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Fun to drive, noisy, and unsure of quality
hiker8, 10/26/2011
2011 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
Had the left rear wheel bearing replaced at 10K miles. Do a quick search and you will see wheel bearings on this generation of civic are an issue, and Honda didn't correct the problem even on the last model year. The car seems to be well built otherwise, only a small rattle by the tweeter near the front left of the windshield.
I love my Honda
ginger, 01/25/2019
updated 07/30/2020
2011 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Good car for a single person or couple, or even for a family of three. Tall people don't fit in the back seat though. I love my little Honda; the only trouble I've had is having to replace the A/C last year - which was $1,000, it has some road noise, and it's a tight fit for a big family BUT it's still wonderful and I will hopefully drive it til the wheels fall off. Has 190,000 miles right now and still going strong.
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altimase35, 09/25/2011
2011 Honda Civic LX-S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
This is my wifes 3rd honda. 2 accords before this. Bought the car for my wife. she loves the car. easy to read speedometer. simple car which does not overwhelm her with gadgets. She wanted a small car and felt the accord was to big. Honda has made this car as cheap as possible. steering wheel material starting to come off. not sure why? Florida is hot, but one year? Doors seem to flex when shuting. hollow sounding. car does not feel stable at high speed. car tends to move around especially when being passed by vehicles. soft suspension? No compaints about the engine or transmission. Gas milage is good. stereo is basic, speakers are ok.
Great car
jay clark, 09/17/2015
updated 03/18/2016
2011 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
bought it new, so far 85,000 miles not one major problem, it is a little noisy on the highway, tire noise, great in town, one of the best cars I ever owned. Dealership is OK I guess have never been there again, except to look for a new car last week In town it is the best, for traveling it is a bit small, next car will be accord or like, more trunk room for traveling but we love the civic. I average 30 mpg in town and around 40 on the highway, only problem is the trunk lock (inside the car no longer works, can release it and open it from outside but Honda had a lock so you could not release the trunk from inside and it does not work, stuck otherwise no problems in 85,000 miles, pretty good now days! would recommend it to anyone needs reliable transportation, not luxury for sure but very dependable and inexpensive Update I now have 100k on the car, except for replacing front breaks, no problems. I hate the thought of replacing this car
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Another fantastic Civic
fronteeer, 08/23/2011
2011 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my third Honda Civic. It's actually a Canadian SE model, which is essentially an Si Sedan with a standard black interior and 1.8L SOHC VTEC engine. It came with standard 16" 5-spoke alloys, sunroof, chrome exhaust finisher and iPod interface. My 1996 and 2004 were both fantastic cars, and the 2011 is no exception. It's bigger, roomier, more comfortable, quieter and more refined, upscale and attractive looking.
Mostly satisfied
fore4me, 02/13/2012
2011 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned this 2011 Civic EX for a year now. I have to say that I am "mostly" satisfied. I really do enjoy driving the car. I think I would like the Civic SI a lot more, because I have a lead foot, but I probably wouldn't like the decreased gas mileage. I love the way the car handles and the car has adequate power in most situations. I really don't notice the road noise until I go above 65MPH. On a recent weekend trip, the road noise at 80MPH on the interstate was tiring after a while. I have also experience a wide variety of gas mileage figures. A recent interstate run at around 80MPH resulted in 25MPG. The best i have achieved is 32MPG. The gas mileage is worse when I use cruise control
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Jen, 01/26/2018
2011 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I can't handle the road noise. There is a huge blind spot front left. The interior has some issues even tho it's been treated like a baby. Little power on interstate going up North Carolina Mountains. It is very reliable. It's never had to go into the shop. Paint has held up nicely. I've had this car 7 years. Dont try to put a average adult in the back, there isn't much leg room.
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A Quirky but Loveable Little Car
cbeck3, 12/23/2012
2011 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
55 of 79 people found this review helpful
I'll start off by saying that I'm reviewing the Civic as an economy sedan, not a sports car. First, the Civic is fun to drive. It's actually a blast to drive - more so than my old Pontiac Grand Am GT was, with its 3.4L V6. Second, it's laughably cheap. No, I don't mean that it didn't cost a lot, because it did - I mean that a fill-up generally costs somewhere around $30. A side note about the fuel: with spirited driving, I still get around 30mpg. I'm anxious to take a long road trip in my Civic. Third, it's quirky. That isn't necessarily a bad thing. The gas pedal is mounted in the floor, which will require a bit of a learning curve, but it isn't anything too serious. Also, the horn...
A piece of junk
J. Aiello, 12/21/2015
updated 01/08/2018
2011 Honda Civic LX-S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is my second Honda and I regretted buying both. Our troubles started immediately with the A/C. The dealer replaced the compressor TWICE (Honda replacement parts are rebuilt!!) and then replaced almost every other part of the A/C system, including the 3rd compressor. I took it to another repair shop and they found a broken expansion valve, but the system failed again a short time later. I also had issues with the rear window lifts. After the dealer tried to fix the problem numerous times I finally called Honda HQ and they replaced both rear window registers. The paint on the top was beginning to wear off!! Gas mileage dropped from 32 MPG to less than 28 for no reason. I finally traded it in with just 11,000 miles for a new 2015 KIA Soul which we love.
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One of the most Reliable Vehicles I have owned
sukki1np664, 08/14/2023
2011 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've owned a 2011 Honda Civic LX for about 2 years now, and can say without a doubt that it is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. I am a delivery guy and have owned many cars, most of which were not up to the task; this is the one car that has lasted the longest with the least amount of issues. I bought it with ~125,000 miles on the odo, and it is now at ~176,000 (50,000+ miles of harsh city miles). The only issues I have ever had with it are the typical ones that many have with this generation of civic: (1) rear wheel bearing, (2) cv axle, and (3) interior accessory problems (trip meter reset/MPH to KPH/Dash light dimmer switch fell apart, I was using this switch every day to reset trip meter). Other than that, just fluid changes, brake pads/rotors, tires, and a muffler replacement. As far as the car itself, it is fairly comfortable for what it is, I don't have any issues being 6ft tall. Acceleration is not bad for 4 cylinder NA engine and it handles pretty well in the corners. Enough space in the interior/trunk for me to take large catering orders without having to split them with other drivers. The ride is a little rough, especially noticeable when going over bumpy roads/speed-bumps, and you have to be careful with the front end (which is a bit lower to the ground) on large curbed driveways, as the splash shield will scrape the pavement if you don't pull in/out of these driveways slowly and at an angle. My biggest complaint is that the thickness of the A pillars create large blind spots, you HAVE to look around the pillars or you will end up in an accident. However, over time, this becomes second nature. All in all not a perfect car, but certainly the most reliable I have ever owned. Accelerates well and handling is quite good; interior/trunk space is adequate to handle large catering orders; car is pretty comfortable for the most part, although there are important things to consider when driving it. However, if you are in the market for cheap, reliable transportation, I think you will be impressed with this generation of civic like I was.
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Great car but needs improvements
paulrevere, 09/07/2011
2011 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just bought this to replace a 2006 Civic. The new body style is sharper, interior dash looks more advanced especially with the iMid display, love the mpg display. The car rides very good with smooth steering, however, the road noise can be high on roads with rough surfaces. The glove box and console storage compartment are smaller. I don't have near as much space to store things as I did in the 2006. Also, I don't have anywhere I can comfortable place my elbows (except in my lap) when driving. They have reduced the height of the center console storage box and pushed it further back. The door armrest is lower and further back as well. (con't)
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flgirl23, 11/21/2011
2011 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought a new Civic about a year ago. It has been to the shop 4 times already. Once for a stuck window, once for a door that wouldn't close, and once for a grinding engine noise. The car was brought in today due to peeling door covers. The dealer has been very difficult in fixing these issues. The quality of the paint, and over all materials are poor. If a leaf falls on it, the car will scratch. The placement of the speedometer makes it very difficult to see and the light coloring stains easily. I am looking at trading mine in and getting another make of car. They just aren't what they used to be.
You have disappointed me Honda
John, 06/05/2016
2011 Honda Civic LX-S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 14 people found this review helpful
Let me start by saying, I love Honda.....or should I say loved Honda. My first car was a '93 Del Sol. What a blast that car was to drive. Taking your targa top off and blasting the radio, while listen to the cold air intake give your 4 banger some grumble. The love I developed for that car as I took her to 210,000 miles made me a believer in Honda. As much as that car made me love Honda is as much as this Civic has done too make me hate Honda. Now that is a bold statement so let me explain. Honda uses the cheapest and worst paint known to man kind. After two years on the road, the front of my purchased brand new with 7 miles on it Honda looked like it had been driven in multiple sand storms in Iraq. The paint on this car chips off with the slightest of ease. If you think I am crazy read reviews on 03 to 07 Honda vehicles.... apparently Honda still hasn't figured out how to fix their paint problem....or maybe they just don't care. Further more, I have a heat shield near the manifold the vibrates. I am familiar with this happening on older vehicles where shields rust off, (hell, I drove a del sol up to 210,000. Everything rusted off that car) but a 3 year old (at the time it started) vehicle should not experience this problem. Now to the ECM. A animal chewed the wires on my O2 sensor causing my check engine light to come on. (I own that this is not Honda's fault, but what comes after is) Easy fix it seemed, I bought a new O2 sensor at Autozone and changed it out, reset my codes, took it for a test drive, and low and behold the light came back on. Next I check all the fuses, painstakingly checking each circuit with a meter (thinking it blew a fuse). Everything checked out fine, so I now ordered the Bishko repair manual for the vehicle, so I could get a detailed view at the schematics for the O2 sensor circuit. Turns out there is no fuse for the O2 sensor, so when the animal chewed the wires insulation away, the open wires now touched. When I went to start the vehicle, unknown that the wires were chewed, it shorted the circuit frying the ECM! What should have been a simple O2 repair and fuse switch out, turned into a $150 used ECM install and a $100 reprogramming fee by the dealership. If I had the dealership do this it would have cost upwards of $600. Now happy me, my car is working again, except that 4 months later I hear a clanking noise coming from the serpentine belt. So I assume this is the drive belt auto tensioner. I purchase a new drive belt and tensioner. Work for a few hours removing stuck on bolts in areas I can barely get a finger into. Cuss a lot, replace it all, get it back together, start the vehicle and the clanking noise is still there. Well now I have brought you up to the present day. My next move is to check the A/C compressor, which I have to imagine is the problem now that I have ruled out the auto tensioner. Why a vehicle with 59,000 miles on it requires a new A/C compressor is beyond me. For those of you who don't know, an after market auto tensioner and belt can be had for about $75, And an A/C compressor for about $300. Take this to a mechanic and your looking at $800 + repair bill. Take it to the dealership and you will have a $1000 + bill. I bought this Honda so I wouldn't have to work on my car anymore expecting to be repair free till at least 120,000 miles. Now at 60,000 miles I feel like this car is failing apart. This vehicle has no impressive interior features, very basic. The steel wheels are too wide for the cars weight. This gives you improved cornering in the summer, but driving in the snow, this car slips all over, even with studded snow tires. I regret purchasing this car, as it has given me the same reliability of an ex-girlfriends Suzuki, which I was forever under the hood of......well maybe not quite that bad... but it has finally made me say, "maybe next time I try Toyota".
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Great car, made to last
BrockFromAtlanta, 02/09/2017
updated 08/12/2020
2011 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great gas mileage, comfortable seats, big cargo space, great handling, easy to maintain( if you are handy), very satisfied customer.
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No regrets - still happy after six years
Fred, 05/03/2017
2011 Honda Civic LX-S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new back in 2011 and have a little over 90,000 miles on it now. Other than the passenger air bag recall (which was free), I've had exactly ZERO non-scheduled visits to the dealer, nothing but regularly scheduled services. This car has done multiple 3,000 mile road trips in summer across the California and Arizona deserts and winter, including blizzards (which I wouldn't advise no matter what you're driving). This car has always been dependable. On the long trips, I've gotten as much as 39 mpg and never less than 35 mpg. Doing short hop, day-to-day driving, I've never gotten less than 25 mpg and usually get in the 27 mpg range. The interior has held up including the driver seat (no holes worn into the bolster where I get in and out like in a previous car). I'm a about 6'2", and I don't need to have the driver seat all the way back to be comfortable. The seats have been very comfortable on those long drives, much better than those in my wife's new Subaru Outback. My paint (white) has had no issues whatsoever with unusual chipping. No fading of the primary paint at all. The only paint that's faded at all is the paint on the black trim strips where the front and rear doors meet, but from what I can tell, that's very common with cars having that same black trim. My only complaints have been with the Honda dealer where I formerly had my car serviced. In winter, they filled the washer fluid reservoir with plain water which promptly froze when I drove up in the mountains. On another visit, they charged me $90 to rotate my tires, but they didn't actually rotate my tires (they were marked). I didn't notice this at first, but a week or two later when I did, I called the dealer, and they said they check to see if the tires need rotation but only rotate them if they need it, so they charged me $90 to look at my tires. That was my last visit to that dealer for service.
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An appliance
Mtn, 01/28/2018
updated 01/29/2019
2011 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Good car, overall, if you just want to get from point A to B. This car doesn’t have character, soul or passion. It is like a fairly reliable appliance. The steering is numb, visibility ahead around corners poor (especially in bad weather), and the brakes don’t inspire confidence. The moonroof is nice, controls logical, and it is comfortable to sit in on long trips.
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Good deal at Galpin honda
cmed1, 02/28/2012
2011 Honda Civic LX-S 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
purchased 2011 certfied honda, fair price, helpfull sales people. 2nd car from Galpin Honda Sons car he is very happy with car good gas mileage. car lacks power but its expected if you want good gas mileage. overall very happye with Glen salesman at Galpin Honda will recommend friends and family.
Good car
Bob, 10/12/2019
2011 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Been good to me so far for the past two years.
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taffy2011, 05/13/2011
2011 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
The first problem I had with this new car is a needed replacement of a front wheel bearing with only 15K miles. It also needed a realign. Now I know why CR didn't recommend the Civic for this model year.
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kiyotchan, 04/23/2011
2011 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 22 people found this review helpful
Recently purchased it new after giving 2002 Honda Civic to my son. Was going to buy used, but recent manufacturer to dealer incentive made the price so attractive that the difference between the new and recent Civic with 20 to 30K miles became almost nonexistent. I know I am biased, but I have always liked Honda for its reliability, great gas mileage, and peppiness. This car has not disappointed me. It is noticeably more powerful and surprisingly quiet compared to 2002 that I had. The manual shift is quite different from the old version, but it did not take much time to get accustomed to it; it has more sporty feel to it.