2001 Honda Civic EX review from North America
"Reliable running, pesky problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My SRS light has come on three times now.
The panel behind the back seat rattled.
General comments?
I have been very pleased with my car so far, on almost every aspect.
The only thing that really bothers me, is that the SRS light keeps coming on. The dealership told me it was because of the sensors in my passenger seat (for the side airbags), if they are 'bothered' at all, the SRS light turns on. Bothered meaning, if someone is sitting in the passenger seat and leans toward the window, the SRS light turns on...
I've had the dealership shut off my SRS light twice, although it keeps coming back on. It is currently on because I set some books on the passenger seat.
If anyone else has had this problem, please let me know tonya_ernst@hotmail.com.
The panel behind my back seat rattled when the stereo was on. This was when my car was still under warranty. The dealership 'fixed' it by putting a foam pad under the panel, so it will not move.
Otherwise, I have really liked my car. I'm hoping I don't have the shocks/strut problems, that many other 2001 civics have had.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.7 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 28000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 43000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 12th November, 2003 |