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Report: Bad Engine Mounts May Cause Vibration, Roughness, and Rattle

Honda Civic Problem
32 Reports

Model Years Affected: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Engines Affected: 1.6L 4 Cylinder, 1.7L 4 Cylinder

Average Mileage: 103,631 mi (22,000 mi - 161,000 mi)

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Damaged engine mounts can lead to vibration and roughness felt in the steering wheel. A rattle in the dash and engine area may also be heard. Replacement of damaged mounts will commonly correct these issues.

  • Report #1
    Visitor, 1997 Honda Civic, 1.6L 4 Cylinder, 161,000 mi

    when releasing clutch engine shakes

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    pdswinney, 2000 Honda Civic, 1.6L 4 Cylinder
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    joelburke26, 1997 Honda Civic, 1.6L 4 Cylinder
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    Visitor, 1994 Honda Civic, 1.6L 4 Cylinder, 137,000 mi

    at idle my car has strong vibrations and when i turn on the ac or put it in gear it gets worse im assuming its the motor mounts any advice would help dont wanna spend the money then to find out that it didnt fix it help

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    Visitor, 2001 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, 130,000 mi
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    Visitor, 2002 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, 145,000 mi
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    Visitor, 2002 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, 160,000 mi

    All of the engine mounts have broken and are continually replaced.

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    shargirl61, 1999 Honda Civic, 1.6L 4 Cylinder, 117,000 mi
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    Visitor, 2006 Honda Civic, 68,000 mi

    car doesn't ride as smoothly as it used to. shakes so bad it feels like a tire is about to blow out. rattles in dash.

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  • Report #11
    ElsieJay, 2001 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, 65,000 mi
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    Vibration, fixed with new engine mounts

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  • Report #12
    JChanLA, 2002 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, 128,648 mi
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    Same issue, was told by the Honda dealership mechanic that front engine mount needs to be replaced. He pointed it out and I looked and it was the case. Quoted $197 to replace at Norm Reeves Honda at Cerritos.

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  • Report #13
    Visitor, 2002 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, 98,190 mi

    Was told at inspection time one of my engine mounts was broke. I did have a rattle in the dash. Dealer replaced engine mount.

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  • Report #14
    Visitor, 1996 Honda Civic, 1.6L 4 Cylinder, 22,000 mi

    one motor mount replaced and front end vibration gone

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    Visitor, 2002 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder
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    Visitor, 2005 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, 85,000 mi

    Rattle when driving at low speeds and turning steering wheel to left (e.g. parking, parallel parking)

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    Visitor, 2002 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, 54,000 mi

    Rattle in front dashboard area. More noticeable when its cold outside at night and I first start my car up in the morning. Seems to be escalating over period of time.

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  • Report #18
    Visitor, 2001 Honda Civic, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, 80,000 mi

    Vibration and rough engine noise at any time, two mechanic suggest me to change the motor mount, one mechanic suggest to change the all the motor mounts (quoted me for $850) and the other mechanic suggested to change only one mounts which has visible damage (hydraulic oil leaks due to torn rubber), the left side mount which is pretty easy because of it's position.
    Haven,t decided what to do yet, still using the car.

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