2013 Honda Civic problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2013 Honda Civic get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Honda Civic at about 29 mpg combined (26 city / 35 highway).

Q: How much is a 2013 Honda Civic worth?

Comparable 2013 Honda Civic listings run roughly $11,100–$16,200, typically around $13,526 (from 855 vehicles).

2013 Honda Civic at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints315

Overall safety5 / 5 ★

Combined29 mpg

Typical price$13,526

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2013 Honda Civic recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2013 Honda Civic.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2013 Honda Civic common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 315 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

2013 Honda Civic safety ratings

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash★★★★★

Side crash★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2013 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2013 Honda Civic MPG & running costs

Combined29 mpg

City26 mpg

Highway35 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,317

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2013 Honda Civic worth?

Low

$11,100

Typical price

$13,526

High

$16,200

From 855 comparable 2013 Honda Civic listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Honda Civic costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,585

Depreciation (5 yrs)$7,050

Total$18,635

Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($13,526) with the same model 5 model-years older ($6,455), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.