MYRModel Year Report

1983 Honda Civic

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1983 Honda Civic
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:11:48.559Z

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Civic Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1983 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 9 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 35 complaints 1986 1987: 39 complaints 1988: 46 complaints 1989: 69 complaints 1990: 91 complaints 1991: 110 complaints 1992: 98 complaints 1992 1993: 146 complaints 1994: 135 complaints 1995: 199 complaints 1996: 305 complaints 1997: 373 complaints 1998: 435 complaints 1998 1999: 338 complaints 2000: 287 complaints 2001: 1079 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2003: 499 complaints 2004: 350 complaints 2004 2005: 314 complaints 2006: 1402 complaints 2007: 1203 complaints 2008: 914 complaints 2009: 395 complaints 2010: 396 complaints 2010 2011: 168 complaints 2012: 454 complaints 2013: 314 complaints 2014: 290 complaints 2015: 377 complaints 2016: 1059 complaints 2016 2017: 574 complaints 2018: 708 complaints 2019: 406 complaints 2020: 216 complaints 2021: 133 complaints 2022: 877 complaints 2022 2023: 249 complaints 2024: 116 complaints 2025: 62 complaints 2026: 23 complaints 2026
1983: 9 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19821
19839
19845
198515
198635
198739
198846
198969
199091
1991110
199298
1993146
1994135
1995199
1996305
1997373
1998435
1999338
2000287
20011079
2002702
2003499
2004350
2005314
20061402
20071203
2008914
2009395
2010396
2011168
2012454
2013314
2014290
2015377
20161059
2017574
2018708
2019406
2020216
2021133
2022877
2023249
2024116
202562
202623

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

7 of 9 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

FUEL FILLER IS LEAKING GAS ONTO THE REAR BRAKES. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950620

FUEL LEAKS FROM TANK; LAST OF FILLER PIPE SEGMENTS THAT JOINS TO TAMK HAS A HOLE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950505

METAL FILLER TUBE WHERE GAS GOES IN, LEAKS ALL GAS OUT FROM TOP; CAUSED BY CORROSION OF METAL FILLER TUBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950417

TIRES

1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seat belts.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 9 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1983 Honda Civic — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 1987 ▲ 1988

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1983 Honda Civic reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1983 Honda Civic?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap, accounting for 78% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1983 Honda Civic have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.