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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
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| Body Style | Sports |
| Base Price | $38,160–$47,463 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2019 Honda Civic Type R is a sports that earns a Carivo score of 8.2/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Performance at 9.0/10, while Value at 7.4/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. Reliability stands out at 8.7/10. The Civic Type R nameplate has earned that score through its track record and a comparatively clean recall sheet. Safety lands at 8.1/10 — solid, though some rivals offer more advanced driver-assist features as standard. Confirm official results for your trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Few rivals match it for performance: 9.0/10. Expect handling and power delivery that make this one of the more entertaining sportss to actually drive. At 7.7/10 for technology, the infotainment and driver-assist package does its job without setting benchmarks — check which features cost extra on lower trims.
Priced from $38,160–$47,463, 23 MPG, seating 5, the Honda Civic Type R sits in the mid-market bracket of the sports segment. At 7.4/10 for value, it delivers fair pricing for what's on offer, though the best alternatives in this price range score slightly higher. At 7 years old, resale value, parts availability, and whether a successor model has improved on its weak points are all worth investigating before committing.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2019 Honda Civic Type R will scare a sensible buyer off. It scores consistently across the board, and it does what a good sports should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2019 Honda Civic Type R ranks #20 of 316 sportss in the Carivo database — better than 94% of the segment. Its 8.2/10 overall score is 0.5 points above the segment average of 7.7/10. Its $38,160 starting price undercuts the segment's median of $46,090 by about 17%.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Sports ranking →
Across the Civic Type R model years we've scored, the 2019 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2025 | 8.5/10 | $46,241 | Read review → |
| 2024 | 8.5/10 | $44,895 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 8.3/10 | $43,548 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 8.2/10 | $42,201 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 8.2/10 | $40,854 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 8.3/10 | $39,507 | Read review → |
| 2019 (this review) | 8.2/10 | $38,160 | |
| 2018 | 8.1/10 | $36,813 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 8.1/10 | $35,467 | Read review → |
The following recall campaign has been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Fuel system, gasoline / Delivery / Fuel pump 18/12/2023 · 23V858000 | 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… |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
We rate the 2019 Honda Civic Type R's reliability 8.7/10 — one of the stronger records in its class. It has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on record for this model year (details in the recalls section above — repairs are free at dealers).
1 NHTSA recall campaign matched this model and year as of our latest check. Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
It scores 8.2/10 overall, ranking #20 of 316 sportss in our database (better than 94% of the segment). A solid choice for most buyers — compare it against the segment leaders before deciding.
The 2019 Honda Civic Type R starts at $38,160 and ranges up to $47,463 across trims (MSRP when new). At 23 MPG, expect roughly $2,283/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
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