2013 HONDA CIVIC

0 recalls, 436 complaints - 101 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

436 total complaints 37 crashes 2 fires 32 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	92
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	39
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	37
STEERING	35
SERVICE BRAKES	27
ENGINE	27
POWER TRAIN	24
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	21
STRUCTURE:BODY	20
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	17

Incident date: Jun 17, 2026

The ABS misfired and locked my brakes without warning during normal driving. This was without pumping the brakes or any engagement of the brake system.

Incident date: Jun 17, 2026

The ABS misfired and locked my brakes without warning during normal driving. This was without pumping the brakes or any engagement of the brake system.

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2013 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the driver’s side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the ai... Read more

Incident date: Apr 13, 2026

While driving in the far left fast lane at approximately 70mph the vehicle suddenly began to show multiple malfunctions to include the following but not the complete list. Malfunctions noted High Voltage Malfunction, Chassis Malfunction, Suspension Malfunction, Driver Assist Malfunction. The vehicle... Read more

Incident date: Apr 13, 2026

I am writing to open a formal complaint regarding a serious transmission defect in my 2019 Honda Odyssey (VIN: [XXX] ). My vehicle is currently exhibiting symptoms that directly match the 'Transmission Programming Defect' documented in ongoing litigation, specifically symptoms: while accelerating pr... Read more

Incident date: Apr 13, 2026

Incident date: Mar 18, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly slipped while changing gear, with the power train warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

This is an engine failure recall and after multiple conversations with my service advisor, I am being told that my "vehicle is not ready for the corrective action at this time". When I ask him what constitutes "being ready", he states that "the engine pretty must has to be dead". My reply, "In oth... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

my air bag light is on again , my front end was hit bad and they air bags didn't deploy and after the car was fixed the light is always on again, Hyundia can't fix it or find parts to replace it

Crash

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

my air bag light is on again , my front end was hit bad and they air bags didn't deploy and after the car was fixed the light is always on again, Hyundia can't fix it or find parts to replace it

Crash

Incident date: Dec 12, 2025

Complaint Description: While driving my 2025 Honda Odyssey, the Auto Idle‑Stop system engaged in the middle of an intersection at a traffic light, shutting the engine off as designed. When I released the brake pedal, the engine failed to restart, leaving the vehicle stalled in traffic. The dashboa... Read more

Incident date: Dec 12, 2025

Incident date: Dec 22, 2024

Problems started showing on car a week ago. Tested battery and it was not holding a charge. Replaced battery and problem still persisted. Car is now at dealership and they are quoting close to $2000 due to failure for internal windshield camera. Car has right over 78k miles. This is a safety iss... Read more

Incident date: Dec 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact was smelling a burning odor entering the cabin of the vehicle through the vents on the dashboard. The contact was not sure if the defroster or the heater had been activated. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The c... Read more

Incident date: Nov 27, 2025

Trailer brake warning

Incident date: Oct 30, 2025

The driver door began to rattle when the door was closed or when driving down the road. I took it to my Toyota dealer and when they removed the door panel they found the intrusion bar's weld had failed. They confirmed it was a safety issue and referred me to their body shop. The body shop informed t... Read more

Incident date: Oct 30, 2025

premature failure of OEM Falkens on CX-90 PHEV at 20k miles, posing hydroplaning/skidding risk; Mazda denying full goodwil

Incident date: Oct 30, 2025

The infotainment center/and On Star alert systems ( crash detections / SOS ) No access to anything in the infotainments center along with most of the safety setting not alerting due to and over the air update failure. yes is available for inspection upon request. all On star safety features are n... Read more

Incident date: Nov 4, 2025

I do not no at this time

Incident date: Aug 27, 2025

My 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL Sport is experiencing multiple premature engine failures that present a serious safety risk: •Vehicle overheats while driving. •Recurrent misfire on Cylinder #5 (DTC P0305). •White exhaust smoke with a sweet coolant smell on cold start. •Coolant loss despite recent r... Read more

Incident date: Aug 27, 2025

Rear view camera does not work 50% of time since recall was updated. Back seat entertainment games no longer work due to recall “fix”. Service department at Chrysler had no diagnosis besides that the recall has messed up other peoples vans entertainment as well.

Incident date: Sep 11, 2025

The forward facing camera has failed. A myriad of systems are dependent upon functionality of camera including collision mitigation braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, cruise control, and automatic lighting and high beams. The failure also prompts a transm... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2025

6.2 liter engine fail- replaced at new cost, 20,000 miles later another 6.2 engine failed. unable to get new engine due to GMC finally recalling the engine. My VIN is not included in the recall. I now have no vehicle to drive but still have a loan to pay.

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

I was driving 70mph on [XXX] in New Jersey when all of a sudden with no prior warning the battery light came on and my vehicle became very hard to control, I felt it shutting down so I immediately pulled to the only shoulder which happened to be on the left. The car shut down and would not start aga... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

Since purchase the vehicle has had a number of electrical issues. From non functioning automatic mirrors, and memory seating, to blacking out infotainment systems to the bigger recalls. Jeep issued a recall notice early October of 2024 for the High Voltage (hybrid) battery. The recall advised cust... Read more

Incident date: Mar 24, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal; howeve... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2025

Engine died when I was traveling at highway speed. Not warning lights no check engine lights. Was able to stear to the shoulder but vehicle woulnd't start or go into nuetral. Thankfully on a rural road so was able to get out of danger. Had this happened in a busy environment may not have been so f... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized intermittently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that on another occasion, while the vehicle was parked, the sensor failure caused the steering wheel to move back ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 65-68 MPH over a bumpy road surface, the steering wheel and the front end of the vehicle shuddered significantly. The contact decelerated, exited the freeway, and pulled over to the shoulder of the road. The contact was able to conti... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2024

While driving on the highway with my family on Tuesday, [XXX] the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) failed and created a dangerous and hazardous situation for my family and others on the road. The D3 warning light and check engine light appeared and simultaneously the vehicle shifted to a low... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2024

Driving on the interstate when all the sudden there was no power to drive train, the rpm gauge red lined. I put gear shift to neutral and rpm gauge came down, at this time no check engine light. Coasted to exit and parked. Got out and look around Tahoe for damage none found, looked under hood and no... Read more

Incident date: Nov 4, 2024

My front right suspension linkage under the vehicle has come loose and drags on the tarmac. The problem is the suspension linkage is held on by what appears to be two bolts. The two bolts have backed out, causing this linkage to fail.

Incident date: Jul 9, 2024

I have been driving for over 30 years and have never had a windshield. Have a crack in it and now with this car. In less than two years, I have about six cracks in my windshield, which i've had to repair. I have also had serious problem with the car.Automatically braking with adaptive cruise control... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2024

The steering wheel is making a noise and is having a caution sign with the steering wheel on it

Incident date: Apr 1, 2024

Warning message and chimes indicating ABS service required. This is an indication the HCU is working incorrectly or failed which results in ABS brakes, cruise control, and 4x4 function loss. This is a known safety issue and should require a recall.

Incident date: Jul 26, 2024

At moderate highway speeds, the steering sticks and jerks occasionally. Makes the car unstable when this happens.

Incident date: Jan 2, 2023

I have been getting "RCM2_a626" error for "front passenger safety restraint system fault. It comes and goes. Apparently it is a common issues among tesla owners. When I first filled for the error they quoted $2000 for replacing front passenger seat. The error went away so I canceled the appointment.... Read more

Incident date: May 14, 2024

Seat heat turns on and off randomly by itself. Screen does not always work. Transmission jumped, service transmission came on. Took to dealer. They said updates to the computer system needed done and charged me $450 saying they were not covered by the warranty I bought from Mopar. If updates are r... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine overheated, and the check engine warning light illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that coolant was leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that coolant was added but continued ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 7, 2024

Coolant leaking into 3rd cylinder causing engine failure.

Incident date: Jun 7, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while in a drive-through line and turning the steering wheel, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle was violently shaking and lunging forward. The contact stated that the vehicle felt like i... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2024

I have filed a complaint already with 2 agencies and I am continually being transferred from one site to another ! This is my very last complaint, before I file a complaint with my State Senator. ------------------- September 25, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: [XXX] HECU May Cause Engine Compartment ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2024

My Nissan Versa 2024 began going into “limp mode” and the power is significantly reduced. The car barely accelerates and only on flat surfaces when this happens. The check engine light came on and I took it to the dealership and they changed the cam shaft sensor they believed to be the problem, ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2024

When driving the vehicle at speeds between 30 miles an hour and 45 mph the vehicle will jump out of gear into neutral. There are no warning lights that come on. Road conditions varied from dry to wet. I had to coast off the side of the road each time put the car into park and then into drive. This ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2023

The engine of my 2018 Hyundai Sonata has been losing oil at a significant rate. By the time I take my car in for a regular oil change the oil is either completely out or nearly out. I contacted Hyundai regarding an oil consumption test which is what was recommended to me by Hyundai corporate when I ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2023

Appears the roof failed After rain storm on 3/1/24, was moving car to different parking space and heard water that was running / moving in the roof and doors of car. The water then started pouring out through all upper seat belt slots, the AC Vents in the roof, the lights in the roof. Water also p... Read more

Incident date: Jan 19, 2024

Unknown. The rear seat belts in the vehicle are being ripped by the plastic trim that the belts go into. There was no accident or anything.

Incident date: Jan 13, 2024

On several occasions, most of which happened while in motion, my vehicle has stalled out of the blue with no warning. It seems to mostly happen when I’m slowing down or when I’m making a right hand turn and try to accelerate, suddenly there’s no power to the engine. I have to put the vehicle i... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2013 HONDA CIVIC

2013 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	10.5%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	No
Lane Departure Warning	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2013 HONDA CIVIC

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	22.0	31.0	25.0	Premium	$3,100
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	28.0	39.0	32.0	Regular	$1,950
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	28.0	35.0	31.0	Regular	$2,000

CO2 Emissions: 354.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 HONDA CIVIC

101 manufacturer communications from 55 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	11
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR	6
220000 SEATS	5
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS	4
140000 AIR BAGS	4
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY	4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	4
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS	3

010000 STEERING

ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run

130000 VISIBILITY

"Service bulletin - Clearance between the motor pinion and the plate hole causes the plate body to flex, which allows the gear to move up and jump off the motor teeth."

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

"Service bulletin - Clearance between the motor pinion and the plate hole causes the plate body to flex, which allows the gear to move up and jump off the motor teeth."

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service parts, and were not in

350000 EQUIPMENT

Dealer message - Today, American Honda is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Honda vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously not

140000 AIR BAGS

Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f

140000 AIR BAGS

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ALTHOUGH SIMILAR, THE HONDALINK AND HONDALINK EV APPS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON THE APPLE APPS STORE AND GOOGLE PLAY ARE NOT THE SAME. FURTHERMORE, EACH APP APPLIES TO SPECIFIC MODELS.

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

"SERVICE BULLETIN - FOR VEHICLES WITH SCI COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS, HONDA IS NO LONGER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ALTOGETHER. IF YOU REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE, YOU MUST NOW REINSTALL THE ORIGINAL FU

091000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a customer complaint of the starter not starting intermittently. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013 CIVICS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE STARTER NOT STARTING INTERMITTENTLY. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR BLINKS WITH FUEL IN THE TANK. THE PCM MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED.

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR BLINKS WITH FUEL IN THE TANK. THE PCM MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED.

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

DEALER MESSAGE - IF THE SRS WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND A DTC 11-1X OR 11-2X OR A B0001-13 IS STORED IN THE SRS MAIN UNIT, REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Does the front seat-back creak or squeak when you move around in the seat or get in or out of the vehicle? What?s likely causing it is the seat-back fabric rubbing against the foam pad underneath. This noise only happens when the seat gets

220100 SEATS:BARRIERS

220000 SEATS

EDITOR?S NOTE: This article replaces the one posted in December 2015 to extend the article?s shelf life. The issues covered are still being addressed. Does the front seat-back creak or squeak when you move around in the seat or get in or o

350000 EQUIPMENT

HONDA 2013-2014 ACCORD & 2013 CIVC SRS: COMPLAINT FROM CUSTOMER THAT SRS LIGHT IS ON WITH VARIOUS DTC'S *CN

220000 SEATS

"TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - EDITOR?S NOTE: THIS ARTICLE REPLACES THE ONE POSTED IN AUGUST 2015 TO EXTEND THAT ARTICLE?S SHELF LIFE. THE ISSUES COVERED ARE STILL BEING ADDRESSED. DOES THE FRONT SEAT-BACK CREAK OR SQUEAK WHEN YOU MOVE AROUND

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE AUDIO UNIT SOFTWARE IS MALFUNCTIONING. SYMPTOM ? THE AUDIO UNIT BACK LIGHT FLICKERS. ? UPPER DISPLAY IS BLANK AT STARTUP. ? VOL/SELECTOR KNOB OR HARD KEYS DO NOT WORK. ? MULTIPLE SOURCES APPEAR ON THE INFORMATIO

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014 ACCORDS & 2013 CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER?S WEIGHT SENSOR ? FRONT INNER SIDE),

140000 AIR BAGS

220000 SEATS

140000 AIR BAGS

"ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014 ACCORDS & 2013 CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER?S WEIGHT SENS

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM)IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014ACCORDS & 2013CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OFTHE FRONT PASSENGER?S W EIGHT SENSOR ? FRONT INNER SIDE), 82

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM)IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014ACCORDS & 2013CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OFTHE FRONT PASSENGER?S W EIGHT SENSOR ? FRONT INNER SIDE), 82

220000 SEATS

"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM)IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014ACCORDS & 2013CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OFTHE FRONT PASSENGER?S W EIGHT SENSOR ? FRONT INNER SIDE), 82

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE MIL COMES ON WITH ONE OF THESE DTCS: ? P2646/P2651 (ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE). ? P2647/P2652 (ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE). NOTE: THE SYMPTOM MAY BE INTERMITTENT A

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

220000 SEATS

"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014ACCORDS & 2013 CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER?S WEIGHT SENSOR ? FRONT INNER SIDE),

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014ACCORDS & 2013 CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER?S WEIGHT SENSOR ? FRONT INNER SIDE),

143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014ACCORDS & 2013 CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGER?S WEIGHT SENSOR ? FRONT INNER SIDE),

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

"DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2012-2015 CIVICS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF EPS (ELECTRIC POWER- ASSISTED STEERING) LIGHT ON WITH/WITHOUT LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AS WELL AS HAVING THE DTC 33-01 (LOWER

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

"ENGINEERING REQUEST - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2012-2015 CIVICS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF EPS (ELECTRIC POWER-ASSISTED STEERING) LIGHT ON WITH/WITHOUT LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AS WELL AS HAVING THE DTC 33-01 (L

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

091000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE

"DEALER MESSAGE - THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 06-015, NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINE INSPECTION, HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING THE CNG FUEL TANK INSPECTION LABELS. THESE LABELS CAN BE ORDER

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

091000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL TANK IN ALL HONDA NATURAL GAS VEHICLES MUST BE INSPECTED FOR DETERIORATION OR DAMAGE EVERY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT OF HONDA AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. IN ADDITION,

091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

FUEL GAUGE OUT OF ORDER; LOW FUEL INDICATOR FLASHES WHILE THE TANK HAS FUEL*CN

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Service bulletin - There is a chirping from the engine area while driving on rough roads in hot weather. The side engine mount's internal components are rubbing together, causing a noise.

160000 STRUCTURE

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2015 Civics with a complaint of a loose or missing roof molding. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the ve

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2176 (throttle actuator control system idle position not learned). The PCM misinterprets the throttle position sensor signals and sets DTC P2176.

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2015 Civics with a complaint of a loose or missing roof molding. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.

052310 PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2176 (throttle actuator control system idle position not learned). The PCM misinterprets the throttle position sensor signals and sets DTC P2176.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

HONDA: CIVIC 2012-2013 : COMPLAINTS OF INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE. *LJ

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 Civics with a complaint of an inaccurate fuel gauge. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a r

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to coll

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION, FOR 7 YEARS, ON SOME VEHICLES, FOR EXTERIOR PAINT ON HOOD AND FRONT FENDERS LEADING EDGE IS CRACKING; PAINT ON ROOF APPEARS TO BE CHALKY OR CLOUDY. MODEL 2012-13 CI

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Service bulletin - The exterior paint on the hood and the leading edge of the front fenders may crack or look chalky or cloudy. Also the roof, trunk, upper portions of the quarter panel, and the upper portions of the doors may look chalky o

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0101 (MAF sensor circuit range/performance problem) is stored. The PCM misinterprets the mass air flow sensor inputs while driving with constant throttle movement.

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

HONDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP DUE TO LACK OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN MOTOR PINION AND PLATE HOLE CAUSING PLATE BODY TO FLEX ALLOWING GEAR TO MOVE UP AND JUMP OFF MOTOR TEETH. MODEL 2012-2013 CIV

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

HONDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, AN INVESTIGATION IS REQUESTED REGARDING THE MOLDING ON ROOF BEING EITHER LOOSE OR MISSING. MODELS 2012-2013 CIVIC. *PE

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

HONDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ROOF MOLDING IS EITHER LOOSE OR IS MISSING. MODELS 2012-2013 CIVIC. *PE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BULLETIN -THE MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P0128 (COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION) STORED. THE THERMOSTAT JIGGLE VALVE MAY INTERMITTENTLY STICK OPEN AND CAUSE THE PCM TO STORE DTC P0128.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

HONDA: INFORMATION DESCRIBING MALFUNCTIONS CAUSED WHILE USING HANDSFREELINK (HFT). *JS

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

HONDA: AN ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR AN INVESTIGATION ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, WHERE BY THE INNER DOOR HANDLE FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. MODELS 2013 CIVIC, CR-V. *PE

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

HONDA: AN ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR AN INVESTIGATION ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, WHERE BY THE INNER DOOR HANDLE FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. MODELS 2013 CIVIC, CR-V. *PE

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

HONDA: THE INNER DOOR HANDLE FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL 2013 CIVIC, CR-V. *PE

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

HONDA: THE INNER DOOR HANDLE FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL 2013 CIVIC, CR-V. *PE

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

HONDA: DUE TO A CLICKING OR CLACKING NOISE, WHILE TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT, THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. MODEL 2006-2012 CIVIC. *PE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

HONDA: DTC P2646/P2651 OR P2647/2652 MAY BE SET. THE ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL CIVIC SI MODEL YEAR 2002-2005. *JS

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

HONDA: SOME OWNERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT THE INNER DOOR HANDLE BEING INOPERATIVE. *JS

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

HONDA: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING POPPING OR STICKING OF THE FRONT DOOR HANDLE/LATCH. MODELS 2013 CIVIC. *PE

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

HONDA: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING POPPING OR STICKING OF THE FRONT DOOR HANDLE/LATCH. MODELS 2013 CIVIC. *PE

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

HONDA: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THERE IS A NOISE LIKE SQUEALING OR SQUEAKING OR GRINDING, COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. MODELS 2013 CIVIC. *PE

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

HONDA: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE INNER DOOR HANDLE FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. MODELS 2013 CIVIC, CR-V. *PE

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

HONDA: THE FRONT DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S DOOR HANDLE/DOOR LATCH WOULD EITHER BE POPPING OR STICKING AND AN INVESTIGATION IS UNDER WAY, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, FOR THIS ISSUE. MODEL 2013 CIVIC. *PE

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

HONDA: THE FRONT DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S DOOR HANDLE/DOOR LATCH WOULD EITHER BE POPPING OR STICKING AND AN INVESTIGATION IS UNDER WAY, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, FOR THIS ISSUE. MODEL 2013 CIVIC. *PE

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

HONDA: THE FRONT DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S DOOR HANDLE/DOOR LATCH WOULD EITHER BE POPPING OR STICKING AND AN INVESTIGATION IS UNDER WAY, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, FOR THIS ISSUE. MODEL 2013 CIVIC. *PE

190000 TIRES

HONDA: THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND FR

200000 WHEELS

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

HONDA: THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ARE NO LONGER BEING REPLACED TOGETHER AND IF FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE IS REPLACED, THEN REINSTALL ORIGINAL FUEL TANK. MODELS 1998-11 CIVIC GX, 2012-13 CIVIC. *PE UPDATED 04/15/2013. *KB

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA CIVIC

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2022

Momentary Increased Steering Effort

On March 17, 2023, The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE23-005) to access the alleged defect of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022 and 2023 Honda Civic vehicles. The complaints report that the momentary increase in steering effort (de... scribed as "sticky steering") occurs mostly at highway speeds after driving for a certain amount of time. The reports have been received over the past 2 years with most occurring with low vehicle mileage. The steering gear contains a unit that includes a worm gear and a worm wheel. Honda stated this condition of momentary increase in steering effort occurs due to two factors within this unit. During manufacturing, the worm wheel goes through annealing and component conditioning processes. These processes caused internal stress and strain within the worm wheel. This strain was slowly released over the first few months of the vehicle life. Over time, the released strain caused the deformation of the teeth on the worm wheel, causing the worm gear to catch on the worm wheel. This results in the consumer’s momentary increased in steering effort. Also, the manufacturing process did not guarantee consistent grease application and therefore, some vehicles within the scope received too little grease which contributes to the momentary increase in steering effort. Analysis of all relevant data indicates that the subject condition occurs early in the vehicle’s life primarily in winter months. Additionally, the subject vehicles need to be driven in a straight line for a period of time, possibly until the vehicle is warmed up, to recreate the condition. The condition does not illuminate a malfunction indicator light (MIL). Some complaints allege Honda dealerships are unable to recreate the condition or state this is a normal vehicle operation. However, Honda released Service Bulletin 23-037 in July of 2023 which accurately describes the condition. To address this issue, Honda directs dealerships to remove the electronic power steering (EPS) gearbox and replace with a new gearbox. Further, Honda stated that the worst case steering effort from all warranty returned parts tested was 2.4 pounds. ODI complaint traffic remains steady. ODI has received 13 crashes to date, 11 of which allege roadway departure due to not being able to overcome the momentary increased steering effort prior to their vehicle leaving the roadway. The remaining 2 incidents claim overcorrection of the steering wheel. PE23-005 has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA23-003) to further assess the scope, frequency and potential safety related consequences of the momentary increase of steering effort. Further the scope has been expanded to include assessment of the Acura Integra and Honda CR-V models. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002

Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating

This investigation was prompted by Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 11-017, and was based on reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped illuminating simultaneously.Some complainants also reported that the combination switch (switch) that controls the headlights and turn signals... , and/or its electrical wiring harness connector were damaged by overheating.ODI's PE information request letter asked Honda for certain data on model years (MY) 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2003-2008 Element, 2001-2005 Civic, and 2000-2001 S 2000 vehicles.Analysis of complaint and Honda data show that a complete low beam headlight circuit failure occurs in models with 2-bulb headlight systems (i.e., a single bulb on each side for high and low beam).Models with 2-bulb systems include MY 2002-2004 CR-V, 2003-2005 Pilot, 2001-2003 Civic, and 2003-2008 Element.Models with 4-bulb headlight systems (i.e., two bulbs on each side, one for high and one for low beam) have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism as the 2-bulb system.MY 2000-2001 S 2000 models with 2-bulb high intensity discharge headlights also have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism.Honda introduced the 4-bulb headlight system in CR-V in MY 2005, in Pilot in MY 2006, and in Civic in MY 2004.On March 29, 2012 Honda submitted a defect information report (DIR) to recall 554,428 vehicles, including MY 2002-2004 CR-V and MY 2003 Pilot.In the DIR, Honda stated that tension from the combination switch wiring harness to the electrical terminal for the low beam headlight circuit could cause a small amount of motion as the combination switch was operated.This motion, over time, can wear the surface of the terminal creating copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, which may cause the terminal to melt within the harness connector.ODI continued its investigation, and on August 31, 2012 Honda submitted another DIR to recall an additional 820,789 vehicles.This report included the MY 2002 Civic vehicles which were not subject to a prior safety recall (04V-086) for headlights, all of MY 2003 Civic, and MY 2004-2005 Pilot.Honda's DIR advised that operation of the turn signal switch lever at high speed and/or with heavy force can cause movement between the combination switch body and the sub-harness wiring connector.This can cause wear and continued movement can create copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, and potentially causing the terminal to melt within the harness connector. Please see both DIRs at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/ under safety recall 12V-136 for complete details.Honda also provided additional information on the Element model, stating that it was not recalled due to it's very low failure rate.Honda sold 301,497 Element vehicles in the United States and received 17 reports, while ODI received one report (see VOQ 10395219).Honda's technical explanation for the low rate, which was submitted under request for confidentiality, is that the headlight switch, as installed in the Element, reacts differently to the forces applied to it as compared to the recalled models.See attachment for additional information.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003

CNG TANK EXPLODING IN A FIRE

IN MID-APRIL 2007, HONDA INFORMED ODI OF A CNG TANK EXPLOSION INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE.THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER AN ARSONIST BROKE INTO A LOT WHERE MULTIPLE VEHICLES, INCLUDING A SUBJECT VEHICLE, WERE STORED AND SET THE VEHICLES ON FIRE.DURING THE FIRE, THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVIC... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1992

IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR

THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR FAILURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE OR A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1996

THROTTLE CABLE STICKING

DUE TO THE AGENCY'S INVESTIGATION INTO THIS MATTER, HONDA AGREED TO CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE 1996-1998 HONDA CIVICS AND INSTALL A POSITIVE FLOOR MAT RETENTION SYSTEM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE (GENUINE HONDA) FLOOR MAT.FURTHERMORE, HONDA WILL CONDUCT A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN T... Read more

SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1996

CONDENSER FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE

SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993

ALLEGED STEERING LOCKUP

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988

STALLING

There is no summary currently available

HONDA CIVIC - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA CIVIC across all model years (1973, 2025).

402 Total Recalls

20,182 Total Complaints

9 Investigations

2,351 Reported Crashes

288 Reported Fires

198 Reported Deaths

HONDA CIVIC - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	43	View
2025	2	119	View
2024	3	165	View
2023	4	327	View
2022	4	1,150	View
2021	4	197	View
2020	5	293	View
2019	4	524	View
2018	6	860	View
2017	6	755	View
2016	5	1,351	View
2015	1	485	View
2014	2	384	View
2013 (current)	0	436
2012	3	620	View
2011	9	221	View
2010	8	489	View
2009	8	499	View
2008	7	1,080	View
2007	9	1,465	View
2006	15	1,709	View
2005	15	396	View
2004	15	424	View
2003	24	619	View
2002	24	876	View
2001	27	1,357	View
2000	18	351	View
1999	15	404	View
1998	18	502	View
1997	16	452	View
1996	17	383	View
1995	12	252	View
1994	14	171	View
1993	13	178	View
1992	13	113	View
1991	8	143	View
1990	10	110	View
1989	6	88	View
1988	8	51	View
1987	3	41	View
1986	3	54	View
1985	2	17	View
1984	3	7	View
1983	0	10	View
1982	0	1	View
1981	0	1	View
1979	1	1	View
1978	1	0	View
1977	3	0	View
1976	2	0	View
1975	2	0	View
1974	2	0	View
1973	2	0	View

Other HONDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ACCORD	1,544	31,106	View
ODYSSEY	1,083	15,814	View
PILOT	1,019	12,296	View
ACCORD HYBRID	883	1,156	View
CR-V	820	20,314	View
INSIGHT	709	669	View
PASSPORT	510	2,127	View
FIT	348	2,698	View

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