Faults:

A/C has been recharged 2 summers in a row, waiting on number 3. A leak that can't be found!

Steering has been really loose about the last 5000 miles.

Notice the same problem as another user, after going through a puddle there is a noise from the right side near the engine. Feels like a brake problem, but doesn't fit the mold. I think it might be a problem with the Front Wheel Drive.

Fit and Finish is fair to poor.

General Comments:

Overall, I like this car. Good mileage, not bad on room, etc. But, compared to the 1988 Accord I drove before... that's a different question.

The 88 Accord still drove well after 100,000 miles. Heck, even the A/C still worked! The interior was starting to show it's age in 2001, the transmission needed to be replaced, but it was worth it for this car.

The 2001 Civic is not typical of Honda. Hopefully the 2004 Accords are not as bad. If they are, I'm looking for a new car brand.

Faults:

Front Struts.

General Comments:

The car has been great just the routine maintenance other than struts. Got the 7yrs 160000Km extended warranty package.

Dealership know customer service! unlike Ford!

Planning to buy the Accord next.

Faults:

My car had been wonderful, a complete delight to own. I purchased my Honda Civic EX the year the came out, 2001. The first problem began just about 1 1/2 months ago. The dealer thought the struts had blown out, both were replaced. Then the noise continued (knocking when going over a bump/the same). The dealer said the right strut had blown out again, it was replaced. The noise still continued. They changed a bushing. Need I repeat myself. Took it back, the dealer had my car for 2 weeks. They changed the struts (both) again and several right end parts. I got my car back on Dec. 4 with the same knocking noise. Now they're telling me the want to try to put the front end of a 2004.

The dealer has been great in trying to help us out, but I think the "Lemon Law" would be our next alternative. Has anyone else had the same noise/problem?

General Comments:

I love my car, it's my first big buy. I really don't want to resort to the "Lemon Law" and give it up even though it would mean I would get another one.

Faults:

Front Struts had to be changed 3 times.

Panel behind back seat rattle.

Sway Bar bushing had to be replaced.

Rack & Pinion had to be replaced.

Main computer had to be replaced.

There is still a rattle in the front end after all this work!

General Comments:

If you are in the market for a Honda Civic stay away from the 2001 model.

I'm very disappointed in my Civic and I really don't think I will be buying another one. The overall quality is really not what it used to be.

Faults:

My SRS light has come on three times now.

The panel behind the back seat rattled.

General Comments:

I have been very pleased with my car so far, on almost every aspect.

The only thing that really bothers me, is that the SRS light keeps coming on. The dealership told me it was because of the sensors in my passenger seat (for the side airbags), if they are 'bothered' at all, the SRS light turns on. Bothered meaning, if someone is sitting in the passenger seat and leans toward the window, the SRS light turns on...

I've had the dealership shut off my SRS light twice, although it keeps coming back on. It is currently on because I set some books on the passenger seat.

If anyone else has had this problem, please let me know tonya_ernst@hotmail.com.

The panel behind my back seat rattled when the stereo was on. This was when my car was still under warranty. The dealership 'fixed' it by putting a foam pad under the panel, so it will not move.

Otherwise, I have really liked my car. I'm hoping I don't have the shocks/strut problems, that many other 2001 civics have had.