The Lemon Index2013 Honda Civic.
The 2013 Honda Civic is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 125 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 31, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about steering, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 25 to 44 mpg combined. The best Honda Civic year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 329 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Civic year. 2013 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 4K to 60K miles on the car (201 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- airbags complaints mostly came at 36K–83K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 8K–69K miles
- steering complaints mostly came at 3K–62K miles
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 74 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2015 civics with a…
- "engineering request - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2015 civics with a…
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Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- OpenDesiccated air bag inflator rupture2021
- ClosedElectrical overstress2019–2024
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Honda Civic Cng 4 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1450–3200 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Vehicle rear-ended a stopped vehicle and significant property damage occurred to vehicle's front end. But driver, wearing seat belt, was thrown forward because air bag did not open.
2013 Honda Civic owner · NHTSA complaint 10534339
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Honda Civic reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 31; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Civic year by this measure is 2011.
What are the most common 2013 Honda Civic problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are steering (12%), airbags (12%) and speed control (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Civic have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Honda Civic get?
25 to 44 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Honda Civic safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Honda Civic problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,900 and 60,000 miles. The middle report was at 24,000 miles, from 201 complaints.
Does the 2013 Honda Civic have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2013 Honda Civic cost in fuel a year?
About $1450 to $3200 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Honda Civic have?
1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl.
What Honda Civic year is better than the 2013?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2013 and 2015.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works