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Used Honda Civic: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Honda Civic from 2010 to 2025, across 4 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $6,500 to $27,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2015, 2019–2025. Look harder at or skip 2016–2018.
2022–2025 Honda Civic
A mature, refined compact car with a well-designed cabin.
Years to target: 2022–2025. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $23,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~50,000 |
| 2023 | $24,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2024 | $25,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~30,000 |
| 2025 | $27,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~20,000 |
Worth knowing
- The base 2.0-liter is adequate but not quick, and used prices stay high because demand is strong.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the EX: it adds the 1.5L turbo, blind-spot monitoring, a sunroof, heated seats and dual-zone climate over the LX and Sport. Hybrid versions arrived for 2025.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2022).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2022).
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2024–2025 · $22,000–$23,000
- Toyota Prius 2021–2022 · $22,000–$25,000
- Honda Accord 2023–2024 · $24,500–$27,000
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2016–2021 Honda Civic
A roomy, fun-to-drive compact with Si and Type R versions for enthusiasts.
Years to target: 2019–2021. Look harder at or skip: 2016–2018. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $14,000 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2017 | $15,000 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~105,000 |
| 2018 | $16,000 | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2019 | $17,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2020 | $18,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~75,000 |
| 2021 | $19,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Skip 2016–2018. On cars with the 1.5-liter turbo, fuel can get into the engine oil in cold climates. Confirm Honda's fix was done.
- Air conditioning condenser failures were common in early years, so confirm the system blows cold before buying.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the EX (EX-T for 2016 to 2018): it adds the 1.5L turbo, CarPlay, a sunroof and heated seats over the LX. Honda Sensing became standard on every trim from 2019.
On the test drive
Ask whether the CVT fluid has been changed, and feel for shudder or hesitation when pulling away. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2019, optional from 2016.
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from 2019, optional from 2016.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2021–2022 · $17,500–$18,500
- Toyota Prius 2018–2019 · $17,000–$19,000
- Acura ILX 2015, 2017 · $16,000–$19,500
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2012–2015 Honda Civic
An efficient, practical compact with a sporty Si version and a hybrid model.
Years to target: 2012–2015. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $9,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2013 | $10,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2014 | $10,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2015 | $10,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
Worth knowing
- The 2012 cabin felt cheap, and the 2013 refresh noticeably improved the interior, ride and safety.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2013 or newer EX: those years added a standard backup camera and Bluetooth, and the EX brings a sunroof, alloy wheels and keyless entry over the LX.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2012–2013 · $9,000–$9,500
- Acura TSX 2013 · $10,000
- Lexus CT 2011 · $10,500
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2010–2011 Honda Civic
A dependable compact sedan with good fuel economy and an efficient four-cylinder engine.
Years to target: 2010–2011. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $6,500 | Target | 3 of 5 | ~155,000 |
| 2011 | $7,000 | Target | 3 of 5 | ~145,000 |
Worth knowing
- Air conditioning compressor failures are a known issue, and Civic Hybrid battery packs often lose capacity with age.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the EX: it adds a sunroof, alloy wheels and upgraded audio over the LX. The LX is a fine budget pick, while the Si offers a fun manual and stronger engine.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Honda Fit 2011–2012 · $6,000–$6,500
- Scion xD 2011–2012 · $6,000–$7,000
- Toyota Yaris 2012–2014 · $6,500–$7,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.