NHTSA Data Explorer

Honda Civic

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

16,616

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

1,441

Crashes

1,748

Fires

173

Top reported issues — Honda Civic

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Condition issue

6,124

Operating state

4,243

Steering behavior

3,124

Safety restraint issue

2,973

Reporting mechanism

2,025

Safety restraint behavior

1,470

Noise

1,340

Performance issue

1,156

Engine behavior

1,139

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,079

Vibration/harshness

946

Fluid issue

941

Braking behavior

800

Driver assistance issue

686

Thermal issue

615

HVAC behavior

485

Access/entry issue

425

Ride/handling behavior

405

Electrical issue

389

Starting behavior

309

Lighting behavior

285

Recent change

237

Electrified system issue

226

Smell

171

Infotainment behavior

162

Powering on/off behavior

151

Wiper/washer behavior

131

Communication/network issue

13

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Sep 3, 2026


I'm submitting a complaint for visibility concerns because the A/C system is plauged with issues on this vehicle. When A/C systems don't function properly it causes a visibility concern because the defogger won't clear the windshield (especially in the cold winters in my home state of [XXX]). This is the first series that Honda used this type of refrigerant (R-1234yf) and they ended up having issues with a few other vehicles when introducing this refrigerant. They released Warranty…

2017 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Sep 3, 2026


Steering wheel gets stuck on highway driving and hard to make fine adjustments without force

2017 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The vehicle suffered a complete, simultaneous loss of climate control and safety defroster/defogging capabilities due to a catastrophic failure of the factory A/C compressor and condenser. This loss of functionality stems directly from a well-documented factory defect where the compressor shaft seal chemically degrades over time (Honda TSB 23-039), leading to total internal lubrication loss and component seizing. While American Honda Motor Co. has an active warranty extension for this issue,…

2016 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel jerked, and the steering wheel was sticking. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall associated with the failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.

2024 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Sep 2, 2026


Stolen car

2025 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Sep 2, 2026


While driving the vehicle, the sunroof glass suddenly exploded outward with a loud, distinct pop sound. There were no vehicles or trucks immediately ahead of me, and there was no evidence of road debris, stray rocks, or external impact. The glass failed spontaneously while the vehicle was in motion. 2025 Honda Civic Sport Hybrid

2019 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Sep 2, 2026


This recall does not apply to this vehicle.

2015 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Sep 1, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact had experienced intermittent power steering assist failure, causing the steering wheel to lock up while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that after the failure, the vehicle failed to restart, and the Air Bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle has been taken to a dealer for inspection on several occasions; however, the technicians were unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage…

2017 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Sep 1, 2026


2017 Honda Civic Ex-L (Paint Code NH830M - Lunar Silver Metallic) Paint is coming off in patches throughout the entirety of the vehicle's body, exposing bare metal to the harsh environmental elements. Paint primer appears to have weak adhesion to the metal as both primer and paint is being removed in chunks. Car owner has reported this issue to North Carolina Honda Dealership, where owner was then redirected to have an inspection conducted at the local Subaru dealership, to which they have a…

2017 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Sep 1, 2026


After contact the Honda Corporation of this problem, they suggested that I file a complaint with your organization. I have reported a problem to Honda concerning the steering on my 2017 Honda Civic LX. The steering wheel is having a sticky, notchy effect when I am above 4o miles per hour. I am on the PA turnpike atleast once a week and really notice the problem then. What happens is that the car will slightly drift to one side and when I go to correct it, it is not a smooth transition, the…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.