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Major Problems with Honda Civic - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Honda Civic model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2006, for instance, is the worst year for the Civic. Older Civic vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Honda Civic problems by years

2020 4 2019 26 2018 70 2017 131 2016 383 2015 142 2014 164 2013 212 2012 340 2011 147 2010 355 2009 361 2008 830 2007 1139 2006 1342 2005 288 2004 337 2003 474 2002 675 2001 1050 2000 263 1999 322 1998 418 1997 367 1996 304 1995 198 1994 135 1993 145 1992 98 1991 109 1990 91 1989 69 1988 46

Worst Honda Civic Problems

ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2003 Honda Civic April 26, 2006 Victims: 14 Mileage: 25893 miles

The car flipped. *nm

SERVICE BRAKES
2001 Honda Civic October 7, 2017 Victims: 9 Mileage: 136000 miles

Brake failure

DRUM
1995 Honda Civic November 11, 1995 Victims: 8

Rear brakes leak, causing accident,injuries/fatalities. *sd

What is the most common problem with Honda Civic?

Overall the worst problem with Honda Civic relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Civic years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 1755 ENGINE 711 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 705 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 669 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 613 FRONTAL 534 VISIBILITY 533 POWER TRAIN 512 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 436 BODY 383 SUSPENSION 349 STEERING 344 TIRES 339 SERVICE BRAKES 328 REAR 313 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 275 WHEELS 236 SEAT BELTS 227 VISIBILITY/WIPER 205 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 197 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 183 ENGINE 176 SEATS 137 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 135 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 131 IGNITION 126 STRUCTURE 122 SWITCH 112 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 110 TREAD/BELT 88 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 86 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 85 AIR CONDITIONER 80 GASOLINE 74 EQUIPMENT 69 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 67 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 65 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 65 FRONT 63 HEADLIGHTS 62 WINDSHIELD 60 COOLING SYSTEM 59 SIDE/WINDOW 56 DOOR 49 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 49 EXHAUST SYSTEM 47 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 45 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 43 MACPHERSON STRUT 41 SIDEWALL 41 RETRACTOR 37 ANCHORAGE 35 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 31 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 31 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 31 RECLINER 29 TRUNK LID 26 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 25 CRUISE CONTROL 25 FRONT 24 EMISSION CONTROL 24 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 24 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 24 FRAME AND MEMBERS 24 HEAD RESTRAINT 24 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 22 ROTOR 21 LATCH 21 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 21 LATCH 21 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 20 TANK ASSEMBLY 20 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 20 MASTER CYLINDER 19 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 19 ELECTRICAL 19 VALVE 19 WIRING 18 INFLATOR MODULE 18 PARKING BRAKE 17 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 17 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 17 DISC 16 CABLES 16 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 16 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 16 FUEL PUMP 15 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 15 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 15 MODULE 14 PADS 14 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 14 LINKAGES 14 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 14 BUMPERS 13 MECHANICAL 13 INTERIOR LIGHTING 13 HORN 13 FRONT UNDERHOOD 13 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 13 REAR/OTHER 12 AXLE ASSEMBLY 11 TAIL LIGHTS 11 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 11 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 11 SOFTWARE 11 DRIVELINE 10 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 10 WHEEL BEARING 10 TORQUE CONVERTER 10 LOCK 10 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 10 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 9 WEBBING 9 RACK AND PINION 9 EXTERIOR 9 HOOD 9 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 9 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 8 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 8 SWITCH 8 INVERTER 8 CONVENTIONAL 7 HEATER CORE 7 SWITCH 7 CONTROL ARM 7 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 7 COIL SPRINGS 7 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 7 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 6 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 6 CALIPER 6 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 6 STARTER ASSEMBLY 6 PUMP 6 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 6 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 5 DELIVERY 5 DRIVESHAFT 5 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 5 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 5 INTERIOR 5 MECHANICAL 5 ROOF AND PILLARS 5 RIM 5 UPPER ARM 5 POWER STEERING FLUID 5 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 5 DRUM 4 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 4 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 4 POWER ASSIST 4 TURN SIGNAL 4 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 4 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 4 ROTOR 4 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 3 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 3 BRAKE LIGHTS 3 MOTOR 3 NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY 3 LOWER BALL JOINT 3 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 3 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 3 HYDRAULIC 3 CARBURETOR SYSTEM 3 LOWER ARM 3 FLOOR SHIFT 3 FOG LIGHTS 3 SHAFT SECTOR 3 LABELS 3 ANTILOCK 3 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 3 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 3 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 3 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 3 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 2 UNIVERSAL JOINT 2 LOCK 2 CHILD SEAT 2 SHOCK ABSORBER 2 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 2 RACK 2 INJECTORS 2 VACUUM 2 AXLE SHAFT 2 SHOCK ABSORBER 2 REAR WINDOW 2 SWITCH 2 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 2 FAN 2 SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT 2 COLUMN 2 CABLES 2 FAN/MOTOR 2 BEAD 2 HUB 2 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 2 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 2 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 2 LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP 2 TRACTION BATTERY 2 AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 2 LINKAGES 1 COLUMN SHIFT 1 CALIPER 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 1 SHOES/LININGS 1 STORAGE 1 LINKAGE AND CABLE 1 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 DRUM 1 RELAY 1 WHEEL CYLINDERS 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 SEAL 1 HUBCAP/COVER 1 FLUID 1 REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK 1 UPPER BALL JOINT 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 SWITCH 1 COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 HUB 1 SPINDLE 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 FLASHER UNIT 1 STRAP/WEBBING 1 BASE (INFANT) 1 CONVERTIBLE 1 LUBRICANT 1 MARKINGS 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2020 2 2019 25 2018 68 2017 85 2016 190 2015 58 2014 84 2013 79 2012 105 2011 45 2010 76 2009 113 2008 176 2007 254 2006 250 2005 67 2004 62 2003 85 2002 123 2001 141 2000 67 1999 46 1998 92 1997 44 1996 101 1995 72 1994 36 1993 5 1992 4 1991 5
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