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Harry, 06/09/2019
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
18 of 25 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2017 Honda Civic brand new, and has only driven this car for 4,500 miles from 2017 to 2019. From the beginning this car has a heating and air conditioning problem. In the winter the windows are frosted I have problem seeing outside. I can't see the vehicle at the back of me and also the side of me. In the summer the outside air is cooler than the inside of the car. The car is blowing hot air. Buying a brand new car and had to drive with the windows down is a disgrace. It is a bad investment for me , I regret buying this car. Be careful if you plan to buy one.
Great car with horrible seats
Raj V, 10/05/2017
2017 Honda Civic Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I am a three week owner of a Civic Touring. It is an amazing car to drive. It has great acceleration for its class and is fun to drive. It is a nice looking car with good interiors and really nice dash. It gives great fuel economy and is fun to drive (which is a rare combination). It has cool technology features. It has almost everything that I would want in a car but yet I am rating it only a 3/5 stars. The main reason being the seats. The driver seat is not comfortable for someone short like me with back/neck issues. In my new Civic, my neck hurts really really bad. I tried all kinds of back supports and neck pillows. They help a little but still do feel very uncomfortable because of the forward inclining headrest. In spite of my issues, I would still highly recommend buying this car as it is a very good car. But before you buy this make sure you are happy with the forward inclining seat (which can be an issue for short people).
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Dylan Drudge, 01/28/2017
updated 07/31/2017
2017 Honda Civic Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
The stock tires and headlights are garbage ! But the rest of the car is amazing I'm 6' 3" and this car has tons of space. It's crash test rating is through the roof, its 0-60 is ~6.2 seconds which is faster than most cars. It's passing ability is awesome with the turbo ! Really fun and peppy car to drive. I test drove the impreza, mazda 3 , and golf , and this car was definitely the most bang for your buck. the only quells are again the stock all - seasons are terrible in the snow, and the headlights aren't very bright. but the daytime running LED's are really pretty. I've gotten so many compliments on the look of this car. If you get this car get the sport package the exhaust sounds awesome at high rpms but still keeps quiet at low speeds and not to mention those 18" wheels are so sexy. I still oogle my car from my window 7 months in. I love this car.
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Shells, 11/16/2020
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've always had a Honda, this was my first ZERO miles & NEW NEW car! I have had this car 3 years now. I loved the look and how it drove, my car is my baby!! HOWEVER! FIRST Month-Front bumper popped out of place! It was bizarre, I know no one hit me-paint and body were fine. Rear bumper-the black plastic trim started loosing off. Like wth? Brand new car and already coming undone front to back? First year- we had a bad rain storm and my wipers completely died! Yup, mid drive. Turns out the motor died. More paint chips around the body and parts look as if they weren't sealed right??? Second year- battery died (waaaaaay too soon) The navigation and Apple CarPlay keep freezing and locking up. I use a legit iphone charger and they keep burning out after connecting to car. Sun Roof is starting to make a screeching noise and locking up. Third year- the chrome trim in my interior is chipping badly (Again, I take really good car of my car. Everyone thinks its brand new.) This weekend I went to get oil change & I'm told the AC Clutch & Coil are out & guess what, yeeeees-my warranty is out therefore Honda is asking for $928!!! I have done my research and MANY people are having AC issues and funny how they come up after warranty is out. Many say that the dealers are telling them to prepare to fix again AFTER you give them all that money and "fix" it. I have always rooted for Honda and loved their cars. I've had 3 different ones & years-all used. However, I'm really disappointed at the poor quality they put into this car. It could've been one of the BEST cars out there, TOP quality that lasted over 300k miles. Now, I don't believe mine will unless I keep putting money into it. I've never had so many issues with a used car-this was my first new car & never again. I also HATE going to any Honda dealership. I have been several times to different ones & I feel as if they just don't care to help you out. Save your money because this seems like it is just the beginning of a money pit!! :(
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So many problems
Jim, 08/30/2020
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan w/Honda Sensing (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have Honda civic EX and having a many problem. If I unlock the door with key fob,gas door also pop up. A/C is not cool...Honda should recall about this issue. I won't buy Honda again
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Great Ride, But Brakes Don't Do Winter.
Wasicun, 07/13/2019
updated 01/17/2024
2017 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Update: The car now has 95,000 miles on it and has been very reliable overall. Apart from the brake issues I initially reported below, the only repair since (outside of further brake pad and rotor replacements) has been rear shock absorbers. The car still rides and handles well. I'm going to miss the silky-smooth manual transmission when I part with the car. Sad it is no longer an option on new Civic sedans. If I could give a 4.5 star rating, I would. Initial review: After decades of owning Toyotas and enjoying their outstanding reliability, I decided to buy a replacement for my '06 Corolla with over 220K miles. I purchased a new '17 base Civic with a manual transmission when that option was discontinued on all but the "Sport" Corolla trim. Frankly, in everything related to drivability the Civic blows the Corolla away, and the Civic gets considerably better mpg's (my wife has a '19 Corolla, so my comparison isn't pulled out of the air). I concur with all of the positive reviews on how driver-friendly the Civic is, and the 6-speed manual is a dream. I was worried that the wider-than-Corolla tires would be a problem in the snow- NOT so! With good snow tires, the car does just fine. Now for the problems. The AC was dead when I first tried to use it. Leaky condenser, covered under warranty. OK, fine, that's what warranties are for. After two winters on snowy and salty upstate NY roads, I started to notice a slight rubbing noise from the rear wheels/brakes. I was due for a scheduled oil change/service at the dealer (I like to use the dealer service when a vehicle is under warranty), so I had them check the brakes. I was brought to the service bay and was shown that the rear brake rotors were delaminated, and told that they needed to be replaced along with the pads, which were worn down to 3mm. I was also told that the front rotors had to be "turned down", but the pads were still good at 6mm. Since the car was still under warranty with 30K on the odometer, I figured the work would be covered under warranty. WRONG! The service rep said Honda doesn't cover wear items. I maintained that this was equipment failure, and that I generally drive forward (front brake pads normally wear much quicker than rears). He agreed, and said that the pads were "stuck in the holders", caused by the salt and grit applied to slippery roads and leading to lubrication failure on the holders, "we see it all the time". He then accused me of not maintaining the brakes per Honda recommendations. I reminded him that I had been bringing the car THERE for all scheduled maintenance- he shrugged his shoulders, and I refused the work. After I got home, I checked the Owners Manual. There was nothing about said brake maintenance for US cars. I happened to check the recommendations for Canadian cars, and Honda did recommend annual brake service for those. I called Honda's Corporate office and was told they back the dealer on this one. Thanks Honda, I bought your car in upstate NY, I should be able to drive it there. I didn't see any advantage to using Honda replacement parts given the poor performance of the originals, and paying the inflated price I was quoted, so I booked my trusty independent mechanic and left the car with him. He called with the bad news- the electronic parking brake on the car can't be released for access without Honda computer codes, which he didn't have and couldn't afford. He cleaned and lubed the front brakes (the pads were stuck in the holders there too), and Honda got the work for the rear brakes (the dealer did take pity and gave me a break on parts, though it was still more than the independent mechanic quoted). I asked the dealer how much the annual brake service (clean and lube the pad holders and sliders) would cost: about an hour's labor, $95. Since I never had that issue with a Toyota (I'd get 80K plus on the fronts and never touch the rears), I'm not happy with Honda. Add the fact that maintenance to prevent the problem is addressed in the Owner's Manual for Canadian cars but ignored for US models leads me to believe that perhaps Canada has stronger consumer protection laws and Honda is deliberately fleecing US owners by selling cars with brakes not suitable for winter road conditions and forcing customers to use their pricey parts and service due to the parking brake computer codes. It's a great car to drive, but I can't say Honda is an honest company to deal with. A shame. Anyway, if you drive your Civic on salty roads, donate to the dealer every spring for a brake service. Or consider another make. Update: The car now has 90,000 miles on it. Apart from the above irksome issues it has been problem-free apart from a broken rear shock absorber (many roads it travels regularly are in terrible condition). The car still handles and rides like new. The manual transmission is so smooth and a pleasure to shift. It’s a shame Honda no longer offers it on the base Civics. Overall, I’m quite happy with the car.
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Love the new Civic Sport Touring Hatchback!!
Ken S, 03/20/2017
updated 09/28/2018
2017 Honda Civic Sport Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I remember the days when I’d travel and rent a car and wish my own car was as good. That’s a thing of the past. Now I get back to my and it’s a relief. So many good things about this car it’s impossible to catalog them all. The 540 watt stereo is awesome!! My old Civic Coupe (2009) had a very good premium stereo but this is waaaaay better! The turbo makes this car very quick. I had my doubts about the CVT transmission but it's quite smooth and enjoyable. Purists will tell you they have to have a manual transmission to get the best performance. Pish posh! This car is fantastic without it. Had to wait to get the first blue one in Oregon but well worth the wait. The heated leather seats are great when it's cold and Doublr as a back heater if your back is hurting! My mpg is also a big jump over my previous Civic. A year and a half later I’m still seeing around 35 mpg and I’ve seen it hit 40 mpg when driving all highway miles. I switched to all premium gas since I like the extra kick it gives. What's truly amazing is that I have a much quicker car and it's significantly less expensive to run. An update after owning it for over a year: it’s a joy to drive both in town and on the highway. Did discover that if drive it faster than 80 regularly the mileage will drop and if traveling behind other cars spraying moisture up, the ACC can have trouble seeing through it if it builds up.
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Majority Upgrade, A Few Issues
Brian, 08/03/2017
2017 Honda Civic Si 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My lease came sure on my 2014 So, and enjoyed the car, so I upgraded to the 2017 version. The engine is noticably more powerful, and the exterior styling has been improved (the car looks a whole lot meaner, in my opinion). I have the same complaints from my 2014, and a couple new ones: STILL AN ISSUE: 1. Cupholder placement. I know drivers that prefer manual are a dying breed, but if you're going to make a manual-only Civic, don't put the cupholders in front of the shifter; 2. Touchscreen. Honda's interface has been upgraded (?) but it's still terrible. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay can only control a piece of the system. The rest has to go through what Honda built. Painful. NEW: Parking Break. Part of the appeal of driving stick is the feeling of greater control over the car. The parking break button takes some of that away; 2. Break Hold. Seemed like an unnecessary, but nice feature for stopping on hills. Actually a huge pain in the ass. If you unbuckle your seatbelt when Break Hold is activated (for example, when grabbing a ticket at the parking garage), the parking break is activated. Very annoying when you're not expecting it.
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Reliable great looking car at an affordable price
Nancy G, 01/20/2017
2017 Honda Civic EX-L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had it narrowed down to the Honda Civic and the Mazda 3. I found the Honda drove better. My previous car was an Infiniti and this car is very comparable at a much more affordable price
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I love this car
Nicholas Morrison, 05/12/2017
updated 11/15/2019
2017 Honda Civic EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl Turbo CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
When I first saw the car it was love at first sight. I like the look of the exterior as well as the look and functionality of the interior. I opted for the model with Honda Sensing which is worth the extra money. The only complaint I have is the basic sound system, but I was probably spoiled by my Chevy Sonic which had a rather impressive factory sound system.
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