Honda Civic — the 17 years we've written up

Steering goes notchy and sticks on centre after about ten minutes (recall) — $0 with the recall — verify it was performed

Sticky, notchy steering once the car is warm — 256 complaints and a gearbox recall — $0 with the recall — verify it was performed

Sticky, notchy steering at highway speed that catches at center and jumps — 83 percent of the record, 27 crashes (recall) — $0 with the recall — verify it was performed; $1,200–$2,200 for a replacement steering rack if the recall fix does not cure it

'Sticky' steering — the wheel catches in a straight line and needs a tug to come back — $1,000–$1,900

1.5T turbo oil dilution in cold climates — $0 — more frequent oil changes manage it; engine damage is rare but documented

1.5L Turbo fuel dilution (cold climates) — $0 if managed, $5,000+ if damaged

1.5L Turbo fuel dilution — $0 if managed, $5,000+ if the engine is damaged

Oil dilution (1.5T, cold short trips) — $0 under campaign / varies

Oil dilution (1.5T, cold short trips) — Not yet priced

Oil dilution (fuel in the oil) — $0 under campaign / varies

CVT vibration and shudder — $150 to $3,500

CVT failure — loss of drive, no forward or reverse, slipping under load — $3,500–$5,500

CVT software can overstress the drive pulley shaft — it can snap and lock the front wheels (recall) — $0 with the recall — verify it was performed; $3,500–$5,000 for a replacement CVT

VSA modulator failure lights up the dash — ABS, VSA, power steering and brake warnings together — $1,200–$2,200

Electric power steering cuts out, sometimes at speed — $1,200–$2,400

Engine block coolant seepage (2006-2011 1.8L) — $0 if covered, $2,500-$4,000 for a short block

Takata passenger airbag inflator can rupture and throw metal — eight recall campaigns on this one part — $0 with the recall — verify it was performed