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2001 Honda Civic Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.
Kelley Blue Book Value®
$1,644 - $4,138
Used Fair Purchase Price Range
Crash Test
Source: NHTSA.gov
MPG (up to)
35 City / 40 HWY
Horsepower
100-127
Seats
5
4.12 Owner Reviews (197) Photos (24) Video Reviews (4) Compare Models & Features For Sale Near Me (1)

Honda Civic Models & Trims

DX - $1,644 - $2,841

Horsepower: 115 hp
Engine Type: Gas I4
Standard Seating:
Standard Wheels: 14 x 6.0 (in.) Steel
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System
  • Heated Seats
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Premium Audio
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start
  • Keyless Entry
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

LX - $1,704 - $2,903

Horsepower: 115 hp
Engine Type: Gas I4
Standard Seating:
Standard Wheels: 14 x 6.0 (in.) Steel
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System
  • Heated Seats
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Premium Audio
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start
  • Keyless Entry
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

HX - $1,916 - $3,159

Horsepower: 117 hp
Engine Type: Gas I4
Standard Seating:
Standard Wheels: 14 x 6.0 (in.) Alloy
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System
  • Heated Seats
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Premium Audio
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start
  • Keyless Entry
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

GX - $1,918 - $3,165

Horsepower: 100 hp
Engine Type: Natural Gas I4
Standard Seating:
Standard Wheels: 14 x 6.0 (in.) Alloy, Steel
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System
  • Heated Seats
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Premium Audio
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start
  • Keyless Entry
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

EX - $2,715 - $4,138

Horsepower: 127 hp
Engine Type: Gas I4
Standard Seating:
Standard Wheels: 15 x 5.5 (in.) Steel
  • Bluetooth
  • Navigation System
  • Heated Seats
  • Sunroof
  • Back-Up Camera
  • Premium Audio
  • Smart Device Integration
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Keyless Start
  • Keyless Entry
  • Automated Emergency Braking
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cross-Traffic Alert
  • Lane Departure Warning

Owner Reviews

4.12
5 star
41%
4 star
37%
3 star
17%
2 star
5%
1 star
1%

It is very plain it is the most basic Civic you can get but I think it is the best!

My Honda Civic is very reliable it is got 250000 miles on it and it still runs like it is new it did however need new brakes new bushings in new struts it is never ever left me stranded it is very basic it has an m fam cassette everything works on it is comfortable it is the most basic Honda Civic that you can buy but it is a great car it is always been reliable it is had a bit dead battery couple times but that is not the car it is the battery I would recommend this card to anyone especially kids high school college people who need to get places on time and get there for sure I cannot say enough how dependable this car has been.
Carrie F
Helpful

Even though it's a little car its go a lot of legroom.

I recently got new brakes, replaced the windshield wipers and it is very comfortable and a smooth ride it gets my husband and I to all our errands just fine and I even believe its safe enough to put my grandchildren in it to bring them to our place for the weekend and trips to the park just fine. Why just recently we took our car on vacation to AZ from WA. Without a hitch not one problem gets very good gas mileage also and our trunk held all our belongings with plenty more room to spare I really wouldn't trade this car for anything but I really would like a truck to go garage saling. Thank you angle weatherly.
Angie W
Helpful

Honda civic 2001- no nonsense machine.

For the most part I haven't had too much trouble with my car. I bought an aftermarket water pump and it ended up blowing my head gasket because it wasn't properly cooling. Point: use Honda specific parts when fixing problems. It gets great mileage so thats been a money saver. It's a 17 year old car and about two years ago the lining on the inside started going. It's a nice nonsense car. Not flashy but mostly reliable. I replaced the stereo because it wasn't compatible with iPod. The car does not have any super fancy features (Bluetooth, nice radio, etc. ) But its reliable and keeps my gas costs low.
Melissa M
Helpful
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Crash Test Results: Front, Side & Rollover

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides consumers with information about crash protection and rollover safety

  • Overall
  • Front
  • Side
  • Rollover

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a non-profit group which conducts safety testing beyond federal regulations. "Good" is the highest rating.

  • Moderate Overlap Front G
  • Side N/A
  • Roof Strength N/A
  • Driver-side Overlap Front N/A
GGood
AAcceptable
MMarginal
PPoor

Safety Features

  • Driver & front passenger airbags (SRS) *
  • Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags *
  • Front/rear 3-point seat belts
  • Childproof rear door locks *
  • Child safety seat anchors
  • Adjustable front seat belt anchors *
  • Emergency trunk release *
  • Side-impact door beams
  • Front/rear crush zones
* Optional Safety Feature

Safety Recalls (9)

  • .
    Recall
    NHTSA Campaign:
    01V183
    Summary:
    On certain sedans, a small amount of water may have been left in the fuel pump electrical connector after testing. This residual water could cause the fuel pump to fail due to corrosion. If the pump stops working, the engine will stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the fuel pump. If corrosion is found, the fuel pump will be replaced. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began June 29, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
  • .
    Air Bags May 28, 2015
    Report Receipt Date:
    May 28, 2015
    NHTSA Campaign:
    15V320000
    Summary:
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153.
  • .
    Recall
    NHTSA Campaign:
    01V329
    Summary:
    On certain passenger vehicles, during the assembly process, the air cleaner box cover may have been damaged, and a broken plastic piece could travel into the intake chamber. If the plastic piece lodges in the throttle body, the throttle could stick in a partially open position. Although the driver can always stop the car by applying additional brake force, or by taking other actions (i.e., shift into neutral, turn off the ignition key, etc.), if the car continues to maintain speed when the driver is expecting it to slow, a crash could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the air cleaner box for damage. If damage is found, the dealer will locate and remove the broken plastic piece, and replace the air cleaner box lid. The manufacturer reported that owner notification began Oct. 25, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
  • .
    Recall
    NHTSA Campaign:
    01V380
    Summary:
    Some sedans and coupes fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." Certain rear seat belt buckles were improperly manufactured. The rear seat belts will work properly and provide protection in a crash, but the owner may experience difficulty unfastening the belt after the crash. Only buckles that are marked (on the back side of the buckle) with an assembly number beginning with 00185, 00186, or 00187 have the problem.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the seat belt assemblies that were improperly manufactured. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was expected to begin during January 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
  • .
    Air Bags Jun 15, 2015
    Report Receipt Date:
    Jun 15, 2015
    NHTSA Campaign:
    15V370000
    Summary:
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to August 19, 2004, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid vehicles manufactured February 24, 2002, to January 18, 2005, 2003-2007 Honda Accord vehicles manufactured February 21, 2002, to August 28, 2007, 2002-2004 Honda CR-V vehicles, 2002-2003 Honda Odyssey vehicles manufactured June 19, 2001, to July 12, 2003, 2003 Acura MDX vehicles manufactured September 19, 2002, to June 19, 2003, 2003 Honda Element vehicles manufactured June 25, 2002, to July 31, 2003, and 2003 Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured November 26, 2001, to August 21, 2003. The affected vehicles have a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JS1 and JS2. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are not included in this recall. However, this recall does supersede 13V132 and 14V349. Note: On December 18, 2015 Honda informed NHTSA of an expansion of this recall to include certain model year 2004 Honda CR-V vehicles in addition to additional model year 2003 CR-V vehicles.
  • .
    Recall
    NHTSA Campaign:
    01V182
    Summary:
    On certain sedans and coupes, the hose clamps on the filler neck tube have insufficient clamping force. In a collision, the tube could disconnect from the fuel tank, resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will check the hose clamps for proper torque and tighten them correctly, if necessary. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began June 29, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
  • .
    Air Bags Apr 26, 2018
    Report Receipt Date:
    Apr 26, 2018
    NHTSA Campaign:
    18V268000
    Summary:
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
    Consequence:
    An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
  • .
    Air Bags Apr 11, 2013
    Report Receipt Date:
    Apr 11, 2013
    NHTSA Campaign:
    13V132000
    Summary:
    Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Civic, model year 2002-2003 CR-V, and model year 2002 Odyssey vehicles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
    Remedy:
    Owners of all vehicles on which a defective air bag may have been installed either as original equipment, or as a replacement, will be notified. Dealers will inspect vehicles, and where a defective air bag inflator is identified, the inflator will be replaced, free of charge. The safety recall began during May 2013. Owners may contact Honda automobile customer service at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall campaign number is S95.
  • .
    Air Bags Nov 4, 2014
    Report Receipt Date:
    Nov 4, 2014
    NHTSA Campaign:
    14V700000
    Summary:
    American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005 Acura RL and 2006 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the vehicle occupants.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

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