Overview & Reviews

Marking the changes for the 2009 Honda Civic are a slight nose and tail job, new wheel designs, a pair of new trim levels (LX-S and DX Value Package) and a number of high-tech enhancements (including Bluetooth availability and a USB audio input).

• Wide-ranging engine lineup offers both fuel efficiency and performance, roomy and refined interior, strong crash test scores, available as a sedan or coupe.

• Controversial gauge cluster design, Bluetooth and stability control only available on upper trims, slow acceleration times of Hybrid and GX models.

User Reviews:

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  Its just OK. - 2009 Honda Civic
  By inmassandri - October 1 - 4:54 pm

  I bought my silver LX-S sedan in June 10 with about 8k miles and a clean Carfax for less than $15k, which I thought was a great deal. I was coming out of a very big car (Dodge Magnum) and was considering this Civic model, as well as the Mazda3 hatchback. This is my 9th Honda or Acura product and I was expecting great things. I drive a lot...and 15 months later, this car now has 50k miles. Im not as happy with it as I thought Id be...mostly because I should have opted for a slightly larger car (like an Accord, Fusion, or Malibu). The reliability, however, has been perfect.

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  update ........30.000 mi - 2009 Honda Civic
  By erik25 - May 6 - 2:26 pm

  Have now driven 30.000 miles with it and it still drives as new.Also got a average of 41 mpg and sometimes 45 mpg,not bad for a gas car!! Just get 43 psi in your tires and i added some body panels under the car,helps to. The only thing i dont like about this car is the automatic transmission,shifts to much when i dont want it to,see they solved it on the new model,with a stronger torq converter.Its something i can live with,not a reason to sell it with these gas prices!

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  Not Bad - 2009 Honda Civic
  By sjet - December 31 - 10:54 am

  I leased a Honda Civic for the price and have not been too disappointed.

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  Pluses and Minuses - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Dude - September 9 - 2:00 am

  Overall, a good commuter car with good mileage. Averaging 30 mph for mixed driving and have gotten 42 on a road trip with no AC going. Has some mechanical\design issues.

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  Again an update -3 - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Erik - September 9 - 2:00 am

  After driving since February having 16,000 miles on it, it still drives as I bought it. And my average is still 41 mpg, this is the max when driving carefully but still maxium speeds on back roads and highway. Saw the reviews of mazda2 drivers and Ford fiesta, they dont get that high mileage I would think of purchase such a car. As I told before, drive it till it falls apart, hope so at 300,000 miles. No hybrid can drive cheaper as this car!

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  Wish I had never bought it - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Mike - August 25 - 8:27 pm

  Bought this car one year ago and within a couple months I began to regret it. First, the build quality is terrible. Within 6 months parts of the dashboard came loose and/or began to rattle, the front windows make strange noises when driving with them down, and in the winter I would hear metallic grinding noises when driving in cold weather. Also, if its been sitting for a few hours and I go to start the car, quite often it cranks for a long time, then doesnt start, regardless of outdoor temperature or how much fuel is in the tank. I bought a Honda so that I could trust it to last a long time and get me to work every day, but so far its failed at both. This was my first, and last Honda.

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  Good work car. - 2009 Honda Civic
  By ETB - August 20 - 11:39 am

  Good work car, getting 26 mpg in city. Dislike the 2 level dash, but hey, its a work car. Honda paint finish is sub par- but I knew that at purchase from past experience. Meets its purpose, Civics have historically been a reliable work car for me.

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  Good little car - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Seattle Dan - August 8 - 2:24 pm

  Had this for over a year now. We bought this car after testing driving Toyota corolla, huyndai elantra etc. Weve been getting about 29 mpg combined.

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  Good car but. - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Tom Furlong - July 11 - 8:59 am

  This car has been fine.BUT after having car for one year, accessory port started blowing fuses.I have been to dealer several times and they insist it is due to a verizon cell phone charger.I purchased an adapter per dealership fuses still blowing. Piazza honda in Drexel Hill, PA.GIVING ME THE RUNAROUND. Still trying to get fixed.

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  Happy Camper - 2009 Honda Civic
  By UTSAPAT23 - July 1 - 11:14 pm

  I have had my Civic for almost a year now and I must say that when it comes to GAS it has given me excellent miles for my bucks, pump once a week or every 9 days $32 max. This car has been driven to SA,TX 2 times, and SEATS start to hurt your back after a while, plus you cant avoid hearing the ROAD NOISE. too loud. Other than that, I did purchase this car for fuel economy and I have been happy thus far. Due to uncomfortable seats and my passengers struggling to get in and out of my car I am looking for a larger vehicle, BUT I do recommend the Honda Civic for those who like cute compact, gas saver and economical prices.