Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2013 Honda Civic, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Air bags114
- Electrical system39
- Steering38
- Service brakes37
- Unknown or other29
- Structure23
- Engine22
- Power train22
- Vehicle speed control20
- Seats16
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 34 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 188 2013 Civic vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 97 people died inside them, and 9 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2013 Honda Civic failed the safety check 1.88% of the time — 21% less often than the average 2013 passenger car (2.38%). Median odometer at inspection: 101,078 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2013
41,251 new Honda Civic cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2013; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (17,074), Germany (6,314), Poland (2,935).
- Average mass
- 1,386 kg
- Average power
- 94 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 59% · Diesel 41%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2013 Honda Civic cars on Dutch roads are the 1.3 petrol (73 kW, 98 hp), 1.8 petrol (104 kW, 139 hp) and 1.6 diesel (88 kW, 118 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 petrol | 73 kW 98 hp | 294 |
| 1.8 petrol | 104 kW 139 hp | 201 |
| 1.6 diesel | 88 kW 118 hp | 52 |
| 2.2 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 35 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
583 first registered in 2013 are on Dutch roads; 32% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €26,300.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde351
- Band onvoldoende profiel193
- Stadslicht werkt niet (goed)161
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt146
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld130
- Richtingaanwijzers kleur wijkt af/niet toegestaan122
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht106
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm91
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
15,059 cars built in 2013 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 292 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 15,491 of these cars first registered in 2013 took their annual MOT test. 76% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2013 the figure was 68%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| Tyres | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Brakes | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| Visibility | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Suspension | 2.2% | 10.4% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.1% | 0.8% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
885 of these cars first registered in 2013 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 169,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
808 2013 cars are on the New Zealand register; 2% arrived as used imports, 98% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 1 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | 10.5 % |
| 2013 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.8 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 7.3–9.7 L/100 km (about 24–32 mpg US), CO₂ 168–223 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.3 | 6.0 | 7.3 |
| Civic · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.4 | 6.5 | 7.6 |
| Civic · Compact · Premium gasoline | 11.4 | 7.6 | 9.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2013 Honda Civic.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Honda told its dealers about the 2013 Honda Civic: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10211618 | EDITOR?S NOTE: This article replaces the one posted in December 2015 to extend the article?s shelf life. The issues covered are still being addressed. Does the front seat-back creak or squeak when you move around in the seat or get in or out of the vehicle? What?s likely causing it is the seat-back fabric rubbing against the foam pad underneath. This noise only happens when the seat gets hot (the seat temperature is over 104 F). |
| 10193298 | Does the front seat-back creak or squeak when you move around in the seat or get in or out of the vehicle? Whats likely causing it is the seat-back fabric rubbing against the foam pad underneath. This noise only happens when the seat gets hot (the seat temperature is over 104 F). Were aware of this concern and were currently working on a solution, so, at this time, theres no product improvement available. Until there is, dont try replacing the seat frame or the seat-back pad. You wont get rid of this noise and you just might wind up with a come-back. Be sure to pass this info along to the se |
| 10160545 | ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete. |
| 10152788 | "Service bulletin - Clearance between the motor pinion and the plate hole causes the plate body to flex, which allows the gear to move up and jump off the motor teeth." |
| 10144037 | Dealer message - Today, American Honda is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Honda vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously notified CARB and the EPA for this action. |
| 10144032 | Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service parts, and were not installed at the factory; they were installed during postmanufacturing repairs that required replacement of the underlying part. This will cause the vehicle to be non-compliant with emissions regulations. |
| 10142443 | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. |
| 10142442 | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. |
| 10129290 | Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0101 (MAF sensor circuit range/performance problem) is stored. The PCM misinterprets the mass air flow sensor inputs while driving with constant throttle movement. |
| 10128534 | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind. |
| 10127651 | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind. |
| 10124976 | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind. |
| 10124966 | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind. |
| 10124263 | Service bulletin - The exterior paint on the hood and the leading edge of the front fenders may crack or look chalky or cloudy. Also the roof, trunk, upper portions of the quarter panel, and the upper portions of the doors may look chalky or cloudy. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. This warranty extension does not apply to other paint issues like rock chips, scratches, bird droppings, sap, etc. |
| 10120768 | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind. |
| 10118509 | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind. |
| 10118205 | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind. |
| 10118175 | Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind. |
| 10118039 | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind. |
| 10118024 | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 Civics with a complaint of an inaccurate fuel gauge. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 10116764 | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a customer complaint of the starter not starting intermittently. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 10115813 | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind. |
| 10115784 | Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2176 (throttle actuator control system idle position not learned). The PCM misinterprets the throttle position sensor signals and sets DTC P2176. |
| 10115737 | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2015 Civics with a complaint of a loose or missing roof molding. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 10115219 | Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Electrical overstress
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation