Honda Civic
The 2026 Honda Civic presents a strong case for used car buyers, boasting excellent reliability and a clean slate regarding recalls and complaints.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.4 | 9.8 | — |
| 2025 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.4 | 9.8 | — |
| 2024 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.4 | 9.8 | — |
| 2023 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 10.69 | 8.4 | 9.8 | — |
| 2022 | 26 | 36 | 29 | 9.05 | 6.53 | 8.11 | — |
| 2021 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 10.69 | 8.4 | 9.41 | 25-33 mpg combined |
| 2020 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 10.69 | 8.4 | 9.41 | — |
| 2019 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 10.69 | 8.4 | 9.41 | 28-38 mpg combined |
| 2018 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 10.69 | 8.4 | 9.41 | 28-38 mpg combined |
| 2017 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 10.69 | 8.4 | 9.41 | — |
| 2016 | 26 | 37 | 30 | 9.05 | 6.36 | 7.84 | — |
| 2015 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2014 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2013 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2012 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 10.69 | 7.59 | 9.41 | — |
| 2011 | 21 | 29 | 24 | 11.2 | 8.11 | 9.8 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | 158-174 hp | 138-162 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2020 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 205 hp | 192 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2018 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | L15B7 | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 205 hp | 192 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2017 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | sedan | 4 | 2.4 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | sedan | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price | Note | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: Sport | Sport | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: EX | EX | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: EX-L | EX-L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: TOURING | TOURING | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $21,700, MSRP range: $21,700 - $28,300, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for the 2021 Honda Civic sedan trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/6/2026 | Base price: $37,895, Trim: Touring, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, MP3 Player | Touring | USD | $21,700 | $21,700 - $28,300 | 0.9 | MSRP for the 2021 Honda Civic sedan trims. | llm_estimate | 6/6/2026 | $37,895 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, MP3 Player | — |
| 2020 | — | Trim: EX | EX | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $20,250, Trim: TOURING | TOURING | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $20,250 | — | — |
| 2018 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $24,100, MSRP range: $24,100 - $25,195, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for Si Sedan and Coupe, including destination charge., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/6/2026 | Base price: $23,250, Trim: Si/Si HPT | Si/Si HPT | USD | $24,100 | $24,100 - $25,195 | 0.9 | MSRP for Si Sedan and Coupe, including destination charge. | llm_estimate | 6/6/2026 | $23,250 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $26,225, Series: Type-R Touring, Trim: LX-P | LX-P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $26,225 | — | Type-R Touring |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Standard | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 428 | 15.1 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 17 | 17 |
| 2020 | 4 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 16 | 16 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 16 | 16 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 379 | 13.4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 16 | 16 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 106.3, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 18 | 18 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 428 | 15.1 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 377 | 13.3 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | 5 | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 345 | 12.1 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2022 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2022 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD | — |
| 2021 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2021 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2021 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD | standard |
| 2020 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2020 Honda CIVIC 2 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2020 Honda CIVIC 2 DR FWD | — |
| 2019 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 5, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2019 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2019 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD | — |
| 2018 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2018 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2018 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | — |
| 2017 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2017 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2017 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | — |
| 2016 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2016 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2016 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | — |
| 2015 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2015 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | — |
| 2014 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2014 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | — |
| 2013 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2013 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | — |
| 2012 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 4, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2012 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2012 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | — |
| 2011 | Overall rating: 3, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 2, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2011 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2011 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | infotainment | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 2020 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 2018 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 2017 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Honda Civic presents a strong case for used car buyers, boasting excellent reliability and a clean slate regarding recalls and complaints.
2025
The 2025 Honda Civic presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged, suggesting strong initial build quality.
2024
The 2024 Honda Civic presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged.
2023
The 2023 Honda Civic presents an excellent reliability profile with no recalls or consumer complaints logged, suggesting a robust initial ownership experience.
2022
The 2022 Honda Civic presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and consumer complaints.
2021
The 2021 Honda Civic stands out with an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
2020
The 2020 Honda Civic stands out as an exceptionally reliable used car, boasting a perfect reliability score and zero recalls or complaints in the provided data.
2019
The 2019 Honda Civic offers excellent safety ratings and respectable fuel economy, but its reliability is marked by significant safety recalls, particularly concerning the fuel pump.
2018
The 2018 Honda Civic presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.
2017
The 2017 Honda Civic presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2016
The 2016 Honda Civic presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2015
The 2015 Honda Civic offers solid reliability and excellent safety ratings, but buyers should prioritize confirming the transmission control software recall has been addressed.
2014
The 2014 Honda Civic offers a solid ownership proposition with excellent safety ratings and good fuel economy.
2013
The 2013 Honda Civic offers a compelling blend of safety and efficiency, earning a top overall safety score of 5.
2012
The 2012 Honda Civic presents an average reliability profile.
2011
The 2011 Honda Civic presents an average reliability profile, with significant safety recalls overshadowing a lack of consumer complaints.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Honda Civic?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Civic reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Honda Civic presents a strong case for used car buyers, boasting excellent reliability and a clean slate regarding recalls and complaints.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Honda Civic reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Honda Civic. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 honda civic presents a strong case for used car buyers, boasting excellent reliability and a clean slate regarding recalls and complaints. and the 2026 honda civic is a sound used car investment, primarily due to its exceptional reliability record and low incidence of reported problems. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Honda Civic?
Across Carfocal's published Civic guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Coolant Hoses. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Coolant Hoses.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints