The 1987 Honda Civic has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,159,286 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS95V1030011995-05-243,700,000 affected
Defect
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN…
VISIBILITY88V1800001988-11-18360,198 affected
Defect
UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTACT UNIT COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISLODGED.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AND WOULDAFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY.
Remedy
INSTALL A CONTACT UNIT HOLDER THAT WOULD PREVENT LOOSENING.
EQUIPMENT87V1710001987-10-2999,088 affected
Defect
OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.
Consequence
VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210.
Remedy
UPGRADE EXISTING MANUALS BY INSERTING ADHESIVE BACKED CORRECTION PAGES.
Complaints by component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
13
1crashes2injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
2crashes2injuries
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
2
1crashes1injuries
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
2
2crashes2injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
1
SEAT BELTS
1
Total complaints41
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1987 honda civic crx. The vehicle has hankook radial max a/s (na) tires. While driving 55 mph, the front passenger side tire bounced up and down and caused the vehicle to pull to the right. The contact stated that he did not notice anything after inspecting the tire. The…”
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving the fuel system failed without warning. The fuel system lines have been replaced twice, the first time by a dealer, the second time by an independent repair shop. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. The mechanic determined the fuel system…”
“No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak”
“Consumer vehicle will surge at speeds of around 30 mph. Vehicle not taken to dealer yet.*ak”
“While driving vehicle started to swerve. Consumer inspected vehicle, and noticed support rod arm for rear axle was torn from frame on left side.*ak”
“Ball joint assembly failed while driving at low speed. *mjs”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Honda Civic as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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