10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,737 miles

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problem #27

Sep 202024

Civic

  • miles
Car smells like rotten eggs and now wont start. Also, the brake light keeps flashing on the dash. It started flashing twice while driving and now it flashes when you try to start it.

- Laurel, IN, USA

problem #26

May 042024

Civic

  • miles
My car started sounding its alarm at 2:30am on its own. After shutting the alarm off and letting it run, I turned it off and entered my house. It repeated five minutes later. I went to drive the car later that day and the battery was inoperable and the acid has neutralized or evaporated. I replaced the battery and the issues continued. Dealer said is was a fuse box issues. Due to cost, I brought the car home. Consulted another mechanic and it is an issue with the Body Control Module. It takes multiple tries to start the car, the fob doesn't lock the car, and it will go into accessory mode by itself.

- Lancaster, OH, USA

problem #25

May 192024

Civic

  • miles
During warming months, especially when driving at highway speeds, the steering becomes "sticky" and creaks when turning the wheel left and right. This issue has been noted in the 11th generation civics with a recall issued, as well as 2016-2018 Civics. The 2019 also suffers from this same issue but no recall has been issued to date. This problem creates an unsafe driving environment where I feel like I could lose control of my vehicle on the highway. I have brought it to the attention of my local dealership many times with no resolve. They suggested an EPS steering rack placement with an out-of-warranty repair (Almost $3500). Communication with Corporate Honda found no sufficient proof there is an issue repairable due to manufacturer defects.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #24

Dec 262023

Civic

  • miles
Vehicle fails to start randomly in the morning Everything powers up and the screen lights up, but the car doesn't power up fully Maybe fuel pump issue

- Roseville, CA, USA

problem #23

Jun 172019

Civic

  • 7,475 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the center console power independently disconnected. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring since June 2019. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer three times previously and the failure was diagnosed. The computer system and the center console were replaced. The contact was also advised not to connect the cellphone to the center console. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was informed that the failure was unresolvable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,475.

- Manassas, VA, USA

problem #22

Jan 232023

Civic

  • miles
The Honda touchscreen doesn-??t work (but the camera does). I can-??t access the radio, A/C, maps, phone, air bags, tire pressure, etc. This makes me uncomfortable driving without vehicle safety access.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #21

Jul 112023

Civic 4-cyl

  • miles
The car has been stalling to start for the last week. On 7/15/23 I parked my vehicle, all windows were up, I turned the vehicle off, got out and locked the doors, walked away and all of my windows went down half way and the sunroof opened, it has been stalling to speed up like it does usually. 12/19/2023 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain 2017-2020 model year Honda vehicles (NHTSA #23V-858). The fuel pump impeller was improperly moulded, resulting in low density impellers.

- Hampstead , MD, USA

problem #20

Jul 102023

Civic 4-cyl

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after start-up. Additionally, all the windows and sunroof inadvertently opened while the vehicle was parked and shut off. The contact related the failure to a faulty electrical system; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

- Hampstead, MD, USA

problem #19

Sep 102022

Civic

  • miles
I have noticed steering wheel stiffness/notchiness when traveling at varying road speeds. The issue is present when turning the wheel left and it takes more force than usual to return the wheel back to the normal position with audible clicks/groans heard when turning/returning the wheel to neutral. During highway driving, it takes more effort than usual to maintain the vehicle within the lane, like the car is fighting against you. I brought the car into the dealership while still in warranty and the vehicle was misdiagnosed as a sway bar coupler link issue. Having completed their repair recommendations, the issue still persisted and I brought the car back for further evaluation. The car is now out of warranty, and the dealership is stating it is an electric issue with the EPS. The way the part is engineered, the entire EPS rack must be replaced which would cost me upwards of $4200. I will be in contact with corporate Honda in regards to this, as the issue was brought to their attention while the car was under warranty, misdiagnosed, and now I am expected to pay out of pocket for the repair out of warranty. This issue has only gotten worse as time progressed and I am becoming increasingly concerned about my safety and anyone who drives my vehicle due to a manufacturer defect. Research online through the NHTSA website as well as other Honda Civic Forums show hundreds, if not thousands of other Civic owners experiencing the same issue I am and being expected to pay out of pocket for this manufacturer defect. I urge the NHTSA to take action and demand Honda to recall this product as it clearly stems from an engineering fault, not the consumer, and poses a massive safety risk to anyone driving a 2016-2021 Honda Civic.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #18

May 182023

Civic

  • miles
The car won't start after I've driven it and it won't turn over it shakes and acts as if out of gas or a loose connection"?electric..I have to wait for 20 min.before it will start.,and I'm able to drive it.other sites I've punched my vin number at states Honda has a fuel pump recall for my car and other sites says it don't.?"

- Brentwood, CA, USA

problem #17

Feb 202023

Civic

  • miles
All the car has problems all dash warning coming up from nowhere it-??s no safety the other day I was driving 55 mph power steering lock brake failure very un safety and if you Google the problem I-??m not the only customer with this issue it-??s a loooot of people having this issues

- Wharton, NJ, USA

problem #16

Jan 012023

Civic

  • miles
It showing multiple warning lights on the dashboard but everything was fine

- Stone Mountain , GA, USA

problem #15

Oct 172022

Civic

  • miles
Faulty software in Body Control Module (BCM) causing numerous problems with multiple vehicle components including battery, namely: electrical (key fob and headlights) malfunctions, illumination of several warning dash display lights, repeated parasitic battery draining, and security system problems (car alarm activation). Please see attached letter to manufacturer American Honda Motor Co. for additional information.

- Lake Forest, CA, USA

problem #14

Mar 082022

Civic

  • miles
My camera that is supposed to assist in turning and seeing my blind spot is always malfunctioning in my new 2019 civic. Honda says they can-??t do anything about that. I-??ve already had to put new tires on my car - which I suspect didn-??t have new tires on it when I purchased my new car. Replace the battery, and my electronic features (radio screen and windows) like to stop working and go black - including my side camera that-??s meant to assist in lane changes. Additionally, my car melted in the sun. This has been a known issue with Honda since 2011 and they haven-??t addressed that issue or gave any warnings. My tires, and camera for blind spots is a safety issue and the fact that my car is unreliable and melting(!) is troublesome and a safety problem.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #13

Apr 212022

Civic

  • miles
The starter was having trouble igniting the engine upon startup. The engine would crank but would not finish with starting up. I did this three or four times. Upon removing the key from the ignition and putting it back in the ignition and starting it up the car started up normally. The issue seems to be with either the ignition system or fuel system, which is available for inspection upon request. The car could suddenly stop without warning on the road and endanger the safety of myself or other drivers. The problem was previously acknowledged by NHTSA in two separate campaign numbers in May 2020 (20V314000) and March 2021 (21V215000) and this particular Civic was serviced in 2021in accordance with that recall and confirmed by the dealer. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #12

Nov 102021

Civic

  • miles
Unknown power train system evap leak evap stuck open P0455 P0456

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #11

Apr 232021

Civic

  • miles
I I brought my car into Morehead Honda the dealer I purchased my vehicle from to get service because the car was acting funny. I then find out I had my car has a recall car with my car for the fuel pump. It was change the fuel pump I went home and a few days later I was stuck on the highway my car just shut down in the middle of the highway. My car was towed back to the dealership they found out there was something wrong with the fuel pump said they fixed it it was an error on their behalf. I returned several times after that because the fuel gauge is reading inaccurately. Dealer is unable to tell me what-??s wrong. I fill up my car is giving me different readings my car normally falls up to 300+ close to 400 every time I fill up my car and now it-??s reads 191, 150 or 140 when I fill up my car. I continue calling to dealership I am not getting a response. I need help with this it-??s a safety issue.

- Middletown , NY, USA

problem #10

May 082021

Civic

  • 36,337 miles
Just purchased the vehicle at 359xx miles 3 days ago. At 36,2xx miles, while driving, all the dash lights came on saying there was a failure in the braking system, emergency brake, TPMS, lane departure, brake hold, hill assist, impact sensor, emissions system, power steering, and the information system all showed as malfunctioning. After stopping the vehicle and restarting it, the notifications still stay on.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #9

Sep 032020

Civic

  • 56,276 miles
A sign language interpreter called on behalf of the owner of a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the adaptive cruise control failed to operate. The vehicle was shifted into reverse and to drive. The acc light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact called Honda of new rochelle (25 E main St, new rochelle, NY 10801) and schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 56,276.

- New Rochelle, NY, USA

problem #8

Jun 062020

Civic

  • 11,800 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the forward collision avoidance system activated independently without a vehicle in close proximity. The contact stated that while making a left turn into a parking lot, the automatic braking system failed to activate and the vehicle struck the median on the passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was damage to the undercarriage of the vehicle, the front bumper was dented and the hood was dented inwards. Cma's colonial Honda (2100 walthall center dr, South chesterfield, va 23834, 804-414-1900) was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,800.

- Midlothian, VA, USA

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