Compact cars · 11th gen generation
Fair Below average
It scores 38 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact cars. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,485 to own, including $1,819 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Honda Civic.
Reliability
38/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,819
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$5,667
36 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$17,313
$15,236 – $19,391, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
334
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 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety St
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 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.
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
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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 |
Not especially. It scores 38 out of 100, below average for compact cars; the 2020, 2021 and 2024 scored better.
It scores 38 out of 100 against other compact cars from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 334 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,819 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $11,485 over 5 years: $3,999 in lost value, $1,819 in repairs and $5,667 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $17,313 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (89/100) and the 2022 worst (15/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.