The Lemon IndexAll cars · Honda Civic · 2013
2013 Honda Civic. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 43 / 44 / 44 | Regular | $1,400 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Auto 5-spd | FWD | 27 / 38 / 31 | Natural Gas | $1,500 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 28 / 35 / 31 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 22 / 31 / 25 | Premium | $3,100 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,900 and 60,000 miles. Median 24,000, from 201 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 60,000 | 36,500–83,400 | 52 |
| Electrical | 34,000 | 8,100–69,500 | 25 |
| Steering | 34,000 | 3,900–62,800 | 22 |
| Brakes | 17,600 | 4,600–48,500 | 21 |
| Engine | 11,300 | 5,200–40,500 | 17 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 12% |
| Airbags | 12% |
| Speed control | 12% |
| Brakes | 10% |
| Seats | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 329 | 29 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 15 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Desiccated air bag inflator rupture | 2021 | – |
| Closed | Electrical overstress | 2019 | 2024 |
Manufacturer communications 74
Honda filed 74 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- "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…
- ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the…
Crash ratings by version
| 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 |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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