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7.3

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

99,199 miles

Total Complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace fuel relay switch (1 reports)
Honda Civic engine problems

engine problem

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problem #3

2007Aug 21

Civic CX 1.5L V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 119,925 miles

I was told by a former Honda mechanic that was a common problem in that year

Richard C.

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

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problem #2

2007Jul 01

Civic SI 1.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 77,671 miles

When the weather is hot the engine will turn over and then almost immediately stall. I have to start it a few times and let it sit before it will stay running. Pressing the gas doesn't help. It used to only do it in the summer, but now in the winter it has been happening and has been more frequent. Another interesting thing is that when I use my remote start, it's fine. Just when I use the key does it happen.To date I have taken it in 4 times but no one knows what it is. New battery, maintained...who knows what's wrong? :(

Chelsea A.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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problem #1

2006Jul 15

(reported on)

Civic DX

  • 100,000 miles

this has happend a lot of times that honda sent out a report to our traing so we would know what to fix

vampirebunny

Ellensburg, WA, USA

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