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Honda Civic — the used buyer's guide

Every generation: what ownership is like, what breaks at what mileage, what repairs cost, and what to check before you buy.

Search 'Honda Civic years to avoid' and the same four problems come up: automatic transmissions on 2001-2005 cars, cracked engine blocks on 2006-2009 1.8L cars, 1.5L turbo oil dilution on 2016-2018 cars, and A/C condenser failures on 2016-2021 cars. PulsCar's by-mileage guide names the same groupings. Honda put warranty extensions on several of them, which changes what a used buyer pays.

This page walks eight Civic generations back to 1988. For each, it shows what breaks, what the repair costs where we found two sources, and what to check in person. The three oldest generations (1988-2000) have too few listings for a firm read, and we say so. We also show our own numbers, NHTSA complaints per catalog listing and how often ads mention a problem, always with the denominators.

Our fixed rule flags two years: 2006 and 2016. Both also pass with the 'rust' flaw excluded from the ad count. Years like 2001 (3.7 times its generation median) and 2022 (7.1 times) have high complaint rates that do not trip the rule, because ads for them rarely mention problems or we lack ad data, and the sections explain each.

The generations

problems cluster by generation, not by badge — know which one you're looking at

1988–1991

Gen 4 (1988-1991)

Honda dealer histories date this US generation to model years 1988 through 1991 (Silko Honda, Rensselaer Honda).

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 6.22 for 1991 (112 complaints across 18 listings) to 34.50 for 1989 (69 across 2), against a generation median of 23.33. Those rates rest on 2 to 18 listings a year, so they say little. No year has the 30 listings our rule needs, and we have no enriched-ad data for these years, so no year is flagged. The components NHTSA owners name most often are seat belts, electrical system and vehicle speed control.

What happens at what mileage

MilesItemCostNotes
any Recalls on file: front seat belt buckle buttons (95V103001, 1988-1991), automatic transmission park pawl (90V163000, 1990), idle speed control unit (87V173000, 1988) Free at a Honda dealer when open 95V103001: the red release buttons marked PRESS can break and drop pieces into the buckle. 90V163000: an improperly machined transmission shaft means the park pawl may not fully engage. 87V173000: the fuel injection control unit can raise idle speed by about 550 rpm in gear. Many of these cars have likely had the work done; confirm by VIN.

Buying one — check these

We have no cleared sales for 1988 to 1991 Civics, so we show no clearing prices for this generation.

Full Gen 4 (1988-1991) guide →

1992–1995

Gen 5 (1992-1995)

US model years 1992 through 1995 (Silko Honda, Rensselaer Honda).

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 15.29 for 1995 (214 complaints across 14 listings) to 26.33 for 1993 (158 across 6), against a generation median of 24.00. The share of enriched ads that mention a problem runs from 1 of 5 (20.0%, 1995) to 2 of 2 (100%, 1992), median 41.7%, all on five or fewer ads a year. No year has 30 listings, so no year is flagged. NHTSA owners name air bags and the electrical system most often.

What happens at what mileage

MilesItemCostNotes
any Recalls on file: automatic transmission shift cable clip (94V063000, 1992-1994), passenger air bag inflators (93V208000, 1994) Free at a Honda dealer when open 94V063000: the clip that joins the shift cable to the shift lever rod can lose retention and come off. 93V208000: the passenger-side air bag modules were fitted with inflators out of specification. Confirm each by VIN.

Buying one — check these

We have no cleared sales for 1992 to 1995 Civics, so we show no clearing prices for this generation.

Full Gen 5 (1992-1995) guide →

1996–2000

Gen 6 (1996-2000)

US model years 1996 through 2000 (Silko Honda, Rensselaer Honda). Hagerty's buyer's guide to these cars notes many are on their fourth or fifth owner and that rust and neglect are common.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 5.82 for 2000 (297 complaints across 51 listings) to 26.77 for 1999 (348 across 13), against a generation median of 21.28. 1999 is 1.3 times that median and has only 13 listings. Only 1998 (31) and 2000 (51) reach the 30 listings our rule needs, and neither is near 2.0 times. Ad mentions: 6 of 30 enriched ads (20.0%) for 2000 and 4 of 22 (18.2%) for 1998, against a median of 37.5%. No year is flagged. NHTSA owners name air bags most often.

What happens at what mileage

MilesItemCostNotes
any Ignition switch contacts (recall 02V120000, recorded under 1998-2000) Free at a Honda dealer when the recall is open NHTSA's record says electrical contacts in the ignition switch can degrade from the high current passing through the switch at start-up. CarFeatures also lists a weakening ignition switch on 1996-2000 Civics. Ask whether it was replaced.
age-driven Rust in salt-belt cars; charging system Not verified - no source priced a repair CarFeatures notes rust on cars from salt states and says to test the battery and charging system. Hagerty calls out rust and neglect on these cars. Check rocker panels, rear arches and the floor.
any Recalls on file: front passenger air bag (97V193000, 1997-1998), brake vacuum hose check valve (96V106000, 1996) Free at a Honda dealer when open Confirm both by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Buying one — check these

1996 to 2000 Civics in our catalog clear around $3,800-4,997 depending on year, but only 1998 to 2000 have cleared sales (79 cleared sales in total: 23, 11 and 45). 1999 rests on 11 cleared sales, so read it loosely. 1996 and 1997 have none.

Full Gen 6 (1996-2000) guide →

2001–2005

Gen 7 (2001-2005)

US model years 2001 through 2005 (Silko Honda, Rensselaer Honda). PulsCar's by-mileage guide ties this generation to automatic transmission trouble.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing fall from 19.80 for 2001 (1,089 complaints across 55 listings) to 2.80 for 2005 (364 across 130), against a generation median of 5.41. 2001 is 3.7 times that median, but 2 of 31 enriched ads (6.5%) mention a problem against a 26.0% median, so it fails the ad test. 2002 is 1.5 times the median. No year is flagged. NHTSA owners name air bags and the power train most often; 2001's top component is power train (371 of 1,089).

What happens at what mileage

MilesItemCostNotes
about 100K-105K (CarComplaints averages) Automatic transmission failure $2,320-$2,900 average repair (CarComplaints: 2001 Civic, 683 complaints, $2,320 at 104,750 mi; 2005 Civic, 15 complaints, $2,900 at 101,950 mi) PulsCar names the 2001-2005 automatic as this generation's weak point. The averages are what complaining owners paid, not a shop quote. Ask for transmission service records, and feel for flares or slips between gears on the test drive.
any Recalls on file: front air bags (15V320000 driver side, 15V370000 passenger side, both recorded under 2001-2005) Free at a Honda dealer when open Confirm the status of each by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; air bag work is the recall type to verify first.

Buying one — check these

2001 to 2005 Civics in our catalog clear around $2,800-3,375 depending on year (410 cleared sales). The lowest yearly median is 2003 and the highest is 2005. 2001 rests on 51 cleared sales, so read it loosely.

Full Gen 7 (2001-2005) guide →

2006–2011

Gen 8 (2006-2011)

US model years 2006 through 2011 (Silko Honda, Rensselaer Honda). PulsCar puts the cracked engine block on 2006-2009 cars with the 1.8L. The Civic Hybrid, Si and CNG variants sit in the same years; we count them here.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing fall from 9.77 for 2006 (1,466 complaints across 150 listings) and 5.52 for 2007 (1,276 across 231) to 1.74 for 2010 (413 across 237), against a generation median of 2.79. 2006 is 3.5 times the median. 2007 is 1.98 times, just under the 2.0 cutoff, and its ad share (14 of 145 enriched ads, 9.7%) is below the 10.4% median, so it is not flagged. NHTSA owners name the engine, visibility and air bags most often for 2006.

What happens at what mileage

MilesItemCostNotes
about 84K-98K (CarComplaints averages) Cracked engine block (1.8L, 2006-2009) $2,640-$2,910 average repair (CarComplaints: 2006, 183 complaints, $2,910 at 98,250 mi; 2007, 79 complaints, $2,640 at 84,000 mi). One owner quote of $8,500 for a dealer engine replacement (VehicleHistory). The range is wide because the repair depends on whether the shop fixes the block or swaps the engine. PulsCar says Honda issued a warranty extension for the block. That coverage has probably run out, so ask for proof the work was done and look for coolant loss.
any Recalls on file: rear wheel speed sensor O-ring (07V399000, 2006-2007), accelerator pedal mounting (05V509000, 2006), fuel system bracket (08V535000, 2008-2009) Free at a Honda dealer when open Confirm each by VIN. 08V535000 covers 128 model year 2008-2009 sedans (Honda's count in the NHTSA record).

Buying one — check these

Years flagged

A year is flagged by our rule only when all three hold: (1) its NHTSA complaints per catalog listing is at least 2.0x the median for its generation, (2) the share of ads that mention a problem is above the generation median, and (3) we track at least 30 listings for that year. The cutoff was fixed before we looked. Ad mentions are not failures, and a flag is a reason to inspect harder, not a verdict on any one car.

  • 2006 — flagged by our rule: NHTSA complaints are more than twice the generation norm, and ads mention a problem more often than the generation median, including with the 'rust' flaw left out of the ad count. PulsCar and CarComplaints tie the engine block cracking to 2006-2009 1.8L cars. Check for coolant loss and ask for records. complaints 9.77 complaints per listing (1,466 NHTSA complaints / 150 listings) vs generation norm 2.79 (Gen 8 median) · ad mentions 7 of 98 enriched ads = 7.1% (Gen 8 median 5.6%) with the 'rust' flaw excluded; counting rust, 11 of 98 = 11.2% (median 10.4%) · n=150

Complaints add up over a car's whole life, so older years in a generation can look worse here than they are. Read this flag next to the complaint details below.

2006 to 2011 Civics in our catalog clear around $3,995-5,475 depending on year (1,034 cleared sales). The lowest yearly median is 2006 and the highest is 2009. 2011 rests on 72 cleared sales, so read it loosely.

Full Gen 8 (2006-2011) guide →

2012–2015

Gen 9 (2012-2015)

US model years 2012 through 2015 (Silko Honda, Rensselaer Honda). MotorTrend says the 2013 update ran four model years before the clean-sheet next generation. PulsCar calls 2012 a rushed first year and notes a CVT from 2014.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing run from 1.00 for 2012 (474 complaints across 472 listings) to 1.31 for 2014 (293 across 223), against a generation median of 1.18. 2014 is 1.1 times the median. 2012 has the highest ad share (47 of 334 enriched ads, 14.1%, against a 7.7% median) but a below-median complaint rate. No year is flagged.

What happens at what mileage

MilesItemCostNotes
Not verified Starter replacement $547-$966 (RepairPal), from $247 (YourMechanic), one owner quote over $1,100 on a 2013 (Reddit) These are general Civic starter prices; only one owner thread is tied to this generation. Treat it as a cost reference, not a known weak point.
any Recalls on file: steering column (12V548000, 2012 cars built Oct 26-30, 2012), automatic transmission software (15V574000, 2014-2015) Free at a Honda dealer when open 12V548000: these cars were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly. Confirm each by VIN.

Buying one — check these

2012 to 2015 Civics in our catalog clear around $6,700-10,499 depending on year (1013 cleared sales). The lowest yearly median is 2012 and the highest is 2015.

Full Gen 9 (2012-2015) guide →

2016–2021

Gen 10 (2016-2021)

US model years 2016 through 2021 (Silko Honda, Rensselaer Honda). MotorTrend describes the tenth generation as a clean-sheet design. NHTSA's 2016 recall records name both 1.5L turbo and 2.0L engines, and NHTSA files Type R complaints from 2017.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing fall from 4.57 for 2016 (1,083 complaints across 237 listings) to 1.14 for 2020 (240 across 211), against a generation median of 1.94. 2016 is 2.4 times that median and 6 of 165 enriched ads (3.6%) mention a problem against a 1.2% median with the 'rust' flaw excluded. 2018 is 1.2 times the median, 2019 1.0 times. NHTSA owners name steering most often; for 2016 it is 408 of 1,083.

What happens at what mileage

MilesItemCostNotes
Not verified A/C condenser failure (warranty extension 19-091) $586-$728 (RepairPal condenser replacement); owner quotes of about $1,100 for the condenser and $1,840 for compressor and clutch work (Reddit, TorqueNews) Honda extended the A/C condenser warranty to 10 years from original purchase with no mileage limit, covering 2016-2020 sedans and coupes and 2017-2021 hatchbacks (Avturo, NHTSA TSB). A 2016 car bought new in 2016 is at or past that 10-year line. Ask whether the condenser was replaced, and have the dealer confirm coverage by VIN.
Not verified 1.5L turbo oil dilution (2016-2018) Not verified - sources describe the warranty fix, not a priced repair Consumer Reports and WardsAuto report that Honda extended the warranty on certain 2016-2018 1.5L Civics to six years with no mileage limit. Honda calls the problem rare. A 2020 class settlement added reimbursement and a cold-weather software update (LawsuitWatch). Check the oil level and smell, and ask about the software update.
any Recalls on file: 2.0L piston assemblies (16V074000, 2016), electric parking brake (16V725000, 2016), right halfshaft (17V706000, 2017), steering torque sensor magnet (18V663000, 2017-2018) Free at a Honda dealer when open Confirm each by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 23V858000, a fuel system recall that lists Civics among other Honda models and is recorded under 2016-2021, is also on file.

Buying one — check these

Years flagged

A year is flagged by our rule only when all three hold: (1) its NHTSA complaints per catalog listing is at least 2.0x the median for its generation, (2) the share of ads that mention a problem is above the generation median, and (3) we track at least 30 listings for that year. The cutoff was fixed before we looked. Ad mentions are not failures, and a flag is a reason to inspect harder, not a verdict on any one car.

  • 2016 — flagged by our rule: NHTSA complaints are more than twice the generation norm, and ads mention a problem more often than the generation median, including with the 'rust' flaw left out of the ad count. Steering leads the complaint list (408 of 1,083), then 'unknown or other' and the engine. Check the A/C condenser history, the oil on a 1.5T, and recall status. complaints 4.57 complaints per listing (1,083 NHTSA complaints / 237 listings) vs generation norm 1.94 (Gen 10 median) · ad mentions 6 of 165 enriched ads = 3.6% (Gen 10 median 1.2%) with the 'rust' flaw excluded; counting rust, 10 of 165 = 6.1% (median 2.5%) · n=237

Complaints add up over a car's whole life, so older years in a generation can look worse here than they are. Read this flag next to the complaint details below.

2016 to 2021 Civics in our catalog clear around $12,000-18,500 depending on year (1,103 cleared sales). The lowest yearly median is 2016 and the highest is 2021; 2021 rests on 93 cleared sales, so read it loosely.

Full Gen 10 (2016-2021) guide →

2022–2026

Gen 11 (2022-present)

US model years 2022 to the present (Silko Honda, Rensselaer Honda). NHTSA files these cars under 'Civic Sedan', 'Civic Hatchback' and Type R and Si names as well as 'Civic'; we loaded all of them before counting. NHTSA recall 24V763000 names 2025 Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles.

NHTSA complaints per catalog listing are 7.89 for 2022 (962 complaints across 122 listings), 4.07 for 2023 (338 across 83), 1.12 for 2024 (143 across 128), 0.37 for 2025 (101 across 276) and 0.12 for 2026 (32 across 268), against a generation median of 1.12. Steering accounts for 683 of the 962 complaints for 2022. Recent years have had little time to collect complaints. Our enriched-ad data covers only 2024 in this generation (1 of 95 ads, 1.1%), so the ad half of our rule cannot be checked for 2022 or 2023 and no year is flagged. The complaint rates for 2022 and 2023 are 7.1 and 3.6 times the generation median, but with no ad data for either year the rule cannot flag them.

What happens at what mileage

MilesItemCostNotes
any Steering recalls (23V704000 power steering rack, 2022-2024; 24V744000 steering, 2022-2026) Free at a Honda dealer when open NHTSA's record says 23V704000 covers 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and 5-door cars that received a replacement power steering rack during service. 24V744000 is a wider Honda steering recall that lists 2022-2025 Civic models. Confirm each by VIN.
any Other recalls on file: antilock brake ball valve (23V430000, 2023), seat critical fasteners (24V859000, 2023-2024), fuel pump (24V763000, 2025) Free at a Honda dealer when open Confirm each by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Buying one — check these

2022 to 2026 Civics in our catalog clear around $19,932-22,985 depending on year (724 cleared sales). The lowest yearly median is 2022 and the highest is 2026; 2023 rests on 69 cleared sales, so read it loosely.

Full Gen 11 (2022-present) guide →

The wider family

VariantYearsWhat it means for a buyer
Civic Hybrid2004-2013 and 2025 (per NHTSA records)NHTSA lists 5,553 complaint records under CIVIC HYBRID across 2004-2013, mostly overlapping the plain Civic complaints for the same cars. We count each complaint once. We do not price hybrid battery repairs separately.
Civic Si and Type RSi 2006 onward; Type R 2017 onward (per NHTSA records)Counted inside the generation they belong to. NHTSA lists far fewer complaints under these names than under the base car.
Civic CNG and GXGX 2003-2006; CNG 2010-2013 (per NHTSA records)NHTSA recall 07V512000 covers certain compressed natural gas Civics, where a severe interior fire near the rear seat may heat the CNG tank unevenly and keep the pressure relief device from venting it.

The receipts — complaint & mention data

the story above, validated by two independent sources: federal complaints (NHTSA) + what sellers mention in 3936 real ads from our catalog

What sellers mention in their own ads

IssueAds mentioningRate
rust 118/3936 3.0%
electrical 61/3936 1.5%
engine replaced 27/3936 0.7%
transmission 23/3936 0.6%
ac failure 22/3936 0.6%
timing chain 20/3936 0.5%
hybrid battery 15/3936 0.4%
suspension 13/3936 0.3%
head gasket 12/3936 0.3%
oil consumption 5/3936 0.1%
egr 3/3936 0.1%
These are mentions, not confirmed failures — a seller writing "hybrid battery just replaced" and one writing "needs hybrid battery" both count. High rates mean the issue is common enough that sellers address it unprompted.

Federal complaints by model year (NHTSA)

complaint volume spikes show where problems cluster — higher bars, more owner pain

YearComplaintsTop components
1988 48 Vehicle Speed Control, Seat Belts, Fuel System, Gasoline
1989 69 Seat Belts, Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System
1990 92 Seat Belts, Electrical System, Visibility
1991 112 Seat Belts, Electrical System, Structure
1992 100 Electrical System, Air Bags, Seat Belts
1993 158 Air Bags, Electrical System, Steering
1994 184 Air Bags, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling
1995 214 Air Bags, Equipment, Structure
1996 314 Air Bags, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Visibility
1997 383 Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control, Visibility
1998 450 Air Bags, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling
1999 348 Electrical System, Air Bags, Power Train
2000 297 Air Bags, Engine And Engine Cooling, Tires
2001 1,089 Power Train, Air Bags, Exterior Lighting
2002 714 Air Bags, Power Train, Exterior Lighting
2003 525 Air Bags, Power Train, Electrical System
2004 386 Air Bags, Power Train, Electrical System
2005 364 Air Bags, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control
2006 1,466 Engine, Visibility, Air Bags
2007 1,276 Suspension, Visibility, Engine
2008 987 Air Bags, Engine, Visibility
2009 426 Air Bags, Structure, Electrical System
2010 413 Air Bags, Service Brakes, Visibility/wiper
2011 172 Air Bags, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other
2012 474 Air Bags, Steering, Electrical System
2013 329 Air Bags, Electrical System, Structure
2014 293 Power Train, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other
2015 381 Power Train, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other
2016 1,083 Steering, Unknown Or Other, Engine
2017 606 Steering, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2018 602 Steering, Fuel System, Gasoline, Unknown Or Other
2019 460 Steering, Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel/propulsion System
2020 240 Power Train, Steering, Air Bags
2021 162 Steering, Air Bags, Forward Collision Avoidance
2022 962 Steering, Steering,lane Departure, Unknown Or Other
2023 338 Steering, Steering,lane Departure, Unknown Or Other
2024 143 Steering, Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance
2025 101 Steering, Forward Collision Avoidance, Unknown Or Other
2026 32 Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance, Steering,...

total: 16,793 complaints on file · source: NHTSA complaints database (api.nhtsa.gov)

Recalls (86 campaigns)

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Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 17V545000 · 31/08/2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that...
Visibility:glass, Side/rear 06V326000 · 31/08/2006
ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR WINDSHIELD OR REAR QUARTER GLASS PANELS DO NOT PROPERLY ADHERE TO THE BODY OF THE CAR DUE TO IMPROPER WINDOW OPENING PREPARATION.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch 12V136000 · 30/03/2012
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2004 CR-V; MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2005 PILOT; AND MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 CIVIC VEHICLES. IN MARCH 2012, HONDA FILED A DEFECT REPORT TO RECALL CERTAIN MODEL YEAR...
Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual 87V171000 · 29/10/1987
OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, SECTIONS 6A AND 6B WAS OMITTED FROM THE MANUAL.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 23V458000 · 29/06/2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and...
Exterior Lighting 06E060000 · 29/06/2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF...
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 20V314000 · 28/05/2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit...
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 15V320000 · 28/05/2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey,...
Air Bags:frontal 05V572000 · 27/12/2005
ON CERTAIN 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) CONTAINS A FAULTY ELECTRONIC COMPONENT. AS A RESULT, THE ODS WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND WILL NOT SUPPRESS FRONT PASSENGER...
Steering:electric Power Assist System 18V663000 · 27/09/2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly...
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 18V661000 · 27/09/2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV...
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 19V502000 · 27/06/2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010...
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 19V501000 · 27/06/2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element,...
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 19V499000 · 27/06/2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V,...
Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual 06V270000 · 26/07/2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 18V268000 · 26/04/2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012...
Air Bags 18V266000 · 26/04/2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings...
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 21V215000 · 25/03/2021
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic...
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 16V346000 · 24/05/2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic...
Exterior Lighting 06E049000 · 24/05/2006
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH...
Vehicle Speed Control 99I002000 · 24/05/1999
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FEELS ROUGH OR...
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 95V103001 · 24/05/1995
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 04V086000 · 24/02/2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOW-BEAM TERMINAL ON THE HEAD LIGHT WIRE HARNESS CAN OVERHEAT AND COULD CAUSE THE LOW BEAMS TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
Exterior Lighting 06E026000 · 23/03/2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS...
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 01V329000 · 22/10/2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE AIR CLEANER BOX COVER MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED, AND A BROKEN PLASTIC PIECE COULD TRAVEL INTO THE INTAKE CHAMBER.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 26V332000 · 22/05/2026
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey,...
Exterior Lighting 06E044000 · 22/05/2006
CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM...
Steering:column 12V548000 · 21/11/2012
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012. These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 06E025000 · 21/03/2006
CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND 11-732, SOLD AS...
Equipment:other:labels 18V421000 · 20/06/2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Civic vehicles. The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner's ability to determine...
Air Bags 14V353000 · 20/06/2014
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.'s (Honda) is conducting a limited regional recall for certain model year 2003-2005 Accord, Civic, CR-V, Pilot and Acura MDX, model year 2003-2004 Odyssey and Element, and model year...
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 23V858000 · 19/12/2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX,...
Steering:rack And Pinion 23V704000 · 19/10/2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been...
Seat Belts:front:anchorage 04V550000 · 18/11/2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME FRONT SEAT BELT ANCHORS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH AN INCORRECT WASHER, WHICH COULD RESTRICT ANCHOR MOVEMENT. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT MAY BE IMPROPERLY POSITIONED FOR CERTAIN...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 96V106000 · 18/06/1996
A SOAPY LUBRICANT WAS USED TO INSERT THE CHECK VALVE INTO THE VACUUM HOSE WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE TO STICK.
Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 11V288000 · 18/05/2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CIVIC 2-DOOR AND 4-DOOR VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 21, 2011, THROUGH MAY 2, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT AN O-RING, WHICH SEALS A CONNECTION IN THE FUEL FEED...
Exterior Lighting 06E032000 · 18/04/2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. HEADLIGHTS AND...
Exterior Lighting 06E065000 · 17/07/2006
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF...
Exterior Lighting 06E064000 · 17/07/2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF...
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 20V027000 · 17/01/2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic...
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 20V026000 · 17/01/2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey...
Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual 18V817000 · 16/11/2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may...
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 19V378000 · 16/05/2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic...
Electrical System:ignition:switch 02V120000 · 16/05/2002
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, COUPES, HATCHBACKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN DEGRADE DUE TO THE HIGH ELECTRICAL CURRENT PASSING THROUGH THE SWITCH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Seats:critical Fasteners 24V859000 · 15/11/2024
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat...
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 24V763000 · 15/10/2024
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/pcm/tecm) 15V574000 · 15/09/2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module 23V430000 · 15/06/2023
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can...
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 15V370000 · 15/06/2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic vehicles manufactured March 21, 2000, to January 20, 2005, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX vehicles manufactured June 14, 2000, to...
Exterior Lighting 06E040000 · 15/05/2006
CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO...
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 11V176000 · 15/03/2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. TO PREVENT FUEL FROM LEAKING OUT OF A VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK INTO THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER IN THE EVENT A ROLL-OVER INCIDENT OCCURS, THE FUEL...
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings 08V535000 · 14/10/2008
HONDA IS RECALLING 128 MY 2008-2009 CIVIC SEDANS. A BRACKET THAT COVERS THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR IS SECURED WITH A BOLT AND NUT, BUT DURING ASSEMBLY THE NUT WAS NOT INSTALLED.
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 01V380000 · 13/12/2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control 87V173000 · 13/11/1987
ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION CONTROL UNIT MAY CAUSE IDLE SPEED TO INCREASE BY ABOUT 550 RPM WHILE CAR IS STOPPED IN GEAR.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 06E023000 · 13/03/2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR...
Visibility:glass, Side/rear 07E104000 · 11/12/2007
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT...
Parking Brake 16V725000 · 11/10/2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately...
Exterior Lighting:headlights 08E050000 · 11/08/2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS...
Exterior Lighting 16V526000 · 11/07/2016
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light...
Exterior Lighting:headlights 09E025000 · 11/05/2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE...
Visibility:windshield 90V126000 · 10/07/1990
POOR ADHESION MAY OCCUR BETWEEN PAINT LAYERS IN THE WINDSHIELD MOUNTING AREA DUE TO DEFECTIVE PAINT BATCHES OR OVERSPRAYING.
Unknown Or Other 99E015000 · 10/05/1999
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ACCESSORY DRIVER-SIDE FLOOR MATS USED IN 1996-1998 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DUE TO THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR ON THESE VEHICLES, A MISPOSITIONED FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 94V063000 · 10/04/1994
A RETAINING CLIP THAT CONNECTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE TO THE SHIFT LEVER ACTUATING ROD CAN HAVE INSUFFICIENT RETENTION PRESSURE AND MAY EVENTUALLY COME OFF AFTER REPEATED SHIFT LEVER OPERATION. IF THIS HAPPENS,...
Tires:bead 14V109000 · 10/03/2014
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Honda Civic LX vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, through January 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, during mounting of the tires,...
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 17V030000 · 10/01/2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda...
Air Bags:frontal 93V208000 · 09/12/1993
THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAIN INCORRECT INFLATORS WHICH ARE OUT OF SPECIFICATION FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 17V706000 · 09/11/2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe vehicles. The right halfshaft may have been improperly heat treated, reducing its strength.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 16V074000 · 09/02/2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic vehicles manufactured September 22, 2015, to February 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0L engines. The affected vehicles have engines with...
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 18V042000 · 09/01/2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic,...
Exterior Lighting 06E038000 · 08/05/2006
CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL...
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 02V051000 · 08/02/2002
CERTAIN SEDANS AND COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." CERTAIN REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
Exterior Lighting 09E012000 · 07/04/2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE...
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 01V183000 · 06/06/2001
ON CERTAIN SEDANS, A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER MAY HAVE BEEN LEFT IN THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AFTER TESTING. THIS RESIDUAL WATER COULD CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL DUE TO CORROSION.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 01V182000 · 06/06/2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDANS AND COUPES. THE HOSE CLAMPS ON THE FILLER NECK TUBE HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 19V182000 · 06/03/2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007...
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 07V402000 · 05/09/2007
ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND HYBRID (CNG) VEHICLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. OVER TIME, SOME OF THIS EXTRA GREASE MAY DRIP ON THE BRAKE...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring 07V399000 · 05/09/2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL...
Electrical System:ignition 10V364000 · 05/08/2010
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 HONDA ACCORD, CIVIC TWO AND FOUR DOOR, AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 HONDA ELEMENT VEHICLES. THE INTERLOCK LEVER OF THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY UNEXPECTEDLY DEFORM, WHICH CAN ALLOW...
Air Bags 14V700000 · 04/11/2014
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 Honda Civic, 2003-2004 Civic CNG and Element, 2002-2005 CR-V, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2005 Accord, Pilot, Civic Hybrid, and Acura MDX, 2005...
Steering 24V744000 · 04/10/2024
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic...
Power Train:automatic Transmission 90V163000 · 04/09/1990
DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY MACHINED INTERNAL SHAFT IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE PAWL MECHANISIM MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE WHEN TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK POSITION.
Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 12V256000 · 04/06/2012
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE PROCESS REQUIRED TO SEAT THE DRIVER’S SIDE DRIVESHAFT AND SET THE RETAINING CLIP WAS NOT COMPLETED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVESHAFT...
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 05V509000 · 03/11/2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE PEDAL WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY COME LOOSE AT THE FLOOR MOUNTING.
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly 07V512000 · 01/11/2007
ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE...
Air Bags:frontal 97V193000 · 01/11/1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. THE CLOTH FLAPS COVERING THE FOLDED AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN TUCKED IN TOO FAR.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 24V064000 · 01/02/2024
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid,...

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Questions people actually ask

What Honda Civic years should you avoid?

We don't tell you to skip a year; we flag by a fixed rule, and two Civic years trip it: 2006 and 2016. 2006 has 9.77 NHTSA complaints per catalog listing (1,466 across 150 listings) against a 2006-2011 median of 2.79, and 7 of 98 enriched ads (7.1%) mention a problem against a 5.6% median with the 'rust' flaw excluded. 2016 has 4.57 (1,083 across 237) against a 2016-2021 median of 1.94, and 6 of 165 ads (3.6%) against 1.2%. 2001 has the highest rate of the 2001-2005 years (19.80 per listing, 1,089 across 55) but only 2 of 31 ads (6.5%) mention a problem against a 26.0% median, so it is not flagged.

Do Honda Civics have engine block problems?

PulsCar ties cracked engine blocks to 2006-2009 cars with the 1.8L. CarComplaints counts 183 complaints for the 2006 Civic with an average repair of $2,910 at 98,250 miles, and 79 for the 2007 with $2,640 at 84,000 miles. One owner reported an $8,500 dealer quote for an engine replacement (VehicleHistory). Those are complaining owners' costs, not shop quotes.

What is the Honda Civic A/C condenser problem and is it covered?

Condensers on 2016-2021 Civics have been failing. Honda's warranty extension 19-091 covers the condenser for 10 years from original purchase with no mileage limit on 2016-2020 sedans and coupes and 2017-2021 hatchbacks (Avturo, NHTSA TSB). Outside coverage, RepairPal lists $586-$728 for a condenser replacement, and owners report about $1,100 for the condenser and $1,840 for compressor and clutch work. Ask a Honda dealer to check coverage by VIN.

What is the 1.5L turbo oil dilution problem?

Fuel can get into the oil on some 2016-2018 Civics with the 1.5L turbo. Consumer Reports and WardsAuto report that Honda extended the warranty on certain cars to six years with no mileage limit, and Honda calls the problem rare. A 2020 settlement added reimbursement and a cold-weather software update (LawsuitWatch). We found no source that priced a repair, so we show none.

Are 2001-2005 Civic automatic transmissions reliable?

PulsCar names the 2001-2005 automatic as that generation's weak point. CarComplaints counts 683 complaints for the 2001 Civic with an average repair of $2,320 at 104,750 miles, and 15 for the 2005 with $2,900 at 101,950 miles. Ask for transmission service records and test it hot and cold.

Does NHTSA count the Civic Hybrid, Si and Type R separately?

Yes, NHTSA files them under separate names, and many complaints are listed under more than one. For 2007, CIVIC HYBRID holds 1,268 complaint records against 1,204 for plain CIVIC, but they overlap, so the union is 1,276. We count each complaint once, which is why our totals can be lower than adding the name lists.