Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Honda Civic
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Honda Civic has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 319 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 114 complaints
- Electrical System 39 complaints
- Steering 38 complaints
- Service Brakes 37 complaints
- Unknown or Other 29 complaints
- Structure 23 complaints
Of the 319 complaints on file, 29 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 319 complaints, owners report 34 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Honda Civic has an average reliability rating due to no recall campaigns and 319 owner complaints. Most complaints concern the airbag system and electrical issues, reflecting moderate issues but not severe widespread problems. Limited evidence hinders a definitive reliability prediction.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $100–$800 | common |
| Steering system | Unknown | $300–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system service
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical malfunctions
- Steering issues
- Unusual braking noises
- Engine hesitation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Honda Civic at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.