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1997 Honda Civic repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (13%)
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Chart based on 61 repairs.
1997 Honda Civic engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1997 Honda Civic
Engine not specified
| 108000 mi US $250 |
Broken exhaust manifold. Cracked. |
| 189700 mi C $400 |
Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor. |
| US $700 | One of engine heads went crap and engines was overheate. I changed the whole thing. |
| 162000 mi US $344 |
Previous mechanic improperly installed crank sensor lead after replacing timing belt. Had sensor replaced. Replaced timing belt and water pump. |
1997 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 221000 mi US $120 |
replaced resonator |
| 226000 mi US $350 |
replaced muffler, front exhaust pipe |
1997 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 203000 mi US $60 |
Replaced the Idle Air Control Valve |
| 194000 mi US $1000 |
catalytic converter replaced. |
| 222000 mi US $360 |
oil and coolant leaks, |
| 150000 mi US $10 |
Mild oil leak, shop recommended replacing worn Pcv valve. |
| 156200 mi | Exhaust manifold developed a crack near the oxygen sensor. Since exhaust manifold is welded to catalytic converter. The entire catalytics converter must be replaced. Trying to see if Honda will cover it due to extended emissions warranty. |
| 125000 mi US $90 |
Broken exhaust hanger. Welded repair. |
| 147200 mi US $120 |
Significant rust through in exhaust system and muffler. Rear 50% of system replaced. |
| 193100 mi US $10 |
The radiator was cracked, possibly because ultra-cold temps froze fluid in upper tank. Attempted to seal the crack with JB Weld, but the weld cracked. Attempted JB Weld 5-10 more times and finally sealed the leak with multiple layers and long cure times. |
1997 Honda Civic 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 82000 mi US $55 |
Radiator had been leaking for some time and burning off fluid. Replaced the old one with a new one. |
| 90000 mi | Catalytic converter was decompressed and loose. Resealed and reattached mainly. Spent $40 to buy a back-up cat for use later. |
| 216000 mi US $600 |
Car alignment + Replace tires + replace pulley. |
| 224000 mi US $677 |
Car would not start, even a push down the hill and popping the clutch the engine would not run. (sat a week in very cold weather over the Holidays) Replaced battery, plugs, ignition wires, ignition coil and rotor. Runs great again. Noticed persistent oil leaks the last month, engine cleaned and re-examined by dealer a week after cleaning: 3 found: cam/crank shaft seals, oil pan, rear main engine seal. ~ $1500 to fix. Due to engine age decided to just check/add oil regularly |
| 237000 mi | Major oil leak at base of engine, replaced seal. Muffler B pipe was just about disintegrated, since dealer had installed muffler it was under warranty and very much cheaper than full cost to repair. |
| 131000 mi US $175 |
O2 sensor. Removed and replaced. |
1997 Honda Civic 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 235000 mi US $10 |
Replaced busted radiator hose |
1997 Honda Civic
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 133000 mi | Replaced radiator. |
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