Honda Civic Complaints

16,711 consumer complaints on file.

#11424667July 13, 2021
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and ceased with the RPM level rising. The vehicle then loss motive power. The contact was awaiting a tow to the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,361.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424596July 13, 2021
POWER TRAIN
I had purchased this vehicle on may 27th 2021. On june 10th 2021 the transmission blew out (the car only has 11,992 miles). Even though i was able to purchase an extended warranty it appears that due to a code stored from the previous owner on november 2020 (P0219 engine overrev). The factory warranty is voided. This is unsafe to the consumer as the actual code is a private honda dealership secret, and i had zero way of seeing this code. It was not on carfax and dealerships won’t share information about a vehicle if you were not the owner at the time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424329July 12, 2021
STEERING
The power steering didn't work. There were warning messages displayed for Tire Pressure Monitor Problem, Adaptive Cruise Control Problem, Lane Keeping Assist Problem, Brake System Problem, Brake Hold System Problem, Power Steering System (EPS) Problem, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Problem, Hill Start Assist Problem, Collision Mitigation System Problem, Road Departure Mitigation System Problem when turning the car on. This condition was verified by the dealer on both occurrences. First occurrence was 6/8/21. It was towed to Spreen Honda dealer in Corona, CA. According to the the first invoice dated 6/8/21 for the repair there was "Confirmed fault code for C1420 main torque sensor and sub torque sensor, C1421-14 malfunction to steering angle, confirmed multiple fault codes due to rodent damage to the steering system sub harness chewed thru replaced the steering torque sensor sub harness and calibrated the steering angle sensor, cleared fault code now OK." Same problem occurred 7/8/2021. Taken to Spreen Honda again on 7/9/21. Wire harness again replaced, steering angle sensor replaced and power steering calibration performed. I have the wire harness that was replaced. Service advisor stated this is a problem with Honda wire harnesses because the insulation on the wires is soy based. He has seen it many times, including one customer at Riverside dealer who had rodents eat his wire harness four times while he was working there. Not having operational power steering makes driving the vehicle very difficult and potentially dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424342July 12, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 20V770000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424393July 12, 2021
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2005 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V501000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424401July 12, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AC Evaporator failed. The lack of a functioning air conditioner can cause health problems that expose the driver and occupants of a vehicle to risk of injury or death from heat related incidents. Research into 2016-2019 Honda Civics illustrate a systematic failure of the AC system due to manufacturers errors. One of which is only recognized by Honda ,being the AC condensor, due to a class action lawsuit (ref:Honda Service Bulletin 19-091, Aug 09 2019 Warranty extension). The problem was inspected by a Honda dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424448July 12, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The A/C does not work at all. With A/C on max, warm air blows.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424508July 12, 2021
AIR BAGS
Driving at roughly 6mph in a parking lot when my passenger side airbag randomly deployed. Resulted in shattered windshield, damage to dash, seat belts not working properly. Vehicle was not and has not been in any accident. No damage to the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424281July 11, 2021
ENGINE
Broken engine block
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424315July 11, 2021
AIR BAGS
"CHECK AIR BAG SYSTEM" KEEPS COMING ON AND THEN IT TURNS OFF BY ITSELF, IT DISAPPEARS FOR A MONTH OR SO THEN IT COMES BACK AGAIN, WHEN IT COMES BACK, MESSAGE SHOWS UP FOR A FEW DAYS TO A WEEK THEN GOES AWAY AGAIN... VERY NERVOUS TO DRIVE THE CAR. NOT SURE WHY THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE YET. IF YOU ARE READING THIS AND HAVE THE SAME ISSUE PLEASE FILE A COMPLAINT SO THIS ISSUE GETS ADDRESSED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424251July 10, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Air conditioning started to blow hot and the Freon was low. Had to refill the Freon which is using the new R-1234yf fluid which is hard to find at autozone and is very expensive for a 1 pound can at $50. Still cheaper than a mechanic or dealership price. Problem is that the car has 27000 miles and has only been driven sparingly and was never abused. A month later and it’s starting to blow warmer only on 100 degree weather. I currently cannot afford to have full repairs done to the AC. Never had hit anything with my car. Paint and interior is in near excellent condition. So it’s obviously not my fault. Honda should be ashamed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424026July 9, 2021
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The day i bought this car the ac went out. I had to go back to dealer the next morning. I later on learned They just fiddled with it to make it work temporarily. By the next summer ac went out again, this time defrosters didn't work, heater didn't work, ac obviously didn't work. And ive Been dealing with it like this for over 2 years. Honda is not helping at all.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424061July 9, 2021
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Driving through a thunderstorm in 2019 on SB highway 49 in Arkansas. Large bolt of lightning in the distance with very loud thunder. My windshield wipers cam to ta complete stop and started up again within a few seconds. Date of occurrence is only approx.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424062July 9, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Black Crystal Pearl Paint fading on roof
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424066July 9, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Put the car into reverse, backed up, put the car into drive, applied pressure to the gas peddle, then car then jerked, shook, had to pull over to let car rest, drove slow back home. Since then around 3000 rpm the car will hesitate. Replaced spark plugs, put in Sea Foam engine cleaning solution Diagnostic computer does not show anything wrong.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11424011July 8, 2021
ENGINE
Having a lot of problems, coolant leaking, when in park. Power steering, engine idles when in park and at a stop light.When passing on the brake the car idles so have to push really hard on brake. Passenger air bag light never turns on. Ac blows hot air then cold then hot again. The car makes a really loud noise from the engine and wants to go even in neutral or if my foot is on the brake. Windshield leaks when it rains, roof trip flaps all over the place. Passenger door locks will not unlock except if you manually push it. Head lights flicker and the growling noise from the hood is really scary
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11423692July 7, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2016 Civic air conditioner continues to blow hot air. Problem started in spring of 2018. Honda claimed they fixed in in summer of 2020 but it hasn’t worked at all in 2021. Seems to repeat pattern every spring.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11423766July 7, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The taffeta white paint started peeling off the car within just three months after originally purchasing in 2014. The paint continues to peel off in various places and is causing the body to corrode and rust. Honda refuses to do anything about this. There is no reason for it to be peeling off at the rate it is. This has been happening since just after purchasing the car and will cost thousands to fix the rust and repaint. This is a major issue that Honda has not acknowledged and it’s happening to many people.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11423820July 7, 2021
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact's wife stated while driving 45-50 mph and suddenly the vehicle hydroplaned, the contact's wife lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree, the vehicle then rolled three times then crashed into a telephone pole where the vehicle came into a stop. The frontal air bags did not deploy but the side air bags did deploy. The contact sustained inquires to her c3 and c4 vertebrae's, bruising to the body that was treated medically at a hospital. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a tow yard where the vehicle was determined destroyed. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V042000 (AIR BAGS) however the VIN was not included. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11423855July 7, 2021
STEERING
This car has steering that I describe as stiff and jerky. Mostly noticed at speeds above 50mph. I’ve only owned the car for 2wks but I would say 60% of the time I’m driving, it’s like this. Very hard to maintain lane and easy to over correct. When turning sharper corners, must slow car way down because sometimes steering will stick and stay in the turn versus the steering wheel straightening up. Very scary and dangerous!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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