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Honda Civic

15,790 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.

Worst year: 2006 · 1,394 complaints

Most reported problem areas: Air Bags

Complaints by model year

1981
1 🔥 1
1982
1⚠ 1
1983
9
1984
5
1985
17⚠ 5 🔥 1
1986
32⚠ 3 🔥 2
1987
37⚠ 6
1988
44⚠ 4 🔥 1
1989
69⚠ 15 🔥 1
1990
84⚠ 14 🔥 3
1991
111⚠ 12 🔥 6
1992
91⚠ 26 🔥 2
1993
143⚠ 41 🔥 4
1994
133⚠ 63
1995
195⚠ 84 🔥 2
1996
282⚠ 70 🔥 4
1997
369⚠ 66 🔥 2
1998
423⚠ 82 🔥 3
1999
335⚠ 60 🔥 5
2000
285⚠ 71 🔥 5
2001
1,087⚠ 147 🔥 15
2002
696⚠ 113 🔥 14
2003
491⚠ 89 🔥 4
2004
348⚠ 47 🔥 6
2005
309⚠ 74 🔥 9
2006
1,394⚠ 78 🔥 21
2007
1,190⚠ 47 🔥 9
2008
908⚠ 62 🔥 6
2009
390⚠ 42 🔥 6
2010
392⚠ 31 🔥 5
2011
166⚠ 22 🔥 5
2012
446⚠ 55 🔥 5
2013
306⚠ 28 🔥 1
2014
284⚠ 30 🔥 4
2015
370⚠ 35 🔥 2
2016
1,045⚠ 36 🔥 4
2017
563⚠ 22 🔥 6
2018
694⚠ 24 🔥 4
2019
399⚠ 22 🔥 1
2020
210⚠ 14 🔥 1
2021
129⚠ 5 🔥 2
2022
866⚠ 33 🔥 3
2023
245⚠ 18
2024
114⚠ 12 🔥 1
2025
60⚠ 9 🔥 1
2026
22⚠ 2

Most reported problem areas

Air Bags2,867
Steering2,458
Power Train1,777
Electrical System1,520
Unknown Or Other1,273
Engine1,078
Service Brakes1,008
Suspension878
Visibility821
Structure811

Recalls with manufacturer remedy (40)

2024 Steering (24V744000)

Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

2022 Steering (23V704000)

Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.

2018 Equipment (18V421000)

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U23.

2018 Fuel System, Gasoline (20V314000)

Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

2017 Seats (18V266000)

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is E1D, U1B, and X1C.

2017 Steering (18V663000)

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

2017 Equipment (18V817000)

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.

2017 Power Train (17V706000)

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number, replacing it as necessary and aligning the front wheels, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K0E.

2016 Parking Brake (16V725000)

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.

2016 Engine And Engine Cooling (16V074000)

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the piston assemblies and damaged engine components, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in the Summer of 2016. Owners were mailed an interim notification beginning March 31, 2016, and will be mailed a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JX9.

2016 Exterior Lighting (16V526000)

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KB8.

2014 Tires (14V109000)

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD8.

2012 Steering (12V548000)

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

2012 Power Train (12V256000)

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver's side driveshaft and install a new driveshaft as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 21. 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

2012 Fuel System, Other (11V288000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE FUEL FEED LINE Assembly FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON MAY 27, 2011. Owners MAY Contact Honda AT 1-800-999-1009.

2011 Fuel System, Gasoline (11V176000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE FUEL PUMP Module AND IF Necessary Replace THE Module FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON April 25, 2011. Owners MAY Contact Honda Customer Service AT 1-800-999-1009.

2008 Fuel System, Gasoline (08V535000)

Dealers WILL Install A NUT ON THE FUEL FEED HOSE Bracket. THE Recall Began ON October 13, 2008. Owners MAY Contact Honda AT 1-800-999-1009.

2006 Exterior Lighting (07V402000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Brake Light Switch AND Install A Protective Cover Overthe Switch FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON October 2, 2007. Owners MAY Contact Honda AT 1-800-999-1009.

2006 Air Bags (05V572000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE ODS UNIT, FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON January 16, 2006. Owners MAY Contact Honda AT 1-800-999-1009.

2006 Vehicle Speed Control (05V509000)

Dealers WILL Reset THE Pedal OR Replace THE Whole Assembly FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON November 14, 2005. Owners MAY Contact Honda AT 1-800-999-1009.

2006 Visibility (06V326000)

Dealers WILL Repair THE Vehicle BY Removing THE Glass, Properly Preparing THE Window Opening, AND Reinstalling THE Glass. THE Recall Began ON August 25, 2006. Owners MAY Contact Honda AT 1-800-999-1009.

2006 Fuel System, Other (07V512000)

Dealers WILL Install A HEAT Insulator Material TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN Interim Owner Letter WAS Mailed TO Owners Beginning November 26, 2007. WHEN Parts ARE Available, Owners WILL BE Renotified Asking THEM TO Bring IN Their Vehicle FOR Repair. Owners MAY Contact Honda AT 1-800-999-1009.

2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (07V399000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE REAR ABS Sensors AND Wheel Bearings FOR Damaged Parts AND Replace THEM FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON September 25, 2007. Owners MAY Contact Honda AT 1-800-999-1009.

2005 Seat Belts (04V550000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE Front SEAT BELT Anchors FOR Restricted Movement. IF AN Anchor DOES NOT Rotate Freely, THE Dealer WILL Replace THE Washer WITH A Countermeasure Washer. THE Recall Began ON November 24, 2004. Owners Should Contact Honda AT 1-800-999-1009.

2002 Exterior Lighting (06E038000)

Alfaotto WILL Notify Owners AND Replace THE Headlamps FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON MAY 10, 2006. Owners MAY Contact Alfaotto AT 626-656-2992 OR Visit Their Website AT WWW.Alfaotto.COM.

2002 Engine And Engine Cooling (01V329000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE AIR Cleaner BOX FOR Damage. IF Damage IS Found, THE Dealer WILL Locate AND Remove THE Broken Plastic Piece, AND Replace THE AIR Cleaner BOX LID. Owner Notification Began ON October 25, 2001. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact Honda AT 1-800-999-1009.

2001 Fuel System, Gasoline (01V183000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE FUEL PUMP. IF Corrosion IS Found, THE FUEL PUMP WILL BE Replaced. Owner Notification Began JUNE 29, 2001. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact Honda AT 1-800-999-1009.

2001 Fuel System, Gasoline (01V182000)

Dealers WILL Check THE HOSE Clamps FOR Proper Torque AND Tighten THEM Correctly, IF Necessary. Owner Notification Began JUNE 4, 2001. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact Honda AT 1-800-999-1009.

2001 Air Bags (15V370000)

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU4, JU5, JU6, and JU7. Note: Vehicles that have already received a replacement passenger air bag inflator as part of the recall remedy for an earlier campaign such as 14V353 or 14V700 (Honda recall numbers S95, JH6, JH7, JH8, JH9, JJ0, JJ1, JJ2, JJ6, JM5 and JM6) are n

2000 Seat Belts (02V051000)

IN A Previous Recall (01v-380), ONLY Right AND LEFT Buckles WERE Inspected. THE REAR Center Buckle Should ALSO BE Inspected AND Corrected IF Necessary. THIS Recall IS Being Conducted ONLY FOR THE Center Buckle. Dealers WILL Inspect THE Vehicles AND Replace THE SEAT BELT Assemblies THAT WERE Imrpoperly Manufactured. ONLY Buckles THAT ARE Marked (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE Buckle) WITH AN Assembly Number Beginning WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE Replaced. Owners Should Contact Their Dealer FOR T

2000 Exterior Lighting (06E032000)

TOM Motorsport WILL Notify Owners AND Offer Reimbursement FOR THE Purchase OF Noncompliant Lights. THE Recall Began April 17, 2006. Owners MAY Contact TOM Motorsport AT 626-968-4007.

2000 Seat Belts (01V380000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE Vehicles AND Replace THE SEAT BELT Assemblies THAT WERE Improperly Manufactured. ONLY Buckles THAT ARE Marked (ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE Buckle) WITH AN Assembly Number Beginning WITH 00185, 00186, OR 00187, WILL BE Replaced. Owners Should Contact Their Dealer FOR THIS Replacement. Owner Notification Began January 22, 2002. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Shoul

1999 Exterior Lighting (06E044000)

J & A AUTO Accessories WILL Notify Owners AND Offer TO Repurchase THE Headlamps. THE Recall Began ON JULY 10, 2006. Owners MAY Contact J & A AUTO Accessories AT 310-327-4981.

1998 Air Bags (97V193000)

Dealers WILL Repair THE Front Passenger'S AIR BAG Module TO Prevent THIS Problem FROM Occurring.

1996 Vehicle Speed Control (99I002000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Throttle Cable.

1996 Unknown Or Other (99E015000)

IF A Customer HAS A Genuine Honda Driver-SIDE Floor MAT, Dealers WILL Install A Positive Floor MAT Retention System Consisting OF A Grommet IN THE Floor MAT AND A PIN Bracket IN THE CAR.

1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (96V106000)

Dealers WILL Clean THE Check Valve BY Washing THE Vacuum HOSE WITH HOT Water.

1994 Air Bags (93V208000)

Honda Dealers WILL Replace THE Passenger Airbag Module WITH A Module Containing THE Correct Inflator.

1994 Power Train (94V063000)

Dealers WILL Install AN Improved Retaining CLIP.

1994 Exterior Lighting (06E064000)

Tradesonic WILL Notify Owners AND Replace THE Lamps FREE OF Charge. THE Recall IS Expected TO Begin During JULY 2006. Owners MAY Contact Tradesonic AT 626-934-8884.

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