Honda Civic Complaints

16,711 consumer complaints on file.

#11696280October 29, 2025
STEERING
While driving, my steering wheel sticks in position. The steering wheel will remain in that position until I break it free using more than normal force. At speed, this can often result in overcorrection once the steering finally breaks loose. It is most noticable on the highway when trying to make micro-adjustments to the steering to maintain my lane. The micro-adjustments are not possible since more force is needed to loosen the steering wheel from it's stuck position. I've tried to look this issue up online, and it appears this is a common issue experienced by owners of this generation of Honda Civic. The issue is bad enough that steering racks are on back order due to so many being replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696081October 28, 2025
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695724October 27, 2025
ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING
The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the Electronic Power Steering, Evaporative Emission Control System, Check Engine, and Antilock Braking System lights were illuminated; however, the contact had not experienced any failures or malfunctions while operating the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,192.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695848October 27, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor detected. The contact pulled over and parked the vehicle, and became aware that there was fuel leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,026.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695953October 27, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR BAGS, STEERING
When driving the vehicle the park brake abs and steering control lights come on the vehicle intermittently when driving the vehicle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695680October 26, 2025
STEERING
My steering gradually stiffens then suddenly releases while traveling the highway. It cycled this way during the entire trip. It acted this way for the first time Oct 22, 2025 on the outgoing part of my hour long trip. It acted this way the second time Oct 25, 2025 on the hour long return drive home. I was the only one in the car at the time. Therefor, it put my own safety in jeopardy plus those traveling the highway at the same time I was traveling on the highway. I am calling my Honda dealership in the morning, Monday October 27, 2025, to set up an appointment to bring my car in. There were no warning lamps, messages nor other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure and when it first appeared on Oct 22, 2025. I find that I am not the only one experiencing this problem with a 2020 Honda Civic SI a 10th generation Civic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695672October 26, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was the only one driving down a road, not gravel, and all of a sudden my sunroof exploded.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695574October 25, 2025
ENGINE
cracked engine block leaking coolant. Honda says it's not covered after the extended warranty expired. The issue starts happening in many vehicles after 100K miles and my car started seeing the issue at 135K miles . Dealer will not help, Honda of America won't help. this needs to turn into a recall please. Honda must reimburse or have the crack fixed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11695517October 24, 2025
STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is a recall regarding my Honda 2023 that has not been fixed and I did not know about.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694655October 21, 2025
STEERING
Steering wheel sticks when traveling over 60 MPH and trying to make minor lane adjustments on the freeway. This causes the driver to over correct and jerks the car back and forth.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694663October 21, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AC did not work at all when the outside temperature was hot. Service Bulletin 19-091 performed. AC blew cold after the repair. 1 year later AC did not work at all again. Dealership said the extended warranty will not cover it because it is an evaporator leak. This is a known issue and many have complained. If there is a leak in the evaporator then I would assume the refrigerant is leaking into the car and not outside the car. Risks of R1234yf Refrigerant: Flammability: R1234yf is classified as mildly flammable (A2L), meaning it requires a significant heat source to ignite but can burn. Toxic combustion products: When burned, R1234yf produces highly toxic and corrosive substances, such as hydrogen fluoride. Asphyxiation risk: A leak can displace oxygen, leading to a risk of asphyxiation in poorly ventilated areas. More information with others having this issue and difficulty with Honda acknowledging the defect: https://www.civicx.com/forum/threads/2016-2019-evaporator-failures-leaks.52319/ https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/consumer-products/auto-news/honda-class-action-alleges-civic-ac-defect/
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694452October 20, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Drive shaft front axel is rusted and broke in the middle, not by joint. I see there are recalls for this model, but not under my vin number. The way it broke is not how it would normally break. Which is giving me concern it is a faulty product from being built or if it was replaced due to a previous recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694499October 20, 2025
AIR BAGS
I hit a bumb and my engine started smoking and then airbag triggered on both driver and passenger side
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694612October 20, 2025
STEERING
I have received 2 recalls regarding my steering rack. I did have the gear box worm wheel spring replaced but that did not solve the problem my steering was sticking, hard to turn , clunking it would veer off to the right. I took it back to Honda dealer and was told it was dangerous to drive my whole power steering rack needed to be be replaced but Honda said it was not part of the recall I had to pay for the repair. They did give me a discount but my car experienced all the system under the recall to replace the power steering. My Honda is a 2023 and I had to pay over $2000 to have fixed. I would like to know why my car is not included in this recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693913October 16, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Honda Civic in October 2024. The contact stated that while attempting to trade the vehicle at the dealer, the Carfax Report indicated a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that at the time of purchase, the odometer reading was 109,000; however, the Carfax Report indicated that the mileage was 172,000 in 2023.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693970October 16, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Fuel door is making a noise when I unlock my vehicle and sometimes fuel door doesn’t unlock.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693315October 14, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Blown Head gasket failure due to coolant leak into cylinders Evaporator Leak for A/C due to condenser and compressor shaft.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693223October 13, 2025
STEERING
Steering wheel seems to get stuck with minor corrections, and then “gives way” causing a serious over correction. This is mostly noticeable at high way speeds (45+) but can be felt even when the vehicle is stopped. Vehicle is Not lane assist equipped. Appears to be a sticky Rack or Pinion gear.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693083October 13, 2025
STEERING
Sticky steering, very difficult to handle on highway. It lasted about 2 weeks, then went away.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11693198October 13, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle has 42,070 miles on it. It was being driven and suddenly the clutch started to slip. Then, when trying to pull away after a stop, the vehicle only was able to travel at 8 miles/hour in first gear. No messages were received before the clutch failed. Vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and we were given a quote to replace clutch, flywheel, and pressure plate. We then had it towed to a Honda repair center to seek assistance from Honda on the repair because the clutch failed at such low mileage and they diagnosed the cause as premature wear and tear. We know that a bulletin was put out in September 2022 regarding clutch failures with certain Honda Civic Sport models from 2020 and 2021, so we asked Honda for support. They declined because the 2022 model was not covered by the bulletin, even though our Honda had already been produced before that bulletin was released. We believe that our issue is related to the issues with the 2020 and 2021 models and have found that other 2022 and 2023 owners have experienced similar failures. We have included our request letter and escalation request, as well as the repair quote from Zeigler Honda Racine, WI.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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