The 2013 Honda Civic is a compact car that came with a choice of 1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl engines. At 13 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Compact Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.5L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl |
| Transmissions | Manual 6-spd, Automatic 5-spd, Manual 5-spd, Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline, Natural Gas, Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 22–43 city / 31–44 highway / 25–44 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,500–$3,300 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 200–354 grams per mile |
| EPA fuel economy score | 6–10 out of 10 |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 6–10 out of 10 |
| Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle) | 2,772–2,869 lb |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3,660–3,837 lb |
| Versions tested by EPA | 6 configurations: Civic, Civic Natural Gas, Civic HF, Civic Hybrid |
| Age | 13 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Honda Civic. You can confirm with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Owners have filed 328 complaints about the 2013 Honda Civic with NHTSA. 29 reports involved a crash and 1 report involved a fire. Owners reported 34 injuries.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Honda Civic, by version tested.
| Version | Overall | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dr, FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 11.8% |
| 4 Dr, FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 10.5% |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.
Manufacturers have filed 74 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2013 Honda Civic. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Owner Notification Letter - This warranty only covers vehicles that have a defective motor power inverter, also known as intelligent inverter unit. The motor power invert
"Service Bulletin - The Motor Power Inverter (MPI), also known as the Intelligent Inverter Unit (IIU), may fail over time due to a defective solder joint. This failure ma
Dealer Message - Today, December 18, 2020, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2012-2015 Civic Hybrid vehicles. This warranty extension covers t
ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA in
"Service bulletin - Clearance between the motor pinion and the plate hole causes the plate body to flex, which allows the gear to move up and jump off the motor teeth."
Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The a
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA opened 3 defect investigations covering the 2013 Honda Civic.
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pe
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to
Electrical overstress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags
It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 2013 Civics that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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