Honda Civic Complaints

16,711 consumer complaints on file.

#11662228May 20, 2025
STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Since April of 2024, my steering has been sticking when making the slightest of turns. It has progressively gotten worse. I initially thought that I needed power steering fluid but that did not correct the issue. This sticky causes my vehicle to veer to the left and right abruptly into other lanes. I am fighting to keep the vehicle straight. I can hear the sticking noise constantly due to the lack of lubrication in the steering gearbox. I am fearful that I may cause an accident and injure myself or others when driving and I would like assistance in having the dealership correct this issue. This issue also causes the sensors for my ABS, Adaptive Cruise control, lane departure etc to malfunction and alarm.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662216May 20, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
The paint chips off and scratches too easily which is apparently known by others. The lack of paint can cause issues with the environment and cause the car to rust.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661799May 19, 2025
POWER TRAIN, STEERING
2015 HONDA CIVIC WITH AROUND 87,000 MILES HAD TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CAR STARTED SHAKING WHILE DRIVING AND THEN STOPPED MOVING. CAR WAS PROPERLY MAINTAINED
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662011May 19, 2025
STEERING, SUSPENSION
While driving slowly and turning the steering wheel, I hear a crackling or popping sound, similar to a “crunch” or “creaking” noise. The sound seems to come from the front and rear area, especially noticeable during low-speed turns (like parking). After I check with Honda dealer they replace Front strut bearing but after replace it. It still making noise.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661602May 17, 2025
ENGINE
Engine block cracked. Leaking coolant and rendering vehicle useless.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661644May 17, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My manual key…it wasn’t program. I just found out when my battery died and we won’t able to open the door manually. And when I told the dealer where I bought it, they were charging me to program it. And it cost a lot, so, I didn’t had it done. Then, just two days ago, my car won’t start again. I just got a new battery from AAA. So, I have to call them again and re check it. The battery was fine. So, the AAA employee asked me to call you or email you. Coz prolly I have a recall problem with my car. Honda Civic 2016 Sedan. I always have this problem with the battery and the manual key.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661460May 16, 2025
STEERING
For at least 6-9 months the Steering has been Notchy and freezes then releases. For part of a second, the car refuses to respond to my steering input. Very Scary and getting worse.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661392May 16, 2025
AIR BAGS
Unknown
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661113May 15, 2025
STEERING
Steering gear box does not return to center
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661150May 15, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
The issue I’m having is that the break red light in the orange brake system just appears randomly without me activating the break. on one occasion I parked the car without seeing any of those signals, then upon me coming out of the store, both signals appeared on the dashboard. my car was stuck in break four hours. After continuously, activating the electronic brake and inactivating it I was able to drive home. I am currently driving day two with both signals flashing on my dashboard. The wheels are rolling and not dragging so I’m not sure what’s going on. This is a safety hazard for not only myself or family, but for other drivers on the road because if this decides to just stop in the middle of the road activating the brakes I’m going to be in trouble and hopefully not life threatening trouble.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661192May 15, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
The paint has started peeling. For a 2018 car and maintained regularly, this is not acceptable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661213May 15, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Came out to a dead battery, despite the battery being less than four months old. On one occasion, I came out to the vehicle with the windows rolled down. On another occasion, I was told there was an issue with the anti-theft system. There was even a time where I came out to my car in accessory mode, despite not turning the vehicle on. Reading online, all signs point to a failure of the BCM. This is a common enough issue where there are entire threads dedicated to the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661234May 15, 2025
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
While making a slow right turn into a shopping plaza, I accidentally struck a median curb with only the driver’s side front tire. Despite the low speed and minimal impact, the passenger side front airbag deployed without cause, severely endangering my passenger. Aside from a flat tire, there was no damage to the body of the car. Fortunately, we were moving slowly enough to avoid injury, but had we been going any faster, it could have caused serious harm. After the incident, both front seatbelts locked, rendering the vehicle unsafe for both the driver and passenger. I later discovered that there are confirmed recalls affecting the passenger airbag system (specifically the front passenger seat weight sensor) for 2020 Honda Civics—my car’s exact make and model—but my VIN does not appear to be included, despite exhibiting the same failure. When I brought the car to a Honda dealership, I was told the recall did not apply and was quoted $10,000 in repairs for the SRS and seatbelt systems. Rather than addressing the potential manufacturing defect, I was instead hounded to trade in the vehicle. I believe this incident reflects a serious safety malfunction tied to an existing recall and deserves investigation. My vehicle may have been improperly excluded from a recall campaign affecting others with identical equipment and model specifications.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661022May 14, 2025
STEERING
Jerking/sticky steering issue. I have heard many other drivers discuss the same with 2016-2023 Civics. Essentially anytime when I am driving, my car may jerk any direction and I have to re-adjust. This makes driving EXTREMELY dangerous. I have noticed similarly to other drivers that whenever my steering jerks in one direction when I turn it back, it makes a knocking noise (like knocking on wood). Very concerned about this issue as I don’t have any money to fix it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661050May 14, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to complete a turn, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, and the steering wheel seemed to be sticking, requiring the steering wheel to be manually returned to center. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660927May 14, 2025
STEERING
When driving straight on the freeway small corrections to keep the car straight are resisted when I add force to the wheel. With increasing force the drag is overcome and the wheel will snap to a new position which may be too far the other way. This makes the steering kind of digital instead of analog. I have noticed the issue periodically over the last couple of years and had the alignment done 2X, first by an independant mechanic and then by the Honda dealer. I thought the issue was alignment. Being the problem is not always noticeable it took a while for me to realize this is totally not normal for this or any car. I fully realize that now after testing it out on my last drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660601May 13, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel seized while turning. There was an abnormal creaking sound coming tfrom he steering and the steering wheel was loose. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was like the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the electric steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 57,219.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660718May 13, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly and seemed to be sticking, requiring the steering wheel be manually returned to center after making a turn. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V663000 (Steering); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660667May 13, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic. The contact purchased the vehicle with a manual transmission and stated that the vehicle came equipped with aluminum clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals. The contact stated that during inclement, wet weather, his foot was constantly slipping off the pedals due to the slick aluminum material on the pedals. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was acknowledged; however, the dealer could not offer any assistance because there were no replacement pedals for the vehicle model. Upon investigation, the contact discovered a private company that made rubber pedals for the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The contact took the customized pedals to the dealer, and the pedals were installed for free. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660407May 12, 2025
STEERING
Steering gets “sticky” on long mostly straight roads and resists small course corrections. This causes “jerky” steering corrections. This issue seems to be more prevalent in warm or hot conditions and occurs far less during colder times of the year. This issue is ongoing and has not been resolved.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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