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Honda Civic Si: 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.

Best years to target

2014 82 · 2020 79 · 2019 77 · 2018 72

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

202164/100
Caution

134 complaints · 4 recalls

202079/100
Buy

220 complaints · 0 recalls

201977/100
Buy

356 complaints · 0 recalls

201872/100
Buy

598 complaints · 0 recalls

201764/100
Caution

574 complaints · 6 recalls

201664/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

201564/100
Unproven

8 complaints · 0 recalls

201482/100
Buybest year

290 complaints · 2 recalls

201364/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

201264/100
Unproven

6 complaints · 0 recalls

201164/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 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 Si’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 Si head-to-head →

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