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Civic Type R

LiftbackPetrol (Gasoline)13 versionsOwner report

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329Hp

Power

5.4s

0–100 km/h

275km/h

Top speed

8.1L/100

Fuel (combined)

Typical asking price (US)$48,940–$49,812median $49,270 · 35 live listings · 2025–2026

What owners say

Overview

Extremely positive sentiment among enthusiasts, with the vehicle consistently praised for its exceptional driving dynamics, precise handling, and engaging manual transmission. It is widely regarded as a benchmark for front-wheel-drive perfo

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Generation by generation

Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).

Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most-reported area
2022	876	4	steering
2020	215	5	unknown or other
2017	1,097	6	unknown or other
2015	377	1	power train
2007	1,203	9	suspension
2003	524	24	air bags
2001	1,128	27	power train
1998	464	18	air bags
1997	401	16	air bags

Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.

Recall notices73 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls

2022 · steering:rack and pinioncampaign 23V704000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possi

2022 · air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengercampaign 24V064000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acu

2022 · steeringcampaign 24V744000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured inc

2022 · air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengercampaign 26V332000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 202

2020 · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpcampaign 21V215000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-

2020 · service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylindercampaign 23V458000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the b

2020 · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpcampaign 23V858000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Ho

2020 · air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengercampaign 24V064000

2020 · air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengercampaign 26V332000

2017 · air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengercampaign 26V332000

2017 · steering:electric power assist systemcampaign 18V663000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may caus

2017 · equipment:other:owners/service/other manualcampaign 18V817000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the re

2017 · air bagscampaign 18V266000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the seatba

2017 · power train:driveline:driveshaftcampaign 17V706000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe vehicles. The right halfshaft may have been improperly heat treated, reducing its strength.

2017 · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpcampaign 23V858000

58 older recalls not shown. Check nhtsa.gov with your VIN for the full history.

Specifications

Generation

Version

2.0 (329 Hp)

From 2023-2026

Power329 Hp

Torque420 Nm

0–100 km/h5.4 sec

Top speed275 km/h

Fuel consumption8.1 L/100 km

DriveFront wheel drive

Transmission6 gears, manual transmission

Engine2 L

AspirationTurbocharger, Intercooler

Cylinders4

Seats4 seats

Fuel typePetrol (Gasoline)

Body typeLiftback

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BrandHonda

Versions catalogued13

Body typesLiftback, Hatchback

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