I bought mine 2013 on the Civic EXL on Halloween 2013 with 12 miles on it. I now have about 450K on it. Have only replaced alternator, AC compressor and wheel bearing. The best car I’ve ever had.

I have a 2013 LX with 392,000 miles on it. I've never had any problems. I don't change the oil until the system tells me to. Sometimes its 12,000 miles. Other than oil changes, just brakes and tires. I just recently had to get new rear drums for the first time. I did get new shocks, and I replaced the side window moldings because they were cracking. I could use a new steering wheel, and some of the radio buttons are worn out. Overall, it has been a great car.

As a mechanic myself, I can assure you these hondas are very reliable. I own one, a 2013 civic 1.8L and all I have done is regular oil changes, transmission fluid and filter changes every 30k miles, brakes and rotors when needed. However, this is just standard maintenance. On the otehr hand, the only fix I did was getting a "D" light flashing, which is common, and its not necessarily a transmission problem but a transmission fluid pressure sensor, which is external. Also, a minor oil leak coming from the timing chain inspection plate, which is very easy to repair. I do my own repairs on both my vehicles, including my Toyota camry. I've seen other makes and models such as GMC, Chevy and their timing chains have snapped at only 35 k miles because of their horrible eco tec engines. The hyundais and kias are as worse as GM and chevy, severe oil consumption, piston rings problems, engine blows up, catch on fire due to short under fuse box. I used to work for hyundai, Ford, and Subaru that's why I inow these things. As far qs Subarus, they qre also decent cars.. Nissans? They used to be reliable but now with their Jatco CVT transmissions, the biggest garbage ever.... They fail at around 45 to 65k miles, sometimes even sooner.. since Nissan merged with Renault, its quality has gone down the drain.

Sent you a superthanks because you absolutely nailed the hesitation and slight bucking from a stop. My car has 190K and I drain and fill the tranny every 30k but the bucking was very concerning to me. I popped the hood, and checked that tube and its cracked at least half way around. I duct taped it till I can replace it and instantly the skipping was gone! I also have the oil seeping from the plate on the side of the block. Can't thank you enough for putting this video together.

Consumer Reports still continues to rate the 2015 Civic as the most reliable in the entire Civic's history. Even the new 2023 Civic can't beat 2015's rating. Today, Consumer Reports lists Honda Civic as #3 most reliable, after Toyota Corolla and Mazda 3, down from #1 when it peaked in 2015.

2012 civic lx.i bought it new, drove it off the lot , i love this car and it now has 118k miles.

Thank you for the vid. I own a 2012 SI with 285K miles on her. Do all my own work. Replaced front hub bearings twice, and rear once. Had that intake air filter tube fail. No codes with MAP sensor. Best car I've ever owned .

I have a '12 Coupe EX and I gotta say I love it. I've been using it to deliver pizzas while I got through college so I've put some serious wear and tear on it but it holds up strong. Replaced starter, battery, and brake pads once, other than that just oil changes every few months. Gonna look into maybe getting some suspension work done because it's starting to ride a little squeaky, but still drives fine. It's my recommendation for a first time car owner, just because it needs minimal work and never gives me problems My only gripe is that especially on the coupe, the engine bay is so small and crammed in, making it hard to work on anything. It's also so low to the ground that you have to jack it up to do any fluid changes. Also catches a lot of snow on the underside due to this in the winter

Glad most of these are “simple fixes”! I have a 2015 Civic for college/daily community and LOVE IT. I also checked out other cars like Toyota, Mazda, Subaru but Hondas will always be on my list 🙌💯🎊

You’re spot on with that pressure switch loosening up. Happened to my 2015 Covic Coupe. Thought my oil pan was leaking but I found it was that switch. Took out the battery to have more space and tighten it up. I drew a white like across the transmission block and the switch bolt to see if it loosens up but so far so good. 3k miles since that happened and it’s still nice and tight.

I've owned my 12 LX for 7 years and have 195k. It's been a really good car. The auto will flare at times but the service is rather easy. Never uses any oil. I like the 2012 because it is so low key.

She’s a beauty. I have a manual ‘12 civic coupe and will be the old guy in 30 years still driving a ‘12 manual civic coupe.

I have a 2015 with 139,000 Miles. Car has been exceptional. The CVT went out last week and it was a 7,000 repair bill.

My girlfriend has a 2015. 151k. She's owned it since new. Trans went bad at 98k. They replaced it under warranty. I just changed the fluid and filter at the cooler last week. That throttle body hose went bad but the smog texh pointed it out. I replaced that for $35 I think. The trans fill plug used to pop out prior to her trans going bad. I'll keep an eye on the breather as I just learned ut was there. This video is spot on. Great job!

At 4:50, that “engine mount” he is referring to is actually called a torque mount and I replaced mine at 110k miles because of cracking.

Checking out a 13 for my friend. looks like timing chain engine and last year before they went to the cvt. Engine block issues was corrected all in all the 13 looks like a great year to buy happy she is going with it. Can't wait to get her in that car hopefully a lot of trouble free years ahead. Thank you for the review.

I had the 2014, best car I ever owned. Bulletproof. CVT is a CVT, only drawback about the driving there.

I have a 2014 EXL w/136K and have had very few issues. As noted in this video, I had to replace the rear calipers and the air tube from the air cleaner to the air intake. The car did not throw any codes for the air tube though. I've also been advised to change the rubber hydraulic fluid hose feeding the rear calipers if you experience the rear caliper sticking as the friction caused by the sticking will likely cause the hose to cause additional issues. I do change the oil ~ every 5K and the trany fluid anytime the thing starts doing a bit of searching. I have not had success changing the water pump as the bolt holding the tensioner is a bear to remove. I even took the thing to my local mom and pop garage and they could not get the bolt off. Evidently this is a common issue with Hondas and I had the same issue with my wife's 2012 MDX. I will be giving the water pump replacement another attempt soon as the water pump is not going to last forever. For the next try, I'm going to remove the passenger side engine mount and lover the engine a couple of inches. This will enable me to use an impact driver directly to the tensioner bolt. Honda could have placed a hole for access to the tensioner bolt as I've seen in other Honda models. I've been buying Hondas sine 1981 and I believe the 81 Civic and the 2014 EXL and 2013 SI are the best vehicles I've owned. Thanks for the vid as it's always good to hear what issues others have so we can check on our cars before they become an issue.

Great cars, one of my personal favs to work on. I love the 2012. It's so basic, bland and ugly that I love it. Wierd thing, I saw a 2014 coupe with the same 1.8l and it had a cracked block! Same spot in the front near where the block heater (or engine coolant drain) and oil pressure sending unit is. Super wierd as I though it was limited to the 2006-early 09 ish era.

Have a 2012 LX with 220K on it. Only had electrical problems: Replaced alternator, battery, starter.

The auto 2013-2015 Acura ILX is the same platform with a larger displacement version of the same (R series) engine and the same conventional (non-CVT) automatic. So if you want to avoid the CVT, is a good alternative.

Passenger check air bag light is also a defect for certain years. The light comes on with no previous collisions. I believe it will be covered by manufacturer until 2030.

2015 exl. My car runs flawless. Have to drive a Honda to appreciate these cars..

I live in canada..i have 2013 honda civic EX..315,000km on it .i do routine maintenance myself..its easy car to maintain.. i still have original caliper on it..replaced both axle,serpentine belt and next one is engine and transmission mount....this car is really fantastic.

I like this gen Civic. Great transportation.

I came here to see what issues i will be having with my honda 2015 because it is getting old, it has 351,000kms 😂

Love my 2012 si very little problems, great video.

There is no internal transmission filter because it is behind the engine on the driver side. It looks like an old school fuel filter and easy to replace as well.

My daughter has a 2014 Honda civic lx with about 95k. She bought it used two years ago. The transmission cap has popped out because the breather was clogged. I cleaned the breather and turned it towards the back so that when driving it does not get clogged. I also put an electrical tape around the cap to slightly increase its diameter and make it fit more tightly. I also put a zip tie on the cap top metal piece (tied it to a hose) so I don’t lose it if it pops out again. I did replace the transmission filter and drained and filled the transmission fluid twice. (There were signs of squirrels eating nuts right around the transmission cap. I was afraid some nuts might have fallen in).so far so good. I think it is a reliable car overall.

Great video.

Its a good vehicle I have a 2014 civic with 242k miles on it. In my opinion it is fairly reliable vehicle but I had a corolla too and i would say corolla reliability is much better. for me the major work I had was to change the alternator, rear shocks, right brake caliper jammed and leaked. Rotors, brakes and tires couple times other than that regular maintenance so not bad. keep changing transmission oil after every 35k and I never had issues with transmission. I change the oil every 10k, plugs around 20k and flush all fluids around 100k. so im happy with it and obviously steering wheel seems a little worn out now but thats not a biggie I will put a cover on it.

no serious concerns. solid buys.

I’ve 2015 EX, 92k, so far no major issues. Except oxygen sensor wires getting chewed out twice within the first year of owning the car. It was fixed with a replaced wires and rodent tape wrap up. Time belt cracked once after 8 years of owning - which is expected. I would have thought it would have occurred much later. Other than that cars been fine 🤞🏾

That little pop off for the transmission that you need to clean out with air popped off for me, I just found it and I just bought it 2 days ago from a dealership

The 2012 is awesome.

AC system blows weak, the stereo will flicker eventually at random times, it sounds weird coming out of the tail pipe like the engine has issues, the LX model seats are the most uncomfortable seats.

my 2012 civic lx coupe with 306,000miles and never had a single issue , i change the oil every 3,500-4,000 miles , i use Platunum Pennzoil full synthetic 5w-20. At 317,500 miles i've decided to get rid of it due to a electrical issue caused by a horrible mechanic , broke my heart bc the car had a lot more life in it

I just had my Honda Civic 2015 transmission blow, at close to 200,000 miles. Got it replaced for $8300.

I have a '12 coupe. Runs great, looks great but 2 main issues are torque converter shudder and rear tire noise. The shuddering stops after changing the trans fluid but comes back after a couple weeks of driving. The road noise is unfixable and only the 2012 model from what I've heard. Fortunately, I don't take it on long trips because the noise is really loud

I noticed that serpentine belt tensioner get very noisy also.

2014 Civic LX. Changed the alternator through KZfaq. Was making weird noises and had no power. Looked under the car, it was transmission fluid...I was frustrated. Turns out the sensor on the transmission came loose. Tighten the sensor and refilled the transmission but I need to change the filter. My civic is at 18x,xxx miles

Have a 2012 Replaced the cracked intake hose. You will need a scan tool to reset idle after cleaning the throttle and maf sensor Replaced rotors 80k miles for shaking. If you live somewhere with salt, the parking brake will stick on the caliper... clean with a wire brush and soak with wd-40 twice a year. Front struts will need replaced eventually Rear brake caliper piston cracked and leaked fluid after hard braking in negative 40 temperatures.... If you own a manual, the slave cylinder will start squeaking and need to be cleaned/greased.

Great video and informative 🙏🏽

I have a 2013 Honda Civic with 152k miles, another thing is the paint problem. The paint loss started on the rear door handles and now the paint loss has reached the roof, trunk lid, hood, and right front fender. It is because Honda skipped a step in the painting process and when you can rub your car, the color of your car will be on your finger(s).😢

I need a car. 2012 sounds great Honda Civic could happen.

Thanks!

Looking into either a 13 civic lx or a 18 ex i really want the 18 but the ac problems and the cvt kinda scare me. The 13 here in Cali are so overpriced unfortunately:/ but i know they are super reliable with the automatic transmission.

2012 transmission pressure sensor a code how to fix

Bro your so right i have a vacuum leak i know that i can feel the car being sluggish at time but i didn’t really pay it too much attention as it was not like every time i literally just check my vacuum hoes going to the throttle body and sure enough there is a tiny tear In between the rings I’m going to replace it hopefully the car will feel more responsive and pick up a bit quicker after I change it i have a 12 LX got it with 62k mikes 4 years ago now a 111K running strong 👌 minor maintenance wheel bearing went bad on me only major thing ide say

I did a stupid thing a year ago, I saw that transmission rubber plugged pop out, so I got a transmission flush, from fire stone, I think that might’ve been a problem with my transmission, and the reason why it got damaged, don’t really know.

Good stuff 👍

Thank you bro

The main problems iv had is the cv axles and motor mounts

My dads 12 civc has 2400k on clock still running good but it does Vibrate when Gentry accelerating going in to 3rd gear and a little in to 4th but if i put it in d3 it doesn't do it i think its a engine mount but idk

220,000…had to replace the motor mounts and cat converter. Probably will be needing a new trans soon. Still the best car I’ve had so far.

Love the video has a lot of great information in it! I just have one question tho. I have a 15 Honda with around 28k miles. If I let it sit and idle for about 10 mins it starts to overheat and I can’t figure out why. I’ve replaced both the top and bottom coolant sensors as well as the thermostat. I have noticed that no matter both the ac fan and the rad fan do not kick on. I also replaced the relays related to those. Do you know what could be causing my this over heating issue?

2:21 how many miles for the belt?

At about 58 sec I heard "They are reliable...and great looking... with the exception of 2012"... does this mean 2012 is just bad cosmetically or also not as reliable? I mostly just care about reliabiliy and not cosmetics.

Thanks for the video. One problem I have with my 2012 Civic is that it has to crank a lot in cold start. There is no issue in higher temperatures or when the engine was working recently but when it’s cold and the car was idle overnight, it always has an issue and I need to start the car for almost a minute before to get the engine running. I changed the battery, did not help. I saw many other people have the same issue with their Honda but not sure how to fix it! any advice?

Hiya, i have the honda civic 2012 1.8 and my car burns oil, any causes and suggestions on a fix? Thanks

This civic gives excellent fuel economy when using Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W20 synthetic oil. You're welcome.

The turn signal/orange light on the front drivers side keeps burning out. I couldn’t get the new one in and wound up getting like 3 stuck in the casing 😭 is there a wiring issue for that to be happening?

I have a 2012 don't see anything wrong it looks haven't had any of the problems you're talking about has a 130000 miles on it it's a great car Brakes and tires, Battery are the only thing I've had to do on this car so far

Please do the si 2012 to 2015, I have the 2012 haha. Burning oil like a tycoon

Wat do you think about the Honda Crosstour??? Any major issues???

I have a 2013 Civic with almost 400,000 kms on it. I feel some viberation when the car accelerates but stops after it gains speed. I sense that this viberation happens in the beginning of every lower gear changes. I have changed the oil and transmission has been throughly flushed with new fluid. Any ideas ? Thanks for the video sir

Looking a 2012 lx auto for my sons first car around 100k miles what all should I look for ?

What's up with the 2012? I'm looking at one tomorrow.

Is that wire shown at around 3:49 the transmission ground wire?

How do you keep everything under the hood so clean?

You said to avoid the hybrids, just curious as to why? Thanks

How reliable? I have 01 civic and thinking about it 🤔. Preferably manual. Also, how does engine compare to to k series? Have element, solid engine

Nice one 👍

What is that black cover at 2:45. I’m wondering because mine is leaking

Anyone here that has a 2012 Honda Civic lx ever have to change their catalytic converter yet? I pulled a 420 code and cleaned it up with a bottle of cataclean the first time but it doesn't seem to be working this time. Any suggestions if it may be an oxygen sensor or I can clean the cat without removing it any other way?

My 2012 LX shuts down while driving for some reason?

What happens if that plug comes out and you dont put it back?

You forgot to mention how fragile the cv joints are...

The '12 is PERTY!

Does the '23 Pilot have a cylinder deactivation system? And can you disable it??

Can you do a vid like this for the 2008-2012 Accords?

I still have 06 Si. It wouldn’t break down

3:20 what’s the name of that cover plate

Yeo bro would you say that the 9th gen is better than the new 11th gen please let me know

My 2013 civic's TPMS light was always on. It was super annoying.

Did I hear you right when you said this car has a 1.8T ????? Or am I tripping ? 😂

i've been having rough rides on My 2012 Lx, is it suspension issues, shocks?

What is a13 can you ask me Thank you

The CVT is going to be the downfall of this car

Looking at a 2015 1.8 SR with 22k miles on it with correct servicing by honda dealer £12995 GBp......read that they can eat oil .......

You forgot A/C Compressor

Rotors dont warp…its uneven pad deposits that make it vibrate…

Forgot the starter. And a horrible P I T A to replace