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2001 Honda Civic repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (4%)

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2001 Honda Civic repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (33%)

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Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 93000 mi US $2500	Tranny blew.

Honda Civic in Missouri, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012 242000 mi US $2300	Transmission went out.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Nov 2008
Nov 2008 81840 mi	SRS AirBag computer module needs to be replaced. Approximate cost to fix: $600 part+$150 labour.

Honda Civic in Oregon, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
Mar 2010 118000 mi US $180	Wheel bearing died- shop replaced whole suspension knuckle as it was easier/just as good. It was also cheaper to do this than replace the bearing by itself- replaced with used (40k mi) part.

Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2006 - Apr 2009
Mar 2009 77500 mi	New rear shocks required.

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Honda Civic in Louisiana, United States Jul 2007 - Nov 2022
Dec 2007 166000 mi US $45	P1361 P1362 codes, "No/Intermittent TSB Sensor" One failure, recovered within one hour to normal operation. Cost covered tow truck roll fee (but no tow needed), and meter to read ODB II codes. Found Honda TSB 01-083 covers this problem, but will not
Jun 2008 167000 mi US $190	Lower control arm front bushings replaced. Shop did not tighten lower anti-roll bar links, done by user Right outboard CV joint boot open and leaking grease. Replaced right side drive line assembly with remanufactured assembly, non-Honda part. TDC (Top dead center) sensor replaced on engine. Car would throw OBD code 1391 and 1392 when hot (idling in traffic or extended highway driving). Sensor had hairline crack on one side. Engine reverts to low power/2800 max RPM safe mode when sensor fails
Sep 2008 174000 mi US $380	After filling fuel tank with a particularly fast nozzle, driver/fueler noticed an unusual sound when the pump switched off. The fuel tank had cracked at the joint between tank and fuel pipe nipple. Driver ordered a fuel tank wholesale.
Jun 2009 181000 mi US $900	CV boot cracked and loose on right side, mechanic authorized to replace with rebuilt assembly. No rebuilts were available, so mechanic provided new OEM replacement at no extra charge.
Jun 2010 190000 mi US $1600	Clutch slave cylinder (also replaced master as precaution) Car stalled on roadway. Towed to local shop, they diagnosed immobilizer and advised I have it towed to dealer. Bad tank of fuel - almost clear liquid, suspect ethanol or water contamination Dealer also said "timing belt was 3 degrees off" and replaced that. Car did not have any trouble before the faulty fuel, I suspect this was a ripoff. Dealer also said "timing belt was 3 degrees off" and replaced that. Car did not have any trouble before the faulty fuel, I suspect this was a ripoff.
Jun 2012 207000 mi	Starter turned slowly and ultimately failed, replaced starter assembly. Push-started the vehicle to get to shop (not a tow, but almost). Clutch pedal safety switch was replaced after failure. Push-started vehicle to get to repair shop.
Feb 2013 213100 mi US $450	Radiator developed a split along top seam.
Nov 2013 219900 mi US $57	Radiator replaced, was itself a replacement less than 1 year old
Aug 2014 223800 mi	Low beam headlights are intermittent, both sides. 2001 Civic was been recalled for faulty switch. Replaced in 2007. Problem appears to have recurred.
Dec 2014 228000 mi US $10	2006 or 2007 Dealer recall repair of turn signal stalk failed at wire crimp. Owner disassembled steering column cover and resoldered the connection. NHTSA 10006745 / TSB 022404 Hood latch mounting cracked and broke off, removed hood latch mechanism and replaced with strap.
Jun 2015 231000 mi	Fuel door release cable became balky, disconnected from fuel door.
Sep 2015 232000 mi US $625	Compressor failure, replaced and recharged system. Both front hubs replaced, ball joints replaced
Dec 2015 239000 mi	Rear main crankshaft oil seal, which has been leaking for 2-3 years, began profuse one quart per 20 mile leakage in November 2015. Car is awaiting owner's friend's available to fix in driveway. Also will replace clutch.
Feb 2016 239000 mi US $500	Constant oil leak from rear seal Profuse sudden leakage, turned out to be $9 VTEC solenoid gasket. OIl seals could have waited. Also changed transmission power and drivewheel axle seals. Replaced all motor mounts, bushings were worn. Compressor replacement
Sep 2016 244000 mi US $121	Alternator failed on road trip in Taylorville, IL Purchased remanufactured alternator and found a local shop to replace. $110 labor, $119 part
Jul 2018 255000 mi US $8	Clutch slave cylinder, already replaced by local garage, appears to have slow leak. Clutch fluid reservoir was empty and clutch pedal failed to operate clutch. Replenished reservoir, pumped the pedal, and clutch function was restored. Considering self-repair options for clutch slave cylinder. Also suspect some leakage from clutch master cylinder based on old (2+ years) stain on top of driver floor mat, on firewall. Slave cylnder replacement was over 4 years old, so arguably not shop's fault, but part did not last nearly as long as original.
Dec 2018 265000 mi US $50	Continuing to battle water leaks into the cabin on driver side front.

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - May 2008
Oct 2007 153000 mi US $250	The automatic transaxle failed. It started slipping, gradually got worse, then failed completely. Cost to have it repaired by the dealer was about $4000. I bought another car to drive, shopped for a replacement, and eventually found one on Ebay for $250.0
May 2008 168000 mi US $69	Replaced passenger side axle shaft and cv joint assy.

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2016
Jun 2015 165000 mi	Replaced clutch Replaced control arm bushings

Honda Civic in Connecticut, United States May 2013 - Aug 2017
Aug 2013 124000 mi US $350	Battery indicator light came on steady. Bad alternator. Replaced with an aftermarket unit and now battery indicator light flashes intermittently. Installed a second aftermarket alternator, same issue persists.
Jan 2014 135000 mi US $625	Lower ball joints replaced, transmission fluid replaced, oil change and alignment. Bulk of cost was lower ball joints at approx. $500.
Feb 2014 136700 mi US $75	Check engine light on, checked code at auto parts store, bank 1 02 sensor. Replaced o2 sensor and check engine light went off. Gas mileage improved too.
Jun 2014 145000 mi	Check engine light came on. Code P1457. Honda TSB 02-026 recommends replacing EVAP Two-Way/Bypass Solenoid valve. I cleared the code and did not replace anything. Waiting to see if code reappears.
Jul 2014 146200 mi	Engine Light came back on, same code as before. P1457. I ignored it for a week and it went away by itself.
Dec 2015 181000 mi US $250	3rd atlernator I've replaced on this car. Under 2yr warranty - that's why the cost is so low. Voltage regulator went. Killed the battery.
Jul 2016 190000 mi	Check engine light - Throttle position sensor voltage. Car runs fine so I have not fixed it.
Aug 2017 211000 mi	CEL, throttle position sensor issue cleared up on its own.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
Jan 2015 207080 mi C $400	Fuel Door wire line snapped and had to be replaced.

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Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Jul 2011
Jul 2009 73000 mi US $3000	Purchased with bad transmission, not driveable. Rebuilt transmission and replaced torque converter. Replaced motor mounts.
Jul 2011 90000 mi	Car developed a severe vibration believed to be a transmission problem. Decided to trade in the car rather than fix - since the transmission was already rebuilt once.

Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2018
Jul 2012 41000 mi US $397	replaced bearing on front right and also did an alignment.
Oct 2013 45200 mi US $667	Alternator went bad.
Jul 2014 47300 mi US $480	rubber holder of bearing cracked; replaced.
Sep 2015 53000 mi US $84	AC blowing hot air. dealer cleaned system and recharged.

Honda Civic in California, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2015
Feb 2010 122284 mi US $3270	Replaced 2 front lower control arm bushings Transmission rebuild Replaced engine mount
Nov 2011 147360 mi US $308	Replace front engine mount Replace front stabilizer links
Dec 2012 162163 mi US $26	Changed camshaft cap to stop oil leak
Jan 2014 178000 mi US $110	Replaced primary oxygen sensor. Have been noticing declining emissions performance in annual tests. Won't know if this helped until the next test, though the exhaust no longer smells as rich. Replaced PCV valve. Have been using 1-1.5 quarts of oil every 5,000 miles, and had some oil seeping out around the edges of the valve cover. Seems to have helped, but too soon to be sure.
Feb 2014 178700 mi US $11	Replaced driver's side headlight.
Aug 2014 184000 mi	Blown head gasket diagnosis. Coolant shoots out of radiator neck when radiator cap is removed and car is started with a cold engine.
Dec 2014 185000 mi US $1018	My Civic did not have a blown head gasket after all. A leak down test confirmed that the head gasket was not the problem. Instead, water pump was failing. Replaced it. AC compressor was making a noise and about to fail.
Mar 2015 185000 mi	Headlights were intermittently turning off or taking a few seconds to turn on. Blower motor resistor failed. A/C and heater fan would not work when turned on. Front passenger window could not be lowered using driver or passenger window controls.

Honda Civic in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2018
Jun 2013 94000 mi	rear tires developing a scalloped wear pattern that causes vibration at freeway speeds. Mechanic suggests it's from strut problems. I will get it looked at later, but for now it's just an annoyance.
Jul 2015 119500 mi US $50	one headlight was out. I replaced both.
Jul 2018 130000 mi US $2000	blown head gasket. engine overheated

Honda Civic in New York, United States Aug 2012 - Oct 2013
Apr 2013 253300 mi US $158	Alternator mounting bolt failed and fell out causing lack of tension. Bolt and belts replaced.
Oct 2013 256000 mi	V-Tec malfunction and crank sensor code

Honda Civic in Washington, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
Jan 2012 159000 mi US $1000	oil leak under timing belt crank shaft

Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Oct 2007 - Nov 2010
Dec 2009 158000 mi US $1350	My Check engine light came on and I needed to get a new emissions sensor and another sensor also. I also bought new tires (4).
May 2010 164900 mi US $800	VTEC engine sensor had to replaced. It was causing check engine light.
Oct 2010 172000 mi US $1280	I needed new bushings and struts. Parts of my exhaust system.
Nov 2010 172000 mi	Transmission failed.

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Honda Civic in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2015
Jan 2013 US $3000	crankshaft broke, rebuilt engine
Jun 2013 59000 mi	Axle broken, broken ball joint replaced steering pump engine coolant leaking. replaced waterpump gasket, ensured oil pressure sensor tight, and silicon oil pan
Jul 2013 59700 mi US $400	Replaced wheel bearings b/c mechanic said too loud, although I didn't notice any difference ball joint replaced
Sep 2013 63000 mi US $450	Engine coolant leaking. Water pump was leaking. Replaced after market water pump with OEM Honda water pump. MPG jumped avg 4mpg after water pump replacement. Car was twitching. Engine coil was burnt b/c liquids in it. Cleaned and dried. Replaced the worst engine coil with a used one lying around.
Aug 2014 88000 mi US $660	Struts on all four went bad. One in front leaking, while back creaks
Dec 2014 98000 mi US $200	Spark plugs, ignition coils replaced and cleaned
Jan 2015 73800 mi US $230	Alternator was making clacking sound, diagnosed to be from alternator. Replaced alternator, and everything is good again. It was like the car was having a diffAlternator was OEM from when the car was new, which is an impressive achieveme

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Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 170000 mi US $1000	Firestone repaired the car citing electrical shutdown due to low oil. Car does not even have this capability. A week later, car died again. It was the alternator as I had suspected and asked them to test originally. Had clutch replaced which didnt solve the grinding noise. Then had transmission bearings rebuilt. Cost 2600. Had ball joints and lower control arms replaced.

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Apr 2007 - Feb 2012
Oct 2007 93000 mi US $1200	Broken front engine mount; also alignment, 2 new tires and 90k service. tie rod bushings worn
May 2010 129900 mi US $60	AC/Heater fan would not work.
Jul 2010 132000 mi US $250	Replaced purge control valve
Feb 2012 145000 mi	Transmission needed to be replaced, along with differential and clutch. I was told the noise (whining) would get louder over time and eventually fail. I wasn't going to wait for that to happen.

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Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Aug 2014 - Mar 2015
Aug 2014 123000 mi US $300	Front struts worn out. One (front left) was leaking fluid. Made handing very poor. I ordered the struts and replaced myself. 4 wheel alignment was then required.
Mar 2015 126000 mi	While replacing timing belt etc, shop discovered oil pump seals and oil pan gasket leaking.

Honda Civic in Minnesota, United States Jun 2011 - Nov 2019
Jan 2012 174200 mi US $600	Control arm bushing, new control arm, new sway bar links
Feb 2012 175600 mi US $300	Replaced leaking camshaft seal.

Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada Jun 2009 - Sep 2011
Sep 2009 118420 mi C $700	Also needed to replace front passenger side brake caliper.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 C $4000	Needed an entire new AC system and due to the other elements that needed to be repaired. I decided to sell the car as it is rather than invest more money into it. Needed new will tie rod ends stabilizers and Ball joints Major oil leak from engine.

Honda Civic in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2016
Mar 2015 164000 mi US $400	Stiff shifting. Replaced clutch master and slave cylinders, fixed damaged undercarriage platic (unrelated, and no charge).
Feb 2016 170300 mi	Replace slave cylinder (replaced last year, must have been a faulty part, still under warranty)

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Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2016
Jul 2012 154000 mi US $500	Replaced TDC sensor; it was flaking out when it got hot, resulting in power loss and check engine light.
Aug 2012 154300 mi US $800	Replaced air conditioning compressor, some other A/C system parts, and refilled.
Jan 2013	Driver-side front signal fell backwards out of its fixture and was sitting inside the bumper.
Feb 2013 156000 mi US $370	Hood latch support plate had rusted through on one side, so hood flapped if car was going above 50mph. Eventually could have become dangerous, if other side had weakened and hood flew up with car in motion. Alternator belt had been sqeaking when car was cold for a while. Alternator failed; noticed because battery kept getting run down.
Nov 2015 175600 mi	Back left door would not unlock.
Jan 2016 177000 mi	Window wouldn't stay closed, so we took off the door panel, removed the window motor with its rusted out cable, and screwed the window shut.

Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2008 - May 2020
Jul 2008 121000 mi US $250	Muffler was making a constant noise. Additionally, everytime going over bump the muffler rattled. Replaced at midas.
May 2010 163000 mi US $240	Front Engine Mount replace 131.85 1 hour Cam Shaft Plug Replace 90.38 1 hour labor
May 2011 178000 mi US $611	Compliance bushings $301.00 (suspension- again!). Driver's Side Axle Seal replaced due to leaking 137.60, and others problems fixed equal to $170 for a total of $610.70. Engine problems/Others recommended to be fixed but not done = $950
Jul 2011 179500 mi US $803	Muffler, gasket, and hangers replaced- again. Midas covered the muffler under its limited warranty. Cracked Manifold- replaced to pass State Inspection. Manifold includes Catalytic Converter which is very expensive. This is a common problem in Honda Civics. Replaced cracked exhaust manifold- needed to pass state inspection. $803.00
Apr 2012 191500 mi	SRS light came on. Honda dealer diagnosed problem as seat belt sensor. Covered under lifetime warranty.
Jul 2014 217500 mi US $110	The car is 13 years old- the AC was no longer cold and was blowing out luke warm air. An AC check up and AC refill did the trick. Hopefully will last the life of the car.

Honda Civic in California, United States Oct 2011 - Aug 2013
Oct 2011 96000 mi US $90	Replaced driver's door switch (headlight warning buzzer wasn't working)
Mar 2012 100000 mi US $200	Loose wire causing intermittent problems with tail and dash lights.
Oct 2012 105200 mi US $950	Timing belt system replacement

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Sep 2006 - Feb 2012
Sep 2006 52080 mi	Initial kms when bought
Apr 2010 172360 mi C $160	Leak in the exhaust manifold...would have cost 1100 to fix, and wouldn't have passed emissions test. My brother bought an after market manifold and did the work himself (has a significant amount of mechanical experience).
Feb 2012	Engine light on unknown issue, sold it

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Apr 2017
Sep 2009 63240 mi C $200	Check engine light, software reflashed not sure what else was done - fixed
May 2012 120880 mi C $30	Muffler broke, had to be patched up (welded)
Dec 2012 134540 mi C $200	Broken lower ball joint, two front, replaced

Honda Civic in Florida, United States Apr 2013 - Nov 2016
Sep 2015 210000 mi	tranny dead
Nov 2016 209000 mi US $750	replaced transmission with a used trans from a 2004 model Civic EX.

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Dec 2006 - Apr 2013
Nov 2007 128000 mi US $55	Heat Shield causing loud repetitive rattling noise. The mechanics replaced the heat shield, but we still currently have the noise.
Mar 2008 134000 mi US $26	The issue with the heat shield has been fixed. After many unsuccessful trips, a different mechanic was able to install a screw in the heat shield, which took away the noise! What a relief, it sounds like our quiet Civic again!
Dec 2009 155000 mi US $1072	replaced compliance bushings

Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Feb 2013 - Sep 2013
Mar 2013 179180 mi C $455	clunk from front right, needed a new CV joint

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Dec 2012 - Nov 2014
May 2013 113000 mi US $400	Needed tie-rod end boots replaced. Cracked motor mount
Jul 2014 125500 mi US $200	Needed to have a sway bar bracket replaced, it was making noise.

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
Nov 2012 141800 mi US $2000	Master power window switch failed - would not roll passenger window down Compliance bushings, front struts, rear shocks

Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009 156000 mi US $1900	Transmission replaced, oil pump disintegrated in transmission.

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2010
Feb 2010 212000 mi US $970	Brake calipers wearing unevenly, so calipers, front hoses and all pads/rotors replaced.
Jun 2010 216000 mi	Honda-brand timing tensioner failed after 30k miles and took out the head. Mechanic fixed it for free. Worth $2700.

Honda Civic in California, United States - Apr 2010
Apr 2010 89500 mi US $680

Honda Civic in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011 107000 mi US $1800	A front strut was leaking fluid so the front two were replaced along with a brushing.

Honda Civic in South Carolina, United States Aug 2014 - Jul 2017
Jun 2015 153000 mi US $17	Needed new dipstick because it wasn't sealing well anymore.
Nov 2015 159000 mi US $136	Temperature was unstable, had to drive with heat on to maintain operating temperature Thermostat went bad.
Feb 2016 166000 mi US $660	Front end noise. Replaced strut mounts and sway bar links. Leaking steering rack. Replaced.
May 2016 172000 mi US $230	Replaced worn steering wheel, cruise control buttons, and outside a-pillar windshield trim.
Jun 2016 173000 mi US $330	A/C clutch went bad and made terrible noise. Window regulator failed. Had to tape window shut.
Apr 2017 191000 mi US $300	Leaking oil pan gasket and stripped drain plug. Replaced pan and gasket.

Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2015
Mar 2009 111000 mi US $50	Broken visor.
Sep 2010 125000 mi US $74	During state inspection shop damaged wheel lugs - Needed replacement. Original shop would not accept ownership of damage.
May 2012 149000 mi US $800	Replaced all 4 struts
Jun 2013 157000 mi US $50	Recharge
Mar 2014 168000 mi US $400	Tie-rod ends
May 2014 168000 mi US $120	Leaking AC Valve - repaired / replaced & recharged

Honda Civic in Washington, United States May 2013 - Nov 2018
Feb 2013 146696 mi US $292	shifter interlock solenoid replaced
May 2018 173000 mi US $997	replaced ac unit

Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
Aug 2015 156000 mi US $325	A crack in the exhaust manifold that appeared at an unknown prior time

Honda Civic in Missouri, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 121000 mi US $350	AC failure - replaced pressure cut-off valve
Jun 2009 129000 mi	ABS sensor lamp displayed. Cleaned sensor input.

Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 196000 mi	Engine block cracked and broke where exhaust bolt was attached. Car not fixable.

Honda Civic in Alaska, United States May 2009 - Jun 2012
May 2009 90000 mi US $2000	Automatic transmission began to slip in 2nd to 3rd, until it became barely driveable. Replaced with rebuilt transmission.
Mar 2010 95000 mi US $1000	Front shock dead, tie rod end broken
Aug 2011 100000 mi US $800	Muffler rusted through, taking cat converter with it. Replaced with used part.

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2019
Sep 2015 144000 mi US $200	Alternator had a break in the positive battery cable. Wouldn't charge battery. New cable installed from alternator to positive battery terminal.

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Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2010
May 2009 112000 mi US $190	Both front wheel bearings replaced.

Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009 183000 mi US $650	Cracked exhaust manifold.
Jun 2009 185000 mi US $424	Transmission solenoids replaced

Honda Civic in Nova Scotia, Canada Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009 88040 mi C $1800	The car was hesitant when shifting from second to third gear. Asked about the problem as it only happened when engin/trans was cold. Was told to forget about it; 40K later, the trans failed. Honda Canada sold me a refab trans for 800.00 less than retail.

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Honda Civic in Alabama, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014 248300 mi US $500	Head gasket failed. This led to overheating and a spark plug fouling after 20000 miles. Previous owner masked problem with stop leak.

Honda Civic in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2017
Jul 2015 164300 mi	Broke down on interstate. Found trouble code p1361 with Scanguage (no communication with camshaft position sensor). Cleared the code and drove home on backroads. Won't replace part because car isn't worth the labor.
Dec 2015 166000 mi US $40	Replaced leaky valve cover gasket.
Jun 2016 169000 mi US $100	Top dead center sensor replaced to resolve cam position error code.

Honda Civic in Nebraska, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2016
Jun 2011 147000 mi US $20	Replaced Front lower control arm front bushing. Other side is hosed too, as well as struts. Also tire. Need to do all those ASAP.
Jul 2011 149000 mi US $250	Replaced front struts and lower front control arm bushings.
Aug 2013 191600 mi US $200	Replaced passenger-side caliper pins as one was stuck.

Honda Civic in Washington, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2012
Feb 2010 106000 mi US $225	Was experiencing problem with dimming headlights and low voltage. Turn Signal light would turn on and stay on. Replaced alternator and battery. Didn't fix. Took car to dealer. Turns out problem was turn signal bulb (corroded). Took car to dealer. Turns out problem door was lock actuator.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
Oct 2010 159340 mi	Headlight bulb.
Jan 2011 159340 mi	When sold: The driver's seat was somewhat loose and the bolts to the floor needed to be tightened. The driver's seat belt was starting to show wear and would sometimes refuse to latch - though once it latched it always held. Needed simple replacement. The air conditioning sprung a leak several years prior and required a new condensor. A mechanic warned me the struts were starting to show wear and would require replacement within a year - this was the third or fourth time I would have had to replace the struts.

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2016
Mar 2011 122000 mi US $35	Broken sway bar link on left front. Bought new at parts store and replaced.
Nov 2011 137000 mi US $300	New front lower control arm bushings needed on both sides of vehicle. The driver's side had been replaced in 2009.
Feb 2013 143000 mi US $260	Right front stabilizer link replaced. When I bought the car, the other three were all broken and had to be replaced. Lower front control arm bushing replaced, front left of car. This part has been replaced 3 times now in about 4 years.
Mar 2013 144000 mi US $112	Exhaust flange bolt rusted and failed; welded flanges together.
Aug 2014 162300 mi US $407	Alternator bearing was seizing. Alternator replaced with a rebuilt unit.
Jan 2016 155000 mi US $1500	Carbon deposits on valves causing low compression in cylinder 3. Head was removed, cleaned and rebuilt.

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Honda Civic in California, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2020
Nov 2013 77200 mi US $335	2 broken motor mounts, replaced. noticed because car had rough idle
Oct 2017 113000 mi US $2200	Transmission failed. Was rebuilt.

Honda Civic in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
Mar 2015 163000 mi	Transmission failed, needed replacement.

Honda Civic in Washington, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2014
Nov 2010 188700 mi US $750	Smelled gas as I was driving stopped at a light, car stalled and after firing would not keep running. Towed to the shop, and they informed me the timing belt had jumped as the result of debris in the belt cover dislodging.
Feb 2011 191000 mi US $100	I had been noticing an occasional lack of interior heat over a couple of winter months, but the temp guage showed normal, then suddenly the guage spiked hot, immediately stopped the car and called my mechanic. Changed the thermostat.
Mar 2011 192000 mi	Overheating continued after thermostat,head gasket leaking,personally checked radiator function and radiator not functioning properly, needs radiator, and head gasket repair. Mechanic told me I had a blown head gasket and the cost to repair would be $1200.I surmised there was a reason it blew, possibly radiator, which he didn't mention.The car sits, perhaps I may get a low mileage engine replacement.
May 2011 192000 mi US $1100	The engine was disassembled and all major systems checked for funtion and wear, head and block machined and put back together. New radiator hoses and sensors with regard to the cooling system replaced.
Jan 2012 198000 mi	Heard clunk over bumps and mechanic checked , both lower control arms need replacing and left strut has broken, also left axle.
Feb 2012 198300 mi US $400	went to dealer for airbag recall and they noticed the balljoints and quoted a reasonable amount so I had it fixed front end shimmy after pothole or expansion strip, a mechanic said it was left front strut.
Jun 2012 200000 mi US $1000	replaced control arms and both front struts

Honda Civic in Arkansas, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013 223000 mi US $100	thermostat

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Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2015
Dec 2011 168000 mi US $450	Original CPU malfunctioned resulting of engine misfire. Once replaced, no more misfire.
Jun 2015 224000 mi	Rebuilt CVT

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Honda Civic in Bulgaria Jul 2016 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016 43400 mi	Both the front springs went, really strange

Honda Civic in Washington, United States Jul 2013 - Nov 2019
Sep 2013 165000 mi US $1600	Compliance bushings failed, struts blown. Replaced both. Engine mounts failed. Modified with aftermarket polyurethane inserts and replaced one mount. Input Shaft Bearing failed. Bought replacement tranny, had it rebuilt, and replaced tranny myself. Input Shaft Bearing failed. Bought replacement tranny, had it rebuilt, and replaced tranny myself. Installed new clutch.
Apr 2014 178000 mi US $200	O2 sensor failed. Replaced.
Oct 2014 180000 mi US $750	Leaked exhaust gas into coolant and would overheat. Replaced headgasket had head rebuilt.
Jan 2015 185000 mi US $550	Attempted to weld up exhaust. It cracked again. Had to replace. Catalytic converter is part of exhaust manifold, so part is expensive.
Apr 2015 186000 mi US $60	Temperature switch in HVAC system fails when it gets hot.
Aug 2016 199000 mi US $300	Engine running rich, engine code for catalytic converter out of range. Replaced clogged injectors.
Oct 2017 207000 mi US $50	Began running on three cylinders. Diagnosed to be a bad coil. Replaced all four coils as a set.

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Dec 2006 - Jan 2015
Jun 2007 114000 mi	Leaky head gasket resulted in slow oil leak that went unnoticed by shop after oil change.
Nov 2011 155000 mi US $450	Worn cv boot needed replacing
May 2012 157100 mi US $1400	Replaced bad AC compressor.
Oct 2012 160300 mi US $1500	Transmission shaft cracked and damaged a gear. The unit was replaced with a used, low-mileage transmission.
Oct 2013 168200 mi	Bad supplemental restraint system sensor in the drivers side belt buckle.

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Dec 2006 - May 2017
Jul 2007 62000 mi US $1285	The differential bearings were shot. A new transmission (a Civic EX transmission with 1,000 miles on it) was ordered and installed along with a new clutch kit.
Aug 2008 74000 mi US $774	Popping noise coming from front suspension area. Told lower control arms and ball joints to be replaced. Problem persisted. New shocks installed free of charge. Problem still noticable. Will monitor over weekend and return to shop for evaluation.
Aug 2010 97000 mi US $540	Rear shocks needed replacement. Front ones are also in need but not yet replaced. Front boot cracked and bump stop also cracked but neither replaced at this time.
Feb 2013 120100 mi US $500	New seals/gaskets
Nov 2013 128000 mi US $365	Replacement of lower ball joint boots and cv joint boot. Still need to replace a oil pump gasket which will entail dropping the oil pan and replacing the oil pan gasket. Also after less than 50K miles I need another water pump.
Mar 2014 130000 mi US $1015	Replaced oil pump seal, water pump, all belts, oil pan gasket, cam seal plug, etc. All due to oil leak from oil pump. Part was $1.50 but labor to get to it is tremendous. Water pump failed prematurely as belts and pump were repl. at 80,000mi
Apr 2014 130300 mi US $123	Axle seal on passenger side needed replacing. Oil noticed below car and coming from the axle. Was able to drive for a time with this issue. 2001 model year of the Civic, Honda cheapened the car. Cheap plastic lock actuators always fail, bad window motors and elec. contacts. Passenger door will not function with power lock, pas. window is very slow and int lights don't come on.
Jul 2016 146300 mi	My MCU (Metroplex Control Unit) has failed. There are currently no dashboard lights functioning. I will perform the work myself once I have funds to purchase the unit. I am due for an oil change at this time.
Sep 2016 148000 mi	Replaced MCU. It had no effect on the operation of the instrument binnacle working, however. I had to replace the entire gauge cluster with a used one. Of course I couldn’t adjust the mileage.
Oct 2016 148000 mi US $210	Dash lights not working. Assumed it was the Multiplex Control Unit (MCU) as has been reported by some owners of 7th Gen Civic and certain Honda Accords. I removed the old MCU and replaced with new. Did not cure. Ordered new gauge cluster. Recharged my A/C system with a 134a refrigerant can. Works fine now.
May 2017 153000 mi	Replaced the right front strut and brake pads.

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Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2011 - Nov 2011
Jul 2011 131000 mi US $400	NEW EXHAUST

Honda Civic in Georgia, United States May 2009 - Jul 2014
Dec 2009 103000 mi US $600	Mechanic also discovered a broken engine mount, which was replaced as well.
Apr 2010 108000 mi US $80	The transmission (manual) fluid was replaced. Up to now, the stick shifter would occasionally be difficult to shift into 2nd and 3rd gear. It felt like there was a rubber band pulling in the opposite direction. This problem now seems to be fixed.
Jul 2010 112800 mi	The seatbelt buckle was replaced after the warning light came on. The seatbelt is under lifetime warranty.
Jan 2011 125000 mi US $50	The regulator for the driver side window failed and was stuck open. The mechanic permanently closed the window. I intend to have it repaired later when I have more time.
May 2011 129000 mi US $214	mechanic replaced bad window regulator assembly on the driver's side.

Honda Civic in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2021
Dec 2012 145000 mi	Drive seatbelt buckle broke, causing srs light to come on, covered under warranty.
Apr 2016 161200 mi US $1025	Cracked motor mount Steering shaking, compliance bushings wore out, has replaced Loud bang from front passenger wheel when hitting a hole or bump, strut is worn out, replaced front struts Driver side door lock not working, actuator bad, replaced

Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013 189000 mi	Engine check light likes to go on for no apparent reason. Went in and had it checked and reset.

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Honda Civic in New York, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2012
Jul 2011 83000 mi US $205	AC not working...fan works fine, but no cooling... Anti-sway bar link broken on one side. Replaced links on both sides. Repair was mandatory to pass NY State Inspection, which was original reason for taking car to repair shop.
Aug 2011 83200 mi US $128	They put dye in to diagnose the problem, immediately found a split o-ring and replaced it. Total cost for repair, including recharge was $128.

Honda Civic in Arizona, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
Oct 2014 156000 mi US $16000	complete transmission replacement crank sensor
Oct 2015 175000 mi US $350	transmission failed for second time. traded in on another brand of car. This model has transmission problems as do a lot of Honda cars made after 2000

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Honda Civic in California, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007 69000 mi US $100	Front left strut was leaking. The dealer replaced both front struts.

Honda Civic in Minnesota, United States Apr 2009 - May 2014
Sep 2009 78000 mi US $1000	Struts replaced Emergency brake cable repaired.

Honda Civic in Oregon, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009 97000 mi US $120	Replaced door lock actuator on drivers side. Replaced worn engine mount and timing belt mount.
Mar 2009 98000 mi US $280	Thermostat replaced after overheating occurred. Horn replaced after no longer sounding.

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Honda Civic in Florida, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008 111000 mi US $300	Timing belt tensioner failed. The tensioner spring wore through the hole in the tensioner crank arm, and the spring dropped, causing the timing belt to jump about 3 degrees. The loose spring was the source of the loud noise.

Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2008 235000 mi US $69	Three oil leaks discovered during previous oil change and decided to have them repaired on next oil change.

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