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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  Excellent Car - 2010 Honda Civic
  By kstyle - April 9 - 8:05 am

  I traded in my truck for This car and what a deal they gave me. I asked for the TMV and the dealership didnt argue! They gave me what I asked for. I got the LX model $16,200 w/ automatic, wheel locks, mud guards, and the trunk trey. I wish it had an USB to hook an ipod to it but other than that what a deal. The gas mileage is good for around town but the highway is where you will really see the difference. Its comfortable but it could be more. The quality is great and it is a solid car. Its a Honda.

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  gas milege - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Todd - April 9 - 7:44 am

  I do not know how people get more mileage but I am getting 20 MPG driving city.

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  Silver 2009 Civic Si - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Civic Si - April 8 - 8:17 pm

  Overall I love my Civic Si but I want to write an objective review. My Si is comfortable, reliable and built with quality materials inside. Its fun to drive, however Ive gotten used to the 197 hp and weak 139 lb ft torque torque should be improved in the future. MPG varies depending on driver, I get between 17-21 mpg city. The paint is not the best. It will scratch quickly and rock chips cause more damage than it should. I spend too much time and $ trying to care for the paint/exterior. Im not bothered by the two-tier dashboard. A noticeable problem with Hondas is road noise. Exterior design is getting old, needs to be overhauled IMO.

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  Buyer beware! - 2007 Honda Civic
  By benjen879 - April 8 - 3:32 pm

  This engine has a TSB on it for cracked engine block! Let me tell you now that it gives no warning, does not overheat or sound off any alarms. One day you are driving and the next thing you know you will have radiator fluid spewing out. Honda realizes that the problem was a "bad casting" of the engine block but since this problem only seems to start occurring (very conveniently for Honda may I add) around 70-80,000 miles (which is out of warranty) they will NOT help you fix it. We are talking about putting $7500.00 worth of new engine in your almost brand new car.

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  Good Car So Far - 2000 Honda Civic
  By roland - April 6 - 6:43 pm

  There havent been any major troubles about this car. Ive had to replace the exhaust manifold and oxygen sensor which cost ~$200, however, that really improved fuel efficiency. Before, I was getting around 28 mpg, but after I replaced those two, Im getting 37 mpg on the highway. Because it has a small engine the car does not accelerate fast, however, it is pretty decent. The gas is quite sensitive as it has some special fuel injection system. This is an efficient car, but the seats leave much to be desired, they are a bit stiff. I had to buy padding for them.

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  Great bang for the buck - 2002 Honda Civic
  By Thad - April 6 - 1:14 pm

  After sifting through several thousand ads/scams for used Civics, I lucked into a cream puff EX w/ 31,000 original miles, w/out a nick, dent, or scratch. (rally red -- GREAT color!) Its the best looking, best performing used car Ive ever bought, and now that the weather is getting nicer, Im loving my sunroof. I put a remote starter (mandatory in Michigan winters),and a new set of tires on her, and she runs flawlessly,without a single rattle. No, its not a 328i, so handling and performance are held to a different standard. Also, I was surprised to find city mileage at only around 28mpg with the automatic. But I still love this little car, and better still, I love having NO PAYMENTS!

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  Okay car, needs work to make fun to own - 2008 Honda Civic
  By ExcuseI! - April 5 - 9:29 pm

  Bought the car used at a steal (fuel prices had come down and people had already migrated away from fuel efficient cars). Took it on a trip from VA to JAX and averaged 39.5mpg (!). However, the hills of CA and shorter commutes drop the mileage down to 20-25 mpg. For the (lack of) performance from the car I would expect better. My 2005 V6 Tacoma crew cab auto gets 17-20 mpg around town and has much better power. The ride is very loud and I feel the interior material quality isnt as good as my wifes old 1996 Civic (gone). There are scratches on the hard plastics in 1 year that werent there on the 10 year old Civic. However, it has many features for what we paid, but Civic needs a refresh.

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  Fun to drive, but BUYER BEWARE! - 2009 Honda Civic
  By Nathan - April 5 - 12:38 pm

  The car is fun to drive. It has good acceleration and corners very well. Gas mileage is pretty good, averaging around 33 mpg combined city and highway driving. BUYER BEWARE THE A/C CONDENSER. A week ago, I noticed that my A/C was not cooling. Called the dealership and they said that it was possibly a rock through the condenser. I took it in, and sure enough, a big hole in the A/C condenser. Cost of repair, $576. I did a Google search and apparently this is a common event that Honda will not address as a problem, not only on civic, but also accord and odyssey. They tell you to file a claim with your insurance company for their poor design. This is not what I expected from a Honda.

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  Spaceship or Car? - 2006 Honda Civic
  By allison88 - April 5 - 9:11 am

  I purchased used in Oct 09- Have loved it. I agree blind spots are a problem until you get used to them- took me about 2 months. It handled fine in the snow and hills of Pittsburgh. Standard tires were not great in the snow (and by snow I mean 2 feet) so I bought snow tires and didnt have any problem driving through unplowed streets! I love the sunroof, really makes up for the small windows in the backseat. Seats are really comfortable.

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  Love It ^_^ - 2008 Honda Civic
  By jdmforever - April 4 - 11:54 pm

  This is an amazing car. I bought it used, but in great shape. Its got lots of power, especially after 6,000 rpm. =] The interior is great, the seats feel amazing, and the six-speed is wonderful. It has great fuel mileage, considering the type of car it is. This car is surprisingly big on the inside, which is nice. The Si Sedan is the best car out there for the money, and its a Honda, so itll run forever!