Seats Related Problems of the 1998 Honda Civic

Table 1 shows four common seats related problems of the 1998 Honda Civic. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat recliner (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the mid/rear seats assembly (one problem).

Table 1. Seats related problems of Honda Civic


Recently reported Seats problems of the 1998 Honda Civic

The Front Seat Recliner problem

After being rear ended at approximately 50 mph , the consumer struck the vehicle in front of his vehicle and the driver seat back broke. The air bag did not deploy.   Read details...

The Mid/rear Seats Assembly problem

Rear seat belt does not tighten up when the belt is activated. Also, bolt that holds the seat in place failed when child safety seat was placed in the rear seat. Seat belt has been replaced once, and has failed again. Dealer has been contacted.   Read details...

The Seat Broken problem

The vehicle was at an exit when a truck rear ended the vehicle, throwing the car 69 feet into another vehicle. Airbag did not deploy, and the front seat broke. Dealer contacted. One person was injured in accident.   Read details...


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