Watch This First Before Buying a HONDA CIVIC 2001-2005 7th Gen

The Honda Civic is insanly reliable. Not even the blown headgasket is all that common, however, if the previous owner decided to over heat it, that may be a job you will have to tackle. It is worth saving! ES1 Civic
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[@christopherbarber288]

I literally just bought this car a week ago thank you so much for releasing this a week after the fact 😂

[@AutoMotivate]

You are welcome 😂

[@Alltimefox]

Nice how much did you get it for?

[@97widerider]

You are hard pressed to find any year make model vehicle that doesn’t have its list of problems

[@JAMTOAM]

How it or running so far

[@SirFlowerBoy]

lmao i just bought one with a overheating issue

[@trevorlane8123]

I love my seventh gen! Bought it in 2016 and I learned how to change the head gasket, replaced passenger side window regulator, rigged up a rope for my hood release, and I need to take care of my broken air box bolts still. About to hit 200K and I couldn’t imagine driving anything else !

[@huntertorno9062]

i had to replace the window regulator on all my doors, my fingers have never been so cut up before I stg

[@rebelspods]

you give me so much hope for this car, can't wait to mod it

[@jeremymendez9208]

@@rebelspods enjoy the process! love mine even though its the most hated gen lmao.

[@albertomadrid940]

How hard is to change the head gasket??

[@trevorlane8123]

@@albertomadrid940 if you have the tools and the ability to record yourself disassembling then it’s not hard at all. I had another form of transportation so I took my time when I did mine. There are lots of videos that show you how to do it properly. While your taking care of the head gasket you’ll also prob want to change the timing belt, tensioner, water pump.

[@theblackstoneproject9917]

Had all of these problems plus a transmission failure, AC not working, electrical gremlins. Fixed them all and couldn’t be happier.

[@midnightrider1178]

PROPER MAINTENANCE goes a long way!! owned mine since 2013 bought from older couple only had stuff like oxygen 2 sensor go out and timing belt which u have to go every so often and lower control arms!!!! Best 4k i spent when buying it back in 2013!!!

[@Fg4.mendez]

I have a similar looking civic like the intro lmao and so far from owning a 7th gen for 2 years with high mileage I had to only replace the hood release latch with the entire wire and it was fairly easy and only 1 window doesn’t roll down. I haven’t experienced the other problems you mentioned yet but great video explaining each problem 👍

[@marioforti9341]

I recently bought one as a daily driver and so far the only problem I’ve run into is the gas/trunk lever. I intentionally broke the plunger in the gas door so now i just open it up with my finger. Thankfully the trunk can be opened with the key.

[@djkid2b]

Thank you for info..am actually having all those issue now on 05 civic 😅

[@deepreefchief]

I love my seventh gen civic ❤️💯

[@williambreeze2659]

Thanks for this!

[@ShitWrangler]

good video, didn't know about the gas tank latch. input shaft bearing on the 5 speed also seems common enough failure to mention otherwise that about summarizes it. locks will also wear and need a locksmith repair or whole new assemblies. camshaft plug also usually ends leaking as well

[@AutoMotivate]

Appreciate it and thanks for adding to the potential issues 🙏

[@eastcoastmostwanted710]

A bearing lasting a couple hundred thousand miles ain't bad tho but yeah its a common issue

[@trustme7660]

Thanks for the video

[@seedlesspizza3877]

AYEE ITS THE GUY FROM THE LAPTOP COOLER VIDS

[@AutoMotivate]

The head gasket is simply an issue if the car has overheated. Simply check the tell tell signs of it overheating, and you will be good!

[@christopherbarber288]

Yeah when I bought mine a week ago gasket was blown. Tried to start it up and it blew the radiator cap off because all the coolant pressure was flooded with cylinder pressure. It’s actually really easy to replace the head gasket on this car I did it in a day. Works like a charm now. Might as well do that camshaft seal while you’re in here too because they typically go bad.

[@AutoMotivate]

I agree, as i mentioned in the video I replaced the head gasket without knowing much about cars a while ago. They are easily revivable

[@trustme7660]

@@christopherbarber288 how much did it cost to replace because I recently bought one for 1500 and that’s the only issue it has

[@GG-cn6es]

​@@trustme7660 Around $1500 with timing belt/waterpump/resurfacing. The previous owner definitely knew the headgasket was blown and didn't tell you. Same thing happened to me.

[@aleshiameier]

How do you know if the head gaskets blown? I just bought an 05 manual. Test drive everything seemed great, let it sit to see if it overheated it did not

[@hawkeyeinthehouse2995]

Thank you for your informative video, I recently got a 2001 Honda Civic LX 5 speed MANUAL with ONLY 81k miles on it. It was well cared for inside and out, very good condition for 22 years old and ONE OWNER AS WELL. 😉😆😃😁😀

[@pexpress2430]

How much?

[@hawkeyeinthehouse2995]

@@pexpress2430 I possibly paid TOO much for it $7500 but it runs and drives like a NEW CAR. I'm getting 30+mpg around town with the AIR ON and right at 40mpg on the highway with the air on and going 65mph+to keep from being RUN OVER on our highways around Charlotte.😲😉😁👍

[@rileyclarke8784]

@@pexpress2430depends where you live but here in canada after the prices went up a bunch i just got an 04 today for 3k decently clean 250km

[@Mr_YoungOG_Walker]

Have mines from 2016 and it's running like new

[@mistermr2147]

Fuel filters also clogs, cracks and leaks gas everywhere, with some gas smell in the cabin

[@rico00042]

For anyone facing the water blowing problem, it may not be the head gasket. On mine it was actually the egr/thermostat housing My 2004 es2 ex has 250k mountain miles on the original engine and automatic and gets flogged to 6k rpm daily on curvy roads. I did the head gasket after seeing forums all claiming it was the culprit for the water blowing out the overflow tank. Along the way I did some forensics and noticed the crush gasket on that side housing was breached from the exhaust side to the water jacket at a thin spot in the middle, letting exhaust pressure build up in the water system. I recommend replacing the gasket with a proper copper new crush gasket and torque the bolts evenly. Do not reuse the old one or even doing the whole HG job won't fix it(saw a "pro" make this mistake recently). If you do have to end up doing the hole thing, it's also a good time to replace the water pump and timing belt. I recommend using OEM parts only.

[@trevorlane8123]

I know the spot you’re talking about. Poor design imo.

[@alanrecinos9211]

Can you guys tell me which spot

[@alanrecinos9211]

I also have a Problem of coolant blowing out of the coolant reservoir but my car doesn’t overheat

[@hondaboi_7578]

@@alanrecinos9211 could be a head gasket

[@ivanolsen7966]

no mention of the cabin heater control valve .... made of plastic and can stick / jam .... I have now learnt the part is not available from Honda .... in four other Hondas .. I've never had this problem ... previous owner did not recognize it and I think they have wrecked / damaged the blend doors

[@will3348]

I bought one last month and within a week it was overheating at idle. It even spilled all the coolant out when I was parked on a downhill too. Turns out bad head gaskets are super common on this generation of civic, and nobody could find it until one mechanic did a leak down test

[@AutoMotivate]

Interesting, bad head gaskets are pretty easy to figure out. You could have popped the head gasket when it over heated. I’ll be sure to check the thermostat and water pump to make sure you won’t pop the new head gasket, if you are getting it replaced

[@andic6676]

Are blown head gaskets a problem with the D17 engines? Are D16 engines also affected?

[@mts0628]

I'm looking for a 7th gen to replace my 6th generation. There's nothing wrong with my 6th generation but it is impossible to accommodate WeatherTech floor mats and it's a lot more difficult to put in a two-din stereo system. The problem is I'm looking for a four-door without a sunroof that's a manual transmission, and not in terrible shape. That last part is really difficult.

[@jonathanjulian2269]

I just got an 03 LX and have some of these issues, thank you!!

[@chaseboy225]

well I have a 2001 Honda Civic LX 5-Speed and head gasket has never blown. I recommend supercoolant if you want to prevent it. i use Engine Ice Hi Performance Coolant and mine is goin on 180K miles soon. accessory wise hood latch pull broke off and true about the airbox that screw stripped I had to use a socket to remove for installation of a cold air intake back in 2020. That's like how they say the automatic transmissions were known to fail at around 50K miles i find it hard to believe as I think its all based on how its driven (do you dawg it, fast accelerate?) and if easy on it it'll last cause my uncle has an 02 with an automatic transmission and it's goin on 175K miles never had an issue with the tranny

[@MrAamir1432]

I have a 02 Civic Auto from past 4 years and im using this car without any described fault except the air filter box screw 🙂. My car has crossed 160k on the odometer. No oil reduction, no overheating issue. I have been using coolant since i have bought the car. I'm pleased to have 7th gen 👍

[@Chief1lung]

I have a 2001 d17a2. I have been through all these situations and have ironed out all the kinks that have plagued this generation of civics. The biggest issue is head warp from a poor head gasket, but I found a solution, and so far after 50 thousand miles since I had it resurfaced. I would share my fixes as I have been the owner since I bought it in 2002, but I'm not because nobody likes this era and I can get the parts for dirt cheap. Just about every junkyard I go to there are at least half a dozen that I can grab off of. I also got it standard. So I don't have to worry about that pesky slush box problem that this generation has. So guys. Please leave me all the d17a2s go ahead and k swap so I can get all dim parts...

[@Himadri-wh3tn]

Gauges (fuel / odometer /temp )aren’t working honda civic 2002. It’s on/off sometimes. Now it’s completely off. Is it fuse issue or wht!

[@brandonbaugh9408]

just bought one and im having a gas leak, was hoping this would fix it

[@camedelic1365]

My power steering has definitely leaked completely out multiple times. It doesn't hold the fluid for long but does work when it's in there, Idk where it's leaking from.

[@derekdiez5494]

I have the 04 model and has been leaking power steering fluid for months. The cause of the leaks were the 3 hoses, I replaced all 3, but still got very few leaks but unlike before I changed the hoses. So next stop is to have the pump kit repaired.

[@derekdiez5494]

I have the 04 model and power steering fluid was heavily leaking for months and found out the cause were the 3 hoses. Have them replaced already, but sill got few leaks now and then, so probably next to check is power steering pump for leaks. Usually just needs to replace o-rings with pump kit repair

[@ralphhajjar1232]

should i buy one ? need it so my sister learn how to drive alone then we'll just keep it as a beater

[@johnwilson6211]

I keep pliers in the car to open my hood 😂😂😂

[@aunfarooqi7354]

Brother i have the same genetration 2003 in pakistan and i didn't face those issue it's a manual with moonroof i have the car since 2016 and still runs like butter and it comes with a hydraulic steering not electric maybe it comes with an electric one in usa but i have the japanese one

[@GG-cn6es]

That means you take care of your car. Good job. Kids in the usa are very hard on Civics, like revving to 7k right after a cold start.

[@grapecraftfactions7675]

@@GG-cn6es im pretty sure build quality for other regions were just generally better than the ones built in North America

[@fun_ghoul]

I presume the EPS that the video refers to is in the hybrid model. All the gassers I've seen have engine-driven pumps.

[@chuckiebillings413]

Just got my 600$shit box so I’m here

[@MATAS711]

just got my 650€ shitbox so im also here

[@shaneoex]

Those engines like to leak oil from the top and burn engine oil especially if it overheat already

[@user-wk3vu6hv8v]

Its very simple to repair with your hands, screwdriver and rubber ring.

[@kennethkresowaty2795]

My 2002 civic needed another engine in 2015 due to overheating. I had a used engine installed. The hood release broke twice. The power window button needed to be replaced. Also, the car had the smell of gasoline. I had several emission parts replaced due to the check engine light coming on. Another issue was water leaking around the front window. Another source of water leak is if the hood release bushing is not properly installed. These are some the problems with the 2002 civic.

[@erikdeharo4919]

My 2001 smelled like gas whenever I drove as well even after an engine replacement I want to keep it but it has always had problems with overheating

[@kennethkresowaty2795]

@@erikdeharo4919 the 2001 civic was considered to be the worst year!! Sorry to hear about your problems.

[@XbotOfficialYT]

2006 HONDA CIVIC

[@chelsiededecker5929]

Can you make a video on mini coopers 😅

[@AutoMotivate]

That is a good idea! Any particular years?

[@chelsiededecker5929]

2013 perhaps ? Something that totals 8-10k would be cool to know Thank you ! So informative 😇🙏🏽

[@fun_ghoul]

More issues: -alternator ground fails, killing the ECU -split-wafer locks in salty areas will seize solid...especially the valet lock on the floor! (Source of like-new lock wafers at the scrapyard: rear seat lock) -immobilizer chip in key can go bad...look for the "green key" on the dash

[@3712bigboy]

Any car that's overheating will have those problems but the rest are not bad normal ish

[@patosborne007]

Got 180k & no probs BUT!!!!! The 2001 & 2 are FLAWED. Trans & struts. Do your research.

[@supracivic100]

You forgot to mention the most common problem with this generation is the transmission failing

[@aleshiameier]

Automatic, or manual? Or both? What year?

[@albertomadrid940]

Automatic transmission in honda have been a problem since 1994

[@fun_ghoul]

1:38 ...or maybe you can use the empty plastic roller from dog shht bags, and fill it with hot glue.

[@TheRealThanhNgo]

I have the first half of the issues described 🤦‍♂️

[@AutoMotivate]

lol, luckily they are fairly cheap to repair

[@TheRealThanhNgo]

@@AutoMotivate yeah I just live in the north east so shit weather and always some rust getting in the way 🤣

[@AutoMotivate]

@@TheRealThanhNgo glad I’m in the south 😂 hate rust

[@lilvonna2]

keep the water pump changed every 100k miles and you be okay

[@gilbertrodriguez133]

Hmmnn

[@martyturpen4535]

Wtf on head gasket you said 6th gen? I thought this was suppose to be about 7th gen?

[@jtjimenez05]

These vehicles come with alot of problems, mainly overheating.

[@lorenipsum93]

says "electric power steering pump" then proceeds to state that i can leak. 🤦‍♂️

[@AutoMotivate]

ahh man. Must have missed the part where I explained how they also had the standard power steering pump.

[@williammizebee]

If it doesn't get the posted gas mileage it's going bye bye I'm fixing exhaust oxygen sensor so maybe 02 civic coupe

[@thevthinesh]

My dads 7th gen has a mileage of 300k kilometers lmao

[@fun_ghoul]

That's like 186,000 miles.

[@dulanitennakoon1917]

Is it a lot tho?

[@PLAYER-MOST-WANTED]

worst civic ever

[@silentwalker-ns9cy]

really? why?

[@PLAYER-MOST-WANTED]

@@silentwalker-ns9cy d17 sucks ass

[@fun_ghoul]

@@PLAYER-MOST-WANTED Some people are into that...

[@PLAYER-MOST-WANTED]

@@fun_ghoul how tf the d17 has nothing good about it. 100 000km the headgasket literally blows 80% of the time

[@fun_ghoul]

@@PLAYER-MOST-WANTED Humour is lost on you, my friend. Maybe someday...