2005 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 | |
| 2005 | Honda Civic | 33 Civics, 9.0 months of data per Civic, average 92900 miles41 |
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2005 Honda Civic
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| Honda Civic in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 34720 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 34720 | 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 Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 140000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 148000 | 85 | Engine overheating. Replaced themostat and fan sensor |
2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
93-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 53000 | 0 | Hybrid battery replaced in September 2012 prior to my purchasing the vehicle. |
| Mar | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 103000 | 0 | 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 | 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! |
2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 94000 | 200 | Faulty primary O2 sensor. Sensor replaced |
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 36580 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 41540 | 20 | Fuel door release latch mechanism failed. Made replacement part and fixed it myself. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 126000 | 1366 | Temperature was overheating. Replaced leaking head gasket and installed new water pump. Also replaced timing belt |
2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 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 New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 129000 | 275 | Sticking front caliper. Caliper, pads replaced. |
| Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 52700 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 54560 | 600 | Timing belt replacement |
| Jan | 2013 | 55360 | 50 | Diagnosis of clutch pedal noise and rough feel. Mechanic said throw out bearing needs replacement. Recommended wait until clutch replacement to address. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57040 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 118000 | 116 | Had to replace front lower motor mount in order to pass state inspection. |
| Apr | 2012 | 120000 | 370 | Lower control arm bushing boot broken, leaking fluid. Replaced both sides and performed alignment. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 94000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 96000 | 200 | OEM Brakes finally went at 95k miles |
| Jun | 2010 | 120000 | 350 | Alternator replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 126000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 63500 | 0 | 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. |
| Jun | 2012 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 35960 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 40920 | 100 | Door lock actuator failed for drivers side door a I replaced it which fixed the problem. |
| Jun | 2011 | 42160 | 120 | Replaced pads on front and shoes on the back |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Honda Civic 4dr Sedan
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 53940 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 69440 | 430 | Timing belt had to be replaced |
| Mar | 2012 | 73160 | 450 | Replace front break pads, rotors |
| Oct | 2012 | 80600 | 240 | Engine Belt loose |
| Mar | 2013 | 84320 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Jalisco, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 200 | Thermostat and engine coolant got replaced, engine overheat hasn't been seen so far. | |
| Feb | 2013 | 94240 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 80000 | 200 | Bushing front stabilizer |
| Apr | 2013 | 86000 | 50 | 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. |
| Honda Civic in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 101000 | 342 | Needed new brake pads |
| Mar | 2013 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 69440 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 82460 | 40 | Drain for condenser in A/C plugged |
| Nov | 2012 | 85360 | 250 | Left front wheel bearing |
| Dec | 2012 | 86800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 55800 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 58900 | 0 | 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 Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 39680 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 44020 | 200 | excessive carbon build up in the fuel intake - the fuel intake was flushed |
| Mar | 2012 | 48360 | 0 | check engine light came on - dealer fixed it by performing a firmware upgrade as part of a service bulletin |
| Mar | 2013 | 58280 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 93000 | 200 | Front brakes soft. Replaced rotors and pads |
| Jan | 2012 | 106000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 87000 | 120 | A/C Needed Charged with freon |
| Nov | 2010 | 100 | Replaced brakes front and rear. These brakes were the original brakes and lasted me 115,000 miles. | |
| Jan | 2011 | 120000 | 300 | Preventive maintenance - Timing belt replaced as specified by Honda. Accessory belts and water pump also replaced as specified by Honda. Car has 120,000 miles and not one mechanical failure to this point, not even a failed bulb. |
| Mar | 2013 | 163000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 79000 | 1600 | Throttle body sensor became out of whack. Honda did not sell just the sensor, so the whole throttle body was replaced. I also had the front brakes done and the oil changed. |
| Mar | 2010 | 91000 | 600 | My brake rotors warped on the front. This is my second Honda Civic to have this issue. I replaced the rotors, but went with an after market pad designed to deal with heat better than the factory pads. |
| Dec | 2010 | 111000 | 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 | 129000 | 1800 | Cracked exhaust header. Since it is conntected to the catalytic converter, it all had to be replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 137000 | 1600 | Head gasket shot. |
| Honda Civic in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 65100 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 73780 | 260 | front brakes, rotor, pads replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | 92380 | 0 | Replaced oxygen sensor |
| May | 2012 | 99580 | 45 | Windshield washer pump replaced. |
| Feb | 2013 | 112460 | 550 | Timing belt, water pump and belts replaces at scheduled mileage maintenance. |
| Mar | 2013 | 113460 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 33000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 40000 | 60 | Replaced prematurely worn aftermarket R&L front brake pads purchased from AutoZone. Only received approx. 7K miles of service from pads. Pads caused uneven wear to rotors. R&R pads, machined rotors back to manuf. specs. OEM pads purchased for repair. |
| Nov | 2011 | 53000 | 0 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 67000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 240 | Replaced Failing O2 Sensor | |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Honda Civic 2dr Hatch
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 51460 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 52080 | 0 | Front right and back left motor mount worn. |
| Dec | 2009 | 65100 | 350 | Diagnosed the problem with a bad battery but it turned out to be a faulty alternator |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 102000 | 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. |
2005 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 74000 | 168 | Engine was overheating. Shop replaced thermostat. |
| May | 2011 | 75500 | 1346 | 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 | 398 | Heard growling noise. Mechanic replaced bearing set on front right wheel. Aligned wheels. |
| Mar | 2013 | 103000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Honda Civic in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 102000 | 689 | Replaced timing belt, water pump, coolant, accessory belts. |
| Oct | 2010 | 104300 | 14 | Lower ball joint boots replaced. |
| Sep | 2011 | 124000 | 0 | Rear brake shoes squeaking when pressing brake pedal. Removed drums and greased behind brake shoes and adjusted shoes. |
| Mar | 2012 | 138000 | 0 | Adjusted valve clearances, as valvetrain was becoming noisy. |
| Mar | 2013 | 155000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda Civic in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 155000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 158000 | 200 | The boots needed to be replaced. Once done, now there is a flapping sound every time I step on the brakes. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jan | 2010 | 140 | fuel door cable snapped, had to replace to fuel up | |
| Jul | 2011 | 110360 | 2500 | car is a ticking time bomb |
| Honda Civic in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 45000 | 0 | Problem with manual transmission. Repairs would require complete disassembly and at least $1K. |
| Jul | 2010 | 69000 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Honda Civic 2dr Coupe
115-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda Civic in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 150000 | 270 | Brake job along with 150k service. |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Honda Civic 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Honda Civic in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 102300 | 400 | 3 alternators - first two were bad |
| Jan | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda Civic in Portugal | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 24800 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 26040 | 150 | ABS light on, software problem . |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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