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1992 Honda Civic Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Common problems on this vehicle are failures of the Distributor and the Main Relay, and an occasional problem is failure of the the Oxygen Sensor. Failure of the Distributor or the Main Relay may prevent the vehicle from starting.The cost to repair the Distributor is estimated at $484.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor.The cost to repair the Main Relay is estimated at $48.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor.The cost to repair the Oxygen Sensor is estimated at $130.00 for parts and $33.00 for labor.All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Engine Control Unit (ECU).The cost to repair the ECU is estimated at $588.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
When considering this vehicle for purchase, be sure to check the following:
ECU
Distributor
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