2001 Honda Civic Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
30 -35 City / 34 -40 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
100 -127
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kimberly G
I love everything about my 2001 Honda Civic.
I really love my car yes it is a lil small but it's perfect for someone like myself. It has plenty of room in the trunk and in the driver and passenger seat. The smallest spot is in the back seat but that happens when you have a 2-door car. The performance is amazing and I haven't really had any problems out of the car. It's great on gas and it can also handle like a champ!
accountCircle jennifer k
That it is a good size for a small family, very good on gas and very reliable.
My Honda Civic is 17 years old and has very few issues, this is a very reliable vehicle. Also, due to its size and popularity, it is not very expensive to maintain.
accountCircle Jennifer S
That it a wonderful car and would love if somebody else got a car like mine.
The car runs great and is perfect and is a great car gas saver only uses 25$ in gas the only problem is that it has a few scratches but only but otherwise the car is great and totally recommend it to be bought any Honda cars.
accountCircle Stacy W
Sleek. Compact. Comfy. Good paint coat. Good visibility
This car is incredible. It is so reliable and well built. I appreciate it to all extents. It is comfortable and easy to diagnose. It is not overly expensive to maintain
accountCircle Yolanda F
Small and just the right size for small grocery trips or commute to family house.
Drives great but did have to change the brakes, shocks and keep it maintain. I only have to get the recall airbags fixed and everything will be better. Very reliable.
accountCircle Danielle S
My car is an older Honda Civic that has great gas mileage and comfortable.
This is my first car. I have not had many issues with it. The only complaint I have is sometimes the steering locks up, but it doesn't affect my driving too much. Although this might be specific to my car. Otherwise it has been very reliable and comfortable. In the future I will probably stay with the Honda.
accountCircle Victor J
17in rims, tinted windows, full sound systems, cold air intake, apr manifold.
Honestly my car is the best, she is great I am gas & has never left me on the road. I always get to point A to point B. She drives amazing & she makes like 254 hp at the wheels. She also have a full sound system in the car & new clutch. The car wasn't not expensive at all. I do not waste more than 20 dollars on gas.
accountCircle Kayla R
My Honda is my play toy, I will park it once I get the truck I want
Leaks oil from main rear seal and has some 17 inch rims drives great, 5 speed. Gray two door with tinted windows and a couple dents

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Craig Houser
I have a problem
My transmission will not go into gear when it’s running,WHY???
accountCircle Craig
No it’s not
Your car is a piece of c**p
accountCircle Meranda C
This car will eat thermostats and spark plugs like candy. Take this one to a professional and see if they can sort it out.
The 2001 Honda Civic LX has significant issues with the cooling system (this may stem from an issue with coding in the ECM). The car constantly shows that it is overheating on short (ten-minute) trips.
accountCircle Fallon B
Honda Civic 2001 four door sedan
Very reliable when it comes to gas mileage. The small compact ness of the car is perfect for a smaller person or someone's first car. But if you have a family you should go with something bigger probably. Transmission problems are probably likely to happen.
accountCircle Sarah A
It does not drive well and it could cut off at any moment.
I like that it gets good gas mileage. I do not like the style. It has transmission issues. It is slow. It only works half the time.
accountCircle Sarah P
A new model would be nice.
This car is old and becoming unreliable. The breaks pads need to be replaced far too often and the fluid levels drop too fast. I believe that my issues are due to the previous owner only taking the car to a friend when work was needed. Hondas are typically far more reliable.
accountCircle georg M
The entire engineering is done in a way with simplicity in mind
Fantastic performance. Reliable on locally, out of town, long distance, and on the highway. Speedy and not pricey
accountCircle Danielle W
My car is very bouncy and does not have an AUX cord.
My vehicle is very rusted and has a bad muffler so it is pretty loud. It has almost 200, 000 miles on it but it runs perfectly fine. Although the outside does not look great it is a very reliable vehicle, and the seats are fairly comfortable.

Honda Civic Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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DX
115 HP 34-34 MPG 5 Seats
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HX
117 HP 38-38 MPG 5 Seats
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LX
115 HP 34-34 MPG 5 Seats
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EX
127 HP 35-35 MPG 5 Seats
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GX
100 HP 33-33 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 Honda Civic Owner Reviews

4.10
258 Reviews
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5 stars 40%
4 stars 36%
3 stars 19%
2 stars 4%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Jordan D on April 4, 2021
Great on gas, has 190,000 miles on it and still going strong. It's a great car!
Great car! It has close to 200,000 miles on it and going strong! The air conditioner had to be replaced last year but other than that and needing to buy new tires, it is awesome vehicle. The car is great on gas, I can fill my tank for $30 dollars. The headlight covers needed to be professionally cleaned as they we fogged over, but that was an easy fix!
accountCircle Kristie B on March 31, 2021
Has had to have multiple things replaced or fixed on it.
My power locks don't work. But it gets good gas mileage.
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Ranks #5 Small Cars by Owners

The 2001 Honda Civic has an average owner rating of 4.22 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 24 other Small Cars.

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2001 Mazda 626
4.28
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2001 Volkswagen Jetta
4.25
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2001 Honda Civic
4.08

Ranks #2 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Honda Civic has a combined MPG of 40 which ranks it #2 of 24 other Small Cars.

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car
2001 Toyota Echo
41 MPG
2
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2001 Honda Civic
40 MPG
3
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2001 Toyota Corolla
38 MPG

Is The 2001 Honda Civic A Good Car?

Yes of course it is! Of course the Honda civic of year 2001 is a great vehicle! And also really good on gas!
Toby F.
I believe that the Honda Civic is a good vehicle because it is a decent size car that can fit me and my significant other in, which is what really matters. It's not a glamorous car or luxurious but it... Read More
Rosemary C.
Yes, I've had it for years and it still runs very smooth. Sometimes it seems like I half to change the oil more frequently than before.
Joanne S.
Yes it is, it can last very long and getting repairs are cheap. Also I like how its cloth seats and not leather.
Reese R.
Yes it gets me to where I need to go and also has been good to me during the weather and the stormy times and the times I need it for school and work all the family activities
Jamie P.
Very good, no problems. I just keep up with oil changes, air filter changes, and tire rotations. I have never had a major repair and it still drives great with over 100k miles on it.
Brenda L.
Yeah it is and it still works too. I love the speed and feel to it. Also the motor is in good condition
Bailey D.
Yes it is reliable, works good, drives good, sounds good, great in gas, I cannot complain it’s a good car for back and forth driving
Shelby N.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Honda Civic?

Honda civics are actually really reliable, really cheap parts for the car, easy fixes. It most likely won't have any problems, but if it does, like I said it would be a really easy fix and plus a... Read More
Jessica M.
The Honda Civic is reliable though a problem for some could be that it's not too big to fit many things in. Perhaps a problem is that it does require some maintenance most of the time and can get a... Read More
Jeanette W.
Yes it is reliable. As far as right now it hasn't given me any problems, I do recommend it. One thing that does bother me is the oil.
Howard B.
The only problems I will say is that little things will happen that you can't really notice on the car till it becomes a big problem
Cary R.
Yea it has somewhat some problems and I know that it might have its ups and downs but it has always been good to me and the family
Amy H.
It does not and has not had any problems. I find them very reliable. My wife has one too and it’s reliable and doesn’t have problems either.
Joseph W.
The 2001 Honda Civic is reliable. It’s only had minor problems but they were fixable but other than that it’s good condition
Lisa J.
The check engine light due to a crank sensor, but other than that there is no issues with the car overall. Needs TLC here or there but what car doesn’t
Ashley P.

Is The 2001 Honda Civic A Good Value?

Honda civic, Honda's in general are really good prices! Like I mentioned probably one of the most cheapest car there is actually!
Jackson B.
For us, the Honda costed about $2,000 or so with perhaps 160,000 miles or so. The price is decent, especially if the car was used and was mostly used to go to different towns in the same state. For... Read More
phill R.
Honda civic is a good value car and mine was bought new. The state of the car is great as far of right now.
Elliott M.
It is a good value especially since it is well taken care of. I bought it from a personal lot so 3,000 total I paid. Been riding ever sense
Daniel R.
When I got I got for 18000 and that was and good deal so yeah I think it was great buy and at the time I had been in need of a car and all it worth
Ethan G.
I'm not sure how much it costs now, but I think they are a good value because of how long they last and how reliable they are.
Priya V.
I bought it for $1,100 but overall the cost of the car was a good value, since it’s a 19 year old car consider the price it is good
Stephanie W.
Around 3,000 USD is a fair price for this car. I believe it is a very good value because these cars have the ability to last a very long time.
Crystal S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2001 Honda Civic oil type high mileage?

Answer: The 2001 Honda Civic uses SAE 5W-20 oil in the engine even when You have a lot of miles on Your car. Honda recommends that You do use synthetic oil when the vehicle gets older as well. There are two types of...

What is the 2001 Honda Civic fuel pressure regulator location?

Answer: The 2001 Honda Civic fuel pressure regulator location is on one end of the fuELRail. Having the fuel burn efficiently is the key to maximizing Your miles per gallon. Your gas tank needs to be in the beSTShape....

What's the 2001 honda civic neutral safety switch location?

Answer: The neutral safety switch on a 2001 Honda Civic can be found on the passenger side of the transmission housing on the outside of it. The switch is there to make sure that the vehicle is in park or neutral...

What's the 2001 honda civic immobilizer location?

Answer: As the owner of a 2001 Honda Civic, You may find Yourself needing to locate the immobilizer for Your vehicle. Luckily, it is somewhat easy to find, and it will take You around 10 to 15 minutes. The first thing...

What's the 2001 honda civic fuel pump location?

Answer: The 2001 Honda Civic fuel pump is located in the gas tank and You will have to access it under the rear seats. The basic way Your modern electrical fuel pump works is by utilizing a DC motor in the pump...
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Safety & Reliability

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Overall

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety