2011 Honda Civic MPG
The 2011 Honda Civic gets 21–26 mpg in the city and 29–35 on the highway (24–29 combined), across the 3 gasoline versions the EPA rated.
The most efficient pairs the 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive, at 29 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive and is rated 24 mpg combined. The EPA also rated hybrid and natural-gas versions, the best at 41 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2010 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Hybrid | 1.3 L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 39 | 43 | 41 | Regular · 217 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | Regular · 306 g CO₂/mi |
| Civic | 1.8 L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 35 | 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 |
2011 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 2011 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.
2011 Honda Civic specs
2011 Honda Civic buyers could choose between 3 engines, according to EPA records: 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. The EPA classes it as a subcompact car.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 L | 4 | Manual 5-spd; Automatic 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 |
2011 Honda Civic problems
Owners have filed 171 complaints about the 2011 Honda Civic with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Air bags are the most-reported area (23% of component mentions), followed by service brakes (12%) and electrical system (7%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 11 complaints a year: fewer than the 2010 (24 a year) and the 2012 (31 a year).
It has the fewest complaints per year on sale of any Honda Civic model year from 2008 to 2024.
Of the 171, 22 mention a crash, 5 a fire and 17 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 52 | 23% |
| Service brakes | 26 | 12% |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 10% |
| Electrical system | 16 | 7% |
| Visibility/wiper | 13 | 6% |
| Structure | 10 | 4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 4% |
| Visibility | 8 | 4% |
| Engine | 7 | 3% |
| Seat belts | 7 | 3% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 7 | 3% |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 2% |
| Seats | 5 | 2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 2% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2% |
| Power train | 4 | 2% |
| Steering | 4 | 2% |
| Wheels | 4 | 2% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 1% |
| Tires | 3 | 1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 2 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 2 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
The contact owned a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to park in a parking lot, he was blinded by the sun and collided with the circular concrete base of a parking lot light on private property. …
Each time I applied brakes I would hear a scraping sound in sync with a point or span of tire rotation. Then as I was attempting to stop at a red light the brakes failed. …
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Honda Civic. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. …
2011 Honda Civic recalls
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2011 Honda Civic.
The most recent, campaign 19V502000 from June 2019, concerns air bags.
Air bags account for 8 of the 9 campaigns, more than any other area.
11V176000 · March 15, 2011 · Gasoline fuel system
Problem: TO PREVENT FUEL FROM LEAKING OUT OF A VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK INTO THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER IN THE EVENT A ROLL-OVER INCIDENT OCCURS, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE IS EQUIPPED WITH A ROLL OVER VALVE (ROV). DUE TO IMPROPER ULTRASONIC WELDING OF THE PLASTIC CASE THAT HOUSES THE ROV WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP MODULE, THE CASE MATERIAL MAY BREAK OR CRACK, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ROV TO SEPARATE FROM THE CASE AND FAIL TO FUNCTION, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF FUEL LEAKAGE IN A ROLL-OVER INCIDENT.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE MODULE FREE OF CHARGE.
| 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 crash-tested 3 versions of the 2011 Honda Civic; the best overall score is 3 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-door FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Hybrid (IMA) 4-door FWD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| 4-door FWD | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
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. Among other 2011 models in the EPA's subcompact cars class, the 2011 Nissan Altima (26 mpg) comes closest on combined fuel economy.
| 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 |
| 2014 | 44 | 298 | 23 | 2 |
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FAQ
Is the 2011 Civic a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2011 Honda Civic has 11 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (the fewest of its 17 model years), 9 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 3 stars and up to 41 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2011 Civic problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are air bags (52), service brakes (26) and electrical system (16). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2011 Civic have?
NHTSA lists 9 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 2011 Civic get?
The EPA rates the gasoline versions at 24–29 mpg combined (21–26 city, 29–35 highway). The hybrid and natural-gas versions reach up to 41 mpg combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2011 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).