2013 Honda Civic Hybrid Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall
- EPA fuel economy
- 44 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 43 city / 44 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by engine (2) and air bags (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 33,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system2 22%
- Engine2 22%
- Air bags1 11%
- Brakes1 11%
- Other or unknown1 11%
- Steering1 11%
- Suspension1 11%
- Wheels1 11%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “6659 miles into owning this car Honda pasadena charged me $220 to replace engine wiring that had been eaten by rodents. This car was parked in the same place as at least 3 other types of cars over a 13 year period and none of the others had this issue. I believe that Honda pasadena was not only aware of this issue in general but was aware that there was a problem in the specific car I purchased.”
NHTSA complaint #11012991, filed 2017-08, 2,269 milesEngine: “I took my 2013 civic to Honda yesterday to get a car key programmed, and now my car will not run. It vibrates real loud, and the odometer will not go to 2. I have to now get it towed back to Honda on 10/30/17 and let them fix it, and I will not pay a dime. They did something to the computer while programming my key. I am very angry with them. I have not had major problems in the 4 years I have had the car, but if this is not fixed at their expense, I will sue. All over just a car key.l”
NHTSA complaint #11040951, filed 2017-10, 11,263 milesAir bags: “I received NHTSA recall 14v-349 jj7 and was told by the dealership that only one of the two affected airbags was available. They said Honda is projecting the other to be available in april, 1-2 months from the date of the notice. The notice says to take care of this immediately, but Honda says replacement parts are being manufactured. The notice says the fault can cause serious injury or death...”
NHTSA complaint #10684298, filed 2015-02Brakes: “On the morning of november 10, 2017, the check breaks light lit up while I was driving, then the breaks suddenly stopped working. Fortunately I was driving in slow city traffic, so I wasn't moving very fast, but in order to stop, I had to apply the parking break because the car kept on moving after I hit the breaks several times. Fortunately I was able to stop the car without hitting anyone or anything. I was afraid to drive the car after that incident, so I called a tow truck and had it towed to the fairfax Honda dealer in fairfax, va. …”
NHTSA complaint #11052381, filed 2017-12, 48,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
75% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 11,263 and 48,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Hybrid · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 10.5% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2013 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.
Neighbouring years: 2012: same overall rating; 2014: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Hybrid FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 43 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.
- 10187899Feb 25, 2021Engine cooling. Owner Notification Letter - This warranty only covers vehicles that have a defective motor power inverter, also known as intelligent inverter unit. The motor power inverter may fail over time due to…
- 10185042Dec 18, 2020Electrical system, Engine cooling. Dealer Message - Today, December 18, 2020, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2012-2015 Civic Hybrid vehicles. This warranty extension covers the intelligent inverter unit…
- 10184658Dec 18, 2020Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. "Service Bulletin - The Motor Power Inverter (MPI), also known as the Intelligent Inverter Unit (IIU), may fail over time due to a defective solder joint.
- 10160545May 16, 2019Steering. ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along…
- 10100421Nov 22, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- 10115219Dec 17, 2014Tires. Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
- 10128869Jul 11, 2014Electrical system. Service bulletin - A new replacement IMA battery will require an update to the IMA battery software. If the IMA battery is being replaced on the affected models, please check and install the latest…
Other model years of the Honda Civic Hybrid
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2015 | 5 | 117,729 | 0 | 5 | 44 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 5 | 40,000 | 0 | 5 | 44 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 9 | 33,000 | 0 | 5 | 44 | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 12 | 43,214 | 1 | 5 | 44 | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 12 | 37,500 | 6 | — | 42 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 28 | 52,000 | 5 | — | 42 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2008 | 64 | 70,750 | 4 | — | 42 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2007 | 64 | 77,000 | 5 | — | 42 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 55 | 105,618 | 7 | — | 42 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 48 | 96,500 | 6 | — | 41 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 35 | 123,000 | 6 | — | 41 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 51 | 126,102 | 6 | — | 41 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Honda Civic Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by engine with 2.
Has the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid get?
The EPA rates the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid (Civic Hybrid, 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 44 mpg combined, 43 city and 44 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 33,000 miles and the middle half falls between 11,263 and 48,000 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.