[Palmer8]

Consumer Reports shared their annual reliability rankings and Honda rose 7 spots up the list to 5th place this year!

According to their results it's from "steady improvements and some outstanding models in its lineup, which offset the ongoing reliability problems of its Odyssey minivan and Passport SUV."

The Civic was the 6th highest rated vehicle in Honda's lineup. Hopefully with the new Civic that rating goes up.

Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars? - Consumer Reports

To determine who makes the most reliable new cars, Consumer Reports' latest car reliability survey ranks the brands and reveals how regions compare.

www.consumerreports.org

 

[VTEC Goes Bwaah]

Glad to see Honda move up the list so much, that's good news. The real question is how did Buick move 14 spots to #4?!

 

[Palmer8]

Glad to see Honda move up the list so much, that's good news. The real question is how did Buick move 14 spots to #4?!

I guess because their lineup is so small they don't deal with as many issues. Unlike Honda with the Civic for example.

 

[hondapwr]

I guess because their lineup is so small they don't deal with as many issues. Unlike Honda with the Civic for example.

I bet if they compared these rankings to what buyers think, the Civic will place much higher.

 

[Palmer8]

I bet if they compared these rankings to what buyers think, the Civic will place much higher.

I think so too, I haven't met many people that worry about their Civic's reliability.

 

[Jayne]

If Honda’s new ac systems didn’t suck they’d be #1.

 

[St00k]

What's wrong with the AC system?

 

[Jayne]

What's wrong with the AC system?

CivicX ac systems are trash.

 

[Palmer8]

CivicX ac systems are trash.

I guess I've been lucky where I haven't had any AC issue with my Civic. How many Civics have you owned @Jayne?

 

[hondapwr]

If Honda’s new ac systems didn’t suck they’d be #1.

I guess you had a 2016-2018 model 10th gen Civic?

Never realized how bad the AC issue was but this sums it up. Honda rarely drags on issues like this and you have far better odds of not experiencing it in a next-generation model.

Honda Civic Air Conditioner Lawsuit Filed Over Condensers

A Honda Civic air conditioner lawsuit has been filed alleging the condensers cause the air conditioners to fail in 2016-2018 Civics. According to the Honda Civic owner who filed the lawsuit, failure of the air conditioning causes a safety risk to drivers and passengers.

www.carcomplaints.com

 

[VTEC Goes Bwaah]

I guess you had a 2016-2018 model 10th gen Civic?

Never realized how bad the AC issue was but this sums it up. Honda rarely drags on issues like this and you have far better odds of not experiencing it in a next-generation model.

Honda Civic Air Conditioner Lawsuit Filed Over Condensers

A Honda Civic air conditioner lawsuit has been filed alleging the condensers cause the air conditioners to fail in 2016-2018 Civics. According to the Honda Civic owner who filed the lawsuit, failure of the air conditioning causes a safety risk to drivers and passengers.

www.carcomplaints.com

I didn't realize they extended the warranty on the AC condenser as a result of the lawsuit.

 

[hondapwr]

I didn't realize they extended the warranty on the AC condenser as a result of the lawsuit.

Didn't realize it but "a refrigerant leak in a vehicle's AC system can damage other expensive components within the system."
Honda didn't have much of a choice.

 

[VTEC Goes Bwaah]

Didn't realize it but "a refrigerant leak in a vehicle's AC system can damage other expensive components within the system."
Honda didn't have much of a choice.

Apparently Honda is extending the AC warranty on all Civics produced between 2016-2021 to 10 years and unlimited miles. You can also get reimbursed if you have already paid out of pocket.

https://www.reddit.com/r/civic/comments/onq1a6

 

[11thGenSonicGray]

What's wrong with the AC system?

I had a 2016 Civic before my 2022. The A/C went on it twice. First time in 2018 under warranty, the 2nd time last summer (Not under Warranty) but.. Honda got class actioned on the A/C problem and was forced to extend its warranty on the A/C for 10 years. So the 2nd time cost me nothing. The A/C problem is in the 2016-2021 model. Hopefully the 2022 has changed.

 

[Palmer8]

I had a 2016 Civic before my 2022. The A/C went on it twice. First time in 2018 under warranty, the 2nd time last summer (Not under Warranty) but.. Honda got class actioned on the A/C problem and was forced to extend its warranty on the A/C for 10 years. So the 2nd time cost me nothing. The A/C problem is in the 2016-2021 model. Hopefully the 2022 has changed.

How have things been going in your new Civic @11thGenSonicGray? Which model do you have?