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2004 Honda Civic repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

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2004 Honda Civic suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Honda Civic

Engine not specified

150000 mi

US $700
Rear shocks 

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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

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. 
68200 mi

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

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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 
134800 mi

US $150
Dealer said rear stabilizers needed replaced. Took to independent mechanic for replacement. 
42000 mi

US $180
Tie rod ends worn. 
48000 mi

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

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2004 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

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. 
97300 mi

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

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2004 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

128000 mi

US $1500
Struts needed to be replaced. 
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. 
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 

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2004 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

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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2004 Honda Civic Suspension Problems

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