NHTSA Data Explorer

Honda Civic

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

16,495

Active records

Recalls

88

Active records

TSBs

1,741

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

101

Injuries

1,435

Crashes

1,740

Fires

173

Top reported issues — Honda Civic

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Condition issue

6,061

Operating state

4,213

Steering behavior

3,047

Safety restraint issue

2,961

Reporting mechanism

2,013

Safety restraint behavior

1,463

Noise

1,332

Performance issue

1,151

Engine behavior

1,136

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,078

Vibration/harshness

939

Fluid issue

935

Braking behavior

793

Driver assistance issue

678

Thermal issue

615

HVAC behavior

471

Access/entry issue

425

Ride/handling behavior

404

Electrical issue

385

Starting behavior

308

Lighting behavior

283

Recent change

234

Electrified system issue

226

Smell

169

Infotainment behavior

162

Powering on/off behavior

151

Wiper/washer behavior

129

Communication/network issue

13

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 15, 2026


Steering wheel at speeds usually above 25mph causes the steering wheel to feel stuck. This is a big safety issue as this causes over correction, leading me to steer into other lanes. No warnings, ect. I just purchased the vehicle last weekend so I have not had a chance to get it into the shop just yet but after researching this seems to be a common problem. This is a road hazard that can absolutely cause accidents. From my understanding there has been a recall issued on newer models but not on…

2025 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 14, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started sticking and was difficult to turn to the left or the right. The steering wheel was sticking while accelerating around corners. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with steering rack assembly failure. The…

2013 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 14, 2026


Air Bag light is on. Dealer said it it probably just a faulty relay switch and turned it off. It came back on. I'm listing the date as today, but this has been going on for over 5 years, no incident, but why is light on? I do not trust the airbag system.

2018 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 13, 2026


This is a huge issue across the board with Honda vehicles regarding sticky/notchy steering when exceeding speeds of 50 mph. There should be a recall on the 10th generation Honda Civics because the steering wheel sticks and causes overcorrection to unlock the steering wheel, creating a huge safety risk for the driver, passengers, and everyone else on the roadways, which could cause serious accidents and probably already has. The Honda dealerships don't care about these problems and are trying to…

2016 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 13, 2026


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2018 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 13, 2026


When driving my 2018 Honda Civic, the steering wheel exhibits a distinct sticky, notchy, or binding sensation, making small, incremental lane adjustments difficult. While trying to make minor steering corrections, the steering wheel feels locked or caught in place. I have to apply intentional, extra physical force to overcome this resistance and break the steering wheel free. Once it breaks free, the car will sometimes over-correct, causing a sudden jerk or weaving motion within the lane. This…

2021 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle, and the steering wheel was sticking. The contact stated that the steering wheel was continuously turned while attempting to prevent it from sticking. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a persistent failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a power steering rack…

2018 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 13, 2026


My 1.5L turbo had the error message Emissions System Problem appear on the dash. When I went to AutoZone for them to run their diagnostic, it threw error code P219E which is indicative of a sticking-open fuel injector-pushing raw fuel through the engine and venting toxic vapors directly into my climate control system. Premature fuel injector failure is a known issue on Honda's 1.5L engines, but they have failed to address the issue related to the fuel injectors for these vehicles, presenting a…

2016 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 12, 2026


Sticky steering causing overcorrecting while highway driving and presenting a dangerous condition in relation to the control of the vehicle. Honda recalled approximately 1.7 million newer vehicles—including 2022–2025 Honda Civic models—due to an improperly produced steering gearbox worm wheel that can swell, increasing internal friction and causing a sticky steering wheel. This year model is also a 10th generation Honda why was it not included in that recall?

2018 HONDA CIVIC

Filed Jul 11, 2026


Steering sticks requires, force to turn wheel at times. This is an ongoing problem, not a one time occurrence.

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.