Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1997 Honda Civic

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1997 Honda Civic. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the hood latch (one problem).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Honda Civic

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
2
Hood Latch problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1997 Honda Civic

The Door Latch problem

I have had numerous problems with my power windows in my 1997 Honda Civic ex. The windown will only go back up halfway and gets off track, it has been in the shop several times. I finally placed the window regulator and it worked for about a week and then got off track again.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

Vehicle would not start in November of 2000. Dealership tested battery to see if this was cause. Mechanic replaced battery, and vehicle still would not start. Mechanics then replaced entire alternator, and this corrected defect.   Read details...


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