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Honda Civic Hatch Type-r: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2022 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2013 (84/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2013 84 · 2021 83 · 2014 82 · 2015 80

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.

202260/100
Caution

877 complaints · 4 recalls

202183/100
Buy

147 complaints · 0 recalls

202079/100
Buy

218 complaints · 0 recalls

201975/100
Buy

417 complaints · 0 recalls

201862/100
Caution

601 complaints · 6 recalls

201764/100
Caution

574 complaints · 6 recalls

201663/100
Caution

1,061 complaints · 5 recalls

201580/100
Buy

377 complaints · 1 recalls

201482/100
Buy

290 complaints · 2 recalls

201384/100
Buybest year

315 complaints · 0 recalls

201276/100
Buy

454 complaints · 3 recalls

201164/100
Caution

168 complaints · 9 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2013?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2013 Honda Civic Hatch Type-r’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2022 Honda Civic Hatch Type-r head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Honda Civic Hatch Type-r as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.