Overview & Reviews

Since its launch in 1973, the Honda Civic has been one of the most popular compact cars sold in America. Its success can be attributed in large part to its consistently high level of quality inside and out and its long-standing reputation for reliability and low running costs. Impressive fuel economy and engaging performance have also played a role in making the Civic a top choice for many Americans.

The competition has largely caught up with Honda, though, and there are now many excellent small cars vying for your attention. Still, we continue to recommend the Civic due to its ergonomic interior layout, wide range of models and high resale value. For small-car shoppers in search of a solid used vehicle, the Honda Civic is certainly a smart choice, as its long production run and many variants make it easy to find what you want.

User Reviews:

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  Good Work or Run Around Town Car - 2004 Honda Civic
  By John - March 18 - 10:30 pm

  I bought this to drive to and from work because of the dependability and resale. This is my first Honda and I bought it with just 23K. It replaced my Ford Escort. Gas mileage is about 1 or 2 MPG better than 2002 Escort. It sits better and has better acceleration than the Escort. Honda gets about 32-36 MPG to and from work which is about 8 miles in town, 34 miles on freeway. I do not just drive it in town. It gets twice as good of MPG as my Mountaineer!

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  Sport/Economy - 2007 Honda Civic
  By Matt Weiler - March 18 - 4:54 pm

  Poor rear window visibility, picks up a lot of road noise, Auto transmission lugs in regular drive mode at 10-20 mph, unless you stomp on it.

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  5th Civic, big jump in refinement. - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Jay - March 18 - 3:26 pm

  This is my 5th Honda Civic. My 04 model was nice, but the refinement in ride, handling, quality, of this vehicle is a huge jump. This could easy have an Acura badge on it and cost thousands more. I am a very particular person and I have found little to complain about with this car. Alot of my previous grips with the 04 model have been met and or exceeded with the 06. I am very happy with the build and quality of this vehicle. No squeks or rattles, it drives smoothly, steering perfectly, its beyond anything I would expect at $18k, most near luxury cars do not feel this good.

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  I love my 2 door EX manual, magnesium - 2005 Honda Civic
  By Honda.F1 - March 18 - 10:41 am

  I was only going to buy a Honda or Acura. I was going to get a RSX but after much research I found they have known transmission problems. Do a google search and youll see. I wanted something more sporty than a Civic but in the end I decided I didnt want to mess with transmission problems over and over again. I read lots of horror stories about people trying to get dealerships to fix their RSX transmission and never getting it done right or saying they could not replicate the problem. Im very happy with my 05 EX 2 door manual. The only modification I want to do is get the Ground Control coilovers and Koni (yellow) adjustable shocks combination. And maybe a K&N intake for an extra 1-3 HP.

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  My First Car - 1994 Honda Civic
  By KoreanMofo - March 18 - 1:01 am

  I finally managed to get my first car. A 1994 Honda Civic EX coupe. This car was originally my uncles vehicle. I must say, it is a blast to have! I have a 5 speed manual transmission, and even though the engine is relatively small, I still enjoy dropping the clutch and lighting up the tires. As of right now, I have had no major problems with the vehicle other than a headlight went out, and my windshield fluid spray nozzles only shoot streams instead of spray.

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  Problems with Hybrid - 2003 Honda Civic
  By scomom - March 17 - 6:54 pm

  Having gone from a Jeep Wrangler to this car, I was not impressed w/the drive. Just very plain. It did get great mileage, but there are issues w/this car that are hard to find. The CVT transmission is bad and Honda avoided a recall by doing an extended warranty. It will not apply, however, if you have a salvage title like me. But apart from the $3100 transmission at 87k miles, the commutation sensor went out in about 4 months...$1300! My advice is to avoid the hybrids. What you save in gas you spend on costly repairs.

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  Basic, but very well done - 2005 Honda Civic
  By Kev in California - March 17 - 1:02 am

  Bought this car is Oct of 2004 and have had no issues with the car. It is not fast, but handles good. I wish they would have had a 5 door version of this at the time. The interior plastic scratches to easily. Interior noise can be high at times. I get 30-35 mpg with a mix of city and highway driving. The front break discs warped slightly. I had that problem with the 1998 Civic I had. Never had that issue with any brand of car I have owned which includes Mazda, Nissan, and Ford. If you want an excellent point A to point B car that will not break the bank, this is a great choice. I am sure there is a lemon 2005 Civic out there somewhere, but most people I know love the car. I love mine

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  Great Little Car - 2003 Honda Civic
  By luvmycivic - March 15 - 11:24 pm

  This car has lived up to its reputation. I have been averaging 43 mpg driving to and from work. You cant beat that!

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  2016 Honda Civic = PIECE OF CRAP - 2016 Honda Civic
  By Kwashaun Ward - March 15 - 9:43 pm

  I really had to stop myself from giving this vehicle all 1 stars throughout the rating, but I tried to be unbiased as possible. Long story short, after 5500 miles my fiance had to replace the entire transmission. Yes, everything was covered. But the total experience throughout the fixing process completely ruined my trust in Honda as a company. I took the car in for an oil change and to check the transmission (when putting the car in drive, it will take a few seconds then jump into gear). Not a big deal, but the car is brand new, so I took it right into the dealership. Checked in the car 6:30am. 9 am rolls around, still no word. After speaking to the rep, he said the tech was on the phone with Honda engineer because its a brand new model of the civic. Makes sense. After 2 days of me calling to check on the car, (not the dealership calling me to inform me) they finally put in the order for the trans without even calling me first. That was their first mistake. Then they said it will be in on a Friday, didnt show up until the following Wednesday. Luckily we were on vacation and didnt need the car anyway. The rep told me our civic was the first one to have this problem. I get it, things happen. But what did Honda do to regain our trust? One free oil change. We are currently looking for another vehicle now and never buying another Honda. Until this day, Honda still doesnt know whats wrong with the trans. I wouldnt recommend this car to my worse enemy.

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  Love this baby - 2009 Honda Civic
  By sandy - March 15 - 3:53 pm

  Just got through the break in period! Love this little car! I keep my cars till they die. Love to drive this car and have had other hondas 300000 + miles on them.