2005 Honda Civic Engine Problems

“Vehicle blew a head gasket and over heated. Problem became progressively worse, and I have been advised by rick marichetti auto that this problem is common with the Honda Civic ex 1.7 liter engine, and the source of the problem is a multilayer head gasket that Honda uses. This vehicle should be recalled, and Honda should be required to install new head gaskets that are not multilayer. In my case, the head gasket created a serious road hazard and it was difficult to find a place to pull over. …”

“After driving about 20 miles in warm day from san mateo to san francisco via I-101 then I-280 with A/C on. The vehicle came to a traffic jam on highway exit in sf, the speed was at 30 MPH or less and the engine temperature increased to the highest level and the engine had water boiling sound and radiator fan did not came on after stopped on a city street. Then 2nd incident happen on july 25 2015, again driving from san mateo I-101 > 92 > 238 > I-580 to dublin with weather temperature at 90+ with A/C on when the vehicle reach to slow speed at freeway ext ramp. …”

“I was on my way to school , I had driven about 18 miles from home and heard a scrubbing sound then noticed smoke coming from front of my car. I immediately pulled off the road and turned engine off. A city policeman stopped and told me the name of a wrecker service nearby. The car was towed to a garage where it was put up on a lift . The mechanic noted a piece of metal bulging from the right side of the block looking from under the car and toward the front..there was oil splatters from that area also. The piece of metal came from between the block and the air conditioner. …”

“Overheating lead to cracked block and eventually complete engine failure. Starting 2006-? There has been a recall on these engines. After looking at many Honda civics for sale this seems to be common problem spanning more years. I believe the recall should be expanded.”

“It started over heating fixed water pump alternator battery almost everything still over heats then I drove it just fine parked it went back later to drive and it won't start”