Honda Civic reviews

I love my Honda Civic, it’s comfy, cheap to run and a joy to drive.  However, just as the car turned 4 years old I noticed the paint had started to peel off on either side of the windscreen.  When I challenged Honda they confirmed it is out of warranty.  At first I thought it was a fault with my car but after lengthy discussions with Honda I think this may be a wider problem with Honda.  Therefore if you are thinking of a civic for your next car I just wanted to make people aware of this problem as now I have a panel that’s going bald

I have owned the car for 10 months and covered 22000 miles mainly motorway and enjoyed every mile driven regarding the car that is. I purposely sought out the 2.2 diesel which is no longer produced pity really as it's a fabulous engine when warmed up pulls like a train and my overall average mpg is 55.8 which I find amazing as I do not hang around while not exceeding the speed limit. I love the colourful dash and the wrap around feeling behind the wheel it just seems so very comfortable and driving long distances is effortless. The boot space and rear seating is good for a relatively small car the seat folding combinations make it quite a capable load carrier in terms of volume. The only gripe I have is the lack of a spare wheel or space saver which is quite common nowadays there is an emergency inflation kit but I had a tear in my tyre wall as a result of hitting a pot hole which was too large for the fluid to fix resulting in a roadside rescue to a tyre depot to buy a new one. Overall I love the Honda and would almost certainly buy another one on my past experiences of this one.

The 2.2 Civic combines a set of characteristics that are probably unique in the class when it came out. It's highly economical, quick, grippy, and generally refined. I drove a 2013 1.6 Civic diesel and found it bland. Not particularly refined, a harsh engine when accelerating, and a generally average drive. The 2.2 seems so much smoother, faster, and refined. The steering is direct and positive, without being nervous. I am unsure why reviewers think it lacks 'feel'. Perhaps in a slide on a track it does but on roads it is good. The level of road holding is surprising. Higher than my previous Volvo S60 on lower profile tyres which I regarded as swift around corners. How the car generates the level of grip on high profile 16 in tyres is difficult to comprehend. If really leant on round tight corners at speed the weight of the engine can be felt as wanting to go straight on but this can easily be countered by applying more lock. On sweeping fast corners it feels entirely neutral so this issue does not often arise. The ride is good at slow/medium speeds despite the torsion rear end. Better than my my Volvo S60. However, a weakness of the car is that it pitches on the rear suspension over uneven surfaces. And at speed it does not have the massive stability of the Volvo and its directional stability. But it is a good motor way cruiser not at least in the near absence of wind noise and relatively low tyre noise. The engine is superb. Revvy, very smooth, with virtually no lag. It hurtles the car forward at a surprising rate of knots. Once above 20 mph it is very quiet as well. The quality of the exterior is superb, as are the aerodynamics, and the interior is good at the price level. In general the level of engineering and thought that has gone into the car is first rate. It will also probably prove to be be the most reliable diesel that can be bought. Golfs and the Focus lack the engineering integrity of the Honda. I found the driver seat very comfortable but I could not straighten my left leg when resting my foot on the foot rest. Apart from this, and the pitching ride - a result of the relatively crude rear suspension I presume - an outstanding car that is refined, fun to drive, and economical. It has a feeling of quality.

Very pleased with the reliability and performance of this car. Has now done over 150,000 miles and still going strong.

The first Honda I have owned, very impressive,good performance, very reliable and cheap to maintain. Most certainly not the last Honda.

Simply superb.

I have owned my Civic for 6 years now.It has been very reliable, has good performance and reasonable fuel economy. It hasn't been perfect however, soon after I bought the car the ABS control module became faulty. I talked to the Honda dealer who told me that the job would cost £1800! Luckily my brother works for a garage and he got hold of a second hand unit for £85. To sum up, it is a generally very good car, but parts can be expensive.

I purchased my Honda on recommendation of a mechanic. I had not had a Honda before having been driving 44 years. My next car when I retire will be a Honda. Reliable, spacious and comfortable

Second Civic we have owned both giving us peace of mind on reliability and running costs whilst still being s drivers car

Now 13 years old, my little Honda may have the odd scratch and scrape but it passes the MOT every year rarely with anything wrong. ( in fact, most years it sails through with absolutely nothing wrong). It has a winter service every year but other than that, I do nothing. Embarassingly, I don't even know how to open the bonnet. It performs really well too- quick off the mark at traffic lights which surprises other drivers. Amazing for an automatic I'm told. I dread the day it dies.

I have had my car for many years and it is still efficient, reliable and very comfortable.

Superb vehicle - 37,400 miles only in thirteen years!

Great reliability and comfort. Excellent dealer customer service. Looking forward to my next Honda - the 2017 Civic or the new HRV

The Honda Civic, in my experience, is an extremely reliable car. It does what every driver desires. It starts when you want to leave and you have no doubt that it will get you to your destination in comfort. It also handles extremely well. The driver would have to do something extremely silly in order to lose control of the vehicle.

It's the best performance car I've ever had, and the reliability is excellent.

I find the Honda Civic Hybrid a very economical vehicle to run. Hugh savings on fuel cost and VED. Although insurance is a bit higher than previous vehicle, Volvo S40. The ride is a bit harsh and on uneven road surfaces, and the vehicle is a bit skittish due to a slightly hard suspension set up. However when the highway surface is good the ride is vastly improved. When the electric motor is operating the ride is extremely quiet. Good space within the vehicle, boot/trunk space adequate with plenty of hideaways within the cabin. EX model has sat nav which is easy to use, once familiar with the set-up. Being IMA (integrated motor assist) there is no need to rely on a charging point to charge battery, the petrol engine does this.

I was so pleased with my first Honda Civic that when the time came to replace it after 5 years, I opted for another one with the same engine and transmission. Rear visibility is much improved and the addition of a rear wiper was long overdue. Still not over-enamoured with the digital speedometer but am now used to it. Love the comfortable ride and surefootedness on the road. Love the boot capacity and the way the rear seats fold down flat. Love the power, flexibility and acceleration of the 1.8 l petrol engine. Pleased with 45mpg fuel economy on long runs and like the way the car gives instantaneous feedback on fuel consumption. Gives about 34mpg on average when doing a lot of short runs in stop-start traffic but that is to be expected. I find the local dealership gives good service too which is another plus.

We bought this car as an ex showroom demo model in 2005. Main work has been routine maintenance such as oil/filter changes and tyre renewal. Plus a couple of minor accidental dents fixed. This car has run and run with almost no breakdowns for more than 10 years now. It looks old school and lacks many of the features we have come to expect in more modern cars, no GPS, no MP3, no parking aids but I still love to drive it. Plus points: Despite it's rather bland styling it is a performance car. The main giveaway is the red 'S-type badge' and, on our car, the low profile Pirelli tyres on alloy wheels. The eager VTEC 2 litre engine supplying 157 bhp makes for safe overtaking and, yes I admit it, fun driving on the open road. This S-type variant is not so common as it's R-type cousin but is less of a hard bone shaking ride and performance is only slightly lower. Top speed claimed is 130+ mph plus but I've never had the bottle (or off road track) to check that. Minus points: Oh dear, that enormous turning circle makes for laborious parking. Fuel economy is old skool and reflected in the mediocre emission figures leading to a steep excise license fee of 200+ pounds. Ride is, er firm. You really have to be careful over speed humps. This is somewhat compensated for by the lovely clean cornering at speed.

Economical but has zing when you need it. Comfortable with everything close to hand. Massive storage capacity for a medium sized car. Cheap Road tax and insurance group, economy figures not miles away from official figures.

I lost my lovely MX5 to enable me to transport my dog after my husband died, so my opinion is biased . My son tells me there is no power steering,and the huge driving wheel make me think I am driving a bus! It is sturdy,does the job for my dog, and has not ever let me down so far. I should not grumble but I did enjoy the Mazda! I would like to see where the car starts and ends