1998 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories
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Honda Civic Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 1998 | Honda Civic | 16 Civics, 7.0 months of data per Civic, average 156500 miles Small sample size. Join or 16 Civics, 7.0 months of data per Civic, average 156500 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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1998 Honda Civic
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| Honda in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 114000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 114000 | 490 | Timing belt change, as well as the other three belts. |
| Honda in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 174000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 178000 | 200 | Power window fails into intermediate position. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 141000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 142000 | 1200 | transmission completely died, got one installed used 40k on it |
| Jan | 2012 | 143000 | 1200 | Completely died, replaced with used one. |
| Feb | 2012 | 144000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 134000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 150700 | 250 | Air conditioner stopped blowing and was blowing hot before it stopped all together. Power window on drivers side does not roll down smoothly and came off the track at one point. Elected to fix later. |
| Jun | 2011 | 166000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 180000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 180000 | 50 | AC compressor failed |
| Honda in Cyprus | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 80600 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 83700 | 500 | Engine light goes on and off at times. Must be electrical, something with the sensors. Car working fine otherwise. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 90000 | 200 | Timing belt replacement including water pump change as advised best to replace at same time worn nearside track rod end replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 178000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 182000 | 600 | Alternator problem. Had to replace it. Then it made new problem with wiring system so had to replace battery then change whole sensor. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 48980 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 48980 | 200 | Air compressor damaged |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 197000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 197000 | 550 | Failed a smog test for high NOx |
| Honda in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 239000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 245000 | 100 | Dead battery, went to Wal Mart and got a new one, replaced, now Good To Go! |
| Honda in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 157000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 157000 | 193 | Oil pan gasket needed replacing. |
| Honda in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 249000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 256000 | 1600 | Problem with wheel.. replaced both CV axles then ended up replacing the trailing arm suspension units in the rear. |
1998 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Honda in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 150000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 151000 | 230 | Engine light came on and car stalled at idle when warm. Oxygen sensor replaced. Burning oil when sold. |
| Honda in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 61000 | 35 | Worn break pads on front wheels replaced. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 128000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 128000 | 200 | Needed a whole new muffler and exhaust system. Did an oil change and tune-up. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 103000 | 150 | Wheel bolt became crossthreaded, needed to replace. Replaced tie rod rod ends due to wear. |
| Sep | 2011 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 165000 | 0 | Hard gear change experienced for about a week. Whenever I moved from 0-20 and 20-40 as if I'm manually changing the gear and fail to use clutch. Eventually its fixed on its own. Visited the shop anyway as I've taken an appointment. |
| Apr | 2012 | 170300 | 0 | Brake pads wear and replaced. |
| Nov | 2012 | 178700 | 600 | break pads replaced and regular maintenance has been done. |
| Dec | 2012 | 180000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 168000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 170000 | 1840 | car cigarette lighter hanging out by wiring front left CV boot torn open rear brakes at 1mm; replaced rear brake drums/shoes trailing arm bushings cracked; replaced trailing arm bushings front left hub and bearing shot (extreme wobble, replaced hub and bearing |
| Jan | 2011 | 191000 | 550 | standard timing belt job |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 136000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 136000 | 40 | Temperature of engine gradually increased; would increase while the car was stopped but decrease while the car was moving, although not to usual temperature level |
| Feb | 2009 | 139000 | 130 | Shop said to replace either radiator or another part in engine, but the part/labor would equal >50% of the car's worth. Decided not to repair. |
| Apr | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 171000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 172000 | 20 | noticed that it takes time before the radiator cooling fan cuts-in. took out the thermostat and checked for opening temp--182F.. replaced with a new one that opens at 170F |
| Sep | 2011 | 199000 | 500 | leaking oil into coolant, replace head gasket |
| Oct | 2011 | 201000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 87000 | 1000 | Cooling system was leaking from two hose fittings. After hoses repaired, radiator cracked and needed replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 153000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 153000 | 250 | The radiator had a leak and was replaced. |
| Feb | 2009 | 168000 | 450 | A/C blower motor died. Had front pads changed and rotors machined. Oil Change. |
| Jul | 2011 | 188000 | 0 | Both front axles replaced and a single broken motor mount replaced. |
| Feb | 2013 | 202500 | 392 | Distributor cap coil. |
| Mar | 2013 | 203000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 148000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 150000 | 1200 | Engine mount broken. Radiator hoses bad. Front brake pads worn. |
| Mar | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1998 Honda Civic 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Honda in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 86800 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 102940 | 230 | New gasket between J-pipe and down-pipe flange. |
| Jan | 2013 | 120900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 197000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 200000 | 0 | 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. |
| Honda in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 98000 | 350 | Broken motor for drivers window |
| Jul | 2011 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 111000 | 700 | Rear brakes changed (drums, pads, & wheel cylinders). Half-axle replaced (boot had cracked, which led to rusting & fatigue of the original axle). |
| Jan | 2010 | 120000 | 330 | Muffler O2 Sensor |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 87420 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 96720 | 230 | Muffler fell off. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 172000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 173000 | 650 | Hondas have a scheduled maintenance where the timing belt, water pump, and all belts are replaced every 90K miles. I did that when I first bought the car with about 90K miles on it. Engine was trouble free. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 115000 | 150 | oxygen sensor need replacement |
| Mar | 2008 | 115000 | 0 | Front pads and rotors. |
| Jan | 2011 | 125000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 133920 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 135160 | 500 | power window motor brake pads replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 153140 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 70060 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 70680 | 110 | Misfiring of one of the cyclinders. New sparkplugs and computer reset |
| Sep | 2007 | 71920 | 190 | Something about oxygen sensor. |
| Dec | 2007 | 74400 | 245 | Oxygen sensor replaced |
| Feb | 2008 | 75640 | 187 | Exhaust pipe rusted out at muffler-joint. Replaced muffler. |
| Sep | 2008 | 81220 | 800 | Complete replacement of rotors, pads and shoes |
| Dec | 2008 | 81840 | 450 | Oil pan was getting a little rusted and was replaced as a cautionary action. |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 99000 | 600 | front wheel bearings |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 213000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 214000 | 1020 | Head gasket leak, exhaust in cooling loop, coolant in exhaust. |
| Sep | 2010 | 216000 | 0 | New rear brake pads, drum machined |
| May | 2011 | 218500 | 35 | Body rust, mostly where fender liner clips into front structural body element. Some quite deep. |
| Apr | 2012 | 223000 | 30 | Left front engine mount AC compressor clutch |
| Sep | 2012 | 224000 | 0 | Welded a hole in the resonator exhaust pipe left when a support hanger tore free. |
| Mar | 2013 | 225000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Honda Civic 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 99000 | 360 | A part inside the driver's side door handle broke and door could not be opened from the outside. |
| Dec | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 187000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 189000 | 0 | Oil leak when sold. |
| Honda in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 116500 | 0 | The exhaust developed a hole and was very loud 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. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 36000 | 150 | Replaced muffler. |
| Jul | 2012 | 37000 | 600 | 1 Front bumper separated from frame. 2 Restore clear coat on trunk lid. |
| Dec | 2012 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 Honda Civic
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 172000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 173000 | 300 | Strut Replacement Front |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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