Question 1

Which Honda Civic years should you avoid?

Accepted Answer

Based on CarsJudge AI assessment data, the Honda Civic years to avoid are 2001-2002 (transmission failures); 2001-2003 (reported automatic transmission issues); 2001-2004 (significant transmission issues); 2006 (cracked engine blocks); 2006-2008 (engine block cracking issues); 2006-2009 (engine block cracking issue); 2012 (reports of suspension noise and paint issues); 2016 (electrical system issues); 2016-2017 (reports of a/c system failures and infotainment glitches.).

Question 2

What are the best Honda Civic years to buy?

Accepted Answer

Among years CarsJudge AI has assessed, the 2015, 2017, 2019 Honda Civic score 8/10 or higher for reliability and are not on the avoid list.

Question 3

What are common problems with the Honda Civic?

Accepted Answer

Commonly reported: Infotainment system glitches; Air conditioning failure; Paint quality issues; Air conditioning problems; Premature brake wear.

Year	Grade	Reliability
2006	B+	8.5/10
2012	B+	8.5/10
2015	A-	8.5/10
2016	A	9/10
2017	B+	8/10
2019	B+	8.5/10

Honda Civic: years to avoid

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