Used Honda Civic Gen9 (2012-2015): Problems, Reliability, Pros and Cons

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Is a used Honda Civic from the 9th generation a wise investment? - Let's find out!
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00:00:00 - What's this video about?
00:00:51 - Honda Civic (2012-2015) Problems
00:02:49 - Engines
00:03:36 - Is it a good car to buy?
00:04:26 - The Honda Civic Buyer’s Checklist
00:05:11 - Honda Civic gen9 Maintenance Tips
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[@curtiscollins2174]

Very well done sir. I just purchased 2015 civic EXL. I'm very pleased.

[@mahhubbard]

Love my 2012 9th gen SI. Couldn’t be happier.

[@eduardoherrera9184]

Perfect commuter car i have a 2012 its an awesome everyday car. Very Reliable

[@slapsonzanz9974]

Am at 230.000 miles in my manual ex with no issues but a normal clutch replacement

[@user-rr7je8iw3b]

As a mechanic myself, I have a 2013 civic 1.8L automatic transmission, best car I ever had. I also recommend the Toyota Camry and Corolla and even Subaru.

[@Alwayslearnimg]

Help. I just got a 2014 used civic SI. The dashboard lights over by the IV tech, etc. are all red and I don’t know why. Any ideas?

[@user-rr7je8iw3b]

@@Alwayslearnimg What lights? Check engine? abs?

[@spungieful]

Oh theres a timing chain in my 202 1.8?

[@nightynine4061]

Around 2019 all my plastic and rubber trim dried out from the sun. Had to replace. Window seals and window weather stripping. Right off the bat I noticed my transmission case cracked. I don't know where cracks came from but they are not threatening. Looks like a bad cast or forge. Power windows are shit too. Motor is failing after 100,000 miles and the window guides dried out and roll up and down super slowly. At 130,000 cvt sensor washer popped out all cvt leaked out had to replace the washer. Honda mechanic told me it's a common problem. He said I got lucky I paid attention if I was more clueless I could have blown up my transmission like the 2015 crv that was in the shop also because of the same problem. Somewhere at 130-140,000 Rear shocks blew up total failure. Front struts failed. Various engine mounts failed. These things cause insane vibrations. Had to fix it all. At 150,000. Car is just hanging in there. It shakes everything creaks and jitters. I can tell it was meant to be driven lots in a short period rather than long term.

[@keonigt]

Where did you go to replace the rubber trim and plastic? Is that a body shop or a repair shop?

[@illumililium]

Whats a good price for a 2012 EX-L with 150k miles?

[@Konkel529]

depends where you live, do your research.

[@blvckabacus]

Stay away from the auto CVTs mine just went out and it's a 7 thousand dollar fix where I live.

[@illumililium]

@@blvckabacus what about on the Fits?

[@curtiscollins2174]

@@blvckabacus must do fluid flush on trans.humble opinion. Every 30 thousand.

[@curtiscollins2174]

Make sure transmission fluid been changed are whatever Honda you choose. Humble opinion 😌.

[@holdavybetv1631]

Gas leak under the car when it starts

[@davidbrennan4476]

That’s a recall

[@tearaway254]

Buy hybrid version and forget most of this problems