Model year guide

1982 Honda Civic

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1982 Honda Civic is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1982 Honda Civic — representative photo
Representative photo

1982 Honda Civic at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1982 Honda Civic recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1982 Honda Civic.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1982 Honda Civic common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Dimensions & weight

Length
148.0–161.0 in
Width
62.2 in
Height
53.1–54.3 in
Wheelbase
88.6–91.3 in
Curb weight
1,698–1,942 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1982 Honda Civic — ranges cover the 7 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the Honda Civic

The Honda Civic is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. As of 2023, the Civic is positioned between the Honda Fit/City and Honda Accord in Honda's global passenger car line-up. It is one of the best-selling automobiles in history, with over 27 million units sold through 2021.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1982 Honda Civic vehicles on record

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1982 Honda Civic — frequently asked questions

Does the 1982 Honda Civic have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1982 Honda Civic. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Honda Civic?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.