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2023 Honda

Civic 4Dr

Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo

Honda Civic: best and worst years
2023 Honda Civic 4Dr

Closest available photo (2022 model year); you're viewing the 2023.

2022 photoMercurySable99CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
200
Power to weight
0.068 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.35

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
260 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
12

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Standard
  • Automatic emergency brakingPart of Honda Sensing.
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING59%
  • LANE DEPARTURE6%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE5%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER5%
  • SERVICE BRAKES4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 333 total.

Honda Civic: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA23003opened Nov 29, 2023STEERING

    Momentary Increased Steering Effort

  • PE23005opened Mar 17, 2023STEERING

    Momentary Increased Steering Effort

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

87 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Apr 22, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYA23-094

    Service Bulletin - There is a dull creaking, rubbing, popping, or clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle while turning at low speeds potentially due to the bump stop contacting the top of the front damper body.

  • Apr 8, 2026SERVICE BRAKESATI&04082026901

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Civic LXs, Sports, EXs, EX-Ls or Tourings equipped with an automatic transmission with a customer complaint of DTCs C1110-13 (Left-Rear Electric Parking Brake Actuator Circuit Open) & C1100-94 (Electric Parking Brake Actuator Malfunction) stored. Customer may also notice intermittent or persistent warning lights on the MID (Multi-Information Display) such as brake system problems, LKAS (Lane Keeping Assist S

  • Mar 25, 2026FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLATI&03252026907

    Dealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Civic LXs, Sports, EXs, EX-Ls or Tourings equipped with an automatic transmission with a customer complaint of DTCs C1110-13 (Left-Rear Electric Parking Brake Actuator Circuit Open) & C1100-94 (Electric Parking Brake Actuator Malfunction) stored. Customer may also notice intermittent or persistent warning lights on the MID (Multi-Information Display) such as brake system problems, LKAS (Lane Keeping

  • Mar 17, 2026FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLATI&03172026902

    Dealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Civic LXs, Sports, EXs, EX-Ls or Tourings equipped with an automatic transmission with a customer complaint of DTCs C1110-13 (Left-Rear Electric Parking Brake Actuator Circuit Open) & C1100-94 (Electric Parking Brake Actuator Malfunction) stored. Customer may also notice intermittent or persistent warning lights on the MID (Multi-Information Display) such as brake system problems, LKAS (Lane Keeping

  • Mar 3, 2026LANE DEPARTURE: ASSISTATI&03032026906

    Dealer Message - American American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Civic LXs, Sports, EXs, EX-Ls or Tourings equipped with an automatic transmission with a customer complaint of DTCs C1110-13 (Left-Rear Electric Parking Brake Actuator Circuit Open) & C1100-94 (Electric Parking Brake Actuator Malfunction) stored. Customer may also notice intermittent or persistent warning lights on the MID (Multi-Information Display) such as brake system problems, LKAS (Lane Keeping

  • Jan 31, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&01302026902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Accords, 2022-2025 Civics & Odysseys with a customer complaint of a detached or loose rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. Failure between the mount spring and bracket will not be accepted. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Jan 16, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&01162026903

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Accords, 2022-2025 Civics & Odysseys with a customer complaint of a detached or loose rearview mirror bracket/slug from the windshield. Failure between the mount spring and bracket will not be accepted. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Jan 16, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYATI&01162026902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2026 Civic Touring, Sport Touring & Si vehicles with a customer complaint of a rear shelf assembly vibration while playing music. Customer may also notice a rattle around the child seat anchor tether strap cover area on the rear shelf. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • and 79 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.