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2013 Honda Civic Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Honda Civic, 6% of its 319 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 9,500 miles. There is 1 crash and 5 injuries linked to this area, but no related recalls.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
20
6% of 319
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
9,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report front lower control arm, steering knuckle, wheel bearing, and damper failures severe enough to require multiple part replacements after minor curb impacts.
  • Multiple owners describe tire sidewall cracks or tread separation at highway speeds on the factory-fitted tires, in one case leading to a flat while driving 40 mph.
  • Persistent TPMS warning lights and tire pressure loss are reported even after tire rotation, balancing, and full tire replacement.
  • Owners describe vibration felt through the steering wheel starting around 70 mph, which dealership tire swaps did not resolve.
  • One owner reports a wheel detaching while driving due to loose lug nuts after a routine tire rotation service.

When 2013 Honda Civic suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 15, 2013, latest Feb 16, 2026.

2013 Honda Civic suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2013Jan 2014Sep 2014Feb 2015Oct 2015Nov 2025
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2013 to Feb 2026; peak Oct 2013 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Civic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201027 (7%)
  2. 201110 (6%)
  3. 201217 (4%)
  4. 201320 (6%)
  5. 201438 (13%)
  6. 201522 (6%)
  7. 201629 (3%)
  8. 201718 (3%)
  9. 201814 (2%)
  10. 201921 (5%)
  11. 202014 (6%)
  12. 20216 (4%)
  13. 202236 (4%)
  14. 202313 (5%)
  15. 20249 (7%)
  16. 20258 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels, and tires complaints does the 2013 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists 20 complaints in this area for the 2013 Civic, which is 6% of the 319 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Honda Civic suspension or tires?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2013 Civic.
At what mileage do 2013 Civic suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 9,500 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to this issue?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 5 injuries associated with Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2013 Civic.
How does the 2013 Civic compare to other Civic model years for this problem?
The 2013 Civic's 20 complaints and 6% share are close to the 2011 (10 complaints, 6%) and 2015 (22 complaints, 6%) model years, while 2014 had a higher 13% share.

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.