2021 Honda Civic Safety Rating

Honda vehicles are known for their dependability and safety, so it’s no surprise that the Civic safety ratings for the 2021 model are so impressive. From the wealth of Honda Civic safety features to this sedan’s rugged construction, no detail has been missed. If you want to drive with complete confidence on the roads of Inglewood and Culver City, you truly can’t go wrong with the latest Civic. Learn more about Honda Civic safety with this guide from Airport Marina Honda. 

Honda Civic Safety Ratings: NHTSA

The 2021 Honda Civic 4 Door FWD* performed quite well in tests from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This sedan earned an overall 5-star rating from the NHTSA. Below you will find a breakdown of how the Civic performed in each individual test:

• Overall Front Star Rating: 5/5 Stars
• Front Driver Side Star Rating: 5/5 Stars
• Front Passenger Side Star Rating: 5/5 Stars
• Overall Side Star Rating: 5/5 Stars
• Rollover Star Rating: 5/5 Stars

Honda Civic Safety Ratings: IIHS

The IIHS** evaluates vehicles in terms of Crashworthiness and Crash Avoidance Mitigation. The highest rating in each category is “Good” with the exception of the Front Crash Prevention category. In this case, “Superior” is the highest rating a vehicle can receive. See the 2021 Honda Civic FWD** rankings below in several key IIHS tests:

• Small Overlap Front – Driver Side: Good
• Small Overlap Front – Passenger Side: Good
• Moderate Overlap Front: Good
• Side: Good
• Roof Strength: Good
• Head Restraints & Seats: Good

Honda Civic Safety Features 

Even the base Honda Civic is packed to the brim with features that ensure a safe drive on the roads of Santa Monica. You also have a number of available driver-assist features to choose from for even more peace of mind. Learn more about what features come standard as well as the available Honda Civic safety features below. 

Standard Honda Civic Safety Features

• Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
• Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
• Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines
• Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
• Brake Assist and Hill Start Assist
• Advanced Front Airbags (i-SRS)
• SmartVent® Front Side Airbags

Honda Sensing®

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Upgraded Honda Civic Safety Features

If you move up the Civic lineup to a higher trim level, you will be able to add on the Multi-Angle Rearview Camera, which is upgraded with Dynamic Guidelines. You will also have access to Honda LaneWatch™. A small camera on your right side mirror gives you a better view of your surroundings when changing lanes.

See the Civic in Action at Airport Marina Honda

Now that you know a bit more about the Honda Civic safety features, why not see what else it has to offer? Stop by Airport Marina Honda today to set up an exciting test drive. You can also contact us with any questions.

*Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program. For additional information on the 5-Star Safety Ratings program, please visit www.safercar.gov. Model tested with standard side airbags.
**For more information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, visit https://www.iihs.org.