Overview & Reviews

In typical Honda fashion, the Civic receives a number of minor changes this year in order to keep it fresh. For the coupe and sedan, there's new exterior styling, including restyling for the front and rear bumpers, hood, headlights and grille. Inside, the audio speakers have been upgraded, extra sound deadening material has been added and floor mats are now standard in the LX and EX. The LX trim has slightly bigger wheels this year (15 inches) and standard keyless entry. A new value package contains air conditioning, a CD player and a new center console. For the Si hatchback, there are new headlight and taillight designs, larger 16-inch wheels and flashier interior trim. Like the regular sedan, the Civic Hybrid has updated styling, standard floor mats and improved speakers. It also has a new interior console with an armrest, adjustable rear headrests and a manual driver-seat height adjuster. Finally, all 2004 Honda Civic sedans and coupes have a new seatbelt reminder system.

• Fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly engines, roomy interior, reputation for durability and quality, impressive crash test scores.

• Top-of-the-line models are pricey, antilock brakes not available on DX or LX.

User Reviews:

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  zoom - 2004 Honda Civic
  By tivo - February 14 - 1:08 pm

  Ive the manual 5-spd, v. different driving- functioning than the automatic. Like a racing car. The control is magnificent, zip-zip here, there, everywhere - zoom, juice to spare, just downshift. Driving is easy, shifting smooth, cruise control great luxury. Cant imagine what more expensive autos are like! This athletic lean machine is for the tight human athletic lean machine who travels light, Slim. Extra poundage - not.

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  Good overall car - 2004 Honda Civic
  By jpc477 - October 18 - 10:14 pm

  This is a follow up from my first review. Ive had my car for 9 months. The gas mileage is wonderful - on a 2k round trip, I averaged 38-40mpg on the highway even through the mountains of TN! In FL, mpgs were closer to 45! Had a couple of service needs that I didnt quite expect so soon. O2 sensor at 63k & recently replaced the timing belt at 69k (but the car is 5 yrs old). Control arm bushings also need to be replaced. Mechanics said these are all typical for these Civics but overall theyre still some of the best cars out there. I wish it had more power. But this is the car to take on a long road trip!

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  My Black Civic - 2004 Honda Civic
  By Colin Thomas - September 18 - 10:00 am

  Overall I am vary happy with my 2004 Honda Civic EX 2 DR. It is a solid car.

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  Stage 1 Modified 04 Civic EX 5SP - 2004 Honda Civic
  By Acura Racer - August 25 - 9:50 am

  I purchased my Civic with its small 127HP 1.7L for my excessive commuting and the need for a gas economy car. After installing a cold-air intake, strut tower brace, stage 1 clutch, lightweight racing flywheel, iridium plugs, and gator belts it flies like a rocket and has an improved gas economy of 30CTY/43HWY. Although the cabin noise is very loud, it is well worth the 400-500 miles per $24 tank of gas. Plus, besides the mods I have only had to change fluids in this car and the periodic check over under the hood. The only exception was an O2 sensor. It is extremely LOW maintenance. Overall, its modern styling and economy are the best I have experienced between Honda/Acura over the years.

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  young of heart senior - 2004 Honda Civic
  By jackrhoda - August 22 - 2:00 am

  EXCELLENT handling,EXCELLENT steering, excellent seating, very good all around quality

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  hot in florida - 2004 Honda Civic
  By ocello - August 18 - 10:00 am

  the hybrid is the future i did have an suv whit about 15 mpg but i have to have a feather foot to avg 40 mpg but still a wonderful idea toyota does not use engine for slow city driving please explain thank you

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  Should have kept the Mazda - 2004 Honda Civic
  By 2004honda - August 12 - 11:31 am

  Before buying my 04 Honda ex I owned a 2002 Mazda Protege. The Mazda was much funner to drive, faster, sporty and gas mileage wasnt that different. This Honda is gutless I cant believe how slow it is. I hate the automatic downshift while breaking down hills. There are so many rattles in this car I dont know where to start. Road noise is really loud, same with the engine sounds like its working to hard. I think this is a good commuter car but not much past that. It looks pretty good but the build quality is not up to par for what a Honda should be. I would rate value to cost at a 5-6 with 10 being greatest value.

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  The best for price you pay - 2004 Honda Civic
  By Diwakar - June 29 - 3:30 am

  I owned this for over a year and this is my second honda. Loved this car so far. Not much power though, but gives me good mileage...

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  Japanese gas sipper - 2004 Honda Civic
  By sammyboy - May 29 - 2:00 am

  Bought my 2004 EX 4dr/Auto for $16,999 with 2.9 APR. Nice new style. I do prefer the Coupe, but hate having to move my seat back and forth for ear passangers. After 3K miles, I had not one complaint yet. It handles well even though they took away the front Double wishbone. With the new front suspensions setup, the car does rides on the softer side.

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  Awesome on the highway if you drive slow - 2004 Honda Civic
  By hovsolo - April 2 - 11:17 pm

  I bought this car for my 65 mile round trip commute. Its awesome on the highway if I drive at a constant speed. Going 80, Ill get about 42 mpg. 65-70 mph and it will be around 45-48 mpg. Be a pain to everyone else (55-60mph) and get 49-52 mpg. Acceleration is horrible, and so is the throttle response when trying to stomp on the accelerator pedal. Overall, this car does what it is intended to, be a great commuter. In addition, it is easy to drive at the limits because the low rolling resistance tires are always screaming at you.