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Honda Civic: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2022 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2014 (82/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
876 complaints · 4 recalls
133 complaints · 4 recalls
216 complaints · 5 recalls
348 complaints · 4 recalls
601 complaints · 6 recalls
574 complaints · 6 recalls
1,059 complaints · 5 recalls
377 complaints · 1 recalls
290 complaints · 2 recalls
454 complaints · 3 recalls
168 complaints · 9 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2014?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2014 Honda Civic’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2022 Honda Civic head-to-head →