Most common 1995 Honda Civic problems
Share of the 199 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Honda Civic complaints by model year
Best Civic years: 2011, 2021, 2014. Years to avoid: 2022, 2016, 2018, 2023, 2017. Compare all years →
What 1995 Honda Civic owners say
Air bags all 76 →
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the front driver side air bag deployed without incident. The failure occurred while the contact was traveling 20 MPH on smooth pavement. The failure caused the contact to crash into a ditch. The contact sustained neck injuries and received medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was able to be towed and repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but they were unable to determine why the air bag deployed. The air bags were not replaced when the vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the driver and the passenger side air bags inadvertently deployed and caused the driver to crash into a ditch. There was no impact to the vehicle. A police report was not filed. The contact suffered from neck injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle sustained severe front end damages and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Seat belts
The airbag in this car does not work. I have been hit twice, and know as a fact the airbag "did-not deploy" either times. My seat-belt on the drivers side is wearing away from it rotting away, I put some wood glue on the belt to stop any deterioration on the bag. I called the palm springs; ca Honda dealer and they stated my car is not covered. Please call me at [redacted]. Thank you.
On March the 11,02,I was in a bad accident it was about 10 pm,a car was sitting in the street with no light on a I hit the back of her car and her car was okey but ky car the front end was push to the engine doing this time when we hit the other car my seat belt did not hold me and my air begs did not come out .I took pictures of my car two was hit in the accident if you can help us please do so thank you.
Transmission & drivetrain
My car was parked on the right had side of the road, front wheels turned towards the curb. I turned on the ignition, put the car into drive and it accelerated out of control over the sidewalk and up into a front yard, slowing down over a bonsai tree. I shifted the gears into reverse and the car accelerated backwards, still out of control (brakes didn't work) until it crashed into a tree on the sidewalk and came to a halt. I had a passenger and 2 other witnesses but Honda say they can not "duplicate" the acceleration problem. Dt
When making a left or right turn there is a clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. It sounds like something is going to break. The vehicle was taken to a dealership where consumer was informed that the axle andcv boot need to be replaced. Please provide any further details.
1995 Honda Civic engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 39 / 50 / 43 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 25 / 33 / 28 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 25 / 32 / 28 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 23 / 31 / 26 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Honda Civic a good car?
Based on 199 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Civic rates better than average: 47% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Civic at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Honda Civic?
The air bags — 76 complaints, 38% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the seat belts (16) and transmission & drivetrain (14).
How many recalls does the 1995 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 Honda Civic. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Honda Civic?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2021 and 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2022, 2016, 2018, 2023 and 2017. See the full Honda Civic years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Honda Civic problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 131,000 miles; 10% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.