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2005 Honda Civic body problems

25 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 129,000. 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints
25
of this car's complaints
8%
typical mileage
129,000
crashes
6
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Body
    18
  • Frame and members
    1
  • Body: door
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Honda Civic body problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202025

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2005 Honda Civic owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 4, 2021 · Body, Electrical · CA

Hood safety latches both failed, causing hood to slam into windshield breaking windshield & denting hood. Various electrical issue, battery issue. Alternator issues that haven been tested to be working but don't work in car. Coolant system loses pressure & over heats, no leaks, no blown head gaskets. Battery, starter & alternator all good but car will not start. Everything has power but will not turn over. Over 3,000 dollars I have spent fixing numerous factory issues that have broken or simply failed. 400$ for need windshield & dent removal from defective locking device. Soon as I fix something on my car, something else breaks. 2005 civic 1.7l automatic 126,700 miles. I have roughly 50K miles less on original engine than most & I've been having issue since I bought it at 121,100 miles. Nothing but pouring money into a car that should run with zero problems.

Filed Mar 1, 2021 · Airbags, Body · 161,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

The air bag white has been on for so long and I didn't know there was a recall I sideswiped a car it was not my fault the other night and the airbag didn't deploy and I bumped my head

Filed Sep 12, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 233,000 miles · TX · crash

Was recently tboned at a red light, driver door, passenger door and frame dented in. I was spun around three times before coming to a stop. Front driver airbag and passenger airbag failed to deploy. Window won't roll fully down, driver and passenger stick and hard to open, lock makes a buzzing sound, seatbelt now stuck and seatbelt indicator dings even when fastened.

Filed Sep 20, 2019 · Airbags, Body · 104,707 miles · CO

"takata recall" reports and vehicle safety test reports are un-satisfactory with the 2005 honda civic. I have requested fucco honda to resolve an airbag warning light on my dashboard, and fucco honda has failed to repair my vehicle after service appointments and safety inspections.

Filed Nov 6, 2018 · Body · 218,000 miles · IL

The hood latch has broken through normal use. The bottom piece that secures to the frame of the car broke at the screws that secure it. Is this something that is covered through a safety issue or warranty? I can't attach a picture or documentation, because currently my hood is being held down by straps on the inside. I had noticed the hood lifting up while driving and discovered the problem after opening the hood.

Filed Nov 1, 2017 · Body · NJ

The clear coat is peeling all over the body of the vehicle. It started about 2 years and a half ago. I know this vehicle had a recall for this in the 2006 model and think it should be extended.

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Body · PA

Paint is peeling from the roof...honda american said no help cause of the age....but only 38k and garage kept it should never peel no matter what age and excellent conditon of the vehicle

Filed Jun 26, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 127,800 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

I was heading home on 4/30/2017 approx 2 mins away when my car was cut off from another SUV cut infront of me. She misjudged the distance and my car immediately crashed into her car. I was going about 45 MPH maybe a little more. After the crash my car had completely stopped and the driver side air bag did not deflate all the way.

Filed Mar 21, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 220,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall I had let my brother used my 2005 honda civic he was driving in a city road someone run a red light and my vehicle impact the other vehicle causing dr airbag to deploy metals came out of airbag and got cuts on his neck lost a lot of blood and was rush to the hospital he was lucky

Filed Mar 20, 2017 · Body · NC

I've been noticing that the paint on my car is slowly peeling off of my hood, roof and trunk. The hood is the worst. Is there any way that this can be fixed? This is not normal wear and tear.

Questions about the 2005 Honda Civic body

Does the 2005 Honda Civic have body problems?

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the body of the 2005 Honda Civic, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Honda Civic body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 129,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Honda Civic body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Honda Civic have the most body problems?

The Honda Civic model years with the most body complaints are 2008 (85 complaints), 2006 (78 complaints) and 2007 (70 complaints).

Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?

Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).

Other 2005 Honda Civic problems

Airbags 129Transmission 36Engine 32Electrical 26Acceleration 25Seat belts 21Brakes 16Fuel system 12Suspension 8Tires 8Visibility 8Steering 7Wheels 7Lights 6Seats 4Driver assistance 3Locks 2

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