Faults:

Mysterious electrical system flaw caused car to stall in traffic, completely dead with NO electrical power at all, on many occasions. Dealers had no workable answer on the first 2 visits--first attempting to blame a loose bolt on the battery cable. The second visit, again nothing certain, claiming to have "flashed the power control module" per a service bulletin. Third visit they blamed a faulty connector between the battery and the chassis.

So far, the third time fix worked; however, I can't help, but think it will stall again, when I can least afford to be without wheels.

General Comments:

Car is a little too noisy, but handles great and feels tight. While not a road rocket, the four-speed automatic offers good acceleration whenever it is needed.

Interior materials and finish is much better than most other cars in the compact class, except perhaps the Corolla. I noted the 2005 Civic's interior materials at an auto show, and fould them to be amazingly cheapo.

Faults:

My tailpipe completely rusted within 3 months of owning the car.

I needed a new battery after owning the car less than 2 years and the car had less than 15,000 miles on it.

Now at 21,000 miles, my automatic transmission is having a horrible time downshifting when I come to a stop. It makes a horrible jolt. It just started doing it out of the blue. I have to once again take it to the dealership.

General Comments:

The interior is a horrible microfiber that stains every time you touch it and is impossible to clean.

The car idles way too high in cold weather, so much sometimes that the steering wheel begins to vibrate very hard.

I am sorry I ever bought this car and am already looking for a new car because I hate this car so much.

Faults:

Power outlet did not work.

Brake rotors warped @ 10,000 miles.

Computer chip failed... resulting in having it towed, and waiting for 2 weeks.

Had to replace battery from leaving my lights on for about an hour.

General Comments:

Nice affordable car, but other outside factors may empty your wallet.

First costly item was insurance, because they said it's one of the "most stolen cars" (and the fact that I'm only 22). I ended up paying 340/mo. for insurance. Sure enough, my car was broken into, and ignition ripped out in an attempted theft. After paying $500 for my deductible, a month later it was stolen. This headache has taken over a month and I have no car. If you live in a metro area, go for something that's not a target for the thieves.

The brakes also warped pretty quick and made the whole car rattle every time I went to brake... and I only had it for 1 year (10,000) miles.

Nice car, but I don't think I want to go through the headache again.