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1983 Honda Civic Wagon 1500 Auto

The 1983 Honda Civic Wagon 1500 Auto is a 63-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 wagon with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $6,518 MSRP.

It makes 63 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 77 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.

The Civic Wagon measures 161.0 inches long on a 91.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,033 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$6,518 ($21,269 *)
Engine
Engine Type1.5L (1487cc) SOHC 12-valve CVCC I4 (EM1)
Displacement1.5 L
Horsepower63 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque77 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC, 12-valve (CVCC: main intake/exhaust valves plus 1 auxiliary pre-chamber valve per cylinder)
Injection Type3-barrel carburetor (CVCC stratified-charge pre-chamber design)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
Recommended FuelUnleaded regular (required -- catalytic-converter equipped)
Dimensions & Weight
Length161 in
Width62 in
Height54 in
Wheelbase91.3 in
Curb Weight2,033 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front36 in
Headroom Rear36 in
Legroom Front40 in
Legroom Rear29 in
Shoulder Room Front50 in
Shoulder Room Rear49 in
Hip Room Front50 in
Hip Room Rear50 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 Honda CIVIC.

9 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 Honda CIVIC

Owner Complaints

9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 Honda CIVIC. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel System7
Gasoline7
Seat Belts1
Tires1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 4, 2001 · Tires
“WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD FLAPPING NOISES COMING FROM FIRESTONE TIRE P155R13, RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD DELAMINATED, DOT HYE5F5A133. *SLC”
Nov 9, 1999 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“FUEL FILLER PIPE HAS CORROSION AND LEAKS. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CREATES A POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE. *AK”
Jul 18, 1999 · Seat Belts
“MY DAUGHTER AND I CANNOT WEAR THE SEAT BLETS IN THIS CAR BECAUSE THEY ARE TOO SHORT AND HONDA WILL NOT MKAE AN EXTENDER. *AK”
Sep 18, 1996 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“GAS TANK FILLER TUBE RUSTED, CAUSING LEAK.”
Jul 19, 1995 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“FUEL TANK FAILURE, FUEL INLET TUBE WAS CORRODED, REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE PART. TT”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 HONDA CIVIC. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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