1992 Honda Civic electrical system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1992 Honda Civic — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 able to start the vehicle. The failure had since recurred every time the vehicle was operated. An…”
filed Jun 30, 2011
“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 the ignition which can cause a problem with my insurance company if the car is stolen. 3. Mechanics…”
filed Aug 11, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 3 | 13% |
| 2025 Civic | 6 | 9% |
| 2024 Civic | 5 | 4% |
| 2023 Civic | 15 | 6% |
| 2022 Civic | 38 | 4% |
| 2021 Civic | 17 | 12% |
| 2020 Civic | 34 | 16% |
| 2019 Civic | 36 | 9% |
| 2018 Civic | 58 | 8% |
| 2017 Civic | 99 | 17% |
| 2016 Civic | 118 | 11% |
| 2015 Civic | 27 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Honda Civic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.