Complaints
430
per 10K Sold
12.8
US Sales
336,181
Crashes
41
Fires
1
Injuries
52
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2013 Honda Civic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1109 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:62,404 mi
Crash-related:19
Fires:1
#237 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:36,730 mi
Crash-related:4
#335 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:29,887 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Honda Civic.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 109 | 19 | 1 | 62,404 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 37 | 4 | — | 36,730 mi | |
| Brakes | 35 | 2 | — | 29,887 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 34 | 1 | — | 42,226 mi | |
| Body Structure | 23 | 3 | — | 37,524 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 21 | 2 | — | 26,396 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 21 | — | — | 22,503 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 19 | 4 | — | 16,260 mi | |
| Fuel System | 15 | — | — | 29,032 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 15 | — | — | 13,846 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 9 | — | — | 29,951 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 9 | — | — | 10,267 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | — | — | 7,540 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | 1 | — | 27,968 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 18,038 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | 1 | — | 19,267 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 3 | — | 37,557 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| I Suspect The Car Seat Is Counterfeit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I Am Not Sure | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
109
complaints
Crashes
19
Fires
1
Avg Miles
62,404
Steering Defects
37
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,730
Brakes
35
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,887
Electrical Faults
34
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,226
Body Structure
23
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,524
Engine Problems
21
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,396
Transmission / Drivetrain
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,503
Unintended Acceleration
19
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,260
Fuel System
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,032
Seat-Related Issues
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,846
Electronic Stability Control
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,951
Wipers & Visibility
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,267
Tire Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,540
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,968
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,038
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,267
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,557
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
I Suspect The Car Seat Is Counterfeit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other/I Am Not Sure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2013 Honda Civic — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2013 Honda Civic reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2013 Honda Civic has 430 NHTSA complaints, 41 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 109 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Honda Civic?
Top reported problems: Airbags (109 complaints, avg 62,404 mi); Steering Defects (37 complaints, avg 36,730 mi); Brakes (35 complaints, avg 29,887 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2013 Honda Civic?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 38,294 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Honda Civic?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Honda Civic include 41 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 52 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2013 Honda Civic have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2013 Honda Civic as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2013 Honda Civic?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Honda Civic reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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