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Honda Civic Sedan: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 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 · 2014 82 · 2015 80 · 2025 76

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.

202664/100
Too New

23 complaints · 0 recalls

202576/100
Buy

62 complaints · 0 recalls

202475/100
Buy

116 complaints · 0 recalls

202375/100
Buy

249 complaints · 0 recalls

202260/100
Caution

877 complaints · 4 recalls

202164/100
Caution

133 complaints · 4 recalls

202064/100
Caution

216 complaints · 5 recalls

201964/100
Caution

348 complaints · 4 recalls

201862/100
Caution

601 complaints · 6 recalls

201764/100
Caution

574 complaints · 6 recalls

201663/100
Caution

1,059 complaints · 5 recalls

201580/100
Buy

377 complaints · 1 recalls

201482/100
Buy

290 complaints · 2 recalls

201384/100
Buybest year

314 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 Sedan’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 2026 Honda Civic Sedan head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Honda Civic Sedan 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.