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Fuel systemPart report

2013 Honda Civic Fuel system Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
5%of 319 total for the year
Median mileage
10,300miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Honda Civic, 5% of the 319 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,300 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Vehicle hesitates under acceleration. Sometimes almost stalling. I feel this is not safe for my son at times. Merging etc. I called Honda service and they said they have had this issue come up with other people. They said it had to do with the econ mode. I drove the car with it off and still does it at times. Very concerned. I am taking it in to find out what is going on. Not good!”

NHTSA complaint #10891787, filed 2016-07, 19,700 miles

“The car would cut out while in motion during a turn. (it looks like I'm stalling). Other times I will be driving straight and feel the care losing power the more I pushed on the gas. Once I let my foot off it would have power to go again. This happens more often while on city streets then highway speeds. In march, when I went to start car the car dashboard went mad flashing and the car wouldn't start. I was able to jump start the car. I changed the battery and it continues to stall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11331778, filed 2020-06, 87,000 miles

“I started my car and noticed a gasoline smell. Drivers side door was open. While the car was still running I stepped around to check the exhaust and noticed liquid pouring from underneath my car on the drivers side near the rear wheel. I realized this was gasoline coming from somewhere near the gas tank. It only poured out when it the cars ignition was in the the 2nd position and running - meaning while the fuel system was under pressure. Having it towed at great expense to carmax. I could have died had I not seen this huge leak!!!”

NHTSA complaint #11181699, filed 2019-02, 42,612 miles

“Driving south through salt lake city freeway, the cab filled with noxious raw gas fumes, no warning lamps on the dash. Pulled off the freeway and inspected engine, trunk, interior and under the car for a gas leak and found nothing. Continued on our way and returned to california, heading for 29 palms via kelso, calif. When we got fumes again only heavier, combined with tighten fuel cap warning screen on dash. Again inspected car, reinstalled fuel cap several times. No leaks detected, aired out car and got the same condition every time we gained significant altitude. …”

NHTSA complaint #11001565, filed 2017-06, 80,600 miles

“Being male and capable of driving standard shift, I drive 2 footed. This vehicle is an automatic transmission with drive by wire feature. Left on brake,right on accelerator. When accelerating from a stop or a slow to make a left turn, the vehicle does not move as expected, it seems to delay competing the turn, and even does it when trying to pass a vehicle on the fwy. It is an intermittent occurrence. I have taken it back to the dealer and they say they can not find any problem. I would like to leave it with them for one week and have the mechanic drive it for one week to and from work. …”

NHTSA complaint #10695535, filed 2015-03, 300 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202626%
20251418%
202321%
2022101%
202143%
20203113%
201913530%
201817423%
2017346%
2016303%
2015113%
2014134%
2013175%
2012255%
201174%
201041%
2009123%
2008142%
2007192%
2006191%
2005124%
2004185%
2003204%
2002101%
2001515%
200062%
199951%
1998113%
199741%
199621%
199532%
199343%
199211%
199176%
199033%
1989710%
1988715%
198725%
198639%
1985213%
1984240%
1983778%

Other parts of the 2013 Honda Civic

Air bags
114 complaints
Brakes
39 complaints
Electrical system
39 complaints
Steering
38 complaints
Other or unknown
30 complaints
Body and structure
23 complaints
Engine
22 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Vehicle speed control
20 complaints
Seats
16 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
Tires
11 complaints

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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