Honda Civic Buyers Guide (2016-2022)

The 10th generation Honda Civic that was introduced to the market in 2016, it marks a significant departure from its predecessor, embracing a sleeker, more aerodynamic design language that captures the attention of buyers worldwide. However, when buying a used Honda Civic, you need to be more careful and ensure that you undertake detailed checks. In this guide, we tell you about the problems to look out for when buying a used Civic and how to avoid these problems. We also give a detailed analysis of all the engines that come with the Civic and advise on the right one to buy.

Our years of automotive experience give us exceptional knowledge in used cars such as the Honda Civic and this is the valuable information that we share with you in this guide. We also go the extra mile to interview current owners in order to give you an unparalleled view of the Civic. We have compiled this guide as a practical handbook that you can carry along as a checklist when buying a used Honda Civic.

Here is what you get in this book:

Honda Civic Performance and Efficiency

We give you a detailed analysis of the engines that come with the Honda Civic, their performance in real-life use and their fuel efficiency. These engines are;

1.5 L Turbocharged (Petrol) Engine

2.0 L (Petrol) Engine

Problems to Look Out for When buying used Honda Civic

This chapter delves into the major problems that used Honda Civics experience. These problems include:

1.5 L Turbocharged (Petrol) Engine Problems

1.       Fuel Injection Issues

2.       Turbine Shaft Bearing Wear

2.0 L (Petrol) Engine Problems

1.       Oil Consumption

2.       Vibration and Noise

Other Common Honda Civic Problems

1.       Transmission Issues

2.       Infotainment System Problems

3.       Brake Problems

4.       Suspension Noise

5.       Paint Quality

Honda Civic Reliability

This chapter delves into the long-term reliability of the Honda Civic. We give you an accurate picture on the reliability of the Honda Civic over the long-term and what issues to expect along the way.

Honda Civic Maintenance Costs

A detailed description of how affordable the Honda Civic is to maintain. This will guide you to see what your long-term budget will likely look like. This is important to help you decide on whether to buy or not to buy.

Honda Civic Comparison with Mazda 3(Axela), Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Subaru Impreza, and Volkswagen Jetta

A head-to-head comparison with the Honda Civic close competitors. This will help you understand what the other options are and what they offer in comparison to the Honda Civic. We compare factors such as fuel efficiency, build quality, reliability, safety feature and pricing.

Conclusion

We give a final verdict on whether you should buy or not buy the Honda Civic

This Buyer’s Guide Applies to the following Honda Civic Model Years:

2016 Honda Civic

2017 Honda Civic

2018 Honda Civic

2019 Honda Civic

2020 Honda Civic

2021 Honda Civic

2022 Honda Civic