{"id":17846,"date":"2020-10-13T23:56:59","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T06:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=17846"},"modified":"2024-03-05T01:10:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T09:10:30","slug":"honda-civic-reliability-and-common-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/honda-civic-reliability-and-common-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Honda Civic Reliability and Common Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_b52ea4-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_b52ea4-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_b52ea4-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_b52ea4-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_b52ea4-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_b52ea4-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_b52ea4-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_b52ea4-9b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_b52ea4-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_b52ea4-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_b52ea4-9b qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-cdb3f8  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-0b3dc2\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_840f7b-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_840f7b-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_840f7b-11\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_840f7b-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_840f7b-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_840f7b-11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_840f7b-11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_840f7b-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_840f7b-11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_840f7b-11 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_840f7b-11\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Honda Civic is widely known as one of the most reliable cars and among the cheapest to maintain. It also boasts impressive fuel economy.<\/li><li>The Honda Civic has received high scores on all major reliability ratings. RepairPal ranked it 3rd out of 36 cars in its category with a rating of 4.5 out of 5.0.<\/li><li>Common Honda Civic problems include emissions system problems, bluetooth connectivity and A\/C issues, and electric parking brake problems.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&rsquo;re considering buying the newest model or an older one, it&rsquo;s hard to go wrong with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/honda\/civic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Honda Civic\">Honda Civic<\/a>. It is widely known as one of the most reliable cars and among the cheapest to maintain. Its resale value is also excellent, only depreciating 41% after five years, which is better than most vehicles, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/caredge.com\/honda\/civic\/depreciation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarEdge.com\">CarEdge.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Honda Civics Reliable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Honda Civic has received high scores on all major reliability ratings. <a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/reliability\/honda\/civic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal\">RepairPal<\/a> gives it 4.5 out of 5.0, ranking it 3rd out of 36 cars in its category. The Civic has always been known for its impressive fuel economy, even for less popular models, such as the 2012 redesign. You can put 200,000 miles on this car with few problems. Follow your service schedule, do regular maintenance, and you can even have a Civic running for 300,000 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/honda-civic-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"honda civic\" class=\"wp-image-17884\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/honda-civic-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/honda-civic-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/honda-civic-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/honda-civic-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/honda-civic-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/honda-civic.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The Honda Civic is widely known as one of the most reliable cars and among the cheapest to maintain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Honda Civic Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As reliable as it is, the Honda Civic has its fair share of problems depending on the model year. Here are the most widely reported problems for different models of the Civic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2019 Honda Civic EX quick review\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bZOIZTIqFtk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emissions System Problem (Possible Software Issue)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Owners of the 2019 Honda Civic have reported an issue with the &ldquo;Emissions System Problem&rdquo; signal popping up on their dashboard. Many of these owners have only had their car for a relatively short period of time (from a few weeks to a few months). Some owners had their cars checked for emissions issues that could be causing the light to turn on, but mechanics had not found any. Honda issued a <a href=\"https:\/\/static.nhtsa.gov\/odi\/tsbs\/2019\/MC-10155368-0001.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"fuel level sensor software\">fuel level sensor software<\/a> update that&rsquo;s supposed to fix the problem, so if you&rsquo;ve encountered the issue, check if your software has been updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2016-honda-civic-bluetooth-connectivity-1024x687.jpeg\" alt=\"2016 honda civic bluetooth connectivity\" class=\"wp-image-17887\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2016-honda-civic-bluetooth-connectivity-1024x687.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2016-honda-civic-bluetooth-connectivity-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2016-honda-civic-bluetooth-connectivity-768x516.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2016-honda-civic-bluetooth-connectivity-150x101.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2016-honda-civic-bluetooth-connectivity.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The 2016 Civic&rsquo;s bluetooth may not connect with the owner&rsquo;s phone or the devices could repeatedly get disconnected. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/automobiles.honda.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Honda\">Honda<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bluetooth Connectivity and A\/C Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2016 Honda Civic has two widely reported problems: bluetooth connectivity and A\/C compressor leak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may seem like a simple issue but not having bluetooth work in your car can be frustrating&ndash;and that&rsquo;s exactly what many owners of the 2016 Civic have reported. The Civic&rsquo;s bluetooth may not connect with the owner&rsquo;s phone or the devices could repeatedly get disconnected. Some owners have also complained about the USB in this model failing to work, which could make for a pretty boring ride devoid of music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An even more potentially inconvenient issue with the 2016 Honda Civic is the A\/C not working properly or completely failing. The A\/C compressor could leak and the car could start blowing hot air. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search?q=A-fs-C_Compressor&amp;vehicle%5Bcylinders%5D=4&amp;vehicle%5Bliter%5D=1%2E8&amp;vehicle%5Bsubmodel%5D=EX&amp;vehicle%5Bmodel%5D=Civic&amp;vehicle%5Bmake%5D=Honda&amp;vehicle%5Byear%5D=2010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"replacement A\/C compressor\">replacement A\/C compressor<\/a> could cost you around $200 to $300 plus labor cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Info about the 2016 Honda Civic.<a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/8tSdlwGJNl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"http:\/\/t.co\/8tSdlwGJNl\">http:\/\/t.co\/8tSdlwGJNl<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Civic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#Civic\">#Civic<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HondaCivic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#HondaCivic\">#HondaCivic<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/2016HondaCivic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#2016HondaCivic\">#2016HondaCivic<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/2016Civic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#2016Civic\">#2016Civic<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ReleaseDate?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#ReleaseDate\">#ReleaseDate<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/Due3CxCjDx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"pic.twitter.com\/Due3CxCjDx\">pic.twitter.com\/Due3CxCjDx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; All For Cars (@Sotware2010) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sotware2010\/status\/582877253597548544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"March 31, 2015\">March 31, 2015<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electric Parking Brake Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another problem that has surfaced for the tenth generation of the Honda Civic has to do with the electric parking brake. The message &ldquo;Electric Parking Brake Problem&rdquo; can suddenly appear on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/tachometer\/honda\/civic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"tachometer\">tachometer<\/a> display, and the owner could experience other related symptoms such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-is-my-parking-brake-stuck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"parking brake failing to release\">parking brake failing to release<\/a> and the brakes getting jammed. Some owners have been able to resolve the problem by changing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/battery\/honda\/civic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"battery\">battery<\/a>, but it&rsquo;s still best to have a mechanic check the car if you own a tenth generation Civic and have encountered this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2010-honda-civic-brake-pads-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"2010 honda civic brake pads\" class=\"wp-image-17889\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2010-honda-civic-brake-pads-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2010-honda-civic-brake-pads-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2010-honda-civic-brake-pads-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2010-honda-civic-brake-pads-75x75.jpeg 75w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2010-honda-civic-brake-pads-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2010-honda-civic-brake-pads-928x928.jpeg 928w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2010-honda-civic-brake-pads-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2010-honda-civic-brake-pads.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Premature brake wear is a common issue for the 2010 model.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peeling Paint, Cracked Sun Visors, and Premature Brake Wear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2010 Honda Civic has quite a few problems, one of which is peeling body paint or clearcoat. The roof, hood, fenders, and quarter panels can all lose their paint after a few years. Repainting the areas with peeled off paint can cost hundreds of dollars, and some owners have had to repaint their 2010 Civics multiple times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other common issues for the 2010 model include cracked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/sun-visor\/honda\/civic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"sun visors\">sun visors<\/a> and brakes that wear out prematurely. The sun visors can split along the seams at the back, which can happen particularly when the weather is hot. Meanwhile, some owners have reported that the brake pads on their 8th generation Civic wear out too fast, sometimes within a year. A set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search?q=Brake_Pad_Set&amp;vehicle%5Bcylinders%5D=4&amp;vehicle%5Bliter%5D=1%2E8&amp;vehicle%5Bsubmodel%5D=EX&amp;vehicle%5Bmodel%5D=Civic&amp;vehicle%5Bmake%5D=Honda&amp;vehicle%5Byear%5D=2010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"replacement brake pads\">replacement brake pads<\/a> could cost you as little as $15 up to over $80, depending on the material and the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2006-honda-civic-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2006 honda civic\" class=\"wp-image-17890\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2006-honda-civic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2006-honda-civic-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2006-honda-civic-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2006-honda-civic-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2006-honda-civic.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>One of the most reported issues for a Honda Civic is a cracking engine block for the 2006 model. Image source: benny_and_the_jetz | Reddit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cracked Engine Block that Leaks Coolant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most reported issues for a Honda Civic is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/cracked-engine-block-symptoms-causes-and-diagnosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cracking engine block\">cracking engine block<\/a> for the 2006 model. It&rsquo;s a very serious problem because coolant can leak from the cracks, resulting in overheating and possibly engine failure. Honda did alert owners back in 2010 but not everyone got the message, especially those who got their cars second-hand. Repair costs for a damaged engine block can easily skyrocket to thousands of dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2001-honda-civic-1024x510.jpg\" alt=\"2001 honda civic\" class=\"wp-image-17892\" width=\"1024\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2001-honda-civic-1024x510.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2001-honda-civic-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2001-honda-civic-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2001-honda-civic-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2001-honda-civic.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The most notorious problems for the 2001 Civic have to do with the transmission. Image source: Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transmission Problems for Older Models<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2001 Honda Civic has many good qualities, including very low emissions and superb handling. The car, however, has also received the most complaints for a Civic over the years. The most notorious problems for the 2001 Civic have to do with the transmission, which could slip and totally fail. The car can just stop shifting and if the transmission completely goes out, you&rsquo;ll be left stranded on the highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same issues with the tranny are also present in the 2002 model year. Many owners have had to replace or rebuild their transmissions to try to resolve the problem. Buying a secondhand Civic from these problematic model years is probably not a wise decision, considering the average transmission replacement cost ranges from around $2,000 to over $3,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Remove an Airbag Honda Civic 96-00\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fjmKQVTLxwY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defective Airbags<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2000 Honda Civic was included in a recall by Honda to replace potentially defective front driver-side airbags. The model was part of the massive recall for Takata airbags, which were identified as having the capacity to explode when deployed. These airbags can also deploy slowly, which significantly reduces protection for the driver. Injuries and deaths have been reported because of this serious issue, so make sure to check if the problem has been resolved if you have a 2000 Civic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you&rsquo;re aware of the potential problems with the particular Honda Civic model you&rsquo;re planning to buy, choosing this car should come with little risk. If you&rsquo;re looking at buying a used Civic, research the most common issues with the model that interests you, and make sure the seller has cleared everything before sealing the deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Replacement Parts for Your Honda Civic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its high reliability rating, the Honda Civic is far from perfect. Like most cars, it&rsquo;s bound to run into some issues after some time, such as faulty fuel level sensors, a drained battery, and a bad A\/C compressor. If you want to keep your Civic in tip-top shape, then you&rsquo;ll have to address issues as soon as they pop up. Luckily, getting replacement parts is fast and easy with CarParts.com.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&rsquo;re looking for new fuel level sensors, batteries, or A\/C compressors, you&rsquo;re sure to find them at CarParts.com. We offer a wide selection of high-quality Honda Civic parts that are sourced from only the most trusted manufacturers in the industry. Be sure to use our vehicle selector and search filters, so you can easily browse through all the available parts that are compatible with your ride. Thanks to our strategically located warehouses around the US, CarParts.com also offers fast shipping. Order by 12 p.m. ET, and you can expect your package to arrive in as fast as two business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t wait until other systems in your Honda Civic also fail before replacing defective parts. 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