2013 Honda Civic Reliability
The 2013 Honda Civic has 329 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Compared with other Civic model years, it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the Civic's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
329
NHTSA owner complaints
0
Recall campaigns
29
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2013 Honda Civic complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 model year, filed between 2013 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 116 | 35% |
| Electrical system | 41 | 12% |
| Service brakes | 40 | 12% |
| Steering | 39 | 12% |
| Unknown or other | 30 | 9% |
| Engine | 24 | 7% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 23 | 7% |
| Body structure | 23 | 7% |
2013 Honda Civic recalls
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2013 Honda Civic in NHTSA's recall database.
How the 2013 compares with nearby Civic years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Civic analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 172 | 9 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2012 | 474 | 4 | Air bags | Caution |
| 2013 (this page) | 329 | 0 | Air bags | Better year |
| 2014 | 298 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
| 2015 | 394 | 1 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2013 Honda Civic
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2013 Honda Civic reliability FAQ
Is the 2013 Honda Civic reliable?
The 2013 Honda Civic has 329 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Compared with other Civic model years, it rates as one of the better years: complaints run below the Civic's typical year.
What are the most common 2013 Honda Civic problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2013 Honda Civic are air bags (116), electrical system (41), service brakes (40), steering (39). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2013 Honda Civic have recalls?
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2013 Honda Civic in NHTSA's recall database.
How does the 2013 Honda Civic compare with the 2012 and 2014 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2012 has 474 complaints and 4 recalls (caution); the 2014 has 298 complaints and 2 recalls (solid). The 2013 has 329 complaints and 0 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2013 Honda Civic?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2013 Civic, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.