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2013 Honda Civic Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

18/100

#10 most-complained of 12 Civic Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid has 9 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 18 out of 100 — #10 highest of 12 Civic Hybrid model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 22% of the total).

Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
44
43 city / 44 hwy

Top 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System2 (22%)
  2. Engine2 (22%)
  3. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (22%)
  4. Airbags1 (11%)
  5. Brakes1 (11%)
  6. Fuel System1 (11%)
  7. Other1 (11%)
  8. Steering1 (11%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain1 (11%)
2013 Honda Civic Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2014Feb 2015Dec 2015Aug 2017Oct 2017Dec 2017Sep 2023May 2026
12 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2014 to May 2026; peak Dec 2015 (3).

2013 Honda Civic Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 Honda Civic Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
43 MPG
Highway
44 MPG
Combined
44 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,450
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2013 compared with other Civic Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2011No verdict01641
2012Caution6412144
2013Best189044
2014Good275044
2015Best95044

All Honda Civic Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid ranks #10 of 12 among Civic Hybrid model years (Complaint Index 18/100, verdict: Best). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (2 complaints), engine (2 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 33,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid?
EPA rates the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid at 44 MPG combined (43 city / 44 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,450. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.