Hello I have a 2004 honda civic manual that got 303,xxx kms. Last year summer it runs but suddenly it died while I'm driving it in the highway. Previous owner is mechanic he said there's a no powertrain code dtcs and freeze frame data no data is stored code. I thought it's just a restart/clear codes fix but it's not. Then it was parked for a year outside even during winter. It can be push start but it's still hard to. I replaced the starter, air filter, and battery and still won't start. Please help. Do I need to replaced to whole engine or just some parts on?
Wow some of these carried over to the 8th gen! None of these are really major OMG problems though. I think Honda and Toyota makes the best cars available to the average driver.
My first 2003 civic made it to over 200,000 miles before a jerk totaled it for me. It never had any of these issues, dang it really was a good car (and it was a salvage rebuild when I first got it @ 30,000). You guys are making me miss it so much right now. I nave a new to me 03, but it and I are not on speaking terms right now. LOL! It blew a head gasket on the way home from purchase. Thanks for all your Honda videos. There are always a great help! :)
I will say tho only 2 problems I use to have was a leaking heater core and a check engine light that would go on and off. Bars Radiator Heavy Duty with a pelletized formula fixed the heater core issue while a Cold Air Intake kept the check engine light off for some reason
All of this basically happened to me in some way lol. Got a 02 Honda Civic EX. My passenger side window went out, SRS light came on , hood latch broke, & windshield wipers don’t work on some speeds
The Honda Civic is a reliable car and the manual gearbox is practical. I love this car as I have owned it since 2001 and I still have 330000 km. Thank you, father, for your advice, and may God have mercy on you.
Bought my 2001 out of a barn😂 intake was a mouse nest same with exhaust I had every problem she mentioned after repairs had no problem with the car has like 372,000 miles on it too! Great video
just bought an 03 for $450 drove it 1800 miles home without a hiccup originally was just scrap it out when I arrived but now considering keeping, 169000 miles, looks rough but probably still lots of life
@@bayfinest1938 question for ya, I’m considering trading for a really nice 05 civic with 250k miles, it was very well taken care of, should I be worried about the mileage?
i have had all these issues except the emission control, its still a great daily driver. The fact that these are the issues and not the engine constantly backfiring or the transmission slipping speaks wonders about how well theyre built
Actually the 2001-2005 civic automatic transmission is one of the biggest blunders in automotive history. Google it and see. Failures at a very high rate and with no warning signs
@@mikegreen2229 Honda's automatic transmissions have always been problematic, but my 05 went 243K hard miles completely trouble free with nothing but regular fluid changes and an external cooler. When the automatic died, I swapped in a 5 speed manual :)
My problem is trying to reprogram my key fob with the damn autolock blocking me from doing so and I have had the evap problem why my fumes are reading high rn but now I know what the problem is I've had 2 sensors replaced I'm gonna have to go check this out later see if that's the problem
I've seen Soo many bad reviews on a 2001 Honda Civic. I had balljoints replaced water pump at 75.000 miles. Everything is original on all the parts otherwise. I did have clutch replaced at 93 thousand with hard driving. It is the best car I have ever owned in all my 40 years of driving. I won't part with her no matter what brand new car is out there with Soo much computer junk and expense I don't want.
I have a 2002 model made for Europe with a manual transmission. I've never had any of the issues you described. The only problem I have are the dying bearings in the gearbox. You can clearly hear them.
My 02 civic keeps going into limp mode. I usually fix it by adding more oil since it leaks a bit and by changing out the VTec solenoid seal every 3 months. Is my VTec fudged???
#1. Head Gasket, Head Gasket, Head Gasket. I've replaced mine 3 times. #2. Automatic Transmission, I've replaced mine 3 times. The clutch plate for gears 2 and 3 wears out and it flares. #3. Lower Control Arm Bushings. I've replaced mine 3-4 times (my car is lowered). Front Engine mount replaced twice. #4. Headlight harness connector melted. I've replaced mine 3 times but it was cheap and easy to do. #5. The deadliest Takata Airbag they made. 2001 civic has a cease driving order until it's fixed. Says 50% chance of explosion. #6. Seat rocking, Worn bushings, never bothered to fix I wouldn't be surprised to see struts on the list, but since my car is lowered and it makes noises all the time, I can't complain. I think even the stock suspension may have issues though. This is the first year of the Mcpherson strut for the Civic. My steering rack has been leaking for at least 7-8 years. My hood latch has broken multiple times from the frame, and it happened to my friend too, but it was because we both have carbon fiber hoods that are too light. That's off the top of my head for common problems. But I have high miles, so I've basically replaced everything on the car at this point. I'm not mentioning normal wear items that every car would need. See replies for my response to the video.
I have a Honda Civic Ex 2001 four door and it a major oil leak don’t know where it’s coming from but it pours like a water holes. If I take the air box off I see it’s dripping somewhere between the back of the valve cover and the engine.. I rip the car apart before putting it back together I need at this for a week now and still can’t figure it out I need help..
I’ve had none of these problems, super thankful for my reliable civic honestly. It’s helping me out a lot right now, it’s a 2005 civic ex coupe automatic (sadly). 40,800 miles
Yeah at 40,000 miles, the car’s a lot younger and happier lol. I have the same car as you but she’s over 250k now i believe. Yes, very reliable, and fortunately easy to work on. Hahah. So far it’s had a rebuilt engine put in it (before i bought it,) new battery, alternator, starter, but still trying to diagnose the same issue. Like I said, fortunately they’re easy to work on!
I got my 2002 civic in 2017 at 45k miles and I'm up to 85k now, I've experienced everything in this video, only difference is my hood latch hasn't broken. I love my car though, not giving her up by choice anytime soon.
my 2001 ex coupe has had what I label as "old car" problems. currently 166k miles bought it in 2017 with 141k. needed new tires, brakes shocks/struts. I did all that over a 2 year period. then needed new IAC valve and steering fluid reservoir. thanks to stimulus payments last spring I fixed both issues. still has a small oil leak but it's very slow so I'll fix it later this year. despite all this the car drives generally wonderful its quiet and smooth running, has taken me from Santa Rosa to SF and back with no issues. only repair I've done myself is replaced burned out trip meter/odometer backlight bulb. I'm told generally coupes have less issues, especially transmission ones.
P1457 is commonly the gas cap. Check to make sure it’s on correctly after 3 clicks or replace with a new oem one. Cheap ones from the store tend to not fix the issue.
It’s actually usually not the gas cap. That’s just the first thing Honda owners assume is wrong. Usually you need to replace the purge evap valve which isn’t hard to do anyways. Definitely more than just screwing a gas cap on but it’ll permanently keep p1457 away
The D17 engine these are equipped with are notorious for the head studs failing if overheated the littlest bit. There will be no indication of a problem other than overheating. However, this problem can be remedied before it happens by replacing the cheap factory head studs with ARP head studs. Once that bulletproofing has been done, these engines are not half bad. Just very slow. Automatic transmissions are also an issue for this generation too, but it seems to plague the 01-03 models the most. 04-05s have less automatic transmission failures.
My sister's 2004 Honda Civic LX makes this really eerie sound moments shortly after ignition--and then it stops. She calls it an "Outer space whirring sound" but I think it's some kind of electronic signal for something. Any thoughts appreciated!
What!!!! 1:head gasket 2. Rack and pinion 3. Climate control panel 4. Battery terminals 5. Foggy head lights If this car over heats just a tiny bit the head and block warp .
mine is leaking so bad! It's an 04 but somehow it still runs and it's been leaking for 2 year. I add coolant every 3 week and I change oil at 3000 miles an no issues. It's been 40 000 miles of leaking. There is oil everywhere in the bay! I am at 3000 miles on the oil change now I it's still good. I will change it next week to play safe
btw it's leaking by the seal and the screw directly on the engine. My engine is covered in oil. I also replace the automatic transmition 3 years ago. I am now at 155 000 miles on the car
1. Power Windows - I never really had a problem with my power windows except the rear passenger one. That was not the switch or the regulator, but the wiring in the door from getting bent over and over again. That window didn't stop working until like year 18 or 19 I think. So I wouldn't call that specific to this car. 2. SRS Light - I had that light come on once. It was not because of the airbag though. It was because of a defective seat belt buckle or something. Seat belts are covered by a lifetime warranty, so I got that replaced for free. 3. Hood Release Cable - Never had a problem with the cable, not once. The hood latch frame however, has broken on me at least 3-4 times and I've had to drill it or mend it in order for the hood to close. 4. WIndshield Wiper Motor - I dunno where you got this idea. My car is 22 years old and my motor works fine, and I'm apart of a Civic group and have never read anyone have problems with their motor. The only thing I will mention is that recently the wipers are louder like they thud more as they hit side to side. But again, this is 22 years old. 5. P1457. I got that code for the first time a month ago at 323K miles. The switch valve on the cannister is what is usually is, so that's good advice. But mine was actually the purge valve located on the throttle body. My car wouldn't start after getting gas. That's a good sign that it's that.
i have an 01 civic , had for about 2 months, bought with 80k on it and is the same exact color as the one in the video, the previous owner keep this car Immaculate, really thankful for the car
I own the 2001 Honda Civic LX 5-Speed and haven't had any problems aside from a leaking heater core and check engine light go on and off however what helped the heater core leak was Bars Radiator Heavy Duty with a pelletized formula and the check engine light issue was solved upon a Cold Air Intake
@@douganderson7002 you don’t understand. It works great, (not the cheap bars, the more expensive bars) I’ve seen it work great on cars for a while. If it doesn’t work then your leak is massive
I'm with you brother. Replaced all the valves and the canister. I should try the gas cap next, but I'm not motivated anymore, lol. Been living with the damn code for 4 years now. Still runs great 🤷🏻♂️
I have a 2004 civic VP. I haven't personally had any of these issues but good to know what to keep an eye on. I kept seeing notes left from mechanics who changed the oil stating that there was a minor oil leak. This turned out to be a camshaft plug seal and was the easiest fix I've done yet. If you see oil pooling on the left side of the engine(looking down at it), this is the culprit. Apparently a common issue with this model.
That's exactly what brought me here, same leak and visual I'm sure on a 2001, waiting for $13 part from Honda dealer. Thought for sure it'd be in this list.
Surprised you guys didn't mention the common head gasket failures with these cars!! I've experienced the hood latch issue, window switch and p1457 code comes up once a week or so. I currently drive a 2002 lx model and other than the head gasket issue that JUST started at 197k, and few small issues you guys mentioned, these are great vehicles!
Mine didn't go until I got in the 244,000 range but I know 2 other people that had the head gaskets go on theirs too. I have had none of the other issues mentioned in this vid but the cable to the gas door broke. I just pop it open with a key. Too many miles on it to fix a cable.
@@joelopez40oz23 I have a passenger side window in my 20003 EX coupe that is slow. I have owned the car three years and it still works, so I will just leave it alone for now. The other issues mentioned here? I have none of those.
On a 20 year old car, rubber hoses can lose their elasticity and can leak without being cracked, at the ends. This goes for the evap system, vacuum hoses under the hood and even radiator hoses with clamps on. It's worse in the hot dry southwest than in the Pac Northwest or coastal NE. On the flip side, there is no metal corrosion in the SouthWest...where the North and Northeast rot metal from the road and coastal salt.
2001-2002 Civic’s were their worst years. I have both a 2001 and a 2004 the 2004 has not had trans issues. Its been taken care of. Just saying. In the 2001 the trans went out but it was a common complaint. The 04 and 05 transmissions were better so I swapped an 04 transmission into that civic. I used to work at a Honda dealer so I had access to all this info. Secondly I have just now at 204k miles starting having issues with my window regulator. But it happens to all cars with age. I have yet to have an issue with the window blades or window switches. One issue I’ve had is head gasket issues. But thankfully I did both and the timing belts on each. And they are spinning like tops very reliable cars. Any issues I have had are due to age of the vehicles. Thankfully they are well maintained and amazing daily’s :) The evap leak I HAVE encountered! And it’s a $30 easy fix :) good luck with ur 7th Gen Civic’s a very well kept secret :)
I have the same car and none of the issues from this video... Instead, a common issue for this Honda Civic from 2001 are small cracks in the frame on each (corner) side on the top (car roof)under thee rubber that can give you the surprise to have water in the car ...another one is that the all bulbs used are obviously halogen and on the back top light for breaks the holder area around the bulbs is plastic and because of the heat from bulbs the plastic is melting with time (changed to LED and surprise doesn't like it with LED is staying always on, so I changed back to halogen), another one is that you can change most of the bulbs to the LED but not the side lights (yellow), is not working properly with LED. If your car is 23 years old like mine you are a close to lose your exhaust on the road, if that's the case don't replace to a stock one from Honda, is expensive and heavy, buy this one instead: "Single Tip Performance Stainless Steel Exhaust Muffler Back Box MFR003" - on eBay, better sound, less weight, much cooler. Installed on my Honda and is great.
I can’t believe how accurate this video is! I’ve faced the power window operation problem, SRS light, and p1457 code on my 02 Civic. I’ve already replaced the window motors which fixed the issue, cleared the SRS light(Not fixed, just cleared lol) and am currently working on fixing the p1457 by replacing the canister shut off valve. Really informative and relevant video for the 7th gen Civic.
I had a 2005 civic ex bought brand new..its sitting in a scrap yard where it belongs along with all honda products. ..the head gasket went bad at 90k miles which I found was common on that CIVIC.too many problems to list but very glad it's gone
Wooow. I just had my wiper transmission replaced, back driver window motor/regulator replaced, the hood latch has always been hard to pull AND my SRS light is on! 😂 AND MY EVAP LIGHT WAS ON AND OFF FOR LIKE 3 YEARS 😂😂😂
I wish I had those problems with my civic, 1 right side audio or chim noise to remember me to turn off the cars light, don't work, but window does, leaking power steering inside my car, some mechanics told me to do the loop or to replace all the power steering assembly and rack, 3 be my coolant and thermostat keep leaking even I fix it, oh yeah, SRS right I going call the dealership 😅
The biggest problem with this car is hydraulic power steering pump leakage or become defective and leakage of power steering rack. Secondly, rear power window speed become slow and it may stop when glass becomes wet.
Rule of thumb with any older car, halve' the maintenance intervals. Engines and tranys always intervals much shorter especially if a problem is suspected. its cheap insurance compared to replacement.
Any recommendations on what prevention steps to take avoid rust damage on these Hondas? I had a 00 Civic and had rust damage not matter how much I washed the undercarriage and fenders. I’m in the Midwest with lots of salt from roads not helping!
Just bought a 225k mile 03 she isn't pretty but suspension is still their rebuilt trans with paperwork (wasn't even broken owner just wanted it done ) engine is unknown though aha but it had good enough compression now I wait and see already did oil change and coolant flush and talked the guy into paying for new pads and rotors but need to tighten the ac belt needs a new overflow tank the cap got hot at some point and it melted that's my one red flag Other than a oil leak I can't locate and it's not the valve cover California desert owned so surface rust wipes off and it's manual
I have a 2004 lx sedan with 181000 miles on it and it still runs great the only prob I have is the gas cover latch broke so I just open it with my key when I need to refuel but other than that just rusty screws I need to change on the air box cuz I need to replace my air filter the screws are just stuck and I can’t get them out
Well ive got 5000 invested im my 2005 honda civic thats got 200,000 mi on it got a new trans with 3 yr warranty new wheel bearings new brakes new tires new batter new upper ball joints and i just had to put it back it the shop because of over heating so im go ahead and spent another 1000 to have the timing belt and waterpump changed i hope im not wasting money
Grateful to only have the SRS issue out of these. Although I did burn a valve the night I bought it. After a fresh rebuild she's running like a champ at 230k miles
I have a 2001 Honda Civic I have no of the issues mentioned. But you neglect to mention the # one issue these model Civics are prone to overheat due to blown head.
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Hello I have a 2004 honda civic manual that got 303,xxx kms. Last year summer it runs but suddenly it died while I'm driving it in the highway. Previous owner is mechanic he said there's a no powertrain code dtcs and freeze frame data no data is stored code. I thought it's just a restart/clear codes fix but it's not. Then it was parked for a year outside even during winter. It can be push start but it's still hard to. I replaced the starter, air filter, and battery and still won't start. Please help. Do I need to replaced to whole engine or just some parts on?
Have done the same for 8 th génération ?
You forgot the automatic transmission is hot garbage. I feel that should be #1 on this list.
Same here exspcially in the 2001 and 2002 models
Wow some of these carried over to the 8th gen! None of these are really major OMG problems though. I think Honda and Toyota makes the best cars available to the average driver.
It says top 5 problems, not top 5 major problems. I'm sure the wording was chosen for a reason.
The 2001 have worst transmission have problems like crazy that is a big problem
Toyota makes far better cars than Honda,much less problems the quality is nite and day compared to Honda
They forgot the horrible automatic transmissions…01-02 Honda had horrendous automatics
My first 2003 civic made it to over 200,000 miles before a jerk totaled it for me. It never had any of these issues, dang it really was a good car (and it was a salvage rebuild when I first got it @ 30,000). You guys are making me miss it so much right now. I nave a new to me 03, but it and I are not on speaking terms right now. LOL! It blew a head gasket on the way home from purchase. Thanks for all your Honda videos. There are always a great help! :)
have had this car for 18 years, never had any such problems that you are mentioning LOL
Same
I will say tho only 2 problems I use to have was a leaking heater core and a check engine light that would go on and off. Bars Radiator Heavy Duty with a pelletized formula fixed the heater core issue while a Cold Air Intake kept the check engine light off for some reason
I’ve had it 2 years and have had almost all, even the hood latch break
All of this basically happened to me in some way lol. Got a 02 Honda Civic EX. My passenger side window went out, SRS light came on , hood latch broke, & windshield wipers don’t work on some speeds
Same here.
The Honda Civic is a reliable car and the manual gearbox is practical. I love this car as I have owned it since 2001 and I still have 330000 km. Thank you, father, for your advice, and may God have mercy on you.
Wow, my car had all these problems. Thanks for the tips
Bought my 2001 out of a barn😂 intake was a mouse nest same with exhaust I had every problem she mentioned after repairs had no problem with the car has like 372,000 miles on it too! Great video
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Thank you sooooooooooooooooo very much for the heads up!!!!!!:)!!
No mention of the some of worst automatic transmission failures in automotive history?
300k miles 2005 civic veteran here. Only have had a timing belt replacement and radiator fan replacement, she still runs strong.
just bought an 03 for $450 drove it 1800 miles home without a hiccup originally was just scrap it out when I arrived but now considering keeping, 169000 miles, looks rough but probably still lots of life
Mines 2005 with 250k mileage
@@bayfinest1938 question for ya, I’m considering trading for a really nice 05 civic with 250k miles, it was very well taken care of, should I be worried about the mileage?
I paid $2200 for a 2005 in average condition.
Some rust but decent maintenance done. Love my toyotas but these little civics are solid.
Manuel 02 civic ex with 205,000 miles here!!! Going strong n I ride the shiitake mushrooms out of it!!! 🤣
i have had all these issues except the emission control, its still a great daily driver. The fact that these are the issues and not the engine constantly backfiring or the transmission slipping speaks wonders about how well theyre built
Actually the 2001-2005 civic automatic transmission is one of the biggest blunders in automotive history. Google it and see. Failures at a very high rate and with no warning signs
@@mikegreen2229 Honda's automatic transmissions have always been problematic, but my 05 went 243K hard miles completely trouble free with nothing but regular fluid changes and an external cooler. When the automatic died, I swapped in a 5 speed manual :)
@@averyalexander2303 do you still have the 05 Civic? What is the mileage on it now? Must be almost the magical 300,000 mile mark almost
@@mikegreen2229 get a manual and your living good
Don't forget the auto transmission & head gasket issues. 6th & 8th gen didn't have these problems to the same degree.
My problem is trying to reprogram my key fob with the damn autolock blocking me from doing so and I have had the evap problem why my fumes are reading high rn but now I know what the problem is I've had 2 sensors replaced I'm gonna have to go check this out later see if that's the problem
I've seen Soo many bad reviews on a 2001 Honda Civic. I had balljoints replaced water pump at 75.000 miles. Everything is original on all the parts otherwise. I did have clutch replaced at 93 thousand with hard driving. It is the best car I have ever owned in all my 40 years of driving. I won't part with her no matter what brand new car is out there with Soo much computer junk and expense I don't want.
I have a 2002 model made for Europe with a manual transmission. I've never had any of the issues you described. The only problem I have are the dying bearings in the gearbox. You can clearly hear them.
My 02 civic keeps going into limp mode.
I usually fix it by adding more oil since it leaks a bit and by changing out the VTec solenoid seal every 3 months.
Is my VTec fudged???
#1. Head Gasket, Head Gasket, Head Gasket. I've replaced mine 3 times.
#2. Automatic Transmission, I've replaced mine 3 times. The clutch plate for gears 2 and 3 wears out and it flares.
#3. Lower Control Arm Bushings. I've replaced mine 3-4 times (my car is lowered). Front Engine mount replaced twice.
#4. Headlight harness connector melted. I've replaced mine 3 times but it was cheap and easy to do.
#5. The deadliest Takata Airbag they made. 2001 civic has a cease driving order until it's fixed. Says 50% chance of explosion.
#6. Seat rocking, Worn bushings, never bothered to fix
I wouldn't be surprised to see struts on the list, but since my car is lowered and it makes noises all the time, I can't complain. I think even the stock suspension may have issues though. This is the first year of the Mcpherson strut for the Civic. My steering rack has been leaking for at least 7-8 years. My hood latch has broken multiple times from the frame, and it happened to my friend too, but it was because we both have carbon fiber hoods that are too light.
That's off the top of my head for common problems. But I have high miles, so I've basically replaced everything on the car at this point. I'm not mentioning normal wear items that every car would need.
See replies for my response to the video.
I had 2004 Honda civic for 3 years best reliable winter beater ever sold it last month new owner is very satisfied
I have p0448 for a year and unable to get it fix any advice?
I was hoping you would've talked about their automatic transmission failures
I have a Honda Civic Ex 2001 four door and it a major oil leak don’t know where it’s coming from but it pours like a water holes. If I take the air box off I see it’s dripping somewhere between the back of the valve cover and the engine.. I rip the car apart before putting it back together I need at this for a week now and still can’t figure it out I need help..
A car like this i have.
Confirm these problems exist, i can.
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Good car bought mine about 10 months ago
With 201,000 kms now at 230,000 kms
Love the car
Hopefully it Goes over 400,000 kms thank u civic
I’ve had none of these problems, super thankful for my reliable civic honestly. It’s helping me out a lot right now, it’s a 2005 civic ex coupe automatic (sadly). 40,800 miles
Yeah at 40,000 miles, the car’s a lot younger and happier lol. I have the same car as you but she’s over 250k now i believe. Yes, very reliable, and fortunately easy to work on. Hahah. So far it’s had a rebuilt engine put in it (before i bought it,) new battery, alternator, starter, but still trying to diagnose the same issue. Like I said, fortunately they’re easy to work on!
@@texasholisticfamily1071 What issues do you help with?
I got my 2002 civic in 2017 at 45k miles and I'm up to 85k now, I've experienced everything in this video, only difference is my hood latch hasn't broken. I love my car though, not giving her up by choice anytime soon.
My friend had the same car and it lasted 300k miles then it got stolen, probably still had another 100k-200k to gi
Hey man I got a question for ya, I’ve got the 05 special edition lol
Everything but one affects my old honda; the code i have is the ol' P1337, but no issues of car cutting off.
my 2001 ex coupe has had what I label as "old car" problems. currently 166k miles bought it in 2017 with 141k. needed new tires, brakes shocks/struts. I did all that over a 2 year period. then needed new IAC valve and steering fluid reservoir. thanks to stimulus payments last spring I fixed both issues. still has a small oil leak but it's very slow so I'll fix it later this year. despite all this the car drives generally wonderful its quiet and smooth running, has taken me from Santa Rosa to SF and back with no issues. only repair I've done myself is replaced burned out trip meter/odometer backlight bulb. I'm told generally coupes have less issues, especially transmission ones.
Thank you sooooooooooooooooo very much for the heads up!!!!!!:)!!
190,000 miles on my 2003 2Dr EX and so far the wiper motor has that intermittent issue and the passenger airbag light is on.
P1457 is commonly the gas cap. Check to make sure it’s on correctly after 3 clicks or replace with a new oem one. Cheap ones from the store tend to not fix the issue.
Thank you sooooooooooooooooo very much for the heads up!!!!!!:)!!
I got a p1456 , anything helps
It’s actually usually not the gas cap. That’s just the first thing Honda owners assume is wrong. Usually you need to replace the purge evap valve which isn’t hard to do anyways. Definitely more than just screwing a gas cap on but it’ll permanently keep p1457 away
The D17 engine these are equipped with are notorious for the head studs failing if overheated the littlest bit. There will be no indication of a problem other than overheating. However, this problem can be remedied before it happens by replacing the cheap factory head studs with ARP head studs. Once that bulletproofing has been done, these engines are not half bad. Just very slow.
Automatic transmissions are also an issue for this generation too, but it seems to plague the 01-03 models the most. 04-05s have less automatic transmission failures.
Yes! My car finally happened! Thank you!
Haha
Same
You guys should make a video on how to replace the evaporator core on a on a 2002 civic
Lets not forget the faulty automatic transmissions. This was an issue especially with the 2001 Civics
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This is the biggest issues with 2001 the auto trans were trash
@@Blackdynasty123 get one with a manual!
These vids are great. It's nice to know some of the tricky problems with cars. Especially older ones.
There more than this
Can’t believe you didn’t mention the head gaskets for the d17 engine.
My sister's 2004 Honda Civic LX makes this really eerie sound moments shortly after ignition--and then it stops. She calls it an "Outer space whirring sound" but I think it's some kind of electronic signal for something. Any thoughts appreciated!
It’s probably the power steering which stops making noise after the car heats up
If it’s a whiny sound then it’s the belt I had the same issue I just tightened the belts and it fixed it
Check your belt tensioner. Could be a bad bearing
3 of the 5 issues so far with my 2004 Civic EX 165000 miles. Thank you!
Just fixed my head gasket on my 04 civic lx 182000 miles. hope you don’t get the same problem apparently it’s common in the d17a1 motors
@@christopherlaney4691 was there any sign youd need to repair it before it broke down? I got an 04 lx and im almost at 160k
@@christopherlaney4691 well you shouldn’t off let it overheat that’s why it Fail
How do you replace the hood release handle if it's broke? Do you need to remove the entire cable?
What!!!!
1:head gasket
2. Rack and pinion
3. Climate control panel
4. Battery terminals
5. Foggy head lights
If this car over heats just a tiny bit the head and block warp .
mine is leaking so bad! It's an 04 but somehow it still runs and it's been leaking for 2 year. I add coolant every 3 week and I change oil at 3000 miles an no issues. It's been 40 000 miles of leaking. There is oil everywhere in the bay! I am at 3000 miles on the oil change now I it's still good. I will change it next week to play safe
btw it's leaking by the seal and the screw directly on the engine. My engine is covered in oil. I also replace the automatic transmition 3 years ago. I am now at 155 000 miles on the car
I have had three of these, and they all had the head gasket issue.
1. Power Windows - I never really had a problem with my power windows except the rear passenger one. That was not the switch or the regulator, but the wiring in the door from getting bent over and over again. That window didn't stop working until like year 18 or 19 I think. So I wouldn't call that specific to this car.
2. SRS Light - I had that light come on once. It was not because of the airbag though. It was because of a defective seat belt buckle or something. Seat belts are covered by a lifetime warranty, so I got that replaced for free.
3. Hood Release Cable - Never had a problem with the cable, not once. The hood latch frame however, has broken on me at least 3-4 times and I've had to drill it or mend it in order for the hood to close.
4. WIndshield Wiper Motor - I dunno where you got this idea. My car is 22 years old and my motor works fine, and I'm apart of a Civic group and have never read anyone have problems with their motor. The only thing I will mention is that recently the wipers are louder like they thud more as they hit side to side. But again, this is 22 years old.
5. P1457. I got that code for the first time a month ago at 323K miles. The switch valve on the cannister is what is usually is, so that's good advice. But mine was actually the purge valve located on the throttle body. My car wouldn't start after getting gas. That's a good sign that it's that.
Word of advice don't buy any of them lol
I have this car the model is 2004 and it doesn't have any problems
I have an 03 civic and I’ve had none of these problems. I guess I’m fortunate so far.
+D W Thanks for the feedback!
i have an 01 civic , had for about 2 months, bought with 80k on it and is the same exact color as the one in the video, the previous owner keep this car Immaculate, really thankful for the car
Great find.
Planning on buying a '01 LX with 95k miles. Have you had any problems with it?
Lady I work selling 01 honda civic for $1200
I own the 2001 Honda Civic LX 5-Speed and haven't had any problems aside from a leaking heater core and check engine light go on and off however what helped the heater core leak was Bars Radiator Heavy Duty with a pelletized formula and the check engine light issue was solved upon a Cold Air Intake
@@douganderson7002 you don’t understand. It works great, (not the cheap bars, the more expensive bars) I’ve seen it work great on cars for a while. If it doesn’t work then your leak is massive
I have an 02 LX Coupe and the damn P1457 is a nightmare! I've replaced every valve and the gas cap still clicks on as soon as the monitors set. UGH!
I'm with you brother. Replaced all the valves and the canister. I should try the gas cap next, but I'm not motivated anymore, lol. Been living with the damn code for 4 years now. Still runs great 🤷🏻♂️
Bring Doug back.
Thank you for this review madam.
Mine is an 01 at 293335 miles
Honorable Mentions from a 05’ owner
Vehicle Speed Sensor for MPH
Paint Issues #1 imo
Alternator
Temp Sensor
Absolutely nothing serious tho. They are tough cars.
Except the 2001 has the worst transmission ever
I have a 2004 civic VP. I haven't personally had any of these issues but good to know what to keep an eye on. I kept seeing notes left from mechanics who changed the oil stating that there was a minor oil leak. This turned out to be a camshaft plug seal and was the easiest fix I've done yet. If you see oil pooling on the left side of the engine(looking down at it), this is the culprit. Apparently a common issue with this model.
That's exactly what brought me here, same leak and visual I'm sure on a 2001, waiting for $13 part from Honda dealer. Thought for sure it'd be in this list.
@@michaelg6641 2002 Civic here it’s definitely wet near where you both mentioned. You got a cam shaft seal?
Just buy a 2001 civic and I have problems the bonnet not closing and the piece in the car broke of as well
Great teacher 👏
I’m having issues with a 01, right window is slow, shifting issues, smell like fuel of an on , vtech malfunction, and cat converter lol
Surprised you guys didn't mention the common head gasket failures with these cars!! I've experienced the hood latch issue, window switch and p1457 code comes up once a week or so. I currently drive a 2002 lx model and other than the head gasket issue that JUST started at 197k, and few small issues you guys mentioned, these are great vehicles!
+M M Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
I have a 2003 Honda Civic dx and haven’t experienced any of the issues mentioned.
Never heard of gasket problems, that's probably for not replacing the antifreeze or replacing it with liquid not approved by Honda
Mine didn't go until I got in the 244,000 range but I know 2 other people that had the head gaskets go on theirs too. I have had none of the other issues mentioned in this vid but the cable to the gas door broke. I just pop it open with a key. Too many miles on it to fix a cable.
@@joelopez40oz23 I have a passenger side window in my 20003 EX coupe that is slow. I have owned the car three years and it still works, so I will just leave it alone for now. The other issues mentioned here? I have none of those.
On a 20 year old car, rubber hoses can lose their elasticity and can leak without being cracked, at the ends. This goes for the evap system, vacuum hoses under the hood and even radiator hoses with clamps on. It's worse in the hot dry southwest than in the Pac Northwest or coastal NE. On the flip side, there is no metal corrosion in the SouthWest...where the North and Northeast rot metal from the road and coastal salt.
It was engagingly informative. Also increased my gratitude for living in Florida.
2001-2002 Civic’s were their worst years. I have both a 2001 and a 2004 the 2004 has not had trans issues. Its been taken care of. Just saying. In the 2001 the trans went out but it was a common complaint. The 04 and 05 transmissions were better so I swapped an 04 transmission into that civic. I used to work at a Honda dealer so I had access to all this info. Secondly I have just now at 204k miles starting having issues with my window regulator. But it happens to all cars with age. I have yet to have an issue with the window blades or window switches. One issue I’ve had is head gasket issues. But thankfully I did both and the timing belts on each. And they are spinning like tops very reliable cars. Any issues I have had are due to age of the vehicles. Thankfully they are well maintained and amazing daily’s :)
The evap leak I HAVE encountered! And it’s a $30 easy fix :) good luck with ur 7th Gen Civic’s a very well kept secret :)
My power window is broken, but that's because I got T-boned in the driver's side door...
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I have the same car and none of the issues from this video...
Instead, a common issue for this Honda Civic from 2001 are small cracks in the frame on each (corner) side on the top (car roof)under thee rubber that can give you the surprise to have water in the car ...another one is that the all bulbs used are obviously halogen and on the back top light for breaks the holder area around the bulbs is plastic and because of the heat from bulbs the plastic is melting with time (changed to LED and surprise doesn't like it with LED is staying always on, so I changed back to halogen), another one is that you can change most of the bulbs to the LED but not the side lights (yellow), is not working properly with LED.
If your car is 23 years old like mine you are a close to lose your exhaust on the road, if that's the case don't replace to a stock one from Honda, is expensive and heavy, buy this one instead: "Single Tip Performance Stainless Steel Exhaust Muffler Back Box MFR003" - on eBay, better sound, less weight, much cooler. Installed on my Honda and is great.
I can’t believe how accurate this video is! I’ve faced the power window operation problem, SRS light, and p1457 code on my 02 Civic. I’ve already replaced the window motors which fixed the issue, cleared the SRS light(Not fixed, just cleared lol) and am currently working on fixing the p1457 by replacing the canister shut off valve. Really informative and relevant video for the 7th gen Civic.
I have a 2001 Honda Civic D light flash and I lose power while driving
Have bee n running into a problem where my 02 civic dumps a load bunch power steering fluid only when it's on a lift reeeeeeeeeee
Automatic transmissions love to go bad on 01 to 05 civic. I think honda designed a smooth shifting transmission but not so durable for this civic!
My fans don’t turn on any reasons why? I’ve tested them and all work fine just not when the cars running it overheats
I had a 2005 civic ex bought brand new..its sitting in a scrap yard where it belongs along with all honda products. ..the head gasket went bad at 90k miles which I found was common on that CIVIC.too many problems to list but very glad it's gone
Wooow. I just had my wiper transmission replaced, back driver window motor/regulator replaced, the hood latch has always been hard to pull AND my SRS light is on! 😂 AND MY EVAP LIGHT WAS ON AND OFF FOR LIKE 3 YEARS 😂😂😂
Did you fix the EVAP issue or did it just go away?
If you think this is issues you would have a nightmare with VW german cars
My 2001 Civic have a gauge problem after 10 years of use. But everything works good until I sold them back in 2015.
I wish I had those problems with my civic, 1 right side audio or chim noise to remember me to turn off the cars light, don't work, but window does, leaking power steering inside my car, some mechanics told me to do the loop or to replace all the power steering assembly and rack, 3 be my coolant and thermostat keep leaking even I fix it, oh yeah, SRS right I going call the dealership 😅
my hood release handle broke😀
limp mode
The biggest problem with this car is hydraulic power steering pump leakage or become defective and leakage of power steering rack. Secondly, rear power window speed become slow and it may stop when glass becomes wet.
Rule of thumb with any older car, halve' the maintenance intervals. Engines and tranys always intervals much shorter especially if a problem is suspected. its cheap insurance compared to replacement.
Any recommendations on what prevention steps to take avoid rust damage on these Hondas? I had a 00 Civic and had rust damage not matter how much I washed the undercarriage and fenders. I’m in the Midwest with lots of salt from roads not helping!
I thought they were plagued with transmission failures?
My power window motor went out on the driver side. That's bad because the window just dropped and anyone could have gotten into the car.
2002 civic
Just bought a 225k mile 03 she isn't pretty but suspension is still their rebuilt trans with paperwork (wasn't even broken owner just wanted it done ) engine is unknown though aha but it had good enough compression now I wait and see already did oil change and coolant flush and talked the guy into paying for new pads and rotors but need to tighten the ac belt needs a new overflow tank the cap got hot at some point and it melted that's my one red flag Other than a oil leak I can't locate and it's not the valve cover California desert owned so surface rust wipes off and it's manual
I have a 2004 lx sedan with 181000 miles on it and it still runs great the only prob I have is the gas cover latch broke so I just open it with my key when I need to refuel but other than that just rusty screws I need to change on the air box cuz I need to replace my air filter the screws are just stuck and I can’t get them out
6th generation Civic? The most popular/stolen years
You missed the cracked fuel filter housing, resulting in gas smell.
The biggest problem with Honda is overheating. Blown head gaskets. I tried Blue Devil sealant, please people dont waste your time.
Well ive got 5000 invested im my 2005 honda civic thats got 200,000 mi on it got a new trans with 3 yr warranty new wheel bearings new brakes new tires new batter new upper ball joints and i just had to put it back it the shop because of over heating so im go ahead and spent another 1000 to have the timing belt and waterpump changed i hope im not wasting money
I have a 03 civic with 142k miles. Any idea why it idles rough around 1500-1800 rpm ?
Thats all true,I had problem with my passenger window
Grateful to only have the SRS issue out of these. Although I did burn a valve the night I bought it. After a fresh rebuild she's running like a champ at 230k miles
I have a 2001 Honda Civic I have no of the issues mentioned. But you neglect to mention the # one issue these model Civics are prone to overheat due to blown head.
Hi My name is Nathaniel, I have a car Honda civic 7 generation, my problem is that the sallaycer is vibrating under the car what can I do
I have only one problem. RPM gets low when I press clutch to change gear. It's manual transmission with D16. Specially driving with air-condition.
transission, transmission, transmission, transmission, underbody panel corrosion
It would have helped if you would have told us what it's called. I found out its called a vapor canister.
Tomorrow's video: Top 5 problems randomly chosen vehicle :P
you forgot alternator bolt breaking off and frying the ECU
original owner here. 194,000 miles and going strong
Don’t have those power window switch issues when you don’t have power windows 🤣
#LXlife
#rollupwindows
Overheating and bad head gasket is the biggest problems on these
Thank you 1A for having a woman with actual working knowledge of the car instead of some giggle box reading lines she has no clue about.
Exactly nothing mechanical!!!😎👌
Me watching this knowing my hood release handle is broken and my passenger’s window doesn’t work. 😳☹️ #2002 Honda Civic EX
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I usually dont subscribe to channels. But I immediately subscribed to yours after the vid. You nailed it down. I own a civic lx 2002 and it sure does have all those five problems. An additional one I am currently trying to overcome is a tipping noise that only comes on when I am in drive mode. When changing gear up, it sounds like the engine of a motor bike. Any help on that is appreciated. Thanks anyway
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