Honda Civic Complaints

16,711 consumer complaints on file.

#11523632May 24, 2023
AIR BAGS
Honda sitting stopped in traffic, was rear-ended by a vehicle traveling about 40-45 MPH and was pushed into the vehicle in front, air bags did not deploy.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
3
Deaths:
0
#11523388May 23, 2023
STEERING
Steering is sticking at hwy speeds. Over corrects hard to the left and/or right while I'm trying to keep the vehicle center. It is a continuous issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523508May 23, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight had water intrusion in the headlight housing. There was approximately 1 1/2 inch of water in the headlight housing. The contact was unable to see the roadway while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that the Extended Warranty did not cover headlights. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 52,600.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523547May 23, 2023
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof inadvertently exploded without impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that VIN was not included in a recall and that the dealer was unable to perform glass repairs. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523564May 23, 2023
STEERING
Hello, I've had my 2016 Honda Civic LX for almost 4 years now and noticed within the first year that the steering seemed to start getting "sticky" once I reach speeds over 35 mph. I brushed it off with the excuse that I live in a hot area, and maybe some things that I just don't understand are happening with the components. Yet, throughout the last year (55k-65k miles) it's becoming unbearable. To be specific, when I'm on the highway and I turn the vehicle towards the left or the right, the entire steering wheel feels like it catches on some kind of notch. This "catch" results in me having to use excessive force to steer the vehicle in the direction I'm trying to go. This makes me very concerned and nervous when I'm changing lanes, turning onto a street, or even simply following the curve of the road, as it can cause jerking motion and overcorrection. I've brought the vehicle into a Honda dealership before and the mechanic said he noticed what I was talking about, but was unsure of the cause. It did not get resolved, as I don't have the money to throw random components at it. This is my only vehicle and daily driver, I would be open to making it available for inspection. I have not had any one besides the dealership look into the problem. There has been no warning lights in the dash, and no other issues with this vehicle. The first experience I have with the sticky steering was 2020, at around 35k miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523538May 23, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I purchased a 2022 Civic Sports brand new, in 11/21, and it recently broke down; it is less than two years old and has 14,216 miles. The engine failed, and it broke down in the middle of the highway, and luckily I was able to pull over to safety before being hit by a car. Oil and anti-freeze were leaking out of the vehicle. I called Honda roadside assistance, and the tow driver stated that this was a brand-new car, and it sounded like the rods and engine were knocking. It was towed to a dealership, and they told me it was a metal piece in the machine the technician found. It was a manufacturing defect, and then when I inquired more because I felt replacing an engine on a new car was insufficient because of component issues that could be affected due to the damage. I purchased a new vehicle for the peace of mind. I also purchased during the time of covid and the car shortage. The car was fresh from the manufacturer, and I had to pay extra due to the need. The car was maintained with oil and maintenance from the Honda dealership I purchased the car from. I did not see a recall for my vehicle, and there were no warnings. I had to car services a month and a half before. I have asked for something in writing to see the metal piece, but the dealership is refusing, and they are trying to cover this issue up by issuing a quick fix with an engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523446May 23, 2023
STEERING
I also am having the sticky steering problem I have to overcorrect it gets stuck. It looks like I’m swerving and is extremely dangerous. It’s not covered under warranty and it’s a $2000 part on top of a 480 car payment a month for some thing is supposed to be a brand new save car Honda needs to be held responsible they’re still making these cars they’re still selling them they’re not recalling or offering to help or even letting other people know I drive for a living. This is a death trap. I am terrified to be in my car at all and any time. I am literally traumatized by this by the fact that I cannot fix it who has an extra $2000 laying around to fix a brand new car that’s less than a year old Honda needs to be held responsible for this negligence before more people get hurt more cars are total and more people are terrified. This is completely unacceptable. You keep hearing all these helpful Honda commercials no, how about you help the people that actually buy your cars that need help
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523421May 23, 2023
STEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Vehicle steering sticks and at times and locks while vehicle is in motion on highway and roads. Requires max effort to return to center and at times vehicle tries to follow lines on highway even with adaptive cruise control and lane departure system turned off. Very unsafe steering with almost a few accidents due to loss of control.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523197May 22, 2023
STEERING
The steering wheel sticks around the center point when left still for a few seconds. This leads to resistance in the steering when trying to make adjustments after driving straight. I am open to having the issue inspected. The main issue this leads to is oversteering, which is a serious safety concern especially when I am driving at higher speeds on the road. Greater force is needed to make adjustments when it sticks at the center line and results in longer reaction time for steering response and swerving when too much force is applied to unstick the steering. I haven't yet taken it to service center, but this issue continues to persist while I drive, so I don't have any worries about it being able to be reproduced. It also seems that this is becoming a more prevalent issue with this generation of Honda Civics, so I am not the only one experiencing this issue. No other symptoms predated the onset of the steering issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523250May 22, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When my phone rings while my radio is on and after I’m done with the call, it doesn’t go back to the radio it’s stuck in that call mode..I have to stop and turn off my engine and start it back up to clear the settings/mode.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523309May 22, 2023
AIR BAGS
My husband hit a deer on the highway. The seatbelts locked up but the air bags did not physically engage. We took it into the repair shop today and they said that the airbag system DID in fact tell them to engage, but the air bags did not physically come out. The side by each seat belt opened up but the airbags did not come out, nor did the front air bags come out. If this would have been a worse accident, the occupants of the car would have been injured due to no airbags going off. An independent service center has confirmed that this is what happened. Insurance still has to go out an inspect the vehicle but it is planned to be done. There were no warning messages prior to the failure.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523351May 22, 2023
ENGINE
cracked engine block
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523210May 22, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Driving down the highway about 70 mph and it started to rain so little that I had not even needed the wipers yet. Then out of nowhere with absolutely no warning what so ever the breaks locked up and the car began to slide and was completely unresponsive to any solution possible. The steering wheel was locked in place and the break peddle was so far to the floor I was not able to reach it. After colliding with the propane delivery truck which I was unable to see due to passanger side airbags which inflated unnecessarily with no passanger in the vehicle. After finally coming to a stop I was going to try and catch my breath while I gather my thoughts but unfortunately it was not possible due to the unimaginable amount of smoke that came from the driver airbag in the steering wheel. I jumped out not sure if it was on fire and assessed the situation and learned that the smoke was just coming from the steering wheel so I did my best to get it out. Which took bottles of water poured into the office steering wheel to stop the cap smoking.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523064May 21, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN, STEERING
Traveling down Interstate 49 in Arkansas. Hit a patch of "chicken byproduct" that was spilled on the highway. My car fishtailed. VSA module out of service. Did a vehicle diagnostic scan on it. Scanner said VSA module malfunctioning. No ABS past 30 mph. Took vehicle to shop. They said VSA module needed to be replaced. VSA is suppose to be a safety mechanism in the 2013 Honda Civic. I have read that I am not the only owner to have this problem. Should be a recall. They are expensive to replace.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523104May 21, 2023
STEERING
Steering wheel seems to "stick" in one spot when traveling anywhere from 30-80 mph. More force is needed to correct this issue which has led to swerving within my lane.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523061May 21, 2023
STEERING
I also have 2022 Honda civic with sticky steering or steering problems . The same ones listed in the lawsuit I stumbled upon while Teton to google what’s wrong . I have to fight the wheel and clicking noises while driving. I need it fixed what do I do and how can homda be held accountable for this error I wouldn’t be paying this high payment for an unsafe car I drive for a living . I need it fixed what should I do?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522995May 20, 2023
STEERING
There is stickiness in the steering. When driving on the highway in a straight direction, there is an initial resistance or stickiness to turn the wheel from the neutral position.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523007May 20, 2023
ENGINE
Transmission went out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522672May 18, 2023
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
- Sensor in seatbelt, causing airbags not to deploy (airbag light is on) -Since the airbags will not deploy, this is a danger -The dealer, Avalon Honda, confirmed that replacement of this part is warrantied for life by Honda. They are willing to replace it at no cost but the part has been on "Critical Back Order" status since the problem emerged for us (November 2022). Avalon Honda has not been able to get the part (for the driver's side seatbelt) and my daughter's safety is at risk. Honda warranties this for life BECAUSE it is a safety issue. I've been more than patient and now need help getting Honda to move. -Yes there is a warning light, the airbag light is on. It first appeared in November of 2022. In February Avalon Honda obtained the part "through other means" for the passenger side seatbelt despite the "critical back order" excuse from Honda. Since February I have been waiting for the OTHER (driver's side) seatbelt sensor to be replaced. I was told in February that the part would be available at the end of April. That time has come and gone and I now need help to force Honda to act. -Part number is 04816-S5D-A02ZC
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522604May 18, 2023
SEAT BELTS, STEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle failed to drive in a straight line. Additionally, the vehicle would not immediately respond while turning the steering wheel in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, while driving 70 MPH, the cruise control was erroneously deactivated and could not be immediately reset. The front driver’s side seat belt buckle would not latch and remain latched. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 18,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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