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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (49%)

< $100 (28%)

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Chart based on 94 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

Honda in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2010 - Sep 2010
Sep 2010

157480 mi

C $120
Replace lower right ball joint, car was sold and this was the only problem found in the safety check. 
Honda in Virginia, United States
Apr 2013 - Jul 2014
Jun 2013

178000 mi

US $120
Ignition coil went out, replaced with new one. 
May 2014

191900 mi

US $60
Wiper motor went out. 
Honda in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013

169000 mi

US $15
The rear passenger side exterior door handle no longer work, a piece that connected the handle to the mechanism had broken. Used superglue and gorilla tape to repair it, functions perfectly. 
Honda in Rhode Island, United States
Dec 2013 - Jul 2016
Jan 2014

138300 mi

US $200
replaced muffler. 
Jul 2014

142000 mi

US $350
long pipe from engine to muffler was replaced. 
Honda in Alabama, United States
Dec 2013 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

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. 
Honda in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2013 - Jun 2014
Dec 2013

202120 mi

C $30
Radiator was changed in 2012, the hose for the radiator leaked in dec 2013. Nothing big 
Honda in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

160000 mi

US $230
Replaced leaking oil pan. 
Honda in Arizona, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
Apr 2013

130200 mi

US $356
AC charge 
Jun 2013

131000 mi

US $700
new ac discharge hose 
Honda in Georgia, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

194000 mi

US $2
Constant over heating replaced radiator and hoses 
Honda in New Hampshire, United States
Jun 2012 - Sep 2014
Aug 2012

141600 mi

US $250
Front passenger corner needed to replace a ball joint. 
Jan 2013

US $270
Hydraulic clutch's master cylinder needed replacing. 
Honda in California, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2015
Dec 2011

111000 mi

US $100
Engine mount replaced 
Honda in Arizona, United States
Nov 2011 - Jul 2013
May 2012

136600 mi
A/C compressor failure. Replaced compressor and recharged A/C. 
Honda in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
Apr 2013

160680 mi

C $25
The starter died. I was able to go to a pick and pull and get a starter for $25 and replace it myself. 
Honda in California, United States
Jun 2012 - Mar 2013
Sep 2012

216000 mi

US $850
Had to replace all 4 fuel injectors 
Nov 2012

218000 mi

US $220
oil pan gasket leak fixed/parts replaced 
Jan 2013

220500 mi

US $800
timing belt and water pump were maintenance items also replaced 2 engine mounts that were broken 
Honda in California, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

155000 mi

US $400
The bolt that holds the camshaft pulley snapped off 
Honda in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2013 - Jul 2022
May 2018

74400 mi

C $105
replace valve cover gasket 
Jun 2022

80600 mi

C $350
replace distributor O-ring to stop oil leak 
Honda in Cyprus
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016

241800 mi

€50
Didnt pump hot air, cleaned the vents and the A/C filters 

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1999 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Honda in Arizona, United States
Dec 2008 - Sep 2013
Jan 2010

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). 
Dec 2010

170000 mi

US $1400
Rear bushings needed to be replaced (first time).  Oxygen sensor was replaced (first time). 
Honda in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

166000 mi

US $150
Heater hose and coolant replaced after hose ruptured. Distributor o ring replaced. 
Honda in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2009 - Sep 2019
Feb 2011

178700 mi

US $600
Maintenance: Timing belt, water pump (both working fine but prophylactically replaced), and valve cover gasket (which had slight leak). 
May 2011

182000 mi

US $285
Driver's door window regulator failed.  
Jun 2011

183000 mi

US $414
CEL > bad crank speed sensor (which is integral to the distributor assembly) > replace distributor assembly 
Mar 2014

211000 mi

US $300
Radiator sprung a leak. Car towed 15 miles and radiator replaced. 
Honda in Washington, United States
Jan 2008 - Apr 2014
Jan 2010

110800 mi

US $225
Exhaust was getting loud from an open seam in exhaust pipe. 
Jun 2010

104000 mi

US $220
A/C was low on coolant, had it refilled and several valves replaced. 
Feb 2011

116000 mi

US $320
Muffler was shot, replaced. Wheel bearing replaced. 
Jul 2011

127000 mi

US $280
Other wheel bearing was going bad, replaced at independent shop. 
May 2013

155000 mi

US $650
Water pump and timing belt were replaced. 
Nov 2013

170000 mi

US $700
Replaced control arms on right side. 
Mar 2014

174000 mi

US $200
Replaced master and slave cylinders for clutch. 
Honda in South Africa
Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009

96720 mi
Brake pads worn, driver's side caliper binding.  
Honda in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2007 - Feb 2011
Mar 2008

165000 mi

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

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1999 Honda Civic 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2007 - Sep 2011
Apr 2008

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. 
Jan 2009

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. 
Sep 2009

172000 mi
Air conditioning failing to cool passenger cabin. High pressure (160 psi) on low pressure side indicates a blocked line. There is also evidence of compressor failure. Will consider repair in spring of 2010 pending condition of car. 
May 2010

189000 mi

US $210
Replaced alternator. 
Jun 2010

190000 mi

US $40
Replaced left CV driveshaft, Replaced left lower ball joint. 
Dec 2010

200000 mi

US $450
Replaced timing belt and water pump.  Primary hood latch disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated. 
Sep 2011

210000 mi
Primary hood latch would not lock, hood was only being held down by backup latch. Hood latch adjust nine months previously by garage. Cleaned and adjust hood latch. 
Honda in New York, United States
Oct 2010 - Mar 2013
May 2011

74000 mi

US $100
heat shield rattle 
Aug 2011

74300 mi

US $190
hood release 
Honda in Texas, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2014
Jan 2012

140800 mi

US $500
engine tune-up 
Mar 2012

145000 mi

US $700
Replaced the radiator and hoses. 
Sep 2012

155000 mi

US $900
Replaced fluid reservoir and hoses. 
Honda in Arizona, United States
Oct 2009 - Dec 2013
Jan 2010

194500 mi

US $50
Had to replace Rear Trailing Arm Bushings. This is a first for this car. And I have had since new! 
Sep 2012

205000 mi

US $120
Replaced alternator for the first time. 
Oct 2013

213300 mi

US $500
Replaced shocks/struts on all 4 wheels. 
Honda in New York, United States
Feb 2010 - Sep 2018
Sep 2010

94000 mi

US $1700
Timing belt $US 800, New Tires $US 390 Driver power window $US 400 Gear shift cable $US 200 Exhaust $US 200 
Feb 2011

96000 mi

US $12
Replace headlight bulb, Self. $US 10 easy 
Apr 2011

97300 mi

US $800
Rear suspension bushings. Alignment problem. 
Apr 2012

106300 mi

US $679
Throttle body. Dealer said it needed fixing. This was $US 150. Brakes was $450. Total with tax was 679 
Apr 2013

115700 mi

US $592
Replaced Ball Joints. Oil Change. Rotated tires 
Aug 2013

119000 mi
Brake fluid ran down. Brake light came on. Topped up the brake fluid and that fixed it. I guess the dealer forgot to top it up last time I was in the shop. 
Sep 2013

120000 mi

US $489
Exhaust had a hole in it. Replaced sections A and B pipes. Also replaced Brake light that was out. 
Oct 2013

120300 mi

US $1650
Fail New York State inspection. Brake lines rusted with leak. I did not notice!! Replaced brake lines and fuel lines in car. Change Oil and NYS inspection renewal sticker. Washer spray corroded replaced. 
Apr 2014

125500 mi

US $420
Oil gasket seal was leaking oil. Replaced gasket. Oil and filter change. Washer driver side was clogged. Replaced washer nozzle. 
Honda in Nova Scotia, Canada
Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008

111600 mi

C $1250
Both control arms replaced. Exhaust clamp replaced. Brake lines replaced. 

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1999 Honda Civic 2-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD

Honda in California, United States
Jan 2008 - Mar 2013
Nov 2011

105500 mi

US $180
Driver power window is skipping at the top; gear tooth had worn down/broken. Same window was replaced 6 years ago after falling off the track. 

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1999 Honda Civic 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Honda in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2014
Sep 2011

151000 mi
AC Pulley/bearing seized up causing AC belt to squeal and eventually break. Living without the AC as it robbed the engine of the tiny horsepower it has anyway. 
Dec 2011

151000 mi
Driver side window fell off the track; trim holding the rear of the window against the door came loose. Dug the trim piece up and fiddled around with it until it was working correctly again. 
Jul 2014

168000 mi
AC never fixed 
Honda in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2010 - May 2010
Apr 2010

107880 mi

C $590
Failing wheel bearings in front passenger/rear driver corners Cracked rubber motor mount was replaced 
Honda in Vermont, United States
Feb 2010 - May 2010
May 2010

149000 mi
car needed ball joints, rack and pinion (inner tie rods), CEL on (EGR solenoid-rear), needed new brakes all around, a/c broken 
Honda in Illinois, United States
Sep 2009 - Aug 2013
Jul 2010

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. 
Jun 2011

152000 mi

US $326
Front right coilover broken at bottom, not safe to drive. Replaced strut assembly and sway bar links. Also fixed vibration at high speeds. Self repair, no labor paid except alignment after replacement. 
Oct 2011

155500 mi

US $90
Broken front left motor mount, felt movement when shifting. Attempted repair, broke nut within frame. 
Aug 2012

166300 mi

US $50
Parking brake cable seized on. Rear right drum heated up and destroyed brake shoes and part of wheel cylinder. Replaced parking brake cable and shoes on rear right (left shoes had plenty of wear left). Brake pedal falling to floor (turns out it was just really spongy). Bled brakes, no effect. Replaced master cylinder, no effect. Found out front pads were seized in the caliper slides and only rears were working. Replaced pads. Fixed. 
Mar 2013

170000 mi

US $10
Left headlight out, replaced both 
Honda in Texas, United States
Feb 2009 - Nov 2012
Mar 2009

172000 mi

US $150
Rear main seal leaking. Replaced seal and replaced clutch disc and pressure plate also throw out bearing. 
May 2009

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. 
Aug 2009

181000 mi

US $160
A/C would not cool in traffic. Condenser fan shorted out and was inop. 
Apr 2010

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. 
Oct 2010

197000 mi

US $100
Had oil leak - discovered gasket for VTEC solenoid had ruptured at the bottom. Replaced the gasket to repair. 
May 2012

217000 mi

US $150
A/C was not blowing cold air. 
Honda in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2011 - Apr 2013
Aug 2012

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. 
Mar 2013

150660 mi

C $350
The suspension was noisy and over bumps there was a tug on the steering wheel. A ball joint needed replacing, and the mechanic said it was a safety issue. 
Honda in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2010 - May 2011
Apr 2010

61380 mi

C $632
Replace front suspension components. Bushings had free play, so replaced lower ball joints and upper control arms that also include ball joints. 
Honda in Ohio, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2014
Apr 2012

134000 mi

US $138
Cat Back Exhaust. Muffler tip had rusted off and a rust hole on the pipe. 
Honda in Alberta, Canada
Oct 2007 - Jun 2014
Apr 2010

168020 mi

C $110
Driver's side upper control arm replaced due to bad balljoint 
Sep 2011

184140 mi

C $300
AC had quit working a couple of years ago - turned out to be the AC clutch. Owner replaced clutch and had AC system recharged.  

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1999 Honda Civic 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda in California, United States
Oct 2007 - Jul 2008
Mar 2008

128000 mi
We don't drive the car much because the transmission is going out. It is a HX model and according to the dealer, Honda gave up on the cvt transmission in the HX. 
Jul 2008

130000 mi
The car was sold for parts in July 2008 after the CVT failed. 

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1999 Honda Civic

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Honda in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2010 - Sep 2011
Aug 2010

204000 mi

US $60
Replaced upper ball joint on the drivers side front suspension. 
Feb 2011

216900 mi

US $450
drivers side front bearing was going out. Replaced the bearing at the repair shop I go to. Cost with labor was about $400. Did not have to replace the hub, thank goodness! Vehicle is running good as new again - everything's OK! 

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1999 Honda Civic

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Honda in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2009 - Dec 2011
Mar 2011

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 
Honda in Texas, United States
Mar 2011 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012

188000 mi

US $75
stalling, lack power, eng light. 

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