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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 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 8 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
| US $700 | Window could not be opened and closed on the driver side therefore I changed parts. Even after repaires it was hard to open it |
1997 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 121000 mi | Check Engine light diagnosed as P0420 - catalyst system efficiency issue. Dealer replaced catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, gaskets, and oxygen sensor #1 as part of Honda extended warranty (Warranty applies to some 1995-1997 vehicles as part of a se |
1997 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 155000 mi US $70 |
Hood release cable snapped. |
| 168000 mi US $171 |
Heat Sink rusted and fell off |
| 147200 mi | Interior hood release was broken by shop's vehicle inspection arm. The hood release cable was replaced |
| 158000 mi | Problem was caused by another repair shop. Hood release no longer smooth, requires significant effort. Problem not fixed. |
1997 Honda Civic 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 210000 mi |
| 224000 mi US $677 |
Hood latch was rusted to the point it would not open. Dealer replaced hood latch assembly. |
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