2016 Honda Civic problems

[OldSparks]

Originally Posted By: dgunay


There is a golden rule, which is also applicable to Japanese cars.

Never buy first year model

However, 10th gen Civics are completely new which also has a new engine/drivetrain never used before. I think it is still too early to buy latest gen Civic, especially the 1.5T.


I have a 2017 Civic coupe 2.0 manual transmission and it has been great. Anecdotal evidence only, but several people have opined on the CivicX forum that the QA on the coupe (and other Alliston-assembled models) is better than the sedan or the hatch.

There is more road noise than my 2012 Rogue...

 

[dgunay]

Originally Posted By: OldSparks
Originally Posted By: dgunay


There is a golden rule, which is also applicable to Japanese cars.

Never buy first year model

However, 10th gen Civics are completely new which also has a new engine/drivetrain never used before. I think it is still too early to buy latest gen Civic, especially the 1.5T.


I have a 2017 Civic coupe 2.0 manual transmission and it has been great. Anecdotal evidence only, but several people have opined on the CivicX forum that the QA on the coupe (and other Alliston-assembled models) is better than the sedan or the hatch.

There is more road noise than my 2012 Rogue...


Yours is probably the most reliable combination so far. It's not 2016 + port fuel injected naturally aspirated engine + manual transmission.

 

[CourierDriver]

I sure miss my 62 ford falcon, dorky by most standards today, but it didnt ever brake down,,did I tell u it had 3 speed on the column,,a real terror on the streets..lmao...

 

[ENGINEER60]

Honda and Toyota were both sued over rodent attracting
soy based wiring harnesses getting chewed up cause sll sorts of strange electrical problems.
One hungry squirrel can easily total the car

 

[parshisa]

20K on my LX manual hatch and 0 problems. best car I've ever owned

 

[dblshock]

I haven't had problems with my touring...upgraded OEM Continental tires are quiet so are the Indy 500's.

 

[maxdustington]

Originally Posted By: Mr Nice
Yep. Avoid any new model vehicle.


Too many variables to make that claim anymore. Cars that make their debut in abroad and come here afterwards and substantial facelifts that improve upon the previous generation. I'd still buy a first year car, hopefully most of the problems will be worked out by the time the warranty has expired.

 

[CourierDriver]

O the joy of new cars, with 12 computers.....yep the joy..

 

[KrisZ]

Originally Posted By: maxdustington
Originally Posted By: Mr Nice
Yep. Avoid any new model vehicle.


Too many variables to make that claim anymore. Cars that make their debut in abroad and come here afterwards and substantial facelifts that improve upon the previous generation. I'd still buy a first year car, hopefully most of the problems will be worked out by the time the warranty has expired.


I respectfully disagree. Not buying the first or second model year is a very good advice to follow.

Thing may get worked out during the warranty period, but some of us don't like wasting time on dealer visits.

Also, just because a model was available in other countries before debuting in NA doesn't mean anything. NA customer tastes are different, not to mention emission and safety regulations.
Prime example is Ford Focus and Fiesta. Greatly popular and liked in EU, but over there people buy manual transmissions, in NA the vast majority choose automatics and Ford put in the dreaded DCT in these vehicles.