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Honda Civic repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (5%)

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Honda Civic suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 491 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2019 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

158-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

24000 mi Left front strut was banging loudly after going over even small imperfections in the road. Upon inspection there was oil found all over the strut. Dealer replaced strut under warranty. 

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2018 Honda Civic 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 174hp 1.5L I4 CVT FWD

18000 mi Broken tie-rod 

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2017 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD

21000 mi

US $100
Leaking rear shock. 

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2016 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 174hp 1.5L I4 CVT FWD

132680 mi

C $1200
Rear wheel bearing 
35757 mi Sounds of bearing wear indicated to the dealer. Asked dealer to test drive. 

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2015 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

143-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

90000 mi

US $700
shocks, struts 
55000 mi

US $500
replacing shock absorbers 

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2015 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

143-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

59000 mi

US $600
Strut was leaking in rear. Replaced both per dealer recommendation. 
49000 mi

US $150
leaking rear shock, replaced 

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2014 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

27300 mi Right rear shock was leaking. Replaced under warranty. 

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2014 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

143-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

40000 mi

US $600
replaced rear two shocks 
40000 mi

US $550
rear shock absorbers Rear shock absorbers replacement 

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2014 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

143-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD

27000 mi LR wheel bearing went bad.....dealer r/r under warranty. 

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2013 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

85000 mi

US $450
Front passenger wheel began buzzing in the 40-60mph range. Dealership determined it to be a faulty wheel bearing. 

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2013 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

18000 mi

US $50
Alignment 
63300 mi Leaking rear shock absorber 

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2012 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

109273 mi

C $389
Loud howling noise coming from right-front of vehicle. Right-front wheel bearing assembly replaced. 
186025 mi

C $297
Excessive play in Outer Tie Rod End - replaced 

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2012 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

11000 mi FOUND LH AXLE NUT LOOSE O5 STEERING 674 WHO 1 90305-692-O1O NUT, SPINDLE (22MM) 10503 INSTALLED NEW AXLE NUT, TORQUED TO SPECS, TEST DROVE VEHICLE NO NOISES HEARD, **************************************************** 
81840 mi Front struts replaced, excessive suspension noise coming from front end when going over speed bumps, driveway entrances 
32240 mi On extended warranty, dealer replaced two shock absorbers in a wheel. 
4340 mi Electric power steering stopped working after driving through deep snow. Warning light came on. Clicking sound from behind glovebox after starting engine. Turns out a sensor had become disconnected. Reconnected by dealer and fine since. 
26500 mi Bushing had a crack, replaced under warranty 
58000 mi

US $100
This make/model is known for abnormal rear tire wear, our's had the problem. You get cupping that causes the rear tires to get really loud when driving - like you have knobby tires mounted - the tone varies with speed. The shop adjusted the alignment to compensate for the issue. 
80000 mi Damaged wheel bearing 

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2012 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

88754 mi

US $726
No power steering. EPS module replaced. 
93620 mi

C $1175
two front lower control arms 
101680 mi

C $1200
Tie-rod was replaced on 3 wheels 4 sway bar link were replaced 
52000 mi Leak in rear struts 

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2011 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

29000 mi Car was pulling hard to the right but only under acceleration. Determined to be torque steer presenting itself because the tires/wheels were recently upgraded to 18s. Alignment was checked and was in line. 

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2011 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

117800 mi

C $400
wheel bearing changed 
138880 mi

C $200
wheel bearing 
232500 mi

C $300
4 tie Rod change 
70000 mi

US $100
Front wheel bearing was making noise and had to be replaced. I purchased a new wheel bearing from a Honda dealer for about $90 and installed it myself. 

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2011 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

Clicking sound in the strut. I had to schedule a different repair appointment to leave the car so they can fix it. But another problem arises before this appointment. Loud grinding sound when turning the steering wheel quickly. 
59000 mi

US $709
Replaced leaking power steering rack. 
95000 mi

US $564
Replaced both rear shock absorbers. 
97000 mi

US $2300
Replace power steering rack and pinion, replace power steering pump and hoses, power steering flush. 
103000 mi

US $680
Replace both front wheel bearings. 
21700 mi front bearing went bad. 
34100 mi

$400
Car making noises. Replaced power steering seals. 
90000 mi

US $500
Front right wheel bearing and alignment 
38000 mi

US $1200
Front Wheel Bearings 
101348 mi Noticed a noise coming from the rear which appeared above 40 MPH and became louder with increased speed. Replaced driver side rear wheel bearing. 

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2011 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

270000 mi

US $435
Bad wheel bearing at 250,000 fixed at 270,000 

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2010 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

75020 mi

C $400
Power steering fluid leak 
106020 mi

C $134
Inspection, diagnosis of clunking/rattling noise as faulty struts and weak sway bar links 
106417 mi

C $453
Replaced both front struts with Monroe Quick Struts and replaced both sway bar links (improved noise greatly but some remained) 

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2010 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

169000 mi

US $175
New shocks in back, struts up front. 
99200 mi

C $600
two wheel hub assemblies needed to be replaced 
69000 mi

US $60
Compliance bearing Patch leak.. Not sure 
68200 mi

C $400
Back right bearing had to be replaced, it was getting very noisy on the highway over 60km/h. Even though I complained 6 months before, they had not driven the car fast enough to realize there was a problem so I drove 6 months with the noise 
81840 mi

C $1000
Clunk noise when hitting holes/bad asphalt, worst in a curve. Replaced steering rack gaiter. 
110000 mi

US $350
Right Front Wheel Bearing Replaced Left side will probably need done soon also stated the mechanic. 
100000 mi

US $100
Replaced both strut bump stops. Added two camber adjustment bolts one on each side of the front suspension to correct a negative camber situation. Front wheels were wearing on the inside 
16600 mi Both rear wheel bearings gave out, under warranty for the said 3 years/36000 miles. 
67000 mi

US $40
Rear wheel bearing replacement Noise on front of car.Appears to be either front bearings and CV joints 
Car made a rattling noise going over extremely rough and uneven pavement. Dealer (located in suburbs where roads are smooth) could not replicate the problem because they did not drive the car into the city where roads are in poor condition. 
7800 mi Arbitration hearing held July 13 in Norfolk VA. Transmission jolting slightly when accelerating from a near stop. Honda disputed claim, while the independent test expert and arbitrator concurred. Lost anyway bc an engineering deficiency not a mfrg defect. 
19000 mi Warranty Replacement - Power steering gearbox 
47000 mi

US $311
Left front wheel bearing went out. Replaced. 
58200 mi

US $244
Replace both rear shocks and Front Lower Control Arm Compliance Bushing - Covered by Extended Warranty 
80000 mi

US $600
Replace LR & RF Wheel Bearings 80,655mi 10/8/2019 

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2010 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

59000 mi

US $950
Replaced all the four struts 

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2010 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

16000 mi Driver side front strut broke. Had to be replace under warranty. Passenger side strut mount broke. Replace under warranty. 
102000 mi

US $1100
Also replaced both front shocks. 

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2009 Honda Civic

Engine not specified

68000 mi left front strut replaced due to clicking noise when driving over speed bump at approx. 4 mph. 
83000 mi Passenger side strut assembly replaced. Clicking/thumping noise when in reverse with steering wheel turned to right. 

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2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

91000 mi

US $3400
Electric power steering had worn internal linkage. The rack assembly was replaced. 
9000 mi clunking noise from steering gear when turning sharply and accelerating from a stop. shop re-torqued steering gear bolts. 
13000 mi left front suspension strut bad. makes clunking and squeaking noises. replacing the strut cured the problem. 

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2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

53000 mi

US $300
When I was swapping the snow tires to summer, the technician noted flat spots on the rear tires. This led to me taking the car to Costco where I bought the tires and he said it is due to a defect in the Civic's rear A-arms 
69300 mi

US $250
Right rear wheel bearing started grinding so I replaced both rear bearings 
141600 mi

US $250
Front passenger corner needed to replace a ball joint. 
180000 mi

US $25
tightened rear sway bar 
40920 mi Rear shock absorber leaking. Replaced both rear shock absorber 

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2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

25620 mi

C $400
Strut mount bearings seizing on both sides front. 
160000 mi

US $100
Replaced left front strut cartridge. Reused spring. 
105000 mi

US $180
rear shock replaced 
138459 mi

US $690
Bad passenger front end wheel bearing 
143000 mi

US $900
Front struts 
93000 mi

C $200
both sway bar links broke 
100440 mi

C $165
bad outer ball joint 

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2009 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

97340 mi

C $100
Rear sway bar bushing and end-links replacement required. 
146320 mi

C $90
Both rear sway bar links required replacement. 
195300 mi

C $400
One rear shock leaking and one inner tie-rod was worn. Replaced all four shocks and struts, all inner and outer tie-rods, sway bar end links. 
197780 mi

C $200
Sway bar mounting brackets broke. Had new studs welded in and bar replaced. 

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2009 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

36060 mi Knocking sound sometimes on moderate to hard acceleration / braking. Knocking would also occur when passing over bumps. Problem was hard to find, a lot on parts were changed: front/lef tab + shock, steering rack and finally subframe. 
128340 mi

C $728
front end alignment 
7020 mi Both front struts failed 
11160 mi Both front shocks wore out after 27,000kms. Normal use, no racing just spirited driving and commuting. Both replaced under warranty and alignment performed. No charge. 

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2009 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

48000 mi

US $230
Upper strut mount replaced on driver's side 
32000 mi Clicking noise from front end when turning steering wheel at low speeds. 
92000 mi

US $280
Right rear wheel bearing hub assembly was bad. 

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2008 Honda Civic

Engine not specified

30000 mi Front struts had dampening issues. struts where not absorbing bumps, car would bounce off of bumps vey harsh ride Honda replaced both entire strut assemblies. PROBLEM SOLVED VERY HAPPY WITH VALLEY HONDA NAPERVILLE ILLINOIS!!! 

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2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

400 mi left front strut hits against its limit on slow bumps if the steering is turned slightly to the right; dealer could not replicate, but there is a technical service bulletin out on this! 
101400 mi

US $100
Steering rack is going bad. It makes grinding noises when steering at low speeds. 
135500 mi

US $350
Wheel bearing grinding noise. Had bearing replaced but still have minor noise. Might be a cv joint. 
213300 mi

US $175
leaking shock, first repair in 211,000 miles 
33000 mi Steering column "bolts" became loose. Re-torqued under new bulletin with new higher torque value. OK now! 
121000 mi

US $700
I had a step driveway that may have contributed to rear shock a little, but the car was 12 years old with 121,000 miles. I would intermittently hear a clunking from the right rear suspension when entering/exiting my driveway. Pushing down on the rear fender sometimes produced an audible squeak from the shock. 
42000 mi

US $210
I noticed that my rear tires were wearing at twice the rate of my front tires. Alignment check revealed that rear camber was at max and is not adjustable without aftermarket parts. Upper control arms replaced and alignment done. 

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2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

116800 mi

C $400
bad strut mounts, replaced struts and shocks 
155000 mi

US $400
Replaced both front wheel bearings 
101500 mi

US $10
During an oil change, mechanic discovered that a rear stabilizer bar was worn (it was loose). He replaced it. 
142000 mi

US $200
front link kits were replaced 
8680 mi Uneven tire wear. Fixed by doing something with the axle. 
66000 mi

US $140
Had to replace left rear shock. Replaced both at same time. 
72540 mi

C $120
Noise at very low speed or stopped - when turning steering wheel. TSB to retorque strg rack which was performed, but did not fix noise, which was later diagnosed as possibly steering rack. Not serious enough to replace rack, yet. 

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2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

7000 mi Right rear shock bad replaced. 
9000 mi Rear bearings replaced, right rear was bad, both were replaced 
120900 mi

C $105
Engine was making whining noise on passenger side: Sprayed WD40 first, noise did not go away. Then change serpentine belt, noise did not go away. Then top up power steering fluid, noise went away. 
112000 mi

US $60
Rear shock absorbers replaced as both were blown. 
114080 mi

¤700
shock absorbers require replacement 
24000 mi Clicking noise when turning sharply. 
12000 mi Rear passenger side (right) suspension squeak normally in early morning in colder temperature. 
79500 mi

US $75
Right rear shock was blown. Both shocks replaced - from a subjective view, the OEM shocks did not appear robust. I replaced with Monroe Sensatrack. 
121000 mi

US $200
High pressure power steering feed line corroded and leaking heavily near the rack. Replaced line from pump to rack. 
121000 mi

US $180
Replaced wheel bearings. When doing so I purchased 2 Honda genuine wheel bearings(45.00ea), damaged the ABS wheel speed sensor due to them being corroded. Purchased 2 new Honda sensors (39.00ea) Also needed an alignment after (~50.00) 
149000 mi

US $798
Front tie rod was broken. Replaced by dealer. Rear shocks were leaking and not working properly. Replaced by dealer. 
111080 mi

C $100
Changed both links on driver side. 
140740 mi

C $20
Changed All links. 
150000 mi

US $700
Rear shocks 
111700 mi

US $550
broken strut 
135000 mi

US $200
Replaced tie-rod end. 

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2008 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

88040 mi

C $350
Tie rod loose or broken. 
89900 mi

C $500
Rear stabilizer bar. Right side repair. 
96720 mi

C $1700
Outer and inner replaced. Previous repair only replaced one and already damaged again less than 12 months later. replaced both front shock/strut assemblies. Both worn and could not replace just struts. 

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2008 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

109720 mi

$60
Stabilizer bush (front) was replaced due to wear. 

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2008 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

99000 mi Dealer unable to reproduce a rotating squeak/squeal noise that sounds like it's from the front end. CV joints and wheel bearings appear good. Will wait for the noise to get worse before trying to rediagnose. 
113000 mi

US $1200
Shocks struts alignment 
10000 mi Front drivers side wheel strut squeaking/rattling over road terrain. Diagnose took 1 day, part ordered. repair 2nd day. Noticed same noise coming from other side, same issue. called and had part ordered. Brought car in 3rd day and repaired. all ok. 

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2008 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

75000 mi

US $150
made rattling noise while turning.fixed 
91000 mi Leaking steering rack. Replaced through Hondacare. 
92500 mi

US $250
Excessive vibration at all speeds. Front wheel bearings replaced through Hondacare. 
95300 mi

US $380
Struts and shocks no longer dampening properly causing tires to wear prematurely. Vehicle taken to independent repair shop due to outrageous dealer pricing for repairs (200% local prices). 
66960 mi

C $200
Replace bent tie rod 
89614 mi

US $367
Replaced power steering pressure hose and O ring suction hose 

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2007 Honda Civic

Engine not specified

7000 mi car wears to the left and shakes a bit 

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2007 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

121000 mi Original struts were very worn and creaky after 9 years and 123,000 miles. Needed replacement. 
26000 mi Brought it in to have the suspension checked because of squeaks and rattles which were fixed by lubricant. 
136000 mi

US $400
Front ball joints 
60100 mi

US $1000
Left rear shock strut replaced after inspection found crack and leak. 

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2007 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

32000 mi When I took it in to get a recall item taken care of, I asked them to check into a possible leak in the power steering circuit. They determined that the rack and pinion assembly needed to be replaced.  
115000 mi

US $1200
Steering column replaced 

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2007 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

136000 mi

US $230
Replace both rear wheel bearings, change O&F, replace High Beam pulps. 
141000 mi

US $400
Replace tie rod. also replace front brakes and filters. 
142000 mi

US $320
Replace both rear shocks(leaking) and also rear brakes and rotors. 
150000 mi

US $650
Steering pulling to the right. Determine we needed tires and steering wheel alignment, so we replace them. Total cost $750. 
21936 mi

US $142
Four wheel alignment 
56400 mi Hearing squeeking from front Drivers side wheel - repair shop could not replicate. 
31000 mi

US $450
30k mile maintaince came up with rear suspension components replaced under warrantee. Also new tires. 
37000 mi

US $50
Updated rear upper control arm to address uneven tire wear on rear tires. This issue is covered by TSB #08-001. 
152800 mi

US $150
wheel bearings 
165000 mi

US $100
replaced front wheel bearings. 
37200 mi put the cover back on 
105000 mi

US $370
Rear shocks replaced. Rear brake pads replaced. 
169880 mi

C $650
Damaged lower control arm. 
51800 mi

US $400
06-07 Rear control arms are bad see TSB 
24000 mi steering column grease leak that might disable the brake light switch- recall of possible factory defect 
110800 mi Honda finally issued a recall for uneven rear tire wear Caused by Short Rear Upper Control. I went through 2 set of tires and on my third set now. The dealer orginally denied the problem existed, while they had a bulletin on this issue. 
252000 mi

US $148
noise when making a left turn. Right wheel bearing started to go. Also suspect left rear bearing needs to be replaced. Heard a large squeal. 
71300 mi

C $600
Shocks replaced 
89900 mi

C $1500
Worn out struts. 
155000 mi

US $400
Replaced mounting hardware fior rear shocks 
13000 mi 1. Align front tires for slight vibration at highway speeds. 2. Rotate tires 3. Replace rear upper arms and 2 new tires (Honda payed 75% for tires & I paid 25% for 2 new tires) 4. Oil change (total cost: $80 cost) 
55000 mi

US $569
rear upper tie-rod replaced due to cupping of the tires and humming noise while rolling. 

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2007 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

34000 mi replaced rear control arms, which were out of spec 
48600 mi Replaced rear control arms, contact Honda of America and provided previous complaint/repair records, refunded repair costs 
15000 mi Replace defective rear suspension control arms 
29000 mi Rear tires had excessive and uneven wear. Rear control arms were incorrect when car was assembled and caused inproper wear of rear tires. Had rear control arms replaced and 4 wheel alignment. 
90000 mi

US $250
After replacing all 4 tires, it was discovered while trying to complete an alignment the Cam Bolts and to be replaced. 
205000 mi

US $382
Replaced front inner tie rods on drivers & passengers sides. 
115000 mi

US $768
Rear upper control arms for TSB 08-001 uneaven treadwear and loud hum. 

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2007 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

93500 mi

US $930
Since the alignment shop could not get the rear tires within specs, I added a rear camber kit to try to reduce the rate at which this car eats tires. 
156000 mi

US $520
Replaced very worn struts and shocks 

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2007 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

42000 mi

US $95
Rear wheel bearing were replaced. New tires and alignment. 
101000 mi

US $485
Worn Tie Rod Ends. Replaced and wheels realigned. 
105000 mi Upper Control Arms and Wheel Alignment 
185000 mi

US $396
Front lower control arm and ball joint assemblies. Lower control arm bushings. 
5000 mi Front struts rattled 
14000 mi Front left strut started popping sound again...noticeable sag on left front strut area. Dealer says, "There's no problem." 
18000 mi Same left strut problem, same outcome. "Sir, there is no problem." I hear a popping noise, but they cannot duplicate it, so around and around I go. 
26000 mi

US $350
Popping noise from front left strut. In the shop three times with a 'cannot duplicate.' Frustration level is very high. 
54000 mi

US $685
R/R left wheel bearing + 60k service. 
100000 mi

US $10
Car was low on power steering fluid. Fluid added but unsure if a leak caused excessive fluid loss resulting in steering problems and power steering pump squeeling. Will monitor fluid level. 
104000 mi

US $300
Power steering pump went out. 
159000 mi

US $759
struts replaced 
3694 mi Power steering fluid in rack tie rod end boots, fluid leaking through rack end seals. Replaced leaking steering rack and performed alignment. 
119000 mi

US $600
Rear struts replaced 
124000 mi

US $400
New tie rod 

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2006 Honda Civic

Engine not specified

7000 mi Clicking noise in suspension. Bushings changed and noise went away 

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2006 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

21800 mi

$150
Replaced rack end and bushing 
23560 mi

$1000
Replaced wheel bearings 

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2006 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

4000 mi Right front strut leaking oil. Replaced strut 
14000 mi Both front suspension struts making popping noise when compressed. 
48700 mi

US $85
Negative Camber problem on front end of vehicle could not be corrected with existing equipment. Dealership installed adjustable camber bolts to correct the problem. 
95000 mi Power steering pressure line burst leading to total loss of fluid and power steering. Mechanic found steering rack leaking as well. Thank God for the extended warrantee!!!! 
38215 mi

$236
Replacement of bushing due to wearing.  
43400 mi

$2027
Replaced worn stabilizer links. 
45880 mi

$110
Replacement of steering terminal. 
49600 mi

$340
Bearing excessive wear was reported. The repair was delayed. 
57040 mi

$300
Front wheel bearings 2. 
60020 mi

$2026
Change of rear right shock absorber. Wheel bearing. The car was noisy. 
62620 mi Leakage in the steering rack. Very noisy when turning the steer. 
61380 mi

C $632
Replace front suspension components. Bushings had free play, so replaced lower ball joints and upper control arms that also include ball joints. 
65000 mi

US $631
Replaced the left rear wheel bearing. Technician found faulty left wheel bearing. 
78000 mi

US $300
Failure of the right front wheel bearing. 
70000 mi

US $350
Some Civics had the wrong upper control arm installed at the factory. New upper control arms were installed. 
195000 mi Replace rear shocks 
150660 mi

C $100
Just a Wheel bearing failing on a 243 000km car? 
73000 mi

US $1500
New shocks and tires 
87000 mi rear shock wasn't fully wrenched down. It would shift under load. 

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2006 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

139000 mi

US $128
Rear shocks replaced. 
140800 mi

US $250
Replaced worn front struts, strut mounts, and rear schocks 
96040 mi

C $500
Bad bearing replaced bearing 
136400 mi

C $50
Replaced leaking power steering hose, hose leaked because of not being properly secured after the shop replaced the clutch in the last trip to the shop. Replaced noisy wheel bearing 
110360 mi

$500
BOTH TIE ROD ENDS BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS POWER STEERING PUMP RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER SUPPORT 
110960 mi LEFT SHOCK ABSORBER SUPPORT 
120900 mi

$80
FRONT LEFT BEARING FRONT/LEFT SHOCK 
121720 mi

$40
FRONT LEFT STRUT MOUNT 
62000 mi

C $60
Replaced rear stabiliser bar bushings and links 
86800 mi

C $700
Front control arm bushings replaced. Rear shocks replaced. 
116000 mi

US $1000
needed new front struts replaced left front wheel bearing 
156000 mi

US $982
Replace front lower control arms 
71300 mi The steering wheel makes a rubbing sound when turned to the right at low speeds. The dealer indicated the problem was likely a bad bearing in the steering column or a bad steering cable reel. No repair was attempted at this time. 
107000 mi

US $191
Bad link was noted during routine maintenance. Both stabilizer links were replaced. 
201000 mi

US $642
Power Steering Pump Replacement, Power Steering Fluid Service 
119000 mi

US $10
Power steering pump o-ring leak 
131622 mi

US $150
Replaced noisy left front wheel bearing. The wheel speed sensor was rusted into the knuckle so that had to be knocked out and replaced as well. $55 for the wheel bearing, $55 for the wheel speed sensor, $40 for the local tech to press the new bearing into knuckle once the knuckle was removed from the car and the old bearing was removed from the knuckle. 
96500 mi

C $65
Rear wheel bearing making noise. Replaced. 
156240 mi

C $500
Right rear stabilizer bar 
54000 mi Rear upper control arms were replaced. Car had history of extremely bad premature rear tire tread wear. One tire had been entirely destroyed in the previous weeks, while the other was totally unsafe to drive on because the wear was so bad. 
119800 mi

US $100
Rear shocks were worn out. Left one was original, right was replaced because of failure under factory warranty. Tires were destroyed for a while and dealer could not tell me why. This was why. I'm adding this early but will be replacing left rear hub assembly as soon as the parts arrive. It was discovered when my new tires were still loud and the shocks replaced with the new tires. 
211000 mi

US $90
Alignment was performed. Steering rack and power steering pump were recommended but not performed at time due to high associated costs. Car was failed for state inspection 

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2006 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

131700 mi

US $350
Uneaven wear of rear tires caused by incorrectly manufactured upper control arms. Honda TSB#008-01. 
134000 mi

US $400
Honda actually preformed the work this time instead of just BSing about it. They admitted it was a design problem but refused to pay for it. 
81300 mi

US $70
rear control arm replaced replace rear arm 
180000 mi

US $200
Clunking sound coming from the rear from slight bumps in the road while driving. Replaced rear struts, springs could have also been replaced. 

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2006 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

52700 mi

C $600
Sway bar link broken on 1 side, significantly worn on the other. 
36000 mi There was a squeaking sound coming from the driver's side when driving over bumps. The shop could not replicate the problem. After picking up the car the owner could not replicate the problem either. The problem was appearing only when it was cold outside 
74700 mi

US $600
Loud noise led to discovery of both wheel bearings going out. Dealer claimed this was not covered under the O-ring service recall bulletin. Contacted Honda Cust Svc and they agreed to pay half. 
62000 mi

C $75
Bad wheel bearing  

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2006 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

63000 mi

US $200
Replaced sway bar end links 
63860 mi

C $70
Had to change a rear wheel bearing 2 months ago. Had to change it on the other wheel yesterday. 
93000 mi

US $225
Rear Camber arms brushing worn out. resulted in quickly worn out rear tires. Found parts for cheap on ebay. 

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2006 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

72000 mi

US $700
Leaking Power Steering Rack. 
87900 mi

US $600
Defective rear control arms, Honda previously repaired under warranty charged me because it was out of warranty. 
138000 mi

US $100
Rear shocks replaced. 
58000 mi

US $700
New rear suspension required; also resulted in replacement of brakes and tires (second time in less than 20k miles) 
86000 mi

US $600
Replaced front struts. 
31000 mi Steering bearing(s) (unspecified) was making a clicking noise, and they ordered replacement bearing(s). Steering bearing(s) (unspecified) was replaced. Repair order doesn't mention pricing. It is now more faint and more intermittent, but not entirely fixed. 

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2006 Honda Civic 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

12400 mi right front strut replaced, likely damaged by tiedown of vehicle when it was shipped to dealer. 

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2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD

129000 mi

US $1000
During the 120000mi service it was noted that the tie-rod end needed replaced 
77000 mi

US $18900
Four shocks, tie rod & alignment. 
110000 mi

US $1400
When I had the shocks replaced at a private garage I left with a rattle in the right front. After nearly two years and several trips to the repair sho who failed to hear the rattle I took it to Honda who replace both front struts. No rattles 
187000 mi

US $700
compliance bearings 

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2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

75200 mi

US $200
Control arm bent 
134000 mi

US $250
Left coil and strut failed. Replaced both front coil/strut assemblies. 

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2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

121096 mi

US $370
Lower control arm bushing boot broken, leaking fluid. Replaced both sides and performed alignment. Lower control arm bushing boot broken, leaking fluid. Replaced both sides and performed alignment. 
114080 mi

C $500
Wheel bearing replaced. 
65000 mi

US $300
Lower control arm bushings replaced (entire LCA assembly - both). Clunking noise from weak bushings. Poor quality OEM parts. Lower control arm bushings replaced (entire LCA assembly - both). Clunking noise from weak bushings. Poor quality OEM parts. 

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2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

58580 mi

C $300
Tie rod end needed replacing (worn out) 
85100 mi

C $600
Wheel bearings and tie rods needed replacing due to excessive wear/noise 
106640 mi Power steering column leaking fluid. Due to rusty brake lines surrounding the power steering column, there was a high probability of needing to replace the brake lines. Since the estimate for this was large (~$1000 - $2000), and this car needs a new battery and brakes too, I chose not to repair this and plan to retire the vehicle. 
170000 mi

US $232
Roaring noise lead to failed wheel bearing hub.  
96000 mi Front wheel bearings are making noise 
96000 mi Front wheel bearings were making noise. 
116560 mi

C $600
replace swaybars and tire rod ends 
138880 mi

C $100
left front ball joint and tirerod end replaced 
204100 mi

US $21
Power steering line was leaking and replaced at 204,000 miles 
217000 mi Power Steering line was leaking. Replaced myself 
84560 mi

C $250
Left front wheel bearing 
110360 mi

C $700
Left front wheel bearing failure 
108000 mi

US $900
Struts , brakes 
79700 mi

US $200
Bushing front stabilizer 
190000 mi

US $400
Both front wheel bearings failed almost simultaneously and required replacement. 

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2005 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

152000 mi

US $850
Replaced 2x tie rod ends. Boots were shot. Replace 2x ball joints. Replace lower control arm bushes. This crap was old and tired. Needs end links too, but I'm blowing that off for now. 

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2005 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

86000 mi

US $360
Replaced front strut assemblies 

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2005 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

101000 mi

US $398
Heard growling noise. Mechanic replaced bearing set on front right wheel. Aligned wheels. 
115000 mi

US $81
Front wheels difficult to align. Mechanic "slotted both front struts for camber." Cost $81. 

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2005 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

273300 mi

US $280
Front wheel bearings replaced 
103700 mi

US $14
Lower ball joint boots replaced. 

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2004 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

70300 mi Complained of noise on acceleration. Both lower front ball joints replaced under warranty. 
82700 mi Thumping in rear end turned out to be worn stabilizer links. They were replaced. 
131000 mi

US $250
Re-aligned front and rear suspension. Replaced front sway bar end. 
118000 mi

US $150
Repacked wheel bearings, driver front side 
206000 mi

US $850
Wheel bearings redone, front both sides Shocks all worn and time to replace 

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2004 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD

77000 mi

US $85
Replace rear left sway bar link. Replace rear left sway bar link.  

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2004 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

68200 mi

C $150
Replaced sway bar links, front and rear. Very noisy and had seized. 
178000 mi

US $2400
Replaced shocks/struts, as well as front lower ball joints and front lower control arms/bushings. Bushings worn, boots around ball joints torn. 4 wheel alignment. 

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2004 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

134000 mi

US $350
Replace front struts 
42000 mi

US $180
Tie rod ends worn. 
48000 mi

US $700
sway bar bushings replaced due to noise Compliance bushings replaced 
134800 mi

US $150
Dealer said rear stabilizers needed replaced. Took to independent mechanic for replacement. 

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2004 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

97300 mi

US $45
Left front sway bar link was loose. Replaced both front links. 
138000 mi

US $400
I took the car in for a check-up because I was going to be driving across country. The rear sway bar links were broken and front links were close to breaking. I had both front and rear replaced. 

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2004 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

65700 mi

US $2000
Power Steering system malfunction. 
77500 mi

C $750
Compliance bushings. 
177400 mi

US $150
Driver side front wheel bearing replacement. 
199200 mi

US $600
Replaced Tie Rod 
291000 mi

US $80
At 291,000 miles I had to change a wheel bearing. I also changed the ball joint while I had the hub off. 
90000 mi

US $563
replace both front bushing 
110000 mi

US $740
Front left wheel bearing was replaced due to the noise indicated by the mechanic, as part of overall check-up. Power steering and transmission fluids were also replaced. Tires rotation and balance were performed. 

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2004 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

128000 mi

US $1500
Struts needed to be replaced. 
93620 mi

C $300
swaybar end link needed to be replaced 

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2004 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

134000 mi

US $2200
Replaced both rear shocks and one camber arm. 

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2004 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

162000 mi

US $110
replace three sway-bar links 
170000 mi

US $420
replaced lower ball joints and front tires 

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2003 Honda Civic

Engine not specified

186000 mi

US $50
Was informed this would need to be replaced. 
100800 mi

US $700
New serpentine belt and shocks 

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2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

177940 mi

C $800
suspension broke off while turning a corner, had to replace drive-shaft as well. New Civic hybrid part was 1200$, fortunately, a used part was found for 300$ 
189500 mi

C $1000
front driver side wheel bearing 
187240 mi

C $445
Front Passenger ball joint 
79000 mi

US $530
Original front struts needed replacing. Needed an alignment after new struts were installed. 
162000 mi

US $2133
Front end growling noise..I thought it was bearings. Mechanic diagnosed as defective wheel bearings. Front end parts needed replacement-original estimate of $1100 including alignment. When parts were attempted to be removed-they were compromised and had to be replaced, a revised estimate of $2250, including alignment. Replaced wheel bearings, hub assembly, arm (left front), link (left front), knuckle (left front) and various nuts, bolts, clips splash guard, and spindle. 
193000 mi

US $300
Rear struts and 4 tires. New struts tightened the ride back up 
72000 mi

US $929
Replaced 2 front struts assembly.. 

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2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD

45000 mi

US $850
Suspension (front passenger side). Covered under Hondacare extended service contract. 

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2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

195200 mi

US $80
Replaced outer tie rod ends and 
120000 mi

US $300
Sway bar links front and rear replaced to pass VT inspection. 
152520 mi

R 3100
Replaced shock absorbers 

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2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

82000 mi

US $1000
power steering hose needed replacement, also engine oil leaks 
127000 mi Just a transmission fluid change, informed of a strut needing replacement 

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2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

138880 mi

C $230
Replaced noisy front left wheel bearing. First bearing to go on this car. 
244000 mi

US $237
Wheel bearing and ball joint 

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2003 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

225300 mi Upper right rear control arm needed to be replaced due to camber adjustment issue when wheels/tires were replaced and alignment was attempted. Mechanic suspects that there might have been damage from hitting a pothole. 
83660 mi

C $300
sway bar links 
27900 mi Replaced two front struts. Dealer said one of them was leaking, I did not notice any problems with drivability. Dealer found problem during routine maintenance and covered it under standard warranty. Took around half a day. 
106640 mi Ball joint 
212800 mi

US $460
Replace front passenger wheel bearing and hub 
120900 mi

C $330
Driver side front ball joint. 
59520 mi

C $85
replaced right front and and right rear sway bar links 

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2003 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

72000 mi

US $2400
Squeaky suspension and terrible ride. Ball Joint broken and front struts blown. 
203000 mi Noise coming form from suspension 
69400 mi

US $235
Passenger side lower ball joint. 
73000 mi

US $800
Entire suspension replaced due to 2 blown front struts. 
131000 mi

US $99
Replaced both sway bar end links. 
155000 mi

US $299
Right front wheel bearing. 
189000 mi

US $660
wheel bearings replaced and alignment 

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2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

193000 mi

US $165
replaced front left wheel bearing 
188000 mi

US $600
Replaced leaking shocks and struts 
208000 mi

US $60
Left front strut mount replaced. 
106000 mi

US $800
Struts, tie rod ends,ball joints 

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2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

118700 mi

US $600
Front passenger wheel bearing and rear passenger hub/bearing assembly. 

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2003 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

102160 mi

C $565
Sway bars had become worn out and had disconnected from the suspension, these cost $170 incl. labour The front shocks were leaking and required replacement whose repair has now thrown off the balancing and front alignment. 

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2002.5 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

81840 mi

C $430
replaced front struts 
61380 mi

C $1700
Front passenger ball joint. 
68200 mi

C $1100
96,000 Service done late. Front passenger side wheel bushing, front strut, rear suspension. New tires also required. 
58000 mi

US $495
installed HFP strut/spring lowering kit. installed rear camber adjusting kit. HFP kit keeps close to factory alignment tolerances in rear but not near ideal alignment. 
100000 mi

US $600
factory tie-rods and factory ball joints replaced due to failure. 
97000 mi

US $500
Replaced sheared off lug nut from front hubs and all lower ball joints. 

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2002 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

107000 mi

US $1200
Control rods needed to be replaced and also timing belts needed replacement 
115200 mi

US $750
screeching noise in the wheels. had to replace the bearings 
67000 mi

US $2150
Front struts weak and leaking; replaced both front struts.  
72300 mi

US $1000
Replaced P.S. pump 
125000 mi

US $680
leaking power steering fluid at rack assembly, replaced fluid with synthetic to reduce leaking replaced left front control arm assembly 
127500 mi

US $3150
Leaking rack and pinion assembly replaced during transmission rebuild due to easier access; $750. 
188000 mi

US $450
Had to replace shocks and struts on all 4 wheels. Had to replace shock mounts in front only. Repair cost for labor only as Monroe lifetime warranty covered replacement parts. 
190000 mi

US $1300
Replace front struts and had a four wheel alignment. 
208700 mi

US $530
Front Bushings needed to be replaced on the front control arms. Tis is an intensive labor job. It was less expensive to replace the control arms with new bushings on the front and rear of the arm. 
69000 mi

US $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 
88000 mi

US $1040
Main Ball Joints front left and right Rear sway bar was slightly loose, but because it's not a safety item it was not replaced 
105000 mi

US $1000
water pump, timing belt, all rubber sealers and front right wheel bearing. 
126000 mi

US $450
THIS WAS FAILURE OF PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT OF LEFT FRONT BALL BEARING THAT WAS REPAIRED JULY 2015, ABUT WAS STILL COVERED BY WARRANTY. OTHER REPAIRS WERE BALL JOINTS AND OTHER JOINTS BOTH SIDES OF FRONT SUSPENSION. THE CAR FRONT IS ALL NEW. 

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2002 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

117-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

140000 mi

US $200
New front shocks. 

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2002 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

208940 mi

C $160
Power steering hose was leaking, resulting in failure of power steering. New hose installed. 
148800 mi

C $1500
Control arms, bushings 
180000 mi

US $2878
Replacement of suspension bushings. 
193600 mi Noticed whining sound at higher speeds, independent of transmission engagement. Passenger front bearing replaced. Fixed issue. Front sway bar replaced. 
100440 mi

C $250
The left front wheel bearing was replaced. 
147300 mi

US $320
Right front control arm needed replacing. 
144000 mi

US $500
New bushings 
67200 mi

US $400
Had to replace lower ball joints. 

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2002 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

148800 mi

US $330
Installed new struts and lower control arm bushings. Maintenance items that needed to be done with 150k on the clock. (Had original Struts) 
59520 mi

C $12995
Purchased from used dealer. Dealer replaced worn bushings under driver seat and repaired damaged rear defrost contact at no cost. 
75640 mi

C $245
Rear stabilizer links were rusted and ceasing, which caused excessive noise from the rear of the car. Both rear stabilizer links were replaced. 
77500 mi

C $600
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. 
111600 mi

C $400
Passenger ball joint and stabilizer link 
118000 mi

C $450
Passenger front and rear stabilizer links replaced 
152520 mi

C $50
Knocking sound on driver's side over bumps. Replaced Left Sway Bar Link. 
106400 mi

US $350
Issues with a part in a suspension joint. Replaced with new. 
297600 mi

C $500
Replaced front rotors and pads, rear endlink,  2 wheel bearings (front right and rear left) 
103000 mi

US $760
new front struts and control arm bushings 
29760 mi

C $700
Noticed oil leak from driver's shock when changing snow tires. Both front struts replaced and alignment done. 
35960 mi

C $100
Right rear stabilizer link broken. Both left and right links replaced 
43400 mi

C $200
Right compliance bushing and left and right end links replaced 
47740 mi

C $130
Clunking noise from front left over bumps. Lower control arm replaced. 
88040 mi replaced; Transmission mount (rubber cracked) front engine stopper(rubber cracked) timing belt(still good) front brake rotor(worn out) front compliance bushing (rubber worn out) front strut Left and right. (right is leaking) 
60140 mi

C $400
Front struts replaced. 
125000 mi

US $600
Replaced right front control arm because making a clink-like sound on left turns. Replaced left one preventively.  

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2002 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

173000 mi

US $10
Torn LCA compliance bushings. Replaced with ES polyurethane bushings. Old bushings pressed out, new poly bushings pressed in. 
40920 mi

C $1622
replace front and rear anti-sway bar links and bushings replace front lower ball joints and bearings 
96500 mi

US $600
front struts failed 

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2002 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

179000 mi

US $400
Blown struts and shocks both front and rear. 
52000 mi Replace rear wheel bearing 
59000 mi Replace front struts 
198000 mi

US $30
Rear sway bar end links had too much play, replaced to pass VA state inspection. 
174600 mi

US $300
Replaced tie rod ends (outer) shocks and ball joints 

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2002 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

144000 mi Replaced stabilizer - control-arm link. Original one broke. 

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2002 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

117-horsepower 1.7L I4 CVT FWD

155000 mi

US $2300
Lower assembly 

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2002 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

117-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

129900 mi

US $1200
Replaced struts Lower control arm bushings failed, replace after removing subrame. Lower ball joint replaced. 

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2002 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

249000 mi

US $290
The front right wheel bearing was making a loud noise. I replaced both right and left side bearings. 
163060 mi

C $500
Rear struts. 

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2002 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

41000 mi

US $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 
68000 mi

US $1700
Torn bushing, front sway bar links, lower ball joint boots, inner cv boots, replace all fluids, brake, coolant, oil, transmission 
100000 mi

US $370
Bent rear control arm , alignment 
180400 mi

C $1200
Control arm needed to be replaced on both front wheels. 
135200 mi

US $400
front bushing/sway bar 

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2002 Honda Civic 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

85000 mi

US $3000
All four struts need to be replaced.... Total cost was to be $1400....  

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2001 Honda Civic

Engine not specified

43400 mi Both the front springs went, really strange 
118800 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. 
158100 mi 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. 
77500 mi New rear shocks required. 

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2001 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

165000 mi Replaced control arm bushings 
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. 
167000 mi

US $230
Lower control arm front bushings replaced. Shop did not tighten lower anti-roll bar links, done by user 
232000 mi

US $625
Both front hubs replaced, ball joints replaced 

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2001 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

172000 mi

US $1280
I needed new bushings and struts. 
122124 mi

US $287
Replaced 2 front lower control arm bushings 
147360 mi

US $308
Replace front stabilizer links 
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. 
41000 mi

US $397
replaced bearing on front right and also did an alignment. 
47300 mi

US $480
rubber holder of bearing cracked; replaced. 

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2001 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

117-horsepower 1.7L I4 CVT FWD

59000 mi

US $280
Axle broken, broken ball joint replaced steering pump 
59700 mi

US $400
Replaced wheel bearings b/c mechanic said too loud, although I didn't notice any difference ball joint replaced 
88000 mi

US $660
Struts on all four went bad. One in front leaking, while back creaks 

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2001 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

117-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

93000 mi

US $1200
tie rod bushings worn 
170000 mi

US $1000
Had ball joints and lower control arms replaced. 

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2001 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

C $4000 Needed new will tie rod ends stabilizers and Ball joints 
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. 
196700 mi

US $600
Control arm bushing, new control arm, new sway bar links 

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2001 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

155000 mi

US $1072
replaced compliance bushings 
113000 mi

US $400
Needed tie-rod end boots replaced. 
125500 mi

US $200
Needed to have a sway bar bracket replaced, it was making noise. 
125000 mi

US $74
During state inspection shop damaged wheel lugs - Needed replacement. Original shop would not accept ownership of damage. 
149000 mi

US $800
Replaced all 4 struts 
168000 mi

US $400
Tie-rod ends 
134540 mi

C $200
Broken lower ball joint, two front, replaced 
141800 mi

US $2000
Compliance bushings, front struts, rear shocks 
107000 mi

US $1800
A front strut was leaking fluid so the front two were replaced along with a brushing. 
95000 mi

US $1000
Front shock dead, tie rod end broken 
166000 mi

US $660
Front end noise. Replaced strut mounts and sway bar links. Leaking steering rack. Replaced. 
178000 mi

US $611
Compliance bushings $301.00 (suspension- again!). 

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2001 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

112000 mi

US $190
Both front wheel bearings replaced. 

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2001 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

190000 mi

US $40
Replaced left lower ball joint. 
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. 
149000 mi

US $250
Replaced front struts and lower front control arm bushings. 
122000 mi

US $35
Broken sway bar link on left front. Bought new at parts store and replaced. 
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. 
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. 

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2001 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

198000 mi Heard clunk over bumps and mechanic checked , both lower control arms need replacing and left strut has broken, also left axle. 
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. 
200000 mi

US $1000
replaced control arms and both front struts 

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2001 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

117-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

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. 
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. 
128000 mi

US $365
Replacement of lower ball joint boots and cv joint boot.  
153000 mi Replaced the right front strut and brake pads.  
165000 mi

US $1600
Compliance bushings failed, struts blown. Replaced both. 

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2001 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

161200 mi

US $1025
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 

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2001 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

83000 mi

US $205
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. 

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2001 Honda Civic 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

69000 mi

US $100
Front left strut was leaking. The dealer replaced both front struts. 
78000 mi

US $1000
Struts replaced  

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2000 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

127-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

72000 mi Rear trailing arm bushing torn - discovered during routine service - removed and replaced.  

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2000 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

150000 mi

US $20
I had to purchase and install a rear adjustable camber kit. Factory installed camber is not adjustable. My rear alignment was out and wearing tires. This can be expensive but you can get a kit on ebay for $20. Then get an alignment! 

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2000 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

106-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

170500 mi

C $450
replaced upper control arms and ball joints 
171000 mi

US $95
My drivers side rear strut was replaced 
67000 mi

US $250
Replaced worn rear shocks 
103400 mi

US $600
Ball joints rusted down enough in size to fall from the sockets. Rear wheel bearings and rear brakes, all! 
89000 mi

US $600
suspension parts (trail arms)  
115000 mi

US $300
Needed a ball joint replacement 

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2000 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

55180 mi I reported a click noise heard whem starting to move forward or reverse. The shop diagnosed L/F axle assembly needed to be replaced but no immediate danger. I noticed right side front tire flat, all others very low, corrected that, no further click.weird 

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2000 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch

106-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

172980 mi

C $600
Left front wheel bangs when turning left and going over a bump. Brought car to dealer under warranty. Dealer told me they couldn't replicate the problem.  Upper ball joints replaced at 278,000km and problem went away. 
96100 mi

C $400
Replaced both front upper ball joints. Only the passenger side was bad, but replaced both sides anyway. 
107260 mi

C $396
Ticking noises on suspension when turning.Groaning noises in suspension. Mechanic discovered that bolt was missing in lower control arms and rusted through on one side.Lower control arms welded and bolt replaced.Other issues not urgent. 
175460 mi

C $390
Took car in for an alignment. Told by mechanic that both front ball joints needed to be replaced. Showed me some excessive play in the joint when the car was on the hoist. 

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2000 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

127-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

92500 mi

US $900
Struts were leaking & were replaced. 
139800 mi

US $120
Blown strut. Replaced all struts with adjustable KYB. 

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2000 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

106-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

176080 mi

C $150
Power steering pump bearing noisy. Pump replaced 

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2000 Honda Civic 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

132000 mi All 4 struts were leaking, leak in front axle, exhaust 

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1999 Honda Civic

Engine not specified

157480 mi

C $120
Replace lower right ball joint, car was sold and this was the only problem found in the safety check. 

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1999 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

116000 mi

US $320
Wheel bearing replaced. 
127000 mi

US $280
Other wheel bearing was going bad, replaced at independent shop. 
170000 mi

US $700
Replaced control arms on right side. 
170000 mi

US $1400
Rear bushings needed to be replaced (first time).  

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1999 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

97300 mi

US $800
Rear suspension bushings. Alignment problem. 
115700 mi

US $592
Replaced Ball Joints. Oil Change. Rotated tires 
202000 mi

US $50
Had to replace Rear Trailing Arm Bushings. This is a first for this car. And I have had since new! 
213300 mi

US $500
Replaced shocks/struts on all 4 wheels. 
155000 mi

US $900
Replaced fluid reservoir and hoses. 
111600 mi

C $1250
Both control arms replaced. 

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1999 Honda Civic 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

149000 mi car needed ball joints, rack and pinion (inner tie rods), CEL on (EGR solenoid-rear), needed new brakes all around, a/c broken 
150660 mi

C $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. 
152000 mi

US $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. 
107880 mi

C $590
Failing wheel bearings in front passenger/rear driver corners 
176120 mi

C $110
Driver's side upper control arm replaced due to bad balljoint 

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1999 Honda Civic

4-cylinder manual 2WD

204000 mi

US $60
Replaced upper ball joint on the drivers side front suspension. 
216900 mi

US $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! 

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1998 Honda Civic

Engine not specified

256000 mi

US $1600
then ended up replacing the trailing arm suspension units in the rear. 
158000 mi

US $45
Replaced right inner and outer tie rod. Had vehicle aligned. 
90000 mi

£200
worn nearside track rod end replaced 

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1998 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

103000 mi

US $150
Wheel bolt became crossthreaded, needed to replace. Replaced tie rod rod ends due to wear. 

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1998 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

170000 mi

US $1840
trailing arm bushings cracked; replaced trailing arm bushings front left hub and bearing shot (extreme wobble, replaced hub and bearing 

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1998 Honda Civic 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

99000 mi

US $600
front wheel bearings 

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1998 Honda Civic

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

173000 mi

US $300
Strut Replacement Front 

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1997 Honda Civic

Engine not specified

97000 mi

US $150
Power steering reservoir clogged, killing power steering pump. 
161000 mi

US $1188
Had to replace the rack and pinion. It was getting ready to fall apart and was causing a serious pull 

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1997 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

172000 mi

US $500
Ball joints replaced. 

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1997 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

90520 mi Shudder still present when sold, possibly bushings or something else in the steering column. 

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1996 Honda Civic

Engine not specified

155000 mi

US $300
driver side shock absorber had to be replaced. passenger side although still good, needed to be replaced as a result. 

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1996 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

55180 mi

C $25
Bad rubber like squeak sound from front driver's side when suspension compressed over bump. Took a long time of trial and error, but rust proof spray in all suspension parts cleared up the problem. No major issue found, though I spent a lot of time looking. Issue has not returned. 

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1995 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

231000 mi Steering fluid leak.  

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Honda Civic Suspension Problems

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