Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1984 Honda Civic. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗FUEL:FUEL PUMP
- Summary
- UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, MECHANICAL FUEL PUMPS MAY DEVELOP FUEL LEAKAGE AT CRIMPED SEAM BETWEEN THE TWO FUEL PUMP HALVES.
- Consequence
- FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CREATES APOSSIBILITY OF A FIRE.
- Remedy
- INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
STRUCTURE:HOOD ASSEMBLY:LATCHES
- Summary
- PRODUCTION TOLERANCE ERRORS COULD ALLOW ACCIDENTAL HOOD OPENING. IF THE HOOD IS NOT SECURELY LATCHED IN THE FULLY LOCKED POSITION, DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED OR HITTING A LARGE BUMP COULD CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE HOOD LATCHES AT NO CHARGE.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:SHAFT CHAIN:PROPELLOR:DRIVE
- Summary
- LEFT DRIVE SHAFT MAY DEVELOP CRACKS, AND MAY BREAK UNDER HEAVY LOADING SUCH AS THAT CAUSED BY RAPID ACCELERATION. THIS DEFECT ORIGINATED IN A MANUFACTURING PROCESS WHICH HAS NOW BEEN IMPROVED.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT DRIVE SHAFT ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY CORRECTED, AT NO CHARGE.
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Owner complaints (5)
5 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 2 | 40% |
| Structure | 2 | 40% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 20% |
| Power train | 1 | 20% |
| Service brakes | 1 | 20% |
How 1984 compares with other Civic years
Best and worst Civic years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 3 |
| 1985 | 15 | 2 |
| 1986 | 35 | 3 |
| 1987 | 39 | 3 |
| 1988 | 46 | 3 |
| 1989 | 69 | 1 |
| 1990 | 91 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 41 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,650
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 217 g/mi
- EPA class
- Two Seaters
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 41 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | 38 / 47 / 41 | $1,650 | 217 | |
| 1.3 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | 36 / 45 / 39 | $1,700 | 228 | |
| 1.3 L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual | 32 / 39 / 35 | $1,900 | 254 | |
| 1.3 L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual | 31 / 37 / 33 | $2,050 | 269 | |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | 28 / 35 / 30 | $2,250 | 296 | |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | 28 / 35 / 30 | $2,250 | 296 | |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | 27 / 32 / 29 | $2,300 | 306 | |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | 26 / 32 / 29 | $2,300 | 306 | |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | 26 / 33 / 29 | $2,300 | 306 | |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | 26 / 33 / 28 | $2,400 | 317 | |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | 25 / 30 / 27 | $2,500 | 329 | |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | 24 / 29 / 26 | $2,600 | 342 | |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | 23 / 26 / 25 | $2,700 | 356 | |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | 23 / 26 / 25 | $2,700 | 356 | |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | 23 / 27 / 25 | $2,700 | 356 | |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic | 23 / 27 / 25 | $2,700 | 356 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 1984 Civic for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
1984 Honda Civic FAQ
How many recalls does the 1984 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 88V117000 (fuel pump), 83V131000 (latch), 83V132000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1984 Honda Civic problems?
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel system (2), Structure (2), Engine and engine cooling (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 1984 Honda Civic get?
EPA rates the 1.3 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 38 city, 47 highway and 41 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 1984 Civic compare with other years?
Among the 1981–1990 Honda Civic model years at least five years old, the 1981 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1990 the most (91). The 1984 drew 5. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.