Complaints
143
Crashes
13
Fires
9
Injuries
16
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Honda Civic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
Seat Belt Issues
Avg mileage:171,757 mi
Crash-related:1
#215 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition
Fires:1
#37 complaints
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Honda Civic.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belt Issues | 18 | 1 | — | 171,757 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 15 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Trunk Lid | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Seat Belt Issues
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
171,757
Electrical System:Ignition
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Honda Civic — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Honda Civic reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Honda Civic has 143 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belt Issues with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Honda Civic?
Top reported problems: Seat Belt Issues (18 complaints, avg 171,757 mi); Electrical System:Ignition (15 complaints); Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage (7 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Honda Civic?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 171,757 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Honda Civic?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Honda Civic include 13 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 16 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Honda Civic have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Honda Civic as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Honda Civic?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Civic reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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