2005 Honda Civic Honda Civic 2005

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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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2005 Honda Civic transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 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

69500 mi

US $1279
Clutch and bearings replaced 
139000 mi Shifter was hard to shift, was a problem with the shift gate. Car was difficult to drive if one did not know what to do. 

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2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

145000 mi

US $50
half shaft replacement 

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2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

54560 mi

C $50
Diagnosis of clutch pedal noise and rough feel. Mechanic said throw out bearing needs replacement. Recommended wait until clutch replacement to address. Diagnosis of clutch pedal noise and rough feel. Mechanic said throw out bearing needs replacement. Recommended wait until clutch replacement to address. 
172000 mi clutch pedal adjustment to end of travel. starting to slip 

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2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

96000 mi bearing failure in final drive of transmission. Will cost over $2600 to repair because it require a total rebuild of the transmission. Not decided whether to repair or get rid of this car. 

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2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan

198600 mi Car was making loud noise when in gear, took it in for inspection. Found metal shavings in transmission fluid and determined full transmission replacement would be necessary. 

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2005 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

102100 mi

US $1000
Replaced driver's side CV Joint 
152000 mi

US $850
Replaced 2x axles. Old ones had gone too long without maintenance and were shot. 
175000 mi

US $500
Factory clutch (really, TO bearing) from my JDM K20a engine swap failed at an unknown mileage. Replaced clutch disk, pressure plate, FW, TO bearing with Exedy Stage I kit (matched FW, PP, clutch disk). Note that I reused the parts installed into the K20a3 trans shortly after I got the car; pulled them out when we did the motor swap but kept the factory clutch in the K20a. 

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2005 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe

115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD

45000 mi Problem with manual transmission. Repairs would require complete disassembly and at least $1K.  
109000 mi Cars clutch went to the floor and car died. The clutch lining was worn out. The slave cylinder went out. The transmission needed to be rebuilt, it leaked oil. Unrepairable, the car was junked. 
158000 mi

US $200
The boots needed to be replaced. Once done, now there is a flapping sound every time I step on the brakes. 

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2005 Honda Civic Transmission Problems

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