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1991 Honda

Civic

Man 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L

Honda Civic: best and worst years
1991 Honda Civic (photo 1 of 4)

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Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
60NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Power to weight
0.027 hp/lb
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
157 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
52 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
98 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
2,194 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
88 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
12 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
110
Reported injuries
15

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SEAT BELTS29%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
  • STRUCTURE10%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC6%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING5%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 129 total.

Honda Civic: best and worst years

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

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.