

Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (5%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (1%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (60%)
turbocharged 180hp 1.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
4000 mi US $20 |
Flat tire patched |
turbocharged 174hp 1.5L I4 CVT FWD
19500 mi | Windshield replacement |
turbocharged 174hp 1.5L I4 CVT FWD
6267 mi | Service Bulletin #16-099 repair for Center High Mount Stop Lamp Cover falling off. |
12000 mi | Third brake light housing came loose from the rear window, it was re attached. |
158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD
Passenger side window stuck when opening. |
205-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
25000 mi | Passenger window had 2 loose screws that was causing window to make a popping noise when put down. |
143-horsepower 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
16740 mi | Drivers seat belt not retracting all the way. Parts replaced under warranty. |
143-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD
37820 mi | Flapping noise under the front passenger seat. This issue goes back to the first months of purchase.of the car and since the noise was unpredictable and hard to replicate no one could ever discover its provenance. I had to bear it for over 3 years until I noticed that it was actually coming from under the passenger seat itself. It would stop once the cushion is hard pressed. The dealership fix did not solve the issue at all. |
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. |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
13600 mi | Driver side window was loose. Replaced window regulator under warranty. |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
51460 mi C $150 |
The manual trunk opening mechanism broke. Cable replaced. |
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 |
74300 mi US $190 |
hood release |
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. |
36000 mi US $765 |
replace 4 OEM tires (original) with Michelin Premier A/S; OEM sizing. Have noticed a 2 to 3 decrease in MPG since replacing tires. |
27860 mi | Windshield washer dispenser on driver side not working properly |
8000 mi | Seat belt retractor failed. Had no drivers seatbelt. |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
13300 mi | Broken headrest bracket causing it not to lock in. |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
40300 mi C $200 |
Windshield replacement |
76000 mi | Snow had become stuck under the car and the car was almost touching the ground. |
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
1000 mi | The hood of the vehicle was extremely difficult to close. Dealer adjusted the hood latch so the hood closes more easily. |
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
31620 mi | OEM trunk lock latch had to be replaced, unable to open with remote |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
28000 mi | drivers side window appeared to come off tracks. Repair was completed by dlr. |
33000 mi | passenger side window gets stuck in cold weather. technician couldnt repeat problem and didnt fix it. |
30380 mi | weather stripping on a rear passenger side door is folding outside when rear door closed, and front passenger door are closed. in order to "fix" weather striping every time kids exit car i have to open and close front door on passenger side |
17000 mi | The door handle on the driver's door would stick in the summer when the sun was shining on that side of the car. |
64000 mi US $278 |
Door stopper quit working allowing door to swing out all the way unchecked without stopping 1/2 way. |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
52000 mi US $800 |
Replaced old tires with new ones |
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
32000 mi | Back screen on radio LED was peeling off |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
65720 mi | No repair made. Door checks are shot/not working. Doors close on me, will not stay open. All 4 doors do this. |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
35960 mi | Replacement of keys required because originals were worn out |
78000 mi US $120 |
replaced loose plastic that was grinding against the wheel. |
20000 mi | Window seal came lose right rear door. |
20000 mi | Something came loose in driver's door, could not open from inside. While repair being done, discovered that a connector in door had not been replaced during repair from deer strike in December 2009, so door never locked using key. |
110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
126480 mi C $9 |
Windshield wiper arm hinges seized. Wiper arm could not pivot. Removed arm, disassembled, cleaned and lubricated, reassembled. |
32000 mi | Driver's window became misaligned w/track and would not close. Window glass, track, and mechanisms were all replaced. |
51500 mi US $54 |
Installed missing fasteners on wheel well liner. |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
79000 mi | TPMS unit in tire corroded and leaking -required rebuild. Discount Tire replaced part at no charge. |
11040 mi C $550 |
OEM tire just started leaking around the rim. |
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
400 mi | rubber lining on passenger door was falling out due to bad oem install; repair involved complete replacement of that lining. |
50000 mi | Another failure of a sun visor. |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
113000 mi US $41 |
The problem was a p0456. That could be a lot of different things, including a gas cap leaking air. (It could also be a leak anywhere in the fuel system.) I bought a new OEM gas cap, as I'd been told that gas caps account for 90% of check engine lights with this number. Either it did not solve the problem, or I will have to disconnect the battery to see if it does, and I haven't done that yet. |
44700 mi | Rattling window visor, replaced for free. |
1000 mi | Misaimed headlight at time of delivery. |
59000 mi | Right visor broke -- it would no longer stay in the up position. It was replaced with no cost. |
13000 mi | Broken/defective driver side sun visor which is a known problem with this year Civic. Because of recent California law it was replaced under extended warranty. Waiting for passenger side to fail now. |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
58500 mi | Sun visor broken, replaced under warranty |
89850 mi US $50 |
The front bumper came loose and plastic clips had to be replaced to hold it firmly in place |
110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
84320 mi | can not close the windows, get jam |
27000 mi | Drivers side window slips out of channel. TSB for this. |
27000 mi US $280 |
Driver's side mirror rivet popped off and mirror was no longer flush. Manufacture warranty covered replacement. Oil change, oil filter, and air filter changed. |
27000 mi | Drivers window would pop out of the seal. Problem started at approx. 12k miles. It took until now for them to service issue. Third civic hybrid in family with problem (2006 and two 2008 models) |
28000 mi | Window mechanism repaired. |
9000 mi | Right rear passenger wheel continually has a slow leak. When the pressure tested the wheel they said it was good. Two weeks later and the wheel only had 18psi. There is a problem and I will be taking it back. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
134974 mi $141 |
replace front right window liner - was interfering with power window which sometime hit resistance and retracted when moving upwards. Problem solved. |
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
60140 mi C $200 |
Fender liner on front driver side came loose on highway and had to be replaced. |
80000 mi US $200 |
Tire losing air pressure. Air pressure senor was leaking, it was replaced |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
9000 mi | Makes odd buzzing noise inside dashboard when turning key in ignition. Randomly occurs so it is hard to reproduce. Does not seem to affect anything at the moment. Probably electrical. |
Engine not specified
53320 mi C $120 |
Cannot open the trunk with the key, only by popping it from the inside |
20000 mi | Windows when rolling up will come out of frame/guides and portrude outside vehicle. also windows would only go up 1/2 way then roll down. |
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
38000 mi US $80 |
Replace driver seatbelt retractor mechanism. |
10000 mi | Passenger door handle loose, repaired by Dealer. |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
5000 mi | Faulty gas cap |
6000 mi | Replaced fuel cap. |
101000 mi US $225 |
Engine splash shield had torn off |
153000 mi US $250 |
The radiator had a leak and was replaced. |
92000 mi | The sunvisor was broke and wouldn't stay in the up position fully when I bought the car. I called the dealer to see how much one was and they informed me they had extended the warranty to 100k miles on the sunvisors so they replaced it free. |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
70060 mi C $200 |
Wipers Intermittently did not park or turn off. Fixed as per TSB 07-071 (replaced wiper motor cover). Labor intensive. |
8000 mi | Repair was in July. When rolling up driver side window at high speeds, sometimes the window would jump out of it's track and not shut correctly. Dealer seemed to be familiar with this problem and knew what it was right away. |
110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
17000 mi | The driver's side window was rolling up outside of the track. |
24000 mi | Driver and passenger front windows would separate from track during final inch of upward travel. Honda replaced entire window lift assembly - including glass - for both doors. |
8600 mi | passenger door window track fixed under warranty |
21000 mi | Replacement of driver's window track because window did not want to close without acting like it had struck an object |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
97130 mi | Had the driver's side visor replaced. The hinge had broken and the visor fell off. Repair was performed under warranty. |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
146300 mi | Drivers Seat would not adjust. Broken seat frame. Dealer suggested it would be cost prohibitive to repair and not dangerous just inconvenient. No Charge. |
185000 mi US $396 |
Driver seat would not adjust. |
50000 mi | Replaced rear right side wheel bearings under power train warranty. Paid nothing. |
Engine not specified
12000 mi | left front fender coming loose. |
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
21800 mi $150 |
Replaced driver's side door hinge |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
159000 mi | The front drivers seat no longer was moving forwards and backwards, and the dealer who I bought it from (not Honda) fixed it for free for me. The passenger side seat is fine, so I think it was just simple wear to the system of the seat. |
145000 mi US $200 |
Broken gas cap/trunk release cable |
6000 mi | Plastic cover for air intake cowling below windshield split. |
7000 mi | Installed new plastic cover for intake cowling. (email 050807) |
38440 mi C $100 |
Driver side visor replaced |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
US $350 | Power steering pump changed |
3000 mi | 1/4 window moldings replaced |
11000 mi | Trunk hinge fell off. Previously had been replaced under warranty but fell again. |
28000 mi | Driver's side window has streaking on inside due to alignment of window glass. |
21000 mi | Windshield washers failed to work. Defective part was replaced. |
40300 mi | Driver's seat main support tubing welds broke causing seat to become unstable. Honda would not cover under warranty which was within time but not mileage. Ended up removing seat and getting it welded myself as cost for new seat frame was $550 |
110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
54000 mi | IMA battery replaced |
144700 mi | Dealer failed to reattach underbody aerodynamic panel properly at previous oil change, so the panel detached at front edge while driving and was dragging and digging into the ground. Would have needed a tow if I hadn't had tools & zip ties. |
64500 mi | Driver's side window was slipping out of its track. Dealer greased it with silicone at no charge. |
197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
15000 mi | Replaced seal around sun roof. Repaired under warranty. |
20000 mi | Passenger side sun visor broke in half again when it gets really hot sitting in the sun. |
35340 mi | Dealer messed up rear middle seatbelt during previous repair and routed the belt through the seats incorrectly so it cannot be used properly. |
32000 mi | Also, the shifter boot was torn at the top and a new one ordered under warranty and replaced for free at later visit Install new shifter boot. |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
150000 mi | Trunk no longer reliably closes. Solution: only access trunk contents from inside vehicle. |
157000 mi US $90 |
Trunk wouldn't stay shut, would pop open every time I hit a bump. |
140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
105000 mi US $430 |
Brakes, 100.000 mile maintenance |
Engine not specified
58900 mi | One problem that was left unrepaired was the gas tank release broke. Down by the drivers seat on the floor. Told this problem can be common, but was about $250-300 to repair. Made due by opening the gas tank via a release in the trunk wall. |
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
41540 mi C $20 |
Fuel door release latch mechanism failed. Made replacement part and fixed it myself. |
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
133300 mi C $200 |
Trunk release cable stopped working and trunk lock not working. Both items replaced. |
106500 mi US $150 |
Hood latch was stuck. Release cable moved freely so the latch was removed from the radiator support, cleaned/lubricated, and replaced. |
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
117000 mi US $200 |
Window regulator failed (cable snapped), leaving the window inoperable. Honda wanted $550 to replace the part. They charged me $100 for diagnosis and I fixed it myself ($200 for OEM part and 2 hrs to install). |
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
168000 mi US $28 |
Hood release cable handle snapped off Reinstalled hood latch (after replacement of hood release cable) and replaced stock steel mounting bolts with stainless steel equivalents Remove/Replace Broken Hood Release Cable |
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
77000 mi US $165 |
Fuel door release cable stretched and would no longer release fuel door. |
80000 mi US $95 |
Odometer not working properly in the cold. Dealer was going to charge $1000 for new part and repair, did not get work done. Paid for diagnostic only. |
114000 mi US $400 |
Seatbelt tensioner needed to be replaced |
120000 mi | Seatbelt tensioner needed to be replaced |
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
27000 mi US $280 |
The car was shaking @ 40 & 80 mph. The dealer told me that tires were "flat" on the bottom due to the low miles and lack of use. Installed (2) new tires and the car still shakes!!!! |
27000 mi | The car was still shaking occassionally, so I took the car back into the dealer for evaluation. The service manager suggested that we put more air into the tires. So instead of the 30 PSI, they added 5 additional psi. Now it's GREAT!!!! |
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
105000 mi US $250 |
Safety Restraint System (SRS) light turned on in the dash. If I recall correctly, a component of the driver's seat belt or safety system was replaced. Light has come on twice since then. |
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
155000 mi C $15 |
Replaced windshield washer fluid pump. |
93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
134333 mi US $405 |
Replaced IMA battery modul. Check engine light and IMA light came on for the second. Both times after driving for about 3 days, first IMA light went out and then check engine light went out. Honda offered to pay for replacement battery modul |
US $250 | The small battery was replaced |
US $250 | Check engine light will not turn off, and I needed to pass inspection. The hybrid battery is no longer working. The best price to get it replaced is $3000. I chose not to replace it.Check engine light remains on. MPG now 32-37 |
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
113000 mi | Driver side door lock did not work from outside using the key. |
113000 mi | The drivers seatbelt wasn't retracting properly after unbuckling, probably due to age. The dealer replaced with a new one for free.This was done along with the 110,000 mile maintenace |
78000 mi | (1) cigarette lighter insert needed cleaning and replacing for cell phone charging; (2) bumper had come down so clips were replaced |
106000 mi US $100 |
cable to release decklid severed and could not close trunk |
63860 mi C $183 |
Gas door and trunk cable broke. |
106640 mi | Passenger airbag recall |
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
165500 mi US $94 |
While rolling the driver’s side window up, there was a crunch sound and the glass fell inside the door. After removing the door panel, it was discovered the window regulator was bad. Cable that attaches the glass to the regulator snapped which required.. |
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
85300 mi | Trunk latch inop |
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
275000 mi US $150 |
Repair Driver's door lock, passenger lock, passenger door latch |
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
135500 mi US $350 |
brake rotors and pads replaced also problem with a door lock fixed |
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
120000 mi | seat belt latch mechanism would not lock the seat belt in. required extra force to use. unlatched normally |
100 mi | repair loose clear plastic cover for intrument panel |
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
101000 mi US $150 |
Replaced alternator |
77500 mi C $260 |
The cable connecting the trunk/fuel door release lever to the trunk/fuel doors broke while opening the trunk, meaning the trunk would not close, and the fuel door could not be opened. Car was driven to shop with trunk open. The cable was successfully re |
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
83000 mi US $250 |
Also a warrantee fix. |
117-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
120000 mi | replace front wheel bearings |
Engine not specified
159340 mi | When sold: The driver's seat was somewhat loose and the bolts to the floor needed to be tightened. The driver's seat belt was starting to show wear and would sometimes refuse to latch - though once it latched it always held. Needed simple replacement. |
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
207080 mi C $400 |
Fuel Door wire line snapped and had to be replaced. |
228000 mi US $10 |
Hood latch mounting cracked and broke off, removed hood latch mechanism and replaced with strap. |
231000 mi | Fuel door release cable became balky, disconnected from fuel door. |
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
52080 mi | Initial kms when bought |
100000 mi US $800 |
Muffler rusted through, taking cat converter with it. Replaced with used part. |
89500 mi US $680 |
153500 mi | Driver-side front signal fell backwards out of its fixture and was sitting inside the bumper. |
156000 mi | Hood latch support plate had rusted through on one side, so hood flapped if car was going above 50mph. Eventually could have become dangerous, if other side had weakened and hood flew up with car in motion. |
175600 mi | Back left door would not unlock. |
177000 mi | Window wouldn't stay closed, so we took off the door panel, removed the window motor with its rusted out cable, and screwed the window shut. |
127-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
129100 mi US $120 |
Wheel stud broke off |
106-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
148900 mi US $120 |
Both front windows didn't work when I purchased car. Drivers window regulator cable snapped, passengers appeared cut(?). Replaced with new units from 1A Auto. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
209000 mi C $723 |
windshield transmission replacement |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
106-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
173780 mi C $160 |
Driver's side manual window was getting very hard to lower - crank began to slip and get stuck. Replaced window regulator - did it myself in an hour. Smoother now, and full range of motion. |
106-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
124400 mi US $347 |
Valve covers replaced, oxygen sensor replace, radiator replaced |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
120000 mi US $30 |
Window wouldn't go up properly |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
126000 mi US $250 |
The button used to pull open the hood broke off. |
Engine not specified
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. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
94000 mi US $1700 |
Timing belt $US 800, New Tires $US 390 |
125500 mi US $420 |
Washer driver side was clogged. Replaced washer nozzle. |
200000 mi US $450 |
Primary hood latch disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated. |
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. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
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. |
Engine not specified
150000 mi US $250 |
Power window on drivers side does not roll down smoothly and came off the track at one point. Elected to fix later. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
200000 mi | Car broke down in area with limited mechanic availability. We were soon to get rid of car anyway. (Very old; check engine light on/off for 4 mos.) We found freelance mechanic willing to take title of car and we could walk away. |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
116300 mi | The glass in the drivers side door came out of its track and I was unable to put the window up all the way. This may be due to the cold weather. |
99000 mi US $360 |
A part inside the driver's side door handle broke and door could not be opened from the outside. |
Engine not specified
US $700 | Window could not be opened and closed on the driver side therefore I changed parts. Even after repaires it was hard to open it |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
121000 mi | Check Engine light diagnosed as P0420 - catalyst system efficiency issue. Dealer replaced catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, gaskets, and oxygen sensor #1 as part of Honda extended warranty (Warranty applies to some 1995-1997 vehicles as part of a se |
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
155000 mi US $70 |
Hood release cable snapped. |
168000 mi US $171 |
Heat Sink rusted and fell off |
147200 mi | Interior hood release was broken by shop's vehicle inspection arm. The hood release cable was replaced |
158000 mi | Problem was caused by another repair shop. Hood release no longer smooth, requires significant effort. Problem not fixed. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
210000 mi |
224000 mi US $677 |
Hood latch was rusted to the point it would not open. Dealer replaced hood latch assembly. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
131000 mi US $750 |
Replaced windshield washer fluid sprayer nozzles, left and right. |
4-cylinder manual 2WD
189000 mi US $27 |
Metal plate that hatch striker is bolted to broke leaving hatch window and striker free to rattle around while driving. New plate was ordered through Honda dealer and installed by myself. |