DecodedCars2022 Honda Civic
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Body styles
- 1.5l 4dr Sedan, 1.5l 5dr Hatch, 2.0l 4dr Sedan, 2.0l 5dr Hatch
- Engines
- 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl
- Horsepower
- 158–200 hp
- Transmission
- CVT, 6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 36 combined · 33 city / 42 hwy
- Length
- 179.1–183.9 in
- Curb weight
- 2,895–3,067 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 4 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 36 MPG combined — 33% better than the average 2022 midsize car (27.1 MPG).
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Modest powerUp to 200 hp, versus about 252 hp for similar 2022 models.
- Many owner complaints961 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 34 for similar models — most often about the steering.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 26 similar 2022 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2022 Honda Civic is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (1.5L 4-cyl turbo and 2.0L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,067 lb (1.5l 4dr Sedan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 36 MPG combined (33 city / 42 highway), 33% better than the 2022 midsize car average of 27.1 MPG, for an estimated $1,850 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 961 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the steering.
What changed for 2022
- New body dimensions: 5.9 in longer, wheelbase +1.6 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine dropped: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Compared with 2021; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2021 Civic →
Trims, performance & features
Engine158 hp2.0L 4-cyl
Engine180–200 hp1.5L turbo 4-cyl
TransmissionCVT · 6-speed manual
Seating5 seats · 2 rows
Trims
SportTouringSport TouringSI / SI HPTEX
Safety & driver-assist features
Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Forward collision warningStandard
Blind-spot monitoringStandard
Rear cross-traffic alertStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Lane keeping assistStandard
Adaptive cruise controlStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard
LED headlightsYes
Built in: Alliston, Ontario · Greensburg, Indiana
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2022 Civic configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5l 4dr Sedan | 183.9 in | 70.9 in | 55.9 in | 107.9 in | 61 / 62.2 in | 3,067 lb | 60/40 |
| 1.5l 5dr Hatch | 179.1 in | 70.9 in | 55.9 in | 107.5 in | 61 / 62.2 in | 2,998 lb | 61/39 |
| 2.0l 4dr Sedan | 183.9 in | 70.9 in | 55.9 in | 107.9 in | 61 / 62.2 in | 2,939 lb | 60/40 |
| 2.0l 5dr Hatch | 179.1 in | 70.9 in | 55.9 in | 107.5 in | 61 / 62.2 in | 2,895 lb | 61/39 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 / 42 / 36 | +33% | $1,850 | 243 |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 40 / 35 | +29% | $1,900 | 254 |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 39 / 35 | +42% | $1,900 | 258 |
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 38 / 34 | +25% | $1,950 | 260 |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 37 / 33 | +22% | $2,050 | 266 |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 37 / 33 | +34% | $2,050 | 267 |
| Civic 5Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 38 / 33 | +34% | $2,050 | 269 |
| Civic 5Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 37 / 32 | +30% | $2,100 | 277 |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 37 / 31 | +26% | $2,150 | 282 |
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 37 / 31 | +14% | $2,650 | 285 |
| Civic 5Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 36 / 29 | +18% | $2,300 | 304 |
7/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
7/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Save $2,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
27.1 MPG2022 Midsize Cars average
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 9.5% |
StandardElectronic stability control
StandardForward collision warning
StandardLane departure warning
Similar 2022 midsize cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Honda Civic (this car) | 36 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2022 Toyota Corolla | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2022 Honda Accord | 47 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2022 Toyota Camry | 52 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2022 Toyota Prius | 56 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
| 2022 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Subaru Impreza | 32 MPG | ★★★★★ | 1 |
Recalls (4)
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger · May 21, 2026
NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- Risk
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Steering · Oct 3, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
- Risk
- Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger · Feb 1, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · 750,114 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
- Risk
- An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Steering › Rack And Pinion · Oct 19, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V704000 · 264,567 vehicles
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
- Risk
- A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
Not every 2022 Honda Civic is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
961Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
35Involved a crash
3Involved a fire
20Injuries reported
27,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2022 Honda Civic buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Steering — 802 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
- Lane Departure › Assist — 63 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 54 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 27,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Honda Civic. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Civic years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 49 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 1 | 32 |
| 2025 Civic | 49 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 2 | 106 |
| 2024 Civic | 36 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 3 | 142 |
| 2023 Civic | 36 | 183.9 in | Not rated | 5 | 336 |
| 2021 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 161 |
| 2020 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 237 |
| 2019 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 459 |
| 2018 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 756 |
| 2017 Civic | 36 | 178 in | ★★★★★ | 6 | 606 |
| 2016 Civic | 35 | 182.3 in | Not rated | 5 | 1,083 |
| 2015 Civic | 44 | 178 in | Not rated | 1 | 394 |
| 2014 Civic | 44 | 178 in | Not rated | 2 | 268 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Honda. How we calculate this →