NHTSA Data Explorer

Honda Civic

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

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Complaints

16,506

Active records

Recalls

88

Active records

TSBs

1,741

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

101

Injuries

1,435

Crashes

1,742

Fires

173

Top reported issues — Honda Civic

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Condition issue

6,068

Operating state

4,214

Steering behavior

3,056

Safety restraint issue

2,962

Reporting mechanism

2,015

Safety restraint behavior

1,464

Noise

1,333

Performance issue

1,152

Engine behavior

1,137

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,078

Vibration/harshness

940

Fluid issue

935

Braking behavior

794

Driver assistance issue

680

Thermal issue

615

HVAC behavior

471

Access/entry issue

425

Ride/handling behavior

405

Electrical issue

385

Starting behavior

308

Lighting behavior

284

Recent change

235

Electrified system issue

226

Smell

169

Infotainment behavior

162

Powering on/off behavior

151

Wiper/washer behavior

129

Communication/network issue

13

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2019 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 21, 2026


The biggest concern that I have is what I have learned is referred to as “Sticky steering” when I'm driving especially 55mph. It's almost like it catches or hangs up on something before making a small correction. The with the steering wheel doesn't settle back in the center of the lane as it should. It tends to drift toward the left side. I try and correct it but it's a constant back and forth fighting the steering wheel just to stay in my lane. I'm afraid not only is it seriously dangerous but…

2018 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 21, 2026


Honda refused to cover failed AC evaporator under extended warranty or goodwill warranty. They cover the compressor and condenser but not the evaporator. This is the 4th time my AC has gone out on my 2018 Civic. There is a film on the inside of my windshield and I am also concerned about what I may have been breathing in while the AC is on. I have read that issues with your condenser can cause issues with your evaporator. I don't understand why the evaporator isn't covered. I have all the…

2016 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 21, 2026


When driving on the highway or making a turn the wheel feels like it is sticking and it is making it difficult to drive long distance and it feels unsafe.

2019 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 21, 2026


My 2019 Honda Civic has been driven for only 35, 775 miles. The steering has become sticky or notchy and poses a safety risk since it seems to get stuck particularly when making left turns. The dealership's service center has diagnosed the problem as internal failure of the rack steering gearbox causing binding and stickiness in the steering feel. No warning messages were indicated. The problem was first noticed in late 2025. There have been numerous steering complaints reported…

2023 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 20, 2026


Following a drivetrain repair at Gary Yeomans Honda, the vehicle was returned to me in an unsafe driving condition. Specifically, the technician left unsecured heavy metal tools (a pry bar and screwdriver) loose in the engine bay, failed to torque a structural fastener, and rendered the rear brake light completely non-functional while incorrectly marking it as operational on the inspection sheet. Additionally, the inspection sheet indicated a red-flag warning to 'inspect transmission for leaks'…

2016 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn to the left or the right. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

2023 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 20, 2026


Crash

During a collision on July 7, the airbag initiated but did not deploy. The car is available for inspection upon request. The safety of the driver was put at risk because the airbag did not deploy when intiated. The driver is not injured, but the car cannot be driven due to the airbag posing a risk to the driver. No one has inspected the vehicle. A call was made to Honda Headquarters on Friday, July 10 to report the critical safety and restraint system failure. The car was functioning properly…

2017 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 19, 2026


I just purchased a 2017 Honda Civic yesterday that seems to be experiencing issues similar to the electric power steering (EPS) malfunction involved in Honda’s EPS gearbox recall, even though my VIN is not included. The steering becomes stiff and jerky when trying to turn the wheel, particularly at higher speeds (especially on the highway) and when trying to slightly move the wheel to remain in the lanes. The condition occurs consistently and has made it difficult to maintain proper control of…

2019 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 17, 2026


Crash

The Honda Sensing automated system suffered a phantom activation. It threw a visual brake warning, violently applied the brakes, and jerked the steering wheel causing a collision impact to other vehicles. This collision led to a major accident with an 18 wheeler and 6 additional cars. The car automated system has done this prior when there were no objects in front of the vehicle.

2018 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 17, 2026


Steering wheel sticks with minor adjustments makes it dangerous when driving . Research shows it's already a recall on other years of the same model.

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.