Faulty head gasket may cause oil and coolant leaks on Honda Civic

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 15, 2026

Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Certain models can leak oil externally or allow coolant into the combustion chamber due to a faulty head gasket. The head gasket needs to be replaced to correct this problem.

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Honda Civic vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 151,180 miles

(270 - 255,000)

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Head Gasket Replacement

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