2005 Honda Civic Review, Problems, Reliability, Value, Life Expectancy, MPG (2024)

High Maintenance

Bought an 05' EX trim used at about 122000. Not sure how the car was maintained before but the car has always burned oil. I have had multiple oil leaks that I don't even bother getting fixed anymore. I have replaced engine mounts, an EGR valve, a VTEC solenoid, an O2 sensor, the clutch, transmission, and a few other things. The car is now at ~203,000 and seems to be running fine, and hopefully continues to.

Gas smell, oil leak, crack in front

Gas smell, oil leak, key locked in driver side

Very Dependable and Worry Free Vehicle.

I love how dependable it is and how easy it is to drive. I never have to worry about it not starting.

Great cars i would never buy anything else

I love it .. Don't wanna drive anything but a honda

Good midsize car. Have not had any major problems with it so far.

No complaints at all. Hondas are great cars. They are low maintenance and good on gas. I love Hondas and I will always prefer them.

Big but not bulky spacious reliable and safe.

This car runs perfectly fine I love it I feel safe in it since the car is high up I love that it also has a lot of space for my kids I feel safe driving my kids around this car I would recommend to anyone looking for a safe efficient car. If you need a lot of true space this is the car for you.

Great work commute vehicle. Never had problems running.

Runs well. Over 200,000 miles. Working condition. AC does not work just needs to be recharged. Battery is new.

It's a good car. No problems. Easy to fix and good on gas.

Reliable and cost effective. Good on gas mileage. Handles great

It has been a reliable car since my purchase with only minor issues that needed fixing.

The car runs well for the age. I have had a few issues with the car since purchasing one being a issue with the ignition barrel which required a replacement. Also had a issue with the heating.

It performs and runs great for how old it is, very reliable.

I am a young university student and my 2005 Honda Civic does what it needs to do. The car is old more than 10 years old but is still running smoothly, it is got over 150, 000 milestone on it and is still pushing. It is very comfortable and spacious, at least it is for me. I bought the car used and it is still reliable. My only complain about the car is that the back windshield does not have windshield wipers. I would recommend buying this car if you are on a budget and do not want to worry about future unexpected issues because this car performs great. As of late though I notice that when I turn on my ac in the car the ac unit creates a high pitched noise, it goes away after a minute or two but it gets annoying sometimes, that may only be for my car though because my friend has he same car and his has never done that.

It's been a good car that has not broken down on me and that I have enjoyed.

It is good on gas but I wish the body was stronger. Another good thing about is that it is affordable.

One of the most important things is the car is very reliable.

My vehicle has great mpg. Good handling. What I dislike is its a 2 door car. I also dislike its small size.

My old, yet reliable Honda Civic.

The Civic so far has been quite reliable, which is a primary feature I search for. It had less than 100k miles on it when I bought it a few years ago. Comfort level is not wonderful, but I can certainly deal with it. I want my car to get me where I am going. Color is bland.

To: Honda. For always being there and still working as if it was made yesterday.

Personally, I will always treasure this car. It was the first one my mom ever got, ever since she immigrated to the us. It is now 2019 and (knock on wood) it still works like a charm. Compared other cars I have seen (whose prices are way higher than what we paid for our Honda) our car has rarely, if ever, broken down. Its comfortable and quite roomy. It is also very light to drive (if that makes any sense). If you are looking for something inexpensive yet high in quality. This is it.

Civic--13 years with no major problems

I've owned my Civic for over 13 years and never had a major problem with it, only "small" things like wear & tear (tires, battery, etc.). It gets 40 miles to the gallon on the highway. I did my homework before I bought my car, and after 13 years, I wouldn't buy any other make.

Awesome Car, awesome value, awesome gas mileage!

Great reliability and great gas mileage. Fun and sporty to drive with plenty of power. Easy to maneuver in city traffic.

A reliable no frills basic car.

It is just a little old, the weather stripping leaks, and I do not have cool stuff like heated seats. Also the air conditioning seems to have just gone out. On the plus side it has 150k miles and I can probably drive it another 150 thousand miles before I have to replace it.

The window on the driver side does not roll down, and it does overheat.

It is a good car. I do put a lot of work into making it keep running, it is nice seating. My radio is not working at the moment which makes it a quiet drive to and from places it is a coupe to it is two doors makes it small and hard to get a car seat in the back or get it out. I do love the moon roof but being in as I do not get to use it to often.

Reliable Honda Civic will get you where you need to go.

My vehicle was purchased 2nd hand, so I would say the current issues have more to deal with the amount of mileage it has than anything else. The computer part of the vehicle is currently malfunctioning but the vehicle still rides smoothly. Very good on gas!

The car car saves me money on gas

It saves me money on gas it still works like a brand new car it has comfortable seating because it is not a new car it doesn't have the new radio system but you can always find some alternatives for that if you like.

It is a fun, fuel efficient car.

It's a great vehicle in general. I really like the steering on the vehicle because it feels very smooth. I dislike the ac, it takes a while to cool the car down.

Good car and qualify gasoline saver.

It is ok car and it can be better card but for now it is fine probably later I buy it a new car like hybrid and sensors collision and back camera and parking it self and Wi-Fi include good mileage and gasoline save and take care road any time and warranty for 10 years.

Honda is a great car if you are on the road a lot.

Had to get the head gasket replaced at about 180. 000. Also had to replace the wheel bearings at about a 170, 000. Other than that it has been a great car. I would definitely own another one if I was to get another car. I also love the gas mileage that it gets.

The amazing forever-running dream car.

Bought for $1, 500(us dollar) 188, 300 miles. Only one owner before me. It runs like it a newborn baby. I put 194, 459 miles on it so far and only thing I've had to do was oil/filter change. Cost for all that was only 18. 56$(us dollar) cheapest fix on a car I have ever heard of.

It gets you where you need to go without guzzling too much gas.

It's old but it's reliable. I don't need any bells and whistles. It gets me where I need to go and without burning a ton of fuel. Only problem I have with it is that the interior is faded and tends to smell old and stale. I miss the new car smell!

I enjoy having two doors.

I love the size and the sunroof. We've been together for 13 years and I love my car. The only complaint is that it is getting older and I have to start putting more money into the upkeep.

This vehicle is a 2005 Honda Civic ex 4-cylinder.

The Honda Civic 2005 is black and silver, it has a detachable steering wheel, an upgraded radio, a bass system, and it is a 4-cylinder automatic. Its mildly comfortable your butt gets numb after a while. It will get you from point A to B. We found this car in a junkyard so has its problems here and there but nothing to major where it cannot be fixed. One time we sucked water up into the engine and it stalled the vehicle. No valves or pistons were messed up, but we had to buy new spark plugs. The battery lost some water to keep it cool. The o2 sensor get damaged so we also needed to replace that.

Gas saver and comfort ability.

This car is a great one. The gas mileage is around 32 mpg, and it is a smooth comfortable ride. It is never given me any problems. As long as you keep up one maintenance- this car will start right up every time! The reliability is unstoppable. I have had zero problems.

Reliable, affordable, dependable

Super reliable car that keeps on going with little maintenance required. Great gas mileage and comfortable seats are a huge plus, and the reliability is great

Good color. Nice interior. Wonderful for short people.

The car is wonderful. Not only is it spacious but it looks good too. The only thing that I do not like is the cost of maintenance. It does get wonderful mileage and the color red is cute, it is almost like a Revlon color red. It is easy to park and the radio is wonderful.

My Honda Civic is an old but reliable car with great gas mileage!

I drive a 5 gear manual Honda Civic. Sometimes moving from one gear to the next is difficult, but that is more of a problem with the clutch. The car also revs very high in order to go at high speeds. It hits nearly 4000 rpm when going 80 mph. This seems quite high, even for a manual. Otherwise, the car is old so it does not come with many modern technologies that cars have today, but that is more a problem with the year it was made. It is in good condition, drives well otherwise. Gets great gas mileage and is quite reliable. I have taken it on a 10 hour trip and back, and it ran fine the entire way. Hopefully, it will last another 10 years!

Love my Honda civic, with just one exception.

It drives smooth, is easy to handle, and has given me absolutely no problems over the past 4 years that I have owned it. The gas mileage is great, and I get more than 25 miles per gallon on average. I have a two door, and do wish I had a four door sedan instead, as getting in and out of the car requires a little more effort in a two door.

My car has aggressive look. My. Car have great handling.

My car Honda Civic 2005 is great in terms of performance and handling. My car is durable I have hardly done any repair in my car. I already have 145000 miles on my car. It still runs strong. The only bad about my car is the back seat of my car is not that much. Anyone above 6ft gets stuck sitting at the back other than that this car is great for college students or for person who travels a lot. With full tank of gas I do more than 300 miles with ac on. Car is comfortable and it has more legroom than any other vehicle in his class.

Comfortable to drive, good on gas and very reliable engine.

Overall, very much a reliable car. Only problem system is with the air conditioner. Had it replaced three times, but only by a Honda professional this last time. Hopefully they know more about Honda's and fixed it right.

A great reliable car, perfect for various stages of life!

I purchased my Honda used and it had previously been in a passenger side accident. The only downside to owning a Honda is that they perform best when you purchase parts specifically made for them; which is more expensive - but worth it! For the age and for its history it has been an excellent and very reliable vehicle! I was 15 when I got it, and now at 23 I still drive it every day to work.

Watch the temperature gauge. Water bottles are in the back seat if needed.

I love that it is quite. I like that it has a CD player. I love the gas mileage. I don't like that it does not have a USB port. I don't like that it overheats on occasion.

It is reliable on a consistent basis. I have owned this car longer than any other as a result.

I love it . There is nothing about it that I dislike. It has never let me down . Maintenance is minimal. It has been a great car.

Hondas are very reliable as long as you keep them serviced.

When I have the a/c on, the belt squeaks but overall the car is in decent shape considering it is a 2005.

Best features are the Bluetooth radio and good gas mileage.

For the most part my car is very reliable, I have not had any severe problems with it. It is great on the road it drives smooth, there’s no shaking or unexplainable noises. It is a coupe which is my favorite part because it is small comfortable. The radio works well it has Bluetooth so as soon as I get in my car I connect my phone and play my favorite music. It is also great on gas!! It takes about $20 to fill up my tank and it lasts me a week or longer depending on my schedule. One problem I have encountered is with my air conditioner, it does not blow as cold as it needs to, it runs out of Freon fast. Other than that one problem I love my car, I am confident that it will get my from point A to point B with no problem.

I love my car because it is Honda.

It is amazing. Most reliable car ever. It will be a sad day when I must part with this car. Maintenance is easy and performance is excellent.

I important thing about the Honda civic is that it lasts for a very long time. It is one of the main reasons I chose it.

I like the size, reliability, and the gas mileage it gets. I like the style of the car and many people have complimented it, as well.

Nothing interesting just a perfect car to get me from point A to point B.

I bought my Honda Civic off of a guy from work. Worked great then and still does too this day. Never had a problem. Great on gas, handling is good. Small car but can park in small spots. Never had a problem with a/c or heat. Comfortable to be in without cramping up.

It is a cost efficient vehicle which I feel is very important.

I like the good gas mileage. I like that the repairs are inexpensive. I like that it's a manual.

I love my Honda civic hybrid.

Few repairs in 14 years; most covered by warranty. Does not go up hills well; at some points could only do about 40 mph when going from Sacramento to Truckee. Very comfortable and inside has held up to heavy use. Does not require oil change as frequently as previous car.

No worries with a Honda Civic. Reliable, safe and modern.

Normal maintenance issues. No breakdowns or problems ever. Very reliable and great on gas. Inside design is roomy and modern. I like that the windows have no thick panels obstructing the view or light. Just wish the exterior paint would be in better shape,

It's reliable. Sure, it's been in the shop a few times, but what 13 year old car hasnt?

I love my Honda civic! It is fuel efficient (from my understanding the best of it's class at the time, 2005), small and easy. I just hate that it is getting older, but I'll absolutely consider Honda during my next car purchase. It has served me well for several years!

That Honda civic is everything a family needs.

Love it because it has been dependable and wonderful on fuel. Never have any issues with the motor and has plenty of room for my 3 boys.

This car will get you where ever you need to go no problem.

The Honda Civic is. Very reliable on gas the gas mileage is really good it is a nice small car with a lot of space I really cannot think of anything bad to say about it everything is good.

It has a long lifespan, been driven over 200000 miles and still going.

I like the fact that I have been able to drive over 200000 miles and not had to spend an inordinate amount on maintenance. It is a reliable vehicle. I'm satisfied with the gas mileage.

It is a dark blue Honda Civic and is a reliable, easy maintenance car.

It is a very reliable car and easy to maintain. Parts are pretty cheap so if repairs are needed, it is not too costly. It gets great mileage and will run for a lot of years. My husband is able to do most of the work on my car since it is fairly easy to maintain.

Hondas are definitely built to last

I have an early hybrid - a 2005 Civic Hybrid. It's been a great car. I have over 150,000 miles on it and it still runs very well.

2005 auto .... With NO body rust!

I've owned this car for 13 years now and is the best car I've ever owned. With regular maintenance, it hasn't needed any major repairs (110,000 miles)