2013 Honda Civic: recalls, complaints & known problems

Every safety recall and owner complaint on record for the 2013 Honda Civic, straight from the U.S. government's NHTSA database — so you know what you're buying before you message the seller.

Moderate caution

A notable history on record — read the details and ask the right questions.

0Safety recalls
314Owner complaints
5Problem patterns
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Safety recalls

No safety recalls are on record for the 2013 Honda Civic. Still confirm with the seller and at nhtsa.gov by VIN.

Most-reported problems

Recurring failures owners filed with NHTSA for this model year:

Airbag warnings / non-deployment — 35 owner complaints
Stalling / loss of power while driving — 12 owner complaints
Steering problems — 10 owner complaints
Paint peeling / rust — 7 owner complaints
Brake problems — 6 owner complaints

Complaints by area

Which parts of the car owners complain about most:

Air Bags
110
Electrical System
39
Service Brakes
38
Steering
37
Unknown Or Other
28
Structure
23

Is 2013 the bad year? Complaints by model year

Sometimes the same car one year newer or older has a far cleaner record. Complaint volume across the Honda Civic years we track (click a year for its full report):

2013 ◀ this
314
2014
290
2015
377
2016
1,059
2017
574
2018
601
2019
348
2020
215
2021
133

Newer years have had less time on the road to accumulate complaints.

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2013 Honda Civic have?

The 2013 Honda Civic has 0 NHTSA safety recalls on record. Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers — always ask the seller whether the recall work was completed.

How reliable is the 2013 Honda Civic?

NHTSA has 314 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Honda Civic. The most-reported issues are airbag warnings / non-deployment, stalling / loss of power while driving, steering problems. Compare it against nearby model years above.

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.gov). Informational only — not mechanical or purchase advice. Always inspect the vehicle and test drive before buying.