Watch This Before Buying a Honda Civic 2006-2011

Honda is known for its long lasting cars and reliability. When the typical person thinks of a Honda Civic, they may think 200K + miles, and you are right. However, within those miles, issues do come up.
This video is not telling you not to buy the eighth gen 2006-2011 Honda Civic, but instead just letting you know the potential issues that may come up like any typical car. All cars have their issues.
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[@AutoMotivate]

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 😂

[@AutoMotivate]

KZbin 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!

[@DSTREETMEDIA]

I think the comments tell a different story than the video ...

[@AutoMotivate]

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.

[@kevinwhiting8391]

Nothing surprising about the reliability Honda has been reliable since the first production Civic hit our Shores

[@brendafleming231]

thank you

[@gregwalkiewicz4011]

I’ve got 548,000 miles on my 2007 Honda Civic , original engine & transmission

[@GhadSpeed]

Legendary numbers. ✊

[@darkwolf8180]

Are u kidding me??

[@inhouseent9865]

That’s crazy lol 💪🏾

[@Shaq7x]

Damn

[@jonsnow2661]

cap

[@makavelithadon1224]

Loudward: "My car is from 2006 so its practically new!"

[@Varentex]

2006 HONDA CIVIC 🗣❗🗣❗

[@desertweasel6965]

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.

[@jordanlong4214]

This man predicted the 2006 honda civic 0:38

[@SunKnight27]

No way

[@nintendofan69]

YOOOO

[@kidyugi1]

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.

[@thundergod2645]

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.

[@Super434Goku]

@@thundergod2645 it is . Mines does the same thing

[@ProteinFeen]

@@thundergod2645 control arms or cv axel

[@phippsmarvil5404]

have also replaced the starter in my 2009 civic with 85K miles. No issues other than a blown speaker

[@triv4555]

What do you mean by a ‘blown starter’? As in the car itself won’t start?

[@msespinosa1632]

Over 400k on my 2006 Civic LX and she still drives like a charm!

[@jonhnnyringo6770]

I have a 2007 lx I can only hope mine lasts that long

[@baileypalmer1708]

380k on mine. Super reliable. I love it. Abs just went on it though. Hoping for an easy fix.

[@nikooliver1]

R18?

[@teeniequeenie8369]

I’m going to buy a 2007 lx tonight I’m super excited....

[@teeniequeenie8369]

Jonhnny Ringo is it considered a sports car tho? For insurance purposes???

[@Thank_you_Holy_God]

2006 HONDA CIVIC

[@diegoaguilar6602]

I'm here because the new artificial intelligence writers for SpongeBob kept making Squidward scream 2006 Honda civic

[@AutoMotivate]

Lmao, just had to look it up

[@bonane2972]

so my neighbors have a 2008 and I swear that thing has never had issues

[@antman619]

Only thing is the starter but that's all civics at some point

[@bonane2972]

@@antman619 same with our 07 accord

[@MrWeshill]

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.

[@antman619]

@@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

[@thinshadow6669]

Same here only replaced the starter.

[@668tritiparsonist4]

Mine is 06 civic coupe, best car I've ever owned. 160k miles and keeps on moving.

[@mharmonikas]

petrol or diesel?

[@hockeyeast]

Mine too

[@orettespence242]

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.

[@metalman69201]

Interesting! I just got a 2007 Honda Civic. What were the other two cars that were in your top three?

[@kingdoge69]

Any issues in the last 5 months? I’m looking at an 07, but worried about the cracked engine block issue

[@LibbyWhitehead]

I have a 2007 Honda Civic only had one problem in the time I’ve had it

[@krysjay2345]

What are the other two cars??

[@obatech6287]

Just bought a 2007 civic. Lovely little car

[@kiyo693]

2006 HONDA CIVIC 🗣🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥🔥🔥‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@dpnewfie]

235k on a 2010 ex coupe. Only thing replaced, outside of regular brakes/tires/plugs, was a cat and engine mount at 100k.

[@MrWeshill]

I can attest to the pass. side engine mounts the hydraulics start to leak off eventually, solid cars though... like rock solid.

[@mikejoned7148]

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

[@aerohk]

8th gen is aging really well

[@gasmaskdav9155]

Way better than the 9th

[@theghettocop69]

Besides some paint jobs

[@dakwestcott8026]

@@theghettocop69 this is a funny comment

[@antiquefuturistic]

@@theghettocop69 the blue/navy is worst

[@theghettocop69]

@@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.

[@nikobellic3349]

The wise words of Loudward: 2006 Honda civic, 2006 honda civic, 2006 honda civic, 2006 honda civic, 2006 honda civic, 2006 honda civic

[@KamikazeCash123]

*2006 HONDA CIVIC* 🗣️

[@Varentex]

🗣❗

[@oldschooltakingyaback]

You forgot about the Takata airbag recall. I own an 06 one, I'm very happy with it so far.

[@ericwall7396]

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.

[@Josuecuh]

That car will outlive us all 😂😂😂

[@sangery5697]

Very interesting I have 305k on my 07. Cheapest car To maintain that I’ve ever driven

[@lauraarabo7939]

Is the battery still working?

[@sangery5697]

@@lauraarabo7939 I bought a new battery three months ago. All is well so far.

[@lauraarabo7939]

@@sangery5697 Thank you for replying!

[@hotmike505]

I have a 2007 honda civic dx-g is it the same as yours basically ?

[@adudeontheinternet2675]

006 HONDA CIVlC

[@tjrobinson7631]

Your already at 17.9k! I remember when you were at 15k and wasn’t that long agoo, so happy I started watching your great videos like this one, keep up the great work!

[@AutoMotivate]

I know right!! It’s almost surreal. That’s what consistency can bring to the table🙏 thank you for supporting me man! It really means a lot!

[@Mr-hz1ko]

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

[@TtvH1vez]

Ayo

[@yousefshabana9517]

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!

[@Maggot00679]

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 🍻

[@dannilaser16]

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.

[@parkerbohnn]

@@Maggot00679 Just clean the weather-stripping and rub ATP AT-205 Re-Seal on it.

[@Maggot00679]

@@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 🍻

[@parkerbohnn]

@@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.

[@JT-ng2tk]

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.

[@curtisschwab9436]

I got a 2011 also..I love it

[@kevinwhiting8391]

The 06 thru 09 look better with those short overhangs and that steep rake in the windshield rolling artwork

[@Maggot00679]

I took a gamble and bought the first production year Si 😎 Just lost my driver side front brakes yesterday 😅

[@MrSymbolic7]

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 !

[@livetobemario]

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)😅.

[@kevincosmo4701]

I had a 2007 Honda Civic Coupe for 13 years. It was not without its problems. A lot of things in this video also happened to me including both visors, the engine mounts needing replaced, the wheel axel needing replacement because factory one was defective. Also the paint, airbag lights and even the engine block cracking are all true. I got under the warranty by 1 month dealer told me. It was a good car that never really rode straight or stable but excellent on gas for sure, nice sound system, coasted like a dream and a cool dashboard display.

[@ryandirkse4374]

Yo this video answered all my questions on my 2008 coupe. Thanks for posting it!!!!

[@cyberknife82]

I love my 2008 Honda Civic Sedan EX! 161000 miles runs like a champ!

[@MikeKollin]

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.

[@Jay-pz2ti]

Yesss I have a 2006 sedan ex with 131k!! She’s beautiful

[@cyberknife82]

@@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.

[@timlovejoy7616]

I bought a 2011 civic new, and am still driving it with 277000 miles, and have had none of the issues listed. Only issues with mine was a power steering rack replacement, and replacing the compressor clutch for the air conditioning. Both of which I did myself. The car has never been in a shop for repair other than a recall for the locking mechanism in the doors. It consistantly gets 38 miles per gallon when I drive it (very little city driving). No cvt, no turbo, no hybrid, and no problems. I bought it on clearance for under $17000 when the new model year was coming out. It is the best vehicle I have ever owned.

[@user-kv6jw1ip3o]

How's it going now?

[@timlovejoy7616]

Still going, we are going to give it to our granddaughter when she gets her drivers license.

[@puckhead1909]

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

[@kingdoge69]

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

[@Brian-nx3yp]

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.

[@StillOnMars]

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.

[@emilymarkland3259]

I have an 06 EX Sedan and I absolutely love that car. It has 303,000 miles on it and still runs like a champ

[@coytus94]

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

[@coytus94]

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

[@luisishere987]

how did you fix the motor mount issue?

[@yukonstriker1703]

​@luisishere987Replacing them duh

[@TeamTechaholics]

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...

[@parkerbohnn]

jb weld extreme heat for mufflers may have worked. You probably used the basic jb weld.

[@ZircoBen]

I own a 2006 with the 5spd manual. I live in the Rockies and at 4500 feet this car is SLOW. Still, 180K miles and still kicking. Great buy.

[@user-lf3hy7wl3t]

Bought my 09 ex sedan brand new when I was 20 and I’m still driving it. I’m about to hit 130k miles which isn’t much at all but Iv never had any of these issues . The only time the car left me stranded was when the ignition starter died, but that was definitely preventable because the car was having trouble starting for multiple months and I never had it looked at. Besides that, a belt tensioner snapped, my muffler snapped off, my driver side back window is stuck but not broken, and the entire center console lid is broken off but that was from a golf bag falling on it. None of these left me stranded and I’d consider to be wear and tear after 12 years. Some of the dash lights have started to go. Like the first fuel bar doesn’t light up. Little things. I put si seats in mine because I felt like mine were starting to wear internally and my back was hurting.The biggest flaw with the car IMO is because of the extended windshield, the A pillars are very long and create a huge blind spot that you don’t see in most cars. You have to move your head while going around wide turns. There’s also a pretty big recall on the passenger airbag. Free fix obviously. Interesting note, I deliver pizza like 3 days a week for 5 years, one of my coworkers has the same car just an 08. His has 160k miles. The weather lining between the car and the windshield on the drivers side is peeling off on both cars. Both cars have a small bubble rust spot in the same exact place inside the driver rear tire well. Maybe those are the design flaws? All in all, cars been good to me. It’s not a nice car, it’s not a fun car, but it’s easy to drive, light, and good for any young person. I can’t believe I’m still driving it 12 years later. I thought I’d only have it for 3 lol

[@TheSoapiestWanger]

About to cross 200k on my 11 civic lx 5spd manual transmission. I bought the car brand new in 2010. These are the "major" repairs I've had to do since owning.. clutch, alternator, serpentine belt, rotors and pads, new battery, oil change. It has been a great car for all these years. I would highly recommend to anyone, especially the manual version. While not the fastest, it makes driving the car that much more enjoyable.

[@stewarthadican7239]

Great vid man keep it up!

[@AutoMotivate]

Thank you Stewart! Hope you had a great thanksgiving!

[@wyatt92563]

400k on my 08 Civic. No major repairs so far. I Just change the oil using full synthetic oil 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@marcsherman4862]

WOW

[@jonsnow2661]

That’s all you do?

[@wyatt92563]

@@jonsnow2661 well I have drained and refilled the transmission oil when the service code requires it. Changed spark plugs a few times too.

[@Schrodingers_cat000]

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.

[@AutoMotivate]

If you have the cash, I would go private seller.. probably find one with much lower miles

[@commonwealthedison5346]

Had mine since Jan. 2006, hasn't given me any of those problems and still going strong. It's a warrior.

[@maddogg1978peru]

2008 Honda Civic and it's a Champ!

[@vinvinvincente]

I love my 09 EX Sedan! Bought it last year and it’s been nothing but reliable!

[@jrbeeler4626]

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.

[@jimmyd7945]

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!

[@Mr.Takahash1]

I have a 2011 Si with 250k miles. Only problem I had was the windshield wipers. Got it fixed and still running strong.

[@antiqueone1072]

I have also a Honda civic 2007 and i swear that i m proud of this car everything is just amazing the power, engine, its like a luxury car from the past

[@droy7101]

Haha. I usually hear Civic owners saying their cars are sports car and faster than all other cars. But this is the first time im hearing honda civic is a luxury car. Honda boys never fail to surprise.

[@Slenderman63323]

Luxury car? Not even close. It's an econobox. But a really good econobox.

[@antiqueone1072]

@@Slenderman63323 yeah its an because it has so many features inside on that time also in 2007 that is really great

[@saltminer1255]

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

[@grahfkarate1799]

Have a 2011 with 108k. Not a single issue

[@user-kv6jw1ip3o]

How is it now?

[@duck198765]

I've had all these problems besides the lower control arm problem on my 07 civic ex.You forgot to mention the issue where you have to drill out the hex bolt on the block if you were to replace the tensioner or the water pump.Main issue is the cheap paint.Very reliable and fun car to drive while being fuel efficient.

[@AutoMotivate]

That definitely does not seem like a fun job to do..

[@RailfanBobbyFocusMk208]

I have a 07 Honda Civic LX 4 Door and bought it brand new with 14 miles on it, it now has 180,500 miles on it, I’ve never experienced any of these issues at all, and I have done a few minor modifications to it such as replacing the stock cold air intake with a short arm Injen cold air intake, I replaced all 4 rotors with drilled and slotted rotors, I have the Skunk 3 racing suspension on front and rear . And I have the Automatic 5 speed transmission. Not one issue at all not even the AC compressor has failed on mine , I just keep up with the basic maintenance and my car is still running like new.

[@txmoney]

Can’t wait for the reliability discussions after completing the 10th gen Civic run (2016-2021). We’ve had five years with this design and powertrain. My 2018 Civic EX-T has 88,800 trouble-free miles and going strong.

[@NuIVIb]

I bought my 2007 civic in 2015. Still have it 9 years later and I LOVE it. I did have to replace the power steering pump, and the starter since I’ve owned it. Now I’m saving up to replace the motor mounts and the shocks and struts. Love my civic

[@thechillywinds5810]

I redline my 2010 Civic Si about 20 times a day and somehow get 29mpgs combined. Like I literally dont understand.

[@thechillywinds5810]

Used to get 16.2 mpgs in my 2005 Subaru Legacy Gt after redlining it maybe twice a day.

[@outdoorscanada9493]

lol same with my csx but i dont get that good at all for some reason?

[@thechillywinds5810]

@@outdoorscanada9493 Are you stock?

[@thechillywinds5810]

@@outdoorscanada9493 You meant crx right?

[@antman619]

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

[@Pontiuspilate666]

I just got a 2008 honda civic with 160k miles on it. Thing runs amazing 👏 🙌

[@faby_baby]

2006 HONDA CIVIC 🗣🗣🗣

[@chrisrobinson1613]

Great video. Exactly the info I was looking for without bias opinion. Thank you

[@AutoMotivate]

Thank you! I still wouldn't hesitate buying one, though! Glad I could help out!

[@chrisrobinson1613]

@@AutoMotivate I read the 2010 was a good year to buy. Seen I nice one in local car lot I'm debating about

[@Sprintervan1]

I'm at 297,000 miles on my 2007 Civic LX 5-Speed. Just regular maintenance, one water pump and one clutch replaced. Best car I've ever owned!!

[@israellelepali4554]

Never had any issues with mine being boosted for the last year solid car 2011 fa5🤘🏾

[@idiot20037]

Don’t click newest first

[@4doorSi]

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.

[@EPICWILDETAILING]

Black 2010 Honda Civic Sport here: 89,000kms - Body and paint in great condition - Regular sythentic oil changes - Only had minor repairs - Had the passenger airbag replaced through a recall (no charges) - Only somewhat major repair is a transmission fluid flush - Brake pads only replaced twice through the 10 years. Future projects: - Undercoating protection done - Change the headlamps - Add foglights - Replace the rotors

[@PlumbCarton5607]

My civic has a ton of small issues, especially the motor mounts, you almost cannot hear the radio under volume 8 It didn't help that some of the speakers stopped working. Im planning to try to replace them and install a new head unit for Bluetooth and android auto

[@DallasCanada]

I had me block crack in my 2008. Had to replace engine no longer on warranty due to being past 10 years. Also the passenger visor cracked and falls down and will replace. Now I'm pretty sure the power steering pump will fail.. Fingers crossed. Honest video. Thanks for uploading.

[@up2ditime713]

Had an 05 8th gen civic RHD that I sold 33 days ago...over the years it has served me well but i did have a few problem as well. My biggest issue was constantly having to replace engine mounts...that is a major fault with them...aside from that the trunk and roof paint faded even though the car doesn't sleep outside. Also changed a few engine parts like the alternator, water pump, radiator top, and a few other stuff but those are general wear and tear over the years. Also had to get the airbags replaced due to a recall about 2 to 3 years ago.

[@julianbeltran942]

Have had my 09 si sedan a few months now 178k runs like a pearl

[@1v1qsns]

My 2011 is fantastic. Engine mounts are shot I think but other than that she’s amazing. Awesome gas mileage and comfortable. A great commuter car

[@briant2667]

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!

[@lleriedzcammar5470]

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! 🙂

[@Stellarainn]

I just bought one with 70000

[@richgangg2407]

I have a honda civic 2011 with 102,000 miles and i literally red line like every chance i get.Still runs perfecttt and so reliable

[@Sluggo01]

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

[@warrenking1815]

Had a 2006 civic hybrid that I drove for 14 years. Great car only had to replace the hybrid battery at 200 thousand. The rest of replacements were 12v battery and spark plugs . The car was wrecked ( some one t boned me) and still got $4100 from the insurance company. Like I said Great car!!!

[@jacksonbrucea]

The automatic transmission went out on my 2008 Civic at 185k miles. Other than that my biggest complaint is poor rearward visibility. I'm 6' and would not be able to see an object or child behind my vehicle when backing up. For shorter people it would be even worse. Parallel parking is scary because it is hard tell how close you are to the car behind you when backing in. Naturally a rear view camera ameliorates this problem but it wasn't a common option back then.

[@cloudylifestyle5657]

That’s true

[@treynoahz71]

how much did it cost to repair?

[@jacksonbrucea]

@@treynoahz71A local mechanic installed a used transmission with 57k miles on it and a 1 year warranty for $1,300. Due to covid I haven't been driving the car much so it only has 210k miles now but the car is still kicking.

[@CandyGirl44]

Wanted to buy a Honda HRV. Parked our 2010 Civic next to it, took it for a test drive and decided to keep our hatchback. Roomy, comfortable, economical, nippy, no issues so far. Jeremy Clarkson rubbished our model on Top Gear but we are very happy with it:)

[@barbarawaldorf330]

I have a 2006 and now I know why the airbag lite is always on. I have the bad paint and replaced the sun visors with new ones I bought on Ebay. 16 years, 180,000 miles and still going strong.

[@ArthurAdams1]

My 2010 civic LX runs like new with 130k miles and has never had one issue. Just maintain the engine oil, filter, power steering fliud, brake fluid etc and you'll be driving that car for the rest of your life. Oh and change your power steering fliud every 60k miles that's want causes the pump to fail is dirty power steering fluid. If you feel it's hard to turn your wheel it's most like just dirty fluid. Not a hard job, KZbin has so walk-throughs

[@sergiogarciasanchez6972]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@AARNI1000]

I have 2013 Honda civic EX . 230,000km on board and still going like new..no issue at all.1.8L automictic.

[@Vegan_soul]

Cheap visor ☑ Bad engine mount ☑ Faded paint job ☑ Bad power steering pump ☑

[@simmersinner6675]

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

[@rattesamuel1991]

Y hâve a Honda Civic 2008 si 240000km And y Nevers are problème with

[@theghettocop69]

Don't forget about the rear control arm was fixed in some years or replaced. Good arms have a C stamped on them

[@Smiling560]

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! ❤❤❤❤

[@jayski8987]

Bought my ‘06 Si brand new. It’s got 162k on odometer and never had any major issues outside of regular maintenance. It’s mostly stock and I don’t beat on it every day.

[@chiquilin1014]

I'm buying one tomorrow its a 2007 and it only has 29,000 miles hopefully it last me along at it has some of the people on here

[@mattf2535]

Just get a 2011 Civic Si, with the exception of the Takata airbag, you'll just replace wear n tear stuff. Super reliable car

[@NoWayJose3456]

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.

[@jimmatzek5895]

I have an 08 civic, has almost 200k miles. Have had front bearings replaced, which I did. I need to replace the ac cooling fan but after almost 13 years jist tires and brakes.

[@francoispoirier1557]

Hi, the AC relay is also a common issue with those, really easy to fix.

[@conchobar]

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.

[@sneakthieve]

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

[@dailydoseofpwnage]

I just bought a 2007 coupe ex 5 spd off of it's original owner 229000kms love this car. Only single issue is that the clearcoat is peeling because it didnt get taken in for the recall in time.

[@Republic1ders]

For a first car; this was great. I didn't have many of these issues he mentioned in my 2008 lx sedan (118k), 2008 Si Coupe (133k), or my 2009 Si Sedan (168k). Only my couple had some sun damage (which is notorious), Some rust spots on the rear did come about on the rear driver quarter panel (driver in heavy salted areas + snow), other than that standard maintenance. I've owned Hondas most of my young adult life for 10+ years and it has been affordable and great on gas.

[@BoloH.]

From my undestanding, cracked engine block is an issue with US-built R18A1 (for US market) but not an issue with R18A2 which is built in Britain (for European market) despite being very, very similar if not identical engine.

[@AutoMotivate]

From what I have read up, you are correct. I should have clarified in the video.

[@FG2Zim]

2009 Si here. put nearly 25k miles in one year, cracked vtec pretty much every time i drive. no issues at all.

[@dougchinn2820]

I must be lucky. Own a 2009 model, haven't had any of these problems. Only problems has been the airbag recall, and a starter that went bad. Biggest complaint to-date, would probably be that the car rides low, and needs to slow down going over dips, or bumps in the road, something perhaps a stiffer shocks and struts would remedy.

[@pepeshopping]

The visor was fixed for free on a recall, same with the takata air bags. Nothing else went wrong with that 2011 Civic. Replaced 1 strut and top engine mount at 120K miles. Want to see which other car/brand can compete with that record.

[@parkerbohnn]

I just took a hunting knife to the passenger side air bag instead of getting it replaced.

[@danny1103]

Very true on the visor, engine mount & engine block, and paint. I used to own a 2006 Civic coupe, and @25-50k the visor failed twice and replaced; @80k the engine mount failed and replaced; @ 98k the engine block failed and replaced under warranty; @105k the alternator failed and the paint started to fade more; @150k the car is sold.

[@AutoMotivate]

I’m very happy you were able to replace the block with warranty. It’s seems to be a 50/50 mix with people having a great performing car and the other 50 having most of the issues I have talked about.

[@Trumpelcompita]

253k miles on my 07 civic, no issues still runs like a charm.

[@Lil_Carlitos]

My 2011 Honda civic vibrates a lot when it’s not even moving thanks for the info. It has 193,400 miles on it.

[@Tsivillian]

I never had these issues, accept 3rd and 4th grind, which was fixed with synchro mesh fluid

[@coocoocobler1092]

Minor issues in 2009 Civic LX Coupe: 1. Paint peeling on drive and passenger doors only (covered peeling paint with plastidip so peeling won’t spread and it kinda matches the car paint lol) 2. Sun visor falling 3. Engine mount (broke twice 😔) 4. Replaced starter - sister kept holding start on key when she turned on and it burned the starter :’L Other than that car is running fine at 120k miles. Will probably go to 400k. Car feels new and I get compliments about the car looking good : )

[@nibrocnoel3240]

My 1998 still runs well, last summer I replaced the original alt.

[@lisalmiller]

My 2006 Honda Civic is still as wonderful today as the day I drove her off the lot in October of 2005.

[@beebop3177]

I'm looking at one tomorrow

[@2844Bottoms]

I have an 06 EX and repairs i have done over its 242k miles are as follows starter, ac compressor, starter, motor mounts, shocks and struts, brakes and rotors, lower control arms, rear bearings, front bearings, thermostat, temp sensor, pcv, and evap purg valve. Given the mileage climates i have had it in nothing crazy. Jacksonville,FL Twentynine Palms, CA KC, MO and now San Diego, CA each for at least 3 years.