1998 Honda Civic Honda Civic 1998

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1998 Honda Civic repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 70 repairs.
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1998 Honda Civic other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1998 Honda Civic

Engine not specified

150000 mi

US $250
Power window on drivers side does not roll down smoothly and came off the track at one point. Elected to fix later. 

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1998 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

153000 mi

US $250
The radiator had a leak and was replaced. 

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1998 Honda Civic 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

200000 mi Car broke down in area with limited mechanic availability. We were soon to get rid of car anyway. (Very old; check engine light on/off for 4 mos.) We found freelance mechanic willing to take title of car and we could walk away. 

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1998 Honda Civic 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

116300 mi The glass in the drivers side door came out of its track and I was unable to put the window up all the way. This may be due to the cold weather. 
99000 mi

US $360
A part inside the driver's side door handle broke and door could not be opened from the outside. 

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1998 Honda Civic Other Problems

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