2018 Honda Civic
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2018 models.

- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Body styles
- 5dr Hatch, DX/LX/EX 4dr Sedan, EX-T/Touring 2dr Coupe, EX-T/Touring 4dr Sedan
- Engines
- 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 158–174 hp
- Transmission
- CVT
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 36 combined · 32 city / 42 hwy
- Length
- 176.8–182.3 in
- Curb weight
- 2,743–2,919 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 36 MPG combined — 32% better than the average 2018 midsize car (27.2 MPG).
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Watch out for
- Many owner complaints756 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 37 for similar models — most often about the steering.
- 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 1). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 25 similar 2018 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2018 Honda Civic is a midsize car offered with 3 engines (1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 178 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,917 lb (5dr Hatch).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 36 MPG combined (32 city / 42 highway), 32% better than the 2018 midsize car average of 27.2 MPG, for an estimated $1,850 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 756 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
What changed for 2018
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2017 Civic — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2017; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2017 Civic →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Alliston, Ontario · Swindon, Wiltshire · Greenburg, Indiana
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2018 Civic configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5dr Hatch | 178 in | 74 in | 56.3 in | 106.3 in | 61 / 61.4 in | 2,917 lb | 62/38 |
| DX/LX/EX 4dr Sedan | 182.3 in | 74 in | 55.9 in | 106.3 in | 61 / 61.4 in | 2,743 lb | 61/39 |
| EX-T/Touring 2dr Coupe | 176.8 in | 74 in | 54.7 in | 106.3 in | 61 / 61.4 in | 2,895 lb | 62/38 |
| EX-T/Touring 4dr Sedan | 182.3 in | 74 in | 55.9 in | 106.3 in | 61 / 61.4 in | 2,919 lb | 62/38 |
| LX 2dr Coupe | 176.8 in | 74 in | 54.7 in | 106.3 in | 61 / 61.4 in | 2,769 lb | 61/39 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 / 42 / 36 | +32% | $1,850 | 247 |
| Civic 2Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 41 / 35 | +30% | $1,900 | 258 |
| Civic 2Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 40 / 35 | +30% | $1,900 | 256 |
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 42 / 35 | +29% | $1,900 | 251 |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 40 / 34 | +47% | $1,950 | 259 |
| Civic 2Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 39 / 34 | +26% | $1,950 | 262 |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 40 / 34 | +25% | $1,950 | 257 |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 38 / 33 | +43% | $2,050 | 269 |
| Civic 5Dr Sport | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 38 / 33 | +43% | $2,500 | 269 |
| Civic 5Dr Sport | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 36 / 32 | +39% | $2,550 | 274 |
| Civic 2Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 39 / 32 | +19% | $2,100 | 278 |
| Civic Si 2Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 38 / 32 | +19% | $2,550 | 279 |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 40 / 32 | +18% | $2,100 | 273 |
| Civic Si 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 38 / 32 | +18% | $2,550 | 279 |
| Civic 5Dr - Type R | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 25 | +8% | $3,300 | 360 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2018 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 9.3% |
| 2018 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 9.5% |
| 2018 Honda Civic 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 9.5% |


Similar 2018 midsize cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Honda Civic (this car) | 36 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2018 Toyota Corolla | 34 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2018 Nissan GT-R | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2018 Toyota Prius | 56 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2018 Mazda 3 | 32 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2018 Subaru Impreza | 32 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2018 Hyundai Elantra | 35 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
Recalls (6)
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger · May 21, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Dec 18, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · May 28, 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V314000 · 135,995 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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 › Owners/Service/Other Manual · Nov 16, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V817000 · 7,016 vehicles
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Steering › Electric Power Assist System · Sep 27, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V663000 · 54 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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 › Labels · Jun 20, 2018
NHTSA campaign 18V421000 · 13 vehicles
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Not every 2018 Honda Civic is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2018 Honda Civic buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Steering — 314 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — 97 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 80 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 33,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Honda Civic. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Civic years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 49 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 32 |
| 2025 Civic | 49 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 2 | 106 |
| 2024 Civic | 36 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 3 | 142 |
| 2023 Civic | 36 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 5 | 336 |
| 2022 Civic | 36 | 183.9 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 961 |
| 2021 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 161 |
| 2020 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 237 |
| 2019 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 459 |
| 2017 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 606 |
| 2016 Civic | 35 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 5 | 1,083 |
| 2015 Civic | 44 | 178 in | Not rated | 1 | 394 |
| 2014 Civic | 44 | 178 in | Not rated | 2 | 268 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →