Civic Owner Says Why He Will Never Make The Mistake of Switching From Honda Again

It turns out that the Honda Ridgeline isn’t the only vehicle that’s generating brand loyalty for Honda. So, too, is the Honda Civic.

2026 Honda Civic Owner’s Loyalty Produces (Virtual) Nods Of Agreement

It starts with the below Facebook post:

“Will NEVER make the mistake of switching from HONDA again! I'm obsessed with my 2026 Civic Hybrid Sport!”

Others quickly agreed. All comments lightly edited for grammar and clarity.

Here’s a comment from someone who was new to the brand:

“I have the ‘25 sport hybrid Civic and love it. I actually never thought I’d own a Honda however in 2022 I test drove a ‘21 civic hatch back with the 1.5 T it was love at first drive. A little over a year ago I was in a hit and run and she was totaled, I drove other cars and after two weeks went to the Honda dealer and bought a new ‘25 sport hybrid. Honestly it felt like “home”.

Then there’s the brand loyalist.

“I have owned many Hondas. My first was a 1990 CRX Si. Loved that 2 seater hatch. Multiple Accords. Now have a 26 Sport Hybrid Hatch and could not be happier. Fast and fuel efficient.”

Not that the Civic is perfect, as we have one commenter who mentioned a few flaws while praising the car overall.

“My first Honda. Fun peppy car, but shame it has such uncomfortable seats. Top trim and I still had to install an inflatable lumbar support. One thing I do like is that Bose system. Sounds great!”

The Honda Civic Isn’t Just A Historic Nameplate

Obviously, the Honda Civic name has been around for a long time - since 1972, to be exact. It’s been around longer than your author has. But the car’s popularity goes beyond longevity.

You might remember the missteps Honda took with the 2012 model, before immediately addressing them. Car and Driver called it “devoid of character”.

Over time, Honda has worked to bring the Civic back to the front of the segment class, and the company’s efforts have apparently paid off with owners.

As an objective automotive journalist, I am at a much further remove, but I’ve enjoyed every Civic I’ve tested over the previous two generations. Not just the sporty ones like the Si and Type R, but even the more “mainstream” trim levels. There’s a reason why the car constantly battles it out with the Toyota Corolla for top-dog in class status, and the Civic is, in this professional car reviewer’s opinion, a better choice for enthusiasts than most Corollas, with the exception of the GR.

It’s Not Just The Civic, It’s Honda

As mentioned on this site recently, the Honda Ridgeline has earned a lot of positive raves from its owners. Scanning the comments on the original Facebook post, some of those who’ve chimed in have raved not just about their Civic, but about their Accords or other Hondas they’ve owned. Here’s one:

“I got my first Accord in 1994…I shopped hard for a new car, checking features, safety, and dependability…one thing that really stood out to me back then, having a mechanical background, was looking under the hood…I looked at how the wiring was ran, how it was secured, the plugs and connections…I noticed some manufacturers seemed really sloppy with wiring, even using tape for securing wiring and using shoddy connectors…when driving, I started noticing which vehicles had headlights out, taillights out, brake lights and turn signals that didn’t work…it seemed to be constantly more prevalent in certain manufacturers than others, and I was very impressed at how Honda seemed to be the least prone to these problems…when you realize that all manufacturers use the same bulbs, these failures have to have another reason…when you combine that with the fact that those electrical connections are also what makes all of the vital controls on the car work, including engine power and transmission shifting, you understand why you are driving your Honda past the Kia’s, Hyundais, Dodges, Firds, and GM vehicles that are sitting on the side of the road…”

Interesting use of ellipses aside, I think that about sums up why Hondas have generated such loyalty among their owners, fans, and owners who are fans.

Images from the Facebook Armen Hareyan and Tim Healey, Honda

About The Author

Tim Healey is an experienced automotive writer and editor from Chicago. He has covered automotive news at Consumer Guide Automotive, Web2Carz, AutoGuide, and was the managing editor at The Truth About Cars. Tim is a member of the Midwest Automotive Media Association. You can find him on Facebook, X/Twitter, and on LinkedIn.