2013 Honda Civic Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2013 Honda Civic ranks 19th of 21 model years with a complaint index of 10, earning a Best verdict among Civic years. NHTSA logged 319 complaints, mostly airbag issues (36% share), with no recalls filed for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 Civic years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 319
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 29
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 34
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 31
- 28 city / 38 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 34 / 0
Top 2013 Honda Civic problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags114 (36%)
- Brakes44 (14%)
- Electrical System44 (14%)
- Engine41 (13%)
- Structure & Body39 (12%)
- Steering38 (12%)
- Other31 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain22 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires20 (6%)
- Fuel System17 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in front and rear-end collisions, including one crash at a median mileage of 60,000 miles.
- Owners describe the steering wheel locking up while driving, leading to loss of control in at least one case.
- Some drivers reported sudden unintended acceleration, with the vehicle continuing to move forward on its own.
- Engine complaints include failure to start followed by unexpected forward movement and unresponsive brakes.
- Structure and body complaints mention airbags failing to deploy even in serious front-end collisions later in vehicle life.
2013 Honda Civic recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2013 Honda Civic fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 28 MPG
- Highway
- 38 MPG
- Combined
- 31 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,050
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2013 Honda Civic reliable?
- Compared to other Civic model years, the 2013 ranks 19th out of 21 with a complaint index of 10, giving it a Best verdict. It has no recalls on record.
- What are the most common complaints for the 2013 Honda Civic?
- Airbags account for 36% of complaints (114 total), followed by Brakes and Electrical System, each at 14%. Engine issues make up 13% of reports.
- Does the 2013 Honda Civic have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2013 Civic, including zero do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2013 Civic compare to nearby model years?
- The 2013 Civic's complaint index of 10 is far lower than 2012 (55, Caution) and 2016 (85, Avoid), placing it among the better Civic years for reported problems.
- What mileage do airbag problems show up at in the 2013 Civic?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 60,000 miles for airbag-related complaints on the 2013 Civic.