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Common Problems with the
1999–2000 Honda Civic Mk6

We've identified 3 known issues that can affect the 1999–2000 Honda Civic Mk6. 3 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.

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Known Issues
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Serious
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The 1999–2000 period has 2 more issues than the Honda Civic Mk6 average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

Rear Arch and Sill Corrosion

SeriousBodywork & Rust

Rust around the rear arches, outer sills and floor edges is the big structural threat on Mk6 Civics.

Estimated cost: £400–£1,500Affects: 1995–2000Often appears around: Age-related

Typical symptoms

  • •Bubbling paint around rear arches
  • •Crusty sill seams

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Inspect jacking points and inner rear arch lips
  • ✓Read MOT history for repeated welding-related notes

Ignition Switch Electrical Failure

SeriousElectrics & Electronics

Premature wear of electrical contacts in the ignition switch can cause the engine to stall while driving or intermittent starting problems, affecting models built from 1997 to 2000.

Estimated cost: £100–£250Affects: 1997–2000Often appears around: 60,000–120,000 miles

Typical symptoms

  • •Engine cuts out while driving
  • •Intermittent starting issues
  • •Dashboard warning lights flickering

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Check if the ignition switch has been replaced
  • ✓Test for any flickering of dashboard lights
  • ✓Verify the car starts reliably on first turn

Rear Suspension Lower Arm Bolt Failure

SeriousSuspension & Chassis

A recall was issued for 5-door Civics built in 1999-2000 due to possible breakage of rear suspension lower arm bolts, which could lead to loss of rear suspension control.

Estimated cost: £0–£200Affects: 1999–2000Often appears around: Age-related

Typical symptoms

  • •Clunking from rear suspension
  • •Vague rear-end feel
  • •Uneven rear tyre wear

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Confirm recall work has been carried out
  • ✓Inspect rear lower arm bolts for replacement
  • ✓Check for any rear suspension noise on test drive

Buying Tips for the 1999 Honda Civic Mk6

  • ✓Check rear arches, sills and the floor around the rear trailing arm mounts very carefully.
  • ✓Listen for front suspension knocks and inspect lower ball joints.
  • ✓Intermittent starting or cutting-out often points to ignition-distributor issues.
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