2013 Honda Civic
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 39 |
| 1988 | 48 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 92 |
| 1991 | 111 |
| 1992 | 100 |
| 1993 | 155 |
| 1994 | 161 |
| 1995 | 199 |
| 1996 | 305 |
| 1997 | 373 |
| 1998 | 435 |
| 1999 | 338 |
| 2000 | 287 |
| 2001 | 1079 |
| 2002 | 702 |
| 2003 | 499 |
| 2004 | 350 |
| 2005 | 314 |
| 2006 | 1402 |
| 2007 | 1204 |
| 2008 | 916 |
| 2009 | 395 |
| 2010 | 396 |
| 2011 | 168 |
| 2012 | 454 |
| 2013 | 317 |
| 2014 | 290 |
| 2015 | 377 |
| 2016 | 1075 |
| 2017 | 584 |
| 2018 | 736 |
| 2019 | 424 |
| 2020 | 221 |
| 2021 | 140 |
| 2022 | 881 |
| 2023 | 252 |
| 2024 | 119 |
| 2025 | 68 |
| 2026 | 27 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
36% of complaints: air bags — 113 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driver clockspring/spiral cassette.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Amid sliding briefly on ice, the driver side front and rear curtain airbags of my 2013 Honda Civic deployed. No collision or impact occurred to trigger this and, correspondingly, no external damage to the vehicle was sustained.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240204
Vehicle received large amounts of front end damage at approximately 45 mph and totalled with no air bag deployment
NHTSA ODI report, 20231207
I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN A CITY STREET IN BOCA RATON, FL AT ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN I HEARD A BANG AND LOOKED TO SEE THAT THE SIDE CURTAIN AND SEAT AIRBAGS OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR HAD DEPLOYED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180108
12% of complaints: service brakes — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH INJURY12% of complaints: electrical system — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and ignition.
CRASH12% of complaints: steering — 38 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK IN THE MORNING AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AS I WAS DRIVING. I TRIED TO PHYSICALLY GET THE STEERING WHEEL TO UNLOCK AS MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130823
7% of complaints: structure — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The assembly of the 2013 Honda civic ex was missing the rear bumper impact absorber. The component was not noticed until a collision removed the rear bumper from the car, exposing the interior of the assembly.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231127
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
Electrical overstress
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2013 Honda Civic — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (113 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (39 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (39 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2013 Honda Civic reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Honda Civic is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Civic?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Civic have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.