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Steer Clear of Civics
pmdclassics, 01/23/2011
2010 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
If you live in a cold climate do not buy a Honda Civic, the heater is very, very poor at best. Your car will not heat up if the temp is 20 F or colder. Worst heater in any car I have owned the last 30 years. Not only that the gas mileage is like driving an SUV. 24 MPG in town and highway mix. I leased my Civic and boy do I regret it. Can't wait until the lease is up to dump this car.
Never Again
disenchanted owner, 09/15/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX-S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
As a previous 2004 Hinda Civic owner, I couldn't be more disappointed with his vehicle. the 2004 compared to this newer version was like a Cadillac. The sets and the headrests in the new car are more than uncomfortable. You can't see the front or back of the car, so it's near impossible to park. Honda went VERY cheap with the interior and the emergency break is where you rest your knee to drive. Someone actually got paid a lot of money to redesign this piece of crap. Unfortunately I'm locked into a lease for 3 years, I CAN'T WAIT for it to be over.
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VIBRATIONS???
Terry, 11/04/2009
2010 Honda Civic LX-S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased this LX-S and when I test drove it, I experienced a mild vibration from the car at about 50 MPH. I asked the sales rep about it and he explained that flat spot on the tires may be to blame. This sounded logical and in his explanation I agreed with him that this could possibly work out with the tired being inflated and brought up to operation temp. However, now 1500 miles later, I still have a vibration at 50-60 MPH. This is most severe first thing in the A.M. when the vehicle is cold. I have the vehicle in the shop today for the issue today for the second time. I am being told now that there is a service bulletin for this.
Basic Transpo
Fudbutter, 01/02/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My '99 Accord was finished at 155K and I needed a replacement fast. In this economic environment, I did not feel fiscally justified to get a higher end car. Honda offers very affordable leases (thank goodness for a weakening yen and high Honda residual value) that are unmatched in this class. The Accord is now too large so we downgraded to the Civic. Value for dollar is astounding, but it is still a basic cheapo transportation device. Interior materials are a preponderance of plastic. Trunk has no nooks and cranny space. Interior storage bins are smaller. All what one would expect at this price point. Ride and handling OK at best.
Okay Car
Honda_Guy80, 01/17/2010
2010 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan w/Nav (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Traded my V6 VW Passat GLX for this Honda. The reason I was looking for something more reliable and fuel friendly. As expected performance was much different than what I am used to. Felt light but handling was okay. after 2 weeks of driving it gives me about 29 m/g which is really nice. I went for EX-L full option trim which I kind regret since it came to 24K and the car still does not feel luxurious. For that price I think I could got better but too late and it was my fault.
second but not last civic
otarakiwi, 01/21/2010
2010 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I sold my 2001 Civic LX and purchased the EX Model because I wanted a sunroof. I am amazed about how big the interior it is and I keep reminding my friends that it is 'just a civic'. I went from a manual to automatic and it feels so nice to drive and I love the steering wheel. I feel it is slow going up hills from start but it is a big car and only 140 horsepower so it is a small price to pay.
Noisy, squeaky
Alisande, 03/16/2010
2010 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I owned a 1980 Civic that was one of the best cars I've ever had. My new Civic is a disappointment. After only 1000 miles, I have rattles and squeaks in two places in the dash and the driver's side window. The road noise is fatiguing on long trips. I don't think Honda is making them like they used to. I don't even feel honest selling this car to someone so I'll keep it a couple years then trade it in for a Kia Forte, the car I should have bought instead.
So far so good
Tom B, 03/29/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very smooth ride, handles great, tight turning on curves. I really enjoy it so far. This is my third Honda Civic. The interior and exterior finish isn't as nice as my 1995 Civic LX but there are many nice improvements. This is the first Civic I bought with auto transmission and there does seem to be the slightest hesitation when accelerating from a stop or accelerating from idle speed. Haven't had an issue with noise on the highway, but it might be because I'm just used to it. Overall, excellent car for the money paid. And with dealer cash reducing the price down to $16,400, gotta love the cost!!
Great car!
Rockanlover, 04/26/2010
2010 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love it!!, very nice car to drive well equiped, nicely built, great shapes.
2010 Honda Civic EX- Great car!
ruthie, 04/27/2010
2010 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Out of all the compact autos I've owned this gets my #1 favorite car vote. Comfortable buckets seats with nice fabric, lots of room. The engine is so quiet you can hardly tell it is running. Smooth transition between gears. Great power steering and antilock brakes.Super easy operation of moon roof. I'm getting close to 40mpg and this is an automatic.!
Overall Review
C. Simpson, 04/29/2010
2010 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall I really like this car. We bought a new Civic EX in 2001 and had virtually no problems with it so we just bought a new 2010 EX to replace it. We drive about 25K miles per year so economy and comfort are important. There have been some nice upgrades over the years and it still feels like a quality vehicle. We paid right around 18K and had a great experience buying it from Metro Honda in Montclair, CA. Using the internet to query several dealers was great. In the end we chose Metro because their price was competitive but just as importantly their customer service was terrific. They also offer a Lifetime Powertrain warranty which is nice considering the miles we drive.
Great Car!
Great vehicle !!, 05/07/2010
2010 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have been buying new cars over 40 years and I must say this one, the 2010 Civic EX-L is the best! People I know who drive large expensive cars say the EX-L drives and feels like a luxury car in a smaller body, can't think of anything negative or close to it!
1st Civic. 1st Honda
NEW_H_GUY, 05/11/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just purchased new Civic LX 2 days ago. Really impressed with the build quality and overall value. Much better than 09 Corolla I traded. Hope to keep the car at least 10-15 years. Only potential issue is a vibration that starts at about 45-50+ mph (feels like a tire out of balance). Noticed it on 125 mile drive home from dealership. I was going to have it checked at the first oil change at the dealer, but now read someone else has had the same problem and a service bulletin has been issued. Other than that (hopefully) minor issue, I'm very pleased with Honda products.
The EX is worth the extra money!
Thomas Leo Obuck, 05/09/2010
2010 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this sleek Polished Metal Metallic Gray vehicle for my aged parents since the 2006 Accord EX sedan they initially bought was too large for their meager-sized garage. They are delighted with their new Civic EX Sedan. They describe the car as "zippy", the "perfect size 4-door inside and out" and "extremely attractive"! The cloth fabric is quite stylish, sporty and luxurious. The gorgeous Accord became mine and as much as they love it, they claim that it is "too much car" for their simplistic lives; yet, just right for mine. They literally scoot to church, shopping and back home. I wanted them to enjoy the standard sunroof of the loaded "EX" variant. They are thrilled and so am!
A lot of car for the price.
Hondriver, 05/26/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX-S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2010 Honda Civic Sedan Auto LX-S in Atomic Blue on 4/24/10. It is a great car for the money. It is no race car, but has decent acceleration. Honda mainly had fuel economy in mind when designing this car. First tank averaged 32 MPG with combined city/highway driving. Handling is good even at higher speeds. Not much road noise noticed as mentioned in other reviews. The only thing I added after purchase was custom tint and front/rear splash guards. You can remedy all the suggested improvements listed below by going up to an EX, but I thought the rims were ugly and buying the LX-S saved me a few bucks. Incentives are good for Hondas right now as it is more of a buyers market.
My Civic EX
billykeyc, 06/07/2010
2010 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I recently bought a Civic EX sedan. I drive a lot and just traded in my '08 Altima. I miss the acceleration and the CVT on my Altima but I love the increased mileage and the look of my new car. I got a great price and love it.
Great car!
Karis, 06/02/2010
2010 Honda Civic DX-VP 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just bought the new 2010 Honda Civic dx-vp. Pretty happy with my choice. I had a Ford Focus before for 8 years and drove it into the ground and it was time to get a new car. I was always interested in the civics because it's an attractive car and has a great reputation. The look of the car is great both inside and out. I got a great deal also about $15,500 out the door. The only changes I would make to the Civic would that there be an arm rest, (which comes with the next model up) power door locks, and cup holders in the back seat. Other than that I'm really happy and it's been fun driving around town and on road trips.
Great Car
Roy, 06/02/2010
2010 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have about 3K miles on my car, and I love it. I recommend the upgrade to the EX-L, since most of my favorite features came with the upgrade. I saw no reason to spend $2k extra for navigation since you can get a good GPS for under $200 & you can always upgrade as the technology improves. I test drove the Kia Forte and Ford Focus. Both are also good cars, but the Civic felt more solid & I preferred its look. The expected resale value of the Civic sold me on the car and made it worthwhile to spend an extra $2K. The design is a little funky. It took me a few hundred miles to get used to the slanted windshield, almost non-existent hood, and interesting speedometer.
Top notch
Mooseman, 06/10/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX-S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I can't say enough about these new Civics. Love 'em and they have reliability too. What else can you ask for?
Love my Hondas
Sils79, 06/18/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love my Civic, this is my 4th Honda and it is wonderful just like the rest. The car handles wonderfully and the craftsmanship is top notch for this class. Could use a little more punch under the hood, but for 40 mpg freeway, I guess I'll compromise a bit on acceleration. All in all it is a wonderful car and based on this, the other Civic and 2 Accords I will keep on coming back to Honda.
Oh! The new car smell!
MG, 06/21/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had the car for a few days now and I must say I love this thing. Got the basic LX with nothing added in. Got a great price. I love the way the instrument gauges are laid out. The A/C is cold enough and road noise is not bad, but then again, it is a fairly light car. The acceleration is not as good as some other cars but for a 1.8 L engine, its good enough. Besides, if you want good acc in a Civic, get the Si. This definitely is a great car. With a mix of horrible city traffic and highway. I got about 31-32 MPG for my first tank.
Excellent car-disappointing MPG
Stuart, 07/13/2010
2010 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very attractive, well designed car. Love the blue color and all of the added features found on ex.
Class act
bayoubilly74, 07/24/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After being away from Honda for a few years, it is nice to be back. I had always thought the Civic sedan looked really cool, but didn't realize just how good of a design they actually have. Smooth ride, easy to drive. I don't notice the road noise lots of others talk about. The car feels very stable and well put together. For a smaller sedan there is quite a bit of room in the back--I don't remember the car being that big back when I had a 91 Civic in college. The dash and gauges are very modern and it looks like a little cockpit. I like the 2- level gauge set up. Huge trunk. Great gas mileage. Easy to park. It is hard to go wrong with one of these.
3 Strikes
Jim, 08/04/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Civic drives well, but the seats are horrible. Don't expect the backup lights to illuminate anything. The front of the vehicle is too low, don't even think about getting close to a curb. Mileage isn't bad, but not as good as my previous Corolla.
Time for a change
goldenrule55, 08/06/2010
2010 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Nav (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Also have a 2006 civic ex bought used three years ago. Happy with it so just traded our other car for a new 2010 ex. Now we have to civics, on the new models they did away with the sound pads in the engine and trunk so now you see bare metal. In 4 years the two cars are almost identical, the new one has a usb connector on the radio and new steering wheel, otherwise can't tell them apart. Also if you have a brand new one make sure you check closely specially on the roof for paint defects that you can see through the clear coat (Google it) my 06 also had them and now they look like sore spots. Took it back to the dealer body shop so that there will be a record for future claims.
Great Commuting Car
Point A to Point B, 08/17/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Wanted better gas mileage as I drive 50 miles total every day. I traded in my Accord (4cy)for the Civic - so far so good. The Civic is more fun to drive than the Accord and I actually like the simplicity of the interior. The ride is OK, not as comfortable as the Accord yet I find myself enjoying it more.
Reliability is the key
Bernie, 09/11/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love the Civic LX. I gave it an 8 on economy but it's probably closer to a 7. I'm getting 29-30 with 50/50 driving thats a bit lower than I anticipated based on what several salespeople and the sticker claimed. They claimed it was better on fuel economy than the Fit which didn't seem likely but it tipped the scales toward the Civic. I would have probably bought the Civic anyway for better comfort but Fit owners have told me that they were getting in the 35 mpg range. I'm not sure that wasn't some sort of marketing ploy to bump up the sale. If you're choosing between those two look extra closely.
Brand New Honda Civic LX
Greg Fletcher, 10/11/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just bought a 10' Civic LX and love it so far. Previous car was a Nissan Sentra which was a nice little car but not close to this Civic. Test drove the Chevy Cruze and Malibu, Ford Fiesta and Fusion, Nissan Sentra and Altima but the only car that was even close was the Cruze which was $2000 more than I got the Civic for. Civic has tons more room in the back seat than my previous Sentra or new Cruze which my kids noticed immediately. Not noticing the loud engine at all talked about in previous reviews. Pretty slow off the line but I didn't buy the car for speed. The Cruze definitely had a more stylish interior and features (bluetooth) and much "cooler" dashboard.
Very happy!
New Honda, 11/14/2010
2010 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've been driving my civic for 7 months now. I love it! The engine has a lot of pickup and speed. I deal with heavy stop/go traffic on my daily commute and I am impressed with how responsive the brakes are. Gas mileage-excellent! I drive about 150 mi a week and fill up about every other week or so. As others have said, in the driver's seat, the hood slopes so you cannot see it..Even still, I've never had an issue parallel parking after the first few weeks of driving it. Only issue I've had is cold starts. The engine hesitates and will take a couple of tries...However, I learned starting the engine in position 2 seems to do the trick so no further issues. I'm very happy with my purchase!
First Honda for us
LakeMichi, 11/21/2010
2010 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love the speed hub, sun roof, mileage. Zippy little car for a 1.8. Kind of hard to see when on curves due to blind spots of front window frames. Firm ride, but a bit of road noise inside. Not luxurious, but serviceable. Next time I think we'll get the CR-V to contend with winter driving conditions. We have yet to drive this in snow, but I feel better sitting up higher in a CR-V and having 4-wheel drive.
Nice Ride
pdponyx, 11/29/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the car with 25 miles on it, I now have 400. Recently I noticed that the engine is starting to get noisy. It was silent in the beginning. When I decelerate I can feel the down shifting. Accelerating is not a problem. I've just used one tank of gas so far, so I'm still seeing what the MPG are like. I like the design, but I cannot see the front so I'm still figuring out how far I have before I hit something.
Far From Perfect
bayoubilly74, 12/27/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a '10 Civic---in a hurry I might add. I test drove a new Accord but did not buy it due to cost. Went with Civic blindly. I've owned 2 before so I figured "how can I go wrong?". Well, it rides fine, looks good from the outside, and has a bunch of storage spots up front. The stereo is great for a stock system. Other than that, I can't really say this is the Honda I thought it would be. The cabin is tight--watch out if you are 6ft or over. The roofline slants at such an angle that I hit my head if not careful. Also, there are no cupholders in the back...ZERO. Not sure how the designers got away with missing that simple feature.
The interior - lack comfort
allahakbar, 07/04/2011
2010 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
From interior it doesnt look like a 2010 car!! We regret to have chosen this car over Toyota! It lacks interior comfort when 1. you dont see a cofee cup holder for any passenger sitting at back. What you expect to do with a water bottle or a coffe mug?? hold in your hand all the time? Just ridiculous. 2. Selling car in Saskatoon where cold temp falls to -40 you dont see a 2010 car (Honda) a temperature gauge! How cheap!! Even a Toyota Corola 1998 has a digital temperature guage!! I say it is unbelievalbly cheap not to have temp guage in Honda (2010) selling in Canada!! 3. There are two cup holder in but you cant use cup holders if you slide the tray out!! Bad design.
small interior
kurdi, 01/02/2025
2010 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Nav (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
small interior esp. driver side too small
Great Vehicle
Honda guy, 02/21/2025
2010 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
With proper maintenance this Honda Civic will last for many more years.
I love my 2010 Honda Civic
Roy M. West, 03/31/2010
2010 Honda Civic DX-VP 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have now driven 4000 miles in my Honda Dx Vp. I love the car! The only problem which I can report is that if I raise the driver's side seat too high, a portion of the digital speedometer is cut off, and I can't see the readout without craning my neck. Otherwise, the car glides down the road, I am getting about 25mpg around town, and after taking a 165 mile trip down the interstate, my gas mileage was 40.1 mpg--yep, 40.1 mpg! I have read reviews complaining of road noise on the interstate--I am either deaf, or my little civic is immune to that problem. The car handles well, accelerates reasonably well for a 140 hp engine, corners well, idles well. I am very happy with this car.
Great mileage
Bill, 06/08/2024
2010 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Heated leather seats
Not worth the money
ric7744, 05/05/2010
2010 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I no longer own this car. I sold it one month after buying it. Road noise is horrible. The LX version lacks some features standard for a car in this price range like a pop trunk on the remote control. The biggest problem was this car had the worst air conditioning I have ever seen. When you have it on fresh air it blows warmer than normal and when the a/c is on the compressor cycles on and off constantly I guess to save gas and never really get super cold. At a stop sign it really is not cold. I took it to two dealers and they said that is just the way Hondas have it set up. I became fed up with the car in general and it is now gone. Also has a really goofy dash that I could not get used to.
Nice car less than 100K miles reliable deal
Mark, 07/23/2018
2010 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Reliable car for daily use
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