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2010 Honda

Civic

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L

Honda Civic: best and worst years
2010 Honda Civic

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Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
29.3 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 0.3 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
175 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
54 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,703 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
91 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
12 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
8
Owner complaints
396
Reported injuries
32
Theft rate
0.8 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS20%
  • SERVICE BRAKES13%
  • STRUCTURE9%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER8%
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER7%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 486 total.

Honda Civic: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

46 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jan 27, 2026SUSPENSIONA07-078

    Service Bulletin - There is a pop or clunk from the front suspension area when driving over bumps. This usually occurs after completing a tight (full lock) turn.

  • Jun 13, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMA21120B

    Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in a rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time.

  • Dec 22, 2020STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILINGA11-064

    Service Bulletin - There's a gap between the A-pillar trim and the headliner. The tolerances vary between some A-pillar trim and headliners.

  • Mar 10, 2020AIR BAGSA20-016

    Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.

  • Aug 13, 2019AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE19-003-1

    Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028)

  • May 10, 2019AIR BAGSA18-115

    Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. If you completed the repair described by this service bulletin on or before May 10, 2019, make sure to use the Warranty Claim Information provided below.

  • Jan 18, 2019AIR BAGSA19-002

    Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passenger's airbag inflator only.

  • Oct 13, 2018AIR BAGSA18100B

    Service bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall.

  • and 38 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

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.