Engine problems of the 1998 Honda Civic

Four problems related to engine have been reported for the 1998 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2003

Distributor failed while driving on freeway causing the vehicle to lose engine power. I coasted to a stop in the middle of traffic, unable to restart the engine.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2001

A carbon buildup causes valves to stick and makes vehicle inoperable. Vehicle will not start. This happens intermittently. This problem happened first time in may 2000. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated there were no updates or recalls. They do expect recall between now and next year.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2001

Electical problem not fixed yet, engine timing prob caused valve damage, head work required. . . Paid by owner, Honda notified.

4 Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/21/1997

Vehicle vibrates due to main bearing failure.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1998 Honda Civic

Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	16
Engine Exhaust System problems	13
Engine problems	5
Car Stall problems	5
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	3
Engine Oil Leaking problems	3
Gasoline Engine problems	2
Check Engine Light On problems	2
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems	1
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	1
Radiator problems	1
Blown Head Gasket problems	1

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