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Honda Civic and Toyota Matrix Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
40 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 13700 miles driven2017 Honda Civic
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  40 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 13700 miles driven
45 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 28100 miles driven2016 Honda Civic
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  45 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 28100 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 43300 miles driven2015 Honda Civic Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 43300 miles driven
29 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 54300 miles driven2013 Honda Civic Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 54300 miles driven
42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 77800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2012
Honda Civic
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  42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 77800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
28 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 85300 miles driven2010 Honda Civic Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 85300 miles driven
41 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 115200 miles driven2009 Honda Civic
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  41 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 115200 miles driven
48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103500 miles driven

Redesigned.
2009
Toyota Matrix
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  48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103500 miles driven

Redesigned.
41 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 117800 miles driven2008 Honda Civic
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  41 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 117800 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 139800 miles driven2007 Honda Civic
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  35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 139800 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 156000 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2006
Honda Civic Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 156000 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
28 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 145000 miles driven2005 Toyota Matrix Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 145000 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 174100 miles driven

First year.
2003
Toyota Matrix Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 174100 miles driven

First year.

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Honda Civic vs. Toyota Matrix Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Honda Civic and Toyota Matrix reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Honda Civics and Toyota Matrixs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Honda Civics and Toyota Matrixs that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Honda Civic and Toyota Matrix lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Honda Civic and Toyota Matrix have been recently.

To see how frequently Honda Civic and Toyota Matrix problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Honda Civic

Honda Civic Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
that it has a reputation as one of the best small cars out there see full Honda Civic review
2009 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Civic has always been rated very high for reliability by Consumer Reports. Owners have told me that they enjoy good Honda relationships. My Accord was very well taken care of by our local dealership. see full Honda Civic review
2009 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
I have not heard much bad about cicics overall and have owned several see full Honda Civic review
2009 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
This is my second Honda, and they are bullet-proof reliable and well constructed fit and finish. see full Honda Civic review
2009 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
sport pedigree see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Been around for quite some time. They really hold their value. see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Rated very high everywhere. see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
In our part of Canada, Honda is one of the leaders in resale value. see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It is a mystery to me, but it appears to work and will add value to the car for trade in and resale. see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
honda relability see full Honda Civic review
Honda Civic Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Ricer. You should know what that word means in car culture before you get yourself into the Civic Si. That said, the eighth generation Civic Si has been around long enough that people are starting to figure out what Honda actually made... so maybe the reputation isn't all bad. see full Honda Civic review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Toyota Matrix

Toyota Matrix Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
toyota has a famous quality reputation. personally, we were disappointed with our first toyota. see full Toyota Matrix review
2006 4dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
First - irregardless of the negative press our country have been throwing at Toyota, this manufacturer have proven themselves to be #1 in dependability and lowest CPM year after year after year. IMHO the negative is shamefully 100% BS in an effort to swing US buyers away from the so much better and time proven Asian imports. 2) Ease of entry and exit, spacious rear seating, driving fun and the performance is more than adequate, AWD is perfect for our Pacific NW winter driving, hatchback is so convenient for our needs, fold down rear seats another HUGE PLUS!, attractive styling, we're not selling but the resale is and will be excellent. see full Toyota Matrix review
2006 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Toyota known to be one of the best car manufacturer out there. see full Toyota Matrix review
2005 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The movie was very exciting and full of action see full Toyota Matrix review
2004 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Toyotas are well-known to be reliable and durable. see full Toyota Matrix review
2003 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Based on the Toyota Corolla, which has a proven track record see full Toyota Matrix review
Toyota Matrix Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Nothing. see full Toyota Matrix review