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2009 Honda Civic consumer reviews

$15,305–$16,105 MSRP range
side view of 2009 Civic Honda
(148 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.7
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Most reliable car I have owned

Great on gas, clean and well-maintained. Full of features, love the navigation system and a fantastic premium sound including Bluetooth connection and steering wheel audio and phone controls. Nice sports car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Owned one for 9 years

The Civic Si was a great car. I bought it new and put 200K miles on it. No major issues ever! Interior seats aren't great and height lever broke but that was easily repaired by me with a welder. The engine, clutch and transmission were fantastic. You will read that these transmissions aren't good but that is duew to abuse in my opinion. Got 30 MPG overall and Honda repainted the car for free when there were paint defects, so Kudos to Honda for stepping up! You can't go wrong if you buy from a mature owner. These cars tend to be abused by young drivers, so use your judgement on purchase and owner.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Honda's are always good

The current Honda we own is a used car with one previous owner. It runs great, but a bit small sized, which is fine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Starts great after 160,000 miles

Reliable and not ostentatious. Works well every day, and does not stand out in traffic at all. Overall just what I wanted.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Reliable Car I've Ever Owned

This was my first new car when I bought it in 2008 and it has served me well over the past decade. It has AUX input for music and a stylish interior. It handles and drives great!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice kept, reliable car

A very affordable family car. Very clean and nice inside. The oil and and engin filter has been change regularly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice looking- very reliable with great gas mileage

this car met all of our needs- looks nice- excellent gas mileage- runs great. Honda's are a great car to own and hold their values!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Hands Down! Best Car I?ve owned!

Before I bought my 2009 Honda Civic LX S, I had a Toyota Corolla LX-S 2004. I?m so happy I switched to HONDA, what a difference, the handling on road along is day and night. HONDA is more sturdy! This car has more POWER! Both cars were 5-speeds, but my HONDA beats the Toyota with flying colors. Also the inside interior components have not broken or worn out. The first year I owned my Toyota Corolla LX-S the doorknob broke, ashtray came apart and window stripping seal deteriorated. Not one problem with my Honda Civic. I?ve only had to do oil changes, one brake job, regular scheduled maintenance, and a battery change. I recommend this car to everyone! The mileage is awesome. I get between 350 miles to 400 miles per tank. That?s driving between city and freeway. This car never lets me down. The inside interior has not worn out and I don?t even have tinted windows. Hondas are built to last. I expect to go 300K on this car! 5 STARS!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The best car I've owned so far

I love my little blue Civic and have named her Lola. You can laugh all you want, but she is the best car that I have had so far. She has right around 130,000 miles on her and as long as I keep the oil changed and the tires rotated she doesn't seem to complain. The only problem I've ever had is that the coating on the black strips next to the windows has started flaking off in the last year or two, but I'm sure something like that is to be expected from a 9+-year-old car. I'm around 5'10" and the seats and interior space are plenty comfortable. I've heard there's more legroom in the back than you would expect for a car of this size as well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fantastic Honda - holds value!!!

This silver Honda Civic handles great in all weather conditions and is incredibly safe. My Honda is a gas saver and has taken me many places on just one tank. Hondas, including this one, are easy to maintain and very rarely ever have any issues. The ride is always smooth and quiet.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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