Honda models compared
The Honda Civic has the best EPA rating of the group, up to 36 mpg combined for a gasoline version. The Honda Civic averages the fewest owner complaints per year on sale (53).
| # | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Civic | 2008–2024 | 36 | 53 | 35 |
| 2 | Honda Accord | 2008–2024 | 33 | 68 | 41 |
| 3 | Honda CR-V | 2008–2024 | 30 | 82 | 47 |
Honda models at a glance
- Honda Civic, 2008–2024: up to 36 mpg combined; 8,229 NHTSA complaints, most about the steering; 35 recall campaigns. Most complaints per year on sale: 2022; fewest: 2011.
- Honda Accord, 2008–2024: up to 33 mpg combined; 12,040 NHTSA complaints, most about the electrical system; 41 recall campaigns. Most complaints per year on sale: 2018; fewest: 2011.
- Honda CR-V, 2008–2024: up to 30 mpg combined; 12,212 NHTSA complaints, most about the engine; 47 recall campaigns. Most complaints per year on sale: 2018; fewest: 2009.
Honda recalls by year
Across these models, NHTSA recall campaigns peak with the 2019 model year (31 campaigns), counting each campaign once per year. Data as of October 2026.
| Model year | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 17 |
What Honda owners report most
Across the Honda models we cover, the components owners name most often in NHTSA complaints are electrical system (5,041 mentions), engine (4,366 mentions) and steering (4,200 mentions), counting the three most-reported components of each model. A complaint can name several components, and owners' reports are not verified, so use the table as a pointer to what to ask about, not as a verdict on a model.
| Model | Most-reported components |
|---|---|
| Honda Civic | Steering (2,501), Air bags (989), Electrical system (789) |
| Honda Accord | Electrical system (2,472), Engine (2,121), Forward collision avoidance (1,350) |
| Honda CR-V | Engine (2,245), Electrical system (1,780), Steering (1,699) |
Honda fuel cost per year
Fuel cost is the quickest way to compare these models on running costs. At the September 2026 national average price, the Honda Civic is the cheapest to fuel of the group, at about $1,810 a year for 15,000 miles in its 2024 model year, and the Honda CR-V the most expensive at about $2,180 in 2024. Each figure uses the most efficient priced version of the latest model year we cover, so versions with larger engines cost more.
| Model | Model year | Combined mpg | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 2024 | 36 | $1,810 |
| Honda Accord | 2024 | 32 | $2,040 |
| Honda CR-V | 2024 | 30 | $2,180 |
Decode a Honda VIN
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FAQ
Which Honda model has the best gas mileage?
Of the models we cover, the Honda Civic has the highest EPA rating for a gasoline version: 36 mpg combined.
Which Honda model has the fewest complaints?
Averaged over its model years, the Honda Civic has the fewest NHTSA owner complaints per year on sale (53); the Honda CR-V has the most complaints in total (12,212).