1999 Honda Civic DX review from North America
"Did not meet my expectations of what a Honda should be"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Having O2 sensor replaced at 48,500 - $350.
Lots of door dings. Sometimes I wonder if the wind will put a dent in the door.
The dome light is erratic.
The belt (s) had to be adjusted.
The chassis creaks.
The adhesive holding the door trim to the door tends to melt off in the Texas sun.
General comments?
This car is slow as molasses, but I thought it was supposed to be reliable.
Ah I see now, reliable until the warranty expires.
The engine runs well though, and it actually handles very well for a car of this class.
I got mine cheap, no frills, just Air Conditioning, which could cool off faster.
There is a lot of wind noise in the car though, and every now and again the antenna cuts out, so I can't drown it out with the radio.
I will be stuck with this car for a while, so I hope this sort of behaviour does not continue. I have a real problem with Honda scheduled maintenance, basically, unless your mileage is at a multiple of 30,000, they charge you about $96 for an oil change and tire rotation.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 SOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 31 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48500 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 2nd April, 2002 |