TAG AND REAR RUNNING LIGHTS FAILED 11/28/2012. RICK CASE HONDA DEALER SAID THE ENTIRE REAR TAIL LIGHT HARNESS WAS BRITTLE DUE TO AGE AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $ 228 LABOR AND $186 FOR THE PARTS. IN MY MIND THIS MAIN HARNESS IS POORLY DESIGNED FOR THE LIFE TIME OF THE…

12/29/2012 · NHTSA ODI #10490453.0

2005 Civic · airbags Crash

TAKATA RECALL ON SEPTEMBER 1 2015 I HAD A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT DOWN A EMBANKMENT. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I FLIPPED OFF A CLIFF & ROLLED, MY AIRBAGS DID NOT WORK!!

12/28/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11057016.0

2005 Civic · airbags Crash

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH. AT APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH THE VEHICLE EXITED THE ROAD AND HIT NUMEROUS TREES, LANDING IN A DITCH. EVERYTHING ON THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED EXCEPT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED, AND A POLICE…

12/28/2005 · NHTSA ODI #10146209.0

2005 Civic · brakes

I USE TO HAVE TO PUSH THE BUTTON IN ON THE GEAR SHIFT TO GET IT TO GO INTO GEAR. NOW YOU CAN JUST FREELY PUSH IT BACK AND FORTH.

12/27/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11056814.0

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severe NHTSA 04V550000 18/11/2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHORS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT WASHER, WHICH COULD RESTRICT ANCHOR MOVEMENT

AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED BELT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHORS FOR RESTRICTED MOVEMENT. IF AN ANCHOR DOES NOT ROTATE FREELY, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE WASHER WITH A COUNTERMEASURE WASHER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Common questions

Is the 2005 Honda Civic reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 314 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2005 Honda Civic is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2005 Honda Civic?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 119 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Honda Civic has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2005 Honda Civic?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 314 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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