Model year guide

1988 Honda Civic

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Honda Civic is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 47 on record.

1988 Honda Civic at a glance

Combined27–32 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1988 Honda Civic MPG & running costs

Combined27–32 mpg
City27 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,286
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume88 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$571 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 7 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1988 Honda Civic costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,430
Fuel only$11,430
Per mile$0.15

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1988 Honda Civic vehicles on record

Other Honda Civic model years

1988 Honda Civic — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1988 Honda Civic get?

The 1988 Honda Civic has U.S. EPA estimates of 27–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (7 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.