1996 Honda Civic Honda Civic 1996

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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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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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1996 Honda Civic Suspension Problems

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