Honda Civic complaints by model year
16,205 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 75 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 124 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | 255 | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 883 | 34 | 3 | 4 |
| 2021 | 145 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| 2020 | 226 | 15 | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 | 434 | 26 | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 | 745 | 26 | 4 | 6 |
| 2017 | 597 | 23 | 6 | 6 |
| 2016 | 1,081 | 36 | 4 | 5 |
| 2015 | 380 | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | 292 | 30 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 | 319 | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 455 | 55 | 5 | 3 |
| 2011 | 169 | 22 | 5 | 9 |
| 2010 | 397 | 31 | 5 | 8 |
| 2009 | 395 | 42 | 6 | 8 |
| 2008 | 916 | 62 | 6 | 7 |
| 2007 | 1,204 | 48 | 9 | 9 |
| 2006 | 1,402 | 78 | 21 | 13 |
| 2005 | 315 | 74 | 9 | 10 |
| 2004 | 350 | 47 | 6 | 10 |
| 2003 | 499 | 90 | 5 | 11 |
| 2002 | 702 | 112 | 14 | 11 |
| 2001 | 1,079 | 147 | 15 | 14 |
| 2000 | 287 | 73 | 5 | 6 |
| 1999 | 338 | 61 | 5 | 3 |
| 1998 | 435 | 81 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 373 | 67 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 305 | 67 | 4 | 2 |
| 1995 | 199 | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 135 | 62 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 146 | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 98 | 26 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | 110 | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| 1990 | 91 | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| 1989 | 69 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 1987 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 1986 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 1985 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1983 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 172 | 314 | 110 | 30 | 65 | 731 | 191 | 61 | 29 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 165 | 126 | 61 | 36 | 12 | 41 | 15 | 30 | 12 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 103 | 61 | 36 | 36 | 18 | 38 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 10 | 34 | 24 | 33 | 71 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 32 | 80 | 70 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Engine | 66 | 57 | 32 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 37 | 23 | 31 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 94 | 63 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Honda Civic recalls (74)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Civic model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2016–2022 | — |
| 24V859000 | Nov 14, 2024 | Driver's Seat Frame Improperly Tightened/FMVSS 207 | 2023, 2024 | 59.7% |
| 24V763000 | Oct 14, 2024 | High-Pressure Fuel Pump May Leak | 2025 | 93.3% |
| 24V744000 | Oct 3, 2024 | Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage | 2022–2025 | 89.2% |
| 24V064000 | Feb 1, 2024 | Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 53.6% |
| 23V858000 | Dec 18, 2023 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2016–2021 | 76.7% |
| 23V704000 | Oct 19, 2023 | Incorrectly Assembled Steering Rack | 2022, 2023, 2024 | 85.7% |
| 23V458000 | Jun 29, 2023 | Loose Fastener on Brake Booster Assembly | 2020, 2021 | 88.4% |
| 23V430000 | Jun 15, 2023 | Unintended Vehicle Movement from Brake Fluid Leak | 2023 | 93.2% |
| 21V215000 | Mar 25, 2021 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019, 2020 | 94.7% |
| 20V314000 | May 28, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2018, 2019 | 96.1% |
| 20V026000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag | 1996–2000 | 7.9% |
| 20V027000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag | 2000 | 14% |
| 19V499000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2001–2005 | 29.5% |
| 19V501000 | Jun 27, 2019 | Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode | 2001–2005 | 47.7% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Honda Civic FAQ
How many recalls has the Honda Civic had?
NHTSA lists 74 recall campaigns that cover at least one Honda Civic model year from 1981 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Honda Civic year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2007 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (1,204) and the 2021 the fewest (145). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Honda Civic problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the steering, unknown or other, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Honda Civic get?
EPA rates the 2026 Honda Civic at 24 to 49 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.