Honda Civic HX

19962002 · 12 configurations

Lowest
31
Average
33
Best
36

The Honda Civic HX has been tested by the EPA across 12 different configurations spanning model years 1996 through 2002. Over this period, the Civic HX has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 31 MPG to 36 MPG, with an overall average of 33 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2002
34
2001
34
2000
33
1999
33
1998
34
1996
36

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Civic HX) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Honda Civic HX. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Honda Honda Civic/CRX, del Sol grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,812
Total Deaths
1,447

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
12.9%
Fire Occurrence
1.9%
Speeding Involved
21.5%
DUI Involved
21.9%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

71%
Front
21%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes94
Fatalities
82
Deaths/Crash
0.87
2022
Fatal Crashes123
Fatalities
90
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2021
Fatal Crashes152
Fatalities
130
Deaths/Crash
0.86
2020
Fatal Crashes189
Fatalities
150
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2019
Fatal Crashes138
Fatalities
126
Deaths/Crash
0.91
2018
Fatal Crashes183
Fatalities
153
Deaths/Crash
0.84
2017
Fatal Crashes203
Fatalities
162
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2016
Fatal Crashes278
Fatalities
223
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2015
Fatal Crashes231
Fatalities
169
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2014
Fatal Crashes221
Fatalities
162
Deaths/Crash
0.73

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2002
1
2001
12
2000
3
1998
3
1996
17
Critical
Moderate
Advisory