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2016 Honda Civic Coupe LX 6MT

The 2016 Honda Civic Coupe LX 6MT is a 143-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,050 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.

It makes 143 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 129 lb-ft of torque at 4300 rpm, spinning to a 6,700 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (31 mpg combined).

The Civic Coupe measures 177.9 inches long on a 103.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,754 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$19,050 ($25,797 *)
MSRP with Destination$19,885 ($26,928 *)
Destination Charge$835
Engine
Engine Type1.8L SOHC i-VTEC I4
Displacement1.8 L
Horsepower143 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque129 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
Redline6,700 rpm
Valvetrain16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC
Bore and Stroke81 x 87.3
Compression Ratio10.6 : 1
Injection TypeMulti-Point Fuel Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
1st Gear3.143 (37 mph **)
2nd Gear1.87 (62 mph **)
3rd Gear1.235 (94 mph **)
4th Gear0.949 (122 mph **)
5th Gear0.727 (159 mph **)
Reverse3.308
Final Drive4.29
Fuel Economy
City28 MPG
Highway36 MPG
Combined31 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Tank Capacity13.2 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionIndependent Multi-Link
Front Stabilizer Bar19.0 mm
Rear Stabilizer Bar17.0 mm
Turning Diameter35.5 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc10.3 in disc
Rear Brake Disc7.9 in drum
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16 in (full covers)
Wheels Rear16 in (full covers)
Tires FrontP205/55R16
Tires RearP205/55R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length177.9 in
Width69 in
Height55 in
Wheelbase103.2 in
Front Track59 in
Rear Track59.9 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft³
Curb Weight2,754 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)61% / 39%
Interior
Headroom Front38.1 in
Headroom Rear34.3 in
Legroom Front42.2 in
Legroom Rear30.8 in
Shoulder Room Front55.1 in
Shoulder Room Rear52.2 in
Hip Room Front53.2 in
Hip Room Rear49 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (9.3 % risk)
Tested variant: 2016 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2016 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Honda CIVIC. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

May 21, 2026 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

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.

Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 26V332000

Dec 18, 2023 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

NHTSA campaign 23V858000

Oct 11, 2016 · PARKING BRAKE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.

Consequence: If the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.

NHTSA campaign 16V725000

Jul 11, 2016 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Consequence: If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KB8.

NHTSA campaign 16V526000

Feb 9, 2016 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic vehicles manufactured September 22, 2015, to February 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0L engines. The affected vehicles have engines with piston assemblies that may have been manufactured without a piston wrist pin circlip or with an incorrectly installed piston wrist pin circlip.

Consequence: If a circlip is missing or incorrectly installed, the piston wrist pin may not be secure and may drift and damage the engine cylinder causing the engine to seize, and increasing the risk of a crash or a fire.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the piston assemblies and damaged engine components, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in the Summer of 2016. Owners were mailed an interim notification beginning March 31, 2016, and will be mailed a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JX9.

NHTSA campaign 16V074000

1,082 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Honda CIVIC

Owner Complaints

1,082 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Honda CIVIC (36 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 13 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Steering446
Unknown Or Other253
Electrical System119
Engine95
Service Brakes94
Structure48
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 14, 2026 · Steering
“Power steering rack needs replacement. No damage cause by myself. Later models of the same vehicle have recalls on the power steering rack. The steering wheel will “stick” when driving and i’ll have…”
Sep 27, 2026 · Steering
“When driving at highway speeds/long distances, steering occasionally gets stiffer to the point where it will stick and require more force to free. This leads to overcorrections and constant…”
Sep 10, 2026 · Steering
“When the Honda Civic has been driven long enough for the steering to get warm, at highway speeds, the steering wheel will stick in position instead of centering itself. Manual adjustment has to be…”
Sep 8, 2026 · Steering
“Mostly during warm weather and driving over 45MPH the steering gets sticky. When attempting to use a little pressure to make a slight correction to keep the care centered in the lane the steering…”
Sep 2, 2026 · Steering
“The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel jerked, and the steering wheel was sticking. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure…”

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 2016 HONDA CIVIC. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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