Used 2009 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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A Rattle Box!!
goozemann, 09/30/2009
Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've had no problems with the engine, but everything inside this car rattles...the dash, the door panel....and it drives you insane!! Poor, poor fit and finish. Sounds like loose change is inside the door. Took to dealer and of course they drove it on a smooth road and "couldn't reproduce". Also when steering wheel is in upper position, can't see the odometer. Automatic locking everything also drives you insane when getting groceries etc. out of the trunk and back seat...the doors keep locking (found a way to disable the rear door auto-lock, but the trunk eludes me. When you close trunk, doors automatically lock...then you have to unlock them again!
The car runs smooth and straight
Aneesh, Ames, IA, 01/29/2019
Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car accelerates great and runs straight. Transmission shifts smoothly. It has a new battery. Drivebelt and fluids are in very good condition. Very clean interior and exterior(detailed)
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Love my Honda but..
kiralee1, Riverton, UT, 07/15/2014
Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got this car used with about 25,000 miles on it and it's at 62,000 miles now. Really fun to drive, nice handling, and exceptionally reliable. I've never had any mechanical problems, just regular service. It does really good in the snow if you put beefy snow tires on. The biggest problem is the paint. It's peeling everywhere and rusting. Honda said they don't cover the paint because of where I live. I've had a few older Hondas and they have all had paint issues. They are a more expensive economy car and I think they should have higher quality paint. If you get a lower end civic get better wheels put on. One pothole and the wheel will bend. Overall a really great car.
Terrible Car - Never again
primetime8032, Rockville, MD, 06/22/2012
Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought this car about 4 months ago, ready to trade it in again. This car is absolutely terrible. The AC BARELY works, I went back into the dealership and they "recharged" it, still doesn't work. The sound system, lol what sound system, you can put the volume all the way on 40 (as high as it goes) and its still quiet (and sounds like [non-permissible content removed]). The car lags a lot when you hit the gas, very slow car, can't even keep up with traffic when merging onto the highway. Probably would be better in manual. The interior design is OK, only good thing this car has going for itself. The brakes are terrible, I bought the car as a 'Honda Certified' car, I had to return it TWICE for the brakes and still squeaks.
Not as good as previous generations of Honda
Ken C, Grand Junction, CO, 01/03/2019
updated 01/06/2021
Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This was the first time in my life that I bought a car brand new from the dealer. Previously I had owned an 88 Accord and a 96 Civic EX which I loved. So when the 96 wore out, I went to Honda and let high pressure sales and price influenced me to buy this car, which cost less than what my daughter paid over 10 years earlier for a Civic DX, which is a lower level of economy. However, over the past few years I've realized how that was possible: 1) Cheaper quality materials on the interior. The level of plastic is almost 100% with quality I would compare to a milk jug. 2) Cheaper engine compartment. More plastic parts than ever, including the radiator and valve cover. 3) Cheaper quality exterior, mainly a skin of metal that is paper-thin, and dents and dings and scratches very easily, plus pinholes appear when you try to push them out. There is also a lot of plastic on the body including the wraparound bumper, and the paint starts peeling off these parts after about 5 years. The paint on my 94 Ford Ranger has held up better, and it's 15 years older. This is one way Honda was able to offer a much larger cabin space but keep the weight down and fuel economy up. 4) Less sound-deadening. You hear more road noise than previous generations and the cheap OEM tires start howling like bad wheel bearings after about 30-40k miles. 5) The brakes wear out prematurely. I think I had to redo mine at less than 40k miles. I just passed 100k, and the motor still doesn't burn any oil. That's the only thing that keeps this car from being a total flop. Last but not least, the plastic strip on both sides of the roof is all one piece with the trim around the windshield, which is shot on every Civic at about the 7 year mark. Honda wants about $320 for the pair which is an amazing price gouge for something that shouldn't cost more than $60. So far there is no aftermarket replacement, so you're screwed unless you drive around like me and leave the windshield trim exposed and ugly. I wish I'd bought a Chevy Cobalt, it's a better car.
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