1999 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 | |
| 1999 | Honda Civic | 26 Civics, 8.7 months of data per Civic, average 142800 miles85 |
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1999 Honda Civic
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| Honda in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 136000 | 0 | A/C compressor failure. Replaced compressor and recharged A/C. |
| Dec | 2012 | 147000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 194000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 194000 | 2 | Constant over heating replaced radiator and hoses |
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 111000 | 100 | Engine mount replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 116000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 83700 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 83700 | 600 | worn out pads and rotors. |
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 209000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 216000 | 850 | Had to replace all 4 fuel injectors |
| Nov | 2012 | 218500 | 220 | oil pan gasket leak fixed/parts replaced |
| Jan | 2013 | 221000 | 800 | timing belt and water pump were maintenance items also replaced 2 engine mounts that were broken |
| Mar | 2013 | 223000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 139000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 140300 | 250 | Front passenger corner needed to replace a ball joint. |
| Jan | 2013 | 149000 | 270 | Hydraulic clutch's master cylinder needed replacing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 151000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 160580 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 161800 | 25 | The starter died. I was able to go to a pick and pull and get a starter for $25 and replace it myself. |
| May | 2013 | 156240 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 160000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 160000 | 230 | Replaced leaking oil pan. |
| Honda in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 130000 | 356 | AC charge |
| Honda in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 155000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 157480 | 120 | Replace lower right ball joint, car was sold and this was the only problem found in the safety check. |
| Honda in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 111000 | 217 | brake shoes rear |
| Apr | 2013 | 119000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Honda in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 92000 | 750 | Timing belt and H2O pump replaced. Mechanic is a pro but did this on the side. The 10 days in-shop reflect that. $750 is my est. We actually bartered. Feel free to change my answers to better reflect intent of survey. |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 165000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 179700 | 600 | Maintenance: Timing belt, water pump (both working fine but prophylactically replaced), and valve cover gasket (which had slight leak). |
| May | 2011 | 182000 | 285 | Driver's door window regulator failed. |
| Jun | 2011 | 183000 | 414 | CEL > bad crank speed sensor (which is integral to the distributor assembly) > replace distributor assembly |
| Oct | 2012 | 197000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 145000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 159000 | 750 | Water pump failed unexpectedly. Car needed to be towed. Original water pump had been replaced at mileage recommended by manual. Water pump and timing belt were replaced. Fan belts also replaced (normal wear and tear). |
| Dec | 2010 | 170000 | 1400 | Rear bushings needed to be replaced (first time). Oxygen sensor was replaced (first time). |
| Apr | 2013 | 194000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 98700 | 225 | Exhaust was getting loud from an open seam in exhaust pipe. |
| Jun | 2010 | 104000 | 220 | A/C was low on coolant, had it refilled and several valves replaced. |
| Feb | 2011 | 116000 | 430 | Muffler was shot, replaced. Wheel bearing replaced. |
| Jul | 2011 | 127000 | 280 | Other wheel bearing was going bad, replaced at independent shop. |
| May | 2013 | 155000 | 650 | Water pump and timing belt were replaced. |
| Honda in South Africa | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 81220 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 96720 | 0 | Brake pads worn, driver's side caliper binding. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 162000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 165000 | 330 | Muffler and exhaust line replaced - this has been done every 2-3 years since I have owned the vehicle. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 94000 | 1700 | Timing belt $US 800, New Tires $US 390 Driver power window $US 400 Gear shift cable $US 200 Exhaust $US 200 |
| Feb | 2011 | 96000 | 12 | Replace headlight bulb, Self. $US 10 easy |
| Apr | 2011 | 97700 | 800 | Rear suspension bushings. Alignment problem. |
| Apr | 2012 | 106700 | 679 | New front brake pads and rotors Throttle body. Dealer said it needed fixing. This was $US 150. Brakes was $450. Total with tax was 679 |
| Apr | 2013 | 115500 | 592 | Replaced Ball Joins. Oil Change. Rotated tires |
| May | 2013 | 116000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 170000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 175000 | 460 | Timing Belt Replaced. This is the 2nd time being replaced. First time @ 80K. |
| Jan | 2010 | 175700 | 50 | Had to replace Rear Trailing Arm Bushings. This is a first for this car. And I have had since new! |
| Sep | 2012 | 205000 | 120 | Replaced alternator for the first time. |
| Honda in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 133000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 139000 | 500 | replace brake pads and rotors |
| Jan | 2012 | 143700 | 500 | engine tune-up |
| Mar | 2012 | 145000 | 700 | Replaced the radiator and hoses. |
| Sep | 2012 | 155000 | 900 | Replaced fluid reservoir and hoses. |
| Mar | 2013 | 158000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 74000 | 100 | heat shield rattle |
| Aug | 2011 | 74000 | 190 | hood release |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 145000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 153000 | 450 | Cracked exhaust manifold. Require replacement of one piece catalytic converter and manifold. Converter was in good shape. Replaced both before and after oxygen sensors. |
| Jan | 2009 | 165000 | 550 | Intermediate exhaust pipe broke and was dragging on ground. This piece of exhaust had been previously replaced with aftermarket parts in 2003. |
| Sep | 2009 | 172000 | 0 | Air conditioning failing to cool passenger cabin. High pressure (160 psi) on low pressure side indicates a blocked line. There is also evidence of compressor failure. Will consider repair in spring of 2010 pending condition of car. |
| May | 2010 | 189000 | 210 | Replaced alternator. |
| Jun | 2010 | 190000 | 250 | Lubricated sliders and replaced front brake pads. Replaced left CV driveshaft, Replaced left lower ball joint. |
| Dec | 2010 | 200000 | 450 | Replaced timing belt and water pump. Primary hood latch disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated. |
| May | 2011 | 208300 | 120 | Brake warning light came on due to low fluid in reservoir. Rear drum brake shoes were worn enough to draw enough fluid out of master to trigger low level switch. Replaced shoes and drums, bled brakes. |
| Sep | 2011 | 210000 | 0 | Primary hood latch would not lock, hood was only being held down by backup latch. Hood latch adjust nine months previously by garage. Cleaned and adjust hood latch. |
| Honda in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 110980 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 111600 | 1250 | Both control arms replaced. Brake pads and rotors replaced. Exhaust clamp replaced. Brake lines replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Honda Civic 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 105000 | 180 | Driver power window is skipping at the top; gear tooth had worn down/broken. Same window was replaced 6 years ago after falling off the track. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Honda Civic 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Honda in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 168000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 172000 | 150 | Rear main seal leaking. Replaced seal and replaced clutch disc and pressure plate also throw out bearing. |
| May | 2009 | 175000 | 120 | Check engine light on and would try to die when coming to a stop. Bank one sensor one oxygen sensor heater malfunction. replaced oxygen sensor with new one and cleared code. good as new. |
| Aug | 2009 | 181000 | 160 | A/C would not cool in traffic. Condenser fan shorted out and was inop. |
| Apr | 2010 | 191000 | 300 | Low fluctuating idle. replaced iac valve and changed oil. Also had a code P1508. Knock sensor came apart replaced knock sensor also. |
| Oct | 2010 | 197000 | 100 | Had oil leak - discovered gasket for VTEC solenoid had ruptured at the bottom. Replaced the gasket to repair. |
| May | 2012 | 217000 | 150 | A/C was not blowing cold air. |
| Honda in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 141980 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 147860 | 130 | Exhaust was rusty (snow belt) and a connection between two parts of the exhaust broke. The car was extremely noisy. Installed a flex pipe for a cheap repair. The car is now more powerful than when I bought it with 198,000 Km. |
| Mar | 2013 | 150660 | 350 | The suspension was noisy and over bumps there was a tug on the steering wheel. A ball joint needed replacing, and the mechanic said it was a safety issue. |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 114000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 134000 | 138 | Cat Back Exhaust. Muffler tip had rusted off and a rust hole on the pipe. |
| Mar | 2013 | 149000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 106640 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 107880 | 590 | Failing wheel bearings in front passenger/rear driver corners Cracked rubber motor mount was replaced |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 59520 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 61380 | 632 | Replace front suspension components. Bushings had free play, so replaced lower ball joints and upper control arms that also include ball joints. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 132680 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 168020 | 110 | Driver's side upper control arm replaced due to bad balljoint |
| Sep | 2011 | 184140 | 300 | AC had quit working a couple of years ago - turned out to be the AC clutch. Owner replaced clutch and had AC system recharged. |
| Honda in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 148000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 149000 | 0 | car needed ball joints, rack and pinion (inner tie rods), CEL on (EGR solenoid-rear), needed new brakes all around, a/c broken |
| Honda in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 134000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 144000 | 90 | Self-repaired. Took down catalytic converter, thought catalyst was broken and rattling, found top heat shield was broken. Secured with exhaust strapping. Replaced muffler, previous (aftermarket) was cheap and rusting. |
| Jun | 2011 | 152000 | 326 | Front right coilover broken at bottom, not safe to drive. Replaced strut assembly and sway bar links. Also fixed vibration at high speeds. Self repair, no labor paid except alignment after replacement. |
| Oct | 2011 | 156000 | 90 | Broken front left motor mount, felt movement when shifting. Attempted repair, broke nut within frame. |
| Aug | 2012 | 166500 | 50 | Parking brake cable seized on. Rear right drum heated up and destroyed brake shoes and part of wheel cylinder. Replaced parking brake cable and shoes on rear right (left shoes had plenty of wear left). Brake pedal falling to floor (turns out it was just really spongy). Bled brakes, no effect. Replaced master cylinder, no effect. Found out front pads were seized in the caliper slides and only rears were working. Replaced pads. Fixed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 170000 | 10 | Left headlight out, replaced both |
| Honda in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 143000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 151000 | 0 | AC Pulley/bearing seized up causing AC belt to squeal and eventually break. Living without the AC as it robbed the engine of the tiny horsepower it has anyway. |
| Dec | 2011 | 151000 | 0 | Driver side window fell off the track; trim holding the rear of the window against the door came loose. Dug the trim piece up and fiddled around with it until it was working correctly again. |
| Mar | 2013 | 161000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999 Honda Civic 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 128000 | 0 | We don't drive the car much because the transmission is going out. It is a HX model and according to the dealer, Honda gave up on the cvt transmission in the HX. |
| Jul | 2008 | 130000 | 0 | The car was sold for parts in July 2008 after the CVT failed. |
1999 Honda Civic
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Honda in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 202000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 204000 | 60 | Replaced upper ball joint on the drivers side front suspension. |
| Feb | 2011 | 216700 | 450 | drivers side front bearing was going out. Replaced the bearing at the repair shop I go to. Cost with labor was about $400. Did not have to replace the hub, thank goodness! Vehicle is running good as new again - everything's OK! |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Honda Civic
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 176000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 188000 | 75 | stalling, lack power, eng light. |
| Honda in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 71300 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 74400 | 800 | Engine light was on, mechanic discovered two holes, removed and replaced front pipe, intermediate pipe and gaskets as well as oxygen sensor |
| Nov | 2011 | 75020 | 0 | rusty brake and fuel lines |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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