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2013 Honda Civic: common problems and reliability
An average Civic year.
931 owner complaints, most about air bags. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2013 Civic?The 2013 Honda Civic has 931 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and steering.
Safety record for the 2013 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2013 Honda Civic vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Civic years only. How we score it
Is 2013 a good year for the Civic?
Across the 31 Civic model years we track, complaint volume runs from 300 (2000) to 2,866 (2006). With 931 complaints, the 2013 Civic sits above the model's median of 720.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Extremely positive sentiment regarding long-term reliability, practicality, and value for money across multiple generations.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Civic. See the full Civic owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Civic listings typically run $15,226–$22,795.
Other Civic model years
Compare every Civic year side by side to see how 2013 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Civic against its rivals
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