Honda Civic recalls and problems by year
Since 2000 the Honda Civic has 60 recall campaigns and 13,826 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2006, 2007, 2016.
60recalls
13,826complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
Complaints by model year
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.
Recalls by model year
Most reported problem areas, all years
Steering2,534
Air Bags2,321
Engine1,621
Power Train1,587
Unknown or other1,272
Electrical System1,168
Visibility978
Every model year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 82 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| 2024 | 3 | 127 | 12 | 1 | 11 |
| 2023 | 4 | 260 | 19 | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | 4 | 886 | 34 | 3 | 19 |
| 2021 | 4 | 148 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 238 | 16 | 1 | 15 |
| 2019 | 4 | 444 | 27 | 1 | 20 |
| 2018 | 6 | 750 | 27 | 4 | 25 |
| 2017 | 6 | 606 | 23 | 6 | 14 |
| 2016 | 5 | 1,083 | 36 | 4 | 16 |
| 2015 | 1 | 381 | 37 | 2 | 23 |
| 2014 | 2 | 293 | 30 | 4 | 29 |
| 2013 | 0 | 319 | 29 | 1 | 34 |
| 2012 | 3 | 456 | 55 | 5 | 41 |
| 2011 | 9 | 169 | 22 | 5 | 20 |
| 2010 | 8 | 398 | 32 | 5 | 32 |
| 2009 | 8 | 396 | 42 | 6 | 39 |
| 2008 | 7 | 916 | 62 | 6 | 50 |
| 2007 | 9 | 1,204 | 48 | 9 | 71 |
| 2006 | 13 | 1,404 | 79 | 21 | 69 |
| 2005 | 10 | 316 | 74 | 9 | 71 |
| 2004 | 10 | 350 | 47 | 6 | 37 |
| 2003 | 11 | 499 | 90 | 5 | 66 |
| 2002 | 11 | 703 | 113 | 14 | 99 |
| 2001 | 14 | 1,079 | 147 | 15 | 132 |
| 2000 | 6 | 287 | 73 | 5 | 46 |
Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Check your VIN →Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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Questions
What is the worst year for the Honda Civic?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 (1,404), 2007 (1,204), 2016 (1,083) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.







