After reading this complete thread i have not seen 1 listing of a serious problem, they are just minor glitches that can happen with any new vehicle. Not 1 Engine or Gearbox related issue.
1 problem everyone complains about is the sticky power windows, to me this is a maintanance issue that owners should be taking care of. The rubber window channels tend to dry out due to rain...washing cars......being out in the weather....etc. How hard is it for people to have a can of silicon spray in their shed....every few months just wind the windows down & give the rubber channels a spray.....end of issue....no more problems....part of the normal upkeep of a car.
As for being buit in Thailand......a non issue these days. How about the 3 series BMW being built in South Africa, or Mercedes having some of their auto transmissions built in the Philippines.
As a value for money car i dont believe the civic can be beaten....cheap purchase price.....great resale value.....excellent reliability & fuel consumption....i dont know of another car in this class that could average 7.06L/100km over 22,000km.....i still find the ecconomy hard to believe.
For you people who think you have a few problems try buying a new Commodore or Falcon & see how you go. I have yet to hear of any Honda having the engine replaced after 1200 kms