1983 Honda Civic Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1983 Honda Civic. Part of Generation 2 — 1980–1983.

19821984
Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1983 Honda Civic Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

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

#21 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

#31 complaints

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1983 Honda Civic.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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