2005
Honda
Civic
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115 hp @ 6100 rpm
Horsepower
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Performance
Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency
115 hp
Horsepower
110 ft-lb
Torque
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
5-speed
Transmission
Efficient
Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy
Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency5.7 - 7.5 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity50.0 L
Interior
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality
5
Seating
365 L
Cargo
1,072 mm
Front Legroom
914 mm
Rear Legroom
Climate Control
Convenience
Seating
Technology
Advanced connectivity and intelligent features
AM/FM Stereo
Safety
Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers
Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Stability
Monitoring
Security
Dimensions
Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style
Length
14 ft7.4"
4.46m
Width
5 ft7.5"
1.72m
Height
4 ft8.7"
1.44m
Wheelbase
8 ft7.2"
2.62m
Gallery
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Colors
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Shoreline Mist Metallic
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Eternal Blue Pearl
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Nighthawk Black Pearl
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Taffeta White
#EAEAEA
Satin Silver Metallic
#83858A
Magnesium Metallic
#6B706C
Fiji Blue Pearl
#375B7B
Rallye Red
#9F0E05
Tango Red Pearl
#C45B5B
Opal Silver Blue Metallic
#CED7D6
Vivid Blue Pearl
#2149A5
Trim Levels
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Safety Reports
314 complaints reported to NHTSA
314
Total Reports
74
Crashes
70
Injuries
9
Fires
Most Common Issues
AIR BAGS
127
POWER TRAIN
36
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
26
STRUCTURE
25
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
25
SEAT BELTS
19
Recent Reports
ODI #11685092
Sep 4, 2025
ENGINE
Pushrods going through engine and shredding bottom half of motor. I know many 05 Honda civic owners who have had the same issues
Incident: Sep 1, 2025VIN: 2HGES16325H***
ODI #11569546
Feb 2, 2024
AIR BAGSSEAT BELTS
The air bag light came on in April of 2022 indicating that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a car accident. We took the car to the Honda dealership and the mechanic diagnosed it as a bad seat-belt tensioner and confirmed that the part is under warranty by American Honda. The dealership requested the part from American Honda and they have failed to provide the part to the dealership stating that is is not available. They have given us ETAs for the part but it has never arrived. We requested a rental car to drive while waiting for the part but were denied by both American Honda and the dealership. American Honda's response is that the car just should not be driven. We cannot sell the car while this light in on but need to continue to drive the car for work. The air bag light remains on and still will not deploy if an accident were to occur causing a significant safety risk. We have not involved police or insurance representatives or any other outside parties aside from American Honda and the dealership. We spoke with a representative,at American Honda today who again confirmed that they do not have the part, do not have an ETA on the part and will not pay for a safe vehicle to drive. Considering the amount of time that has elapsed, they are clearly in violation of their warranty.
Incident: Apr 23, 2022VIN: 1HGES16355L***
ODI #11537380
Aug 9, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Hagerstown Honda is 80 plus miles away from my house. My ignition failed which is a very common problem in that generation of all Honda vehicles. My ignition failed and I had it replaced by a local mechanic with genuine Honda parts. All dealerships including Honda run a monopoly on reprogramming ignition. The local mechanic taped the old key under the dash to get the car started. Not long after my hybrid battery failed and I had it replaced at Hagerstown Honda. I told them to reprogram the ignition. They said they would do it and never did it. Not long after the car refused to start and I found out from the local mechanic that Hagerstown Honda never reprogrammed the ignition. Car has sat in my driveway for years with me renewing tags. Honda started calling me and sending me letters via USPS about thd airbag. I told them to not call me anymore. My father had the same problem with his 2004 Honda Accord. Honda stalked and harassed us for years, supposedly on behalf of your agency. Honda has violated FCC regulations. I wrote a letter to Maryland state and they forwarded it to Honda serving as a cease and disist. They haven't complied. I sent a copy a complaint to your agency which was forwarded to Honda and they decided to stalk and harass me through email. I've had to unsubscribe twice. The car has been sitting so long the frame is probably totaled. I want a new car or money in the equivalent to a new car and compensated for the harassment.
Incident: Apr 27, 2009VIN: JHMES96645S***
ODI #11522672
May 18, 2023
AIR BAGSSEAT BELTS
- Sensor in seatbelt, causing airbags not to deploy (airbag light is on) -Since the airbags will not deploy, this is a danger -The dealer, Avalon Honda, confirmed that replacement of this part is warrantied for life by Honda. They are willing to replace it at no cost but the part has been on "Critical Back Order" status since the problem emerged for us (November 2022). Avalon Honda has not been able to get the part (for the driver's side seatbelt) and my daughter's safety is at risk. Honda warranties this for life BECAUSE it is a safety issue. I've been more than patient and now need help getting Honda to move. -Yes there is a warning light, the airbag light is on. It first appeared in November of 2022. In February Avalon Honda obtained the part "through other means" for the passenger side seatbelt despite the "critical back order" excuse from Honda. Since February I have been waiting for the OTHER (driver's side) seatbelt sensor to be replaced. I was told in February that the part would be available at the end of April. That time has come and gone and I now need help to force Honda to act. -Part number is 04816-S5D-A02ZC
Incident: May 11, 2023VIN: 2HGES16315H***
ODI #11519558
Apr 29, 2023
AIR BAGSSEAT BELTS
I took my car to Balise Honda in West Warwick, RI for the recall Tikata air bags. The light went off after repaired. However light then came on for Code 9-3. Seatbelt driver. A part for metal part of belt has been ordered a month ago and can't get answer and I am now due for Inspection and will face suspension of my regestration and will have no use of car.
Incident: Mar 28, 2023VIN: 2HGES26785H***
ODI #11497821
Dec 16, 2022
Crash1 injured
TIRES
185/70 R14 88T SL BSW Tire blew out while driving on the highway. Caused the vehicle to come to a stop and the vehicle was rear-ended. The driver lost consciousness and was taken to the ER. Injuries included TBI and multiple lacerations (possibly due to airbag deployment issues). Collision report not included here.
Incident: Nov 5, 2022VIN: JHMES96635S***
ODI #11480383
Aug 21, 2022
POWER TRAINENGINEFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
I purchased this car from a Honda dealership used for over 7 thousand dollars in 2021 it's a 2005 car with known issues. I drove it for less than 2 months before it overheated without an indication by the gauge that it was overheating and blew a head gasket. It was acting funny before it happened I brought it back to the dealership a couple times they charged me several hundred dollars to do nothing besides diagnosed it and told me nothing was wrong with it. Obviously there's plenty wrong with a car I'm just finding out that the battery is probably going to die really soon and I had to pay a mechanic to put another engine in it and paid another 2 thousand dollars. Now the transmission is completely gone and I have to figure out how to come up with more money to fix it while I'm out of work because of this I should have done better research before I bought this car but why aren't there any lemon laws for used cars just purchased from dealerships in a lot of states Florida only has one if it's a brand new car very unhelpful and unfortunate for me right now that a multi billion dollar company can do this to me and leave me broke without a car and out of work knowing they sold me a car that was going to have multiple failures really soon luckily I wasn't on the highway when my engine died or after I replaced the engine and the transmission died or it could have been dangerous my advice is don't trust anyone and good luck in this country with transportation gas is $4 a gallon only reason I bought this car and it was a bad idea to say the least I thought buying from a dealership wouldn't leave me completely broke and broken down . Oh and the cruise control malfunctioned once scared me to death on the highway almost caused me to crash into the car ahead of me.
Incident: Sep 2, 2021VIN: JHMES96655S***
ODI #11476246
Jul 28, 2022
POWER TRAINAIR BAGS
The car runs good but will not stay in 2nd gear this is the 2nd manual transmission the factory did the same then tran#2 did the same now had replaced for 3rd time and this one's doing the same thing.
Incident: Jun 30, 2022VIN: 2HGES15555H***
Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.
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