1992 Honda Civic Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1992 Honda Civic, and owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1992 Honda Civic
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Automatic transmission (power train)
A retaining clip that connects the transmission shift cable to the shift lever actuating rod can have insufficient retention pressure and may eventually come off after repeated shift lever operation. If this happens, the position of the shift lever may not match the actual transmission gear position.
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved retaining clip.
98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1992 Honda Civic have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA; 25 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 26 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 106,135 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 17 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1992 honda civic. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start after being parked and turned off for approximately 20 minutes. After repeated attempts, the contact was ab”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 30, 2011 · Electrical system
“1. I do not know what events lead up to this failure. 2. Ignition key cannot be removed approx. 90% of the time. (car is in park.) this problem developed about two years ago. Have to leave the key in”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 11, 2010 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1992 Honda Civic (Civic HB VX). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–43 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–39 / 31–49 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5/1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Honda Civic model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Honda Civic model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1992 Honda Civic
How do I know if my 1992 Honda Civic has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1992 Honda Civic; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Honda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 94V063000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Honda models
- Accord24,554 complaints
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- Odyssey12,749 complaints
- Pilot9,325 complaints
- Fit2,196 complaints
- Ridgeline2,186 complaints
- HR-V1,853 complaints
- Passport1,660 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.