Seven problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1997 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My engine light came on due to the fact that I needed to replace my O2 sensor. While attempting to replace it we noticed a crack in the exhaust manifold. When we took it to the shop we were told that this was a common problem with Honda Civics. Apparently they see the manifolds start to crack around 110,000 miles. The cost was nearly $700 to replace it.
Exhaust manifold is cracked and leaks. Manifold makes noise and exhaust gas can be smelled in the passenger compartment. This does not comply with fmvss requiring all exhaust gases be vented behind the passenger compartment.
Without warning muffler rusted out, dropped down and was dragging on the pavement. This car has been kept in a garage for 2 years and in a carport for 3 years.
While driving, pipes from catalytic converter fell off, consumer states muffler now needs replaced. Firestone tires size 14, dot number wz7jmnb466, replaced under 20000 miles.
The engine light came on and I took it to the shop to determine the cause. They told me that the exhaust manifold had cracked. They also told me that this is a common occurrence for the Honda Civic. The cost of repair will be over $600. 00 provided that this did not damage the oxygen sensor. If that is the case, then the cost will be an additional $100. 00 to $200. 00 more. Given that this is a common occurence, I felt that it may warrant further reporting to your organization.
After vehicle warms to operating temp. And the rpms are between 2000 and 3000. The vehicle bogs down, releasing the throttle or pushing in the clutch pedal and the vehicle idle is normal. If the throttle is pushed down and the rpms rise, the problem goes away. When this occurs the vehicle can bog down and then straighten out the speed will resume to where it should be. This is an intermittent problem with no rhyme or reason associated with it. I have had the vehicle in the shop several times and have asked countless number of people. Internet search had shown that other people are having the same problem and no one has an answer as to the cause or the relief. This has been happening as long as I have owned the car and I noticed it the first time I drove it. I bought is used and it had no warranty. Vehicle needed exhaust manifold and tires when I bought it. Nothing else was mentioned. I feel this is a hazard, as it is unpredictable and it has occurred in parking lots, as well as on the open road. I have read other people having this problem and it seems to be only with the Honda 1. 6 liter sohc vtec 16y8 engine. This is the engine that I have in my Civic ex.
The check engine light illuminated, the dealer informed consumer the manifold was cracked and it had deteriorated the catalytic converter. Please provide any further information.