Compact cars · 11th gen generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 15 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact cars. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,443 to own, including $2,524 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Honda Civic.
Reliability
15/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,524
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$5,667
36 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$15,588
$13,717 – $17,459, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
959
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civi
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty ste
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short cir
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
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Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (89/100) and the 2022 worst (15/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 62/100 |
| 2023 | 38/100 |
| 2022 | 15/100 |
| 2021 | 89/100 |
| 2020 | 74/100 |
| 2019 | 58/100 |
| 2018 | 43/100 |
| 2017 | 45/100 |
| 2016 | 20/100 |
| 2015 | 57/100 |
Yes. It scores 15 out of 100, among the least reliable compact cars of 2015–2024. The 2020, 2021 and 2024 Civic scored much better.
It scores 15 out of 100 against other compact cars from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 959 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,524 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $11,443 over 5 years: $3,252 in lost value, $2,524 in repairs and $5,667 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $15,588 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (89/100) and the 2022 worst (15/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.