Honda Civic Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

174
Total Recalls
9812
Total Complaints
1045
Total Crashes
883
Reported Injuries
148
Reported Deaths
2006
Worst Year
2026
Best Year
0
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

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Honda Civic — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2026BestExcellent112Unknown Or OtherFull report →
2025Excellent15522SteeringFull report →
2024Good19998SteeringFull report →
2023Good12011910SteeringFull report →
2022Caution6352819SteeringFull report →
2021Good111153SteeringFull report →
2020Good2146149Electrical SystemFull report →
2019Good22571613SteeringFull report →
2018Caution43581311SteeringFull report →
2017Caution4357129Unknown Or OtherFull report →
2016Avoid36442714SteeringFull report →
2015Good2322510Power TrainFull report →
2014Good1802517Power TrainFull report →
2013Good2332621Air BagsFull report →
2012Caution33415453Air BagsFull report →
2011Good71102122Air BagsFull report →
2010Avoid72711727137Air BagsFull report →
2009Caution627733391Air BagsFull report →
2008Caution55664040Air BagsFull report →
2007Avoid77853227EngineFull report →
2006WorstAvoid891851462EngineFull report →
2005Good1122143401Air BagsFull report →
2004Good112443526Air BagsFull report →
2003Caution1535970501Air BagsFull report →
2002Caution1642677611Air BagsFull report →
2001Avoid187191181262Power TrainFull report →
2000Good81764228Air BagsFull report →
1999Good721550522Electrical SystemFull report →
1998Good92254129Air BagsFull report →
1997Good82233833Air BagsFull report →
1996Good821662381Air BagsFull report →

31 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Honda Civic Problems

Air Bags
1391
Steering
1234
Power Train
956
Electrical System
742
Unknown Or Other
646
Engine
567
Suspension
450
Structure
404
Visibility
398
Engine And Engine Cooling
372
Vehicle Speed Control
320
Service Brakes
274

Based on 9,812 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

Civic Years to Avoid

2006 Civic
918 complaints · 8 recalls · 51 crashes · 2 deaths
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2001 Civic
719 complaints · 18 recalls · 118 crashes · 2 deaths
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2010 Civic
271 complaints · 7 recalls · 17 crashes · 137 deaths
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Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best Civic Years to Buy

2026 Civic
12 complaints · 1 recalls
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Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Honda Civic Problems by Year

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Frequently Asked Questions — Honda Civic Reliability

What year Civic has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2006 Honda Civic had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 918 complaints and 8 safety recalls. See the full 2006 report for specific defects.

Is the Honda Civic reliable?

The Honda Civic has accumulated 9,812 owner-filed complaints and 174 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 148 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2026 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Civic.

What are the most common Civic problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (1391 reports), Steering (1234 reports), Power Train (956 reports), Electrical System (742 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my Civic has an open recall?

Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.

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