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Hello friends, looking at buying a 2021 civic. I understand they are similar to the previous years. I figure everyone on here is a Civic fan but could you please tell me the pros and cons of the this generation, including common mechanical problems and/or recalls? Thanks

 
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Still a 10th generation civic, so it'll be the same as 16-20 model years, complete with the facelift that occurred in 19-20 model years.

It really depends on which model you're looking at.

If you're looking at the 2.0L non-turbo, you're looking at a 158hp naturally aspirated 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC engine available in the LX/Sport coupes and sedans. I'm not 100% familiar with the newest iteration of the K20 engine, but the K20 has been a solid platform since they introduced it in the 7thgen Si hatchback.

If you're looking at the 1.5L turbo, it's a fun little engine with 172, 180, or 205hp (lx/ex, sport hatchback/sport touring hatchback/touring if you use 91+ octane, and Si trims, respectively). There have been reports of fuel dilution in the oil issues, but primarily in vehicles that are in colder weather areas. My 2018 1.5T hasn't had that problem. There's also reports of A/C leakage from the condenser. I'd imagine the 2.0L non-turbo models may have that issue, but I've been primarily paying attention to 1.5T models. Again, haven't had that problem. Those are the only big issues I can readily think of.

Now, across the board, I've seen/read issues with some of the tech, primarily "quirks" rather than issues with Honda Sensing stuff (parking in front of windows and the car would pre-emptively brake, etc, I don't have any of that on mine), and the touchscreen radio (again, I don't have that) crapping itself. I saw my buddy's 16 ex-t head unit go completely black on him due to vegas heat, and meanwhile I've had zero issues with that on my boring non-touch radio. I'm not sure if the updated model they introduced and made standard in 2019 is any better, but they gave everyone the physical volume **** everyone with 16-18 model years was bitching about missing. Lots of complaints that the paint is thin on these cars, too

edit: I guess I should ask.. is it safe to assume you're not looking at the Type R? I left that out on purpose because it's a whole different beast

 
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Thanks I am looking at the Civic Sport package

 
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Sport coupe/sedan or Sport Hatchback? As I mentioned, they run different power plants


In a sense, regardless of which you choose, the Sport trim is a dressed up LX. One thing the Sport hatchback has over the "higher" EX/EX-L trims is that it has a different knock sensor (akin to that found on the Sport Touring engine) that actually lets you take advantage of using premium gas over regular, thus, giving it the 7 horsepower boost over the LX/DX 1.5T models

 
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Sport sedan 4cyl Automatic

 
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I am looking at the Sport sedan, too, either a '21 or a leftover '20. I'd really like an EX sedan but I figure the car is going to be mainly a grocery-getter and medium-haul highway cruiser, so I'm not sure if the turbo engine is either necessary or desirable for an semi-retired dude like me. I have driven Sports and EX sedans back to back and although the turbo is indeed fun, the non-turbo has decent pep, at least for my tastes.