10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,923 miles

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problem #86

Apr 302022

Civic

  • miles
This vehicle is having electrical problems due to rodents and the oil smells like gasoline

- Antioch , CA, USA

problem #85

Feb 082022

Civic

  • miles
The Electronic Power Steering is failing and causing the vehicle to swerve, get stuck in one direction, and sway into other lanes almost striking other vehicles. The vehicle is a huge safety concern on the road. I Myself have had to roughly pull my steering before crashing into another vehicle. At times, the vehicle looses traction while actively driving because of the steering becoming stiff and stuck. The vehicle has been brought into Honda, they confirmed the power steering rack is failing and will continue to diminish over time thus causing the vehicle to crash. Multiple other Hondas have been brought in for the same issue according to Honda and stated the steering rack part has no estimated time when the part would be in the shop. I was told it could take anywhere from a week to months before Honda receives the necessary part. There are no warning lights appearing but Honda did confirm the steering rack is failing more and more and there-??s nothing they can do for it yet. I-??m not sure how people are supposed to drive a car that is bound to crash into someone" The part itself is no where to be found easily, so do Honda owners pray they do not crash"

- Orlando , FL, USA

problem #84

Mar 262022

Civic

  • miles
I-??ve had this car for about 1 year now. On the 4th month of having the vehicle I got the battery replaced by the dealer for free. Now here we are a year later and my car is having the same issue. When I go to crank it, it stutters as if it doesn-??t want to turn on than turns on. I went to autozone and they said battery needs to be changed again. Which makes no sense because never in my life have I had to change a battery 2x in year & it-??s practically still a new vehicle. I started to investigate and when I go in my trunk That I barely use. I have a little bucket with things I keep in it. The bucket was filled with water as if it was leaking from the tail light area. So my trunk is soaked. I-??ve noticed before a little moisture back there but I thought nothing of it. I wonder if others are having the same issue or they may not have noticed yet. The vehicle getting wet in the inside can become a very big electrical & rust issue. Which is very unsafe, can lead to things like a fire or even mildew which can get you sick breathing in it. I feel this matter should be addressed and investigated immediately! For not only the safety of my self but the other civic drivers !

- Palatka, FL, USA

problem #83

Dec 012020

Civic

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the air conditioner was distributing hot air through the vents. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact was concerned about driving a vehicle without air conditioning in a hot climate state.

- Denham Springs, LA, USA

problem #82

Mar 012021

Civic

  • miles
Ac compressor went out after 37,000 miles. Without the ac, it hurts visibility (could not defog the car windows) when raining or living in a high humidity area. This is also a safety issue in hotter climates. Also had problems with rear backup camera not working upon startup intermittently.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #81

Mar 262021

Civic

  • 23,000 miles
I have been experiencing multiple electrical issues since about 6 months after purchase with brake light bulbs repeatedly burning out along with every system icon on the dash flashing off and on while driving the car it will not start always and at times it will not open with the key or the remote fob all being taken in to shops for repairs and within weeks I can be back to the shop with yet another so called fix this recurring problem is a big safety issue

- Greeley, CO, USA

problem #80

Mar 052021

Civic

  • 70,000 miles
When the fuel door actuator is activated (locking the doors on remote control), the motor makes a loud noise as it locks the fuel door. Unlocking does not make a noise. Also, when getting into car (unlocking doors) and then driving away, as the door auto-lock the actuator is engaged and it makes a loud noise. Sound only happens when the actuator is engaged. Sounds like the internal motor is struggling to close/lock the fuel door. It began 2 weeks ago, and the sound is getting worse and annoying.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #79

Oct 302020

Civic

  • 33,340 miles
Paint peeling along upper edge of roof adjacent to rear window. Console display for backup/right turn camera only displays colored lines while stationary or moving. Mileage 33,340, Oct. 2020

- Davie, FL, USA

problem #78

Sep 142020

Civic

  • 55,000 miles
Went to start my car after 8 hours of work and the battery is dead. Car is only 4 years old and has chalky corrosion. I don't live near a beach for it to have this much corrosion nor do I know if that's why the battery is actually dying. Car has done this to me 4 times since purchasing it brand new.

- New Braunfels, TX, USA

problem #77

Sep 182020

Civic

  • 36,000 miles
At approx 36K miles, the vehicle began exhibiting a behavior where, at highway speeds, the steering sticks while driving straight. To make a minor steering adjustment, the amount of force required to initiate a steering change would cause steering to become unstuck and then over steer. Minor steering adjustments are not possible and the vehicle is difficult to control and maintain within the driving lane. This issue initially would occur randomly but has progressed and is occurring more often.

- West Chester, OH, USA

problem #76

Sep 172020

Civic

  • 60,000 miles
Upon starting vehicle, multiple warning lights appeared on dashboard. Lights indicated brake system issue, power steering issue, hill start assist issue, ABS system issue. Power steering does not work. Car is not safe to drive.

- Quincu, MA, USA

problem #75

Sep 012017

Civic

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the instrument cluster went blank and became inoperable. The speedometer was spinning. Additionally, the air conditioner was blowing hot air. The vehicle was taken to carbone Honda of yorkville (5009 commercial dr, yorkville, NY 13495, where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 36,000.

- Clinton, NY, USA

problem #74

Sep 082020

Civic

  • 38,000 miles
Primary display failed, removing ability to see backup camera and right turn or right side blindspot camera. Secondary impact to climate control and other vehicle functions but safety issue with an inability to see the backup camera on the display is primary concern. Vehicle was stationary when the problem was noticed, but it affects safe operation when backing or making right turns or lane changes to the right.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #73

Mar 312020

Civic

  • 50,000 miles
Ac system needs a new condensor and compressor due to leaking....car is not even 4 years old...this issue is ongoing and Honda has done nothing....not living up to reputation...this is my first and last Honda. I had to replace the battery in this car less than 3 years old and nothing was draining it....this has been a pain in the butt experience....I'm going back to toyoya. Honda refuses to deal with this ac issue that many of us are having when they are fully aware of it.

- Randallstown, MD, USA

problem #72

May 312020

Civic

  • miles
This vehicle has repeatedly been dying and having all of the error codes pop up while the car is running. We have had the car diagnosed and have been told there is nothing wrong by two different dealerships. However even when we are driving the car the car starts freaking out and losing power. We have verified that nothing is draining the battery and have had the battery tested twice. The battery must not be the problem but the electrical system is messing up so much that we are scared to drive it. I'm hoping by visiting the dealerships so many times that I will be able to file a lemon law vehicle and return the vehicle that was only purchased a few months ago.

- Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

problem #71

Jun 012020

Civic 4-cyl

  • miles
A/C unit and all components of ac has stopped working, previous owner replaced components at dealership, I had the components replaced at a different dealership! parts are faulty and don't last!

- Suisun City, CA, USA

problem #70

May 262020

Civic 4-cyl

  • 33,026 miles
Tried to start car (in walmart parking lot) after shopping. Wouldn't start. Instead, all systems warning lights came on: Power steering, parking brake, brake failure, TPMS, traction control system, hill assist system, ABS system, etc. All these warnings kept cycling through on the dashboard when I tried to start car. Tow company came and jump started battery just to see if that would start car. It did! but warnings continued to cycle through all previously mentioned items while I drove car to mechanic. Did not turn car off till I got there for fear it would not start again.

- Wantage, NJ, USA

problem #69

Mar 142017

Civic

  • 15,000 miles
1) the ac only have cool air but it is not cold. It is not even as cold as the outside air. The technician said that the compressor and condenser is working fine, so it has to be the systems leaking air. 2) the front passenger window is occasionally cannot roll down by both buttons from driver or passenger side. It has to take a while and aggressively pushed down the button from passenger side multiple tike to be able to roll the window down. 3) touch screen intermitten automatically flickering like someone pressing on it.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #68

Feb 282020

Civic

  • miles
My car ac is blowing hot air since January 2019. My car is making sound whenever I turn on. February 28, 2020, my car was suddenly stopped when I was driving on the freeway.

- Alhambra, CA, USA

problem #67

Jan 022020

Civic

  • miles
System throws codes non stop recently electronic brake system light emission light saying trans and ECU aren't on same program. Every time I take to Honda they wanna blame the owner. I go there with tons of documents about how others having same issues but they won't do anything about this, I'm told I have to pay in order for them to diagnose the issue and that's with an extended warranty bwt. They will come up with every excuse not to help you, Honda is putting a lot of drivers in danger by not fixing these system and computer problems. I work for a Honda dealership I know what and how mechanics are instructed to

- Catasaqua, PA, USA

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