2002 Honda Civic Consumer Reviews

Diamond in the Rough

Written by: Sammy B on 07/06/2008

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I got this car brand new. Nothing bad except for my older brother tearing up the clutch after only 40,000 miles, but that's his fault not the car. This is car has so much potential no one knows about or understands. A lot of people think the civic is another foreign car thats saves gas. Did you know most of the parts on the civic are made in the US than there are on a cavalier? I don't think an American counterpart can compare to this vehicle. It may not be twin turbo-ed, or have a supercharger, but the VTEC can get the car to keep up with many others out there.

Favorite Features

VTEC (even though its only an SOHC in my EX), availability for upgrades in performance and looks, via aftermarket, reliability.

Suggested Improvements

Better sounds system from stock, standard alloys or wheel option (no hub caps), and should of have the HFP package available for the Sedan!

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A quality car

Written by: rstuart on 07/03/2008

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

We bought our Civic a year ago used and it has been such a quality car. We have the 5 spd and it regularly gets 30 mpg in the city. We have not had a single problem with the car and it is 6 years old already! The interior is high quality, especially considering this used to be Honda's entry-level car. Yeah, it isn't the most comfortable car to ride in or the most quiet, but after a while you don't notice it anymore, or you just naturally forgive the car because it takes care of you at the pump and by not breaking down. If there is one thing I would change on the car, it would be the A/C. It just can't cool the car down on a day when the temp is over 100 degrees. Our next car will be a civic!:)

Favorite Features

MPG! Fun to drive, the energetic sound the engine makes, the high quality int, the driving position (it's just perfect for a 5'10'' guy), high resale value, RELIABILITY!

Suggested Improvements

Not that I'm complaining but the ride and quietness could be improved, the outside styling (it's kinda bland). Again I can't complain...

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02 Civic, best for this gas price

Written by: HondaGuy on 07/03/2008

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car almost 2yrs back, and driving 2000 miles a month on an average. And it meets my first criteria, be fuel economic. I was getting 33-34 mpg couple of months back, and now after the raise in gas prices I try to drive it efficiently and which gives me a 40-42 mpg. I have an ideal drive to work, in an almost empty highway. I haven't put much money on it, but never missed any regular maintenance appointments.

Favorite Features

Fuel efficiency Compact, can sneak in any where.

Suggested Improvements

A little too noisy inside. Steering is a bit tight, I guess Honda might have fixed this in their later versions. A bit more stuff in dash.

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Honda = Chrysler now

Written by: Honda NoGood NoMore on 06/03/2008

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Purchased new with 6 miles on it and drove it for 5 years (80,000) miles. Reliability and Honda service was terrible. At 35,400 miles, third gear synchro went out on manual transmission. I have been driving manuals for 25 years and I have a CDL and I never burned out a clutch or damaged a tranny. Fixed under warranty but never shifted right again (grinded and clunked when going into gear) and shifter was VERY stiff and VERY difficult to down shift. Took back 4 times and dealer said it was fine!? Called Honda Corporate and wrote letters, no help at all. All 4 struts went out at 40,000 miles too ($1300). Road noise terrible, factory tires rated worst on tirerack and hydroplaned very badly.

Favorite Features

Gas Mileage. I averaged around 37 in mixed driving! 40.5 on highway, 35 in town. Also, the trunk is huge and with fold-down seats, you can haul almost as much as an SUV.

Suggested Improvements

Replace flimsy brass synchros in manual transmission with stronger material. Redesign struts - these should not fail at 40,000. Extend Warranty to 60,000 (hey Honda, put your money where your mouth is). Most American car manufacturers are offering 60,000 and 100,000 mile warranties now.

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It's a Honda!!!!

Written by: ToughStar on 05/22/2008

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have had this car 8 months now. I commute about 100 miles a day & this thing cannot be beat. Fast, fun sporty. I still average 32 mpg, important especially now with gas at $4 a gallon. I have put 16K on in 10 months. I expect it to last me to 250K miles, as long as you perform proper maintenance. I have done a few small upgrades & am seeing even better mpg sometimes, no need to buy a new Honda. But will buy another again. Thanks Honda for doing what you do best, building some of the best cars in the world.

Favorite Features

Rally style shifter, back to its roots with the hatchback. MPG, performance gearing, seats. Limited numbers, rarely seen, people always ask what it is.

Suggested Improvements

Like everyone else the K20A Type R would be more fun, but you would sacrifice mileage.

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Honda 2002 GX (CNG) a sweetie.

Written by: cng USER on 05/06/2008

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic GX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl CVT)

Review

This is a sweet little car to drive and very economical at the current price of gasoline. I have a used home pump which fills the tank overnight. My price per gallon equivalent at home is about $1.53 per gallon equivalent. Because the fuel is so clean, oil changes at 10,000 mile intervals could probably be delayed further. I have had essentially no major problems with the car. It has saved me a really large amount of money--especially now that gasoline is going for $4.72.

Favorite Features

People are very curious about the fuel, fuel economy, and how big a problem it is to find fuel.

Suggested Improvements

Put a little more meat into the sheet metal. Small traumas produce unnecessary dents.

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Tuned 2002 coupe

Written by: Leszek on 05/04/2008

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I did only 15,000 miles on it, but I know the car since it was 1 year old. That 1.7 liter engine was almost all the time pushed to the redline. The car was tuned a little bit, but it was almost like glued to the road when cornering. 0-60 is about 8.5\9 sec. I owned a manual transmission and I had to rebuild it (with 90k miles on it) but only because of track use and power shifting ($1000). Around 90k miles I had to change all front bushings ($450) and shocks ($300) everything else works perfectly. I have experienced an accident on highway going about 60mph and I can tell you that the car is very safe. It just started to burn about a half quarter of oil for every oil change. Mobil 1 5W-20

Favorite Features

manual tranny, really good suspension, almost like glued to the road (even before I lowered it)

Suggested Improvements

More hp ;)

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love my honda

Written by: grj on 05/01/2008

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I love this car. I didn't even do maintenance for 2 years because I didn't know what to do! Now I get regular filter changes/tires/oil/and it needed some transmission fluid when I noticed it made a weird squeaking noise. Read the user manual would be my advice, to avoid costly mechanical charges. DO change air filters a lot (every 3 oil changes), it improves the fuel economy. I only had to change the battery one time, and I've had to jump start it many (when it was the old battery) because I kept leaving the lights on. The factory battery lasted 5 years which is really quite something!.

Favorite Features

The cruise control. Saves a lot of money on gas. I love the way it can turn so nice and tight around narrow streets when I do a u-turn!

Suggested Improvements

It isn't very cozy on long trips. My rear end falls asleep and my legs get stiff and icky. Also the cabin is noisy.

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Reliable and comfortable

Written by: Happy customer on 03/20/2008

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is a great car. It rides smooth and I haven't had any large repair bills to date. I've had this car 4 years and all I've had to replace is the tires and regular oil changes. I'm very happy with the gas mileage. I have had many compliments on this car from friends to mechanics. This is a great road trip car. I've taken it to a bunch of different States and even out of the Country.

Favorite Features

I like the Power locks and the cruise control. The radio works fantastic. The interior cleans easily. I always have a smooth ride

Suggested Improvements

None

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Practical, but no more

Written by: Sam on 03/07/2008

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic EX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This car is quite practical, but has had a decent number of repairs. It gets good fuel economy (upper 20's) and is a sound car. However, if you are looking for a quick car, you've come to the wrong place.

Favorite Features

Fuel economy, reliability

Suggested Improvements

Dismal power, boring

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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