Maintenance & repair cost
Honda Civic Maintenance & Repair Cost
The Honda Civic averages $368 a year in repair and maintenance costs, which is 30% below the typical compact cars. Here is what that covers, how it ranks, and the problem areas most likely to drive the bill.
Data updated June 2026
- Avg. annual cost
- $368
- compact cars average
- $526
- Reliability rating
- high
- Segment rank
- #3 of 36
Repairs + maintenance, per year
30% cheaper
RepairPal rating
compact cars
Cost of ownership
How much does a Honda Civic cost to maintain?
Independent repair data puts the Honda Civic at about $368 per year in combined repair and maintenance spending. The average compact cars runs about $526, so the Honda Civic is 30% cheaper than a typical rival to keep on the road.
RepairPal rates the Honda Civic's overall reliability high and ranks it #3 of 36 in the compact cars class. A lower cost usually tracks with fewer and less severe repairs, but it is an average across every model year.
What drives the cost
The problems most likely to show up on a repair bill
Across the model years we track, these are the most frequently reported Honda Civic problem areas — the categories most likely to turn into a real expense:
Steering
- Complaints
- 1,539
- Years affected
- 9
- Worst year
- 2022
Unknown Or Other
- Complaints
- 220
- Years affected
- 9
- Worst year
- 2018
Electrical System
- Complaints
- 175
- Years affected
- 7
- Worst year
- 2020
Forward Collision Avoidance
- Complaints
- 75
- Years affected
- 5
- Worst year
- 2020
How to read this
Averages describe the model — the VIN describes the car
Annual-cost and reliability figures come from independent repair data aggregated across many vehicles. They are a strong way to compare one model against another, but a single Honda Civic can cost far more if it was neglected, wrecked, or has an open recall. Use the estimate to shortlist, then confirm the specific car with its VIN.
Source trail
Where this Honda Civic data comes from
VinExposed combines model-level research with the vehicle-specific history you get from a VIN. Reliability scores and complaint patterns come from Auto Reliability Index's Honda Civic research, which analyzes NHTSA records and independent repair data.
Recall counts describe a model year, not the repair status of one car. Confirm the exact VIN with the official NHTSA recall lookup and a vehicle-history report before buying.
Buyer questions
Honda Civic research FAQ
How much does it cost to maintain a Honda Civic per year?
A Honda Civic averages about $368 per year in repair and maintenance costs across parts and labor, versus roughly $526 for a typical compact cars. Actual cost depends on the year, mileage, condition and where it is serviced.
Is the Honda Civic expensive to repair?
Compared with similar vehicles, the Honda Civic is 30% cheaper to maintain than the compact cars average, and its overall reliability is rated "high".
Does a low maintenance cost mean a specific Honda Civic is a safe buy?
No. A segment average describes the model, not one car. A cheap-to-maintain model can still hide a salvage title, odometer rollback, flood damage or unfinished recall work. Always run the VIN before you buy.
Check the actual car
Model research narrows the list. The VIN confirms the car.
Check title brands, accidents, odometer history, auction records and recall status for the specific Honda Civic you are considering.