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1999 Honda Civic repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 106 repairs.
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1999 Honda Civic engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (57%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Honda Civic

Engine not specified

155000 mi

US $400
The bolt that holds the camshaft pulley snapped off 
111000 mi

US $100
Engine mount replaced 
176000 mi The Idle Air Control Valve was having problems for years. Sometimes my engine would rev at high RPM's or not coast smoothly if I wasn't gassing the engine, but then the issues would go away for months at a time. 
202120 mi

C $30
Radiator was changed in 2012, the hose for the radiator leaked in dec 2013. Nothing big 
74400 mi

C $105
replace valve cover gasket 
80600 mi

C $350
replace distributor O-ring to stop oil leak 
178000 mi

US $120
Ignition coil went out, replaced with new one. 
194000 mi

US $2
Constant over heating replaced radiator and hoses 
216000 mi

US $850
Had to replace all 4 fuel injectors 
218000 mi

US $220
oil pan gasket leak fixed/parts replaced 
220500 mi

US $800
timing belt and water pump were maintenance items also replaced 2 engine mounts that were broken 
160000 mi

US $230
Replaced leaking oil pan. 
139000 mi

US $200
replaced muffler. 
142000 mi

US $350
long pipe from engine to muffler was replaced. 

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1999 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

178700 mi

US $600
Maintenance: Timing belt, water pump (both working fine but prophylactically replaced), and valve cover gasket (which had slight leak). 
183000 mi

US $414
CEL > bad crank speed sensor (which is integral to the distributor assembly) > replace distributor assembly 
211000 mi

US $300
Radiator sprung a leak. Car towed 15 miles and radiator replaced. 
165000 mi

US $330
Muffler and exhaust line replaced - this has been done every 2-3 years since I have owned the vehicle. 
110800 mi

US $225
Exhaust was getting loud from an open seam in exhaust pipe. 
116000 mi

US $110
Muffler was shot, replaced. 
155000 mi

US $650
Water pump and timing belt were replaced. 
166000 mi

US $150
Heater hose and coolant replaced after hose ruptured. Distributor o ring replaced. 
159000 mi

US $750
Water pump failed unexpectedly. Car needed to be towed. Original water pump had been replaced at mileage recommended by manual. Water pump and timing belt were replaced. Fan belts also replaced (normal wear and tear). 
170000 mi

US $1400
Oxygen sensor was replaced (first time). 

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1999 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

74000 mi

US $100
heat shield rattle 
111600 mi

C $1250
Exhaust clamp replaced. 
140800 mi

US $500
engine tune-up 
145000 mi

US $700
Replaced the radiator and hoses. 
94000 mi

US $1700
Exhaust $US 200 
106300 mi

US $679
Throttle body. Dealer said it needed fixing. This was $US 150. Brakes was $450. Total with tax was 679 
120000 mi

US $489
Exhaust had a hole in it. Replaced sections A and B pipes. Also replaced Brake light that was out. 
125500 mi

US $420
Oil gasket seal was leaking oil. Replaced gasket. Oil and filter change. 
153000 mi

US $450
Cracked exhaust manifold. Require replacement of one piece catalytic converter and manifold. Converter was in good shape. Replaced both before and after oxygen sensors. 
165000 mi

US $550
Intermediate exhaust pipe broke and was dragging on ground. This piece of exhaust had been previously replaced with aftermarket parts in 2003. 
200000 mi

US $450
Replaced timing belt and water pump.  

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1999 Honda Civic 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

144000 mi

US $90
Self-repaired. Took down catalytic converter, thought catalyst was broken and rattling, found top heat shield was broken. Secured with exhaust strapping. Replaced muffler, previous (aftermarket) was cheap and rusting. 
155500 mi

US $90
Broken front left motor mount, felt movement when shifting. Attempted repair, broke nut within frame. 
172000 mi

US $150
Rear main seal leaking. Replaced seal and replaced clutch disc and pressure plate also throw out bearing. 
175000 mi

US $120
Check engine light on and would try to die when coming to a stop. Bank one sensor one oxygen sensor heater malfunction. replaced oxygen sensor with new one and cleared code. good as new. 
191000 mi

US $300
Low fluctuating idle. replaced iac valve and changed oil. Also had a code P1508. Knock sensor came apart replaced knock sensor also. 
197000 mi

US $100
Had oil leak - discovered gasket for VTEC solenoid had ruptured at the bottom. Replaced the gasket to repair. 
134000 mi

US $138
Cat Back Exhaust. Muffler tip had rusted off and a rust hole on the pipe. 
107880 mi

C $590
Cracked rubber motor mount was replaced 
147860 mi

C $130
Exhaust was rusty (snow belt) and a connection between two parts of the exhaust broke. The car was extremely noisy. Installed a flex pipe for a cheap repair. The car is now more powerful than when I bought it with 198,000 Km. 

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1999 Honda Civic

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

188000 mi

US $75
stalling, lack power, eng light. 
74400 mi

C $800
Engine light was on, mechanic discovered two holes, removed and replaced front pipe, intermediate pipe and gaskets as well as oxygen sensor 

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