Honda Civic Reliability by Model Generation

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Year and Model	% of Average Repair Frequency
2016 - 2018 Honda Civic	Best 65% Worst	See problems for this generation Share on Facebook
2016 - 2018 Honda Civic		Best 65% Worst
2013 - 2015 Honda Civic	Best 16% Worst	See problems for this generation Share on Facebook
2013 - 2015 Honda Civic		Best 16% Worst
2012 Honda Civic	Best 41% Worst	See problems for this generation Share on Facebook
2012 Honda Civic		Best 41% Worst
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2006 - 2011 Honda Civic	Best 80% Worst	See problems for this generation Share on Facebook
2006 - 2011 Honda Civic		Best 80% Worst
2001 - 2005 Honda Civic	Best 93% Worst	See problems for this generation Share on Facebook
2001 - 2005 Honda Civic		Best 93% Worst

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TrueDelta Reviews the Reliability And Durability of the Honda Civic

Honda Civic Reliability And Durability: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The 2012 Honda Civic wasn't pretty. It wasn't fun to drive. It didn't ride well. It outsold all other compact sedans last year anyway. Why? Because it's a safe choice. It was "good enough," and Civics have almost always been highly reliable. Even with the changes for 2013, many of the car's parts remain similar if not identical to those used in the 2006 Civic, so there's no reason to expect this to change. The Dodge Dart might eventually prove to be reliable, but in its first model year, and based on a FIAT, it's currently a gamble. full 2013 Honda Civic review
2013	Judging from responses to our Car Reliability Survey, Volkswagens have become more reliable. But risk-averse car enthusiasts will continue to pick the Civic Si over the Jetta GLI. Though the averages aren't as far apart as they once were, and perceptions likely lag reality, the Civic has been reliable more consistently over the years. Your odds of getting a lemon aren't high with either car, but they're higher with with VW. We haven't crunched any numbers on the percentage of repairs that are not successful, but my sense is that VWs are also more likely to be difficult to fix if and when they do have problems. Then horror stories appear on the Internet, maintaining the widespread (if not entirely deserved) impression that recent Volkswagens are troublesome. full 2013 Honda Civic review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Honda Civic

Honda Civic Reliability And Durability: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	This is my fourth Civic and they have proven reliability. full 2011 Honda Civic review
2011	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	no problems full 2011 Honda Civic review
2011	2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	The only problem we ever had with this car was a bad front wheel hub and front pads at 42,000 miles. Everything else on this car was sturdy and worked well. full 2011 Honda Civic review
2010	2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	bulletproof reliability full 2010 Honda Civic review
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Remains to be seen. Bought on basis of good reputation for this car. full 2009 Honda Civic review
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	excellent full 2009 Honda Civic review
2009	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Reliable car. full 2009 Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	There are many good cars in this regard, but Honda is again one of the leaders, as well as having the least expensive parts for maintenance and repair, according to a CAA Survey a couple of years ago. full 2008 Honda Civic review
2008	2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	It is a low maintenance, low cost to own, and long lasting small vehicle that can be driven "worry free". full 2008 Honda Civic review
2008	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	They have a well-deserved excellent reputation. I had one several years ago and it just kept going. Sold it with 134k with the original clutch. Replaced the water pump, a dash switch, and the horn in eleven years. full 2008 Honda Civic review
Honda Civic Reliability And Durability: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	clutch should not go out in 9k miles full 2008 Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	little things go wrong full 2007 Honda Civic review
2007	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Had an oil leak at 27,000 miles that required warranty work. It was a known problem. On returning home I found the engine grounding strap had not been reattached. full 2007 Honda Civic review
2007	2dr Coupe 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Came off the lot with many rattles and squeaks. Had to have both rear bearings replaced and had a third gear issue. Had to have transmission rebuilt to repair 3rd gear. full 2007 Honda Civic review
2006	2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Major rear suspension problems that Honda refused to correct under Warranty. Definately my last Honda. I had to replace the rear control arms out of my own pocket full 2006 Honda Civic review
Honda Civic Reliability And Durability: Neutral
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	I have had few to no reliability issues. There are regular wear items that when driven hard will wear out faster, but otherwise, these are relatively bullet-proof. Honda's engineers really know what they're doing. I have never had an issue where something broke and I said, "Why wasn't that component made strong enough?" It's always something like, "Ooh. The brakes are pulsing really badly. Welp... I guess that's what happens when you use cheap, aftermarket brake hardware in heavy traffic." Just be sure to check your oil level every 500 miles or so if you're driving it hard on shorter, around-town trips. It'll drink some oil in that case. Long trips aren't a concern, though. full 2009 Honda Civic review