10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,027 miles

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problem #95

Dec 262019

Civic

  • 50 miles
I bought a Honda Civic 2016. I notice that my front led light maker does not work only left side work and it is about to go out too. Sometime it goes on as its please. And air condition does not blow cold air. I hope they recall all these problems..

- Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA

problem #94

Dec 202019

Civic

  • 66,000 miles
Air conditioning not blowing cold after 3 months of filling up freon.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #93

Dec 192019

Civic

  • miles
I purchased a 2016 Honda Civic for my son in 2016. I received a notice about ac problems this year. I contacted my son and asked him if he had problems with the A/C. he reported that it doesn't blow very much air and the air never gets cold. So I had him take to dealership. He was told that the recall for A/C affected only one part of the unit which they could fix under no cost...but they said that there was a huge hole in the air compressor and this was not covered. They quoted over $2,000 to replace air compressor. I found this hard to believe and researched to find out what causes a hole in the compressor that makes it beyond repair and the only information I could find were others having the same problem with 2016 Honda Civic faulty air compressors. Again when I tested it myself, it was not blowing cold air and sometimes not blowing air at all. Since I purchased vehicle, it seems like system was not fully capable of defrosting windows in front and back and figured the design was bad.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #92

Dec 042019

Civic

  • 75,000 miles
Vehicle touch screen turned green. Cameras stopped working. Screen beeps intermittently when handheld device is connected to the infotainment screen. Will begin to work again aftet a few minutes pass.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #91

Dec 042019

Civic

  • 28,600 miles
I've had my car for less than a year and on three separate occasions it has failed to start. The first time it happened, I did a google search and saw that this was a common problem with the car. I found a youtube video that gave instructions on a possible remedy -- which included going under the hood of the car and finagling with the battery, etc. My husband tried this remedy and once my car started, I immediately took it to the dealership. At the dealership I was told that my battery was dead; they replaced the battery. Months later, with my new battery, this happened again. My husband tried the remedy again but when I took it to the dealership I told him that they should look further into this issue because it is not just the battery. To me, it was some kind of electrical glitch. The dealership informed me that because they could not replicate the problem of the 'no-start', there was nothing they could do. At 6 months pregnant I told them that I was being left in a vulnerable position with a very unreliable vehicle. I told them that a google search would show that this was happening with many Honda Civics and that this must be a known issue. They said they would have a Honda representative contact me and that never happened. I told myself that if this happened again, I would do nothing myself. I would get my car towed to the dealership. Well, of course, it has happened again at 9 months pregnant. I had my car towed to the dealership because it again has not started. The car remains in accessory mode and the brakes and shift gear is locked. I truly think I have a lemon vehicle because this company is refusing to look further into this issue. To note, each time the car hasn't started, it has been after I've turned the car off and returned to it a short time later, either at home on the street or at work in the parking lot.

- Studio City, CA, USA

problem #90

Nov 142019

Civic

  • miles
Received a letter from Honda about A/C condenser leaks. Took it to the dealership, said that condenser is fine that is the compressor that is leaking. Total job cost is over $1200. Called Honda, said that compressor is not covered in warranty extension.

- Weston, FL, USA

problem #89

Sep 022019

Civic

  • miles
I bought a 2016 Honda Civic brand new. It has 32000 miles on it. The ac quit working in September this year. Summer temperatures reach well above 110 F in mesa, AZ. After spending one week in a rental car and 300 dollars, finally got my car back. My ac worked only for one month and now is blowing mostly hot air. I am very concerned that the dealer is going to say that my guarantee is expired this time. Maybe a class action law suit is needed before a serious heat stroke kills somebody.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #88

Nov 012019

Civic

  • 63,500 miles
Today I returned from Honda of marin after having my starter replaced. The part # is 31200-5ba-A52. I would like to have this experience (part and service) to be reimbursed. This part should not have stopped work after a short period of time with the mileage of the vehicle at 63500.

- Novato, CA, USA

problem #87

Oct 012019

Civic

  • miles
Reports further allege that the malfunction in the Civic A/C condensers, compressors create risks for damage to other components in the vehicles' systems and refrigerant leaking which is definitely not good for the environment.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #86

Oct 012019

Civic

  • miles
The air conditioning blows hot air.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #85

Sep 302019

Civic

  • 55,000 miles
The air conditioning compressor stopped working. There was a leak in the compressor.

- Lake Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #84

Sep 212019

Civic

  • 26,000 miles
Ac compressor is leaking at 26,000 miles. At Honda dealership now. Honda dealership has been advised they cannot even order replacement parts to repair at this time due to Honda having a hold on them. Compressor is defective and should be replaced/recalled by Honda.

- Granite Falls, NC, USA

problem #83

Jul 012019

Civic

  • 41,000 miles
A/C system became non functional at 41,000 miles. Obviously just out of warranty. Been reading all over the internet about the defective A/C system in the 2016 Honda Civic. I find it hard to believe that Honda hasn't issued a recall or there hasn't been any class action lawsuits regarding this serious design flaw that Honda is well aware of. Since I owe less on this car than what the repairs will cost, I'm planning on trading it in for a 2020 hatchback version and hope that this defect has been corrected with the newer models.

- La Habra, CA, USA

problem #82

Aug 122019

Civic

  • 37,000 miles
Ac component on my Honda Civic not working properly. This is an issue as I have done the research and seen that there are many with the same year and model as mine that are experiencing bad ac quality. My ac will be cold on the passenger side but hot on the driver side. I am looking to see if there is a recall since Honda has been made aware of the issue and has now acknowledged it could be failure on their part. I bought my car used with only $35,000 miles, it worked find until it hit $38,000 and then it has started to get hot in the car.

- Atwater, CA, USA

problem #81

Mar 052018

Civic

  • miles
Car has 19800 miles. This Monday will be the 4th time I will be at dealer because the A/C is once again blowing warm air. After the 3rd time I switched dealers. They replaced the lines and that was short lived. Just before the warranty ended I purchased an extended warranty for $1500. I live in Florida and this has been a nightmare. Each time it takes 3.5 hrs. To run a diagnostic. Corporate supposedly knows of the problems. Nothing is being done. Do a search on google on this car with A/C problems and there are many, many complaints

- Winter Springs, FL, USA

problem #80

Sep 052019

Civic

  • miles
The air conditioning system in my car started to blow hot air on the driver's side while remaining cool on passenger side. I took it the dealer where I bought the car and was told that the condenser had a leak which was caused by a rock or rocks. I was told that although there is a 10 year warranty on the condenser it doesn't apply because the part didn't fail, it was due to road debris. This is despite the fact that the front of this model of Honda is completely open under the bumper easily allowing small rocks and bugs to enter and be embedded in the condenser. I was told that the compressor "blew up" because it was still running with low freon and would not be covered either. This is despite the fact that the vehicle should have a low pressure switch which shuts off the compressor when there is low freon to prevent this type of damage. I was told the cost of repairs would be $1854. The service manager has not returned my multiple calls to discuss my concerns about the vehicle. I have had all of my service done at the dealership and when this started becoming an issue last year I would have thought Honda would address it and let consumers know what steps could be taken to prevent the damage - if that is what caused the condenser to fail. As other complaintants have noted this is an issue for clearing the windshield in rainy weather, I have already experienced that problem and it is an issue in hot weather especially for people with disabilities affected by hot weather, the elderly and children. I can provide the dealer estimate and pictures of the car's front and condenser if that would be helpful.

- Prosperity, PA, USA

problem #79

Jun 232019

Civic

  • 40,000 miles
A/C started blowing hot air around 40,000 miles. Took it to the dealer who refused to perform a diagnosis because the parts are on a national back order. This is very unsafe in the summer to drive a 7 year old and infant without A/C. I'm considering trading it in for something older and without this new A/C system.

- Indian Head Park, IL, USA

problem #78

Jul 202019

Civic

  • 18,745 miles
A/C compressor failure.

- Fremont, CA, USA

problem #77

Jun 012019

Civic

  • miles
Ac is not blowing cold air. My mechanic says that the ac compressor system is leaking and would need to be replaced. My car is at around 38000 miles and it has been less than 3 years since I bought it. This is completely unacceptable and absolutely unbearable during the summer.

- Monrovia, CA, USA

problem #76

Aug 012019

Civic

  • miles
My vehicles just past 3 year period and air conditioner is blowing hot air. Took to dealer and they say low on feon and needed recharge because only seeing 120kg out of 420kg gas. Must have leak somewhere.all my pervious car I had have no issue w/ lost of feon. Something is going on and dealer is not telling me.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

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