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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 (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (3%)

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2005 Honda Civic repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (34%)

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Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada Apr 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011 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.

Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Apr 2011 - May 2011
May 2011 148000 mi US $85	Engine overheating. Replaced themostat and fan sensor

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Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2012 - Oct 2012
Jun 2012 103000 mi	Battery went out at 102K miles. Dealer cost was ~$2,000. Beware of this issue on high mileage hybrids, costly repair if you're responsible. Used battery alone is $1500-1800, new it's >$3000.
Oct 2012 108000 mi US $3000	BUYER BEWARE!! Replaced IMA battery 2X ($4,000) in less than 6 months. Computer went out at 110,000 miles also-- another several hundred dollars. In the end, repairs (>$5,000) were no longer worth ownership. BUYER BEWARE!

Honda Civic in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
Sep 2015 129000 mi US $1000	During the 120000mi service it was noted that the tie-rod end needed replaced
Jan 2016 US $1000	Entire exhaust - from manifold to muffler - replaced due to through rusted components
Jun 2016 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.

Honda Civic in Minnesota, United States Oct 2013 - May 2015
Oct 2014 200000 mi US $20	Coolant/Oil is leaking through head gasket. Topped off Coolant and Oil, considering replacing head gasket but waiting on it...
Dec 2014 204000 mi US $85	Engine would fail to start. Battery wad tested and wad just at the replacement indicator, so I replaced it.
May 2015 206000 mi US $2500	Engine blew a head gasket.

Honda Civic in California, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Jan 2014 141000 mi US $450	transmission and motor mounts
Oct 2016 187000 mi US $700	compliance bearings

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2018
Sep 2012 53000 mi	Hybrid battery replaced in September 2012 prior to my purchasing the vehicle.
Feb 2014 69500 mi US $1279	Clutch and bearings replaced
Sep 2014 77000 mi US $18900	Four shocks, tie rod & alignment.
May 2016 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
Mar 2017 118563 mi	Bad bracket w/corrosion on top of battery. Part not available at the time. Part cleaned as a temporary fix. Bad oxygen sensor. Part not available. Must be ordered. Had neither time or money for this repair.
May 2017 122000 mi US $864	Front oxygen sensor replacement
Jun 2017 122000 mi US $1046	Two weeks after the front oxygen sensor was replaced, check engine light came on again. The two rear oxygen sensors had failed.
Oct 2017 122372 mi US $215	Serpentine belt fraying. Replaced same.

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Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2013 - Oct 2021
Jun 2018 101900 mi US $1086	New timing belt, spark plugs, water pump, P1457 code - replaced evap cannister vent valve
Sep 2018 104079 mi US $4051	new thermostat Replaced engine after overheating and head warping, new radiator, new clutch
Apr 2019 111700 mi US $450	replace air fuel sensor

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Honda Civic in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2015
Mar 2013 126000 mi US $1366	Temperature was overheating. Replaced leaking head gasket and installed new water pump. Also replaced timing belt
Mar 2015 148000 mi	Airbag light was on. Sensor in the driver's side buckle was replaced under warranty.

Honda Civic in Indiana, United States Dec 2015 - Aug 2016
Dec 2015 242000 mi US $100	Engine overheats on trips over 4 hours. Took car in for diagnosis, mechanic reports head gasket leak, $1300 repair. Decided against it as the cost is too expensive against civi's current value.
Apr 2016 246000 mi US $40	slow coolant leak, overheating on trips longer than 3 hours. shop said it was a head gasket leak. I decided to use Bar¹s Leak HG-1 first before a roughly $1200 gasket replacement. Seems to have worked, but I've yet to take a long trip in it.

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Apr 2015 - Mar 2017
Mar 2016 131000 mi US $1200	The head gasket failed on the exhaust side, coolant would blow through the exhaust, not stranding me but requiring I add coolant daily. Common fault for Honda engines of this year, Subaru used the same Head gasket vendor.
Feb 2017 143000 mi US $300	Radiator as starting to rot around the tanks, allowing some seepage from coolant, never left me stranded, but needed a replacement radiator.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Apr 2009 - May 2010
Mar 2010 41540 mi C $20	Fuel door release latch mechanism failed. Made replacement part and fixed it myself.

Honda Civic in Florida, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 94000 mi US $200	Faulty primary O2 sensor. Sensor replaced

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017 C $2000	blown gasket

Honda Civic in Missouri, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014 82200 mi US $2300	Engine block cracked.
Jan 2015 85200 mi US $200	Control arm bent
May 2016 117000 mi US $100	camshaft position sensor
May 2017 133000 mi US $900	Water pump failed.
Jun 2017 134000 mi US $250	Left coil and strut failed. Replaced both front coil/strut assemblies.
Sep 2017 138000 mi US $650	Replaced a blown head gasket. This generation is notorious for this
Apr 2018 145000 mi US $50	half shaft replacement

Honda Civic in California, United States Mar 2018 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018 119000 mi US $500	Head Gasket replacement

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Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - May 2012
Jan 2012 118000 mi US $116	Had to replace front lower motor mount in order to pass state inspection.
Apr 2012 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.

Honda Civic in Arizona, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 102000 mi	Hole in the condenser.

Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 129000 mi US $275	Sticking front caliper. Caliper, pads replaced.

Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
Jan 2013 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.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Dec 2011
Oct 2010 40920 mi C $100	Door lock actuator failed for drivers side door a I replaced it which fixed the problem.

Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 112220 mi C $200	Alternator went. Replaced alternator ourselves.
Jun 2018 114080 mi C $500	Wheel bearing replaced.

Honda Civic in Minnesota, United States Apr 2017 - May 2021
Aug 2017 172000 mi	clutch pedal adjustment to end of travel. starting to slip
Dec 2017 174000 mi	clutch worn out

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States May 2008 - May 2011
Jun 2010 120000 mi US $350	Alternator replaced

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States - Mar 2007
Mar 2007 46743 mi US $117	When making hard turns rear brakes make grinding noise. Honda dealership mechanic found rust on brakes/rotors. Performed front and rear brake maintenance. Noise problem fixed.

Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States May 2008 - Jun 2012
Jun 2011 65000 mi	Lower control arm bushings replaced (entire LCA assembly - both). Clunking noise from weak bushings. Poor quality OEM parts. Wiring harness to trunk lid, ground wire separated at crimp joint. All lights on trunk out. incorrectly routed OEM wiring harness. Poor build quality. Lower control arm bushings replaced (entire LCA assembly - both). Clunking noise from weak bushings. Poor quality OEM parts. Wiring harness to trunk lid, ground wire separated at crimp joint. All lights on trunk out. incorrectly routed OEM wiring harness. Poor build quality. I guess Honda 'aint what it used to be.

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Honda Civic in New York, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2020
May 2012 79700 mi US $200	Bushing front stabilizer
Apr 2013 86200 mi US $35	Actuator on the rear driver side which didnt lock my doors. Easy fix, finally got to repairing it Common problem with this car is that the rear center lights go out! Had it fixed for 35$. Seems like everyone who has this model has this problem.
Aug 2013 87700 mi US $220	Muffler
Jun 2014 94000 mi US $35	Passenger side actuator lock replacement
Oct 2014 100200 mi	Airbag light. Reset it with copper wire and youtube video
Nov 2015 108000 mi US $150	Windshield leaking
Jun 2016 113000 mi US $35	I tried to charge it myself and messed it up
Sep 2017 118000 mi US $60	Lock actuator

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Dec 2016
Jun 2015 170000 mi US $232	Roaring noise lead to failed wheel bearing hub. Also discovered rear wheel cylinders failing and leaking, so they were replaced along with new brake shoes. Drums were not damaged, so reused.

Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Nov 2008 - Oct 2020
Jun 2015 103000 mi US $115	crankshaft sensor, harder to start, finally threw a code and went into limp mode

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2022
Jul 2009 87000 mi US $120	A/C Needed Charged with freon
May 2015 204100 mi US $21	Power steering line was leaking and replaced at 204,000 miles
Dec 2015 217000 mi	Power Steering line was leaking. Replaced myself
Jan 2022 268000 mi US $25	Replaced rusted brake line

Honda Civic in Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2009 - Dec 2016
Sep 2011 92380 mi	Replaced oxygen sensor
May 2012 98680 mi C $45	Windshield washer pump replaced.
Jun 2013 116560 mi C $90	replace swaybars and tire rod ends wiper washer motor replaced
Sep 2014 133300 mi C $200	Trunk release cable stopped working and trunk lock not working. Both items replaced.
Jan 2015 101020 mi C $531	Replace oil pan, gasket and filter. Oil pan coroded and leaking around gasket.
Apr 2015 137520 mi C $400	Alternator gone, had to replace.
Jun 2015 138880 mi C $100	left front ball joint and tirerod end replaced

Honda Civic in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2013
Nov 2011 69440 mi C $430	Timing belt had to be replaced
Oct 2012 80600 mi C $240	Engine Belt loose
May 2013 84820 mi C $600	AC stopped working Replaced condenser,AC sealer, evacuated and recharged system.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Jul 2017
Jul 2011 44020 mi C $200	excessive carbon build up in the fuel intake - the fuel intake was flushed
Mar 2012 48360 mi	check engine light came on - dealer fixed it by performing a firmware upgrade as part of a service bulletin
Apr 2013 58580 mi C $300	Tie rod end needed replacing (worn out)
Aug 2015 85100 mi C $600	Wheel bearings and tie rods needed replacing due to excessive wear/noise
Jan 2017 101060 mi C $800	Check engine light on - found 2 problems. 1) Evap leak system: CVS seized to canister and canister leaking - replaced CVS and canister; 2) Knock sensor malfunction - replaced sensor
May 2017 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.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Sep 2011 - Aug 2016
Sep 2012 82460 mi C $40	Drain for condenser in A/C plugged
Nov 2012 84560 mi C $250	Left front wheel bearing
Sep 2014 110360 mi C $700	O2 sensor replace for mandatory emission testing Left front wheel bearing failure
Jun 2015 124620 mi C $200	Changed out headlights assembly. Original clouded over. Cleaned twice. No improvement. Replaced with spec d projector headlamps
Mar 2016 139500 mi C $195	Air bag light on. Sensor in seatbelt defective.

Honda Civic in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Sep 2013
Aug 2013 108000 mi US $900	Struts , brakes

Honda Civic in California, United States Sep 2008 - Sep 2012
Apr 2009 79000 mi US $1600	Throttle body sensor became out of whack. Honda did not sell just the sensor, so the whole throttle body was replaced.
Dec 2010 111000 mi US $897	The valves were having issues causing engine to run rough. Once the valve adjustments was done, it runs great again. The power door locks on the driver side of vehicle no longer work and I was not paying $750 to fix them.
Feb 2012 128700 mi US $1800	Cracked exhaust header. Since it is conntected to the catalytic converter, it all had to be replaced.
Sep 2012 137000 mi US $1600	Head gasket shot.

Honda Civic in Washington, United States Aug 2012 - Nov 2022
Dec 2017 168637 mi US $309	Engine died with P0340 code, inspection confirmed the Camshaft Position Sensor was failing. Sensor replaced, other routine maintenance accomplished.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 105400 mi C $800	Water pump seized, needed to be replaced, timing belt shredded.

Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Nov 2018 - Dec 2018
Dec 2018 106500 mi US $270	Alternator was seized and belt tensioning hardware was very rusty. Replaced alternator and belts. Cleaned or replaced hardware as needed. OBD 2 open oxygen sensor heater code, replaced upstream oxygen sensor Hood latch was stuck. Release cable moved freely so the latch was removed from the radiator support, cleaned/lubricated, and replaced.

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Feb 2017 - Feb 2017
Feb 2017 190000 mi US $400	Both front wheel bearings failed almost simultaneously and required replacement.

Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
Jun 2015 123380 mi C $350	Rear oxygen sensor died, replaced with non-oem part to save on over half the cost (unknown part make/model to me). The part ended up being ok in the long run, but the car behaved oddly at first (computer re-adjusting maybe?).

Honda Civic in Washington, United States May 2008 - Oct 2015
Nov 2011 52500 mi	Factory alarm self arming and locking without warning. TSB suggested replacing alarm module and reprogramming remotes. Cost to be assumed by customer as there is no formal recall of the unit. Chose not to have system repaired due to cost.
Sep 2015 96000 mi	Front wheel bearings are making noise
Oct 2015 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. Front wheel bearings were making noise.

Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015 167000 mi US $150	brake line corrosion

Honda Civic in Utah, United States Oct 2015 - Aug 2021
Jan 2018 135000 mi US $100	Car wouldn't start, though it tried. Finally got it to start (after 3 days of trying periodically). Mechanics think it is a starter problem, but couldn't reproduce it.

Honda Civic in Jalisco, Mexico Feb 2013 - Aug 2013
Jan 2013 93000 mi $200	Thermostat and engine coolant got replaced, engine overheat hasn't been seen so far.
Mar 2013 91760 mi $900	Engine head gasket failure, it had to be replaced. Engine head was also repaired. Coolant was refilled. Engine gasket was the cause of engine overheating and as a result of that, engine head was also damaged.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Mar 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014 112840 mi	Red air bag light on dash

Honda Civic in Wyoming, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 203000 mi	Cooling system failed; engine apparently damaged beyond repair

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Honda Civic in Oregon, United States Aug 2017 - Oct 2017
Aug 2017 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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Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2024
Sep 2017 152000 mi US $850	Old clutch was shot; replaced with new and added light flywheel. Update: it was a mechanical failure of the disk proper, due to improper reinstallation of the trans on the motor (one of two alignment pins was lost and not reinstalled.) Replaced 2x axles. Old ones had gone too long without maintenance and were shot. 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.
Oct 2017 152000 mi US $20	Poor heat on cool mornings drove me to flush and fill the radiator using typical off-the-shelf chemicals. During that effort I discovered that the overflow bottle had contacted the serpentine belt system and had a hole worn in it. This caused the car to lose enough fluid that the heating performance suffered. I took it out, patched it with fiberglass mesh and adhesive, reinstalled, finished the flush-and-fill, and thereby solved the problem. Flush-and-fill probably not necessary.
Mar 2018 153000 mi US $300	Old radiator (assumed to be factory original) split at the top tank while driving. Pretty exciting. Installed new radiator, upper and lower hoses, new (green) coolant.
Aug 2021 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.
Jun 2024 200000 mi US $85	AC clutch failure on aftermarket compressor

Honda Civic in Hawaii, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2012
Feb 2011 82000 mi US $240	Replaced Failing O2 Sensor

Honda Civic in Iowa, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016 109000 mi US $200	upstream o2 sensor

Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 34720 mi C $800	seatbelt sensors. took over 1 year and repeated trips to the dealer for them to figure out they needed to replace the seatbelts. in addition to this cost i had several hookups to diagnostics and replaced a sensor unecessarily add'l cost$900.

Honda Civic in Tennessee, United States Apr 2012 - Feb 2016
Jan 2016 172000 mi US $350	Radiator cracked at plastic part of tank. Replaced radiator.

Honda Civic in Florida, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2017
Nov 2014 97100 mi	OEM Spark plug cracked and fell into the cylinder and caused internal damage. Honda USA denied any responsibility, 3rd party warranty denied claim, dealer reassembled the engine at no-charge to customer (me).
Feb 2015 102100 mi US $1000	Replaced clutch and throw-out bearing. Replaced driver's side CV Joint
Nov 2016 135000 mi US $1500	Ac compressor seized. Replaced associated parts.
Jan 2017 106700 mi US $200	Door actuator failed. As a result, the remove lock/unlock stopped working on the driver side door. I replaced this part. Radiator cooling fan motor failed (motor would not engage). Replaced this fan and everything is now working fine. 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).
Jun 2017 148000 mi US $350	Replaced cracked wiring harness which was preventing compressor to engage

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Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Jun 2011
Jan 2009 52080 mi	Front right and back left motor mount worn.
Dec 2009 65100 mi C $350	Diagnosed the problem with a bad battery but it turned out to be a faulty alternator

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Honda Civic in Texas, United States Mar 2015 - Dec 2016
Apr 2015 136300 mi	oil filter housing gasket leaking; car loses approx. 1qt/1000 mi

Honda Civic in Connecticut, United States Dec 2012 - Feb 2013
Jan 2013 US $1100	Engine overheated once, ran hot, and had limited heat in car at low rpm. Radiator overflow reservoir overflowed. Head Gasket, Thermostat replaced, head bolts, seals and misc gaskets. Head cleaned & resurfaced.

Honda Civic in Oregon, United States Aug 2015 - Feb 2023
Aug 2015 86000 mi US $360	Replaced front strut assemblies

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Honda Civic in Kansas, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2015
Apr 2011 74000 mi US $168	Engine was overheating. Shop replaced thermostat.
May 2011 75000 mi US $996	Honda shop: corrosion caused by faulty Honda coolant. Service bulletin did not fix problem. Car needed head gasket, also engine due to extreme corrosion to head. Honda offered new $10,000 engine for $5,000. We'll replace engine elsewhere. The used car dealer who sold us the car subsidized the replacement of the Civic engine with a salvage engine. He paid $700; we paid $996. The car runs and functions very well now.
Dec 2012 101000 mi US $398	Heard growling noise. Mechanic replaced bearing set on front right wheel. Aligned wheels.
Jun 2013 104000 mi US $819	Oil leak. Replaced front crankshaft seal. Replaced camshaft seal. Replaced timing belt and water pump since we had engine apart.
Nov 2014 115000 mi US $81	Front wheels difficult to align. Mechanic "slotted both front struts for camber." Cost $81. Replaced rear muffler. $300 parts and labor.

Honda Civic in Indiana, United States Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014 100000 mi US $500	Alternator was replaced. Head Gasket was replaced due to coolant leak.

Honda Civic in California, United States Mar 2016 - Sep 2017
Aug 2017 137000 mi US $300	A flaw/failure in the cruise control servo was somehow causing the shifter lockout solenoid to chatter wildly (?!!). Unplugging the servo stopped the problem. $300 to diagnose. Did not repair for the additional $300 as we very seldom use it.

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Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2008 - Dec 2013
Oct 2010 103700 mi US $14	Lower ball joint boots replaced.
Mar 2012 138000 mi	Adjusted valve clearances, as valvetrain was becoming noisy.

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States May 2008 - Jul 2015
Aug 2008 45000 mi	Problem with manual transmission. Repairs would require complete disassembly and at least $1K.
Jul 2010 69000 mi US $3500	The car hasn't been fixed yet. There were spun bearings and the car won't work. We don't have the $3500 for a new engine, which is what it will require.
Sep 2010 73000 mi US $1000	Replaced the engine ourselves with a used engine.
Jul 2015 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. A/C was out.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - Jul 2011
Jan 2010 70680 mi C $140	fuel door cable snapped, had to replace to fuel up
Jul 2011 110360 mi C $2500	car is a ticking time bomb

Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2016
May 2015 273300 mi US $280	Front wheel bearings replaced
Aug 2015 280000 mi US $400	Alternator replaced

Honda Civic in California, United States Feb 2009 - May 2011
Jun 2009 42000 mi US $80	Battery failed while my wife was driving the car, stranding her. I came out and cleaned battery terminals - no improvement, then replaced battery and everything was fine. I tested the old (original) battery and confirmed it had a partial short.

Honda Civic in Connecticut, United States Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
Feb 2011 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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Honda Civic in Missouri, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2016
Sep 2014 159000 mi	I had an oil leak at 140000 miles in 2012. Oil leaked out from under the timing belt cover and ate up the the timing belt, this repair however was after years of racing and abuse. Driving over curbs hitting the bottom of the engine.
Dec 2014 170000 mi	Oil leak because I changed my oil at the honda dealer and they put way too much oil in the engine. I also drive really fast which turns the oil pump faster and wears seals out faster. As well as creates more heat.
Aug 2015 192000 mi	alternator needed replaced. because i ran it with a dead battery and my lights and radio on. it has really been a great car.

Honda Civic in Rhode Island, United States May 2008 - Aug 2011

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Honda Civic in Portugal Nov 2010 - Apr 2018
Dec 2010 26040 mi €150	ABS light on, software problem .

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Mar 2011 - Jan 2013
Jul 2011 101700 mi US $400	3 alternators - first two were bad

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Honda Civic in Washington, United States Oct 2016 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016 170000 mi US $250	water leak repair

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Mar 2013 - Nov 2017
Jun 2013 109000 mi US $1200	replaced head gasket seal. May be unrelated, but happened one month after a timing belt replacement job.
Nov 2017 150000 mi US $700	Rear shocks

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Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Sep 2008 - Dec 2017
Aug 2008 66000 mi	Complained of transmission shudder. CVT start cluth burnished under warranty.
Dec 2008 70300 mi	Complained of noise on acceleration. Both lower front ball joints replaced under warranty.
Jun 2009 73000 mi	Noticable judder on acceleration. CVT start clutch burnished and start clutch replaced under warranty.
Oct 2009 77100 mi	CVT was leaking fluid. The input shaft seal was torn and needed to be replaced. leaking oil seal on CVT input shaft and boot on constant velocity joint replaced under warranty.
Aug 2010 82700 mi	AC compressor rattling and grinding - smoke coming from compressor area. Thumping in rear end turned out to be worn stabilizer links. They were replaced. Software for IMA battery was updated.
Dec 2013 121000 mi	IMA warning light and check engine lights came on. Codes P1600 and P1433 were present. My IMA (hybrid) battery is failing. It will cost more to repair than it's worth.
Jan 2014 85300 mi	IMA warning light and check engine lights came on. Codes P1600 and P1433 were present. Codes cleared and reset with no repairs. IMA battery replacement is pending.
Feb 2015 127000 mi	After a year of no problems, IMA and CEL are on. Diagnostics performed show IMA battery is shot.
Apr 2015 128500 mi US $2400	Replaced IMA battery with a new unit from a third party vendor.
Jun 2015 131000 mi US $250	Re-aligned front and rear suspension. Replaced front sway bar end.
Nov 2016 137000 mi	Hybrid battery failed. Replaced by vendor under warranty.
Dec 2016 138500 mi US $100	Check Engine and IMA lights were on. Replaced bad 12 volt battery and reset codes. Car has run like new ever since.

Honda Civic in California, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Nov 2014 115000 mi US $350	Replaced boots both sides, front
Mar 2015 118000 mi US $150	Repacked wheel bearings, driver front side
Jun 2018 206000 mi US $850	Wheel bearings redone, front both sides Shocks all worn and time to replace
Nov 2021 225000 mi US $1500	Replace hybrid battery

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2016
Aug 2011 112000 mi US $80	Check engine light has been on and off for a long time. Car running fine. Had dealer flash sensor to see if light would stay off this time. No problem since.
Sep 2012 118000 mi US $750	Both sensors in the exhaust system had failed. Also had a problem with a sensor in a seat belt.

Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2013
Dec 2010 145000 mi	Fan for interior air (heat, ac) stopped working. Have ordered parts and hoping to replace parts and get fixed.
Jul 2011 161000 mi US $162	Fan motor burned out, replaced. $58 labor, $64 part.
Mar 2012 164000 mi US $1100	Replace both oxygen sensors.
Aug 2012 169700 mi US $475	Water pump needed replacement
Jun 2013 176000 mi US $130	Starter Clutch has failed and Dealer says will cost $2,600 to replace. A/C compressor has also failed. Car is being scrapped.

Honda Civic in California, United States Aug 2010 - Nov 2011
Dec 2010 127000 mi	Hybrid battery was replaced, after some battle with the Honda dealership. I took it in for diagnostic, and IMA battery was in failure. They provided documentation that vehicle was Sulev AT-PVEV and it was repaired under warranty at no cost

Honda Civic in California, United States Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012 176000 mi	This was a diagnostic trip - nothing fixed. IMA battery dead, A/C dead, catalytic converters dead. Estimate to fix was $10,000 so traded in for new (used) car

Honda Civic in California, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 36000 mi	Transmission slip - chronic problem for Hybrid Auto Transmission. They extended the warranty. Repair only moderately successful.

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Honda Civic in Great Britain Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 101000 mi £1000	Piece of grit in the Vtec Solenoid sensor threw out all the valve timings. Mechs unable to diagnose fault. Ordered part from Japan, but got bored of it taking up a ramp, so took solenoid apart and fixed the problem.

Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Mar 2016
Jun 2010 198000 mi US $450	Replace O2 sensors (all three)
May 2012 241800 mi US $2350	replace hybrid battery pack
Mar 2016 340000 mi US $868	front right drive axle snapped. Both axles replaced, bearings repacked, brakes done.

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2015
Sep 2013 109000 mi US $170	Starter had to be replaced.
Jun 2015 128000 mi US $1500	Struts needed to be replaced.

Honda Civic in North Dakota, United States Dec 2009 - Nov 2017
Jan 2010 72000 mi US $300	SRS Light on Seat belt tensioner replaced twice before. Paid to have all connectors inspected and light reset 299.99 in labor.
May 2010 77000 mi US $85	Replace rear left sway bar link. Replace rear left sway bar link.
Aug 2010 81000 mi	Air bag light on dealer wants 1K to replace wiring harness hoping it will fix problem no garentee. Foget it air bag cause as may if not more injurys then the prevent just look up the stats.

Honda Civic in Colorado, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
Jul 2015 153000 mi US $90	Throttle position sensor error caused Check Engine light to come on. Entire throttle body must be replaced, can't just replace sensor. I ordered a used part and replaced it myself.

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Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Oct 2008 - Feb 2019
Sep 2008 54560 mi C $3500	Transmission practically rebuilt. New syncros and first and fifth/reverse.
Oct 2010 68200 mi C $150	Replaced sway bar links, front and rear. Very noisy and had seized.
Jun 2012 81220 mi C $35	Washer motor replacement
Mar 2016 111600 mi C $20	Oxidized headlights fixed. Wet sanded to 2000 grit and clear coat for car paint. Cost $20 cheaper and lasts longer than kits. 6 months and still clear. see youtube for instructions. Oxidized headlights fixed. Wet sanded to 2000 grit and clear coat for car paint. Cost $20 cheaper and lasts longer than kits. 6 months and still clear. see youtube for instructions.
Apr 2016 111600 mi	Daytime running lights no longer worked and affected the high beams from functioning properly. Youtube video helped me remove the control board and re solder the pins. took about an hour and required no new parts. Daytime running lights no longer worked and affected the high beams from functioning properly. Youtube video helped me remove the control board and re solder the pins. took about an hour and required no new parts.
Aug 2016 125240 mi C $350	Water pump replaced, due to leak.
Apr 2017 132873 mi C $20	PCV Valve replacement
Jun 2017 135160 mi C $180	Fuel air sensor (up-stream)
Sep 2017 139500 mi C $280	Catalytic converter replaced
Dec 2017 141360 mi C $250	Clutch slave cylinder replaced.
Mar 2018 145080 mi C $17	Headlight bulb replacement driver side.

Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2013
Feb 2011 144000 mi US $750	When getting onto highway, noticed my speedometer was reading the wrong speed. As I slowed down the speed reading increased then stopped at 90 mph. Kept going after when driving. Result = faulty gauge cluster. Fuel gauge erratic also. $750

Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Oct 2009 - Aug 2011
May 2010 86000 mi	Malfunctioning O2 sensor caused check engine light to come on. Replaced under warranty.
Aug 2011 99000 mi US $999	Transmission popping out of 5th gear at highway speeds. 5th gear synchro,bearing, differential bearing, and fork all replaced.

Honda Civic in Hawaii, United States Nov 2015 - Nov 2016
Oct 2016 168000 mi US $28	Grounds to alternator and frame to engine corroded; needed replacement/maintenance A/C not cooling properly on hot days or when idling for extended periods. Tightened head bolts to spec (they loosen on this generation, leading to head gasket failures), cleaned radiator and condenser. Hood release cable handle snapped off Readjusted headlight to correct previous incorrect alignment during new headlight install 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 Repaired/adjusted mounting for A/C condenser away from radiator from previous owner's accident

Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Aug 2015 124480 mi C $125	Replaced front O2 sensor.
Nov 2016 139520 mi C $10	Heat shield under car rattling. Bolts had rusted. Clamped shields together to stop rattling.
Mar 2017 145700 mi C $15	PCV Valve faulty, Replaced.

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Jul 2016 - Oct 2017
Dec 2016 178000 mi US $2400	Replaced shocks/struts, as well as front lower ball joints and front lower control arms/bushings. Bushings worn, boots around ball joints torn. 4 wheel alignment. Replaced front and rear corroded flexible brake lines, brake fluid flush and refill/bleed.
Jan 2017 178000 mi US $125	Replaced the battery
Mar 2017 178000 mi US $235	Left front brake caliper frozen. Replaced caliper.
Apr 2017 178000 mi US $1800	Exhaust pipes all rusted, muffler pipe broke behind the flange. All exhaust replaced behind the manifold including catalytic converter. Fuel evaporator valve broken. Replaced part with new one.

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Honda Civic in Texas, United States Dec 2007 - Aug 2016
Oct 2013 91700 mi US $700	A coolant hose starting leaking slowly and went unnoticed until the radiator had cracked and the engine overheated
May 2014 100000 mi	Rear driver side automatic lock ceased to function unless set manually.
Jun 2015 114000 mi US $400	Seatbelt tensioner needed to be replaced ABS sensor went bad
Sep 2015 116000 mi US $500	Two ignition coils had gone out of spec, had random shuddering from engine & unresponsive throttlethrottle.
Jan 2016 99000 mi US $600	One O2 sensor went bad and threw the check engine light, and needed to be replaced. Also, there was a small oil leak near the location of the timing belt.
Aug 2016 120000 mi	Seatbelt tensioner needed to be replaced ABS sensor needed to be replaced

Honda Civic in Colorado, United States Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
Mar 2014 134000 mi US $350	Replace front struts

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2014
Dec 2008 77000 mi US $115	Fuel door release cable stretched and would no longer release fuel door. A loud belt squeal would occur when the ABS was engaged.
Jul 2012 134800 mi US $150	Dealer said rear stabilizers needed replaced. Took to independent mechanic for replacement.

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2013
Apr 2011 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. 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.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Jul 2022
Nov 2013 89280 mi C $500	Engine light came on. Had to replace emission sensor.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012 79360 mi C $1100	timing belt failed and engine damaged

Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2012 - Jul 2015
Oct 2012 92060 mi C $800	Exhaust Gasket Cracked
Sep 2013 99200 mi C $600	Airbag light, due to seatbelt.
Nov 2013 102600 mi C $800	Exhaust Gasket Crack
Jan 2014 110980 mi C $600	Gasket Leak
May 2015 117800 mi C $600	Replaced Timing Belt, and Water Pump

Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2018
Sep 2015 42000 mi US $180	Tie rod ends worn.
Mar 2016 48000 mi US $700	sway bar bushings replaced due to noise Compliance bushings replaced front motor mount replaced, rubber dry rotted
Mar 2017 61000 mi US $300	Replaced pads and rotors
Oct 2017 68000 mi US $400	warped front rotors needed replacement
Jan 2018 71000 mi US $1000	Exhaust system replacement including catalytic converter due to rust/rot, occasional check engine code P0420 (catalyst system efficiency)

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Oct 2016 75640 mi C $280	replaced drl module for certification replaced O2 sensor for certification
Apr 2017 80600 mi C $270	Redid brakes front and rear. Wasnt happy with the quality of parts used before
Jun 2017 92380 mi C $20	Corrosion in the crank sensor connector. Tried contact cleaner but ended up ordering part on ebay. Bit of soldering and runs perfect again
Nov 2017 102920 mi C $175	One front caliper was getting stuck creating too much heat. Replaced both calipers rotors and pads. Back to running like a champ again
Jan 2018 104160 mi C $260	Head gasket replaced due to problems with the cooling system and heater. Rad would spit coolant into overflow jug and heater only blew hot at speed

Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 237000 mi US $400	Alternator replaced.

Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2015 - Mar 2018
Jul 2016 87000 mi C $477	Replace Engine drive belts Replace Rad hose and coolent

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Honda Civic in California, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2016
Aug 2013 122000 mi US $857	replaced ecu replaced in tank fuel solenoid replaced blown fuses replaced 2 fuel filters cleaned CNG tank

Honda Civic in Oregon, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2016
Jun 2015 146000 mi US $245	Fuel pump developed cracks in top plastic piece and was spurting fuel. Entire unit had to be replaced. Extremely dangerous problem (two toddlers sit right over this part!)
Dec 2015 151000 mi US $600	Out of the blue it wouldn't start or jump: ended up needing new alternator, Main fuse, and battery. Ouch.
Dec 2016 161000 mi	It won't start unless one taps on the starter... It is a brand new starter. I starts unreliably. Won't drive it... Getting tired of fixing it.

Honda Civic in Montana, United States Dec 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018 197350 mi US $100	Reinstalled repaired cluster repaired by Toader Zara - GM Speedometer Repair, 92 Miller Ave., Elmwood Park, NJ 07407. Found repair service on Ebay. 1-201-873-2527 cell, 201-300-2845 home. Email: tudorel@optonline.net Ebay shop: gmspeedometerrepair

Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 37000 mi US $360	My air-conditioning compressor was rattling itself apart. One of the parts needed was on backorder; so, my car was at the dealership for about a week. Honda assisted me with 75% the cost of the repair since my car had just barely over 36,000 miles.

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Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2011 - Dec 2016
Mar 2012 69000 mi US $95	Car failed to start. Replaced 8 year old battery.
Sep 2014 86000 mi	Repaired squeaky clutch. Removed slave cylinder, cleaned and greased slave cylinder push-rod. Noise stopped for a while then later returned.
Dec 2015 94000 mi	Clutch pedal was making a clunking noise. Sprayed lithium grease onto the pedal return spring to quiet the noise.
Jul 2016 97300 mi US $45	Left front sway bar link was loose. Replaced both front links.

Honda Civic in Wisconsin, United States May 2015 - Mar 2018
Sep 2015 136000 mi US $400	Replaced an oxygen sensor and one other item to keep check engine light off, so I could pass the state required emissions test.
Nov 2015 138000 mi US $400	I took the car in for a check-up because I was going to be driving across country. The rear sway bar links were broken and front links were close to breaking. I had both front and rear replaced.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada - Jan 2008
Jan 2008 60760 mi C $2000	Hard to switch gear between 2, 3 and 4. I took to the garage. The mechanics found that the safety lock inside the transmission was broken. Since there are no parts available, I have to replace the transmission.

Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Mar 2011
Nov 2010 93000 mi US $200	Sensor bank 1 of the exhaust sensors had to be replaced.

Honda Civic in Florida, United States May 2010 - Sep 2010
Aug 2010 86000 mi US $120	Driver side power door lock actuator failed

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Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015 145580 mi C $150	alternator belt, power steering belt replaced.
Jun 2015 148180 mi C $180	door lock actuator, replaced.
Nov 2015 153740 mi C $300	Sudden lose of power/rpm during acceleration around 70 km per hour. camshaft/ crankshaft position sensor needed replacing.

Honda Civic in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2011
Oct 2010 103000 mi US $15	Right head light burned out. Replaced within 10 minutes as i waited.

Honda Civic in California, United States Apr 2015 - May 2015
May 2015 202000 mi	Oxygen Sensor needed rplacenebt

Honda Civic in South Carolina, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2017
Nov 2015 220000 mi US $140	Noticed the lights lightly pulsing a bit dimmer than normal, batt light cam on a few days later and alternator checked bad, replaced it and good to go. Spoke to the org. owner and as I suspected it was the original.
Jun 2016 228000 mi US $150	Coolant temp. sensor that controls the electric fan failed, fan ran constant melting the plastic fan frame allowing the fan to melt itself out of the housing. The sensor was $83.00 (dealer) and fan was $63.00, installed by me in aprox 1 hr

Honda Civic in Tennessee, United States Nov 2015 - Mar 2016
Nov 2015 132000 mi US $880	engine head gasket was worn out, causing the engine overheat on the highway.

Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Jul 2010 - Jan 2018
Aug 2010 51000 mi US $600	Blinkers and tail lights were behaving erratically.
Sep 2011 55000 mi US $200	The turn indicators were not working - this was due to an electric circuit malfunction.
Jun 2012 63000 mi US $500	The fuel door and trunk release key stopped working. The driver side door doesn't open with key.
Apr 2013 65700 mi US $2000	Power Steering system malfunction.
Feb 2014 70000 mi US $400	Torn and damaged CV boot
Oct 2014 79000 mi US $1000	Engine mount broke
Jan 2018 83000 mi US $2000	The alternator mount was broken and the PCM had to be replaced.

Honda Civic in West Virginia, United States Apr 2006 - Jun 2019
May 2006 23000 mi	CD player replaced under warranty
Apr 2017 147000 mi US $150	Replaced upstream oxygen sensor

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2016
Dec 2010 75000 mi US $480	Throttle Block was replaced
Dec 2013 90000 mi US $563	replace both front bushing
Apr 2014 93700 mi US $550	The dashboard warning indicator turned on (which prevents passing the annual state inspection). The fix was oxygen sensor replacement.
Jul 2016 110000 mi US $740	Front left wheel bearing was replaced due to the noise indicated by the mechanic, as part of overall check-up. Power steering and transmission fluids were also replaced. Tires rotation and balance were performed.

Honda Civic in Kentucky, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2015
Jun 2011 102000 mi US $278	Brake calipers sticking, one pad worn down.
May 2013 141600 mi	Front motor mount

Honda Civic in Oklahoma, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2017
Oct 2010 162500 mi US $90	Brush disintegrated in the blower motor. Ended up with fine black dust all over inside of car. Replaced blower motor.
Dec 2010 176000 mi US $25	Headlight (low beam) burned out. Replaced headlight bulb.
Feb 2011 180000 mi US $135	Alternator (voltage regulator) intermittent failure. Replaced alternator.
Mar 2011 182000 mi US $30	Replaced alternator again. Replacement unit started having problems after 10 days though not as badly as original unit. Replaced thermostat and both radiator hoses.
Jun 2011 196000 mi US $125	Radiator developed a pin hole leak in the plastic tank.
Jul 2012 228200 mi US $275	Replaced head gasket. Cleaned out egr passages. Replaced timing belt. Tuned.
Mar 2015 291000 mi US $80	At 291,000 miles I had to change a wheel bearing. I also changed the ball joint while I had the hub off.

Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Jan 2010 - Aug 2012
Jul 2011 82000 mi US $600	AC COMPRESSOR GOT BROKEN. REPLACED IT. NOW NO MORE STRANGE CLUNK NOISE FROM THE NEW COMPRESSOR

Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2012 - May 2016
Mar 2013 104000 mi US $15	headlights replaced
Aug 2015 129100 mi US $100	unsure whether there is an AC coolant leak, recharge and observe coolant leak,, potentially. refill, observe
Mar 2016 132000 mi US $850	oxy sensor failed vapor overflow canister valve or solenoid failure, had to replace entire canister assembly

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2021
Nov 2012 71500 mi US $1300	blown head gasket
Jan 2014 73500 mi US $660	Replace catalytic converter
Sep 2017 107000 mi	rear brake lights always on. controlled by plastic plunger that completes the light circuit when brake pedal is pressed. Plunger broke probably due to old age. Replaced plunger by gluing a dime to brake pedal cannot engage cruise control. CC controlled by plastic plunger on clutch pedal which opens a circuit when pedal is pressed. Plunger broke probably due to old age. replaced plunger by gluing a dime to clutch pedal

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014	door handle on passenger door broke off and the pull for the opening of the hood broke off as well.

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2017
Jan 2015 US $45	One of the coils wore out. Three minutes to replace it.
May 2015 196000 mi US $3	Camshaft plug leaking oil. Common repair.
Sep 2015 201000 mi US $45	Replaced #2 spark plug coil.
Apr 2016 210800 mi US $40	Off-brand coil replaced. Misfiring after only 15 months.
Feb 2017 228000 mi US $15	Misfire codes P0302 P0303. #2 spark plug had broken insulator. (Bosch = crap.) Replaced with NGK. Code gone but popping exhaust. #2 cyl compression @ 145psi, others 210psi. Valve issue. Will follow up in warm weather.
Oct 2017 240000 mi	Mechanical--possible bad valve. Complete loss of compression on cylinder 2. Replacing cylinder head in a month or two as weather allows. No repair attempted, just diagnosis. Related to shattered Bosch spark plug. Note to anyone reading--NEVER allow Bosch parts in your Honda!

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States May 2013 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016 204000 mi	Water pump leaking. Was going to require timing belt job.

Honda Civic in California, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2013
Jul 2012 86200 mi US $330	Front engine mount was cracked. Replaced the mount.

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2012 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!!!!
Jun 2012 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!!!!

Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2012
Apr 2011 104000 mi US $260	exhaust manifold was cracked.it comes with catalytic converter as one piece
Aug 2011 109000 mi US $135	upstream oxygen sensor

Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2016
Jun 2011 122000 mi US $550	Alternator was not charging the battery. I had it replaced and got a new battery
Mar 2012 126000 mi US $400	Crank shaft sensor was faulty and was replaced.
Aug 2014 149000 mi US $660	The muffler had rusted and had a hole in it. The muffler attachments were also rusted.
Mar 2016 169000 mi US $135	Battery cables corroded and needed to be replaced

Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada May 2011 - Apr 2016
Dec 2013 73160 mi C $15	Headlight replacement
Mar 2015 77500 mi C $750	Compliance bushings. Front motor mount.

Honda Civic in Arkansas, United States Apr 2014 - May 2015
May 2014 169700 mi US $500	Key no longer recognized

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014 220000 mi	Air wasn't working....had it recharged....lasted a day or 2. Probably am not going to fix it.

Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States May 2013 - Sep 2014
Aug 2013 177400 mi US $150	Driver side front wheel bearing replacement.
Apr 2014 199200 mi US $600	Replaced Tie Rod
Aug 2014 200000 mi US $60	O2 sensor replaced

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Honda Civic in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009 93620 mi C $300	swaybar end link needed to be replaced

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Honda Civic in Louisiana, United States Nov 2015 - Jan 2021
Jul 2016 80300 mi US $200	Front oxygen sensor
Oct 2016 82300 mi US $200	Rear oxygen sensor

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Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Apr 2014 - Dec 2015
Apr 2014 99000 mi US $150	ELD in fuse box was replaced. O2 sensor replaced.
Dec 2014 104000 mi US $10	Whining noise from transmission. Shifting rough. Took it to shop to pull and disassemble and found heavily worn gear teeth and syncros on gears 1, 2 and 3. Ordered used transmission to replace. New clutch as well. Both headlights failed on separate occasions within a few weeks of each other. Replaced myself. Second headlight, as mentioned in entry for first.

Honda Civic in New York, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2016
Mar 2015 134000 mi US $2200	Replaced both rear shocks and one camber arm. Mid Pipe and catalytic converter replaced.

Honda Civic in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015 82000 mi	Alternator was broken, battery would no longer charge.

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Honda Civic in Arkansas, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2014
Jan 2009 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.

Honda Civic in California, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2012
Aug 2012 98000 mi US $1500	Spun a rod bearing during summer 2012, so we replaced the engine. Approximate total cost for that repair was $1,500 including all necessary seals, etc., as we performed all labor ourselves.

Honda Civic in Arizona, United States Dec 2008 - Apr 2018
Mar 2009 51000 mi US $160	Front engine mount cracked.
Jan 2012 69000 mi US $300	Replace starter
Jun 2014 87000 mi US $200	Lever to release hood broke

Honda Civic in District of Columbia, United States May 2018 - Jul 2018
Jun 2018 209900 mi US $630	Front right caliper frozen, replaced. Front right rotor warped, resurfaced. Front left wheel bearing replaced.
Jul 2018 209900 mi US $104	Replaced evaporator canister purge valve (part purchased by owner, installed by mechanic).

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Jun 2014 - Nov 2018
Jul 2014 150000 mi US $50	weld repair catalytic converter
Sep 2015 162000 mi US $110	replace three sway-bar links
Apr 2016 170000 mi US $420	replaced lower ball joints and front tires
Jul 2017 186000 mi US $125	tested and replaced battery
Jul 2018 196000 mi US $30	replaced evap purge valve

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Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2010 110000 mi US $1600	sounded like airplane taking off and several garages told me needed to replace. also did clutch preventitively while it was apart. replaced with rebuilt transmission.
Feb 2013 140000 mi US $300	replaced head gasket and resurfaced engine block. parts were like 200 dollars, but it took me (less experienced) and my father (experienced working on cars) a week.
Oct 2016 194000 mi US $30	There was a valve in the EVAP system that needed replacing. A check engine light informed me of this. Two holes appeared in catalytic converter, which I patched using JB weld high heat exhaust epoxy. Initially, this did not cause the check engine light to shut off. I then replaced the spark plugs, and days later, it turned off.
Oct 2017 200000 mi US $150	replaced 2 o2 sensors to try to get check engine light to turn off.
Nov 2017 200000 mi US $30	oil leak fixed by replacing a gasket, also replaced 2 o2 sensors
Mar 2018 202000 mi US $200	rust along passenger side door. fixed with bondo and badass rustoleum stuff. bought buffer and touch up paint from automotivetouchup.com, hence the fact that this repair cost 200 bucks.
Jun 2018 203000 mi US $400	catalytic converter replaced

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Honda Civic in California, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Apr 2013 236561 mi US $240	Aftermarket stereo and amplifier installed, needed HO alternator for peace of mind and better reliability for distance.
Sep 2013 252000 mi US $4108	Head gasket blew at 251669 miles. Replaced OEM engine with used engine from dealer. Replaced water pump, cam and crank gasket, rear main seal, thermostat, clutch assembly, vtec gasket, spark plugs
Sep 2014 293000 mi	Rod broke

Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada May 2016 - Sep 2018
Sep 2016 155000 mi C $15	Replaced headlight housing due to dramatic fading of headlight covers. Replaced windshield washer fluid pump.

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Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2015
Jun 2010 122000 mi US $150	replaced both Oxygen sensors. Very easy - easier than changing oil.
Feb 2013 181400 mi US $1500	timing belt tension spring broke, bend rods
May 2013 187400 mi US $900	replaced ecu
Mar 2015 214000 mi	threw a rod

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Honda Civic in New York, United States Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016 194000 mi	After 100 miles the engine light came on. It needed a catalytic converter and 3 sensors. Seller willing to pay one-third of repair cost, or take car back. Returned car.

Honda Civic in California, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 130000 mi US $874	clutch went out.

Honda Civic in Colorado, United States Jan 2008 - Apr 2009
Sep 2008 41000 mi US $5	Interior water leak, fixed myself.

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2014
Jul 2014 171000 mi US $400	New alternator

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Honda Civic in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018
Jul 2010 104000 mi	Car stutters on acceleration. Suspected the EGR valve. Diagnosis, EGR valve is faulty. Had to order part and re-schedule appointment. EGR valve came in next day, part was installed. No further problems.
Nov 2011 115600 mi	CVT chattering. Mechanic says common at this age, and not as bad as others. Fix is to flush transmission with additive. Haven't done this yet.
Jun 2013 130000 mi US $60	Check engine light was on for 2 days. Had computer checked, problem in oxygen sensor. Sensor would not fail when tested, so wait and see. Nothing replaced.
Dec 2013 135000 mi	Integrated Motor Assist light & check engine light came on. Took it to a shop which rebuilds Hybrid battery packs. Diagnosis,failed battery pack. Repair estimate $3k. Advised no harm in driving. 2 days later lights went off & works OK.
Jan 2014 134333 mi US $405	Replaced IMA battery pack. 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. Since Honda paid for replacement pack, warranty only 12/12. 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
Jul 2015 146000 mi US $300	CVT transmission was chattering for the last 30K miles. I decided to have the "clutch" in the CVT "burnished". They ran transmission with special fluid to remove the glaze, drained and refilled with new fluid. Made a difference in the MPG.
Oct 2015 149300 mi	Ck engine light on. Runs rough @ start up. Tested OBDII, has code P1519. Performed tests, has bad IAC Valve. Initial evaluation $110, part $283 (from Honda) installation to be done next week. Total estimated cost $455. This is a continuation of the previous repair. The IAC valve came in and mechanic was able to install in about an hour. Car was in shop for half day. An additional charge of $143 was added to bring total to $560.77 ($140 over estimate).
Feb 2016 151000 mi US $122	Throttle Positioning sensor tripped check engine light, code P0122. The IMA Auto Stop and charging IMA battery started working intermittently. Charge was for diagnosis of ck eng, .5 hr. and ck IMA system, .5 hr. Part cost 500, not replaced.
Feb 2017 157000 mi US $253	Oxygen Sensor-air fuel ratio (remove and replace front air fuel ratio sensor
Sep 2017 162000 mi US $2133	Front end growling noise..I thought it was bearings. Mechanic diagnosed as defective wheel bearings. Front end parts needed replacement-original estimate of $1100 including alignment. When parts were attempted to be removed-they were compromised and had to be replaced, a revised estimate of $2250, including alignment. Replaced wheel bearings, hub assembly, arm (left front), link (left front), knuckle (left front) and various nuts, bolts, clips splash guard, and spindle.

Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Dec 2013 - Feb 2017
Dec 2013 177940 mi C $800	suspension broke off while turning a corner, had to replace drive-shaft as well. New Civic hybrid part was 1200$, fortunately, a used part was found for 300$
Oct 2014 186620 mi C $550	stalling when idle, electric motor was replaced with a used one (100$) . replaced all 8 spark plugs (16$ ea)
Aug 2015 189500 mi C $1000	EGR valve front driver side wheel bearing replaced battery
Jan 2017 187240 mi C $445	Front Passenger ball joint both catalytic converter flanges broken

Honda Civic in Oregon, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2010
Apr 2010 36000 mi	IMA battery on hybrid ready for replacement and replaced

Honda Civic in Missouri, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015 79000 mi US $530	Original front struts needed replacing. Needed an alignment after new struts were installed.

Honda Civic in California, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2017 US $929	Replaced 2 front struts assembly..
Mar 2017 77000 mi US $99	Check engine light was on....diagnosed that needed to change the gas cap!

Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014 105000 mi	Transmission grinds when starting from complete stop. Dealer said that changing transmission fluid will not fix it this time, and it needs to be replaced. 75,000 miles on this transmission NIMH battery for electric motor (hybrid car) failed. Chose not to replace it. This battery is only 3 years old and not warranted by Honda, since it was a warranty replacement of a previous battery (which lasted 8 years)

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Aug 2005 - Jul 2012
Sep 2005 US $250	The small battery was replaced
Sep 2008 US $750	catalytic converter was replaced. After speaking with Honda International, they agreed to pay for the parts and I would pay for the labor.
Sep 2009 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
Jul 2012 198000 mi	The transmission is about to fail. I decided not to get a new transmission and will buy a new car. The mechanic did not recommend that any work be done to the car at this point.

Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Nov 2007 - May 2012
Dec 2007 57000 mi US $150	CVT Transmission shudders upon initial acceleration. Dealer said the "Transmission Fluid has failed and needs to be replaced three times. Not covered by the 100K warranty purchased at same dealer. Still shudders (although less than before) upon initial
May 2008 69000 mi	Honda TSB regarding replacing CVT Fluid in Hybrid transmission due to Judder - replaced with "New" fluid that significantly reduced "judder".
Sep 2008 79000 mi US $500	Engine was stalling out and car was jittery at low speeds - per dealer EGR valve had to be replaced -considered a wear item and not covered under extended warranty.
Jan 2010 98700 mi US $1800	Civic Hybrid battery replacement required - $3600 repair - Honda covered 1/2 the cost.

Honda Civic in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2014
Feb 2013 68000 mi US $50	IMA (Hybrid) battery check due to IMA light on. Told it needed replacement ($3,000). Waited and it went off and car drives fine again. Presumably it was battery reconditioning after the 60k tune.

Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013 143000 mi	Hybrid battery dst code 1449 Catalytic converter dst code 0420

Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Jan 2016 - Nov 2021
Mar 2016 95000 mi US $1200	Engine Mounts Replaced, Grid Charge Hybrid Battery Brake Line Replaced due to leak

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
May 2018 193000 mi US $300	Rear struts and 4 tires. New struts tightened the ride back up

Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 135000 mi US $1200	Replaced the 02 sensor, will also need to replace the catalytic converter Had to replace the converter

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Honda Civic in Kentucky, United States Jul 2006 - Jan 2012
Apr 2006 40000 mi US $2500	A/C compressor -- recommended fix was to replace whole system. Covered under Hondacare extended warranty.
Aug 2006 45000 mi US $850	Suspension (front passenger side). Covered under Hondacare extended service contract.
Jul 2008 59000 mi	EGR valve replaced.
Sep 2009 70000 mi	EGR valve went bad again (second repair)
Dec 2010 90000 mi US $118	Faulty relay. Though initial diagnosis was bad ABS or IMA CPU (which would have been a $4000+ job had I not gotten belligerent and demanded a more competent technician--this speaks more to the integrity of the dealer than vehicle quality).
May 2011 95300 mi US $20	Front bumper underbody plastic trim clips came loose such that piece was hanging down.

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Honda Civic in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Jun 2013 170000 mi US $2000	engine misfire.

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Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States Mar 2007 - Dec 2011
May 2011 195200 mi US $80	Replaced outer tie rod ends and front motor mount
Nov 2011 203000 mi US $320	Replaced failed head gasket.

Honda Civic in South Africa Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017 148180 mi	Repaired Alternator

Honda Civic in South Africa Feb 2016 - Jan 2022
Apr 2017 144460 mi R 100	The battery wasn't charging. Repaired the alternator
Jul 2018 152520 mi R 3100	Replaced shock absorbers

Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Jun 2017 - Aug 2020
Aug 2017 235000 mi	The check engine light was on. The code indicated that the catalytic converter efficiency was below threshold. The part was replaced along with some of the fasteners and springs and the gasket.
Jun 2018 245000 mi	The SRS/airbag light is on. I have not actually had it diagnosed or repaired. I have checked the fuses and know they are good. I don't plan on keeping the car much longer or spending much money on it either.

Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2016
Jun 2016 120000 mi US $300	Sway bar links front and rear replaced to pass VT inspection.

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Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Feb 2012
Apr 2010 112000 mi US $300	Crankshaft position sensor failed.
Jun 2010 120000 mi	Rear window motor failed. Chose not to repair.
May 2011 144000 mi US $981	Rear window stuck in up position. Not a fuse. Chose not to repair due to age/mileage of car, rarely use of back seat. Warped head gasket caused by overheating. Machined head gasket. Replaced thermostat, timing belt, water pump, oil, coolant.
Aug 2011 157200 mi US $160	Hoses that are part of Evaporative Emissions System rotted, needed to be replaced. TSB states that it may be covered on a case-by-case basis by Honda (due to high failure rate) but chose to have independent shop replace to avoid hassle.
Dec 2011 168000 mi	Automatic transmission began slipping in December at 166000 miles-mechanic checked it and said it is in early stages of failure.
Feb 2012 168000 mi	Transmission slipping barely, whining with CEL going on and off. Repair estimate was $2000 for remanufactured transmission. Mechanic recommended against repair due to other issues with engine, CV joints, wheel.

Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Feb 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015 82000 mi US $1000	power steering hose needed replacement, also engine oil leaks

Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Jan 2011 - Aug 2015
Jul 2015 131000 mi US $400	Puncture on coolant reserve tank.

Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2016
May 2014 127000 mi	Just a transmission fluid change, informed of a strut needing replacement
Nov 2014 135000 mi US $210	Heater core got plugged up. It was flushed out, and coolant was replaced for good measure.

Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Mar 2007 - May 2008
Mar 2008 80000 mi	Connector for cabin temperature selector door motor came off.
Apr 2008 80000 mi US $2600	Blown valve oil seals causeed massive burning of oil, fouled EGR, CAT etc. Engine bogs terribly during warmup under some conditions. Couldn't figure it out after several trip so I traded the car.

Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States - Oct 2007
Oct 2007 68000 mi US $350	Throttle body failure. Replacement neccessary.

Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Oct 2015 - Jul 2018
Feb 2018 232177 mi US $175	Overheating resolved by replacing thermostat, temperature sensor, fan switch and coolant Replaced two front motor mounts
May 2018 234900 mi US $445	New water pump replacement kit, valve cover gasket and adjusted all valves to factory settings

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Honda Civic in Texas, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
Feb 2013 186200 mi US $165	SRS light keeps coming on. Dealer replaced drivers seat belt but light came back on. They say now it may be the SRS module has an intermittant fault reverse indicator on dash and reverse lights inop at times.
Apr 2013 187000 mi US $250	seat belt tensioner sensor faulty. repaired under lifetime seatbelt warranty. gear selector sensor faulty

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Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011 97340 mi C $1000	the car was literally falling apart so I got rid off it fast since it would literally cost me 200~400 every week to fix things. Engine check light, censor, oxygen regulator, ABS light. My dashboard was lit up like a christmas tree. Also, temperature kept

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Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States May 2007 - Apr 2017
Jun 2015 244000 mi US $237	Wheel bearing and ball joint
Jun 2016 256000 mi US $25	Floor rot repair

Honda Civic in Utah, United States Mar 2003 - Mar 2010
Aug 2003 1200 mi	Various rattles due to poor fit and finish.
Sep 2003 1950 mi	Again, rattles and buzzing due to poor fit and finish. The dealership cannot seem to eliminate the rattle from the rear parcel shelf.
Nov 2003 2500 mi	New rattles in driver door and glove box. Interior fit and finish is miserable.

Honda Civic in Louisiana, United States Jun 2015 - Oct 2019
Nov 2017 181000 mi US $150	Clutch master and slave cylinders replaced after leak discovered.
Aug 2019 189000 mi US $550	Camshaft position sensor fault

Honda Civic in California, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015	Unknown ignition or fuel system problem.

Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Oct 2015 - Mar 2017
May 2016 134200 mi C $100	One exhaust manifold spring bolt was missing. Mechanic said this is common with the Civic. Got it replaced.
Sep 2016 136400 mi C $425	Alternator had to be replaced. Second alternator in 3 years. REplaced with a rebuilt unit both times.
Jan 2017 138880 mi C $230	Replaced noisy front left wheel bearing. First bearing to go on this car.

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Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Feb 2017 - Mar 2017
Mar 2017 162440 mi C $550	Replace front brake pads and rotors, replaced rear brake drum and pads

Honda Civic in Nova Scotia, Canada Nov 2010 - Feb 2013
Apr 2011 55780 mi	Transmission slipping, 2nd to 3rd gear.
Dec 2011 66960 mi C $10	used battery installed
Oct 2012 83660 mi C $300	sway bar links
Jan 2013 89900 mi C $70	Brake line broke.

Honda Civic in California, United States - Dec 2010
Jan 2006 50000 mi US $400	Throttle position sensor failed. Replaced throttle body.
Dec 2010 95000 mi US $400	Crankshaft position sensor failed. Replaced crankshaft position sensor. Crankshaft position sensor set off check engine light. Replaced crankshaft position sensor.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Sep 2018
Sep 2013 96100 mi C $475	Checked to see if alternator was bad. Shop confirmed so alternator replaced.
Jun 2015 114080 mi	Daytime running lights light on dash on. Nodaytime running lights on. Took out the control module under dash and resoldered the electrical board
Dec 2015 120900 mi C $330	Driver side front ball joint. Check engine light - code P1457. Evap canister/valve replaced.

Honda Civic in Nebraska, United States Jun 2013 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013 128000 mi	Transmission in beginning stages of failure. Slippage between 2nd and 3rd gear upshift when cold. Problem disappeared with warm. Transmission shop estimated $2300 to repair.

Honda Civic in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2015
Dec 2013 78000 mi	(1) cigarette lighter insert needed cleaning and replacing for cell phone charging; (2) bumper had come down so clips were replaced
Jan 2014 78000 mi US $140	Heat Shield replacement

Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2013
Jun 2012 185000 mi US $480	Replace leaking oil pan. It had corroded to the point that it began leaking.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2013 59520 mi C $85	replaced right front and and right rear sway bar links
Sep 2014 70060 mi C $120	front rotors & calipers replaced
Jan 2017 68580 mi	replaced the exhaust muffler.
Jun 2017 90520 mi C $350	rusted oil pan leaking oil
Sep 2017 620000000 mi C $400	Ignition key lock replaced Front brake lines replaced

Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2013
Dec 2012 106000 mi US $100	exhaust manifold cracked, heat shield also making large amoung of noise, fasteners that support heat shields completedly corroded cable to release decklid severed and could not close trunk

Honda Civic in Oregon, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2016
Oct 2012 110000 mi US $50	Alarm for leaving headlight on ,leaving key in ignition, left dome light was not working. The dome light switch in the door is part of this and was broken. It was replaced , and now everthing works.
Dec 2012 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
Jul 2014 122300 mi US $280	Took the car in for maintenance, oil leak found and repaired. Airbag light was on, but turned out to be a faulty seat belt sensor. Driver's seat belt replaced free.
Aug 2014 123000 mi US $190	Blower for heater and AC quit. Mechanic replaced blower transistor
Nov 2014 124800 mi US $800	AC compressor was noisy, going bad. Replaced with an aftermarket unit. Tomorrow I go back for the airbag recall.
Sep 2015 132000 mi US $700	Bad engine oil leak. Took car to dealer service to have crankcase and cam seals , timing belt replaced.

Honda Civic in New York, United States Mar 2017 - May 2018
Oct 2017 212800 mi US $460	Replace front passenger wheel bearing and hub
Nov 2017 214000 mi US $20	Coolant temperature was dropping excessively. Replaced thermostat. Old thermostat's rubber seal had torn and was lodged in the gap, preventing it from closing.
Apr 2018 219000 mi US $350	Timing belt failed. Timing belt was replaced, but intake valves were bent.

Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Jun 2017 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018 150000 mi US $620	Oil Seal replacements at end of cam shaft and in oil pan

Honda Civic in South Carolina, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2015
Jan 2015 147300 mi US $85	Blower motor transistor stopped working. Purchased OE part at dealership & replaced In 15 minutes Upstream O2 sensor failed. Ordered part online & replaced in 15 minutes.

Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011 111000 mi US $300	ac stopped working due to electrical wiring issues

Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Jan 2010 - Sep 2016
Sep 2010 63860 mi C $183	Gas door and trunk cable broke.
Oct 2012 94860 mi C $25	Headlights burnt at the same time each.
Sep 2013 106640 mi	Ball joint Water pump failed Passenger airbag recall

Honda Civic in New Brunswick, Canada Oct 2012 - Oct 2012
Aug 2012 96100 mi C $250	Power windows stopped working intermittently. Mechanic replaced the master switch.

Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada - Jan 2009
Jun 2006 27900 mi	Replaced two front struts. Dealer said one of them was leaking, I did not notice any problems with drivability. Dealer found problem during routine maintenance and covered it under standard warranty. Took around half a day.
Nov 2008 45260 mi	Faulty window switch, covered by extended warranty.

Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2014 - May 2016
Aug 2015 77680 mi C $800	Exhaust manifold cracked

Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Dec 2009 - Nov 2013
Feb 2010 200000 mi US $105	Bolts on oil pan were loose all around, tightened to stop leakage of oil from around the pan. Unsure when bolts were loosened since they were never checked until now. K&N Airfilter cleaned, spark plugs replaced, oil and filter changed.
Mar 2011 218000 mi	Upper right rear control arm needed to be replaced due to camber adjustment issue when wheels/tires were replaced and alignment was attempted. Mechanic suspects that there might have been damage from hitting a pothole. Complete failure of headlight system. Untraceable and thus rewired system using aftermarket OE-equivalent parts, wires, relays and switches.
Aug 2013 259900 mi US $1000	Alternator replaced, $250. A/C system replaced: a/c radiator, a/c compressor, a/c evaporator and all lines replaced, $750.

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Sep 2017
Jan 2016 165000 mi US $750	Replaced front left cv joint and axle
Mar 2017 177000 mi US $300	Plastic piece which presses against brake pedal switch to turn off the brake light disintegrated, which caused brake lights to stay on for extended period. The heat caused the housings to melt, so both taillight housings had to be replaced. This required temporarily removing the rear bumper. It also ran the battery down. Battery had to be recharged to start car.

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Feb 2006 - Mar 2010
Jan 2006 40000 mi US $250	Had to replace egr valve due to bucking just out of warranty.
Aug 2009 95000 mi US $185	Right Axle Seal replaced.

Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
Jan 2017 141000 mi	Oil leakage and multiple engine misfires

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Nov 2009 - Feb 2017
Dec 2011 113000 mi	Driver side door lock did not work from outside using the key.

Honda Civic in California, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015
Dec 2014 139000 mi US $700	Engine mount

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Honda Civic in California, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2012
Oct 2010 94300 mi	CVT was slipping. Transmission was replaced under extended manufacturer warranty

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Honda Civic in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012 149000 mi US $150	Not on a continuous basis, but at times, when idling the temperature gauge would surpass the middle point towards hot. The fan was replaced

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Honda Civic in Indiana, United States Apr 2016 - Feb 2017
Apr 2016 170000 mi US $500	Door lock quiting operating

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Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2007 - Feb 2011
Jan 2008 89000 mi	CATALYTIC CONVERTER BEGAN FAILING AT 83,500, JUST OUT OF 80K WARRANTY. BROUGHT TO DEALER AT 88K. DEALER IS WILLING TO SPLIT PART/LABOR COSTS 50/50. THIS WOULD COST EACH OF US $650 PLUS TAX.
Mar 2008 93000 mi US $275	Bought a used cat and replaced myself. Also had to replace the midpipe and muffler because the bolts were rusted to the cat. Used exhaust system had only 10k miles. Runs great, no check engine light, passed inspection. Hope to be good for another 70k+ mi.
Jun 2010 138000 mi US $198	Front O2 sensor went bad. I replaced both myself for $198.

Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2012
Apr 2012 179700 mi US $150	Multifunction switch faulty
Aug 2012 183000 mi US $150	Inboard joint of right drive axle was old and worn.
Sep 2012 183000 mi	Multifunction switch faulty

Honda Civic in Georgia, United States May 2012 - Sep 2014
Apr 2013 89200 mi US $270	Front Engine Mount collapsed. Replaced.

Honda Civic in Vermont, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 85000 mi US $950	AC compressor seized took the serp belt out with it. After repair dealer failed to reseat coolant resevoir causing the serp belt to wear a hole through it. Dealer replaced resevoir again.

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2011
Nov 2009 69400 mi US $235	Passenger side lower ball joint.
Feb 2010 73000 mi US $261	Primary 02 Sensor Replaced
Mar 2010 73000 mi US $800	Entire suspension replaced due to 2 blown front struts.

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2015
Dec 2015 203000 mi	Noise coming form from suspension Needed a new Cat and/or O2l sensor

Honda Civic in South Carolina, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2013
May 2009 87000 mi US $43	Door lock actuator replaced

Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Mar 2009 - Jun 2018
Aug 2013 108000 mi US $15	Rear windshield wiper arm broken, replaced.
May 2015 129100 mi US $85	Replaced front O2 sensor.
Jun 2015 131000 mi US $99	Replaced both sway bar end links.
Jun 2017 155000 mi US $299	Right front wheel bearing.
Jun 2018 165000 mi	SRS light came on due to spurious fault at 165k miles. Reset at home after consulting shop manual.

Honda Civic in California, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2014
Sep 2011 189000 mi US $450	heater wire on o2 sensor went out tripping check engine light. replaced o2 sensor. window regulator went out. replaced regulator.
Dec 2011 194000 mi US $400	Radiator cracked
Dec 2013 234000 mi US $250	Actually no problem. Just had to replace cat because the state of ca says has to be a specific part number even though car perfect emissions test. Eff the state of california!!

Honda Civic in Oregon, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2013
Jun 2011 182000 mi US $800	new catalytic converter
Oct 2011 189000 mi US $660	wheel bearings replaced and alignment

Honda Civic in Indiana, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2013
Apr 2011 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..
Jul 2011 174200 mi US $173	Primary oxygen sensor bad. Ran very poorly. Fixed by replacing sensor.
Nov 2011 180200 mi US $18	The pulley was making a squealing noise and did not spin as easily as the other pulleys upon the belt removal. Idler pulley went bad. Replaced with non oem pulley fixing the problem.

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Mar 2004 - Jun 2010
Mar 2004 9000 mi	CV joint boot split open and was replaced under warranty. Loaner car was provided.
Jul 2008 65000 mi	A/C compressor seized up at 65,000 miles with three car payments remaining. Waiting to see if Honda will offer goodwill warranty.
Aug 2008 66000 mi US $700	A/C compressor sized up. Contacted Honda corporate for goodwill assistance and they offered to pay half.
Sep 2008 67000 mi US $820	A/C compressor seized up. Replaced compressor and condenser (was filled with metal shavings) after Honda offer to pay for 50%.

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Jul 2009 - Jul 2011
Sep 2009 60000 mi US $1200	A/C Condenser clutch broken. Had to be replaced.
Jul 2011 72000 mi US $2400	Squeaky suspension and terrible ride. Ball Joint broken and front struts blown.

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Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2013
Dec 2012 4000 mi	The car needed to have the correct timing belt installed. The dealer had put the wrong belt into the car and the engine had to be rebuilt.

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Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2016
Aug 2015 95600 mi US $1100	Blown head gasket
Apr 2016 106000 mi US $800	Struts, tie rod ends,ball joints

Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016 167000 mi US $1200	overheating. replaced cooling fan relay, did not fix problem random overheating, head gasket replaced
Apr 2017 178000 mi US $250	Frozen front brake caliper. Replaced caliper and smoothed rotor
Dec 2017 193000 mi US $165	replaced front left wheel bearing

Honda Civic in Arizona, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016 184000 mi US $1400	Head gasket, timing belt tensioner
Jun 2016 188000 mi US $600	Replaced leaking shocks and struts
Dec 2017 208000 mi US $60	Left front strut mount replaced.
Aug 2021 226000 mi US $2000	New clutch

Honda Civic in New York, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015 186000 mi US $50	Was informed this would need to be replaced.

Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2015
Nov 2009 86000 mi US $1200	Dealer replaced head gasket. Since the car was only 4000 miles short of the timing belt replacement, I took the opportunity to have that done as well.
Jul 2012 107 mi US $50	Check engine light came on, low oil pressure. As car is old, rather than trace down the leak, I top it off periodically (~1 qrt/1000 miles). Dealer also suggested using 10W30 instead of 5W20, which has allowed me to top off less often.
Mar 2013 116 mi US $639	Replacement of non-functional alternator with new OEM part.
Jun 2013 119000 mi	Engine is consuming oil (no apparent leak)
Feb 2014 125500 mi	It's burning oil quite badly when cold. I think it's the valve stems. No repair per-se. I just top-off the oil at gas stations, and let the car idle more to warm up in the mornings. It has mitigated but not solved the problem.
Dec 2015 137000 mi	Car burned approx 1qt of oil every 500 miles

Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2015
Apr 2014 85300 mi	Trunk latch inop

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Nov 2010 - Sep 2013
Jun 2011 106020 mi C $400	New A/C compressor needed. Replaced with used one from the wreckers at a total cost of $400
Jun 2013 132680 mi C $450	V tec solonoid replaced

Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Aug 2008 - Oct 2016
Jan 2009 85000 mi US $550	Check engine light returned after injector cleaning. Cause was misfiring spark plugs; replaced. Brake discs and drums machined to eliminate brake shimmy.
Apr 2009 85000 mi US $50	Warning light. Injector cleaning fixed it.
May 2009 85000 mi US $42	Got check engine. Shop replaced spark plugs. Check engine came back. This time replaced the coil for no. 1 spark plug. So far problem solved.

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Honda Civic in Florida, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2016
Dec 2013 43000 mi US $240	leak, oil pan gasket. Very minor leak reported at oil change 6 months ago. This time leak was worse, not major, but replaced it.

Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010 105000 mi US $240	Rattling was due to corroded heat shield on catalytic converter. Said only lower shield was removed and replacement not necessary. But they took off top shield too, and my online research showed this shield is important for safety. Follow up to prior trip. Independent garage could not complete this when needed so I went to dealer. They lowered exhaust and installed new heat shield assembly for catalytic converter.

Honda Civic in Indiana, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
Feb 2011 102000 mi US $900	Headgasket was replaced due to minor failure on cylinders 2 & 3. Exhaust was being forced into the coolant causing coolant loss. Timing belt service also performed at an additional cost of $352.
Jul 2012 118700 mi US $600	Front passenger wheel bearing and rear passenger hub/bearing assembly. Both front calipers.

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Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2018
Mar 2015 142000 mi US $190	Change thermostat, has bad head gasket.
Jul 2015 145300 mi US $72	rear brakes, brake line
Aug 2016 158900 mi US $30	Bad Head gasket, used K-seal to try repair, seems to be working so far.
Mar 2018 163000 mi US $90	Replaced radiator. Flushed system.

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States May 2015 - Feb 2016
Aug 2015 101400 mi US $700	I needed a new compressor. The car ran fine and was not overheating, but the AC was, at best, tepid.
Oct 2015 100800 mi US $700	New serpentine belt and shocks

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Honda Civic in Texas, United States Sep 2016 - Aug 2023
Mar 2017 225000 mi US $1500	Replace master clutch cylinder and clutch
Jan 2018 241000 mi US $250	Replaced torn speakers and broken radio
Dec 2021 274000 mi US $200	replace heater valve
Apr 2022 275000 mi US $150	Repair Driver's door lock, passenger lock, passenger door latch Needed AC recharge Heater valve malfunctioning

Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2018
Feb 2014 177400 mi US $1600	I do not remember- the dealer wanted 2600, and we got it done for like 1600

Honda Civic in Nova Scotia, Canada Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 96720 mi C $50	Strange noise at times when car was turning or braking. Was a plate behind brakes that was vibrating/rubbing occasionally.

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Honda Civic in Connecticut, United States May 2012 - Sep 2013
Aug 2012 222700 mi US $650	Ignition switch had to be replaced

Honda Civic in Florida, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2018
Feb 2010 110000 mi US $170	The lock in driver's door stop working -- can't open/close it with the key. Electrical lock was ok, hence installed aftermarket keyless entry. Fixed.
Apr 2014 135500 mi US $350	brake rotors and pads replaced also problem with a door lock fixed
Dec 2015 148000 mi US $700	AC compressor replacement
Apr 2018 160000 mi US $280	Camshaft sensor replacement

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Nov 2013
Dec 2010 65720 mi C $20	Taillamp bulb replaced
Feb 2011 70060 mi C $100	Transmission was making noises and clunking
May 2012 102160 mi C $565	Sway bars had become worn out and had disconnected from the suspension, these cost $170 incl. labour The front shocks were leaking and required replacement whose repair has now thrown off the balancing and front alignment.

Honda Civic in Nebraska, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2018
Dec 2013 199000 mi US $1800	Head Gasket
Nov 2015 226000 mi US $600	computer failed and air bag recall
Mar 2016 226000 mi US $250	Alternator

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Honda Civic in New York, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 83000 mi US $120	Car began overheating; I changed the thermostat my self. Car seems to be working fine for three days, then started overheating again. Finally took it to my local mechanic, and did a coolant flush, and bleed the system. Its been one week so far, and has

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Honda Civic in Great Britain Aug 2013 - Apr 2017
Oct 2013 46200 mi £450	Whining Gearbox
Oct 2015 45000 mi £535	Gearbox failure. Arranged for new gearbox from local garage in Romford. Took car on one day and picked up the next. Very satisfied with service

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Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Jul 2003 - Mar 2010
Apr 2003 12000 mi	civic emblem on rear hatch "rusting". dealer replaced.
May 2005 58000 mi US $495	installed HFP strut/spring lowering kit. installed rear camber adjusting kit. HFP kit keeps close to factory alignment tolerances in rear but not near ideal alignment.
Jul 2005 60000 mi US $160	bought brake caliper rebuild kit. the "plungers" on the calipers were seizing up and creating unequal wear on pads. put all new pistons and re-greased components.
Feb 2007 100000 mi US $600	front passenger brake caliper seized up on rotor. foreign substance found in brake fluid. replaced caliper, fluid, pads, rotors.
Apr 2007 100000 mi US $600	factory tie-rods and factory ball joints replaced due to failure.
Sep 2007 108800 mi US $19	rear passenger caliper sticking and unevenly wearing pad on inside position (the pad that sits against caliper piston). replaced rear pads and temporarily loosened caliper plunger pistons thru manipulation.
Jun 2008 120000 mi	seat belt latch mechanism would not lock the seat belt in. required extra force to use. unlatched normally

Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2011
Oct 2009 57000 mi US $352	New clutch master cylinder. It did not fail, it just felt bad, light with clicking/grinding sounds.
Jul 2010 59000 mi US $47	Poor idle. Cleaned throttle and idle speed motor.
Feb 2011 60000 mi	Emission control component (vacuum valve) failed (snapped) part replaced.

Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2011
Oct 2008 108000 mi US $60	CEL came on pointing to cat conv. Shop cleared, told us that it will most likely come back. We're in wait/see mode.
Jan 2010 131000 mi	CEL intermittently on and off for a year. Points to catalytic converter replacement. OEM is $800 or more, and shop refuses to put in aftermarket. CEL went away again.
Jun 2010 138000 mi US $260	CEL on. Shop recommended switching O2 sensor before springing for the most expensive cat. Sensor replaced but light came back on, so we still need a new catalytic converter, it seems.
Feb 2011 145000 mi US $400	Catalytic converter and oxygen sensor replaced. Front axle/driveshaft sheared in garage rendering car completely immobile.

Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada Apr 2007 - Jun 2009
Apr 2008 61380 mi C $1700	Front passenger ball joint. Check engine light on for service.
Oct 2008 68200 mi C $1100	96,000 Service done late. Front passenger side wheel bushing, front strut, rear suspension. New tires also required.

Honda Civic in Florida, United States - Nov 2009
Nov 2009 97000 mi US $500	Replaced sheared off lug nut from front hubs and all lower ball joints.

Honda Civic in New Brunswick, Canada Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Aug 2008 71300 mi C $60	Replaced driver side door lock actuator, seems to be something usual with that particular civic model. Price is part only, I fixed it myself.
Apr 2009 76260 mi C $50	Replaced the "electrical load detector". Check engine light code gave that error, it's a small module inside fuse box easy to replace and relatively cheap to buy.
Jul 2009 81840 mi C $80	o2 sensor voltage code (bank 2, after cat. converter). Replaced and was ok after! Bought O2 sensor too to make my own repair.
Sep 2009 81840 mi C $430	replaced front struts

Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Feb 2003 - Mar 2010
Jan 2003 100 mi	repair loose clear plastic cover for intrument panel

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 72600 mi C $800	SRS warning light came on a few weeks ago. Ask to have problem fixed during regular scheduled maintanence. Shop was unable to read or reset code so a trip to the dealer will be required. No payment to diagnose or fix SRS light required.
Sep 2010 79360 mi C $500	SRS computer replaced. Repair successful

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Honda Civic in Florida, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2010
Sep 2010 137000 mi	Unsuccessful 3rd trip to repair my A/C.
Oct 2010 137000 mi US $1100	The A/C cooled only intermittently.

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Honda Civic in California, United States Aug 2013 - Oct 2017
Feb 2015 187000 mi US $150	Previous battery (Odyssey brand)not charging. Ordered new battery (Opitma) online and installed it myself.
Sep 2015 188000 mi	Low coolant caused engine stumble. Top off with water. Now car runs fine.
Jan 2016 US $100	Misfire in all cylinders. Checked injector resistance & fuel pump op. - all ok. Removed intake manifold and cleaned EGR passages. After cleaning, only cylinder 1 misfires. Repair still in progress. Next will send injector out for cleaning.
Feb 2016 188000 mi US $140	1. Sent injectors to cleaning service. 2. Reinstalled injectors. Mis-fire in cylinder 4 only. 3. Swapping spark plug with cylinder 1. Mis-fire followed swapped spark plug. 4. Replaced all plugs. Now runs normal.

Honda Civic in Tennessee, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2012
Mar 2012 253000 mi US $672	clutch replaced. not transmission. part was still under warranty from 2009 but labor not and labor most of the cost

Honda Civic in California, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2014
Aug 2011 212500 mi US $260	had to replace alternator.

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Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Mar 2010 - Feb 2017
Dec 2016 174000 mi US $250	valve cover gasket replacement

Honda Civic in California, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2018
Jan 2017 US $122	I took the car to a shop and they told me the transmission had internal failure and would cost $3300

Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Jan 2010 - Oct 2014
Jun 2011 107000 mi US $1200	Control rods needed to be replaced and also timing belts needed replacement
Jan 2013 127700 mi US $750	screeching noise in the wheels. had to replace the bearings
Oct 2014 132000 mi US $3500	replace transmission

Honda Civic in California, United States Apr 2010 - Apr 2017
Sep 2010 125000 mi US $680	replace water pump, timing belt and tensioner leaking power steering fluid at rack assembly, replaced fluid with synthetic to reduce leaking replaced left front control arm assembly
Feb 2011 127500 mi US $3150	Transmission failure requiring it to be rebuilt; $2400 Leaking rack and pinion assembly replaced during transmission rebuild due to easier access; $750.
Oct 2011 135200 mi US $35	replace fuel cap that was not sealing properly which caused car to fail smog test
Mar 2013 154000 mi US $1500	Car overheated. Radiator cap tested bad. Overheat eventually caused blown head gasket with coolant slowly leaking into 2 cylinders- caused rough idle at start up for ~30 sec. Water pump leaking slightly so also replaced.
Oct 2013 158300 mi US $690	Replaced one bad ignition coil Burning smell. Broken C V boot causing grease to spatter on exhaust pipe. Replaced CV axle.
Jun 2014 168000 mi US $785	Engine warning light on. Identified and replaced Purge Valve Solenoid Leaking front drive axle boot. Replaced left front drive axle. Cracked Exhaust manifold/catalytic converter combination (functions combined to one part on Civic). Manifold/cat was removed, crack was welded and re-installed with new gaskets.
Jun 2015 183000 mi US $150	Overheat in stopped traffic after long driving on Freeway. Mechanic couldn't recreate problem. Had them replace radiator fan relay based on my opinion that an old relay might cause this intermittent. Not successful. The A/C heater fan quit working. Heater A/C fan load resistor was replaced.
Jul 2015 183500 mi	Based on online research, I put the car on a hill with the front end at the higher point and ran the engine for about 30 minutes with the radiator cap off and the heater on. Air was trapped in the coolant. I repeated this 3 more times, no more bubbles.
Dec 2015 188000 mi US $450	had to replace one front caliper which was stuck on the inside and asa result wore down the inside brake pad. I replaced the front brake pads on both front wheels. Had to replace shocks and struts on all 4 wheels. Had to replace shock mounts in front only. Repair cost for labor only as Monroe lifetime warranty covered replacement parts.
Dec 2016 203000 mi US $1800	Overheating from a blown head gasket presumably from the exhaust to the coolant. Replaced head gasket, resurfaced head, replaced radiator and cap, water pump, alternator, and timing belt (while they were in there).

Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2013
Jan 2012 95000 mi US $4425	Replaced old transmission with a new transmission

Honda Civic in Connecticut, United States Feb 2012 - May 2014
Jan 2013 US $1	Oil pump o-ring hardened and began weeping. Cheap part to replace ($1.25) but required dropping the oil pan
Sep 2013 322000 mi US $56	Crank position sensor failed
Dec 2013 327000 mi US $22	Crank position sensor code showed up again. Found to be the sensor connector had intermittent fault

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States May 2012 - Mar 2017
Dec 2014 141000 mi US $300	Engine light on, indicated issue with vapor recovery system, but system was tested and no leaks found. Part of fuse system replaced. Engine light turned off, but came back on 2 weeks later. Unresolved.
Mar 2016 148000 mi US $69	Failed power window regulator, front, driver side.
Feb 2017 155000 mi US $250	Exhaust system - flange between catalytic converter and tail pipe leaking, catalytic converter leaking. Replaced catalytic converter and flange.

Honda Civic in Connecticut, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2020
Apr 2011 146700 mi US $1200	Head Gasket and valve job
Jun 2012 164000 mi US $135	The rear window could not roll up (Power window). Paid $135.00 just for them to figure what was wrong. There is a short in one of the wires leading to a connector. They wiggled the wire and it worked. Window is up but not repaired.
Nov 2012 169000 mi US $315	Engine light came on (Emissions) brought the car to independent garage that works on Honda and the canister was replaced per read out code. Light off for three days light is back on. Repair did not fix problem. Bringing car back.
Dec 2012 170000 mi	Four days after replacing the canister the check engine light came on again for emissions. This time a smoker test was done and a valve and tubing were replaced per Honda TSB. Code disappeared but a new emissions code is showing a new problem. After spending $700. on Emissions Repairs the check engine goes on again and indicates another emission code. Took the car for Emissions test it failed, but I now have another 60 days to get it fixed. Tackling this problem again in Feb.
Mar 2013 175000 mi US $200	The emissions saga continues; I brought the car to another shop. An emission valve was replaced and after one day the light came back on. The shop replaced a part that the Honda shop replaced in December. Passed Emissions Test.
Apr 2013 177000 mi US $400	There is still a problem with the emissions. Finally passed the state test and a day later the light came back on. Spent nearly $800 so far and the car is currently in the shop. Called Honda for help said to replace another part.
May 2013 177300 mi US $500	The saga of the emissions light has finally ended. After replacing a lot parts some which I bet I did not need, the car was finally fixed by an authorized Honda Dealer. What finally fixed it was a valve adjustment.
Jul 2013 178200 mi	The SRS light came on, and it was a seat belt buckle. The part was ordered and a week later, it was installed. Zero Cost, seat belts covered by lifetime warranty.
Aug 2013 179000 mi US $473	The radiator sprung a leak, lost all coolant. Replaced radiator.
Sep 2013 179000 mi US $110	The car finally failed for the dealer not starting. Found a loose connection to the starter. Tighten connection clean and tighten all terminals. Problem solved.
May 2014 190000 mi US $1300	Replace front struts and had a four wheel alignment.
Aug 2014 198000 mi US $500	Catalytic Converter failed. This was the second time I have replaced the catalytic converter.
May 2015 208700 mi US $530	Front Bushings needed to be replaced on the front control arms. Tis is an intensive labor job. It was less expensive to replace the control arms with new bushings on the front and rear of the arm.

Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Jan 2009 - May 2018
Nov 2014 104000 mi US $379	Rotors, pads, free frozen caliper, adjust brake balance, adjust parking brake

Honda Civic in California, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2016
Apr 2010 107000 mi US $313	AC relay replaced Power outlet not working fuse blown and replaced
Aug 2010 109000 mi US $100	Vibration coming from transmission due to bad motor mount Mounting bolts tightened, solved problem
May 2012 140600 mi US $500	Replaced faulty fan
Jan 2013 129300 mi	Replacement of driver's seat belt buckle, of which the faulty seat belt buckle caused the SRS light to remain on. Recall.
Mar 2014 176000 mi US $250	Motor replaced in passenger door for window operation
Jun 2014 181000 mi US $800	Replaced water pump and timing belt
Dec 2014 190000 mi US $648	Radiator cracked; was replaced with new unit.
Apr 2016 211000 mi	compressor needs replacement

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Oct 2008 - Feb 2010
Jul 2008 65880 mi US $15	Faulty tire valve stem; replaced.
Sep 2009 71162 mi US $520	Timing belt, pump, and belts replaced. Parking brake felt loose, brakes shuddered. Rear drums were cleaned of brake dust and adjusted; problem fixed.

Honda Civic in California, United States Nov 2010 - May 2018
Sep 2011 67000 mi US $2150	Front struts weak and leaking; replaced both front struts. Upper & lower radiator hoses replaced. Serpentine belts replaced. Both drive axles broken and leaking-replaced. Replace rear wheel cylinders.
Feb 2014 72300 mi US $1000	Replaced engine mount, timing belt, water pump, compressor belt Replaced P.S. pump

Honda Civic in Florida, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2016
Apr 2006 46000 mi US $1600	Transmission hydraulic pump was replaced
Dec 2010 69000 mi US $400	BOTH FRONT A FRAMES REPLACED BECAUSE OF MOVEMENT IN THE BALL JOINTS WHICH WAS NOTICEABLE WHILE DRIVING. POWER STEERING LEAK FROM ONE HOSE AND RESERVOIR
Dec 2012 88000 mi US $1040	Main Ball Joints front left and right Rear sway bar was slightly loose, but because it's not a safety item it was not replaced rear brakes noisy Mechanic cleaned and adjusted shoes
Mar 2013 92000 mi	CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF I 95(SAME AS MY ACCORD) BUT THIS ONE RESTARTED AND DROVE ANOTHER 350 MILES TO DESTINATION WITHOUT A REPEAT OF THIS PROBLEM. CAR WILL BE IN THE SHOP THIS WEEK. Update: didn't recur.
Sep 2014 105000 mi US $1000	water pump, timing belt, all rubber sealers and front right wheel bearing.
Feb 2015 112000 mi US $30	SINCE LAST REPAIR IN SEPTEMBER WE BEEN HEARING VARIOUS NOISES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. After close examination it became clear that the Mechanic of the last repair left screws that are securing various cables, up in the air.
Feb 2016 126000 mi US $450	THIS WAS FAILURE OF PREVIOUS REPLACEMENT OF LEFT FRONT BALL BEARING THAT WAS REPAIRED JULY 2015, ABUT WAS STILL COVERED BY WARRANTY. OTHER REPAIRS WERE BALL JOINTS AND OTHER JOINTS BOTH SIDES OF FRONT SUSPENSION. THE CAR FRONT IS ALL NEW.

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Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 76260 mi C $600	Leaking seal on fuel injector. leaking fuel around injectors, replaced all injector seals and replaced timing belt at the same time

Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011 182000 mi US $650	A/c compressor

Honda Civic in Mississippi, United States Jan 2009 - May 2010
Sep 2009 140000 mi US $200	New front shocks.
Dec 2009 141000 mi US $880	Crack in exhaust manifold. Manifold, with integrated catalytic converter, replaced.

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Honda Civic in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2015
Nov 2012 180000 mi US $2878	Replacement of clutch and transmission. Replacement of suspension bushings.
Aug 2013 193600 mi	Noticed whining sound at higher speeds, independent of transmission engagement. Passenger front bearing replaced. Fixed issue. Front sway bar replaced.

Honda Civic in Colorado, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2018
Feb 2013 147300 mi US $320	Right front control arm needed replacing.
Mar 2013 148000 mi US $400	Tensioner spring broke free and was pinched between timing belt and shroud. Needed to replace timing belt, tensioner, and spring. We suspect previous mechanic overtightened the tensioner causing the spring to fail.

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Oct 2011 - Aug 2014
Sep 2012 144000 mi US $500	New bushings
Jun 2013 151000 mi US $260	A/C cutting in and out, had recharged and checked for leaks. No leaks found, works better, but problem not entirely solved.
Jul 2014 159000 mi US $100	AC would blow hot every now and then for a few minutes. Replaced magnetic clutch relay for AC.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Nov 2014
Jun 2013 205220 mi C $100	Alternator failed, had it replaced.
Jul 2013 205320 mi C $800	Transmission was slipping out of gear. Thrust bearing was failing and making a loud noise. Eventually no gear could be engaged. The entire transmission needed to be replaced.
Jun 2014 208940 mi C $160	Power steering hose was leaking, resulting in failure of power steering. New hose installed.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014 148800 mi C $1500	Control arms, bushings Oil pan Trunk latch broke, trunk would not stay closed

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
Jun 2011 100440 mi C $250	Power window on driver's side worked intermittently. The master window switch needed to be replaced. The left front wheel bearing was replaced.
Jan 2012 110980 mi C $638	replaced the alternator

Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2021
Dec 2012 63000 mi US $955	Car died completely while driving to work one morning. Dealer said failed crankcase position sensor caused the computer to fry. They replaced both for $955. The same dealer replaced the timing belt and water pump only 4 months earlier!
Jul 2013 67200 mi US $400	Had to replace lower ball joints.

Honda Civic in California, United States Dec 2012 - Aug 2013
Jan 2013 212500 mi US $120	Head gasket - very minor break. Reported as minor hydrocarbons in the emmisions. Cooling system repairs last October. Still overheating afterwards. Update: never repaired.

Honda Civic in California, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016 216000 mi	Head gasket causing coolant leak. Tried Blue Devil head gasket sealer. Keeps overheating when come off freeway.

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Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jun 2012 - Mar 2014
Dec 2012 151900 mi C $200	Alternator Had to Be replaced
Nov 2013 167140 mi	Replaced under warranty

Honda Civic in South Carolina, United States May 2010 - Jun 2012
Aug 2010 140000 mi US $4000	Transmission suddenly died with no symptoms ahead of time.
May 2011 145000 mi US $50	Camshaft sensor began intermittently to stop working, resulting in engine failure.
Jun 2012 157000 mi	Engine stopped compressing, resulting in dead engine. Radiator cracked, car overheated.

Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2015
Nov 2012 98700 mi US $74	auto trans flare a few hundred rpm shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear in cold weather, apparently a common problem, on the way to trans death :( changed to maxlife ATF (recommended often on civic forums) 3x drain/fill which helped
Mar 2013 103000 mi US $760	new front struts and control arm bushings

Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2014
May 2012 106400 mi US $350	Issues with a part in a suspension joint. Replaced with new.
Oct 2012 110000 mi US $500	Camshaft position sensor needed replacing.

Honda Civic in California, United States Mar 2009 - Aug 2016
Dec 2015 152000 mi	Exhaust smell.
Apr 2016 153200 mi US $900	cracked exhaust manifold

Honda Civic in Nova Scotia, Canada Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Oct 2006 59520 mi C $12995	Purchased from used dealer. Dealer replaced worn bushings under driver seat and repaired damaged rear defrost contact at no cost.
Jul 2007 73780 mi C $80	Air conditioniong was not working. I was told that the thermal protector switch was faulty, and needed to be replaced, along with the receiver/drier. The $80 I paid was for diagnosis. The quoted repair cost was $630.00 CDN. No repair was attempted, an
Sep 2007 75640 mi C $245	Rear stabilizer links were rusted and ceasing, which caused excessive noise from the rear of the car. Both rear stabilizer links were replaced.
Dec 2007 77500 mi C $260	Car failed mandatory safety inspection due to play in the front lower ball joints. Both front lower ball joints and front lower control arm bushings were replaced. Front stabilizer bar links were replaced as well. 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
May 2008 81840 mi C $590	Fixed air conditioning problem reported in July 2007.

Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Oct 2012 - Jan 2014
Nov 2012 274100 mi C $100	Transmission is slipping when acceleration. If you floor the gaz pedal, it wont slip
Jan 2014 297600 mi C $500	Replaced front rotors and pads, rear endlink, 2 wheel bearings (front right and rear left)

Honda Civic in California, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2015
Jun 2012 161000 mi	transmission blew and spilled oil inside engine area. it had been repaired a year earlier for falling out of gear, so the repair warranty paid.
Oct 2012 166000 mi US $450	O2 sensor replaced to pass smog. Replaced catalytic converter in order to pass smog.
Feb 2015 201000 mi	Car overheated on trip to las vegas. Replaced radiator but car still overheated every 75-100 miles. When back home, had car checked by mechanic was told car needed a whole new engine, water pump, catalytic converter.

Honda Civic in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008 80600 mi C $1500	Brake mountings were failing and had to be replaced. Front engine mount replaced.

Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada Nov 2009 - May 2011
Feb 2010 59180 mi	Annoying buzzing of the daytime running lights. Solder joints on circuit board under steering wheel crack. Soldered the DRL unit myself to fix the problem.
Apr 2010 60140 mi C $400	Front struts replaced.
May 2011 68820 mi	New filter housing because bolts stripped.

Honda Civic in Minnesota, United States May 2015 - Sep 2018
Nov 2016 73000 mi US $200	replaced rear brake pads

Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Mar 2010 - Jun 2018
May 2011 29760 mi C $700	Noticed oil leak from driver's shock when changing snow tires. Both front struts replaced and alignment done.
Sep 2013 35960 mi C $100	Right rear stabilizer link broken. Both left and right links replaced
Sep 2015 43400 mi C $200	Right compliance bushing and left and right end links replaced
Sep 2016 47740 mi C $130	Clunking noise from front left over bumps. Lower control arm replaced.

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 186000 mi	Oil leak. Cannot determine where it is leaking from. Originally they replaced a seal, but this did not correct the problem.

Honda Civic in California, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2016
Oct 2010 91000 mi US $10	New Headlamp Bulb
Aug 2011 97400 mi US $380	Swap Out Alternator
Apr 2012 105200 mi US $40	The headlight bulb went out on one side as we were headed out one evening. We pulled back in, took the other car to Auto Zone for replacement bulbs & came back home where a friend of a friend with us that night popped them in for free.
Dec 2012 108000 mi US $120	Battery was too low to start car x2. AAA jumped us each time. 3rd time printout from AAA said, "Needs New Battery". Went straight to Auto Zone for a new one. Auto Zone & I installed it. Happy, again!
Feb 2015 125000 mi US $600	Replaced right front control arm because making a clink-like sound on left turns. Replaced left one preventively. It needs a SMOG CHEK in the next few days for new registration, so, we will see what the red ARS or whatever lights mean... they came on - and have stayed on, since the recall

Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2007 - Dec 2012
Jan 2010 62000 mi	Seat belt pretensioners

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2009 67000 mi US $500	A seal in the brake master cylinder went bad.

Honda Civic in Iowa, United States Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016 142000 mi US $150	Replaced the water pump and belts, spark plugs Replaced the radiator due to a leak

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 104000 mi US $1980	Replaced Transmission this is second replacement for this car.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Mar 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 152520 mi C $50	Knocking sound on driver's side over bumps. Replaced Left Sway Bar Link.

Honda Civic in California, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 97000 mi US $25	Replaced alternator Rebuilt Transmission Recharged AC and replaced cabin filters

Honda Civic in Minnesota, United States May 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 194000 mi US $700	Coolant Sensor, Coolant Thermometer after overheating driving hard up a gravel hill in high mountains 1 hour uphill after 5 hours of up/down mountain driving. Caliper stuck so new brakes/pads/rotors/R caliper The only thing I didn't fix was the A/C that went out (compressor locked up) in June of 2011.

Honda Civic in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2017
Mar 2016 222000 mi US $113	Battery shorted after 30 months
Jun 2016 228000 mi US $150	Timing belt failed and repaired oil leak, replaced valve cover gasket

Honda Civic in Oklahoma, United States May 2016 - Feb 2018
Jul 2016 148800 mi US $330	Installed new struts and lower control arm bushings. Maintenance items that needed to be done with 150k on the clock. (Had original Struts)
Nov 2016 153900 mi US $145	transmission failed. replaced with self pulled junkyard unit out of a 2004 with BMXA tag.
Feb 2018 169000 mi	Transmission failed again, car sent to the junkyard.

Honda Civic in Florida, United States Nov 2014 - Aug 2015
Dec 2014 48000 mi US $171	AC recharge & dye

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Oct 2012 - Oct 2015
Aug 2014 111600 mi C $400	Passenger ball joint and stabilizer link
Sep 2014 112840 mi C $262	E-Vap valve was leaking
Aug 2015 118000 mi C $450	Water pump replacement - had a leak Passenger front and rear stabilizer links replaced

Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2013 - Nov 2017
Dec 2013 88040 mi	replaced; Transmission mount (rubber cracked) front engine stopper(rubber cracked) timing belt(still good) front brake rotor(worn out) front compliance bushing (rubber worn out) front strut Left and right. (right is leaking)
Feb 2017 123380 mi	coolant leaks seal on top of the radiator. oil leaks on rocker arm cover gasket. wear front engine mount.
Apr 2017 124000 mi C $300	replaced o-ring oil pump, timing belt, rocker arm gasket, oil pan gasket, water pump o-ring/gasket and timing belt.

Honda Civic in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 165000 mi US $1680	Car is notorious for transmission failing, Mine needed a rebuild. also replaced a motor mount that was found bad.

Honda Civic in Iowa, United States Aug 2015 - May 2020
Aug 2016 140000 mi US $850	Water pump had leak, Serpentine Belt & Timing belt were old, and radiator had leak. Spark plug replacement and fuel system cleaning
Feb 2018 144000 mi US $30	Belt was super noisy and needed tightened.
May 2020 167000 mi US $65	Spark plug leaking and replaced

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Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2006 - Mar 2007
Jan 2007 41540 mi C $129	Daytime running lights module failed because of poor solder connection and required repair.

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Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
Sep 2012 99200 mi C $1200	Replaced 4 rotors, pads and rear calipers
Jun 2013 114080 mi C $108	Left hand parking brake cable seized

Honda Civic in Colorado, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2014
Dec 2010 98000 mi US $50	Oxygen sensor went out causing check engine light and surges in engine performance.
Oct 2011 107500 mi US $130	VTEC Solenoid had a problem where it wouldn't work when cold, so item was replaced.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 40920 mi C $1622	replace front and rear anti-sway bar links and bushings replace front lower ball joints and bearings

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018 113000 mi US $1100	Idle pulley bearings went bad, pulley was replaced. Also replaced accessory drive belt. Engine knock sensor replacement, air/fuel sensor (front oxygen sensor) replacement.

Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada Jul 2017 - Nov 2022
Jan 2018 122140 mi C $500	Transmission was not shifting into 4th. Had it checked out by a mechanic and he said it needs replacing. Quoted $700 for labor and $1000 for him to buy a trans from Honda. We found a trans on kijiji for $200, bought clutch off of Ebay, bought misc sockets after rounding the ones we had at home, and rented an engine hoist to help us lift and align the trans with the engine. Total was about $500- $200 trans, $25 engine hoist, the rest is misc sockets, a ratcheting breaker bar, and transmission oil.

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Apr 2016
Apr 2015 173000 mi US $10	Oil leak from crankshaft oil seal. Torn LCA compliance bushings. Replaced with ES polyurethane bushings. Old bushings pressed out, new poly bushings pressed in.

Honda Civic in Vermont, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2014
Jul 2013 83000 mi US $250	Also a warrantee fix. check engine light SRS light failure check
Jul 2014 96500 mi US $600	front struts failed Windshield washer motors failed
Oct 2014 104000 mi US $800	SRS sensor in passenger front seat catalytic converter failed

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Honda Civic in New South Wales, Australia Apr 2010 - Jun 2017
Mar 2011 78740 mi	Water leaks into rear hatch boot area when raining. Hatch glass rubber seal weathered and no longer sealing lower section between glass and metal.Needed to remove plastic hatch trim to locate and repair.Used 100% silicone to seal.

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Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2011
Mar 2010 29649 mi US $98	Rear calipers corroded. Disassembled and cleaned. Repaired binding calipers, all wheels

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Honda Civic in Oregon, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2012
Oct 2007 28000 mi US $100	Driver side door lock actuator needed replacement

Honda Civic in Oklahoma, United States Jan 2010 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013 174600 mi US $300	Replaced tie rod ends (outer) shocks and ball joints

Honda Civic in Indiana, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015 179000 mi US $400	Blown struts and shocks both front and rear.

Honda Civic in Tennessee, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2012
Sep 2012 179000 mi US $3000	Blown head gasket. Replaced engine and transmission. The estimate for the repairs was $3000. The dealer offered to buy the car from me so I sold it to him instead of paying for the repairs. I was planning to get a newer and bigger vehicle.

Honda Civic in Kentucky, United States - Mar 2005
Mar 2003 18000 mi	Replace Vtec computer
Aug 2004 52000 mi	Replace rear wheel bearing
Nov 2004 57000 mi	Replace front drive shaft
Jan 2005 58000 mi	Replace Transmission
Mar 2005 59000 mi	Replace front struts

Honda Civic in Missouri, United States Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
Oct 2013 129500 mi US $120	Passenger side power window regulator failed (motor ran but window would not roll up). Bought part assembly at dealer and mechanic friend installed in fifteen minutes.

Honda Civic in Alabama, United States Apr 2012 - May 2012
May 2012 140000 mi US $120	The car's alternator was making a weird winding noise that matched the rpm's so we replaced it with a rebuilt unit. With a core charge we replaced it for a little more than $100 doing the work ourselves.

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010 43000 mi US $496	Alternator had a bearing go out. Repair shop had to replace the alternator with a new one. Also, had to replace two belts for the alternator.

Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2022
May 2015 157000 mi US $526	Simple evacuate and recharge. Did not fix the A/C problem - I believe I have a leak or a weak compressor. Driver's side window motor stopped working. After 13 years, not bad. Door lock actuator on driver's door died and was replaced. 13 years of use is a decent lifespan I'd say.
Aug 2015 158600 mi US $2800	Timing belt tensioner broke, destroyed the top end. Had to have engine completely rebuilt.
Aug 2016 166100 mi US $1380	Bad A/C Compressor, needed full replacement Thermostat and coolant temp sensors failed
Nov 2016 168500 mi US $595	Alternator started going bad and required replacement.
Oct 2021 198000 mi US $30	Rear sway bar end links had too much play, replaced to pass VA state inspection.

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Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021 77000 mi US $200	Alternator not charging at low engine speed

Honda Civic in New York, United States Feb 2007 - Apr 2013
Jun 2007 90000 mi US $140	Air conditioner compressor had stalled and broke air conditioner - alternator drive belt. Replacing compressor and drive belt have solved the problem.
May 2008 106000 mi US $180	Some fins on AC condenser were damaged. Replaced AC condenser.
May 2010 140000 mi US $50	Replaced exhaust manifold due to the noise
Jun 2010 144000 mi	Replaced stabilizer - control-arm link. Original one broke.
Mar 2012 174000 mi	Replaced water passage gasket

Honda Civic in New York, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015 110000 mi US $900	AC failed, generated cannot work. replaced the AC compressor.
Jul 2015 118300 mi US $400	Power-lock of both doors
Nov 2015 120000 mi US $392	Engine Starter failed. Battery died.
Nov 2016 123300 mi US $95	Leaking exhaust gasket

Honda Civic in Kentucky, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015 139000 mi US $550	AC not working Replaced AC Compressor

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Honda Civic in Virginia, United States May 2010 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012 155000 mi US $2300	Lower assembly leaks replaced oil pan and also valve covers

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Honda Civic in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
Aug 2010 120000 mi	replace front wheel bearings

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2016
Feb 2016 129900 mi US $1200	Replaced struts Lower control arm bushings failed, replace after removing subrame. Lower ball joint replaced. Front motor mount replaced. Replaced Clutch after the lining wore out. Removal of transmission and subframe brought some of other problems to light.

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Honda Civic in Utah, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007 123000 mi US $365	The calipers on the right front wheel were broken and had to be replaced (the calipers for the other front wheel were reconditioned). Since the broken caliper caused the right front brake pad to get worn out prematurely, both front brake pads were replac
Mar 2008 133000 mi US $618	Replaced the master cylinder, which was malfunctioning. The faulty master cylinder caused the excessive brake wear which a different mechanic thought he had fixed last Oct. when he replaced the calipers. Current mechanic also replaced the pads and rotor.
May 2008 138000 mi	However, the shop did notice a small leak in the catalytic converter, not affecting the car.

Honda Civic in Oregon, United States Dec 2007 - Feb 2008
Dec 2007 75000 mi	SRS light came on. Took to dealer, turns out it was a failed seat belt sensor. Covered under lifetime warranty and replaced free.

Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada Mar 2012 - Jun 2017
Nov 2012 117800 mi C $1700	Water Pump, front oil seal, left front drive axle

Honda Civic in California, United States May 2011 - Dec 2013
Nov 2012 228700 mi US $30	Right head light burned out. I bought and replaced both. $30.00
Jul 2013 244800 mi US $15	Lighting switch harness recall on all 2001-2005 Honda Civics. Will be fixed free of charged by dealer (Recall caused head lights to burn out. I've had to replace 3 so far.) Replaced right headlight.
Sep 2013 249000 mi US $225	Car would not start unless it was pushed started.. (Starter went out)
Nov 2013 249000 mi US $290	The front right wheel bearing was making a loud noise. I replaced both right and left side bearings.

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Dec 2014 - Aug 2015
Jan 2015 168000 mi US $130	Alternator, ELD, and ground terminal replacement. Trying to correct a low voltage, 13.5v, situation.

Honda Civic in New Brunswick, Canada Sep 2009 - May 2012
Jun 2010 163060 mi C $500	Rear struts.

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Honda Civic in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2012
Aug 2011 147000 mi US $500	Alternator replaced

Honda Civic in California, United States Jul 2015 - Oct 2016
Jul 2015 157000 mi US $3	Multiplex control unit failed triggering the dashboard brake light, failed central locks, a/c failed and cooling fans failed. Slowly leaking radiator
Oct 2016 157000 mi	Blown Head Gasket

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2016
Aug 2014 125600 mi	CEL P1457. Replaced several evap two way valves and finally gas cap. Problem did not return.
Sep 2014 125000 mi US $120	Replaced exhaust tail pipe from catalytic converter to muffler due to high pitch rattle noise at 2500-3000 rpm. Internal pipe was rattling with outside pipe.
Dec 2014 127000 mi US $100	CEL came on with EVAP problems in emissions. Recommended changing several evap canister at gas tank and fuel system. Final changes involved gas cap that removed CEL!
Jan 2016 121800 mi US $100	Replaced valve cover due to damage to valve cover at spark plug opening. The OEM cover has a heat crack damage resulting in engine oil mitigating into the spark plug sleeve and saturating spark plug in Cylinder #4. Misfire and CEL.
Jul 2016 153300 mi US $110	Replaced fuel pump. Prior to replacement, engine would seem to stutter at high speeds like lacking fuel. So far, the replacement has eliminated this problem. Need to wait and see if a more empty gas tank could duplicate the problem.
Dec 2016 167000 mi US $60	CEL on Cylinder #2 misfire.Purchase set of 4 ignition coils and replaced #2 first. Engine started to operate normally and so I cleared CEL. Replaced remaining 3 ignition coils. Operating smoothly.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jul 2013 - Apr 2015
Apr 2014 180400 mi C $1200	Control arm needed to be replaced on both front wheels.
Feb 2015 189400 mi C $200	No heat when idling. Replaced thermostat and changed coolant, was told it could be the head gasket.
Mar 2015 190960 mi	I just kept topping up the coolant in order to keep getting heat. Eventually I never lost heat, and the issue literally disappeared.

Honda Civic in Arizona, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2018
Apr 2008 35000 mi US $1600	CV Boot replaced, oil pan gasket, Fuel system flush, master cylinder replaced,
Apr 2009 40500 mi US $800	Main Rear Engine Seal Replaced Rear Oil Seal
Jun 2009 41000 mi US $100	Steering wheel made a squeaking sound on turning left -- took car in for oil change & asked to check the squeak -- was told the steering rack/gears needed replacement and should not drive. Received rental for weekend covered by Extended warranty -$100 Also replaced leaking engine seal from last repair visit (no charge for replacing seal)
Sep 2013 68000 mi US $1700	Torn bushing, front sway bar links, lower ball joint boots, inner cv boots, replace all fluids, brake, coolant, oil, transmission
Aug 2014 73000 mi US $630	replaced AC Transister, add Freon, replaced 1 valve. replaced AC Transister , add Freon, replaced 1 valve.
Feb 2015 76000 mi US $120	I was told inner CV needed to be replaced at dealer when I took in for oil change & oil pan gasket (no leaky driveway??) -- I took somewhere else since I had both replaced in 9/2013 already at dealer -- just needed a metal clamp
May 2015 78000 mi US $243	Oil change and replaced oil pan gasket, exhaust gasket. Showing signs that was starting to go.
Sep 2015 79000 mi US $300	Right CV book leaking -- replaced
May 2016 83000 mi US $236	Differential seal fixed and oil pan replaced. wrong size used during earlier repair.
Oct 2016 86000 mi US $280	I heard a squeaking chirping noise when pulling out of park - took in to check and it was my rear brake cylinders.
Apr 2017 89900 mi US $1700	Replaced corroded radiator.

Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015 84940 mi C $100	Front brake caliper slide pin bushing replaced. bushing was swollen and caused caliper to seize. Noted clicking noise when pressing and releasing brakes. Noted rough idle and poor fuel economy. Replaced spark plugs.
Apr 2015 86580 mi	Noted belt squeal in morning and when cold. Squeal was particularly noticeable when turning sharply shortly after start up in morning. Tightened loose power steering belt.
Jun 2015 88660 mi	Cruise control failed. Found brake switch switching rapidly from on to off when released. Switch replaced to no help. Wiring issue not resolved.
Dec 2016 97340 mi C $70	Rear spoiler replaced because it broke off of its mounts. Driver's door speaker fuzzy in extreme cold. Replaced speaker.

Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2014
Apr 2013 56500 mi US $50	Power locks on driver side stopped working. Needed new actuator.

Honda Civic in Colorado, United States Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015 100000 mi US $370	Bent rear control arm , alignment
Jun 2018 129000 mi US $450	Alternator not charging battery

Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2014
Feb 2013 130700 mi	Alternator that had been replaced in January 2013 failed a month later. I know someone else who experienced a similar premature death of a replaced alternator -I was told by the guy who replaced it, very common.
Oct 2013 135200 mi US $400	front bushing/sway bar

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Honda Civic in Florida, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2007 85000 mi US $3000	Timing Belt Tensioner Broke. The Whole Bottom of my engine needed to be rebuilt. Bent Cylinders. All four struts need to be replaced.... Total cost was to be $1400....

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Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Sep 2008 - Nov 2008
Nov 2008 81840 mi	SRS AirBag computer module needs to be replaced. Approximate cost to fix: $600 part+$150 labour.

Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Dec 2008 93000 mi US $2500	Tranny blew.

Honda Civic in Missouri, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012 242000 mi US $2300	Transmission went out.

Honda Civic in Oregon, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
Mar 2010 118000 mi US $180	Wheel bearing died- shop replaced whole suspension knuckle as it was easier/just as good. It was also cheaper to do this than replace the bearing by itself- replaced with used (40k mi) part.

Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2006 - Apr 2009
Mar 2009 77500 mi	New rear shocks required.

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Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
Jan 2015 207080 mi C $400	Fuel Door wire line snapped and had to be replaced.

Honda Civic in Connecticut, United States May 2013 - Aug 2017
Aug 2013 124000 mi US $350	Battery indicator light came on steady. Bad alternator. Replaced with an aftermarket unit and now battery indicator light flashes intermittently. Installed a second aftermarket alternator, same issue persists.
Jan 2014 135000 mi US $625	Lower ball joints replaced, transmission fluid replaced, oil change and alignment. Bulk of cost was lower ball joints at approx. $500.
Feb 2014 136700 mi US $75	Check engine light on, checked code at auto parts store, bank 1 02 sensor. Replaced o2 sensor and check engine light went off. Gas mileage improved too.
Jun 2014 145000 mi	Check engine light came on. Code P1457. Honda TSB 02-026 recommends replacing EVAP Two-Way/Bypass Solenoid valve. I cleared the code and did not replace anything. Waiting to see if code reappears.
Jul 2014 146200 mi	Engine Light came back on, same code as before. P1457. I ignored it for a week and it went away by itself.
Dec 2015 181000 mi US $250	3rd atlernator I've replaced on this car. Under 2yr warranty - that's why the cost is so low. Voltage regulator went. Killed the battery.
Jul 2016 190000 mi	Check engine light - Throttle position sensor voltage. Car runs fine so I have not fixed it.
Aug 2017 211000 mi	CEL, throttle position sensor issue cleared up on its own.

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Sep 2007 - May 2008
Oct 2007 153000 mi US $250	The automatic transaxle failed. It started slipping, gradually got worse, then failed completely. Cost to have it repaired by the dealer was about $4000. I bought another car to drive, shopped for a replacement, and eventually found one on Ebay for $250.0
May 2008 168000 mi US $69	Replaced passenger side axle shaft and cv joint assy.

Honda Civic in Louisiana, United States Jul 2007 - Nov 2022
Dec 2007 166000 mi US $45	P1361 P1362 codes, "No/Intermittent TSB Sensor" One failure, recovered within one hour to normal operation. Cost covered tow truck roll fee (but no tow needed), and meter to read ODB II codes. Found Honda TSB 01-083 covers this problem, but will not
Jun 2008 167000 mi US $190	Lower control arm front bushings replaced. Shop did not tighten lower anti-roll bar links, done by user Right outboard CV joint boot open and leaking grease. Replaced right side drive line assembly with remanufactured assembly, non-Honda part. TDC (Top dead center) sensor replaced on engine. Car would throw OBD code 1391 and 1392 when hot (idling in traffic or extended highway driving). Sensor had hairline crack on one side. Engine reverts to low power/2800 max RPM safe mode when sensor fails
Sep 2008 174000 mi US $380	After filling fuel tank with a particularly fast nozzle, driver/fueler noticed an unusual sound when the pump switched off. The fuel tank had cracked at the joint between tank and fuel pipe nipple. Driver ordered a fuel tank wholesale.
Jun 2009 181000 mi US $900	CV boot cracked and loose on right side, mechanic authorized to replace with rebuilt assembly. No rebuilts were available, so mechanic provided new OEM replacement at no extra charge.
Jun 2010 190000 mi US $1600	Clutch slave cylinder (also replaced master as precaution) Car stalled on roadway. Towed to local shop, they diagnosed immobilizer and advised I have it towed to dealer. Bad tank of fuel - almost clear liquid, suspect ethanol or water contamination Dealer also said "timing belt was 3 degrees off" and replaced that. Car did not have any trouble before the faulty fuel, I suspect this was a ripoff. Dealer also said "timing belt was 3 degrees off" and replaced that. Car did not have any trouble before the faulty fuel, I suspect this was a ripoff.
Jun 2012 207000 mi	Starter turned slowly and ultimately failed, replaced starter assembly. Push-started the vehicle to get to shop (not a tow, but almost). Clutch pedal safety switch was replaced after failure. Push-started vehicle to get to repair shop.
Feb 2013 213100 mi US $450	Radiator developed a split along top seam.
Nov 2013 219900 mi US $57	Radiator replaced, was itself a replacement less than 1 year old
Aug 2014 223800 mi	Low beam headlights are intermittent, both sides. 2001 Civic was been recalled for faulty switch. Replaced in 2007. Problem appears to have recurred.
Dec 2014 228000 mi US $10	2006 or 2007 Dealer recall repair of turn signal stalk failed at wire crimp. Owner disassembled steering column cover and resoldered the connection. NHTSA 10006745 / TSB 022404 Hood latch mounting cracked and broke off, removed hood latch mechanism and replaced with strap.
Jun 2015 231000 mi	Fuel door release cable became balky, disconnected from fuel door.
Sep 2015 232000 mi US $625	Compressor failure, replaced and recharged system. Both front hubs replaced, ball joints replaced
Dec 2015 239000 mi	Rear main crankshaft oil seal, which has been leaking for 2-3 years, began profuse one quart per 20 mile leakage in November 2015. Car is awaiting owner's friend's available to fix in driveway. Also will replace clutch.
Feb 2016 239000 mi US $500	Constant oil leak from rear seal Profuse sudden leakage, turned out to be $9 VTEC solenoid gasket. OIl seals could have waited. Also changed transmission power and drivewheel axle seals. Replaced all motor mounts, bushings were worn. Compressor replacement
Sep 2016 244000 mi US $121	Alternator failed on road trip in Taylorville, IL Purchased remanufactured alternator and found a local shop to replace. $110 labor, $119 part
Jul 2018 255000 mi US $8	Clutch slave cylinder, already replaced by local garage, appears to have slow leak. Clutch fluid reservoir was empty and clutch pedal failed to operate clutch. Replenished reservoir, pumped the pedal, and clutch function was restored. Considering self-repair options for clutch slave cylinder. Also suspect some leakage from clutch master cylinder based on old (2+ years) stain on top of driver floor mat, on firewall. Slave cylnder replacement was over 4 years old, so arguably not shop's fault, but part did not last nearly as long as original.
Dec 2018 265000 mi US $50	Continuing to battle water leaks into the cabin on driver side front.

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2016
Jun 2015 165000 mi	Replaced clutch Replaced control arm bushings

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Honda Civic in California, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2015
Feb 2010 122284 mi US $3270	Replaced 2 front lower control arm bushings Transmission rebuild Replaced engine mount
Nov 2011 147360 mi US $308	Replace front engine mount Replace front stabilizer links
Dec 2012 162163 mi US $26	Changed camshaft cap to stop oil leak
Jan 2014 178000 mi US $110	Replaced primary oxygen sensor. Have been noticing declining emissions performance in annual tests. Won't know if this helped until the next test, though the exhaust no longer smells as rich. Replaced PCV valve. Have been using 1-1.5 quarts of oil every 5,000 miles, and had some oil seeping out around the edges of the valve cover. Seems to have helped, but too soon to be sure.
Feb 2014 178700 mi US $11	Replaced driver's side headlight.
Aug 2014 184000 mi	Blown head gasket diagnosis. Coolant shoots out of radiator neck when radiator cap is removed and car is started with a cold engine.
Dec 2014 185000 mi US $1018	My Civic did not have a blown head gasket after all. A leak down test confirmed that the head gasket was not the problem. Instead, water pump was failing. Replaced it. AC compressor was making a noise and about to fail.
Mar 2015 185000 mi	Headlights were intermittently turning off or taking a few seconds to turn on. Blower motor resistor failed. A/C and heater fan would not work when turned on. Front passenger window could not be lowered using driver or passenger window controls.

Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States May 2009 - Jul 2011
Jul 2009 73000 mi US $3000	Purchased with bad transmission, not driveable. Rebuilt transmission and replaced torque converter. Replaced motor mounts.
Jul 2011 90000 mi	Car developed a severe vibration believed to be a transmission problem. Decided to trade in the car rather than fix - since the transmission was already rebuilt once.

Honda Civic in California, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2018
Jun 2013 94000 mi	rear tires developing a scalloped wear pattern that causes vibration at freeway speeds. Mechanic suggests it's from strut problems. I will get it looked at later, but for now it's just an annoyance.
Jul 2015 119500 mi US $50	one headlight was out. I replaced both.
Jul 2018 130000 mi US $2000	blown head gasket. engine overheated

Honda Civic in New York, United States Aug 2012 - Oct 2013
Apr 2013 253300 mi US $158	Alternator mounting bolt failed and fell out causing lack of tension. Bolt and belts replaced.
Oct 2013 256000 mi	V-Tec malfunction and crank sensor code

Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Oct 2007 - Nov 2010
Dec 2009 158000 mi US $1350	My Check engine light came on and I needed to get a new emissions sensor and another sensor also. I also bought new tires (4).
May 2010 164900 mi US $800	VTEC engine sensor had to replaced. It was causing check engine light.
Oct 2010 172000 mi US $1280	I needed new bushings and struts. Parts of my exhaust system.
Nov 2010 172000 mi	Transmission failed.

Honda Civic in Virginia, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2018
Jul 2012 41000 mi US $397	replaced bearing on front right and also did an alignment.
Oct 2013 45200 mi US $667	Alternator went bad.
Jul 2014 47300 mi US $480	rubber holder of bearing cracked; replaced.
Sep 2015 53000 mi US $84	AC blowing hot air. dealer cleaned system and recharged.

Honda Civic in Washington, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
Jan 2012 159000 mi US $1000	oil leak under timing belt crank shaft

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Honda Civic in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2015
Jan 2013 66500 mi US $3000	crankshaft broke, rebuilt engine
Jun 2013 59000 mi	Axle broken, broken ball joint replaced steering pump engine coolant leaking. replaced waterpump gasket, ensured oil pressure sensor tight, and silicon oil pan
Jul 2013 59700 mi US $400	Replaced wheel bearings b/c mechanic said too loud, although I didn't notice any difference ball joint replaced
Sep 2013 63000 mi US $450	Engine coolant leaking. Water pump was leaking. Replaced after market water pump with OEM Honda water pump. MPG jumped avg 4mpg after water pump replacement. Car was twitching. Engine coil was burnt b/c liquids in it. Cleaned and dried. Replaced the worst engine coil with a used one lying around.
Aug 2014 88000 mi US $660	Struts on all four went bad. One in front leaking, while back creaks
Dec 2014 98000 mi US $200	Spark plugs, ignition coils replaced and cleaned
Jan 2015 73800 mi US $230	Alternator was making clacking sound, diagnosed to be from alternator. Replaced alternator, and everything is good again. It was like the car was having a diffAlternator was OEM from when the car was new, which is an impressive achieveme

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Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 170000 mi US $1000	Firestone repaired the car citing electrical shutdown due to low oil. Car does not even have this capability. A week later, car died again. It was the alternator as I had suspected and asked them to test originally. Had clutch replaced which didnt solve the grinding noise. Then had transmission bearings rebuilt. Cost 2600. Had ball joints and lower control arms replaced.

Honda Civic in Texas, United States Apr 2007 - Feb 2012
Oct 2007 93000 mi US $1200	Broken front engine mount; also alignment, 2 new tires and 90k service. tie rod bushings worn
May 2010 129900 mi US $60	AC/Heater fan would not work.
Jul 2010 132000 mi US $250	Replaced purge control valve
Feb 2012 145000 mi	Transmission needed to be replaced, along with differential and clutch. I was told the noise (whining) would get louder over time and eventually fail. I wasn't going to wait for that to happen.

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Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada Jun 2009 - Sep 2011
Sep 2009 118420 mi C $700	Also needed to replace front passenger side brake caliper.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 C $4000	Needed an entire new AC system and due to the other elements that needed to be repaired. I decided to sell the car as it is rather than invest more money into it. Needed new will tie rod ends stabilizers and Ball joints Major oil leak from engine.

Honda Civic in Minnesota, United States Jun 2011 - Nov 2019
Jan 2012 196700 mi US $600	Control arm bushing, new control arm, new sway bar links
Feb 2012 175600 mi US $300	Replaced leaking camshaft seal.

Honda Civic in Colorado, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2016
Mar 2015 164000 mi US $400	Stiff shifting. Replaced clutch master and slave cylinders, fixed damaged undercarriage platic (unrelated, and no charge).
Feb 2016 170300 mi	Replace slave cylinder (replaced last year, must have been a faulty part, still under warranty)

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Aug 2014 - Mar 2015
Aug 2014 123000 mi US $300	Front struts worn out. One (front left) was leaking fluid. Made handing very poor. I ordered the struts and replaced myself. 4 wheel alignment was then required.
Mar 2015 126000 mi	While replacing timing belt etc, shop discovered oil pump seals and oil pan gasket leaking.

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Honda Civic in California, United States Oct 2011 - Aug 2013
Oct 2011 96000 mi US $90	Replaced driver's door switch (headlight warning buzzer wasn't working)
Mar 2012 100000 mi US $200	Loose wire causing intermittent problems with tail and dash lights.
Oct 2012 105200 mi US $950	Timing belt system replacement

Honda Civic in Missouri, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008 121000 mi US $350	AC failure - replaced pressure cut-off valve
Jun 2009 129000 mi	ABS sensor lamp displayed. Cleaned sensor input.

Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 196000 mi	Engine block cracked and broke where exhaust bolt was attached. Car not fixable.

Honda Civic in Illinois, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Oct 2009 156000 mi US $1900	Transmission replaced, oil pump disintegrated in transmission.

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2010
Feb 2010 212000 mi US $970	Brake calipers wearing unevenly, so calipers, front hoses and all pads/rotors replaced.
Jun 2010 216000 mi	Honda-brand timing tensioner failed after 30k miles and took out the head. Mechanic fixed it for free. Worth $2700.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Jun 2009 - Apr 2017
Sep 2009 63240 mi C $200	Check engine light, software reflashed not sure what else was done - fixed
May 2012 120880 mi C $30	Muffler broke, had to be patched up (welded)
Dec 2012 134540 mi C $200	Broken lower ball joint, two front, replaced

Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2008 - Jun 2015
Mar 2009 111000 mi US $50	Broken visor.
Sep 2010 125000 mi US $74	During state inspection shop damaged wheel lugs - Needed replacement. Original shop would not accept ownership of damage.
May 2012 149000 mi US $800	Replaced all 4 struts
Jun 2013 157000 mi US $50	Recharge
Mar 2014 168000 mi US $400	Tie-rod ends
May 2014 168000 mi US $120	Leaking AC Valve - repaired / replaced & recharged

Honda Civic in California, United States - Apr 2010
Apr 2010 89500 mi US $680

Honda Civic in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011 107000 mi US $1800	A front strut was leaking fluid so the front two were replaced along with a brushing.

Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Sep 2006 - Feb 2012
Sep 2006 52080 mi	Initial kms when bought
Apr 2010 172360 mi C $160	Leak in the exhaust manifold...would have cost 1100 to fix, and wouldn't have passed emissions test. My brother bought an after market manifold and did the work himself (has a significant amount of mechanical experience).
Feb 2012	Engine light on unknown issue, sold it

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
Nov 2012 141800 mi US $2000	Master power window switch failed - would not roll passenger window down Compliance bushings, front struts, rear shocks

Honda Civic in Washington, United States May 2013 - Nov 2018
Feb 2013 146696 mi US $292	shifter interlock solenoid replaced
May 2018 173000 mi US $997	replaced ac unit

Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2008 - May 2020
Jul 2008 121000 mi US $250	Muffler was making a constant noise. Additionally, everytime going over bump the muffler rattled. Replaced at midas.
May 2010 163000 mi US $240	Front Engine Mount replace 131.85 1 hour Cam Shaft Plug Replace 90.38 1 hour labor
May 2011 178000 mi US $611	Compliance bushings $301.00 (suspension- again!). Driver's Side Axle Seal replaced due to leaking 137.60, and others problems fixed equal to $170 for a total of $610.70. Engine problems/Others recommended to be fixed but not done = $950
Jul 2011 179500 mi US $803	Muffler, gasket, and hangers replaced- again. Midas covered the muffler under its limited warranty. Cracked Manifold- replaced to pass State Inspection. Manifold includes Catalytic Converter which is very expensive. This is a common problem in Honda Civics. Replaced cracked exhaust manifold- needed to pass state inspection. $803.00
Apr 2012 191500 mi	SRS light came on. Honda dealer diagnosed problem as seat belt sensor. Covered under lifetime warranty.
Jul 2014 217500 mi US $110	The car is 13 years old- the AC was no longer cold and was blowing out luke warm air. An AC check up and AC refill did the trick. Hopefully will last the life of the car.

Honda Civic in South Carolina, United States Aug 2014 - Jul 2017
Jun 2015 153000 mi US $17	Needed new dipstick because it wasn't sealing well anymore.
Nov 2015 159000 mi US $136	Temperature was unstable, had to drive with heat on to maintain operating temperature Thermostat went bad.
Feb 2016 166000 mi US $660	Front end noise. Replaced strut mounts and sway bar links. Leaking steering rack. Replaced.
May 2016 172000 mi US $230	Replaced worn steering wheel, cruise control buttons, and outside a-pillar windshield trim.
Jun 2016 173000 mi US $330	A/C clutch went bad and made terrible noise. Window regulator failed. Had to tape window shut.
Apr 2017 191000 mi US $300	Leaking oil pan gasket and stripped drain plug. Replaced pan and gasket.

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Dec 2006 - Apr 2013
Nov 2007 128000 mi US $55	Heat Shield causing loud repetitive rattling noise. The mechanics replaced the heat shield, but we still currently have the noise.
Mar 2008 134000 mi US $26	The issue with the heat shield has been fixed. After many unsuccessful trips, a different mechanic was able to install a screw in the heat shield, which took away the noise! What a relief, it sounds like our quiet Civic again!
Dec 2009 155000 mi US $1072	replaced compliance bushings

Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2016
Jul 2012 154000 mi US $500	Replaced TDC sensor; it was flaking out when it got hot, resulting in power loss and check engine light.
Aug 2012 154300 mi US $800	Replaced air conditioning compressor, some other A/C system parts, and refilled.
Jan 2013	Driver-side front signal fell backwards out of its fixture and was sitting inside the bumper.
Feb 2013 156000 mi US $370	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. Alternator belt had been sqeaking when car was cold for a while. Alternator failed; noticed because battery kept getting run down.
Nov 2015 175600 mi	Back left door would not unlock.
Jan 2016 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.

Honda Civic in Alaska, United States May 2009 - Jun 2012
May 2009 90000 mi US $2000	Automatic transmission began to slip in 2nd to 3rd, until it became barely driveable. Replaced with rebuilt transmission.
Mar 2010 95000 mi US $1000	Front shock dead, tie rod end broken
Aug 2011 100000 mi US $800	Muffler rusted through, taking cat converter with it. Replaced with used part.

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Dec 2012 - Nov 2014
May 2013 113000 mi US $400	Needed tie-rod end boots replaced. Cracked motor mount
Jul 2014 125500 mi US $200	Needed to have a sway bar bracket replaced, it was making noise.

Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada Feb 2013 - Sep 2013
Mar 2013 179180 mi C $455	clunk from front right, needed a new CV joint

Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Feb 2016
Aug 2015 156000 mi US $325	A crack in the exhaust manifold that appeared at an unknown prior time

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Dec 2019
Sep 2015 144000 mi US $200	Alternator had a break in the positive battery cable. Wouldn't charge battery. New cable installed from alternator to positive battery terminal.

Honda Civic in Florida, United States Apr 2013 - Nov 2016
Sep 2015 210000 mi	tranny dead
Nov 2016 209000 mi US $750	replaced transmission with a used trans from a 2004 model Civic EX.

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Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2010
May 2009 112000 mi US $190	Both front wheel bearings replaced.

Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009 183000 mi US $650	Cracked exhaust manifold.
Jun 2009 185000 mi US $424	Transmission solenoids replaced

Honda Civic in Nova Scotia, Canada Jan 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009 88040 mi C $1800	The car was hesitant when shifting from second to third gear. Asked about the problem as it only happened when engin/trans was cold. Was told to forget about it; 40K later, the trans failed. Honda Canada sold me a refab trans for 800.00 less than retail.

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Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
Oct 2010 159340 mi	Headlight bulb.
Jan 2011	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. The air conditioning sprung a leak several years prior and required a new condensor. A mechanic warned me the struts were starting to show wear and would require replacement within a year - this was the third or fourth time I would have had to replace the struts.

Honda Civic in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2016
Mar 2011 122000 mi US $35	Broken sway bar link on left front. Bought new at parts store and replaced.
Nov 2011 137000 mi US $300	New front lower control arm bushings needed on both sides of vehicle. The driver's side had been replaced in 2009.
Feb 2013 143000 mi US $260	Right front stabilizer link replaced. When I bought the car, the other three were all broken and had to be replaced. Lower front control arm bushing replaced, front left of car. This part has been replaced 3 times now in about 4 years.
Mar 2013 144000 mi US $112	Exhaust flange bolt rusted and failed; welded flanges together.
Aug 2014 162300 mi US $407	Alternator bearing was seizing. Alternator replaced with a rebuilt unit.
Jan 2016 155000 mi US $1500	Carbon deposits on valves causing low compression in cylinder 3. Head was removed, cleaned and rebuilt.

Honda Civic in Alabama, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014 248300 mi US $500	Head gasket failed. This led to overheating and a spark plug fouling after 20000 miles. Previous owner masked problem with stop leak.

Honda Civic in Oklahoma, United States Feb 2015 - Sep 2017
Jul 2015 164300 mi	Broke down on interstate. Found trouble code p1361 with Scanguage (no communication with camshaft position sensor). Cleared the code and drove home on backroads. Won't replace part because car isn't worth the labor.
Dec 2015 166000 mi US $40	Replaced leaky valve cover gasket.
Jun 2016 169000 mi US $100	Top dead center sensor replaced to resolve cam position error code.

Honda Civic in Nebraska, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2016
Jun 2011 147000 mi US $20	Replaced Front lower control arm front bushing. Other side is hosed too, as well as struts. Also tire. Need to do all those ASAP.
Jul 2011 149000 mi US $250	Replaced front struts and lower front control arm bushings.
Aug 2013 191600 mi US $200	Replaced passenger-side caliper pins as one was stuck.

Honda Civic in Washington, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2012
Feb 2010 106000 mi US $225	Was experiencing problem with dimming headlights and low voltage. Turn Signal light would turn on and stay on. Replaced alternator and battery. Didn't fix. Took car to dealer. Turns out problem was turn signal bulb (corroded). Took car to dealer. Turns out problem door was lock actuator.

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Honda Civic in Florida, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
Mar 2015 163000 mi	Transmission failed, needed replacement.

Honda Civic in Arkansas, United States Dec 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013 223000 mi US $100	thermostat

Honda Civic in California, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2020
Nov 2013 77200 mi US $335	2 broken motor mounts, replaced. noticed because car had rough idle
Oct 2017 113000 mi US $2200	Transmission failed. Was rebuilt.

Honda Civic in Washington, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2014
Nov 2010 188700 mi US $750	Smelled gas as I was driving stopped at a light, car stalled and after firing would not keep running. Towed to the shop, and they informed me the timing belt had jumped as the result of debris in the belt cover dislodging.
Feb 2011 191000 mi US $100	I had been noticing an occasional lack of interior heat over a couple of winter months, but the temp guage showed normal, then suddenly the guage spiked hot, immediately stopped the car and called my mechanic. Changed the thermostat.
Mar 2011 192000 mi	Overheating continued after thermostat,head gasket leaking,personally checked radiator function and radiator not functioning properly, needs radiator, and head gasket repair. Mechanic told me I had a blown head gasket and the cost to repair would be $1200.I surmised there was a reason it blew, possibly radiator, which he didn't mention.The car sits, perhaps I may get a low mileage engine replacement.
May 2011 192000 mi US $1100	The engine was disassembled and all major systems checked for funtion and wear, head and block machined and put back together. New radiator hoses and sensors with regard to the cooling system replaced.
Jan 2012 198000 mi	Heard clunk over bumps and mechanic checked , both lower control arms need replacing and left strut has broken, also left axle.
Feb 2012 198300 mi US $400	went to dealer for airbag recall and they noticed the balljoints and quoted a reasonable amount so I had it fixed front end shimmy after pothole or expansion strip, a mechanic said it was left front strut.
Jun 2012 200000 mi US $1000	replaced control arms and both front struts

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Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2015
Dec 2011 168000 mi US $450	Original CPU malfunctioned resulting of engine misfire. Once replaced, no more misfire.
Jun 2015 224000 mi	Rebuilt CVT

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Honda Civic in Washington, United States Jul 2013 - Nov 2019
Sep 2013 165000 mi US $1600	Compliance bushings failed, struts blown. Replaced both. Engine mounts failed. Modified with aftermarket polyurethane inserts and replaced one mount. Input Shaft Bearing failed. Bought replacement tranny, had it rebuilt, and replaced tranny myself. Input Shaft Bearing failed. Bought replacement tranny, had it rebuilt, and replaced tranny myself. Installed new clutch.
Apr 2014 178000 mi US $200	O2 sensor failed. Replaced.
Oct 2014 180000 mi US $750	Leaked exhaust gas into coolant and would overheat. Replaced headgasket had head rebuilt.
Jan 2015 185000 mi US $550	Attempted to weld up exhaust. It cracked again. Had to replace. Catalytic converter is part of exhaust manifold, so part is expensive.
Apr 2015 186000 mi US $60	Temperature switch in HVAC system fails when it gets hot.
Aug 2016 199000 mi US $300	Engine running rich, engine code for catalytic converter out of range. Replaced clogged injectors.
Oct 2017 207000 mi US $50	Began running on three cylinders. Diagnosed to be a bad coil. Replaced all four coils as a set.

Honda Civic in Bulgaria Jul 2016 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016 43400 mi	Both the front springs went, really strange

Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States Dec 2006 - May 2017
Jul 2007 62000 mi US $1285	The differential bearings were shot. A new transmission (a Civic EX transmission with 1,000 miles on it) was ordered and installed along with a new clutch kit.
Aug 2008 74000 mi US $774	Popping noise coming from front suspension area. Told lower control arms and ball joints to be replaced. Problem persisted. New shocks installed free of charge. Problem still noticable. Will monitor over weekend and return to shop for evaluation.
Aug 2010 97000 mi US $540	Rear shocks needed replacement. Front ones are also in need but not yet replaced. Front boot cracked and bump stop also cracked but neither replaced at this time.
Feb 2013 120100 mi US $500	New seals/gaskets
Nov 2013 128000 mi US $365	Replacement of lower ball joint boots and cv joint boot. Still need to replace a oil pump gasket which will entail dropping the oil pan and replacing the oil pan gasket. Also after less than 50K miles I need another water pump.
Mar 2014 130000 mi US $1015	Replaced oil pump seal, water pump, all belts, oil pan gasket, cam seal plug, etc. All due to oil leak from oil pump. Part was $1.50 but labor to get to it is tremendous. Water pump failed prematurely as belts and pump were repl. at 80,000mi
Apr 2014 130300 mi US $123	Axle seal on passenger side needed replacing. Oil noticed below car and coming from the axle. Was able to drive for a time with this issue. 2001 model year of the Civic, Honda cheapened the car. Cheap plastic lock actuators always fail, bad window motors and elec. contacts. Passenger door will not function with power lock, pas. window is very slow and int lights don't come on.
Jul 2016 146300 mi	My MCU (Metroplex Control Unit) has failed. There are currently no dashboard lights functioning. I will perform the work myself once I have funds to purchase the unit. I am due for an oil change at this time.
Sep 2016 148000 mi	Replaced MCU. It had no effect on the operation of the instrument binnacle working, however. I had to replace the entire gauge cluster with a used one. Of course I couldn’t adjust the mileage.
Oct 2016 148000 mi US $210	Dash lights not working. Assumed it was the Multiplex Control Unit (MCU) as has been reported by some owners of 7th Gen Civic and certain Honda Accords. I removed the old MCU and replaced with new. Did not cure. Ordered new gauge cluster. Recharged my A/C system with a 134a refrigerant can. Works fine now.
May 2017 153000 mi	Replaced the right front strut and brake pads.

Honda Civic in Ohio, United States Dec 2006 - Jan 2015
Jun 2007 114000 mi	Leaky head gasket resulted in slow oil leak that went unnoticed by shop after oil change.
Nov 2011 155000 mi US $450	Worn cv boot needed replacing
May 2012 157100 mi US $1400	Replaced bad AC compressor.
Oct 2012 160300 mi US $1500	Transmission shaft cracked and damaged a gear. The unit was replaced with a used, low-mileage transmission.
Oct 2013 168200 mi	Bad supplemental restraint system sensor in the drivers side belt buckle.

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Honda Civic in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2021
Dec 2012 145000 mi	Drive seatbelt buckle broke, causing srs light to come on, covered under warranty.
Apr 2016 161200 mi US $1025	Cracked motor mount Steering shaking, compliance bushings wore out, has replaced Loud bang from front passenger wheel when hitting a hole or bump, strut is worn out, replaced front struts Driver side door lock not working, actuator bad, replaced

Honda Civic in Maryland, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013 189000 mi	Engine check light likes to go on for no apparent reason. Went in and had it checked and reset.

Honda Civic in Georgia, United States May 2009 - Jul 2014
Dec 2009 103000 mi US $600	Mechanic also discovered a broken engine mount, which was replaced as well.
Apr 2010 108000 mi US $80	The transmission (manual) fluid was replaced. Up to now, the stick shifter would occasionally be difficult to shift into 2nd and 3rd gear. It felt like there was a rubber band pulling in the opposite direction. This problem now seems to be fixed.
Jul 2010 112800 mi	The seatbelt buckle was replaced after the warning light came on. The seatbelt is under lifetime warranty.
Jan 2011 125000 mi US $50	The regulator for the driver side window failed and was stuck open. The mechanic permanently closed the window. I intend to have it repaired later when I have more time.
May 2011 129000 mi US $214	mechanic replaced bad window regulator assembly on the driver's side.

Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2011 - Nov 2011
Jul 2011 131000 mi US $400	NEW EXHAUST

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Honda Civic in Arizona, United States Oct 2014 - Oct 2015
Oct 2014 156000 mi US $16000	complete transmission replacement crank sensor
Oct 2015 175000 mi US $350	transmission failed for second time. traded in on another brand of car. This model has transmission problems as do a lot of Honda cars made after 2000

Honda Civic in New York, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2012
Jul 2011 83000 mi US $205	AC not working...fan works fine, but no cooling... Anti-sway bar link broken on one side. Replaced links on both sides. Repair was mandatory to pass NY State Inspection, which was original reason for taking car to repair shop.
Aug 2011 83200 mi US $128	They put dye in to diagnose the problem, immediately found a split o-ring and replaced it. Total cost for repair, including recharge was $128.

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Honda Civic in California, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007 69000 mi US $100	Front left strut was leaking. The dealer replaced both front struts.

Honda Civic in Oregon, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009 97000 mi US $120	Replaced door lock actuator on drivers side. Replaced worn engine mount and timing belt mount.
Mar 2009 98000 mi US $280	Thermostat replaced after overheating occurred. Horn replaced after no longer sounding.

Honda Civic in Minnesota, United States Apr 2009 - May 2014
Sep 2009 78000 mi US $1000	Struts replaced Emergency brake cable repaired.

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Honda Civic in Florida, United States Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008 111000 mi US $300	Timing belt tensioner failed. The tensioner spring wore through the hole in the tensioner crank arm, and the spring dropped, causing the timing belt to jump about 3 degrees. The loose spring was the source of the loud noise.

Honda Civic in Georgia, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2008 235000 mi US $69	Three oil leaks discovered during previous oil change and decided to have them repaired on next oil change.

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