2023 Honda Civic 5DrFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Large CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
31
MPG
Highway
39
MPG
Combined
35
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
31
Hwy
39
Comb
35
Fuel cost: $1,950/yr
Automatic (AV-S7)
Regular
City
30
Hwy
37
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,050/yr
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
30
Hwy
38
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,050/yr
Automatic (AV-S7)
Regular
City
29
Hwy
37
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
28
Hwy
37
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,200/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
36
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
22
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$2,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
258 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
8.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,924/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,553/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,666/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,773/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,938/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,933/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,396/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,979/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,862/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,906/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 35 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems252 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 252 owner complaints for the 2023 Honda Civic 5Dr. Top reported issues include steering, advanced safety (adas) and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Steering
195
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
32
Electrical System
15
Brakes
13
Wheels & Tires
9
Engine
8
Air Bags
7
Power Train
6

2023 Honda Civic 5Dr problems by category: Steering: 195 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 32 complaints, Electrical System: 15 complaints, Brakes: 13 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 9 complaints, Engine: 8 complaints, Air Bags: 7 complaints, Power Train: 6 complaints.

31
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
18
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 11/02/2024ODI#11623264
Dear Honda Customer Support Team, I want to address an urgent safety concern with my 2023 Honda Civic, which has been affected by the recent recall (NHTSA Recall Number: 24V-744, MFR Campaign ID: SJS…
SteeringFiled: 02/12/2024ODI#11571392
"Sticky" steering is the problem. Not constant but now almost every time I drive the vehicle. Most of my driving is in town so some 30mph - 55mph roads. It happens at any speed in that range. Rather t…
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/16/2024Crash1 InjuryODI#11565830
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated that shortly after the vehicle was purchased brand new, the vehicle would start independently and the doors would unlock independently. Addition…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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