357 owners and 27 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,357
Crashes
206
Fires
20
Recalls
27
TSBs
424
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,357 complaints, 206 crashes, 20 fires, and 27 recalls. Complaint rate is 13.4x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

683 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission slipping

77 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
3

transmission wont engage

63 complaints • Severity 9.1/10

$X,XXX
4

exhaust manifold cracked

40 complaints • Severity 7.4/10

$X,XXX
5

exhaust manifold cracked

40 complaints • Severity 7.4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

289 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 91K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

79
0–30K
117
30–60K
206
60–90K
166
90–120K
134
120–150K
111
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (206 reports) • Median: 91K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (289 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission289 (21%)
Airbags200 (15%)
Drivetrain89 (7%)
Air Bags:frontal60 (4%)
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module43 (3%)
Engine39 (3%)
Lights38 (3%)
Electrical33 (2%)

2001 Honda Civic: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Civic, with 289 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 91,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 91K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Civic, with 200 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Civic, with 89 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2001 Honda Civic, with 60 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

7
00
142
01
108
02
93
03
103
04
62
05
60
06
46
07
87
08
100
09
183
10
56
11
34
12
48
13
51
14
38
15
32
16
31
17
20
18
21
19
11
20
7
21
3
22
5
23
4
24
2
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Honda Civic. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (27 recalls)

01V182000Jun 2001

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND COUPES. THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FILLER NECK TUBE HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE.

01V183000Jun 2001

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT IN THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AFTER TESTING. THIS RESIDUAL WATER COULD CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL DUE TO CORROSION.

01V329000Oct 2001

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE AIR CLEANER BOX COVER MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED, AND A BROKEN PLASTIC PIECE COULD TRAVEL INTO THE INTAKE CHAMBER.

01V380000Jan 2002

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

02V051000Mar 2002

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.

+ 22 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (4)

2 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

EA15001OpenOpened Feb 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

EA21002OpenOpened Sep 2021

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

PE14016ClosedOpened Jun 2014 · closed Mar 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

RQ09004ClosedOpened Nov 2009 · closed May 2010

RUPTURING DRIVER'S AIR BAG INFLATORS

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

This is the worst model year for the Honda Civic according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2001 Honda Civic vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

1,357

Class avg

101

13.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,357 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 27 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2001 Honda Civic: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Honda Civic?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Honda Civic is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 289 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Honda Civic reliable?
The 2001 Honda Civic has 1,357 complaints, 206 crash reports, and 20 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 13.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Honda Civic problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2001 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Honda Civic has 27 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Civic problems start?
Based on 813 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 91,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2001 Honda Civic data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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