The Honda Civic is surprisingly very reliable, however, that does not mean they are all problem free. I am not saying do not buy one. I am simply trying to help people either diagnose issues they may have and help others with inspecting the car before their purchase. Too many haters here in the comment section 😂
TH-cam deletes rude/aggressive/cursing comments automatically. I rarely ever delete comments myself. And, I saw that. It really makes a lot of sense. I’ve seen those comments and I actually get a lot of those ignorant comments myself on some of my videos. There are always those types of people who cant see your point of view. Hope you are well!
I am not saying don’t buy one, my friend. I’m stating that if issues pop up, these are most likely the issues. And, a lot of people have validated all the issues.
I had the visor issue and my headliner sagging quite a bit. Another thing that I’ve seen on many 8th gen Civics is the weather stripping deteriorating everywhere but especially on the sides of the windshield. Nonetheless my 09 Civic has 110K and has never given me any problems in its 13 years of service. Still drives like new!
The headliner is an easy fix. My wife and I put red and white plaid on it 😅 I took the visors out because race car lol. #weightreduction With the weatherstripping, another easy fix. That part is pretty easy to find and install. Couple easy projects to fix the car up! Cheers 🍻
Yep I have the problem with the windshield molding also. Called the dealer, and those 2 side strips were quoted at around $400. The parts person was just as shocked as I was.
@@Maggot00679 Honda should have had a recall on the 2006 Honda Civics there were so many cracked engine blocks in that model year. It really took to the 2010 model year to fix the problem.
Awesome! I just ran into a guy today about 2 hours ago who has a baby blue 2008 Honda Civic I think he said DX, maybe he said EX... but it looks so smooth... all he did was have it painted and put cool white rims on it and a muffler... and tinted windows. Look like the front was lowered a little bit too... looks so cool... do you know if they 2011 model has same look or do you recommend another model in this generation? I am looking to get 2008 unless one of the others is better to 2011.
@@MikeKollin 2008 is a great reliable car. If you can buy one with normal miles for its year and has had regular routine maintain eye I would buy one! Sorry for the late response.
I am a student and looking forward to buy a 2006 Honda Civic with 280k miles on it for $3500, single owner and no accidents. Should I buy it ?? The dealer mentioned it is sold as-is and he mentioned it twice.
i have an 06 honda civic and i absolutely love the car the drive, the milage, the looks, everything... when you mentioned the crack in the block i felt that one because the same thing has happened to my car.. the way it happened isi got service done at honda and my car was around the early stages of 100k miles and since this is my first car im not knowledge able in parts and what needed to be changed plus honda should of brought it up since they was working under the hood, anyway i was driving to this place about an hour away and some time between than my water pump failed and i wasn't aware of it so i drove the car hot and when i did it cracked the block.. took it to honda and they told me it will be $3k+ for a new motor/used one and i laughed at them.. im still dealing with the issue now and it has 160k miles.. if you don't mind paying $7 in coolant a month it should last till 200k+ miles.. my block started with one crack and broke open to two.. granted i tried fixing one side with jb weld and it failed miserably it still runs fine and im not about to drop $3k into a new motor id rather put that twords a newer model and never deal with that again... but figured id put my personal experience with the infamous "block leak" and tell you honda will no longer be on your side...
So far, the only problems I have had with my 2010 Civic are minor: the seatbelt retractor has lost some strength, so I have to be careful about the belt getting caught in the door. The white paint has held up, but the black trim is looking a bit ratty.
'06 EX - Cracked engine block, engine mounts, gaskets, clear coat failure. I swear, I must have bought one that wasn't reliable because I've had other issues. Serpentine belts, wheel bearings, tie rods. Still have it for 16 years. 144k miles. Still cheaper to repair than to drop 30-40k on a newer car. I'm jealous for those who have this vehicle and barely had any issues.
I personally own a 2006 Honda Civic bought it new I have 358,657 miles on it and it’s original, last week I replace the starter the first major issue since I’ve had it, the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned. I also have a picture of the odometer at 333,333 and 3tenths I was on Indiana 33, 33 minutes from home, yea buddy, true to the best of my knowledge
I bought a 2007 Civic & within 24 hrs the engine overheated cuz coolant was leaking. I was scammed by the stealership I got it from 🤣 I somehow managed to get them to replace the engine (still at the mechanic) but not too sure if I should trust the car back in my hands. It only had 69k miles on it!!
The only issue I ran into with this car is driving down the road with no lights on. Led dash can't tell there, the dash is always lit. Fog lights will confuse you at times those are always on, and blend in with street lights and other things. Fix: took fog lights out no highbeams but need lights on at night more so no one crashes into me.
Driving a 07’ civic ex. 98,000 miles. Have had the sun visor issue, engine mounts, and the paint on my roof looks like the pic…other than that only major issue was a new starter at the 10yr mark which is expected. Best purchase ever.
I’ve only had brake issues. Interior and exterior is a different story 😆 mine is a 2011. Haven’t had any paint issues, except the black paint around the windows. My gas cap fell off the same time period the ceiling liner fell and the middle console broke. Also, before that, the weather stripping. Hey, it was 11 years old, and nothing too big.
2010 civic si just passed 200k miles. Outside of normal maintenance, the only things changed is MAF sensor around 150k and clutch at 200k. I did perform the clutch master adjustment to eliminate 2nd to 3rd gear grind. Original owner here.
I have a 2011 civic coupe getting close to 98,000 miles. Other than normal maintenance, I have had no problems at all. Before this I had a 2003 civic and the only problem with that was the front struts which were replaced under warranty.
Haha, one of our 2006 Civic LX had a faulty driver side sun visor after 4 - 5 years. The power steering failed catastrophically at around 110000 miles. Roof and trunk paint was very poor, clear coat failed in about 8 years, otherwise it was well cared for. Poor quality paint allowed for rust to form, usually near panel gaps at the bumpers/wheel wells. Very minor trans issues/gremlins at ~70k miles. Mysterious lingering in 3rd gear, hesitation in shifting into 4th. After a drain and fill it basically disappeared. Otherwise, I'm very happy with all of my Honda vehicles because I fix my own things. I was previously a GM guy, but came to appreciate the general reliability of Honda and to some extent some Toyota cars.
This video is not saying every Honda will have these issues. I do emphasize that these videos are to help educate potential buyers so they know what to look for.
Should also mention the front bumpers get messed up because of how low the front end sits to the ground. Wasnt only my Civic. You always see the side of the bumpers pop out.
257k on 2006 base model, replaced oil, brakes, tires, plugs, regularly. Other than that had to put in a new steering wheel oil hose which was busted due to extreme cold temperatures. Thats it but i know in future need to spend on engine belt also. Drives smooth and feels like a tank , really solid after all these years
I have a 2006 civic lx. I bought brand new. It's a piece of feces. Visors are broken had them replace always kept braking, interior plastic falling apart, stereo doesn't work, engine mount failed at 30k miles, rotors failed at 60k, multiple brake replacements car only has 92k miles, can't keep alignment, changed shocks 3 times, replaced control arms , still rides harsh, paint is horrible, air bag failed., a.c compressor failed, alternator failed, thermostat failed, power steering pump leaking, belts worn out, multiple headlights replacement, headlight plastic wears out fast, drum brakes failed, infotainment buttons failed, rotors failed, throttle body and combustion system failed, the car is garbage. Hondas are being made in china and u.s are not the same quality as being made in Japan. Honda is making cheaper cars by the years
I absolutely love my 2011 Honda Civic. I got my first real problem. Mechanic said he needs to replace a few transmission lines?? He said it will be expensive because you can only get them from the dealer?? Any advice? Have you heard of this before? It does have over 230,000 miles but still was driving like a small race car. Takes the turns so good! ❤❤❤❤
Guys I beg you learn to change your Transmission oil (and FILTER this is a little harder but change it!) power steering fluid and coolant. It's insanely easy. I'd just pay for the breaks to get done.
#3 2006 Si its the stock cmc with faulty delay valve, thus hybrid/ktune sells the em1 si cmc. The cable bushings, base shifter, short shift adpater help too & course change tran fluid, #4 eps light comes on & off somtimes may just need reprogramming at dealer
I love my 06 coupe handles good. Outruns that cockroach Corolla 😂 anyday of the week. Accelerates, handles and shifts smoothly. Best daily driver ever. ❤❤❤
Not my experience at all. Have a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid at 165,000 miles. Number of repairs I have paid for in about 15 years? ZERO. Mileage - up to 50 MPG. The control arm isue was handled via recall a gazillion years ago. Hybrid battery pack was replaced under warranty. The driver side sun visor does not stay all the way up --but is not falling down. There are some minor paint issues on the trunk fin-but nothing like what is in this video. I am sure I will have some repairs some day - but can only wish that all my past and future vehicles were this inexpensive to maintain. From new, the car has cost about $122/month averaged out over time and the gas savings has made the car essentially about $60/month relative to the Volvo I was driving prior ( which also had some real expense to maintain too ).
I had a 1998 Civic LX that was fabulous until someone hit it and totalled it....I then bought a low mileage 2009 Civic LX and will never buy another one....this one has persistent leaks in the trunk and drivers side front floor...its always had door props that do not reliably hold the doors propped open securely...was even doing this when I got it in 2012 at only 31,000 miles.... I think it was a Monday Morning car. Ugh....no more Civics for me...
I bought a 2008 from my friend. Engine went out because it over heated due to the car running out of coolant. Honda would not fix it because it was too old. Stupid warranty did not want to fix it.
There was a TSB for the paint but most people were not aware of it. I had my 08 Civic Si repainted because i started getting crow feet cracking on the whole car.
My 2011 has only ever need breaks and bearings, it has 111,500 miles. And tbh the bearings might not have been necessary, I just got new snow tires that are noisy
In 2008 I bought my civic si sedan new .Had the sun visor replaced AC replaced ,and that crappy water based spray paint job they did on them .Other wise perfect love this Honda .
I have the 09 and both sun visors are out, they both hang down all the time, and both clips that hold them in the front position are also broken, just a massively bad design of a very small and cheap part, but really used a lot all the time, so not really the spot you want to cheap out on.
Shopping for a coupe now for this gen. Plan to 'mad max/punisher/batman' tf out of it's look if I can handle the work and get it to where I want. That way on the rural dirt roads I have to drive on, i'll just look cooler when dirty. Just have to get the coupe cus fender flares look trash on a four door on the back end.
I've had my 2006 for 14 years. No real problems, but the sun visor does fall. It has 340,000 miles and runs like it did the day I bought it. The most reliable car i have ever owned.
I picked up this model back in 2008 when it had 44,000 miles. It's 2021 it still running strong at 189,000 miles. Only problem I had is worn front struts, failed starter and blow cv axles. All fixed and everything is maintained through service manual. This car definitely worth the buy.
I get a scraping/squeaking/clicking noise when I turn left or merge left or when I am goin straight, the only time it stops is when I hit the brakes or turn right, could that be the cv axle? The noise I originating from that area in the front driver side.
Lol I’m watching this vid just to see what BS is mentioned, BIG Honda guy here, the 8th gen civic is praised as one of the greatest generations ever of the car. I’ve owned two of them in the past 5 years and own one currently. Never had an issue aside from struts and the normal maintenance, he is speaking truth about the 3rd gear issue on the manual trannys. Mine doesn’t have that issue though, the SI models have EPS so... no power steering pump to go bad on those.
@@MrWeshill I have a 02 em2 5th gen have it 2 years now drove up to LA prolly drove back low coolant over heated a little then I did coolant swap changed thermostat now it's fine never had a prob since prolly gonna need a clutch soon tho too many burnouts lol
I am borrowing an 06 civic which currently has 204,000 and drives really nice. No, noticeable oil issues or engine issues, no major transmission slipping. I believe it has the r18 engine and automatic transmission. The interior is pretty nice. Good car.
@@antiquefuturistic yes that is 100% true, sold my 2011 coupe with the royal blue pearl paint (navy blue) earlier this month and the clear was peeling like crazy. Car was an absolute tank though and could take anything that was thrown at it. Took it all over the country when the air force had me move and it never let me down.
My 86 year old mother has a 2006 with 7400 miles, went to get her a battery put in and the technician was struggling with the dash, I walked out and said, no that’s not the trip odometer, it’s the actual miles.
I love my 2007 Honda Civic Coupe EX, bought it at 100k a little over a year ago and now at 146k and I loveee it still and I do all the oil changes, engine mounts, brakes basic tune ups myself always on time to keep those MPG (30-40) 😳. I drive a lot here in California and enjoy life with my baby (civic)😅.
Own two of these both coupes 07 and 09 great reliability and economy. Both have had motor mounts and third brake lights replaced. Radios also have issues but still work. 07 has 235k and 09 has 150k everything else has been routine maintainence would buy both again in a heartbeat
Radio issues will eventually lead to failure. I'm surprised this did not make the list. Also, cabin air blower motor and cabin air flow direction mechanism are common issues.
I love my 2011 Civic manual, no issues at all aside from the left rear wheel bearing at 110K. This car is so smooth to drive. I find that buying a car at the end of the model cycle helps to avoid common issues.
I have a 2011 Civic and after 12 I had my first part failure , the thermostat failed open after 134,000 miles and it was due for a coolant flush and change anyway , so I would call that unbelievably reliable and yes my paint is still great !
I literally have had none of these issues except for the motor mount issue, and that one is surprisingly easy to fix. These cars are very reliable. The only other issue I have had was a couple batteries needing replaced, a valve cover gasket, and then a starter, but those are all preventive maintenance issues that occur on ANY vehicle. I have around 190k on my 08 Civic EX coupe and it's still running strong. Though the issues in this video can potentially happen, they are still pretty rare issues
Update: I did end up running into the cheap visor falling apart on me lmao. Just went to the junkyard and got another one for $10. Sucked but it wasn't a big deal
My 2011 has had zero issues outside of normal wear and tear and minor accidents still runs like new after 180k plus miles best most reliable car I have owned
I have Civic 1.8 ES sedan (Japanese market) and never had any issues from the video. With this car you don't have to worry about anything! Just fill up the tank and drive, drive, drive forever.
The Honda Civic is surprisingly very reliable, however, that does not mean they are all problem free.
I am not saying do not buy one.
I am simply trying to help people either diagnose issues they may have and help others with inspecting the car before their purchase.
Too many haters here in the comment section 😂
TH-cam deletes rude/aggressive/cursing comments automatically. I rarely ever delete comments myself.
And, I saw that. It really makes a lot of sense. I’ve seen those comments and I actually get a lot of those ignorant comments myself on some of my videos. There are always those types of people who cant see your point of view.
Hope you are well!
I think the comments tell a different story than the video ...
I am not saying don’t buy one, my friend. I’m stating that if issues pop up, these are most likely the issues. And, a lot of people have validated all the issues.
Nothing surprising about the reliability Honda has been reliable since the first production Civic hit our Shores
thank you
Loudward: "My car is from 2006 so its practically new!"
I’ve got 548,000 miles on my 2007 Honda Civic , original engine & transmission
Legendary numbers. ✊
Are u kidding me??
That’s crazy lol 💪🏾
Damn
cap
I had the visor issue and my headliner sagging quite a bit. Another thing that I’ve seen on many 8th gen Civics is the weather stripping deteriorating everywhere but especially on the sides of the windshield. Nonetheless my 09 Civic has 110K and has never given me any problems in its 13 years of service. Still drives like new!
The headliner is an easy fix. My wife and I put red and white plaid on it 😅
I took the visors out because race car lol. #weightreduction
With the weatherstripping, another easy fix. That part is pretty easy to find and install.
Couple easy projects to fix the car up! Cheers 🍻
Yep I have the problem with the windshield molding also. Called the dealer, and those 2 side strips were quoted at around $400. The parts person was just as shocked as I was.
@@Maggot00679 Just clean the weather-stripping and rub ATP AT-205 Re-Seal on it.
@@parkerbohnn mine got to the point of falling apart and cracking so I wish I could have just done that. Thanks for the tip though 🍻
@@Maggot00679 Honda should have had a recall on the 2006 Honda Civics there were so many cracked engine blocks in that model year. It really took to the 2010 model year to fix the problem.
I love my 2008 Honda Civic Sedan EX! 161000 miles runs like a champ!
Awesome! I just ran into a guy today about 2 hours ago who has a baby blue 2008 Honda Civic I think he said DX, maybe he said EX... but it looks so smooth... all he did was have it painted and put cool white rims on it and a muffler... and tinted windows. Look like the front was lowered a little bit too... looks so cool... do you know if they 2011 model has same look or do you recommend another model in this generation? I am looking to get 2008 unless one of the others is better to 2011.
Yesss I have a 2006 sedan ex with 131k!! She’s beautiful
@@MikeKollin 2008 is a great reliable car. If you can buy one with normal miles for its year and has had regular routine maintain eye I would buy one! Sorry for the late response.
I have a 2006 Honda Civic and it had only 33K miles back in 2017 and today it has 55K miles. It still runs like a champ! 🙂
I just bought one with 70000
400k on my 08 Civic. No major repairs so far. I Just change the oil using full synthetic oil 🤷🏻♂️
WOW
That’s all you do?
@@jonsnow2661 well I have drained and refilled the transmission oil when the service code requires it. Changed spark plugs a few times too.
I am a student and looking forward to buy a 2006 Honda Civic with 280k miles on it for $3500, single owner and no accidents. Should I buy it ?? The dealer mentioned it is sold as-is and he mentioned it twice.
If you have the cash, I would go private seller.. probably find one with much lower miles
i have an 06 honda civic and i absolutely love the car the drive, the milage, the looks, everything... when you mentioned the crack in the block i felt that one because the same thing has happened to my car.. the way it happened isi got service done at honda and my car was around the early stages of 100k miles and since this is my first car im not knowledge able in parts and what needed to be changed plus honda should of brought it up since they was working under the hood, anyway i was driving to this place about an hour away and some time between than my water pump failed and i wasn't aware of it so i drove the car hot and when i did it cracked the block.. took it to honda and they told me it will be $3k+ for a new motor/used one and i laughed at them.. im still dealing with the issue now and it has 160k miles.. if you don't mind paying $7 in coolant a month it should last till 200k+ miles.. my block started with one crack and broke open to two.. granted i tried fixing one side with jb weld and it failed miserably it still runs fine and im not about to drop $3k into a new motor id rather put that twords a newer model and never deal with that again... but figured id put my personal experience with the infamous "block leak" and tell you honda will no longer be on your side...
jb weld extreme heat for mufflers may have worked. You probably used the basic jb weld.
I just got a 2008 honda civic with 160k miles on it. Thing runs amazing 👏 🙌
My 2006 Honda Civic is still as wonderful today as the day I drove her off the lot in October of 2005.
I'm looking at one tomorrow
I have a 2008 hinda civic si for 7 years only replaced alternator and battery. Other than regular tune ups..best car I've owned
Same
I have 2013 Honda civic EX . 230,000km on board and still going like new..no issue at all.1.8L automictic.
My 2011 Honda LX has 218k miles. Only issues, visor, dashboard light has short, goes on and off sporadically. Besides that it’s been great!
So far, the only problems I have had with my 2010 Civic are minor: the seatbelt retractor has lost some strength, so I have to be careful about the belt getting caught in the door. The white paint has held up, but the black trim is looking a bit ratty.
'06 EX - Cracked engine block, engine mounts, gaskets, clear coat failure. I swear, I must have bought one that wasn't reliable because I've had other issues. Serpentine belts, wheel bearings, tie rods. Still have it for 16 years. 144k miles. Still cheaper to repair than to drop 30-40k on a newer car. I'm jealous for those who have this vehicle and barely had any issues.
I have the 06 ex with your same similar exact issues…one issue after another…
@@lorenzobyers7361 Damn. Well. That will teach me never to buy a car in its 1st year of the new generation.
@@Gropmag215 I definitely agree!!!
The most persistent problem I see with this generation Civic is paint fade and peeling clearcoat.
Never had any issues with mine being boosted for the last year solid car 2011 fa5🤘🏾
my 2006 bought new had cracked engine block at 52K miles. Honda replaced it for free even though it was outside warranty. now I have a 2016 Civic.
I personally own a 2006 Honda Civic bought it new I have 358,657 miles on it and it’s original, last week I replace the starter the first major issue since I’ve had it, the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned. I also have a picture of the odometer at 333,333 and 3tenths I was on Indiana 33, 33 minutes from home, yea buddy, true to the best of my knowledge
Auto or manual?
@@brandonidrovo6348 AUTO….yep..tranny still good…..i never flushed it…oh well
2006 HONDA CIVIC 🗣🗣🗣
I bought a 2007 Civic & within 24 hrs the engine overheated cuz coolant was leaking.
I was scammed by the stealership I got it from 🤣
I somehow managed to get them to replace the engine (still at the mechanic) but not too sure if I should trust the car back in my hands.
It only had 69k miles on it!!
The only issue I ran into with this car is driving down the road with no lights on.
Led dash can't tell there, the dash is always lit. Fog lights will confuse you at times those are always on, and blend in with street lights and other things.
Fix: took fog lights out no highbeams but need lights on at night more so no one crashes into me.
Driving a 07’ civic ex. 98,000 miles. Have had the sun visor issue, engine mounts, and the paint on my roof looks like the pic…other than that only major issue was a new starter at the 10yr mark which is expected. Best purchase ever.
I’ve only had brake issues. Interior and exterior is a different story 😆 mine is a 2011. Haven’t had any paint issues, except the black paint around the windows. My gas cap fell off the same time period the ceiling liner fell and the middle console broke. Also, before that, the weather stripping. Hey, it was 11 years old, and nothing too big.
2010 civic si just passed 200k miles. Outside of normal maintenance, the only things changed is MAF sensor around 150k and clutch at 200k. I did perform the clutch master adjustment to eliminate 2nd to 3rd gear grind. Original owner here.
I have a 2011, and I replaced both visors in 2021. I thought it was the Florida heat that created those visor bulges. Great video. Thank you!
I have a 2011 civic coupe getting close to 98,000 miles. Other than normal maintenance, I have had no problems at all. Before this I had a 2003 civic and the only problem with that was the front struts which were replaced under warranty.
Haha, one of our 2006 Civic LX had a faulty driver side sun visor after 4 - 5 years.
The power steering failed catastrophically at around 110000 miles.
Roof and trunk paint was very poor, clear coat failed in about 8 years, otherwise it was well cared for. Poor quality paint allowed for rust to form, usually near panel gaps at the bumpers/wheel wells.
Very minor trans issues/gremlins at ~70k miles. Mysterious lingering in 3rd gear, hesitation in shifting into 4th. After a drain and fill it basically disappeared.
Otherwise, I'm very happy with all of my Honda vehicles because I fix my own things. I was previously a GM guy, but came to appreciate the general reliability of Honda and to some extent some Toyota cars.
Hi, the AC relay is also a common issue with those, really easy to fix.
The compressor sits in front of the radiator so it gets destroyed by rocks. Also the in-cabin HVAC control panel is known to go bad.
I just got a Honda Civic for my first car
Yeah their engines still crack
They can do it as high as 200k or as low as 40k
Mine went around 70k, got the extended warranty only due to this lol
Specifically the r18 not the K20Z3 in the Si models
I own a Honda Civic VTI 2007 and it's been pretty good over the 14 years. This video is puzzling to me.
This video is not saying every Honda will have these issues. I do emphasize that these videos are to help educate potential buyers so they know what to look for.
I love my 2011 Honda Civic. Bought 2011 and still have it in 2020, has never failed me. All these are easy quick fixes
Should also mention the front bumpers get messed up because of how low the front end sits to the ground. Wasnt only my Civic. You always see the side of the bumpers pop out.
257k on 2006 base model, replaced oil, brakes, tires, plugs, regularly. Other than that had to put in a new steering wheel oil hose which was busted due to extreme cold temperatures. Thats it but i know in future need to spend on engine belt also. Drives smooth and feels like a tank , really solid after all these years
Ever changed brake fluid?
Still loving my 8th gens. Wife owns coupe lx and I own 4dr Si. Great cars though we’ve encountered most of these issues lol
I have a 2006 civic lx. I bought brand new. It's a piece of feces. Visors are broken had them replace always kept braking, interior plastic falling apart, stereo doesn't work, engine mount failed at 30k miles, rotors failed at 60k, multiple brake replacements car only has 92k miles, can't keep alignment, changed shocks 3 times, replaced control arms , still rides harsh, paint is horrible, air bag failed., a.c compressor failed, alternator failed, thermostat failed, power steering pump leaking, belts worn out, multiple headlights replacement, headlight plastic wears out fast, drum brakes failed, infotainment buttons failed, rotors failed, throttle body and combustion system failed, the car is garbage. Hondas are being made in china and u.s are not the same quality as being made in Japan. Honda is making cheaper cars by the years
I absolutely love my 2011 Honda Civic. I got my first real problem.
Mechanic said he needs to replace a few transmission lines?? He said it will be expensive because you can only get them from the dealer?? Any advice? Have you heard of this before? It does have over 230,000 miles but still was driving like a small race car. Takes the turns so good! ❤❤❤❤
Guys I beg you learn to change your Transmission oil (and FILTER this is a little harder but change it!) power steering fluid and coolant. It's insanely easy. I'd just pay for the breaks to get done.
I have a 2009 LX. with 540,000 and still moving right along.
Definitely had the power steering pump go at 85k and the passenger side motor mount even earlier Oh and the passenger side front hub.
06 so to 11 didn't have power steering pump you fool electric power steering hahaha
I got an 07 53k new engine 2400, had to changed the brakes oil what not. I love it 😀 😍 ❤️
Had mine 11 years 120k
Melted visors, centerconsol broke, paint sucks. Otherwise runs like it was new, cosmetically looks crappy.
#3 2006 Si its the stock cmc with faulty delay valve, thus hybrid/ktune sells the em1 si cmc. The cable bushings, base shifter, short shift adpater help too & course change tran fluid, #4 eps light comes on & off somtimes may just need reprogramming at dealer
Mine 2010 Civic type S
120K Mileage
V-Tec Still kicking good
I love my 06 coupe handles good. Outruns that cockroach Corolla 😂 anyday of the week. Accelerates, handles and shifts smoothly. Best daily driver ever. ❤❤❤
Not my experience at all. Have a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid at 165,000 miles. Number of repairs I have paid for in about 15 years? ZERO. Mileage - up to 50 MPG. The control arm isue was handled via recall a gazillion years ago. Hybrid battery pack was replaced under warranty. The driver side sun visor does not stay all the way up --but is not falling down. There are some minor paint issues on the trunk fin-but nothing like what is in this video. I am sure I will have some repairs some day - but can only wish that all my past and future vehicles were this inexpensive to maintain. From new, the car has cost about $122/month averaged out over time and the gas savings has made the car essentially about $60/month relative to the Volvo I was driving prior ( which also had some real expense to maintain too ).
Everything he said 100 % true
I have a 07 and it's true but if we'll maintained no serious issues
Best car i ever had for reliability had to replace dash ac heat controls 2x when ac failed
I had a 1998 Civic LX that was fabulous until someone hit it and totalled it....I then bought a low mileage 2009 Civic LX and will never buy another one....this one has persistent leaks in the trunk and drivers side front floor...its always had door props that do not reliably hold the doors propped open securely...was even doing this when I got it in 2012 at only 31,000 miles.... I think it was a Monday Morning car. Ugh....no more Civics for me...
I bought a 2008 from my friend. Engine went out because it over heated due to the car running out of coolant. Honda would not fix it because it was too old. Stupid warranty did not want to fix it.
Minimum service every 5K would have detected the low coolant issue
I've had my 2011 honda civic and I've never had any of these issues happen and it's fully stock
There was a TSB for the paint but most people were not aware of it. I had my 08 Civic Si repainted because i started getting crow feet cracking on the whole car.
I have the 2010 d.x model. The only thing I had wrong with it is the speed sensor. But that's it easy fix!!
My mom bought a 06 ex and she put 230,000 on it before crashing into a ditch from ice....sad
Got an 08 sedan manual.
Never had one of these problems
Hell yes they are reliable 500k miles on these engines and trans if taken care of is easy to accomplish.
07 civic for 10 years. Just changed to Audi cause I don’t like the current civic model look
My 2011 has only ever need breaks and bearings, it has 111,500 miles. And tbh the bearings might not have been necessary, I just got new snow tires that are noisy
In 2008 I bought my civic si sedan new .Had the sun visor replaced AC replaced ,and that crappy water based spray paint job they did on them .Other wise perfect love this Honda .
About to buy one… what shoul i look for
I have the 09 and both sun visors are out, they both hang down all the time, and both clips that hold them in the front position are also broken, just a massively bad design of a very small and cheap part, but really used a lot all the time, so not really the spot you want to cheap out on.
Shopping for a coupe now for this gen. Plan to 'mad max/punisher/batman' tf out of it's look if I can handle the work and get it to where I want. That way on the rural dirt roads I have to drive on, i'll just look cooler when dirty. Just have to get the coupe cus fender flares look trash on a four door on the back end.
Got a 07 and the horn doesn’t work I wanna do it myself but idk how
Had a few 2.4 not impressed with fuel economy but been damn reliable
I have a 2011 lx and have problems with the A/C and I hear is a common issue
Most likely from my experience the AC Clutch, AC Compressor, or the bearings between them that go out. So chance are its the compressor.
Do the automatic transmissions in the 8th gen Civics fail as much as they did in the 7th gen? Which was probably over exaggerated.
Mines is a 2009 honda civic exl and none of what you said is happening to my car i just purchase a transmission that's about it .
I've had my 2006 for 14 years. No real problems, but the sun visor does fall. It has 340,000 miles and runs like it did the day I bought it. The most reliable car i have ever owned.
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I'm here because the new artificial intelligence writers for SpongeBob kept making Squidward scream 2006 Honda civic
Lmao, just had to look it up
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235k on a 2010 ex coupe. Only thing replaced, outside of regular brakes/tires/plugs, was a cat and engine mount at 100k.
I can attest to the pass. side engine mounts the hydraulics start to leak off eventually, solid cars though... like rock solid.
Brakes go quick in my 2010 civic and it is not because I ride my brakes. Always on the gas letting my turbo add a little fun
I picked up this model back in 2008 when it had 44,000 miles. It's 2021 it still running strong at 189,000 miles. Only problem I had is worn front struts, failed starter and blow cv axles. All fixed and everything is maintained through service manual. This car definitely worth the buy.
I get a scraping/squeaking/clicking noise when I turn left or merge left or when I am goin straight, the only time it stops is when I hit the brakes or turn right, could that be the cv axle? The noise I originating from that area in the front driver side.
@@thundergod2645 it is . Mines does the same thing
@@thundergod2645 control arms or cv axel
have also replaced the starter in my 2009 civic with 85K miles. No issues other than a blown speaker
What do you mean by a ‘blown starter’? As in the car itself won’t start?
so my neighbors have a 2008 and I swear that thing has never had issues
Only thing is the starter but that's all civics at some point
@@antman619 same with our 07 accord
Lol I’m watching this vid just to see what BS is mentioned, BIG Honda guy here, the 8th gen civic is praised as one of the greatest generations ever of the car. I’ve owned two of them in the past 5 years and own one currently. Never had an issue aside from struts and the normal maintenance, he is speaking truth about the 3rd gear issue on the manual trannys. Mine doesn’t have that issue though, the SI models have EPS so... no power steering pump to go bad on those.
@@MrWeshill I have a 02 em2 5th gen have it 2 years now drove up to LA prolly drove back low coolant over heated a little then I did coolant swap changed thermostat now it's fine never had a prob since prolly gonna need a clutch soon tho too many burnouts lol
Same here only replaced the starter.
Mine is 06 civic coupe, best car I've ever owned. 160k miles and keeps on moving.
petrol or diesel?
Mine too
I am borrowing an 06 civic which currently has 204,000 and drives really nice. No, noticeable oil issues or engine issues, no major transmission slipping.
I believe it has the r18 engine and automatic transmission. The interior is pretty nice. Good car.
Over 400k on my 2006 Civic LX and she still drives like a charm!
I have a 2007 lx I can only hope mine lasts that long
380k on mine. Super reliable. I love it. Abs just went on it though. Hoping for an easy fix.
R18?
I’m going to buy a 2007 lx tonight I’m super excited....
Jonhnny Ringo is it considered a sports car tho? For insurance purposes???
Very interesting I have 305k on my 07. Cheapest car To maintain that I’ve ever driven
Is the battery still working?
@@lauraarabo7939 I bought a new battery three months ago. All is well so far.
@@sangery5697 Thank you for replying!
I have a 2007 honda civic dx-g is it the same as yours basically ?
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I owned a 2007 Honda civic. Of the eighteen cars that I have owned in my life, it ranks in the top three, without a doubt.
Interesting! I just got a 2007 Honda Civic. What were the other two cars that were in your top three?
Any issues in the last 5 months? I’m looking at an 07, but worried about the cracked engine block issue
I have a 2007 Honda Civic only had one problem in the time I’ve had it
What are the other two cars??
Just bought a 2007 civic. Lovely little car
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This man predicted the 2006 honda civic 0:38
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You forgot about the Takata airbag recall. I own an 06 one, I'm very happy with it so far.
8th gen is aging really well
Way better than the 9th
Besides some paint jobs
@@theghettocop69 this is a funny comment
@@theghettocop69 the blue/navy is worst
@@antiquefuturistic yes that is 100% true, sold my 2011 coupe with the royal blue pearl paint (navy blue) earlier this month and the clear was peeling like crazy. Car was an absolute tank though and could take anything that was thrown at it. Took it all over the country when the air force had me move and it never let me down.
My 86 year old mother has a 2006 with 7400 miles, went to get her a battery put in and the technician was struggling with the dash, I walked out and said, no that’s not the trip odometer, it’s the actual miles.
That car will outlive us all 😂😂😂
I love my 2007 Honda Civic Coupe EX, bought it at 100k a little over a year ago and now at 146k and I loveee it still and I do all the oil changes, engine mounts, brakes basic tune ups myself always on time to keep those MPG (30-40) 😳. I drive a lot here in California and enjoy life with my baby (civic)😅.
Own two of these both coupes 07 and 09 great reliability and economy. Both have had motor mounts and third brake lights replaced. Radios also have issues but still work. 07 has 235k and 09 has 150k everything else has been routine maintainence would buy both again in a heartbeat
Are 09 civics just as susceptible to have a cracked engine block? I heard it wasn’t an issue for most 09 civics but it was still there
Radio issues will eventually lead to failure. I'm surprised this did not make the list. Also, cabin air blower motor and cabin air flow direction mechanism are common issues.
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I redline my 2010 Civic Si about 20 times a day and somehow get 29mpgs combined. Like I literally dont understand.
Used to get 16.2 mpgs in my 2005 Subaru Legacy Gt after redlining it maybe twice a day.
lol same with my csx but i dont get that good at all for some reason?
@@outdoorscanada9493 Are you stock?
@@outdoorscanada9493 You meant crx right?
Yalll need more air in your tires if you getting bad gas mileage I run mine at 35 psi but some times I even go 36psi lol
I love my 2011 Civic manual, no issues at all aside from the left rear wheel bearing at 110K. This car is so smooth to drive. I find that buying a car at the end of the model cycle helps to avoid common issues.
I got a 2011 also..I love it
The 06 thru 09 look better with those short overhangs and that steep rake in the windshield rolling artwork
I took a gamble and bought the first production year Si 😎
Just lost my driver side front brakes yesterday 😅
I have a 2011 Civic and after 12 I had my first part failure , the thermostat failed open after 134,000 miles and it was due for a coolant flush and change anyway , so I would call that unbelievably reliable and yes my paint is still great !
I literally have had none of these issues except for the motor mount issue, and that one is surprisingly easy to fix. These cars are very reliable. The only other issue I have had was a couple batteries needing replaced, a valve cover gasket, and then a starter, but those are all preventive maintenance issues that occur on ANY vehicle. I have around 190k on my 08 Civic EX coupe and it's still running strong. Though the issues in this video can potentially happen, they are still pretty rare issues
Update: I did end up running into the cheap visor falling apart on me lmao. Just went to the junkyard and got another one for $10. Sucked but it wasn't a big deal
how did you fix the motor mount issue?
@luisishere987Replacing them duh
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I have one 07 si with 232k miles. Who cares if theyre cheap and bad paint etc. They run lol
Exactly
Don’t click newest first
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For the last 13 years my Honda civic served me like a slave without any problem, i love it! I am gonna have it for the next 13 years
Ayo
My 2011 has had zero issues outside of normal wear and tear and minor accidents still runs like new after 180k plus miles best most reliable car I have owned
Have a 2011 with 108k. Not a single issue
How is it now?
I have Civic 1.8 ES sedan (Japanese market) and never had any issues from the video. With this car you don't have to worry about anything! Just fill up the tank and drive, drive, drive forever.
Cheap visor ☑
Bad engine mount ☑
Faded paint job ☑
Bad power steering pump ☑
I don’t have the paint issue yet lol one of these days I wanna get my car repainted white lol or a dark grey and I gave 120900k exactly
Y hâve a Honda Civic 2008 si 240000km And y Nevers are problème with