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2005 Honda Civic repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 176 repairs.
2005 Honda Civic suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD
| 187000 mi US $700 |
compliance bearings |
| 77000 mi US $18900 |
Four shocks, tie rod & alignment. |
| 110000 mi US $1400 |
When I had the shocks replaced at a private garage I left with a rattle in the right front. After nearly two years and several trips to the repair sho who failed to hear the rattle I took it to Honda who replace both front struts. No rattles |
| 129000 mi US $1000 |
During the 120000mi service it was noted that the tie-rod end needed replaced |
2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 81000 mi US $200 |
Control arm bent |
| 134000 mi US $250 |
Left coil and strut failed. Replaced both front coil/strut assemblies. |
2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 121096 mi US $370 |
Lower control arm bushing boot broken, leaking fluid. Replaced both sides and performed alignment. Lower control arm bushing boot broken, leaking fluid. Replaced both sides and performed alignment. |
| 65000 mi US $300 |
Lower control arm bushings replaced (entire LCA assembly - both). Clunking noise from weak bushings. Poor quality OEM parts. Lower control arm bushings replaced (entire LCA assembly - both). Clunking noise from weak bushings. Poor quality OEM parts. |
| 114080 mi C $500 |
Wheel bearing replaced. |
2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 170000 mi US $232 |
Roaring noise lead to failed wheel bearing hub. |
| 190000 mi US $400 |
Both front wheel bearings failed almost simultaneously and required replacement. |
| 79700 mi US $200 |
Bushing front stabilizer |
| 108000 mi US $900 |
Struts , brakes |
| 96000 mi | Front wheel bearings are making noise |
| 96000 mi | Front wheel bearings were making noise. |
| 116560 mi C $600 |
replace swaybars and tire rod ends |
| 138880 mi C $100 |
left front ball joint and tirerod end replaced |
| 204100 mi US $21 |
Power steering line was leaking and replaced at 204,000 miles |
| 217000 mi | Power Steering line was leaking. Replaced myself |
| 58580 mi C $300 |
Tie rod end needed replacing (worn out) |
| 85100 mi C $600 |
Wheel bearings and tie rods needed replacing due to excessive wear/noise |
| 106640 mi | Power steering column leaking fluid. Due to rusty brake lines surrounding the power steering column, there was a high probability of needing to replace the brake lines. Since the estimate for this was large (~$1000 - $2000), and this car needs a new battery and brakes too, I chose not to repair this and plan to retire the vehicle. |
| 84560 mi C $250 |
Left front wheel bearing |
| 110360 mi C $700 |
Left front wheel bearing failure |
2005 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 152000 mi US $850 |
Replaced 2x tie rod ends. Boots were shot. Replace 2x ball joints. Replace lower control arm bushes. This crap was old and tired. Needs end links too, but I'm blowing that off for now. |
2005 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 86000 mi US $360 |
Replaced front strut assemblies |
2005 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 101000 mi US $398 |
Heard growling noise. Mechanic replaced bearing set on front right wheel. Aligned wheels. |
| 115000 mi US $81 |
Front wheels difficult to align. Mechanic "slotted both front struts for camber." Cost $81. |
2005 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 273300 mi US $280 |
Front wheel bearings replaced |
| 103700 mi US $14 |
Lower ball joint boots replaced. |
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