2018 Honda Civic
The 2018 Honda Civic is a midsize car, rated at 36 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 36
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $25,000
- Recalls
- 6
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | Civic |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Vehicle class | Midsize Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 1.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 32 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 42 |
| Combined MPG | 36 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 247 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1750 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Civic 2Dr | 34 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Civic 2Dr | 35 MPG combined |
| Civic 2Dr | 32 MPG combined |
| Civic 2Dr | 35 MPG combined |
| Civic 4Dr | 34 MPG combined |
| Civic 4Dr | 36 MPG combined |
| Civic 4Dr | 32 MPG combined |
| Civic 4Dr | 35 MPG combined |
| Civic 5Dr | 34 MPG combined |
| Civic 5Dr | 33 MPG combined |
| Civic 5Dr - Type R | 25 MPG combined |
| Civic 5Dr Sport | 32 MPG combined |
| Civic 5Dr Sport | 33 MPG combined |
| Civic Si 2Dr | 32 MPG combined |
| Civic Si 4Dr | 32 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 32 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 42 MPG |
| Combined | 36 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 2% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $22,500
- Total interest
- $3,914
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (6)
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP20V314000 · 2020-05-28
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS18V421000 · 2018-06-20
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Civic vehicles. The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U23.
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM18V663000 · 2018-09-27
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL18V817000 · 2018-11-16
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP23V858000 · 2023-12-18
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER26V332000 · 2026-05-21
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2018 Honda Civic?
The 2018 Honda Civic is EPA-rated at 36 MPG combined (32 city / 42 highway).
Is the 2018 Honda Civic reliable?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2018 Honda Civic. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2018 Honda Civic?
The 2018 Honda Civic earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Honda Civic?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2018 Honda Civic costs roughly $1,117 per year to fuel, or about $5,583 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2018 Honda Civic?
The 2018 Honda Civic is classified as a midsize car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC