2021 Honda Civic Depreciation
A 5-year-old 2021 Honda Civic has lost about 11.6% of its roughly $23,100 original value. In the 2026 source cohort, it typically listed for around $21,438, with most listings between $18,634 and $25,453. Listed examples average 65,990 miles.
2021 Honda Civic Price by Mileage
What buyers actually pay at different odometer readings.
How Mileage Affects 2021 Honda Civic Price
Each dot is a real listing — price plotted against odometer reading.
| Mileage | Median price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Under 30k mi | $24,998 | 21 |
| 30k–50k mi | $24,500 | 65 |
| 50k–75k mi | $21,497 | 80 |
| 75k–100k mi | $20,186 | 58 |
| 100k–130k mi | $17,296 | 26 |
| Over 130k mi | $17,296 | 7 |
What's a Good Price for a 2021 Honda Civic?
Great deal
Under $19,795
Typical
$19,795–$24,000
Overpriced
Above $24,000
Based on the middle 50% of listings — always adjust for mileage and condition.
Price Spread
Range across 257 listings.
Half of all listings fall between $19,795 and $24,000, with a median of $21,990.
Ownership & Condition
Across 257 2021 Honda Civic listings.
Accident-free
100%
One-owner
30%
Avg owners
1.9
Personal use
20%
Certified (CPO)
1.2%
2021 Honda Civic Efficiency & Specs
EPA fuel-economy and powertrain data.
Combined
34 MPG
City / Hwy
30 / 39
Fuel / year
$1,850
Fuel
Regular
Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
EPA class
Midsize Cars
Depreciation by Trim
See how each 2021 Honda Civic trim holds its value.
| Trim | Fuel | MSRP | Median Resale | Depreciation | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type R Touring | Gasoline | $37,495 | $39,868 | 6.5% | 17 |
| Sport | Gasoline | $23,100 | $21,002 | 9.6% | 84 |
| LX | Gasoline | $21,050 | $19,473 | 10.1% | 29 |
| EX | Gasoline | $24,500 | $21,774 | 16.1% | 47 |
| EX-L | Gasoline | $25,400 | $20,509 | 18.2% | 11 |
| Sport Touring | Gasoline | $29,200 | $24,314 | 19.7% | 10 |
How the 2021 Honda Civic Compares to Other Years
At 11.6% depreciation, the 2021 Honda Civic sits among its neighbors on the depreciation curve. The one-year-newer 2022 has lost 9.6% (around $23,493), so stepping up a model year costs roughly $2,055 more. The older 2020 sits at 16.4% (around $19,455), so dropping back a year saves about $1,983. Buying one model year newer or older is one of the easiest ways to trade purchase price against age and remaining warranty.
Safety Ratings
NHTSA crash test ratings for the 2021 Honda Civic.
Known Issues & Complaints
132 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls reported.
STEERING
55 complaintsVehicle: 2021 Honda Civic Mileage: Approximately 58,000 miles Over the past couple of months, I have experienced a steering issue that appears to be worsening. While driving at highway speeds, the steering wheel intermittently feels as thou
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
15 complaintsThere is a warning flash to brake when there is no vehicle or anything in front or alongside. This has happened several times. I am concerned if vehicle is safe to drive.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13 complaintsThe infotainment system in these vehicles is poor when using the navigation. Having the phone connected via wire will cause the phone and infotainment system to malfunction constantly causing restarts and making the mobile device extremely
SERVICE BRAKES
10 complaintsThe contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 37 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine, master cylinder, and adaptive cruise control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a
AIR BAGS
8 complaintsThe contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5 complaintsCruise control does not disengage upon electronic parking brake being engaged while moving, causing the car to accelerate aggressively after the brake is released. While it does disengage after enough speed is lost, it should disengage imme
Top Issues
- STEERING
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- SERVICE BRAKES
- AIR BAGS
Buyer Red Flags
- !Recall 23V458000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC): Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener t
- !Recall 24V064000 (AIR BAGS): 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, Insi
- !Recall 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE): 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, MD
- !Recall 26V332000 (AIR BAGS): 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, 20
2021 Honda Civic Listings
Real 2021 Civic listings on the market now.
$21,576
Certified2021 EX · Platinum White Pearl
54,624 mi · Pompano Beach, FL
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$19,990
2021 LX · Silver
59,328 mi · Chicago, IL
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$19,990
2021 LX · Blue
63,930 mi · Buffalo, NY
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$22,590
2021 Sport · Black
68,336 mi · Sacramento, CA
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$19,990
2021 LX · Silver
71,184 mi · Charlotte, NC
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$19,173
Certified2021 EX · Lunar Silver Metallic
73,512 mi · Toms River, NJ
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Live dealer listings, refreshed periodically. Prices and availability change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2021 Honda Civic worth?
A 2021 Honda Civic is typically worth around $21,438, with most listings falling between $18,634 and $25,453. The single biggest swing factor is mileage — listed examples average about 65,990 miles, and each additional 10,000 miles shaves a few percent off the price. Condition, accident history, trim, and how many owners a car has had move the number from there. Treat the median as a fair starting point and adjust up for a clean, low-mileage, one-owner car or down for higher mileage and any reported damage.
How much has the 2021 Honda Civic depreciated?
The 2021 Honda Civic has lost about 11.6% of its original $23,100 base MSRP — roughly $2,680 in value, after adjusting listing prices to typical mileage for the age. Most of a car's lifetime depreciation happens in its earliest years, so a vehicle of this age has usually weathered the steepest part of the curve already. That's what makes a well-kept example at this age an efficient buy: you let the original owner absorb the fastest depreciation, then enjoy a much slower decline from here.
How many miles does a used 2021 Civic have?
Listed 2021 Civics average about 65,990 miles, with most between 37,385 and 96,290. As a rule of thumb, "average" mileage for any car is roughly 12,000 miles per year of age, so compare a specific listing against that benchmark. A below-average odometer commands a premium and an above-average one a discount, but a higher-mileage car with complete service records and one owner can be a better buy than a low-mileage car with gaps in its history. Consistent maintenance does more for a car's remaining lifespan than a low number on the odometer alone.
What is a good price for a 2021 Honda Civic?
For a 2021 Honda Civic, anything under $19,795 is a strong deal, $19,795 to $24,000 is the typical range where most cars trade, and above $24,000 is on the expensive side — those higher prices usually buy lower mileage, a certified warranty, or a premium trim. Always weigh the asking price against the car's specific mileage and condition rather than the sticker alone: a slightly higher price for a clean, one-owner, accident-free example is often money well spent. And treat a listing priced well below the range as a prompt to dig deeper — unusually cheap cars almost always have a reason, whether it's high mileage, accident history, or a branded title.
Methodology
Figures for the 2021 Honda Civic are computed from 199 real used-car listings. Each asking price is normalized to a standard 12,000 miles per year for the car's age, adjusted by a 5% asking-to-sale estimate, and compared against the original base MSRP for that VIN's trim. Full methodology. Updated August 2026.