1995 Honda Civic Problems

Below Average Complaints

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

19941996
Complaints
252
Crashes
103
Fires
3
Injuries
83
Fatalities
5
Recalls
0

Worst 1995 Honda Civic Problems

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

#169 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Avg mileage:110,000 mi
Crash-related:65
#213 complaints

Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner

#312 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:181,429 mi
Crash-related:7
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Honda Civic.

Air Bags:Frontal
69
complaints
Crashes
65
Fires
Avg Miles
110,000
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
181,429
Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
141,178
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
96,000
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Axle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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1995 Honda Civic — FAQ

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

Is the 1995 Honda Civic reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1995 Honda Civic has 252 NHTSA complaints, 103 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 69 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Honda Civic?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (69 complaints, avg 110,000 mi); Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner (13 complaints); Airbags (12 complaints, avg 181,429 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 1995 Honda Civic?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 120,589 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Honda Civic?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Honda Civic include 103 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 83 injuries, and 5 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 1995 Honda Civic have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 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 1995 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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