The yearly figures on this page are ServiceSage Auto estimates of maintenance plus typical repairs for a Honda Civic driven about 12,000 miles a year in average conditions. They are not quotes, not manufacturer figures, and not an average of what our own users have spent - we do not have enough logged costs to publish that.
How they are built: the year-by-year table is anchored to CarEdge's published 10-year maintenance and repair total for the Civic ($5,632, about $563 a year). Each year follows the Maintenance Minder items that typically come due in it - the note beside each year - with per-service prices checked against RepairPal's averages. The major-repair percentages are estimates, not a measured rate.
Your own number will differ with the engine, mileage, climate, how the car is driven and who does the work.
The service intervals behind each year come from the owner's manual - see the Honda Civic maintenance schedule.
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| Year | Estimated annual maintenance cost |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | $234 |
| Year 2 | $270 |
| Year 3 | $338 |
| Year 4 | $429 |
| Year 5 | $516 |
| Year 6 | $673 |
| Year 7 | $744 |
| Year 8 | $779 |
| Year 9 | $810 |
| Year 10 | $841 |
| Year 11 | $920 |
| Year 12 | $985 |
At 15,000 miles a year and the U.S. average of $4.28 a gallon (EIA, week of Oct 19, 2026), a 2022 Honda Civic sedan 2.0L (EPA 35 mpg combined) burns about $1,836 of gas a year - about $2,585 in California and $1,587 in Texas.
Maintenance + fuel per year: about $2,399 at the U.S. average gas price - this page's $563 average maintenance (years 1-10 of the cost table) plus $1,836 of gas.
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Fuel economy: EPA combined rating (fueleconomy.gov). Gas prices: EIA weekly retail regular gasoline, week of Oct 19, 2026; EIA prices nine states on their own, and every other state uses its EIA regional average. Today's price - no inflation over the years you own it.
| Generation | Engine | Est. annual cost | Known issues | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Gen (2006-2011) | R18A1 1.8L | $380-$520 | A/C condenser failures (~$400-$700); Some early models had cracked engine blocks (warranty extended); Power steering pump wear by 100k mi | Budget buyers who can DIY - cheapest used Civic with parts everywhere |
| 9th Gen (2012-2015) | R18Z1 1.8L | $350-$480 | Very few - refined version of the bulletproof R18; 2012-2013 (5-speed automatic): shift solenoid wear after 150k mi. 2014-2015 switched to a CVT in the MY2014 facelift - treat like the 10th gen for transmission service; Standard wear: tires, brakes, battery | Sweet spot for high-mileage value - pre-turbo; 2012-2013 also pre-CVT (2014-2015 have a CVT) |
| 10th Gen (2016-2021) | L15B7 1.5T / K20C2 2.0L | $420-$580 | Oil dilution on 1.5T (short-trip driving) - TSB resolved most cases; CVT fluid: Honda publishes no fixed mileage for normal driving; the severe-duty override (mountainous, low-speed driving) is every 25,000 mi - it is not "lifetime"; AC compressor failure on some 2016-2018 models | Best fuel economy + modern features - Si and Type R hold value exceptionally |
| 11th Gen (2022-2026) | L15B7 1.5T / K20C2 2.0L | $310-$450 | Too new for long-term data; CVT fluid: Honda publishes no fixed mileage for normal driving; the severe-duty override is every 25,000 mi; Hybrid (2025+) battery: expected 150k-200k+ life | Newest features and best long-term cost outlook - especially hybrid trims |
| Service | DIY cost | Shop cost | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Change (synthetic 0W-20) | $25-$45 | $60-$95 | Every 6,000-10,000 mi (per Minder) |
| Cabin Air Filter | $15-$25 | $40-$70 | Every 15,000-20,000 mi |
| Engine Air Filter | $15-$25 | $35-$60 | Every 30,000 mi |
| Spark Plugs (iridium) | $40-$60 | $140-$220 | Maintenance Minder (no fixed mileage; commonly ~100k, 60k on Type R) |
| CVT Fluid (drain & fill) | $60-$80 | $118-$170 | Maintenance Minder (severe duty: every 25,000 mi) |
| Brake Pads (front) | $55-$90 | $170-$280 | Every 40,000-70,000 mi |
| Brake Pads + Rotors | $110-$200 | $320-$520 | Every 60,000-80,000 mi |
| Brake Fluid Replacement | $15-$25 | $90-$140 | Every 3 years |
| Battery Replacement | $130-$170 | $210-$290 | Every 4-6 years |
| Coolant Flush (Type 2 Blue) | $25-$45 | $110-$170 | Maintenance Minder (no fixed mileage published) |
| Wheel Bearing (one) | $80-$150 | $320-$580 | As needed (~120k+ mi) |
| Strut Replacement (pair) | $140-$280 | $450-$850 | Every 75,000-110,000 mi |
About $563 a year over the first 10 years - $5,632 in total, CarEdge's published 10-year figure for the Civic, which our year-by-year table follows. Year 1 is the cheapest at about $234 (oil and tire rotation); costs climb to about $841 by year 10 and $985 by year 12 as struts, brakes and CVT fluid services come due. RepairPal puts the all-Civic average annual repair cost at $368.
In our estimates the first real jump comes at year 6 (brakes - about $673 that year) and the steepest rise is in years 11-12. Plan for $900 or more a year once you pass 110,000 miles, mostly for struts, wheel bearings and a second CVT fluid service.
By our estimates the 9th-gen Civic (2012-2015) with the 1.8L R18 is the cheapest to own long-term - about $350-$480 a year in maintenance, with no turbocharger. Honda switched the automatic from a 5-speed to a CVT in the MY2014 facelift, so 'no CVT' applies to 2012-2013 only. The 11th-gen hybrid (2025+) is too new for long-term cost data.
No - on CarEdge's published 10-year totals the Corolla comes to $4,434 and the Civic to $5,632, about $1,200 more for the Civic. One schedule difference: Honda's Maintenance Minder schedules CVT fluid changes on the Civic (every 25,000 miles under Honda's severe-duty conditions), while Toyota's guide only inspects the Corolla's CVT fluid under normal driving.
Yes. Honda's owner's manual sets no fixed mileage for normal-duty CVT fluid service - it is Maintenance Minder sub-item 3, so the car tells you when - but it is not a lifetime fill. Honda's own severe-duty figure (mountainous or very low-speed driving) is every 25,000 miles, and some owners use that as a proactive interval. DIY cost is $60-$80 for 3 quarts of Honda HCF-2, a fraction of the cost of a CVT replacement.
By our estimate, doing the routine items yourself (oil, cabin filter, engine air filter, brake pads, spark plugs, CVT fluid) saves about $2,100 over 10 years - roughly 38% off the all-shop bill. Oil changes alone save about $50-$70 each, and DIY iridium spark plugs (Maintenance Minder-driven, commonly around 100,000 miles in practice) save $150 or more over a dealer visit.
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