Honda Civic Ninth Generation (2011 - 2014)



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Ninth Generation of Honda Civic has been in production since 2011 by 2014.

In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Ninth Generation is longer than the previous generation by 2.4 inches , is wider by 0.1 inches . The weight of the car has increased by 166 lbs.


Honda Civic Ninth Generation dimensions and specs


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Ninth Generation
Body style Hatchback, Sedan, Coupe
Engine options R18Z1, 1.8L I-4, 143 HP, 129 lb/ft
R18A9, 1.8L I-4, ,
K24Z7, 2.4L I-4, 201 HP, 170 lb/ft
R18A4, 1.8L I-4, ,
R18A1, 1.8L I-4, 139 HP, 128 lb/ft
K20Z3, 2.0L I-4, 197 HP, 139 lb/ft
Length 175.5 - 179.4 in
Width 68.9 - 69 in
Height 55 - 56.5 in
Wheelbase 103.2 - 106.3 in
Curb weight 2588 - 3002 lbs
Number of doors 2 - 4
Seating capacity 5
Front hip room 50.5 - 53.2 in
Rear hip room 49 - 51.4 in
Front Headroom 37.7 - 39.4 in
Rear Headroom 34.3 - 37.4 in
Front shoulder room 53.6 - 56.6 in
Rear shoulder room 52.1 - 53.3 in
Fuel tank capacity 8 - 13.2 gal
MPG (City/Highway) 21 - 31/29 - 41
Payload capacity 850 lb
Towing capacity 1100 lbs
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph 6.3 - 10.3 sec
¼ mile time 14.2 - 17.5 sec

Honda Civic Common Problems generations


Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Honda Civic Ninth Generation production period from 2011 to 2014 drivers have reported 863 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Model Year Complaints
2014 Civic
164
2013 Civic
212
2012 Civic
340
2011 Civic
147

Problem Category Number of Problems
AIR BAGS
while driving along at normal speeds my vehicle alerted me that the airbag system needed to be checked. i immediately...
247
~ 44917 miles
POWER TRAIN
i purchased a new honda civic 2014 on 6/27/2014. one month and a half later during my morning commute each...
97
~ 24282 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
inflate tire light went on in less than 24 hours of driving. learned from parts manager that this is common...
88
~ 28830 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
the car just sped out causing the airbag to explode. ...updated 01/07/15 *bf ...
81
~ 26029 miles
STEERING
tl* the contact owned a 2014 honda civic. while driving at 40 mph and making a right turn the vehicle...
79
~ 42060 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
had to apply brake with left foot and then apply gas peddle with right foot for immediate acceleration to avoid...
73
~ 15845 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
after having the car for 1 month the tire light came on saying from the computer on the dash "check...
71
~ 34140 miles
ENGINE
was traveling about 25 mph on south las vegas boulevard in las vegas nevada went to accelerate around a car...
59
~ 30872 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
the new honda civic 2014 was purchased from a dealer three months ago. car only has 2600 miles now. big...
42
~ 26115 miles
WHEELS
i had turned into a shopping center near my home and the front passenger side tire blew out causing me...
39
~ 17830 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
was traveling about 25 mph on south las vegas boulevard in las vegas nevada went to accelerate around a car...
38
~ 21002 miles
SEATS
the head restraints on both the front driver and passenger seats cannot be adjusted forward and backward to accommodate different...
32
~ 18080 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
the vehicle stability assist (which also affects the traction) does not work. the system was designed to come on each...
24
~ 28192 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
windshield wipers have a design flaw. the rubber blade floats back into a housing in freezing conditions ice builds up...
24
~ 34448 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
when i started the car at dusk and tried to put the night-time headlights on all the interior lighting went...
21
~ 34891 miles
TIRES
inflate tire light went on in less than 24 hours of driving. learned from parts manager that this is common...
20
~ 7510 miles
SEAT BELTS
tl* the contact owned a 2014 honda civic. after being involved in a crash the seat belt failed to lock...
19
~ 50195 miles
SUSPENSION
november 11 2015 the dealer performed a recall and multipoint inspection on the car when i got home and checked...
17
~ 28910 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
this is a complaint against honda civic 2013 i purchased on 12/27/2013. there is no accident occurs but if this...
12
~ 6339 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
had to apply brake with left foot and then apply gas peddle with right foot for immediate acceleration to avoid...
11
~ 6406 miles
VISIBILITY
purchased my vehicle 5-28-14. first problem occurred 7-8-14. i noticed there was a wet spot on the side panel by...
10
~ 10176 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
purchased my vehicle 5-28-14. first problem occurred 7-8-14. i noticed there was a wet spot on the side panel by...
10
~ 12360 miles
STRUCTURE
purchased my vehicle 5-28-14. first problem occurred 7-8-14. i noticed there was a wet spot on the side panel by...
8
~ 6213 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES
the car was two weeks old when the tire pressure monitoring system warning light came on while traveling at highway...
7
~ 8755 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
i leased a new honda civic and i can not drive it without excruciating pain in my neck. the headrests...
5
~ 17727 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda civic. while driving approximately 45 mph the sun roof shattered on the vehicle....
3
~ 34738 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda civic. the contact stated that while at a stop the accelerator pedal was...
3
~ 20060 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
windshield fogs up rapidly in winter within first few minutes of driving. faster than air conditioning can dry car interior....
3
~ 14500 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY
i bought this 2013 honda civic after owning a 2008 civic new from my local dealer. there has been three...
3
~ 64907 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
2012 honda civic. consumer writes in regards to transmission noise. *tgw the consumer also stated the wiper blades were replaced
3
~ 5783 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the trunk latch once locked by a key will not engage and open the trunk from the inside of the...
3
~ 21672 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
i purchased a 2013 honda civic ex equipped with continental conti pro contact tires size 205/55r16 h . i immediately...
2
~ 5500 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY
spontaneous/catastrophic passenger side window failure. 2013 honda civic si. the car was 3 weeks old and 2480 miles. while driving...
2
~ 1240 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
2012 honda civic. consumer states problems with vehicle after recall repairs *tgw the consumer stated after the recall work was...
2
~ 500 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda civic. the contact stated that the vehicle had become extremely resistant to acceleration...
2
~ 25 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda civic. while driving 35 mph there was a loud banging noise under the...
1
~ 95000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda civic. while driving 45 mph the low beam headlights failed to illuminate and...
1
~ 268000 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda civic. the contact stated that the center section of the steering wheel developed...
1
~ 69000 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda civic. while driving approximately 25 mph and activating the passenger side turn signal...
1
~ 16000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda civic equipped with hankook optimo h426 tires size: p205/55r16. while driving at various...
1
BEAD > TIRES
i was turning into driveway right front tire barley hit curb tire went flat called auto club they changed to...
1
~ 1700 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS
i [xxx] attest that the event described below is the truth of what happened in the accident on 03/30/2014. side...
1
~ 165 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2013 honda civic. the contact stated that the volume of the horn was abnormally low....
1
~ 5 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda civic. the contact stated that the spare tire was causing a strong smell...
1
~ 19000 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
tl* the contact leases a 2013 honda civic. the contact stated that the head restraint would make driving uncomfortable. the...
1
EQUIPMENT
consumer writes in regards to problems with snap shot device *tgw the consumer stated when the monitoring device was plugged...
1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS
2012 honda civic. consumer writes in regards to defective vehicle and clunking noise coming from gear shift. *tgw the consumer...
1
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
2012 honda civic. consumer writes in regards to defective vehicle and clunking noise coming from gear shift. *tgw the consumer...
1
INTERIOR LIGHTING
2012 honda civic. consumer writes in regards to defective vehicle and clunking noise coming from gear shift. *tgw the consumer...
1
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
i was driving home at night. i had my headlights turned to auto like i always do. as i was...
1
~ 14700 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2012 honda civic. consumer writes in regards to a news article regarding fuel line leak due to a malfunctioning error
1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the defroster and...
1
~ 4000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the defroster and...
1
~ 4000 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda civic. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the defroster and...
1
~ 4000 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the trunk latch once locked by a key will not engage and open the trunk from the inside of the...
1
~ 8017 miles
PARKING BRAKE
tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda civic. the contact stated that while reversing into a residential garage the vehicle...
1
~ 600 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION
the new car has had the entire right and left side struts bearings replaced three times as well as the...
1

How to improve the appearance of your Honda Civic and to make it look younger?


Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Honda Civic to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.

Body kits

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Fender flares

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  • GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip,Bumper Shield Retainer Clip Assortment 6506007AA 68039280-AA 6030441 for Jeep Wrangler Chrysler Ford GMC [60 Pcs] + Bonus Fastener Remover

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    • 4 pieces of Carbon Fiber Texture Car Wheel Eyebrow Protector Arch Trim.
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Rims

Coilovers

  • Coilover Struts Spring Shocks Adjustable Height Coilovers Suspension Struts Coil Spring Shocks and Struts Full Set Kits ECCPP Fit for 2013-2015 for Acura ILX /2012-2015 for Honda Civic

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    • ADJUSTABLE PERforMANCE: Front Spring Rate: 7 kg/mm (392 in/lbs), Rear Spring Rate:7 kg/mm (392 in/lbs). The Coilover...
  • Rev9 R9-HS2-011_2 Hyper-Street II Coilover Suspension Lowering Kit, Mono-Tube Shock w/ 32 Click Rebound Setting, Full Length Adjustable, compatible with Honda Civic Si (FG/FB) 2012-13

    Rev9 R9-HS2-011_2 Hyper-Street II Coilov...

    • Compatible With Honda Civic Si 2012 2013;
    • Spring Rate: Front - 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch) | Rear - 10 kg/mm (560 lbs/inch) // Top Mount: Yes, Pillow Ball Camber Plate | No, Reuse Factory Top...
  • Godspeed MMX2120-C MAXX Coilovers Suspsension Lowering Kit, 40 Levels Damping, Full Adjustable

    Godspeed MMX2120-C MAXX Coilovers Suspse...

    • Compatible With Honda Civic None-Si (FB/FG) 2012 2013 2014 2015; Spring Rate (F/R): 10 kg/mm (560 lbs/inch)/14 kg/mm (784 lbs/inch)
    • Top Mount(Front): Yes, With Pillow Ball /// Top Mount(Rear): Yes, Standard Top Mount
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  • Rev9 R9-HPX-1134_1 Hyper-Street ONE Coilover Lowering Kit, Adjustable, Compatible With Honda Civic Si (FB/FG) 2014-15

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  • DNA Motoring COIL-HC12SI-BK Suspension Coilover Sleeve Kit [For 12-15 Honda Civic]

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Decals

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