1992 Honda Civic Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1992 Honda Civic. Part of Generation 5 — 1992–1995.

19911993
Complaints
113
Crashes
29
Fires
4
Injuries
31
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1992 Honda Civic Problems

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

#123 complaints

Electrical System:Ignition

Fires:2
#216 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Avg mileage:70,000 mi
Crash-related:15
#37 complaints

Tire Defects

Avg mileage:77,528 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Honda Civic.

Electrical System:Ignition
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
16
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,528
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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1992 Honda Civic — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1992 Honda Civic reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1992 Honda Civic has 113 NHTSA complaints, 29 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Ignition with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Honda Civic?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Ignition (23 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (16 complaints, avg 70,000 mi); Tire Defects (7 complaints, avg 77,528 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 Honda Civic?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,291 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Honda Civic?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Honda Civic include 29 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 31 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Honda Civic have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Honda Civic as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Honda Civic?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Civic reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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