Honda Civic Complaints

16,711 consumer complaints on file.

#11499266December 28, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Wiring harness was "damaged by rodents" twice due to the swap to soy-based, edible wiring. No other vehicles have this issue in my area and I have lived here 5 years. This damage causes all electrical systems to fail, including power steering, and will eventually result in a fatality - if it has not already. Honda will not cover this under warranty and has done nothing to resolve the issue! The alleged "spicy tape fix" does not deter rodents.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499283December 28, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
I was driving down the highway and I got sprayed by a truck, but the wiper would only clear a small portion of the windshield. There were 2 large pockets on the driver and passenger side that the wiper didn't even touch. This issue only occurs in winter. I believe this is a safety issue because I can't see out the window and the wiper system clearly has some issues. I believe Honda should have added a heated wiper park to this car. My old CR-V Touring had heated park and I did not experience such an issue on that vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499277December 28, 2022
STEERING
I’ve notice sticking in the steering wheel 2 days ago and seems to be getting worse especially the more I drive. So when driving and not turning for a sec or two two make adjustments in steering weather it’s right or left it gets stuck. I have to put a litter force into it to make steering adajustmenst.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498936December 27, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
cold weather the wiper blades do not clear the windshield at all. Leaves huge parts of the window not able to see threw. this is at least the 2x to 3x time that this has happen. seems like a big safety issue
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498873December 26, 2022
STEERING
The vehicle steering has a spot where it sticks like something is binding happens even trying to make a slight correction and the lane assist is NOT ON when this occurs
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498868December 26, 2022
STEERING
Steering feels very jerky on the highway. Best I can describe it is when you are giving little corrections with the steering wheel it feels heavy and then the power steering helps once you get to a certain level of input and the wheel jerks hard. Almost like the power steering can't see the first 5⁰ of input at highway speeds. This makes for a car that is hard to keep centered and unsafe driving conditions on the highway. This effect is noticeable in normal mode and unbearable in sport mode.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498746December 24, 2022
SUSPENSION
Honda Civic Ex CVT 2 door coupe 2015 It has 117,00 miles CVT transmission problems I went to mechanic to see if I had fluid because the vehicle was sluggish when shifting I was told plenty of fluid, just nasty sludge. I was told I need a new transmission. He also said my wheel bearing on passenger side needs replaced Mechanic said ,” CVT are the worse in that year” I’m wondering why no recall??
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498748December 24, 2022
STEERING
Steering wheel has some extra resistance (sticking, stiff and jerky) when making small corrections at any speeds, resulting in extra pressure being applied to break the resistance, resulting in sharp (hard) correction changes. When make small steering adjustments it has resistance, then suddenly becomes easy. This can cause oversteering when correcting.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498775December 24, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield wipers do not fully clean/clear driver side of windshield. This is a MAJOR safety risk as wet roads can impair driver vision from salt and sand trucks. Windshield wiper fluid does not clean/clear drivers vision from this and creates a direct block of vision of the road. What I experienced was minor due to minimal snow. This was very impactful in loss of visibility even on this experience. I am genuinely afraid for my safety as this winger season ensues. This is incredibly dangerous and could cause an accident or possibly death.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498764December 24, 2022
STEERING
The steering is sticking, most noticeable at 50 mph plus, the stickiness causes accidental overseer when making small steering adjustments.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498734December 24, 2022
STEERING
Steering becomes sticky and stuck when turning to left as steering must be manually auto-corrected to center mostly more prominent on highway speeds causing car to be at serious risk for crash. Dealer diagnosed problem as PS rack and replacement is around $3k with out of pocket or extended warranty. This was a known issue for previous generation and continues to be an issue in this generation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498650December 23, 2022
STEERING
While driving at speeds above 45 mph the steering becomes very stiff as if locked in place and when you try to adjust the steering it jerks the wheel making it very dangerous if your not careful.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498482December 21, 2022
STEERING
Steering wheel has started to stick while driving. Noticed about a week ago and has done it every time driven since.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498413December 21, 2022
STEERING
Steering is sticking when making normal minor corrections while driving. This causes the driver to have to over-correct to get past the sticking point. When driving on the highway, this makes driving dangerous, as an over-correction moves the vehicle closer to other vehicles or barriers. Note that this problem started around middle of November 2022. Prior to that the vehicle drove fine, no issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498393December 21, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I have less than 2000 miles on a new Honda Civic Ex and the emission systems problem warning light has come on and it says power may be reduced and see your dealer. Took to dealer and they think it is with the fuel cap but cannot get parts since it is too new. Everything I read indicates it is serious and needs immediate attention. Do not know what to do.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498177December 20, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The paint on both of the side mirrors have began peeling. The paint on one of the door handles have began peeling. After research, I have found that Honda has been known for this same issue on prior vehicles due to improper paint laying technique. I contacted Honda Automotives and they told me they wouldn't help me due to my vehicle not being apart of the prior "campaigns" to fix the paint on the recorded vehicles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498213December 20, 2022
ENGINE
2007 Honda Civic with cracked engine block. Problem is well documented yet concealed. Honda knows the car was possibly defective but issued no recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498252December 20, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXPLODING SUNROOF: (editing from an email to Honda on June 13, 2022) I have had numerous Hondas (and Civics) over the years and bought a 2016 Honda Civic (with extended warranty (just expired I think). While driving from Oregon to California (for a conference in Asilomar) June 13, 2022 on Hwy 680, I heard a noise and thought someone had hit me - but didn't see any car. I pulled off the freeway and pulled over and examined the car and see that the sunroof had exploded. I stopped at Envision Honda (Milpitas) to ask them about it and see what it would take to repair (they had mentioned they had heard that happening to several others), then proceeded to ValStrough Honda (Seaside) closer to my conference - I asked them to order the part ($541.72 + labor (they didn't have anyone there at the time to quote (the previous dealer thought ~$146). The dealer in Seaside thinks the part should be in on Wed and I hope to have it replaced. I have not had time to see how much of the roof or trunk has been scratched (one of the employees at Envison pointed it out to me) Had I not had the visor closed the glass presumably would have come into the car, and likely causing me to have an accident - this is a HUGE safety issue. The glass did stream behind my car, but luckily did not cause an accident as far as I know. I have started googling the issue and see others such as the person below had a nearly identical experience. I think that Honda should pay for the repairs to my vehicle; as well as put out a warning. I believe that this could easily led to deaths of some drivers in the future. Update: I was charged $541.72 + 245.00= $786.72 for the repair Richard Sniezko 541-954-6793 https://www.wesh.com/article/hundreds-of-sunroofs-spontaneously-exploding/30970599 https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/exploding-sunroof-cases-head-to-court/
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498281December 20, 2022
STEERING
The steering of the car is hard to control starting at 30 mph and getting progressively worse as you increase the speed. The steering wheel seems to lock in a position and when you try to correct your path of travel it causes an over correction due to the additional force necessary to try and keep the car in the intended path. I had 2 close calls where I almost had an accident on the high way because of this. along with my hand being damaged as a result of a service connected disability I fear that I wont have enough strength to keep the car from veering into a tragedy.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11498064December 19, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I was driving through an intersection when my car suddenly applied the brakes even though the vehicle in front was way ahead of me and in motion. Thankfully the driver behind me was not close enough to have collided with the rear of my vehicle. Prior to this happening as i was driving on the highway, the vehicle did mark the brake warning sign even though I was at a safe distance from the vehicle in front. This is the first time i have encountered this problem, howevever i am very scared that this could cause an accident in the future if it were to happen again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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