10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,998 miles

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problem #35

Jul 262023

Civic

  • miles
The car makes loud noise in back near gas cap. The Honda dealer states there's a electrical gas locking mechanism gone bad and needs to be replaced. They were out of part for the fuel door latch actuator. Seems like lots of people having this problem.

- Desoto, TX, USA

problem #34

Jan 012023

Civic

  • miles
Car steering wheel became -??sticky-?? and -??jerky-?? and felt like lane keeping assistance was on preventing car from turning properly. Clicking noise and scraping started. Took to dealership and was told new tires required. Aware of multiple service bulletins and March 2023 class action regarding steering. Took to different dealership who is charging $3800 to replace steering rack. Allegedly not covered under warranty or recall. Car has only 45,000 miles on

- Somers, NY, USA

problem #33

Dec 292022

Civic

  • miles
Every so often, quite a few lights will come on my dash. These lights include and relate to problems with power steering, hill start assist, emissions system, traction control tire pressure, and brake system. It does not allow me to use my brake hold when this happens. Also, unsure if it has anything to do with it, it has caused a problem with my first cylinder and is reading that the fuel system is too rich. But the original few lights that come on, will come and go randomly when the car is shut off overnight and will typically stay gone until the car sits with the parking break on for a few minutes.

- Lawrenceburg, IN, USA

problem #32

Mar 012023

Civic

  • miles
I am the original owner of the above listed vehicle. The AC is not circulating cold air. I brought it in to get inspected and was told that the AC went out and has to be replaced. It is retaining freon, but it-??s not circulating.

- Brentwood, CA, USA

problem #31

Jan 032023

Civic

  • miles
The computer board is out and on back order. I have to boost my care EVERYTIME I attempt to drive it. It has been out since January and won't be in until March 8th. They won't give me a loaner car at all. Nothing showed on the dash. The car automatically stays on but won't crank up but that is why the battery is being ran down.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #30

Jan 052023

Civic

  • miles
When I drive down the road at certain times the steering sticks which does not allow me to make the minor adjustments needed to stay in the center of a lane. This causes a jerkiness and overcorrection when driving at higher speeds. This has occurred on long trips and short drives, but sometimes the steering seems fine. I have confirmed that it is not the lane assist kicking in. It is a problem with the steering wheel sticking.

- Cutler Bay, FL, USA

problem #29

Aug 132022

Civic

  • 51,128 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that when attempting to make a right turn at approximately 25 -30 mph, the vehicle failed to successfully turn right. The vehicle continued in a forward motion until it crashed into a nearby sign. The air bag did not deploy. There were no injuries. Medical attention was received and confirmed that no injuries occurred. The sign was damaged. There was no police report. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,128.

- Gateway Village, Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #28

Jan 052022

Civic

  • miles
After less than 4 years, the dashboard Infotainment Screen stopped working and went blank/dark. I checked all connections and fuses with no luck. After a trip to the Honda Dealer, they quoted $1200 to replace the Infotainment screen. I do not have the money to replace this part. This part failed in less than 4 years time. As a result, I have no access to the back up camera, tire inflation calibration, or radio controls and other functions displayed on this screen. This is causing a safety hazard while driving and undue driver distraction while driving while trying to access information usually displayed on the screen. I checked the internet regarding this issue, and there is wide spread data that this is a common issue with Honda, including several law firm class action lawsuits. I believe there should be a Safety Recall for Honda to replace this part.

- Amesbury, MA, USA

problem #27

Oct 072022

Civic

  • miles
First it was two hoses that had issues with the AC then the condensor wasnt holding anything in so it kept leaking out and my AC still wasnt working so Honda said the Evaporator went out and said this is what Honda is known for and happens a lot. So my whole AC all these little parts kept going out and it cost me $4000 to replace all of them and to get it fixed. The evaporator is what cost $3000 to replace

- Coolidge, AZ, USA

problem #26

Oct 012022

Civic

  • miles
I was driving on the freeway, at roughly 65 mph as I began s switching lanes my steering wheel had locked up! Nearly causing me to crash on the freeway. Barely made it over. Steering wheel was stiff with 4 lights coming on my dash Electric power steering light Traction control light Tire sensor light Brake sensor light I-??ve been seeing this is a recurring thing with this car all online ! And needs ti be taking care of ASAP !! My life was in danger.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #25

Jun 152022

Civic

  • miles
Actuator Assy., Fuel Lid (FUEL FILL DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR). Repeatedly locks and unlocks (making a gun shot noise loudly) every time I get in and out of the vehicle. Yes, it is available for inspection at any time. My safety or the safety of others could be at risk with the open gas cap, constant moving electrical components, and to be left stranded unable to open the gas door. The Problem was talked about with the Honda dealership. They said it was a common problem. That Honda knows about. No warning lamps or any notification.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #24

Jun 282022

Civic

  • miles
There crappy electrical Systems and cause a fire! It-??s breaks the Ac system. Someone could die of heat related reason from driving in 95 degree weather. DAMN YOU HONDA!!!

- Parkville , MD, USA

problem #23

Oct 102020

Civic

  • 25,000 miles
The battery that came with this new car dies every 2 weeks for no rhyme or reason! this battery needs to be recalled it's not right. Honda refuses to correct the problem and pretends that it passes the battery test when it should be failing the battery test. Please help.

- Bristow, VA, USA

problem #22

Mar 032021

Civic

  • miles
Air conditioner stopped working, blows out hot air. Dealer said condenser was leaking. Heard there was recall on some Honda Civics for this issue.

- Benicia, CA, USA

problem #21

Jul 012020

Civic

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the low-pressure tire warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer Honda of newnan (391 newnan crossing bypass, newnan, ga 30265: (678) 552-2071) where it was diagnosed with needing all 4 tires to be replaced and an alignment performed. The vehicle had been repaired but continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

- Grantville, GA, USA

problem #20

Oct 102020

Civic

  • 43,000 miles
Vehicle will not start. The vehicle was sitting in my office parking lot the first time this happened and went to leave and the inside lights flashed and then seemed as if the battery died. Got car jumped off, took to economy Honda in chattanooga, tn they checked it and said nothing was wrong and the battery was fine. Left and now about a month later it is doing the exact same thing. Went to start it, lights flash and it wont come on and now it's not doing anything.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #19

Aug 032020

Civic

  • 0 miles
Turned car on while parked, and steering wheel was locked. Saw these warning lights come on: Tire pressure monitor prob, brake system problem, brake hold system problem, power steering problem, vehicle stability assist problem, and hill start assist problem.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #18

Mar 012020

Civic

  • 39,948 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, when warm air was entering the cab of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local dealer Honda of valley stream service located at 396 w merrick rd, valley stream, NY 11580, (516) 285-6655, and was informed with needing ac compressor to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 39,948.

- Flushing, NY, USA

problem #17

Mar 102020

Civic

  • 17,000 miles
Without warning or when I come out to my call, all the windows are rolled down, and the sunroof is open. I have been repeatedly told by the dealership that this is an operator error and that the function on my key fob must have been accidently pressed. However, this issue has happened when the key fob is nowhere near the vehicle. This issue has occurred three times at home where I keep the key fob at least 30 yards away from the vehicle. In addition, the issue has occurred twice at work where the vehicle is over 50 yards away and must pass through 1.5 feet of concrete to send a signal to the car. In addition, the numerous times (I have lost count) the trunk will open without activating the key fob of depressing the knob in the car. Again, I have been told by dealers that it is operator error. However, each time this occurs, the key fob is in my hand on the way to the car or in the console area where it is not being touched by me or by anything else. It has occurred in my driveway and once while the car was in motion'causing me to quickly pull over so the contents of the trunk do not fly out and hit someone. Besides the obvious safety and security issue, this problem has caused a great deal of water damage to the interior of the vehicle and may have gotten into the electrical system via the hands-free system in the console and the usb port in the center compartment'both of which were covered in water during this past incident when it was heavily raining. I have been told by the dealership that these are flukes, and Honda has not and will not make it possible to disable this feature. The 200+ complaints/reports on the NHTSA website indicates to me that it is not a fluke. As the owner, I should be able to be disable this feature so further damages, safety, and security are not an issue. The Honda Civic in question is less than two years old.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #16

Nov 212019

Civic

  • 20,000 miles
Several issues with the touch screen, when cold out the screen will not come on, only displays a blank white screen. This requires several restarts, screen goes blank (black) lose all controls and radio. Even after pulling over and restarting the vehicle several times, sometimes it will not come back on for miles and then comes in and out until it fully reboots. Will make a tone and shut down the entire screen during navigation and after pulling over and restarting the vehicle several times, will sometimes not re-engage navigation at all, until next day.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

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