1984 Honda Civic Hatchback DX 5MT
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1987 Honda Civic MT 1.3 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Honda Civic 1.3 Luxe by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1985 Honda Civic 1.3 Luxe by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Honda Civic MT 1.3 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Civic 1.3, RL-60-ZY (51008007838) by louisznl from Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1984 Honda Civic Hatchback DX 5MT is a 76-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $6,473 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 76 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 84 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Civic Hatchback measures 150.0 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,473 ($20,248 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L SOHC inline-4 (carbureted) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 76 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 84 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 12-valve (3 valves/cyl.) |
| Bore and Stroke | 73.9 x 86.6 mm (2.91 x 3.41 in.) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Single 3-bbl. downdraft carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Final Drive | 4.266 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, front anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Trailing-arm solid beam axle, rear anti-roll bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vacuum-assisted front disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Rear drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 150 in |
| Width | 64 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1984 Honda Civic Hatchback DX 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1984 Honda CIVIC. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 22, 1988 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
NHTSA campaign 88V117000
Dec 7, 1983 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
NHTSA campaign 83V132000
Dec 7, 1983 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
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.
NHTSA campaign 83V131000
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1984 Honda CIVIC
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Honda CIVIC. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 2 |
| Gasoline | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1984 HONDA CIVIC. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.