2011 Honda Civic vs 2013 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Honda Civic | 2013 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 168 | 315 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 74 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–41 | 25–44 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 35,093 mi | 33,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 51 | 111 |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 39 |
| Steering | 4 | 37 |
| Structure | 10 | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 20 |
| Engine | 7 | 22 |
| Power Train | 4 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 30 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 5 |
2011 Honda Civic
2013 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.