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1987 Honda Civic Sedan 5MT

The 1987 Honda Civic Sedan 5MT is a 76-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $8,914 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.

It makes 76 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 84 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 26 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).

The Civic Sedan measures 164.0 inches long on a 96.5-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$8,914 ($25,502 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.5L SOHC inline-4 (carbureted)
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower76 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque84 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 12-valve (3 valves/cyl.)
Bore and Stroke73.9 x 86.6 mm (2.91 x 3.41 in.)
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Injection TypeSingle 3-bbl. downdraft carburetor
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Final Drive4.266
Fuel Economy
City26 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined28 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, front anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionTrailing-arm solid beam axle, rear anti-roll bar
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVacuum-assisted front disc
Rear Brake DiscRear drum
Dimensions & Weight
Length164 in
Width64 in
Height55 in
Wheelbase96.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Honda CIVIC. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 24, 1995 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

NHTSA campaign 95V103001

Nov 18, 1988 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTACT UNIT COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISLODGED.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE AND WOULDAFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY.

Remedy: INSTALL A CONTACT UNIT HOLDER THAT WOULD PREVENT LOOSENING.

NHTSA campaign 88V180000

Oct 29, 1987 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.

Consequence: VEHICLES MANUAL INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS210.

Remedy: UPGRADE EXISTING MANUALS BY INSERTING ADHESIVE BACKED CORRECTION PAGES.

NHTSA campaign 87V171000

39 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Honda CIVIC

Owner Complaints

39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Honda CIVIC (6 mention a crash, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seat Belts21
Vehicle Speed Control4
Fuel System2
Gasoline2
Hydraulic2
Power Train2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 13, 2008 · Tires
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 HONDA CIVIC CRX. THE VEHICLE HAS HANKOOK RADIAL MAX A/S (NA) TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BOUNCED UP AND DOWN AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO…”
Jun 7, 2006 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FUEL SYSTEM LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE FIRST TIME BY A DEALER, THE SECOND TIME BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP…”
Sep 23, 2003 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE FUEL LINE LEAKED WHICH CAUSED A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. *AK THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. LIQUID GASOLINE…”
Sep 18, 2002 · Seat Belts Crash 1 injury
“NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK”
Mar 20, 2002 · Power Train
“WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED TO SWERVE. CONSUMER INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND NOTICED SUPPORT ROD ARM FOR REAR AXLE WAS TORN FROM FRAME ON LEFT SIDE.*AK”

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 1987 HONDA CIVIC. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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