1990 Honda civic crx spontaneous failure while driving at 55 mph. *Mr noise was heard coming from the distributor area followed by the emission light coming on. The consumer suggested that the distributor issue may be that same as described in the 1990 and 1991 recall. *Sc
Engine & cooling
Honda CRX Engine problems by year
2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Honda CRX's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Latest CRX engine complaints
While exiting freeway at 30 mph temperature gauge went to hot, and vehicle started smoking and died. Vehicle was purchased used, and on the same day it died. Please provide any further information.*Ak
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data