2010 Honda Civic MPG
EPA ratings for the 2010 Honda Civic run from 21–26 mpg in town to 29–36 on the highway, or 24–29 combined, depending on which of its 3 gasoline versions you look at.
The most efficient pairs the 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, at 29 mpg combined. At the other end, the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive manages 24 mpg combined, 5 mpg less. The EPA also rated hybrid and natural-gas versions, the best at 42 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2009 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Hybrid | 1.3 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 | 45 | 42 | Regular · 212 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 36 | 29 | Regular · 306 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Regular · 306 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic CNG | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 36 | 28 | CNG · 251 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | Premium · 370 g CO₂/mi |
2010 Honda Civic fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2010 Honda Civic costs about $2,250 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (29 mpg combined), or roughly 15 cents a mile.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2010 Honda Civic specs
The EPA lists 3 engine choices for the 2010 Honda Civic: 1.8 L 4-cyl, 1.3 L 4-cyl hybrid and 2.0 L 4-cyl. It came with continuously variable (CVT), automatic and manual transmissions, with front-wheel drive. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Subcompact Cars" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 L | 4 | Automatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 3 |
| 1.3 L hybrid | 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 1 |
| 2.0 L | 4 | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 1 |
2010 Honda Civic problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 412 owner complaints about the 2010 Honda Civic.
Air bags are the most-reported area (20% of component mentions), followed by service brakes (13%) and structure (9%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 24 complaints a year: about as many as the 2009 (24 a year) and more than the 2011 (11 a year).
That ranks 13th of 17 Honda Civic model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 412, 32 mention a crash, 5 a fire and 23 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 101 | 20% |
| Service brakes | 66 | 13% |
| Structure | 44 | 9% |
| Unknown or other | 39 | 8% |
| Visibility/wiper | 35 | 7% |
| Electrical system | 32 | 6% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 23 | 4% |
| Engine | 21 | 4% |
| Visibility | 21 | 4% |
| Steering | 20 | 4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 3% |
| Suspension | 14 | 3% |
| Power train | 13 | 3% |
| Wheels | 13 | 3% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 2% |
| Tires | 10 | 2% |
| Seat belts | 8 | 2% |
| Seats | 6 | 1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 5 | <1% |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | <1% |
| Equipment | 4 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 2 | <1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | <1% |
| Other fuel system | 1 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 1 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
Driving on the highway, smooth road, hit nothing and the entire driver side airbags deployed.
MY BRAKES WILL BE STUCK (I COULD NOT APPLY THE BRAKE) WHEN I SUDDENLY PRESS DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDLY. I HAD THIS ISSUE WHEN I BOUGHT IT NEW. …
The paint on this blue Honda Civic 2010 has been wearing away for years. There’s chips of paint missing on the hood. …
2010 Honda Civic recalls
The 2010 Honda Civic has been the subject of 8 recall campaigns.
The most recent, campaign 19V502000 from June 2019, concerns air bags.
All 8 campaigns concern air bags.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Civic years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V502000 | June 27, 2019 | Air bags | 2008–2011 |
| 19V378000 | May 16, 2019 | Air bags | 2008–2011 |
| 18V661000 | September 27, 2018 | Air bags | 2010–2011 |
| 18V268000 | April 26, 2018 | Air bags | 2008–2011 |
| 18V042000 | January 9, 2018 | Air bags | 2009–2011 |
| 17V545000 | August 31, 2017 | Air bags | 2008–2011 |
| 17V030000 | January 10, 2017 | Air bags | 2008–2011 |
| 16V346000 | May 24, 2016 | Air bags | 2008–2011 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash ratings for the 2010 Honda Civic.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Honda Civics can be compared fairly.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 42 | 987 | 52 | 7 |
| 2009 | 42 | 426 | 24 | 8 |
| 2010 | 42 | 412 | 24 | 8 |
| 2011 | 41 | 171 | 11 | 9 |
| 2012 | 44 | 474 | 31 | 4 |
| 2013 | 44 | 329 | 23 | 0 |
Every Honda Civic model year compared →
FAQ
Is the 2010 Civic a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2010 Honda Civic has 24 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (13th most of 17 model years), 8 recall campaigns and up to 42 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2010 Civic problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are air bags (101), service brakes (66) and structure (44). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2010 Civic have?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Civic get?
The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 24–29 mpg combined (21–26 city, 29–36 highway). The hybrid and natural-gas versions reach up to 42 mpg combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Civic per year?
About $2,250 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).