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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
201-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
78000 mi
US $500
The tire pressure monitors were leaking, had all four of them replaced.
replace 4 OEM tires (original) with Michelin Premier A/S; OEM sizing.
Have noticed a 2 to 3 decrease in MPG since replacing tires.
51460 mi
C $150
The manual trunk opening mechanism broke. Cable replaced.
19280 mi
Windshield washer dispenser on driver side not working properly
26000 mi
US $175
TPMS sensors. Two broke off, from metal valve stem caps being corroded on. Civic 2012 sensors are one-piece so replacing just the valve stem was NOT possible...
36000 mi
Cable on back seat release
8000 mi
Seat belt retractor failed. Had no drivers seatbelt.
8000 mi
Intermittent clunk noise when closing the trunk. Mechanic reported finding the source of the clunk & installed a panel that was supposed to prevent it. Clunk has happened only one time since.
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