Which Honda Civic years have known problems?

2016–2020: 1.5L turbo engine.

From the iSeeCars Longest Lasting Cars Study

How long does a Honda Civic last?

15% of Honda Civics reach 250,000 miles, according to the iSeeCars Longest Lasting Cars Study (September 15, 2026), against 5.4% of all vehicles.

15% of Honda Civics reach 250,000 miles. That is 2.8 times the 5.4% average for every vehicle on the road, which earns it a 300K Caboose mile rating.

300KMile rating

15%reach 250,000 miles

72%of the 67 ranked models have lower odds

$0.09cheapest remaining mile among 65 for sale today

2016–2020 1.5L turbo engine. The 1.5-litre turbo in these years is widely reported to dilute its engine oil with fuel in short-trip and cold-climate use, raising the oil level and thinning it.

65 used Civics are for sale on Caboose today, from $10,921.

Source: iSeeCars Longest Lasting Cars Study, published September 15, 2026, more than 395 million vehicles.