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Honda Civic: Common Problems & Maintenance Tips
The Civic is one of the most popular compact cars on the road — here's what owners should keep an eye on to keep it running well for the long haul.
Common issues & things to know
- AC compressor failure has been reported on certain model years, usually showing up as warm air or a clicking noise when AC is on
- Infotainment screen freezing or lagging is a known software quirk on some model years — often fixed with a dealer software update
- Excessive oil consumption has been reported on some 1.5L turbo engine years; worth tracking oil levels between changes
- Door lock actuator failure (locks not responding to remote) is a common, inexpensive fix
- Suspension bushings and sway bar links tend to wear and cause clunking noises over rough roads around 60,000-80,000 miles
Maintenance milestones
30,000 miles
Cabin/engine air filters, tire rotation, fluid check
60,000 miles
Spark plugs, transmission fluid, brake fluid flush
100,000 miles
Timing components inspection, drive belt
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