2013 HONDA CIVIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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5/5

★★★★★

Safety Rating

429

Owner Complaints

41 Crashes 1 Fire

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

25

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2013 HONDA CIVIC

The 2013 HONDA CIVIC has received a total of 429 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 25 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (108 complaints), Steering (37 complaints), and Service Brakes (35 complaints).

Recalls for the 2013 HONDA CIVIC

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 HONDA CIVIC. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2013 HONDA CIVIC

429 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 HONDA CIVIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bags
Complaints: 108 19 Crashes 1 Fire 24 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 37 4 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 35 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 34 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 28 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 23 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 21 2 Crashes
Power Train
Complaints: 21
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 19 4 Crashes 3 Injuries
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 15
Seats
Complaints: 15 3 Injuries
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 9
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 9
Tires
Complaints: 8
Suspension
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 5 Injuries
Wheels
Complaints: 7
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 5 Injuries
Seat Belts
Complaints: 5 3 Crashes 5 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Clockspringspiral Cassette
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
Complaints: 1
I Suspect The Car Seat Is Counterfeit
Complaints: 1
Otheri Am Not Sure
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11718337 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash 5 Injuries
A drunk driver hit my car along with six others, and my car spun into the highway wall and totaled the car with an impact probably 40 or 50 mph and airbags did not go off
#11718337 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | N/A miles Crash 5 Injuries
A drunk driver hit my car along with six others, and my car spun into the highway wall and totaled the car with an impact probably 40 or 50 mph and airbags did not go off
#11718337 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles Crash 5 Injuries
A drunk driver hit my car along with six others, and my car spun into the highway wall and totaled the car with an impact probably 40 or 50 mph and airbags did not go off
#11713974 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
I am writing to express my frustration and disappointment regarding the ongoing VSA/ABS module failure in my 2013 Honda Civic Si. This issue, common among Honda vehicles from 2013–2017, has caused significant stress, both financially and emotionally. The ABS module in my vehicle has malfunctioned, affecting the vehicle’s anti-lock braking and stability assist systems. This is a serious safety concern, as the failure could impair the car’s ability to brake effectively, especially in adverse driving conditions. The failure of this critical component puts my safety, and the safety of others, at risk.I took my car to two separate service centers, a certified Honda dealer and a Honda tuner shop, both of which confirmed the ABS module failure. They quoted over $2,200 for installation and reprogramming of a new module, which itself costs approximately $1,800. The car has had recurring ABS and VSA warning lights for several weeks prior to the issue becoming critical, and I was not informed by Honda about any recalls or known issues with the module. But this is common. As a loyal Honda customer, I am extremely disappointed that I have to shoulder the cost of what seems to be a widespread design flaw. I am requesting that Honda take responsibility for this issue and assist in covering the repair costs, as this is not an isolated problem but a defect in vehicles from this generation.
#11713974 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
I am writing to express my frustration and disappointment regarding the ongoing VSA/ABS module failure in my 2013 Honda Civic Si. This issue, common among Honda vehicles from 2013–2017, has caused significant stress, both financially and emotionally. The ABS module in my vehicle has malfunctioned, affecting the vehicle’s anti-lock braking and stability assist systems. This is a serious safety concern, as the failure could impair the car’s ability to brake effectively, especially in adverse driving conditions. The failure of this critical component puts my safety, and the safety of others, at risk.I took my car to two separate service centers, a certified Honda dealer and a Honda tuner shop, both of which confirmed the ABS module failure. They quoted over $2,200 for installation and reprogramming of a new module, which itself costs approximately $1,800. The car has had recurring ABS and VSA warning lights for several weeks prior to the issue becoming critical, and I was not informed by Honda about any recalls or known issues with the module. But this is common. As a loyal Honda customer, I am extremely disappointed that I have to shoulder the cost of what seems to be a widespread design flaw. I am requesting that Honda take responsibility for this issue and assist in covering the repair costs, as this is not an isolated problem but a defect in vehicles from this generation.

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Safety Rating for the 2013 HONDA CIVIC

The 2013 HONDA CIVIC received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Test Category Rating
Overall Rating ★★★★★ (5/5)
Frontal Crash ★★★★ (4/5)
Side Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Rollover ★★★★ (4/5)

Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 HONDA CIVIC

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 25 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 HONDA CIVIC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

A13-097 — VISIBILITY

"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."

APaS11082016901 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a customer complaint of the starter not starting intermittently. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

APAS11022016901 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013 CIVICS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE STARTER NOT STARTING INTERMITTENTLY. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.

APAS11022016901 — ENGINE

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013 CIVICS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE STARTER NOT STARTING INTERMITTENTLY. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.

APAS10062016902 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013 CIVICS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE STARTER NOT STARTING INTERMITTENTLY. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.

APAS09212016901 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013 CIVICS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE STARTER NOT STARTING INTERMITTENTLY. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.

SB-AER15070E — EQUIPMENT

HONDA 2013-2014 ACCORD & 2013 CIVC SRS: COMPLAINT FROM CUSTOMER THAT SRS LIGHT IS ON WITH VARIOUS DTC'S *CN

AER15070E — SEATS

"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014 ACCORDS & 2013 CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S WEIGHT SENSOR – FRONT INNER SIDE), 82-21 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S WEIGHT SENSOR – REAR...

AER15070E — AIR BAGS

"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014 ACCORDS & 2013 CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S WEIGHT SENSOR – FRONT INNER SIDE), 82-21 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S WEIGHT SENSOR – REAR...

HONDA - AER15070 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

"ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014 ACCORDS & 2013 CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S WEIGHT SENSOR – FRONT INNER SIDE), 82-21 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S WEIGHT SENSOR...

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 HONDA CIVIC

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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