[VTEC Goes Bwaah]

What does everyone think of this list? Seems like a lot of recency bias with this list.

Here Are The Best And Worst Honda Civic Models Ever Made

The Honda Civic is constantly rated as one of the best cars in its class, but there have been some models that are best avoided.

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Best:

• 5th Generation (1992-1995)
• 6th Generation (1995-2000)
• 8th Generation (2010-2012)
• 9th Generation (2012-2015)
• 10th Generation (2017-2020)

Worst:

• Early 7th Generation (2001)
• First Generation Hybrid (2003-2005)
• Early 8th Generation (2006-2009)
• Second Generation Hybrid (2006-2011)
• Early 10th Generation (2016)

 

[hondapwr]

Good points on avoiding first model year 10th gen Civic. I hope the 2022 civic isn't as bad.

 

[VTEC Goes Bwaah]

Good points on avoiding first model year 10th gen Civic. I hope the 2022 civic isn't as bad.

That's going to be critical to see. Especially with the change in production from the UK to the US.

 

[hondapwr]

That's going to be critical to see. Especially with the change in production from the UK to the US.

The strong dealer network and Honda reliability I'm used to has me confident in the whole experience.

 

[St00k]

Good points on avoiding first model year 10th gen Civic. I hope the 2022 civic isn't as bad.

What was so wrong with it?

 

[RobbJK]

What was so wrong with it?

There were a lot of initial issues with infotainment, rattles, coupes had their 3rd brake lights falling off the ceiling, I suppose you can count the fuel dilution issue (though that effected the CRV more than the civic), the stupid volume knob debacle (i can personally take it or leave it, that's what the steering wheel controls are for), and there were those O rings that were bad in the base 2.0L civics.

Honestly though... I had a 2016 and now have a 2019... my 19' has way more squeaks and rattles than my 16' did... and while the infotainment got marginally better, it's definitely not a huge improvement by any means. And a lot of early model issues can be chocked up more to supplier issues/defects as supply chains get established more than actual build quality on the auto maker's part.

Given that the 11th generation is MOSTLY carry over from the 10th gen I'm sure most of the mechanical hiccups are worked out by now. The infotainment is borrowed from the Accord that's been on market for almost a whole generation. So most of the issues that plagued the early 10th gens probably won't show up in the 11th generation. Massive redesigns are where the issues really lay, so expect more of those on the future 12th generation most likely.

 

[VTEC Goes Bwaah]

What was so wrong with it?

There were some issues with Bluetooth connectivity and that's also when they had issues with the air conditioning.

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Berger Montague is conducting an investigation and asking to hear from anyone who drives a 2015 – 2019 Honda Civic and had to pay out of pocket to repair their vehicle’s air conditioning system. These AC systems have a known defect that causes the condenser to break and leak fluid, leading to a...

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[hondapwr]

@RobbJK covered it. Thanks!

Given that the 11th generation is MOSTLY carry over from the 10th gen I'm sure most of the mechanical hiccups are worked out by now. The infotainment is borrowed from the Accord that's been on market for almost a whole generation. So most of the issues that plagued the early 10th gens probably won't show up in the 11th generation. Massive redesigns are where the issues really lay, so expect more of those on the future 12th generation most likely.

That has me looking forward to what 2022+ Civic reliability is actually like. Although a lot from the 10th is making its way over, internal and external changes are often done and can either improve or take away from reliability.

I have owned cars where older versions of the same engine were better.