2010 Honda Civic MPG
24–42 mpg combined across 5 EPA-rated versions. Best: Civic Hybrid (FWD, 1.3L 4-cyl) at 40 city / 45 hwy / 42 combined; lowest: Civic (2.0L 4-cyl, M6) at 24.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Hybrid (Hybrid) | 1.3L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 40 | 45 | 42 | $1,600 |
| Civic | 1.8L 4-cyl | A5 | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Civic | 1.8L 4-cyl | M5 | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Civic CNG (CNG) | 1.8L 4-cyl | A5 | FWD | 24 | 36 | 28 | $1,650 |
| Civic | 2.0L 4-cyl | M6 | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 |
How it compares
- 2010 Subcompact Cars: class average 22 mpg over 118 versions; best Civic +20.0.
- 2009: 42 mpg best (no change).
- 2011: 41 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $1,600–$3,400 a year ($1,800 difference).
- 2026 model: 49 mpg best (+7).
Safety
413 owner complaints: Air Bags 100, Service Brakes 90, Structure 44, Unknown Or Other 39. Crashes 32, fires 5, injuries 33, deaths 47.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 100 | 24% |
| Service Brakes | 90 | 22% |
| Structure | 44 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 39 | 9% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 35 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 32 | 8% |
| Hydraulic | 23 | 6% |
| Engine | 21 | 5% |
Recent owner reports: Air Bags
“I hit a bumb and my engine started smoking and then airbag triggered on both driver and passenger side”
“Driving on the highway, smooth road, hit nothing and the entire driver side airbags deployed.”
“The contact owns a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 20 MPH, the driver-side air bag curtain deployed without any impact, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and struck the curb on the passenger side. The inside of the vehicle was damaged due to the deployment of the air bag. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
8 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 19V502000 |
| May 16, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 19V378000 |
| Sep 27, 2018 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 18V661000 |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 18V268000 |
| Jan 9, 2018 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 18V042000 |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 17V545000 |
| Jan 10, 2017 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 17V030000 |
| May 24, 2016 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 16V346000 |