2002 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories

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Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2002	Honda Civic	46 Civics, 8.4 months of data per Civic, average 129500 miles46	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

Honda Civic in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	137000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	137000	0	Unsuccessful 3rd trip to repair my A/C.
Oct	2010	137000	1100	The A/C cooled only intermittently.

Honda Civic in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	198000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	212500	260	had to replace alternator.
Dec	2012	230000		Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	251000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	253000	672	clutch replaced. not transmission. part was still under warranty from 2009 but labor not and labor most of the cost
Apr	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	102000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	107000	1200	Control rods needed to be replaced and also timing belts needed replacement
Jan	2013	124000	750	screeching noise in the wheels. had to replace the bearings

Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	94000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	95000	4425	Replaced old transmission with a new transmission

Honda Civic in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	146000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	147300	1200	Head Gasket and valve job
Jun	2012	164000	135	The rear window could not roll up (Power window). Paid $135.00 just for them to figure what was wrong. There is a short in one of the wires leading to a connector. They wiggled the wire and it worked. Window is up but not repaired.
Nov	2012	169000	315	Engine light came on (Emissions) brought the car to independent garage that works on Honda and the canister was replaced per read out code. Light off for three days light is back on. Repair did not fix problem. Bringing car back.
Dec	2012	170000	375	Four days after replacing the canister the check engine light came on again for emissions. This time a smoker test was done and a valve and tubing were replaced per Honda TSB. Code disappeared but a new emissions code is showing a new problem. After spending $700. on Emissions Repairs the check engine goes on again and indicates another emission code. Took the car for Emissions test it failed, but I now have another 60 days to get it fixed. Tackling this problem again in Feb.
Mar	2013	175000	200	The emissions saga continues; I brought the car to another shop. An emission valve was replaced and after one day the light came back on. The shop replaced a part that the Honda shop replaced in December. Passed Emissions Test.
Apr	2013	177000	400	There is still a problem with the emissions. Finally passed the state test and a day later the light came back on. Spent nearly $800 so far and the car is currently in the shop. Called Honda for help said to replace another part.
May	2013	177000	500	The saga of the emissions light has finally ended. After replacing a lot parts some which I bet I did not need, the car was finally fixed by an authorized Honda Dealer. What finally fixed it was a valve adjustment.

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008		15	Faulty tire valve stem; replaced.
Sep	2009		520	Timing belt, pump, and belts replaced. Parking brake felt loose, brakes shuddered. Rear drums were cleaned of brake dust and adjusted; problem fixed.
Feb	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in Mississippi, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	130000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	137000	117	Front brake rotors warped. Replaced with new rotors.
Sep	2009	140000	200	New front shocks.
Dec	2009	141000	880	Crack in exhaust manifold. Manifold, with integrated catalytic converter, replaced.
May	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	73780		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	76260	1565	Leaking seal on fuel injector. leaking fuel around injectors, replaced all injector seals and replaced timing belt at the same time
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2012	147000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	147500	320	Right front control arm needed replacing.
Mar	2013	148000		Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	123000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	125000	680	replace water pump, timing belt and tensioner leaking power steering fluid at rack assembly, replaced fluid with synthetic to reduce leaking replaced left front control arm assembly
Feb	2011	127500	3150	Transmission failure requiring it to be rebuilt; $2400 Leaking rack and pinion assembly replaced during transmission rebuild due to easier access; $750.
Oct	2011	135000	35	replace fuel cap that was not sealing properly which caused car to fail smog test
Mar	2013	154000	1500	Car overheated. Radiator cap tested bad. Overheat eventually caused blown head gasket with coolant slowly leaking into 2 cylinders- caused rough idle at start up for ~30 sec. Water pump leaking slightly so also replaced.

Honda Civic in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2006		1600	Transmission hydraulic pump was replaced
Dec	2010	69000	400	BOTH FRONT A FRAMES REPLACED BECAUSE OF MOVEMENT IN THE BALL JOINTS WHICH WAS NOTICEABLE WHILE DRIVING. POWER STEERING LEAK FROM ONE HOSE AND RESERVOIR
Dec	2012	88000	1040	honda recommends replacement of the timing belt after 90,000 miles, so we did that. Main Ball Joints front left and right Both rotors replace because of car mileage Rear sway bar was slightly loose, but because it's not a safety item it was not replaced rear brakes noisy Mechanic cleaned and adjusted shoes
Mar	2013	92000	0	CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF I 95(SAME AS MY ACCORD) BUT THIS ONE RESTARTED AND DROVE ANOTHER 350 MILES TO DESTINATION WITHOUT A REPEAT OF THIS PROBLEM. CAR WILL BE IN THE SHOP THIS WEEK. Update: didn't recur.

Honda Civic in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010		4000	Transmission suddenly died with no symptoms ahead of time.
May	2011		50	Camshaft sensor began intermittently to stop working, resulting in engine failure.
Jun	2012	157000	0	Engine stopped compressing, resulting in dead engine. Radiator cracked, car overheated.

Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2012	97000		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	98300	74	auto trans flare a few hundred rpm shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear in cold weather, apparently a common problem, on the way to trans death :( changed to maxlife ATF (recommended often on civic forums) 3x drain/fill which helped
Mar	2013	99000	760	replaced front struts and control arm bushings and performed alignment after failing inspection due to leaking right front strut.

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	123000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	144000	500	New bushings

Honda Civic in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	51000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	60000	527	Replace timing belt.
Dec	2012	63000	955	Car died completely while driving to work one morning. Dealer said failed crankcase position sensor caused the computer to fry. They replaced both for $955. The same dealer replaced the timing belt and water pump only 4 months earlier!
Mar	2013	65000		Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	94860		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	100440	500	Power window on driver's side worked intermittently. The master window switch needed to be replaced. The left front wheel bearing was replaced.
Jan	2012	110980	638	replaced the alternator
Feb	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in Manitoba, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	76880		First odometer entry
Oct	2008	80600	1500	Brake mountings were failing and had to be replaced. Front engine mount replaced.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011		1980	Replaced Transmission this is second replacement for this car.

Honda Civic in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2006		12995	Purchased from used dealer. Dealer replaced worn bushings under driver seat and repaired damaged rear defrost contact at no cost.
Jul	2007	73780	80	Air conditioniong was not working. I was told that the thermal protector switch was faulty, and needed to be replaced, along with the receiver/drier. The $80 I paid was for diagnosis. The quoted repair cost was $630.00 CDN. No repair was attempted, an
Sep	2007	75640	245	Rear stabilizer links were rusted and ceasing, which caused excessive noise from the rear of the car. Both rear stabilizer links were replaced.
Dec	2007	77500	860	Car failed mandatory safety inspection due to play in the front lower ball joints. Both front lower ball joints and front lower control arm bushings were replaced. Front stabilizer bar links were replaced as well. The cable connecting the trunk/fuel door release lever to the trunk/fuel doors broke while opening the trunk, meaning the trunk would not close, and the fuel door could not be opened. Car was driven to shop with trunk open. The cable was successfully re
May	2008	81840	590	Fixed air conditioning problem reported in July 2007.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	23560		First odometer entry
May	2011	29760	700	Noticed oil leak from driver's shock when changing snow tires. Both front struts replaced and alignment done.
Mar	2013	35340		Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	129000		First odometer entry
May	2010	130000	750	Timing belt/water pump scheduled maintenance package.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Honda in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006	40920		First odometer entry
Jan	2007	41540	129	Daytime running lights module failed because of poor solder connection and required repair.
Mar	2007			Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in New South Wales, Australia
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	63240		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	78740	0	Water leaks into rear hatch boot area when raining. Hatch glass rubber seal weathered and no longer sealing lower section between glass and metal.Needed to remove plastic hatch trim to locate and repair.Used 100% silicone to seal.
Apr	2013	105400		Most recent odometer entry.

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Honda Civic in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2003		0	Replace Vtec computer
Aug	2004		0	Replace rear wheel bearing
Nov	2004		0	Replace front drive shaft
Jan	2005		0	Replace Transmission
Mar	2005		0	Replace front struts

Honda Civic in Oklahoma, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2010	118000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	175300	300	Replaced tie rod ends (outer) shocks and ball joints
Mar	2013	176000		Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	27000		First odometer entry
Oct	2007	28000	100	Driver side door lock actuator needed replacement
Jun	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in Alabama, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	140000		First odometer entry
May	2012	140000	120	The car's alternator was making a weird winding noise that matched the rpm's so we replaced it with a rebuilt unit. With a core charge we replaced it for a little more than $100 doing the work ourselves.

Honda Civic in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007	81000		First odometer entry
Jun	2007	90000	140	Air conditioner compressor had stalled and broke air conditioner - alternator drive belt. Replacing compressor and drive belt have solved the problem.
May	2008	106000	180	Some fins on AC condenser were damaged. Replaced AC condenser.
May	2010	140000	50	Replaced exhaust manifold due to the noise
Jun	2010	144000	0	Replaced stabilizer - control-arm link. Original one broke.
Mar	2012	174000	0	Replaced water passage gasket
Apr	2013	187000		Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in Utah, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006	96000		First odometer entry
Mar	2007	104000	500	Brakes had worn out, so pads and rotors were replaced. At the same time the timing belt was due to be replaced, and the mechanic said the water pump needed to be replaced as well (I guess it was wearing out and is an easy repair w/timing belt).
Oct	2007	123000	365	The calipers on the right front wheel were broken and had to be replaced (the calipers for the other front wheel were reconditioned). Since the broken caliper caused the right front brake pad to get worn out prematurely, both front brake pads were replac
Mar	2008	133000	618	Replaced the master cylinder, which was malfunctioning. The faulty master cylinder caused the excessive brake wear which a different mechanic thought he had fixed last Oct. when he replaced the calipers. Current mechanic also replaced the pads and rotor.
May	2008	138000	0	Strange noise coming from the undercarriage; sounded like front brakes. Couldn't replicate the sound, but it didn't happen again after I brought the car in. However, the shop did notice a small leak in the catalytic converter, not affecting the car.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in New Brunswick, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	157480		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	163060	500	Rear struts.
May	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in Arizona, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008		1600	CV Boot replaced, oil pan gasket, Fuel system flush, master cylinder replaced,
Apr	2009	40500	800	Rear Oil Seal
Jun	2009	41000	100	Steering wheel made a squeaking sound on turning left -- took car in for oil change & asked to check the squeak -- was told the steering rack/gears needed replacement and should not drive. Received rental for weekend covered by Extended warranty -$100 Also replaced leaking engine seal from last repair visit (no charge for replacing seal)
Dec	2012	63000		Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2012	129000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	130500	0	Alternator that had been replaced in January 2013 failed a month later. I know someone else who experienced a similar premature death of a replaced alternator -I was told by the guy who replaced it, very common.
Mar	2013	131000		Most recent odometer entry.

Honda Civic in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	186000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	188500	750	preventitive timing belt replacement
Feb	2011	191000	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	0	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	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	0	Heard clunk over bumps and mechanic checked , both lower control arms need replacing and left strut has broken, also left axle.
Feb	2012	198500	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	1000	replaced control arms and both front struts
Mar	2013	205000		Most recent odometer entry.