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2026 Honda Civic Consumer Reviews

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3.8
(66 reviews)
2026 Honda Civic
5
53%
4
14%
3
9%
2
11%
1
14%
65%
Recommend this vehicle
Value
3.8
Performance
3.8
Quality
3.8
Comfort
3.7
Reliability
4.1
Styling
4.1
2026 Civic Overview
Among the 66 owners who provided feedback on the 2026 Honda Civic for Kelley Blue Book, consumer sentiment is mostly positive, with 65% recommending the vehicle. As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's reliability and styling to be its strongest features and comfort to be its weakest. 35 out of 66 of owners (53% of them) rank the 2026 Civic five out of five stars. Overall, consumers seem aligned in their opinions of the 2026 Honda Civic. Is it the right vehicle for for you? Check out Kelley Blue Book's consumer reviews and see for yourself.
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Review Summary

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The reviews present a mixed sentiment towards the vehicle. Many customers praise its smooth ride, excellent gas mileage, spacious interior, and overall driving experience. However, a substantial number of reviewers have had negative experiences, including uncomfortable seats, poor build quality, noisy cabin, and underwhelming engine power. Some feel the vehicle is overpriced for what it offers, with cheap-feeling materials and subpar infotainment. There are also reports of technical issues. Overall, the consensus seems to be that the vehicle is a decent, practical car, but may not live up to high expectations.
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Positive Review

"Honda Civic :))"

I, bought this car new, and it's fun driving around. Good fuel economy mileage. Definitely a nice car to have. I'm happy with everything about this car. The value will be strong standing for many years.


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Critical Review

"Not worth Bang for Buck"

Overall the car is a very good car. i will not take anything away from it. But from a cost point the extras you get for the price tag is not worth it . Your better off going wit the EX model and saving a good amount of money.... You wont be missing out on anything that would go unnoticed

2026 Civic Reviews

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Millertime
2/19/2026
Excellent Car!

This car is fantastic! The interior is absolutely bullet proof! What I mean by saying that is, 10 years down the road, it’s still gonna look great. Honda did a great job on this car in and out! I was able to get 53 MPG driving in the city. It’s very comfortable just wish it had lumbar adjustment and a spare tire I read of the “fix a flat kit”, but overall the looks, the gas mileage, and the smoothness and the excellent build quality, it just an absolute gem. Loving my new 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring Hatchback.

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Trish H
2/17/2026
Terrible tailbone & back Pain

I love this car besides the horrible seats it’s caused throbbing tailbone pain & back pain it’s depressing because I can’t give it back now I’m stuck trying to find cushions that help I’m only 40 this shouldn’t happen They need to recall these seats asap if you have any type of back or tailbone pain even at the slightest do NOT get this car you will be tremendously sorry

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Justin
2/1/2026
People on here love to complain

I hear people complaining about back pain on these reviews? Maybe you should start being active instead of blaming a car? This car is perfect and I'm glad I have the 2.0L engine as the 1.5L turbo will have issues with the head gasket. 50k miles on my 2023 civic and I've had zero issues. It's quick and good on gas. Very sharp exterior.

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Jakewh34
1/5/2026
I guess KBB didn't like my previous review
Pros

Listed in my review

Cons

Listed in my review

The car is perfect and I love it (Major sarcasm for the moderator people)

Value
1.0
Performance
1.0
Quality
1.0
Comfort
1.0
Reliability
1.0
Styling
1.0
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Ayoungwoman
1/3/2026
Great Car Overall

Not very different from the ’25 model. I traded in an Elantra for the Civic, and it felt like the better long-term value. I really like how clean and sporty this generation looks. It’s reliable, fuel-efficient, and refreshingly not overloaded with tech, which I actually appreciate, especially with how much control technology is starting to have over vehicles. I’d recommend getting a trim with blind-spot detection; it’s especially helpful in high-traffic city driving. As for the seats, I’ve heard some complaints about comfort, but I’d say they may be less ideal for people with back issues or poor posture.

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Harry
12/24/2025
Salvage Title

they are selling a 2023 Honda Civic EX-L and it has Salvage Title. I need a Value with Salvage Title.

Value
4.0
Quality
4.0
Reliability
4.0
Styling
4.0
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Louise
11/3/2025
honda 2025 civic sport sedan
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Pros

everything

Cons

a bit low to the ground

I always owned hondas, love this car the best, handles unreal very hvy for small sedan. amzing drive

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Hannah
8/10/2025
Honda Civic seats are causing me severe back pain

I hate this car now I fell in love with it due to the color in the style of the body on the outside of the inside of sheep we made the seats are very low, where the hip lower than the knee is causing a lot of pressure pressure on my lumbar spine and caused me horrible back pain every time I get in the car it makes my back hurt even more. I think that comfort is the number one thing that everyone should look for in a car and being 22 at the time of buying a car I wasn’t thinking about this and there’s no adjusters on the seat that are electronic. You cannot position the seat to where the hips are higher than knees or at least neutral position so now my back hurts every single time causing trigger points and pain throughout the entire back. I feel like a 83-year-old from this car. I wish I never bought it. I’m trying to sell it now and I’m thinking of just taking any amount for it and I think that everyone should put a lawsuit out on Honda or get some type of compensation because I’ve had to pay for chiropractors and Medical Due to this car. I’m actually on the way to an appointment that’s two hours away and the minute I got it and it already started hurting and I have to take pain medication just because of the car cost me pain. I cannot wait to get rid of this thing and I hope that I’m able to get some type of compensation. Do not buy this car even had to buy a C cushion to elevate myself, but I’m still seated super low because of the way that design is so the passengers that come in my car, complaining about that pain due to the seats being so low and angled

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