Used 2013 Honda Civic Consumer Reviews

2013 review 135K miles

Purchased new in 2013. Have averaged about 18K miles a year. No issues whatsoever with one exception. Paint job has not been the best. Seems clear coat is prematurely flaking off in a car that is garaged nightly. Appears from Web search that this has been a problem but at this point i can and will have to live with it. I have avgd 34 MPG and the car has been absolutley rock solid reliable. I do my own oil changes and brakes so that makes ownership alot less expensive. Tendency is to keep cars at 10 years. Sad to see the Coupe is no longer made.

She's a Good Little Car

I am already on 203k miles after years of highway driving only for about the first 5 years of her life, I finally had to get breaks, spark plugs and transmission fluid service. She's done me well and will hopefully last another 203k miles.

Awesome Car

Wow, this car ahs been nothing but reliable in every sense of the word.. ive owned this car for 2 years before i traded it in for a 2019 civic. and with in that time, the only repairs i had to do was just wheel bearings and replaced the battery. that was it. total cost about 500 bucks in total in repairs for 2 years. Absolutely love this car it was very stylish and easy to drive. loved the display screens and easy blutooth connectivity. stylish interior everything about this civic was just awesome and i will be buying this version again to keep for a life time. its that worth it. then again what do you expect from one of the most reliable cars on the planet to date.

I just love this car, and I swore I'd never drive

I just love this car, swore I would never drive a Civic, then I got one for the mileage during my sales job. Lets just say as of today at 206K miles, I am still happy, I love the car, it's in great shape, and I get offers all the time to buy it.

Noteworthy improvements and a great daily driver

The compact market doesnt have 2 or 3 clear cut winners anymore. Honda underestimated this when they designed the 2012 civic (which my wife owns). For someone like her, who just wants something that is painless to own and operate, and gets good mpg, its a great car. But for me, the improvements on the 2013 are a little more than subtle. the biggest and most obvious ones are with the new standard features and the interior quality. I never had a quiet honda until now. Its quieter than my buddies 2012 focus, which is something i'd never thought id be able to say. gotten nothing but compliments and it feels very germanic..more like my old golf than my previous civics

Great car

I bought this car new in 2013 for my wife to commute for work. Wanted something good on gas and dependable. It has 121,000 miles now and and I've kept all the normal maintenance up and had zero problems out of it. I drive a pickup truck and the few times I drive the civic, I'm impressed how good it handles and seems to have pretty good get up and go. Only issue I've noticed is if you dont come to a complete stop at a stop sign and kind of roll through, the transmission will jurk a little back into 1st gear.

Awesome car, Honda san

I love my 13 Civic EX Sedan. Alabaster Silver/Black Cloth. Mudguards. Shopping bag hooks. I have been really impressed as have family and friends. I am glad I didn't get the leather seats, which take longer to cool than black cloth, and I love everything about this car. As the satisfied owner of a 5-speed 1989 Civic DX Hatchback, an automatic 03 Corolla CE, and a 2009 Corolla XLE, all I can say is, Wow. 22,000 miles and loving it.

Just make the cheap payment

I've put 20k on mine in one year oil changes only. Nothing goes wrong with these little cars. Road noise on rough highways make Bluetooth phone useless. 30 bucks gets you cross country on highway with cruise and eco set. Kick back and don't worry about breaking down.

Best car ever

This car is AMAZING!!! Great power smooth ride, and a very nice sporty look. Able to drive far distances without causing severe pain to your body. I have owned over 80 vehicles in my lifetime and this is the best vehicle I have ever owned.

2013 LX civic "prone" to hail damage

To reduce vehicle weight the metal skin is very thin, compared to earlier models...press on it, and you can dent easily. This is the second time in one year that i have suffered significant hail damage. A diameter of 1/2" will do it! If you don't have a garage, I would not purchase it. Other than major draw back, it's a nice car.

Great to lease !

We leased this Civic because it was a true ZERO down w/ low nimbly payments. I would not buy a vehicle that the manufacturer has confidence in for only 3 years or 36,000 miles. Hyundai, Kia, Buick, and others have a 5 year or 50,000 bumper to bumper warranty. Honda needs to step up. Problem with the car: cheap tires that wore out in 24,000 miles...not at all what a lease customer hopes for.

Not what hoped for from a Honda

Bought new for daughter. FIRST ONE- Had to pull transmission at 162 miles. Gave me a new one and many small items. Scratch in dash. Dimples on back side of steering wheel, right where you grab the wheel to turn it ( looks like poor molding/manufacturing). Have never had the day(s)where I was like...love the car due to too many items. Wish had cash back.

Good value horrible ride

Great car, love the test drive. I now regret the purchase. I have NEVER experience such an uncomfortable ride. It hurts to drive the care, Im now debating to lose $2K and trade the car in for something else. I was a true Honda fan, I have owned Honda vehicles for over 20 years. I'm very disappointed "Honda you should be ashamed".

I Love This Car

My 2006 Civic Ex was totaled in an accident two weeks ago. So I went to my nearest Honda dealership, where I bought my 2006, and bought a 2013. This is the third Civic I've owned and the fourth I've driven. It is such a great improvement over my 2006 Ex. The 2013 Lx has all the same features that I care about that were on my 2006 Ex. It has a very smooth, stable and quiet drive and handles easily. The rear camera is taking me a little while to get used to, but I see the necessity. The headrests on top of the front seats prevent a clear view out of the back window, especially for someone as short as I am -- 5'2-1/2". I have no problem with the braking quality.

Happy with my 13 HCH!!!!!!

I got the Green Opal one 2 weeks ago. I now have about 500 miles on the car, and it came with 106. It was the only one available in the Tri-state area that was equipped as I wanted! It drives so nice and smoothly and I enjoy the great technology upgrade from the 2005 I sold in order to get this car. The Winter mpg change from the 2005 HCH to the new one, is pretty significant. I was told to keep the Econ button on all of the time to get the best mileage. If you are expecting a Green car, you will be surprised by the color changes the metallic paint makes. There are times the car looks light blue, blue/green. and an almost sea foam green. This is all dependent on the lighting!

Well Done Honda!

I was looking for the most luxurious car with NAV that I could find for $25k or less. None of the other manufactures came close in features and quality. The interior quality is amazing at any cost level. The heated seats work great and the ride is very comfortable. The Bluetooth streaming works well. The steering is perfect. The acceleration is a little weak, but the MPG is great. To top off all the creature comforts, I am averaging 39.4 MPG (a lot of that is highway). I couldn't be happier. If you're looking for a sporty and fast car, look else ware. If your looking for a comfortable ride with lots of quality features at a low cost and great gas milage, this is the car!

Amazing car

I recently bought my wife a 2013 civic hybrid for Mother's Day and we are really happy with this car. We've had several hondas so we new what to expect. This car is super quiet and the engine has more power than my previous civic hybrid. (I had a 08 civic hybrid ). I traded in my honda Insight wich I did like it ainsight lot too but the new civic has more features.

Honda Civic?? (2013 DX)

This car is driven in northern Ontario.Mileage city 33.8 mpg US, Mileage hwy (60mph) 1.5mpg City mpg is better than the sticker claim but hwy is much less. The wind blows this car off clear off the highway. The front pillars are so thick you can hardly see around them (creates more blind spots). The rear brakes are seized by the minute with snow and ice. The car will not back up in 1" of snow on a slight slope. The wiper design and front windshield/pillars are insane. All this all does is create problems with rain/snow/visibility. The traction control is useless, it basically stops the wheels from turning completely. Not exactly peppy.

Fantastic Car at a Great Price

I love this car. I never thought I'd be driving a civic, but the 2013 model is such an unbelievable value that I couldn't pass it up. I'm 46 and was looking for something safe and fuel efficient to get be to/from work. After test driving several other cars, I took the civic for a spin and was blown away by all the standard features on the base model LX, as well as the comfort, style, and price. Once I saw Honda's zero down, $230 per month for 35 months lease, it was a no brainer. I actually negotiated a better deal since my credit is very good and I was a returning customer, but I would have gone with the zero down/$230 month every day of the week. Get this car!

Great Car but Oil Consumption Excessive

Update (4/9/21). I sold the 2013 Honda Civic EX and wished I hadn't. It was a great car to drive and the only real complaint I had was the oil usage. I attribute that to too long between oil changes by the previous owner. I looked for weeks to buy another 2012 or 2013 but the price of used cars recently have skyrocketed and I'm not willing to pay what people are asking. I bought a 2002 Honda Accord EX 2dr 5-speed manual coupe instead for $1500. Has 400k miles but looks and drives like a car with half the mileage and doesn't use one drop of oil. First Honda I've owned that hasn't. The key is 3500 mile oil changes with synthetic. Anyway I miss that 2013 this review was written for. If it had 30 more horsepower and a better stereo it would have been the perfect car. Oh, btw. I looked at a 2017 Honda Civic Coupe with a 5-speed manual w/34k miles that I would have loved to own but $19,000. Crazy. Update (4/8/20). After owning the 2013 Honda Civic EX Coupe for 6 months and 10k miles I can tell you the comments I made below are still true with one exception. The car used oil, about a quart every 1000 miles. With only 120k miles on the odometer this is a bit excessive. A work colleague recently sold an Accord, went 300k miles but said it used oil its whole life. The Civic he owned before that did too. The internet is full of stories where Honda engines are using oil. Anyway I sold the car, not because of the oil usage even though it disappoints me. It's such a great economy car but don't think I'll buy another Honda. Recently bought my 2013 Civic EX coupe from the original owner. I needed an inexpensive car with proven reliability and great fuel economy. I've put about 2000 miles on it so far and for the most part love the car. My average MPG is about 35 in ECO mode which I leave on most of the time. I did not want a CVT transmission which is the reason I picked the 2013 model Civic (the 2012 Civic was a 1st year redesign which got unfavorable reviews and the 2014/15 models went with the CVT transmission). The ride is a little stiff but sporty. Car handles great and steering is almost perfect. Transmission shifts smooth and seems perfectly mated to the engine. Road noise isn't too bad with the Michelin tires and the brakes feel just about right. The car sits real low so can be a challenge getting in and out. Front seats are comfortable, very supportive. The 7-speaker premium stereo is a little disappointing despite having a sub and its advertised power output but good enough you can live with it. Car is easy to maintain for a DIY'er like myself. I was able to change the plugs and serpentine belt and it also has a transmission dipstick and drain plug so you can do your own transmission drain/refills ( that is becoming harder to find in newer cars but is absolutely essential to long transmission life). I expect this car to last for years and hear some go 300-500k.

Sensor tighten fuel cap and check emission system

Ever since I bought this used I've had nothing but problems with sensor light system that keeps coming up tighten fuel cap and check emission system so I take it back to dealership they put on new gas cap no sooner I drive off lot sensors come on so I take back after paying up 200.00 for what? Now they say it needs purge valve another 245.00 for what? I drive off their lot, same thing happens then I call they say drive it for awhile and computer will click in hopefully sensors will turn off, yeah right. Now I'm distressed and fed up that this is not being resolved. Stay tune for continuing saga.

Incredibly reliable and fuel efficient

I've owned this 2013 Honda Civic EX-L for nearly three years now, I started with approximately 35,000 miles and have accumulated around 55,000. In that time frame, the only maintenance I performed on it was routine. This included brake pads and rotors, cabin and air filter, regular oil changes, battery unit replacement and a transmission flush. Aside from that, Honda's reputation for reliability and fuel efficient has reigned supreme, I ordinarily receive anywhere between 33-35 in the city under normal traffic conditions and anywhere between 36-42 on the highway. The few criticisms I have is that the seat heaters on the EX-L model take quite a while to warm up, even after they've been powered on for 20 minutes. The front seats are leather and can be quite uncomfortable, especially when the weather is excruciatingly hot or frigidly cold. Also there is a minor delay when attempting to establish a Bluetooth connection. Other than that, I would highly recommend this vehicle.

Love this car

Bought this car brand new with 6 miles on it and it currently has 135,000ish. I needed a car which was great on gas and reliable and this was a home run. I drive 64 miles one way to work (128 total each day) and the car averages about 430 miles (all highway) on a single tank of gas. This car has never had one problem and I have done nothing to it except regular maintenance (oil and transmission fluid, tires, etc). The only thing I can even come close to complaining about is I wish the seats had more back support. This wouldn't be an issue if I didn't spend 2 hours a day driving and is an easy fix with a small pillow/towel.

Solid car

Just purchased this vehicle used with about 71k miles on it. Seems to be running pretty good so far. Hopefully Honda reliability and dependability does not let me down.

2013 Civic EX Coupe

I bought my 2013 EX Coupe because I was so impressed with the 2001 HX 5-Speed Coupe I had owned previously. That car had 352,000 miles and was still going strong, The boy I sold it to is still driving it to this day. It used a quart of oil every 1000 miles and the power steering leaked like a barrel full of holes ( I just pulled the belt and made a manual steering car out of it ), but the air still froze you out and it got 55mpg on the highway. Getting back to the 2013. It was sleek. The 2 door coupes look good to me, better than the 4 doors. The car I bought was used with 100,000 miles. It was an EX which meant it had alloy wheels, sunroof and the so-called premium radio which was far from premium. The best mpg I could get was around 43 in perfect conditions. Average mixed driving I got 34 which is not bad. The car is underpowered like most 4cyl cars with automatics. The interior was comfortable and the futuristic dash layout takes some getting used to. The steering and handling is as close to perfect as you can get in my opinion. If only the car had more power. I was very disappointed the car used oil like my 2001, about one quart every 1000 miles. The previous owner said he only used synthetic oils at the correct weight and changed it every 10,000 miles which I think is too long. I've read all the propaganda about oil changes going longer these days but my belief is this is the result of those long oil changes. I ended up selling the car after owning for less than a year. Went to a Toyota that doesn't use a drop of oil between oil changes. I really liked the Civic and think it would go 250k plus as long as you keep oil in it. The resell was great by the way. That is another good thing about Civics. I'm tempted to buy a low mile 2001-2005 5-speed coupe again, if I can find one.

Lock actuator

I bought my 2013 Honda Civic new. It's a good car, the only proble that I have is the lock actuator. I all ready replace all 4. Does any body have the same probles with the look actuators?

Awesome Honda

Good performer but very uncomfortable

This is my fourth Civic and it is the most uncomfortable car I've ever owned. The headrest forces me to jut my head forward making it difficult to even look up through the windshield. I have long legs and the steering wheel will not telescope out far enough so I drive with my arms stretched straight out. When I brake, no matter how gently, I and my passenger slide forward in the seats. The seat, which is narrow and short, has no support so I have to tighten my abs to stay in the seat around corners. Even though I have the EX-L with the power seat adjustments, I have yet to find a comfortable driving position. On the plus side, the car is powerful, the handling is good, the mileage is excellent. **Update: I sold the car after a year. I make a lot of long trips and my back and neck couldn't handle the bad ergonomics.

Great caR

Sunroof is worth going to EX. Uphill acceleration not good but bad using eco setting. Eco setting very worth it. Easy to use cruise control

is perfect for me, except for some rattles

the car performs excellent. I am hoping for the Honda reliability. So far, gas mileage is excellent. Interior ..... car is easy to navigate (viewing the i-MID system is ..... p e r f e c t .... when compared to others. It is clear, concise and simple. Well done! Bravo! So far, a perfect car except I cannot give five stars on interior design due to the rattling noises I experience in the area of the controls for the CD player, volume button and it really annoys me.

Sweet ride

This is a great little car. Handles well and very good on gas. So glad we bought it.

Fuel Economy

I have never received good fuel economy with this car. It has never given me what was advertised as 28 in the city and 39 on highway. It has never gone past 23 miles to the gallon. I am very disappointed in this cars fuel economy. I'm wondering if there is something wrong with the car and it is now only 1 month old.

Fast but not too fast

Great performance, great reliability, great price.

bad reliability!!!

I leased the 2013 honda civic hybrid in this April, but since the purchase, I had my taken into the sealer's service department so many times on the brake and the forward collision alert, they said that nothing were wrong with the systems. But last month, warning lights came on related to the brakes and the IMA systems, then they had to fix them. I felt a little light braking feeling after the repair, but today I found out that the initial stiff braking came back, I will have to take the car to the dealer again if its warning comes out soon. the other problem is that I will have to smash my car into any front running car to get a forward collision alert. This is not a safe-guard measure

uncomfortable seats

It took a few days to realize how uncomfortable the front seats are in this car. I tried to trade it back in, and was told I would take a $3k loss. They also wanted me to pay full sticker on the new car. I would not recomend Ocean Honda of New Port Richey(Florida). I chose this car for the reliability and mpg. If it wasn't for the seat, I would love this car.

This Si has drive!

This car has manual transmission 6 forward, and 1 reverse. What is great is that it also has cruise control for those long drives. Apart from the power of the v-tech engine (205 hp approx.) with its DOHC compared to its predecessor Civic EX SOHC, every trip is an adventure. I will truly miss it once I return it. The only feature it does not have is AWD, which may be a plus considering the snow we have been having lately in the Winter (it did handle the snow better than others with the front wheel drive, the AWD would give it that extra traction to make headway since the car itself is low). Other than that, I love it!

Not suited for long term rides.

I like the car over all, 74k miles and counting, no leaks or glitches so far. I drive it hard since I work with two ride-sharing companies. The biggest drawback is the space in the backseat and the lack of setting to get the driver seat just right. I do love the fuel economy, the eco button only means you have to break harder but I don't see significant savings on gas, which is a lot to say for a car that fills up with $22.00 bucks or less and drives for up to 500 miles HWY. (I done it). The only thing I would change on the car is the legroom in the back a couple of extra inches would've been great and again the driver seat. I spend about 10 hours a day in it and believe me, is not a ride in the park.

Totally satisfied

I have a 2013 Honda Civic EXL I purchased a year ago. I love this car as a joy to drive and have done only oil changes and the only thing I dislike is the lack of a lumbar support in the driver’s seat. Reliable and good on gas. This is my first Honda, scored perfect on this Civic.

Third time charmer

This is our third Civic LX in a row, which kind of says it right there. I only bought this one because I promised our '07 to my college-age son. Not as zippy as the '07 with Econ button pressed, but I did get 41.7 mpg on the first road trip. Ride is also quieter and smoother than before. And one annoyance fixed: The driver's side floor mat has EZ-twist buttons for removal instead of those frustrating hooks! I've rented just about every other small car, including a Corolla in '10, but the Civic remains the gold standard of its class.

Perfect reliable compact car

Had this vehicle since it first came out and it still runs like new it’s now 2024

LOVED MY 13 COUPE!!

Owned my car for 4 years (2016-2020) she had dents and a couple chipped windows (let’s call it character) 😂 but I just had a baby and needed something bigger than the 2 door .. upgraded to the crv NEVER had any problems with it.. only replaced the tires and the wiper blades on that car .. not bad for putting over 80k on her.

Nicely priced but question the factory MPG for CA

Your review of the Honda Civic Ex sedan automatic mpg. It is false and so far presentation of the information is at best misleading in the state of California. I have almost 5,000 miles on a 2013 Honda Civic EX and I have yet to average 29 miles city and highway. I have used the car's on board computer which seems to inflate the actual mpg and then manual calculations of what I filled the tank in number of gallons to cross check. While like the civic my main reason for buying the gas only verse hybrid model was that the gas model was supposed to get 38 mpg. When I asked the Honda sales and service folks what was going on I was getting mixed messages. One, wait until the engine is broken in.

Terrible Paint - Even Worse Customer Service

This is the Honda that finally broke me of my Honda habit. Had more rock/stone chips in 6 months than my VW GTI did in 6 years. Their paint quality was comparable to what you might find from a cheap paint shop. My professional body and fender guy examined the car and told me the paint job was obviously bad from the factory. When I called Honda "Customer Service" they basically told me to shove it. I can't speak to the quality of their current vehicles, but I understand paint issues continued to plague the cars for models of that era - research it online. If you take pride in the appearance of your vehicle, just DON'T BUY A USED HONDA from the mid 20-teens. I ended up selling the car at a substantial loss out of pure frustration, and I'm so glad I did. I remember reading that Honda's mechanical reliability was slipping as well. It was such a shame to see what WAS a rock solid brand for decades losing its way. Hope they have found their way back, but based upon my own consumer experience I will never spend my cash on that brand again. I highly recommend everyone do their research before purchasing new.

New Hybrid runs well but head restraints are a pain

I just purchased a new 2013 Civic Hybrid. The vehicle only has 500 miles on it so far, so there isn't much to tell yet. Averaging 44.5 mpg, which is a little less than my 2003 model, but definitely acceptable. Color is supposed to be green opal metallic, but it just looks blue to me. I'm a little unsure of all the electronics on the new model. In general, our electronic gadgets only last a couple of years, and I expect to drive this car for much longer than that. I'm concerned that Electronic components in a vehicle can be VERY expensive to replace.

Quality Car - Saves money on repair and fuel

it looks really "sharp" for being "just" a civic and I never had any issues with it in 3 years besides regular maintenance.

Great car for everyday use

We brought this car at the end of 2016. It was a 2013 EX PZEV certified pre-owned. It is almost new inside and out. The cabin noise is very low, almost quiet with the fan off even at highway speeds. The acceleration for merging is more than adequate, the handling fantastic. This model did not come with navigation but has 2 usb, and an aux port. The back seats are roomier and comfortable than a kia or mazda. The outward visibility is the best. I am averaging 27-28 mi/gal in the city.

Great and reliable car!

165,600 miles so far, and the Civic Hybrid is doing great.

gray trouble

bought this car new. first 3 to 4 years were pretty much trouble free, then we noticed rust spots on the hood that have gotten worse. also the tpms had to be replaced on all 4 wheels and the screen cant be cleared, after 5 attemps we just have to live with it. there is a dust cover that has to be removed to change oil. it somehow works its way loose and drags the pavement. i complained to the dealer and they admitted it was a design flaw. but still charged me to replace it.for my overall experience with honda i will advise anyone who asks to stay away from honda vehicles!

Not so happy thhis time

Car which I test drived was firm (what I liked) and literaly glued on the road. That was 2012 model. My Si on the other hand feel very unstable, the back has some lateral movement what feels like on the ice you want to corected constantly with speed over 65. Car also pooled to the left most of the time. So far I had 7 appointments with the dealer. First blame was for electric power steering. now for surface of the freeway and width and profile of the tires ( 17/215/45) They checked alignment twice and every time 1-4 parameters out of specs. So the wide tires are instaled for less stability?Have hard time to buy it. I have read many review on Si but nobody complained about the same problem? While I didn't get much help from dealer, I troubleshoot problems with my friends engineers from Ford. It turns out that two of my tires were defective (conicity). Michelin graciously replaced tires and car is perfect now.

Great While It Lasted

I bought a Honda Civic 6 months ago and it changed my life to be honest, it a was truly a great car! It changed my life and saved my life at the same time. I was in a car accident after 5 months of having it and everybody that showed up for the accident such as fireman’s, ambulances, police, and even had a a helicopter on the way because it was a pretty big accident... well they all said it was a miracle I came out of the car alive. Everything about the car was ruined, the car was totaled! I enjoyed the car for the short time I had it and even put some money in it so it could look nicer. I guess I loved that car and now I’m careless and it drags me down because I used to have a job but after my accident I could not get to work so I lost my job soon after. I could really use 100$ every little bit helps. I know for one thing, my next car will definitely be a Honda! They are slick, great on gas, and safe. - Yourry