2002 Honda Civic Consumer Reviews

LOVIN' My Civic

Written by: HappyHondaOwner on 06/08/2009

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic LX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Purchased brand new, not a single repair. Still has original brake pads! Fantastic gas mileage, very fun to drive. Had to get aftermarket sound system as the factory version wasn't very good in 02. Planning to drive for 10 more years!

Favorite Features

Gas mileage, gas mileage, and gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

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Lookin good

Written by: Tanja on 06/02/2009

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

SI is a civic all grown up with all the bells and whistles. Had a 95 with 145000, ran perfect when I sold it. Just rusted. This car has good pick up even in fifth gear. Gas mileage is decent, use the cruise control. Better features inside, cup holders etc. than older models.

Favorite Features

Easy to drive. Great handling, shifter is in a great position.

Suggested Improvements

Occasional sixth gear needed, better fan for air. Live in AZ.

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Satisfaction going from point A to B

Written by: Rob on 05/25/2009

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Excellent RELIABILITY is the bottom line here along with the NOTORIOUS Honda expected longevity makes it what it is, a great ride. Being a Civic it is not the luxury liner, but who wouldn't know that getting into it from the start? Works for me just fine as I am 5'10" 210#, anyone much larger would most likely make this model too small. Highly recommended for what it is. Change the oil, tires, maintain it as recommended and keep it clean and you will be a happy camper.

Favorite Features

nimble handling

Suggested Improvements

higher gas mileage even though 30 plus is the norm

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Great MPG!!!

Written by: Irishndn22 on 04/23/2009

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic Si 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I was the second owner of this car, the previous people decided it needed some upgrades but never completed with a turbo (pity). I drive 30 miles one way to work and get on average 32-35 mpg, can't beat that! I have never had any major problems with the car, would recommend to anyone looking at a Civic Si of this style or anything with good MPG.

Favorite Features

I love the placement of the shifter! Clutch feels great and MPG is hard to beat!!! Seats are comfy for in town traffic, little hard for travel, but not as bad as some!

Suggested Improvements

The sound system is less than I would expect, a lot of road noise, it could have used a 6th gear in the tranny, RPMs are higher than I would like when going highway speed.

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This is a Honda?

Written by: ashleysandsamsmom on 03/16/2009

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic HX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I just bought the car, I have had it a week and there is a vibrating noise in the front end when taking off or going up a hill. The dome light is bad and the fuel gauge is not working properly, the sensor is being replaced in a few days. The breaks are making a scrubbing noise. All of this has been brought up to the dealership they say all is normal but the fuel sensor and dome light! So to have this car for only a week and all these things to be wrong, that's not good. I thought Hondas were reliable and wonderful cars! It didn't come with a CD player and the windows you have to manually roll them up, I am lazy.

Favorite Features

I love the look of the car, black with tinted black windows, nice wheels, very sporty looking. It's great on gas, when I can tell what I am actually getting for MPG.

Suggested Improvements

It seems like there might be some electrical problems or sensory problems. Not a lot of power, not enough of get up and go like I thought it would have for a small Honda.

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In Love With This Civic

Written by: Katy on 03/13/2009

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic LX 2dr Coupe (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I love this car! I never have any trouble starting it even in very cold weather, it handles great in the snow, it can be kinda noisy but I can live with that. The best part is that I get 36 mpg in the city and close to 40 on the highway! I've always loved Hondas for their durability and longevity and this car is no exception!

Favorite Features

Gas mileage, reliability

Suggested Improvements

No anti-lock brakes on my LX model, plastic wheel covers

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Good Car - Not Perfect

Written by: AtTheLake on 02/10/2009

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Drive train and suspension are rock solid after 135K miles. Great gas mileage. Would buy another, but can't say the car is total nirvana. Had little things go wrong, fuel sender and interior light switch malfunctions at 40K and more usual stuff fail later on, but overall a decent little car.

Favorite Features

MPG

Suggested Improvements

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Perfect for a 1st time driver

Written by: Smart Wins on 02/03/2009

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car approx. 3 months after I got my license almost 3 1/2 years ago, and I was smitten when I got behind the wheel. If your a 1st time driver, or a person who just wants a car to drive, and isn't concerned with "fun" driving this car is 100% perfect for you. But for myself, now I want more power, and huge fun factor when I'm driving, so off to the '08 G35x

Favorite Features

Awesome gas mileage & great maintenance wise.

Suggested Improvements

Needs better seats. Seats literally have brought me to a chiropractor. Besides that what else can you expect from the Civic that they don't already offer? If you want all the bells and whistles, buy a mid luxury sedan. Again it’s perfect for a 1st time driver.

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Pseudo-Ode to My Honda

Written by: Honda Honey on 01/11/2009

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic DX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Civic you were not the best looking, fastest or not even that exciting, but you were dependable and you gave me a lot of miles off one tank of gas. You had to be pushed up even the small hills and the road and wind noise a nuisance, but you made every trip just fine. Your sound system was just there and comfort could have been better, but I still loved you and miss you to this day. But alas I will try something new and more exciting in the near future even though I will never forget you... the one who I could count on to cheerfully start each morning no matter what abuse I dished out.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage, dependability, safety (held up well in the accident that totaled it).

Suggested Improvements

Cramped interior (I am 5'2 and size 12... yikes) esp when I have grown up beside me, sound system, plastic wheel covers (do they qualify as hub caps), better brakes and better get and go (weakest 4 cylinder I ever had).

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Very impressed

Written by: phillyg_16 on 12/19/2008

Vehicle

2002 Honda Civic EX 4dr Sedan (1.7L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I purchased my civic w/ 105k miles and have put 50k miles on it since. I love it. It handles very well in the snow (we get lots in MI), and gets great mileage (an average of 32 city & hwy). It's been very reliable. It blows my mind that it has 155k miles on it and it still drives like it's new. Plus, I put 12 gallons of gas in it and it takes me 400 miles.

Favorite Features

5 spd transmission

Suggested Improvements

The seatbelts don't lock very well and the steering wheel is starting to disintegrate. Also, the fabric on the doors and roof is coming unglued (but hey, it is 7 years old).

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