2023 Honda Civic
The 2023 Honda Civic is a midsize car, rated at 36 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 36
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- $25,000
- Recalls
- 4
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | Civic |
| Model year | 2023 |
| 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 | 33 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 42 |
| Combined MPG | 36 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 243 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1750 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Civic 4Dr | 34 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Civic 4Dr | 33 MPG combined |
| Civic 4Dr | 36 MPG combined |
| Civic 4Dr | 35 MPG combined |
| Civic 4Dr | 31 MPG combined |
| Civic 5Dr | 33 MPG combined |
| Civic 5Dr | 32 MPG combined |
| Civic 5Dr | 35 MPG combined |
| Civic 5Dr | 33 MPG combined |
| Civic 5Dr | 31 MPG combined |
| Civic 5Dr | 29 MPG combined |
| Civic 5Dr | 24 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 33 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 vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (4)
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE23V430000 · 2023-06-15
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
- STEERING:RACK AND PINION23V704000 · 2023-10-19
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
- STEERING24V744000 · 2024-10-03
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS24V859000 · 2024-11-14
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2023 Honda Civic?
The 2023 Honda Civic is EPA-rated at 36 MPG combined (33 city / 42 highway).
Is the 2023 Honda Civic reliable?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 Honda Civic. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Honda Civic?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2023 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 2023 Honda Civic?
The 2023 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