Faults:

Brakes failed twice within the first year and less than 10,000 miles.

Gas gauge is inaccurate.

Knuckle bars had to be replaced.

Seats rock.

Emission light continues to come on.

The car has numerous rattles, unlike any Honda I've ever owned.

My gas mileage is far below what was advertised for the car.

General Comments:

I have owned Honda's for the past twenty years. I have never had any trouble with my Honda's until I purchased this 2001 Civic EX. The word "lemon" comes to mind.

I do not like the clutch on this car either. It does not have much play and the car is constantly dying. I've been driving manual cars for 30 plus years and I have never seen a clutch like this one!

I just took my Honda into the shop for a clanking noise that it continues to make. I finally got a response as to the nature of this noise. I was told that Honda is aware of the noise and they don't know what it is, or how to fix it, but they are "researching" it. He said that it does have something to do with the brakes. My dealer tells me that it is not a safety threat. I am concerned since my brakes did go out twice within the first year.

If you add all the service calls for all the Honda's I've ever owned, they would not add up to the number of problems I've had with this Honda.

Faults:

The car is extremely loud inside when driving over 45 mph.

The tires and rims that came on the car (after market, not stock) are very expensive to rotate, balance, replace.

Pot holes, even when going over at low speeds, excessively shake the entire car.

Radio and CD head unit have never worked; dealer takes no responsibility.

Interior has not held up well.

Cannot run air conditioner and gain speed at the same time; have to turn off air to get up a hill when starting from a still position.

Comfort of the car is non-existent. No where to rest arms at all. There is no comfortable position for me in relation to the pedals (either too close to the steering wheel or too far away from the pedals).

General Comments:

I have owned an Accord, Prelude and another Civic. I have never been as disappointed with any of the other cars; however, this one I am not very pleased with overall.

I do not typically used Honda dealers for service due to the expensive cost. When this car was under warranty, I did arrange for necessary service at a dealership. Based on the level of "valued customer service" that I receive.

Faults:

Nothing, Honda reliability. The upside to Honda ownership.

General Comments:

This car is what is... Reliable, cheap transportion. Oh and its environmentally friendly for you green peace supporters among us. Basically not much fun.

There's not much fun here.

The standard transmission adds a touch of fun to the mix, but it is minor as the car is a weak performer.

I know some people will get there hands on these and attempt to make rice rockets out of these less than sporty sedans.

I can see the body kits and oversized wings that are functional (yeah, right!) adorning this new bread of Civic.

Save your money and just drive it. If you want a nice looking fast car there are much, much better platforms out there. Just let these cars be, like I said the are what they are.