2001 Honda Civic LX
1HGEM21521L040307
Vehicle history report for the 2001 Honda Civic LX (VIN 1HGEM21521L040307). Silver, coupe, 1.7L 4-cyl 115 hp, gasoline. 137,154 mi reported. Registered in Ca. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2001 Honda Civic.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2001 Honda Civic.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 1,128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Honda Civic, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 2 involved a crash 🔥 1 involved a fire 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 1128
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2001 Honda Civic.
POWER TRAIN
I recently bought a 2001 honda civic, 5speed. It was driving fine, until it suddenly started making grinding or weird noises. I couldn't shift and now the gears are locked up. It happened suddenly after no problems.
NHTSA ODI #11726092AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer recall 19/076 (NHTSA Campaign Number was unknown) regarding the Takata Air Bag, and the remedy was completed on March 28, 2025. When the vehicle was being repaired, the contact stated that they used their personal diagnosis machine and received the code FF510001. The contact stat…
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11709583AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
NHTSA ODI #11673395AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2001 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
NHTSA ODI #11655455VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I am going down the road at 65mph and car loses all power, compression, speed... Starts shuttering, stuttering & shaking the car then it dies... It doesn't matter the conditions, whether I'm in city or on road... It does it anywhere and unexpectedly, never know when it's going to do it but it's dangerous it's not just once, it's every time I drive the car! N…
NHTSA ODI #11603132FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel pump stops intermittently causing the potential for crash due to the car shutting off and loss of power steering
NHTSA ODI #11594683ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
The car set on fire causing by airbags explosion and electrical issues and I got myself burned trying to stop the fire
Fire · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11557446AIR BAGS
The SRS light came on and stayed red indicating defective airbags.
NHTSA ODI #11519386+ 1120 more complaints on record.
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1HGEM21521L040307 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2001 Honda Civic.
Does the 2001 Honda Civic have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2001 Honda Civic. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2001 Honda Civic?
Comparable 2001 Honda Civic listings run roughly $1,000–$3,100, typically around $1,924 (from 190 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2001 Honda Civic get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2001 Honda Civic at about 30 mpg combined (27 city / 34 highway).
Data last checked 18 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.