Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Honda Civic
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Honda Civic has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 259 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V859000 Driver's Seat Frame Improperly Tightened/FMVSS 207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V744000 Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V704000 Incorrectly Assembled Steering Rack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V430000 Unintended Vehicle Movement from Brake Fluid Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 192 complaints
- Lane Departure 20 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 16 complaints
- Unknown or Other 15 complaints
- Service Brakes 14 complaints
Of the 259 complaints on file, 19 report a crash; across all 259 complaints, owners report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Honda Civic demonstrates average reliability based on moderate owner complaint numbers and several recall campaigns. The most significant concerns revolve around the steering system, which has been subject to multiple complaints and recalls. With limited data on other component failures, the evaluation remains cautious.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Lane departure system | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$700 | 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
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacements
- Coolant change
- Transmission fluid check
- Battery inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering difficulties
- Increased brake pedal travel
- Unusual electrical behavior
- Lane departure system errors
- Forward collision system faults
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Honda Civic at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.