Trunk Lid problems of the 1998 Honda Civic

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

1 Trunk Lid problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2000

Rear trunk lid will not stay open if vehicle is on an incline, on one occasion consumer opened the trunk lid, bent over and reached inside the trunk, the lid came down on his head injurying him.

2 Trunk Lid problem

Failure Date: 05/18/1998

Trunk lift springs are totally ineffective and allow trunk lid to drop suddenly striking any person or object in its path.

3 Trunk Lid problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1998

While opening truck lid falls immediately on occupant which may cause injuries. Honda said it's a poor design of truck. Please provide further information.

4 Trunk Lid problem

Trunk lid won't stay open.


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