Valves got stuck in the open position. Had to get a valve job done at 135K - $1000.00.
Front axle boot tore at 120,000.
Timing belt needed adjusting at 130,000 - skipped a tooth (timing belt had been changed at 80K miles).
Solid little car as most Honda's are. Overall, the performance and maintenance costs were within reason.
The car performed well in the front end collision that ended its life. Both air bags came out, and the seat belt held solid. Went from 50mph to 0mph in 5 feet. Walked away with minor bruising only.
Disappointed that I had to get a valve job done at 135K. I thought it would run to 200K or more (being a Honda) before needing something like that.
My '94 Civic DX is at 158K and I have had no problem with the valves, however, I have had to change the ignition module twice. + new tie rods. and brake calipers! Love the little car though.
I had a 94' Honda Civic DX hatchback. It was not only an AWESOME save at the gas pump but it was a serious racer... GOD I MISS IT! Unfortunately I had to sell it after I had an accident because a lady had no clue how to drive on ice.
The Honda had Chevy lovers rethinking is was a "stupid little Japanese car." This car handles as if it already knows what you're going to do and was so cool that it had a hatchback~~~~I fit a bookshelf it that thing... lol.
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