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 car, not great - 2004 Honda Civic
  By steve lawrence - November 7 - 10:00 am

  Good car. Ive owned Hondas since 1980. Was somewhat surprised when I had to have the right front strut replaced (under warranty). Another problem is fuel guage which sometimes (about once a month)will read empty, even though there is gas in tank. Dealer says it is a design flaw and they dont know how to fix it. Otherwise, this is a reliable, solid car.

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  New 2006 Civic Coupe Review - 2006 Honda Civic
  By Lady - November 6 - 6:00 am

  Good driving, great handling. Perfect small car to drive since it is good on gas mileage as well,

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  Problems Honda Civic Transmissions - 2003 Honda Civic
  By b2cmu - November 5 - 3:40 am

  My 2003 Honda Civic LX was a great car until 60,000 miles. It began to shake as if riding on rumple strip before toll booth. I took it into dealer, who said could find nothing. I took it in a second time when they heard problem and changed transmission fluid. I have now been told there is a honda advisory about transmission problems on all Civics which is coming to light and of great concern as they have no fix. I finally got dealer to admit to problem, still in the shop

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  I Love this Car - 1997 Honda Civic
  By MARYLANDSBEST - November 4 - 5:04 pm

  The only thing I have to do is an occasional oil change. Im at 163,000 and it still runs well. I own a Lexus but I drive my Civic almost everyday. Ecept for sundays.

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  Great car so far - 2008 Honda Civic
  By utgolfer - November 4 - 4:10 pm

  I bought this car after reviewing and driving all the cars in this class and this was the best value for me. I was just looking for good gas mileage and good reliability. I love driving this car and it gets good gas mileage, so hopefully the reliability will be there over time(because its a Honda). Im not quite sure about the stereo built into the dash yet because if I want to upgrade to an aftermarket stereo, it will be almost impossible. The stereo sounds fine though, so an upgrade might not be necessary. The seats are a little uncomfortable, but they seem the same as other sporty cars - it doesnt bother me. Overall, Im very pleased with my purchase.

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  Very economical - 2008 Honda Civic
  By Brant - November 4 - 3:10 am

  Traded out of a V6 Accord due to my long daily commute and gas prices. Got 37 MPG first tank - 80% highway. This is a nice little economy car that is well equipped and reasonably entertaining to drive. I am 62" and could use a little more seat travel and the seats themselves wont be fun on long trips but that isnt what I bought the car for. The OEM Goodyear tires were "squishy" and didnt inspire confidence around corners or on the highway. I already swapped them out and am far more pleased with the replacements. My Accord had Michelin Pilot Exaltos and they served me well. The drive train is relatively refined and the 5 speed manual is less notchy than the 6 speed in my Accord.

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  Civic si - 2004 Honda Civic
  By davids4558 - November 3 - 10:00 am

  The Civic SI is a very fun car to drive. I had a 95 civic ex I traded in on this car. Its diffentaly a better car.

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  Beware Civic Transmission Problems - 1998 Honda Civic
  By Concerned - October 31 - 1:00 am

  I bought this car used with 66k miles and was the 3rd owner. Make sure to have your tran. checked before buying a Civic. After 13k miles and 7 months, having trans. problems (struggles on hills, doesnt accelerate, jerks into gear). Have had only minor repairs/maintenance. Driving pattern includes a lot of highway, back roads, and stop and go traffic. Only complaints is the ride, you feel everything and it rides like a truck when not on the highway. Overall good car but may purchase new car with A LOT more power.

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  happy honda customer - 1998 Honda Civic
  By DANIMAL - October 30 - 2:00 am

  I BOUGHT THIS CAR ON 11/5/98. BRAND NEW. AS OF 10/28/04, I HAVE PUT APPROXIMATELY 126,000 ON IT. I PUT 33,000 CITY MILES ON IT WITH 2 DELIVERY JOBS IN THE FIRST YEAR. THROUGHOUT OWNERSHIP, THE CAR HAS: 1) SEEN BUFFALO NY WINTERS 2) BEEN USED TO DELIVER PIZZAS WITH & 3) HAS SEEN SEVERAL THRUWAY MILES COMMUTING TO COLLEGE CAMPUSES. THIS CAR HAS SEEN A LOT...AND KEEPS ON KICKING. INCREDIBLE RELIABILITY! HAS NEVER BURNED A DROP OF OIL. I ONLY AM GETTING RID OF IT CUZ I WANT TO GET A BIGGER CAR. THIS IS PARTICULARLY PERFECT FOR A STUDENT. GOOD ON GAS..34CITY/42HIGHWAY

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  I-VTECH do u? - 2008 Honda Civic
  By jingoboy - October 30 - 12:40 am

  Nice car, Bang for the buck. I love it and wont trade it in for anything. I love the ride except for creaking noise of the plastics when I drive at low speeds. Road noise is pretty high.