Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2005 Honda Civic

Table 1 shows six common exterior lighting related problems of the 2005 Honda Civic. The number one most common problem is related to the tail light switch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (one problem).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Honda Civic


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2005 Honda Civic

The Tail Light Switch problem

Tag and rear running lights failed 11/28/2012. Rick case Honda dealer said the entire rear tail light harness was brittle due to age and required replacement at a cost of $ 228 labor and $186 for the parts.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic ex. The contact stated that the low beam headlights would not illuminate. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and they advised that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

**I am reporting this problem because I have noticed the same tail-lighting failure on dozens of seventh-generation Honda Civics now on the road. ** my 2005 Honda Civic 4-dr sedan failed its 2013 virginia safety inspection because the license-plate light and trunk-located brake lights (of which   Read details...


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