2004 Honda Civic Problems and Repair Histories
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Honda Civic Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2004 | Honda Civic | 37 Civics, 8.5 months of data per Civic, average 109600 miles23 |
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2004 Honda Civic
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| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 91000 | 200 | Pads worn to indicators. Front rotors had to be turned. |
| Feb | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 145000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 176000 | 0 | 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 North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 112000 | 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 | 750 | Both sensors in the exhaust system had failed. Also had a problem with a sensor in a seat belt. |
| Dec | 2012 | 134000 | 0 | Brakes close to wearing out - needed replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 143000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 145000 | 0 | Fan for interior air (heat, ac) stopped working. Have ordered parts and hoping to replace parts and get fixed. |
| Jul | 2011 | 161000 | 162 | Fan motor burned out, replaced. $58 labor, $64 part. |
| Mar | 2012 | 166000 | 1158 | Oxygen sensors failed, replaced by dealer |
| Aug | 2012 | 170000 | 475 | Water pump needed replacement |
| Mar | 2013 | 176000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 124000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 127000 | 0 | 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 |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | Complained of transmission shudder. CVT start cluth burnished under warranty. | |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | Complained of noise on acceleration. Both lower front ball joints replaced under warranty. | |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | Noticable judder on acceleration. CVT start clutch burnished and start clutch replaced under warranty. | |
| Oct | 2009 | 76700 | 0 | leaking oil seal on CVT input shaft and boot on constant velocity joint replaced under warranty. |
| Aug | 2010 | 82500 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 114000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 36000 | 0 | Transmission slip - chronic problem for Hybrid Auto Transmission. They extended the warranty. Repair only moderately successful. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 101000 | 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 North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 72000 | 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 | 77500 | 85 | Replace rear left sway bar link. |
| Aug | 2010 | 81000 | 0 | 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. |
| Oct | 2012 | 114000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 195000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 198000 | 450 | Replace O2 sensors (all three) |
| May | 2012 | 242000 | 2350 | replace hybrid battery pack |
| Apr | 2013 | 266000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 3500 | Transmission practically rebuilt. New syncros and first and fifth/reverse. | |
| Oct | 2010 | 150 | Replaced sway bar links, front and rear. Very noisy and had seized. | |
| Jun | 2012 | 81220 | 35 | Washer motor replacement |
| Mar | 2013 | 84320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 142000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 144000 | 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 |
| Oct | 2012 | 160000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 86000 | 0 | Malfunctioning O2 sensor caused check engine light to come on. Replaced under warranty. |
| Aug | 2011 | 99000 | 999 | Transmission popping out of 5th gear at highway speeds. 5th gear synchro,bearing, differential bearing, and fork all replaced. |
2004 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 86800 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 86800 | 500 | Brake pads, rotors, drums |
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 77000 | 280 | Fuel door release cable stretched and would no longer release fuel door. A loud belt squeal would occur when the ABS was engaged. |
| Nov | 2010 | 112000 | 550 | Scheduled timing belt and water pump replacement. |
| Jul | 2012 | 135700 | 150 | Dealer said rear stabilizers needed replaced. Took to independent mechanic for replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 144000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 80000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 106000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
117-horsepower 1.7L I4 CVT FWD
| Honda Civic in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 37000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 93000 | 200 | Sensor bank 1 of the exhaust sensors had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 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 New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 65000 | 193 | Timing belt replacement |
| Mar | 2012 | 69000 | 95 | Car failed to start. Replaced 8 year old battery. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 86000 | 120 | Driver side power door lock actuator failed |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 158000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 164700 | 90 | Brush disintegrated in the blower motor. Ended up with fine black dust all over inside of car. Replaced blower motor. |
| Dec | 2010 | 176000 | 25 | Headlight (low beam) burned out. Replaced headlight bulb. |
| Feb | 2011 | 180000 | 135 | Alternator (voltage regulator) intermittent failure. Replaced alternator. |
| Mar | 2011 | 182000 | 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 | 125 | Radiator developed a pin hole leak in the plastic tank. |
| Jul | 2012 | 228700 | 275 | Replaced head gasket. Cleaned out egr passages. Replaced timing belt. Tuned. |
| Mar | 2013 | 246000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 103000 | 15 | Right head light burned out. Replaced within 10 minutes as i waited. |
| Dec | 2010 | 105000 | 500 | Replaced water pump, timing belt, all other belts, spark plugs as part of a 100,000 preventative maintenance. Also did a normal maintenance (charges not included above) for oil change, brake service, wheel rotation and alignment. |
| Mar | 2011 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 86300 | 330 | Front engine mount was cracked. Replaced the mount. |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | 15 | headlights replaced |
| Honda Civic in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 0 | CD player replaced under warranty | |
| Apr | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 79000 | 480 | Throttle Block was replaced |
| Jun | 2012 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 71500 | 1300 | blown head gasket |
| Mar | 2013 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 27000 | 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 | 44000 | 0 | 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!!!! |
| Sep | 2012 | 45000 | 286 | The brake job was done @ Brighton Honda in a timely and accurate manner. |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 102000 | 278 | Brake calipers sticking, one pad worn down. |
| Mar | 2013 | 141000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 104000 | 260 | exhaust manifold was cracked.it comes with catalytic converter as one piece |
| Aug | 2011 | 109000 | 135 | upstream oxygen sensor |
| Sep | 2012 | 121000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 122000 | 550 | Alternator was not charging the battery. I had it replaced and got a new battery |
| Mar | 2012 | 126000 | 400 | Crank shaft sensor was faulty and was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 133000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 82000 | 600 | AC COMPRESSOR GOT BROKEN. REPLACED IT. NOW NO MORE STRANGE CLUNK NOISE FROM THE NEW COMPRESSOR |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 51000 | 600 | Blinkers and tail lights were behaving erratically. |
| Sep | 2011 | 55000 | 200 | The turn indicators were not working - this was due to an electric circuit malfunction. |
| Jun | 2012 | 63000 | 500 | The fuel door and trunk release key stopped working. The driver side door doesn't open with key. |
| Apr | 2013 | 65000 | 2000 | Power Steering system malfunction. |
2004 Honda Civic 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda Civic in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 93620 | 300 | swaybar end link needed to be replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 104000 | 120 | CLEAN AND INSPECTED BATTERY |
2004 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 98000 | 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. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 51000 | 160 | Front engine mount cracked. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 99000 | 30 | Hood rattle that sounded like the car was going to fall apart when braking. Rotors are slightly warped inducing the vibration. Resurfaced them. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 73160 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 79980 | 30 | Brake pad replacement. |
| Honda Civic in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 89000 | 800 | This was scheduled maintenance on the Civic, change timing belt, and, as part of the service, Honda recommends changing the water pump, and I also specified changing the drive/accessory belts. Done in one day,in and out, by a Honda Dealer. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 122000 | 150 | replaced both Oxygen sensors. Very easy - easier than changing oil. |
| Feb | 2013 | 182000 | 1500 | timing belt tension spring broke, bend rods |
| May | 2013 | 184000 | 900 | replaced ecu |
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