Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 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) | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2024 | — | — | 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) | — | Keyless ignition: Standard |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 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 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — |
| 2021 | 4 | — | 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 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 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. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | pedestrianAeb | adas | laneCenteringAssist | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, rearCamera: standard, rearCrossTrafficAlert: standard, rearAeb: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: standard, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, laneDepartureWarning: standard, laneCenteringAssist: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2018 Honda Civic Type R 5 HB FWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 2018 Honda Civic Type R 5 HB FWD |
| 2017 | Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2017 Honda Civic Type R 5 HB FWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 2017 Honda Civic Type R 5 HB FWD |
Model year reports
2025
NewestThe 2025 Honda Civic Type R presents as an excellent reliability prospect, with no reported recalls or complaints.
2024
The 2024 Honda Civic Type R presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and complaints reported to NHTSA.
2023
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints.
2022
The 2022 Honda Civic Type R presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and zero consumer complaints logged.
2021
The 2021 Honda Civic Type R presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and zero complaints in the provided dataset.
2020
The 2020 Honda Civic Type R presents an excellent reliability profile, with zero recalls or complaints reported to NHTSA.
2019
The 2019 Honda Civic Type R presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or complaints logged by NHTSA.
2018
The 2018 Honda Civic Type R presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or complaints, indicating a robust build.
2017
The 2017 Honda Civic Type R presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Honda Civic Type R?
Carfocal currently has 9 published Civic Type R reports, covering 2017 through 2025. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2025 Honda Civic Type R presents as an excellent reliability prospect, with no reported recalls or complaints.
Published year coverage: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
Is the Honda Civic Type R reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Honda Civic Type R. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2025 honda civic type r presents as an excellent reliability prospect, with no reported recalls or complaints. and the 2025 civic type r offers significant performance value, but its desirability as a used car hinges on its condition. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
9 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Honda Civic Type R?
Across Carfocal's published Civic Type R guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads and Rotors, Clutch Assembly, and Turbocharger. 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, Clutch Assembly, and Turbocharger.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 9
- Years tracked
- 9
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints