Honda Civic Complaints

16,711 consumer complaints on file.

#11429004August 13, 2021
STEERING
After driving the car for 30-45 minutes, the steering wheel begins to "stick" and "jerk." I've noticed this issue in the last month.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428793August 12, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
On the roof of my car the clearcoat/paint is fading off really bad. It’s in different spots all over.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428814August 12, 2021
AIR BAGS
Intermittent warning light for problem with air bag. The light comes on and can stay on for a while, then it will go out and stay off for a while. I don't know if there is a problem with the air bag or with the light.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428863August 12, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The weatherstripping around the windows has deteriorated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428693August 11, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Alternator
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428486August 10, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Civic. The contact stated that after inserting the key into the ignition switch, the ignition switch would not turn, and the engine could not be started. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced, and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428490August 10, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the steering wheel was making abnormal clicking sounds. Additionally, the steering wheel was stiff, and the vehicle was pull to the left while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was referred to an authorized dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was still awaiting the diagnostic report. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428365August 9, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
The paint is peeling at the corners and rim of where the body meets the rear view glass.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428207August 8, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
Paint falling off body panels
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428218August 8, 2021
STEERING
As has been noted by numerous complaints, the steering "sticks" requiring extra effort to control the vehicle. At times, and at least in my experience, it happens most often, as it did today, when entering, exiting or in a broad, sweeping curve to either the left or right. This isn't to say it doesn't also happen in other circumstances, but in the situation mentioned it happens most often. At times, it has been very difficult to correct the vehicle trajectory so as to prevent either running off the road in the direction of the curve or straying into another lane due to the corrective action needed. Empirical evidence seems to suggest it occurs more frequently at higher ambient temperatures. A dealer has inspected the vehicle, but the result was inconclusive. There are no warning indicators or messages of any kind when this occurs. Please do not ignore this problem. It is potentially very dangerous and an investigation needs to be undertaken and hopefully recall issued to resolve it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428241August 8, 2021
POWER TRAIN
The transmission cap is a major flaw in this design (Honda Civic 2015) . As you can tell by the pictures the vehicle is clearly losing transmission fluid and possibly leaving it open to exposure of debris. There is also no dipstick so you can't tell where the fluid level is. The vehicle also does not detect or notify the driver if the cap has come off. Honda needs to address this issue and until then, transmission services should be offered at no charge to the vehicle owner by Honda. Even if you put the cap back on it will come off because of pressure build up. If you find a way to keep the cap on you might cause pressure build up somewhere else. Honda has not offered a solution to this design flaw.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427897August 5, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle stop working because the mpi is bad, there is a service bulletin that cover the warranty
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427919August 5, 2021
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Breaking mitigation or control system was defective, seat belt didn't work properly and involuntary breaking led to incident in which face hit the steering wheel, leading to injury. The problems were evaluated by the dealership but they denied there were problems, and there were not other parties that evaluated the car. There were some warning lights that came on several weeks in advance of the involuntary breaking.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11427681August 4, 2021
STEERING
When the car begins to drift and attempting to correct, the steering wheel "sticks" (resists). It doesn't lock up or not turn at all, but "sticks" until I apply a bit more pressure, after which it suddenly releases, corrects (usually over steers). This does not cause issues with any turning once the steering wheel is unstuck. This happens in both directions. End result is I begin drifting slightly back and forth down the highway repeatedly (due to the over steer when the steering wheel releases), all the while fighting with a steering wheel. I was able to get this to recreate for the dealer. They made adjustments to the electronic steering module which helped slightly, but this issue still exists. I was told I have to replace the power steering rack.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427709August 4, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 to 60 mph, the steering wheel was vibrating. The dealer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was inspected; however, the dealer informed the contact that the steering column part was not available. The contact was informed that the vehicle was safe to drive until the part became available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that after receiving the vehicle back from the dealer, there were abnormal sounds coming from the front driver’s and passenger’s side tires while driving. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427657August 3, 2021
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the sunroof exploded without warning sending glass shards inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed and the sunroof glass was replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427431August 2, 2021
AIR BAGS
The air bag indicator light goes on intermittently. Just started and very concerning. Based on review of NHTSA site this has been reported many times. Should be investigated for recall before someone is seriously injured.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427480August 2, 2021
ENGINE
Water leakage from the engine bay that damages coil packs and spark plugs. Coil pack seal is not durable enough to repel water once its introduce from the hood scoop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427161July 30, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AIR CONDITIONER: 2019 I purchased a 2016 Honda Civic Touring with 25,000 miles, when we were given the CarFax it did not state the AC had anything wrong with it or from any personel at Honda. Last thing on our minds being this car had low mileage and year was to check the AC. We didn't need the AC much until summer of 2020 we live in California (Bay Area) it was very hot, AC did not work was blowing hot air, before that we just thought the car wasn't heating enough and we did not keep it on to learn it would never cool off. We did take it in and were told we needed to pay for them to check it and see if it was covered under warranty. I then looked on line to find there was a lawsuit against Honda for the same thing. Then the California fires came, we drove the car with the windows down by force and it was hard with the heat and smoke, but had to do it to get to work and daily things, it was ugly we couldn't even take the kids with us. We also have a child that has a condition where the heat effects him too. Paying into a car with a defect that Honda is well aware of is not ok. It's 2021 car has about 36K miles now, it's summer and we're still suffering from the heat, hot leather seats and we are hoping no major fires.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11427186July 30, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We only have this car for 3 years with 40,000+ mileage and the AC started blowing hot air and is a safety issue especially for my wife and our kid. Please notice this concern is not something to be taken lightly especially the heat here in central california where heat stroke often occurs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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