| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1996 Honda Civic repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 25 repairs.
1996 Honda Civic engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (33%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1996 Honda Civic
Engine not specified
| 280500 mi US $30 |
small oil leak from headcover gasket |
| 173600 mi C $400 |
Rusted through muffler replaced. |
| 216000 mi US $20 |
engine overheated. Nearby mechanic quoted too much. Towed car. Replaced thermostat. |
1996 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 142000 mi US $800 |
cracked exhaust manifold = meant loss of power and unsteady driving. |
| 287000 mi | Broken vaccuum line; self-repair. |
| 202000 mi US $1550 |
persistent stalling after high speed travel |
| 205500 mi US $150 |
flange at rear of "j" pipe broke, allowing a exhaust leak |
1996 Honda Civic 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 131000 mi US $750 |
Replaced block thermostats and sensors since engine temperature gauge on cluster panel is not fully functioning. Turns out there's another sensor I should have replaced instead. Replaced engine block mount. |
| 135000 mi | I never did fix the temperature gauge problem. I never figured out exactly which part to replace. Some friends needed her so we sold her to them as is. |
| 106020 mi C $983 |
Flex pipe broke, replaced. |
| 113460 mi C $500 |
Failed emissions, new plugs, leads, O2 sensor, etc. |
1996 Honda Civic 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 90000 mi US $100 |
Discovered bad engine mount. Changed also. |
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