I have a 2010 Civic lx..bought from an old lady with 52k miles...4.5 yrs later..no issues except relay switch for ac went out...$8 fix and a new hvac blower motor...$30 easy fix...now car has 195,000 miles. Great car
3 yrs later, hows the car? I'm looking @ 2010 EX with 145k. Would it be a good buy for under 4k? Aside from motor mounts & your issues, is there anything else to look out for? thanks!
@dbzownz12345 that is a good deal. I have a 2010 civic with 340k and it still going strong. Only problem I have had is with the transmission went out. But still very happy with it
Recently bought an 08, the recall was not done and Honda no longer honors the recall. There is a small leak and I have been told I need the new motor. Car runs great though. I was also told by the Honda dealership that if the previous owner tried to get the recall done without it having any issues at the time, they wouldn’t replace the motor.
The engine had an extended warranty, not a recall. I have a 2006 LX, owned since new. Now at 330k km, and still going with no plans to take it off the road. No engine problems. Clear coat is a problem. Very easy to diy maintain. At this point it's looking like it's headed to 500k km.
Just bought one with about 45.000 miles. 2006 model, automatic, 1.8L R18 engine. Inmediate fluid changed and coolant flush. Expect it to run for quite some time. It was a granny car, so I know for a fact it wasnt tampered to show less mileage
avoid the 2006 models, and always check the motor mounts n rear control arms if they are stamped C peeling paint has been on lower end Hondas since the 80's they cheap out on the paint! :P
I have a 2008 civic si 6 speed manual 165k miles, my dad owned it before me. I had the airbag recall but no new issues. I have the 2L k20z3 so no block issues. I have the cayenne red and it has bad clear coat. No mount issues in 12 years so thats good. I've had no sun visor issues. The power and steering i cant comment on because our models are so different. It took 150k miles and 2 manual learners to kill the clutch. Awesome video.
@@twoguysonecar6321 I dont doubt alot of that happening with many cars. Honda cranks out cars at a incredible rate so that stuff slipping by really seems likely. But the airbags and engine block issues should have been resolved before they went for sale.
Civic SI Guy Yeah definitely. I am glad that Honda at least acknowledged the block defect as a recall. A lot of manufacturers these days wouldn’t care and leave people hung out to dry.
Civic SI Guy Exactly! They made one a while back but it was a half ass attempt. I tried going through my local dealer for it, just like I did with my block replacement, but they said it was reported a year too late. 🙃 That’s why I went with plasti-dip. It cost me $150 and a half days worth of work including prep time.
check engine mounts, rear control arms. They look neat, get tremendous gas mileage & generally otherwise have that Honda reliability, especially with manual transmission. I am looking at a 2007 with 208k miles as a winter beater car timing chain means no belts to change ;)
There should be wards like on reddit for comments like these. It's been years since I seen an actual useful comment and this type of behavior deserves rewarding some way
@@bennyjetsaroundtheworld9047 i gotchu, ive had mine for a year with no problems. Note that they are a little bigger so it wont be completely flush with the cut out on the roof. its not too noticeable.
Mine has severe leaks in the trunk and the passenger footwell. I brought it to Honda and paid over $100 for diagnosis, but they couldn't find or fix any leaks. Now my whole car has mold and the roof lining is falling off.
I have an 07 in blue. It’s my favorite car out of all the cars I’ve had.. mine is a 5 speed 35,000 miles trouble free. It’s made it to 145,000 miles.. I see the same era civics around my area with up to 300,000 miles...
These are the things I had to replace on my 07 Honda Civic Coupe Automatic, 1.8L R18 engine, base on mileages (SINGLE OWNER): 1. Passenger Side Motor Mount, 1x at 75k mileage.
The civic in this video is still on the road at 175k miles. I sold it to a close family friend, for their son to use as his first car. I have every intention of buying it back once he’s ready to move onto something newer. I expect this car to easily crack 300k miles, now that all issues are squared away. The car had a very disappointing journey to its first 100k miles, plagued with almost every recall these years had, but once everything was addressed, it was smooth sailing from 100-175k miles when I sold it. Just routine maintenance.
i have a 2009 LX 4 door model in Atomic Blue, with only 96,700 miles and it's still going strong. I have had the paint issues with it. That was taken care of under the warranty extension back in 2017 or 2018. I ma having some issues with the elctronics on it, like the radio and the upper cluster unit, but they're not severe issues yet. Overall, I love my Civic, hopefully It'll last another 3-5 years, especially cause of the supply issues going on.
i’ve had my 8th gen honda civic lx for many years it has 148348 miles had to replace the ac actuator and the airbags but honda covered that completely it’s been the best car i’ve ever owned
2007 EX AT,330 K mile ,engin block cracked at 250K,Honda replaced for free,air bag replaced for free, runs like new ,my favorite car,I don't want to sell it, I have a new camry but still I enjoy driving my Civic more than Camry.
my only issue with my 2010 is the paint i had the trunk lid done over under warranty now my back doors are starting to fade once i get money,ill get those adressed but otherwise im happy with my civic
The car will develop excess rear negative camber as the springs sag with age. That will lead to increased tire wear. After market adjustable control arms will improve it. A better solution, perhaps, may be to address the root problem and replace the springs. Or do both.
All cars have some issues. The 2006 was the worst for the cracked engine block issues. The 07 was better than the 06 the 08 was better yet. The 09 was a no issue as far as the cracking engine block and had very few issues. The bottom line is all cars have some issues but the civic is a solid car. Engine mounts are a maintenance issue with any car. Paint fading also happens especially in Sunny areas. Most mechanics really like civics. Like the guy said who made this video when buying a used car have it checked by a mechanic who knows what he's doing and not all mechanics know what they're doing!
Lucky my 06 has never had this problem. But had issues with belt tensioner few times. Replace it and 10k miles later the bolt broke. Ugh. Shop fix it under warranty but dang.
I have the same problem with the paint on the roof and the air bag recall. Is the paint and the cracked engine block problem still covered in a recall? I also have the visor problem as well. Thanks for the informative video.
Thank you! Unfortunately the engine recall was only covered under the 10 year warranty, so it would no longer be covered by Honda. The paint is also too old as well, I believe it was a 7 year warranty. My paint was too old at the time of filming this video to be covered as well, that’s why I went the plasti dip route. Looking back now, if I could do it again, I would much rather spend the $600 or so on a Maaco paint job instead.
@@twoguysonecar6321 mine was garage kept until 2020 when I bought a Waverunner. After that and sitting outside it didn't take long at all for the clear coat to start chipping. Thanks for getting back I appreciate it
My car is silver my paint isn’t fading at all it’s just chipping away but I’m gonna get my car repainted well and get a good clear coat but all these other problems I haven’t had ( hopefully I don’t have those problems )
My boyfriend has 2010 civic LX standard transmission with 324000 miles not one problem since he got it. Also he never had to go in for any recalls. Guess you should of got a stick shift version lol.
Haven't been on the page in a while, but after reading a lot of comments on this video, I feel the need to pin this comment. For the people who seem to have a difficult time with reading comprehension of the title, or those who simply didn't watch the entire video. In no way, am I saying that this car is unreliable, as far as reliability goes for your average vehicle. This video was made to simply show that it is, however, the most unreliable generation Civic that Honda has ever made. It is unreliable FOR A HONDA CIVIC.. You will be hard pressed to find another generation Honda Civic, with the amount of common problems and recalls that this car has. It literally says in the title of the video, that you should still own one. We would not and do not recommend any vehicles on this channel, that are known for problems, or would cause people headaches. In fact, we said we'd only recommend you buy this car if these problems have already been accounted for. Run a simple Google search on the recalls.
i have both the 8th gen si and the 8th gen ex coupe (automatic) and i have beat the ever living hell out of the rev limiter, never have had an issue with the engine, never have had any mechanical issues with the car, except the tire pressure meter system went out. Otherwise the car is amazing. But you could have some issues.
Hi i really need an advise from you. I have the same car as yours 8th gen honda civic and same problem about the paint defect and major problem is my engine crack block yesterday and my warranty is already past . Honda service told me to buy a new engine. I am thinking if its worth it to buy new engine and keep it or buy a new car? I hope you will read this. Thank you
Kiddo Dong TV Sorry to hear that, but yes, I believe the engine block recall from Honda was only up to 10 years. In my opinion it’s probably worth buying a different car. I’m sure the engine replacement would cost you anywhere between $2,500-$4,000 depending on where you get it done and what warranty would come with it. You’ll have to get quotes and weigh your options.
@@twoguysonecar6321 honda service told me it will cost 5000 to $6000 coz its brand new its not used. And i cant really decide now what is the right thing to do. If im gonna buy a new engine from honda service do i have a guarantee that theres no problem again? How about the old parts? Its gonna cost me a lot again. So 😥 Thats why i really need an advise from an expert like you.
Kiddo Dong TV I’m definitely no expert, but I’ve been around cars for a while. I personally would never put that type of money into a 10+ year old car, because you’re never seeing that money in return when you go to sell it. You’d be better off putting that chunk of change down on a newer car, but that’s just what I’d do. Good luck with everything!
i own a 2010 base model, 1.8L auto, its 10 years old, 200k km, 125k miles. NEVER had any reliability issues....oh and my paint is prestine original, same as the engine, trans i get compliments about mine all the time, its all about how you take care of it
@@twoguysonecar6321 ive owned my 2010 for 5 years, the only recall was the airbag, and just a heads up Takata made the airbags, not Honda, and Honda was not the only car affected by the airbag, my car doesnt suffer from paint peal, bad engine block(i dont baby the car either) or any of the issues you have talked about and i know many other with the same car that have never had the issues either, im talking from experience owning one for a prolonged period of time, ive had 1 recall and ive owned the car with very low mileage, it had maybe 30k miles when i bought it
@@GeneralSmashCG I understand Takata made the airbags lol and I know that tons of cars were effected by the recall. I understand that you thankfully, haven’t had these issues yourself, but dozens of people in the comments have, and they’re common problems. I see paint peel on almost every 8th gen civic I see on the road in my area, which is also a recall from Honda. The defective block was only from 06-08. That’s why your 2010 never had the issue.
@@twoguysonecar6321 most people also do not take care of their cars properly and rarely wash it, which is another reason clear coat/paint issues happen, i wash my car atleast once a week to get dirt and salt off it
I found information that Cracked blocks were a problem from Hondas manufactured in Mexico bad quality control Over there Luckily mines was manufactured in Canada 🇨🇦 im from US Though 80,000 miles on mine i just bought it 2 weeks ago it is the Freaking best 2006 white civic Coupe You just Diagnosed one problem for me and that’s definitely gonna be the motor mounts Car shakes Like crazy When im Starting up cold start after that Its good but it needs to be done Because its not safe / annoying Sun visors Ehh dont care i have a windshield Window Tint Stereo has been upgraded with Gps Apple car play And with 80,000 its not even broken in yet I have a looong ways to go
Yeah the motor mounts are just cheap on these cars, but they’re also cheap in price to replace so its not a big deal. I’m still going problem free at 162k since all these issues listed in the video have been taken care of. I also upgraded to a pioneer double din head unit since this video was made. Best decision ever! Completely transformed the look the the dash and sounds great. Good luck with your 8th gen, I’m sure it’ll do you just fine.
Mine has 158k miles (virtually the same in Km) and has had all these issues. Many people in the comments have had the same issues as well. Not false, you’ve just been lucky. Congrats!
You would think so, but I haven’t heard of any major problems or recalls with them. Honda/Acura do make a pretty reliable CVT compared to other manufacturers though.
When the person in question spending the money, is my wife, then yeah I'm complaining. The car was with us from 50k miles to 170k miles. The 50k-100k mile journey was very rough, with many things breaking that shouldn't need to be replaced that early. 100k-170k was much smoother as a Civic should be. Great car, Wish I still owned it as a commuter.
Please dont listen to this guy 8th gen is a great car mine is an ex 4 door has 250k I did brakes an axels tie rods a arms at 185 didnt need them yet but just did them before hand . Super easy to work on . These guys are from a different generation I guess they dont know what a good vehicle even is .
Didn’t watch the entire video, huh? Unless you just missed the part at the end, where we say you should own one, because it’s a great vehicle… it’s unreliable FOR A CIVIC. Hence the title of the video.
MOST UNRELIABLE CAR EVER MADE?! 😱 BLASPHEMY ! Have you not heard of Dodge or Chrysler? Intrepid, Neon, Prowler, Sebring? THOSE are more unreliable than ANY CIVIC EVER! 🤨
Probably speaking about BMW realiability. It's not japanese level, but still better than US or VW group, just take care of them, I own a 93' E36, 300.000 miles on it and runs like a dream, has been since day 1 on my family.
What is he bitching about the sunvisors? you have a sunroof/moonroof he has sunglasses on stop sniveling and sell the damn car. I have an 08 Honda Civic with 140,000 miles on it yes the sunvisor suck but I haven’t had no problems at all whatsoever with the car it’s a five speed built in Canada I have been asked numerous times if I sell it and the answer is no if you want to be happy bye Jappy 👍🏼😃 just change oil and filters.
I’m sure there are, same with any Honda. And I’m sure most of them have had these issues along the way to 500k. No hate on the car, honestly but it’s far from perfect, especially for a Honda.
@@twoguysonecar6321 that is false the car is reliable the title does not reflect real Life experience to have It, at my work there are 20 owner and is a fact that no body has any issues or broke down with 8th civic
I have a 2010 Civic lx..bought from an old lady with 52k miles...4.5 yrs later..no issues except relay switch for ac went out...$8 fix and a new hvac blower motor...$30 easy fix...now car has 195,000 miles. Great car
Ya, most of the issues he was dealing with were fixed by Honda by the 2010 models.
3 yrs later, hows the car? I'm looking @ 2010 EX with 145k. Would it be a good buy for under 4k? Aside from motor mounts & your issues, is there anything else to look out for? thanks!
@dbzownz12345 that is a good deal. I have a 2010 civic with 340k and it still going strong. Only problem I have had is with the transmission went out. But still very happy with it
Recalls are free repairs so hard to consider them issues.
Don’t think they have a recall on the cracked engine block for these cars anymore
when buying used they can be, let's say you get one of these & the motor mounts break you're kind of screwed :P
Recently bought an 08, the recall was not done and Honda no longer honors the recall. There is a small leak and I have been told I need the new motor. Car runs great though. I was also told by the Honda dealership that if the previous owner tried to get the recall done without it having any issues at the time, they wouldn’t replace the motor.
The engine had an extended warranty, not a recall. I have a 2006 LX, owned since new. Now at 330k km, and still going with no plans to take it off the road. No engine problems. Clear coat is a problem. Very easy to diy maintain. At this point it's looking like it's headed to 500k km.
Just bought one with about 45.000 miles. 2006 model, automatic, 1.8L R18 engine.
Inmediate fluid changed and coolant flush. Expect it to run for quite some time. It was a granny car, so I know for a fact it wasnt tampered to show less mileage
Peeling paint -check. Motor mount -check. Airbag issues -check. Splitting visors -check. Living in fear of the cracked block!
you forgot about the blower motor that has been replaced four times. Not as huge an issue, but still a pain in the a$$
avoid the 2006 models, and always check the motor mounts n rear control arms if they are stamped C
peeling paint has been on lower end Hondas since the 80's they cheap out on the paint! :P
I have an 06 FG, and it’s only had the sun visor sag. Nothing else. No engine block crack, no coolant leaks, no paint failure...
I have a 2008 civic si 6 speed manual 165k miles, my dad owned it before me. I had the airbag recall but no new issues. I have the 2L k20z3 so no block issues. I have the cayenne red and it has bad clear coat. No mount issues in 12 years so thats good. I've had no sun visor issues. The power and steering i cant comment on because our models are so different. It took 150k miles and 2 manual learners to kill the clutch. Awesome video.
Civic SI Guy Thanks man! Mine is almost at 160k now. It’s been great so far, besides these random weird things mentioned in the video.
@@twoguysonecar6321 I dont doubt alot of that happening with many cars. Honda cranks out cars at a incredible rate so that stuff slipping by really seems likely. But the airbags and engine block issues should have been resolved before they went for sale.
Civic SI Guy Yeah definitely. I am glad that Honda at least acknowledged the block defect as a recall. A lot of manufacturers these days wouldn’t care and leave people hung out to dry.
@@twoguysonecar6321 I just wish my fucking clear coat could get a recall.
Civic SI Guy Exactly! They made one a while back but it was a half ass attempt. I tried going through my local dealer for it, just like I did with my block replacement, but they said it was reported a year too late. 🙃 That’s why I went with plasti-dip. It cost me $150 and a half days worth of work including prep time.
I drive a 2008 Honda Civic LX. I have no issues and it has 200,000 km. I absolutely love the car and it survives the Canadian winter.
My fg1 every single one of these things happen. And I still love it! Occupancy sensor under passenger seat is a quick diy
check engine mounts, rear control arms. They look neat, get tremendous gas mileage & generally otherwise have that Honda reliability, especially with manual transmission. I am looking at a 2007 with 208k miles as a winter beater car
timing chain means no belts to change ;)
the sun visors from the 2005-2008 acura tl fit and won’t sag. they are also capable of extending out and snap into place when you fold them up.
I will look into this. Thanks for the comment!
There should be wards like on reddit for comments like these. It's been years since I seen an actual useful comment and this type of behavior deserves rewarding some way
@@bennyjetsaroundtheworld9047 i gotchu, ive had mine for a year with no problems. Note that they are a little bigger so it wont be completely flush with the cut out on the roof. its not too noticeable.
Mine has severe leaks in the trunk and the passenger footwell. I brought it to Honda and paid over $100 for diagnosis, but they couldn't find or fix any leaks. Now my whole car has mold and the roof lining is falling off.
Wow that’s horrible. Sorry to hear that man. I don’t understand how they went so wrong with this generation.
I have an 07 in blue. It’s my favorite car out of all the cars I’ve had.. mine is a 5 speed 35,000 miles trouble free. It’s made it to 145,000 miles.. I see the same era civics around my area with up to 300,000 miles...
Tbh I think he’s all cap my 07 civic coupe is still running with no problems at all
nice I am looking at a 5 speed for a winter beater, it has 209k miles already n no issues except a tiny spot of rust by the wheel well
These are the things I had to replace on my 07 Honda Civic Coupe Automatic, 1.8L R18 engine, base on mileages (SINGLE OWNER):
1. Passenger Side Motor Mount, 1x at 75k mileage.
The civic in this video is still on the road at 175k miles. I sold it to a close family friend, for their son to use as his first car. I have every intention of buying it back once he’s ready to move onto something newer. I expect this car to easily crack 300k miles, now that all issues are squared away. The car had a very disappointing journey to its first 100k miles, plagued with almost every recall these years had, but once everything was addressed, it was smooth sailing from 100-175k miles when I sold it. Just routine maintenance.
i have a 2009 LX 4 door model in Atomic Blue, with only 96,700 miles and it's still going strong. I have had the paint issues with it. That was taken care of under the warranty extension back in 2017 or 2018. I ma having some issues with the elctronics on it, like the radio and the upper cluster unit, but they're not severe issues yet. Overall, I love my Civic, hopefully It'll last another 3-5 years, especially cause of the supply issues going on.
I felt alone in these issues but seeing the comments on how once the issues have been fix the car is reliable makes me feel better
About to buy a 2009 LX. Keep this in mind when I look at it with the mechanic tomorrow.
i’ve had my 8th gen honda civic lx for many years it has 148348 miles had to replace the ac actuator and the airbags but honda covered that completely it’s been the best car i’ve ever owned
I have a 2010 and it hasn’t any problems besides motor mounts and fading paint.
2007 EX AT,330 K mile ,engin block cracked at 250K,Honda replaced for free,air bag replaced for free, runs like new ,my favorite car,I don't want to sell it, I have a new camry but still I enjoy driving my Civic more than Camry.
Had a silver 2010 coupe and navy blue 2011 coupe, no paint peel at all.
my only issue with my 2010 is the paint i had the trunk lid done over under warranty now my back doors are starting to fade once i get money,ill get those adressed but otherwise im happy with my civic
That's good man! Same here, overall I couldn't be happier with it as my commuter car, now that the issues were squared away.
any issues related to engine or anything machanical?
@@twoguysonecar6321 i miss my 8th 2 years ago I messed up the car im in a sport hatchback 10th gen fun car
The car will develop excess rear negative camber as the springs sag with age. That will lead to increased tire wear. After market adjustable control arms will improve it. A better solution, perhaps, may be to address the root problem and replace the springs. Or do both.
Deadass ?
@@JrGivesBackYes. I noticed the rear tires dragging into place when i jack the car up.
I've had to replace both motor mounts and the dog mount twice. And already it's starting to shake again at idle. Especially when the AC is running.
Is the shaking because of the motor mounts or something else
I have a white one. It doesn’t fade but it can peel. The worst peeling happened when I left a bird dropping on the passenger door for too long.
All cars have some issues.
The 2006 was the worst for the cracked engine block issues.
The 07 was better than the 06 the 08 was better yet.
The 09 was a no issue as far as the cracking engine block and had very few issues.
The bottom line is all cars have some issues but the civic is a solid car.
Engine mounts are a maintenance issue with any car.
Paint fading also happens especially in Sunny areas.
Most mechanics really like civics.
Like the guy said who made this video when buying a used car have it checked by a mechanic who knows what he's doing and not all mechanics know what they're doing!
Late 2009-2011's don't have cracking blocks.
Some 2009's got the defected Blocks. Very low chance if would happen though.
Yes early 2009 models has it.....but the late ones don't have it.
Lucky my 06 has never had this problem. But had issues with belt tensioner few times. Replace it and 10k miles later the bolt broke. Ugh. Shop fix it under warranty but dang.
Only the 2006-2009 models were affected. 2010-2011s were fine
I have the same problem with the paint on the roof and the air bag recall. Is the paint and the cracked engine block problem still covered in a recall? I also have the visor problem as well. Thanks for the informative video.
Thank you! Unfortunately the engine recall was only covered under the 10 year warranty, so it would no longer be covered by Honda. The paint is also too old as well, I believe it was a 7 year warranty. My paint was too old at the time of filming this video to be covered as well, that’s why I went the plasti dip route. Looking back now, if I could do it again, I would much rather spend the $600 or so on a Maaco paint job instead.
@@twoguysonecar6321 mine was garage kept until 2020 when I bought a Waverunner. After that and sitting outside it didn't take long at all for the clear coat to start chipping. Thanks for getting back I appreciate it
u forgot to mention the hanging coat hanger lol.
Had the rack and pinion done, the power steering pump replaced smh I think motormounds need replacement next
My car is silver my paint isn’t fading at all it’s just chipping away but I’m gonna get my car repainted well and get a good clear coat but all these other problems I haven’t had ( hopefully I don’t have those problems )
If you want it to go faster remove the backseat, spare tire and jack. You can't fit anyone back there in a coupe and you can buy a can of fix a flat.
My boyfriend has 2010 civic LX standard transmission with 324000 miles not one problem since he got it. Also he never had to go in for any recalls. Guess you should of got a stick shift version lol.
2010 here, the paint is shit. However car is extremely reliable.
Haven't been on the page in a while, but after reading a lot of comments on this video, I feel the need to pin this comment. For the people who seem to have a difficult time with reading comprehension of the title, or those who simply didn't watch the entire video. In no way, am I saying that this car is unreliable, as far as reliability goes for your average vehicle. This video was made to simply show that it is, however, the most unreliable generation Civic that Honda has ever made. It is unreliable FOR A HONDA CIVIC.. You will be hard pressed to find another generation Honda Civic, with the amount of common problems and recalls that this car has. It literally says in the title of the video, that you should still own one. We would not and do not recommend any vehicles on this channel, that are known for problems, or would cause people headaches. In fact, we said we'd only recommend you buy this car if these problems have already been accounted for. Run a simple Google search on the recalls.
Lol come to San Diego you can buy 09 civic with 100k for 6-7k if it isn't trash.
I know 😂
i have both the 8th gen si and the 8th gen ex coupe (automatic) and i have beat the ever living hell out of the rev limiter, never have had an issue with the engine, never have had any mechanical issues with the car, except the tire pressure meter system went out. Otherwise the car is amazing. But you could have some issues.
The silver color is the only color that doesn’t peel. I’ve seen the red paint on other civics peel
Cayenne red peels like a bitch.
My ‘07 Nighthawk Civic has peeled zero, maybe it was garaged for awhile before I got it?
@@ImSoFawesome Nah, your lucky. all 8th gen civic peeled.
Bruh thats wierd, my silver one isnt peeling either but my buddies blue peeled sobad
Mine is black and doesn’t peel.
But I wax my car every 4-5 months.
Hi i really need an advise from you. I have the same car as yours 8th gen honda civic and same problem about the paint defect and major problem is my engine crack block yesterday and my warranty is already past . Honda service told me to buy a new engine. I am thinking if its worth it to buy new engine and keep it or buy a new car? I hope you will read this. Thank you
Kiddo Dong TV Sorry to hear that, but yes, I believe the engine block recall from Honda was only up to 10 years. In my opinion it’s probably worth buying a different car. I’m sure the engine replacement would cost you anywhere between $2,500-$4,000 depending on where you get it done and what warranty would come with it. You’ll have to get quotes and weigh your options.
@@twoguysonecar6321 honda service told me it will cost 5000 to $6000 coz its brand new its not used. And i cant really decide now what is the right thing to do. If im gonna buy a new engine from honda service do i have a guarantee that theres no problem again? How about the old parts? Its gonna cost me a lot again. So 😥 Thats why i really need an advise from an expert like you.
Kiddo Dong TV I’m definitely no expert, but I’ve been around cars for a while. I personally would never put that type of money into a 10+ year old car, because you’re never seeing that money in return when you go to sell it. You’d be better off putting that chunk of change down on a newer car, but that’s just what I’d do. Good luck with everything!
@@twoguysonecar6321 agreed
go for a k20 swap bro
But the 2010 -11 don’t have the engine black cracking problems
i own a 2010 base model, 1.8L auto, its 10 years old, 200k km, 125k miles. NEVER had any reliability issues....oh and my paint is prestine original, same as the engine, trans i get compliments about mine all the time, its all about how you take care of it
If a car has recalls for defective parts, how would taking care of the defective parts make a difference? I’m genuinely just curious.
@@twoguysonecar6321 ive owned my 2010 for 5 years, the only recall was the airbag, and just a heads up Takata made the airbags, not Honda, and Honda was not the only car affected by the airbag, my car doesnt suffer from paint peal, bad engine block(i dont baby the car either) or any of the issues you have talked about and i know many other with the same car that have never had the issues either, im talking from experience owning one for a prolonged period of time, ive had 1 recall and ive owned the car with very low mileage, it had maybe 30k miles when i bought it
@@GeneralSmashCG I understand Takata made the airbags lol and I know that tons of cars were effected by the recall. I understand that you thankfully, haven’t had these issues yourself, but dozens of people in the comments have, and they’re common problems. I see paint peel on almost every 8th gen civic I see on the road in my area, which is also a recall from Honda. The defective block was only from 06-08. That’s why your 2010 never had the issue.
@@twoguysonecar6321 most people also do not take care of their cars properly and rarely wash it, which is another reason clear coat/paint issues happen, i wash my car atleast once a week to get dirt and salt off it
My 06 has no issues other than paint peel on trunk, 113k
I found information that Cracked blocks were a problem from Hondas manufactured in Mexico bad quality control Over there Luckily mines was manufactured in Canada 🇨🇦 im from US Though 80,000 miles on mine i just bought it 2 weeks ago it is the Freaking best 2006 white civic Coupe
You just Diagnosed one problem for me and that’s definitely gonna be the motor mounts Car shakes Like crazy When im Starting up cold start after that Its good but it needs to be done Because its not safe / annoying
Sun visors Ehh dont care i have a windshield Window Tint
Stereo has been upgraded with Gps Apple car play And with 80,000 its not even broken in yet I have a looong ways to go
Yeah the motor mounts are just cheap on these cars, but they’re also cheap in price to replace so its not a big deal. I’m still going problem free at 162k since all these issues listed in the video have been taken care of. I also upgraded to a pioneer double din head unit since this video was made. Best decision ever! Completely transformed the look the the dash and sounds great. Good luck with your 8th gen, I’m sure it’ll do you just fine.
The Canadian built civics don’t have the cracked engine block issue?
Also heard bad motor mounts are 2006-2009 models. 2010 and up supposedly fixed issue
@@SirAuron777 they do , mine cracked
I have an 08 civic lx and I have gotten most of these issues.
The block crack only effects up to 09
8th gens rock. Sick Sicky gnar gnar bro!
Totes mcgotes broski
2010 civic ex sedan with 199500 miles no issue yust maintenance
did Honda recall pay for the motor mounts just found out my 09 mounts broken thanks?
Unfortunately no, they aren’t covered under a recall.
@@twoguysonecar6321 thanks damm
laughs in 300k miles on base model lmao
Can u use LX parts on a EX ?
I’m sure you can use some LX parts on an EX, but it all depends on which parts. Not all parts are going to be the same.
That is false Civic. 8th is the most reliable mine is 250k km whitout any issue
Mine has 158k miles (virtually the same in Km) and has had all these issues. Many people in the comments have had the same issues as well. Not false, you’ve just been lucky. Congrats!
@@twoguysonecar6321 mine has 310k kms on it its a base model 5 speed no problems at all
isnt 9th gen worse? cvt only
You would think so, but I haven’t heard of any major problems or recalls with them. Honda/Acura do make a pretty reliable CVT compared to other manufacturers though.
@@twoguysonecar6321 there was a recall for the drive pulley shaft in the cvt
This is isn't NISSAN CVT
265k on my 07 civic coupe Dx - the best car I’ve ever owned - you’re complaining about $ someone ELSE spent ?
When the person in question spending the money, is my wife, then yeah I'm complaining. The car was with us from 50k miles to 170k miles. The 50k-100k mile journey was very rough, with many things breaking that shouldn't need to be replaced that early. 100k-170k was much smoother as a Civic should be. Great car, Wish I still owned it as a commuter.
Hey we have the same car but mine is manuel
Please dont listen to this guy 8th gen is a great car mine is an ex 4 door has 250k I did brakes an axels tie rods a arms at 185 didnt need them yet but just did them before hand . Super easy to work on . These guys are from a different generation I guess they dont know what a good vehicle even is .
Didn’t watch the entire video, huh? Unless you just missed the part at the end, where we say you should own one, because it’s a great vehicle… it’s unreliable FOR A CIVIC. Hence the title of the video.
1500? Um no thats way too low
MOST UNRELIABLE CAR EVER MADE?! 😱 BLASPHEMY ! Have you not heard of Dodge or Chrysler? Intrepid, Neon, Prowler, Sebring? THOSE are more unreliable than ANY CIVIC EVER! 🤨
It says most unreliable Civic. Not most unreliable car.
Well mine is bulletproof
A dime a dozen…. 2022 says otherwise.
Very true. The clean ones are dwindling down. I heard that the car in this video actually got totaled 2 weeks ago. Another one bites the dust.
just for future reference the r18 in the 8th gen coupe doesnt have vtec
False. All R18s have VTEC... I don’t know where you got that misinformation
You should then check by BMW what going on dude.. :Dddd 86tkm timing chain change, yeah but civic is so terrible?! OK.
Wtf? 😂
Probably speaking about BMW realiability. It's not japanese level, but still better than US or VW group, just take care of them, I own a 93' E36, 300.000 miles on it and runs like a dream, has been since day 1 on my family.
What is he bitching about the sunvisors? you have a sunroof/moonroof he has sunglasses on stop sniveling and sell the damn car. I have an 08 Honda Civic with 140,000 miles on it yes the sunvisor suck but I haven’t had no problems at all whatsoever with the car it’s a five speed built in Canada I have been asked numerous times if I sell it and the answer is no if you want to be happy bye Jappy 👍🏼😃 just change oil and filters.
There are several reaching 1 million km
I’m sure there are, same with any Honda. And I’m sure most of them have had these issues along the way to 500k. No hate on the car, honestly but it’s far from perfect, especially for a Honda.
@@twoguysonecar6321 that is false the car is reliable the title does not reflect real Life experience to have It, at my work there are 20 owner and is a fact that no body has any issues or broke down with 8th civic
@@JMCH1988 I have no idea what you just said, but sure man, it’s false, sounds good.
@@twoguysonecar6321 yep Next time dont put yourself like a fool Guy that does not know about cars
I just fixed the another comment my autospeller is set in spanish...Now you can read It ;)
Buzz kill 😩
that’s why you buy an si lol
Bunk