How Long Do Honda Civics Last? (Miles & Years)
Honda Civics can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 36,630 used Civics for sale in the US, 10.9% have passed 150,000 miles and 2.6% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 8.8% are past 200,000 miles and 1.9% past 250,000, at a median of 130,508 miles.
At the roughly 11,100 miles a year typical of 10-year-old Civics on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 18 years.
By CarWhere Research · CarWhere analysis of 36,630 live used listings · Updated 2026-11-03
Honda Civic mileage on the used market
| Listings | Sample | Median miles | 150k+ miles | 200k+ miles | 250k+ miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All used Civics | 36,630 | 66,311 | 10.9% | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| 10+ years old (2016 & older) | 10,043 | 130,508 | 33.7% | 8.8% | 1.9% |
250k+ is shown only where at least 10 listings qualify. All US used listings, every model year combined: 2.3% past 200,000 miles; 10+ years old: 9.1% (how long cars last, all models).
Median miles by model year
| Model year | Age | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 yr | 28,660 | 2,881 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 30,755 | 5,061 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 39,900 | 2,035 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 58,694 | 1,882 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 66,989 | 1,323 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 75,301 | 2,070 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 83,585 | 2,218 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 92,897 | 1,950 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | 102,884 | 1,908 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | 111,448 | 1,613 |
| 2015 | 11 yrs | 116,428 | 1,458 |
| 2014 | 12 yrs | 123,543 | 935 |
| 2013 | 13 yrs | 129,640 | 1,066 |
| 2012 | 14 yrs | 141,138 | 1,184 |
| 2011 | 15 yrs | 134,705 | 266 |
| 2010 | 16 yrs | 145,286 | 395 |
| 2009 | 17 yrs | 144,086 | 429 |
| 2008 | 18 yrs | 149,939 | 386 |
| 2007 | 19 yrs | 155,753 | 290 |
| 2006 | 20 yrs | 160,676 | 222 |
Honda Civic years to look for — and avoid
Most common past 200,000 miles: 2012 (146 of 1,406 listed), 2008 (84 of 510 listed), 2010 (76 of 529 listed). These are the model years most often still for sale past 200k — partly a sign of durability, partly of how many were sold.
Complaint record: NHTSA owner-complaint data flags 2008, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023 as years to avoid. The cleanest records belong to 2013. See the full Honda Civic years to avoid and the best Honda Civic years.
Common problems on high-mileage Civics
- Sticky steering wheel (2016–2022) — owner reports between 23,000 and 150,000 miles
- Sticky steering wheel (2016–2022) — owner reports between 23,000 and 150,000 miles
- Engine block crack with coolant leak (2008–2010) — owner reports between 130,000 and 160,000 miles
- Engine block crack with coolant leak (2008–2010) — owner reports between 130,000 and 160,000 miles
Most-reported NHTSA complaint areas across all Honda Civic model years: equipment (577), electrical system (493), visibility (368).
Adjusted for how many were sold, the Honda Civic logs 0.406 NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles (2015–2022 sales) — percentile 25 of 100 among the sedans in CarWhere's most reliable rankings (higher means fewer complaints per vehicle sold).
What keeps any high-mileage car going is the maintenance in its owner's manual schedule — fluids, filters and wear items — so ask for the service records of the specific car.
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How many miles can a Honda Civic last?
Honda Civics can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 36,630 used Civics for sale in the US, 10.9% have passed 150,000 miles and 2.6% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 8.8% are past 200,000 miles and 1.9% past 250,000, at a median of 130,508 miles. The highest-mileage 1% of listings show more than 229,937 miles.
How many years does a Honda Civic last?
At the roughly 11,100 miles a year typical of 10-year-old Civics on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 18 years. 10,043 of the 36,630 Civics listed for sale are model year 2016 or older, and 33.7% of those have passed 150,000 miles.
Is 150,000 miles a lot for a Honda Civic?
10.9% of used Civics for sale have passed 150,000 miles, rising to 33.7% among examples 10+ years old (median 130,508 miles). Fewer Civics make it far past that point on the used market, so a 150,000-mile example deserves a close look at its service record.
Which Honda Civic years last the longest?
The 2012, 2008 and 2010 model years have the most Civics still for sale past 200,000 miles (146, 84 and 76 listings respectively). Separately, NHTSA owner-complaint records flag 2008, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023 as years to avoid, with 2013 showing the cleanest records.
What are the most common problems on high-mileage Civics?
Owner-reported failures with mileage on record include sticky steering wheel (2016–2022), reported at 23,000–150,000 miles, sticky steering wheel (2016–2022), reported at 23,000–150,000 miles and engine block crack with coolant leak (2008–2010), reported at 130,000–160,000 miles. Across all model years, the most-reported NHTSA complaint areas are equipment, electrical system and visibility.
What is the average mileage of a used Honda Civic for sale?
The median used Honda Civic for sale has 66,311 miles; one in ten has more than 153,451. Based on 36,630 live US listings, 2026-11-03.
Sources & method
- Mileage shares: CarWhere analysis of 36,630 live US used-car listings from licensed vehicle-data providers, captured 2026-11-03. Aggregate counts only — no individual listings are stored. Listings without an odometer reading are excluded.
- “10+ years old” means model year 2016 or older. Comparing cars of similar age is the fairer test: a model with mostly new inventory will show few high-mileage examples no matter how durable it is.
- Median miles by model year: median odometer of each used model year on the market (minimum 30–40 listings per year), from CarWhere's live-listing price studies.
- Reliability: CarWhere analysis of NHTSA owner complaints (Office of Defects Investigation) and recall records. Complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold are shown where sales data exists.
- Listings show cars that are still on the road and for sale, so this is a survivor sample — it tells you how far these cars commonly go, not the share that were scrapped earlier.
- Listings counted for the Honda Civic: Civic, Civic Hatchback, Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-03