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Chart based on 62 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Honda Civic
Engine not specified
92000 mi
US $450
Fuel pump
60000 mi
Hybrid IMA system not keeping battery charged. Check engine light and IMA light always on.
New clutch. Suspect a result of driver technique/ regular wear and tear. General maintenance light came on. Was checked as all OK. Light came on again after 20 km for approx 400 km and then went out on its own. Still OK.
39000 mi
US $500
Oxygen sensor replaced to address check engine light
56000 mi
tuned timing (did not resolve warning and engine noise)
56000 mi
spark plugs
38000 mi
Serpentine belt tensioner pulley.
98000 mi
clutch started slipping.
76000 mi
US $350
i was told i had put bad gas in my car. they had to drop the fuel tank out of the back of the car and clean it out. they also replaced an O2 sensor under warranty
129500 mi
US $1000
Clutch went. Replaced clutch and flywheel.
72000 mi
US $80
Lower radiator hose came loose from its clamp, rubbed against the engine block and melted through it.
105000 mi
US $400
Bearings in serpentine tensioner pulley went bad and necessitated replacing both the pulley and the belt.
145700 mi
US $2000
Timing chain tensioner went bad, causing slack in the chain and causing it to jump a tooth on the sprocket.
cracks formed in cylinder wall, causing coolant to leak. car needs new engine.
130200 mi
C $1500
Clutch needed to be refaced and "rebuilt"
52000 mi
US $159
The thermostat was replaced. I realized there was a problem when my car started warming up much more slowly than usual. I have a scan gauge so I know the precise temperature, which made the problem more obvious than it might have been.
Replaced drive belt 100,000 mile maintenance. Valves required adjustment Fuel injection system cleaning
3000 mi
Slight oil leak. They are unsure exactly where it's coming from. Gave me the impression it's coming from a bad place and they just want to be really sure before they operate.
6000 mi
Determined leak was coming from area on block. Honda looked at images and decided to replace long block assy. Dealer had to order. Replaced long block assy.
81300 mi
block cracked
164000 mi
US $350
Overheating, loss of coolant. Determined to be leak in the block itself. Honda has an extended warranty for this exact problem, so a new block was installed free of charge. The old head was put back on. I chose to add a new timing chain. Valve adjustment -- irregular maintenance item for Honda. They were getting noisy.
244000 mi
US $300
Exhaust system behind manifold was rotted -- replaced
76700 mi
US $457
The side engine stabilizing mount is broken.
116940 mi
C $75
Oil leak in lower section of the engine
145080 mi
C $650
Replace engine block
51000 mi
Engine head cracked suddenly, causing coolant leak, and engine overheat. Honda has issued extended warranty to specifically cover this issue, and the repair was fully covered.
13000 mi
Car would not start on first try about once a month. Dealership was unable to duplicate.
24000 mi
oil leak from timing chain cover.
130200 mi
C $250
Car cannot reach normal driving temperature. Replaced (Honda made) thermostate. Coolant flushed. Works fine now.
149000 mi
US $798
Car was overheating. Dealer found a small crack in the block and Honda has a recall for Civics from 2006-2009 that have this particular problem and is covered from 10 years from the original purchase date of the car and unlimited mileage. Block was replaced and whatever parts they deemed necessary that go along with the block change. Honda covered the entire cost!
Hybrid Civic, replaced Hybrid battery Pack with new unit from Bumble Bee batteries. This is all new unit. Not remanufactured.
72320 mi
C $69
Although there is no IMA light on, my Hybrid system seems to behaving abnormally, i.e. differently than in the first 5 years of overnership. The IMA battery drains to 2 bars daily and forces a regen. Nothing done. Wait for failure :(
73120 mi
IMA Battery light finally came on. Unbalanced IMA Battery pack, just before end of warranty kilometers, 150k KM in Canada.
9000 mi
US $20
No Cost reflash of computer to handle hesitation in acceleration. Out of date software. $20 for tire rotation. No Cost oil change.
86200 mi
US $100
Hybrid battery and motor light came on indicating failed hybrid system, which was the case. Problem began intermittent and then rapidly became permanent. Resolution was a loose harness clip under the back seat. one hour diagnostic - 100.0
113800 mi
US $8
Replaced two clips on engine heat shield.
38300 mi
US $380
Oxygen Sensor failure. Paid out of pocket.
71000 mi
The hybrid battery completely failed and was replaced under warranty
34500 mi
Failing IMA battery
53000 mi
US $154
Loss of power on acceleration on xway entrance ramps. Told could leave car for a week because no error codes showed up. Constant problem with the battery. New 2012 will have lithium not NiMH. They know there is a problem. (No fix as of 8-16-11.)
105000 mi
US $500
Dash light showed that IMA BATTERY was failing. Dealer said it would be $3500 plus tax. Talked to Honda and they covered all but $500
The point inspection revealed that I needed my fuel intake cleaned and my power steering fluid replaced. It made a big difference in the car's driving.
65000 mi
Catalytic converter replaced under warranty
60200 mi
US $375
Replaced spark plugs.
38000 mi
US $5500
Replaced engine and radiator after damage from a roadhazard
41000 mi
US $550
Replaced broken front engine mount
89000 mi
US $50
Replaced upper right motor mount.
54000 mi
Cracked Engine Block at cooling passages
73000 mi
US $375
Replaced passenger side upper engine mount
45000 mi
Cracked engine block. Engine block replaced under warranty.
87700 mi
Passenger side motor mount failed causing excessive vibration.
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