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2025 Honda Civic problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2025 Honda Civic sits mid-pack among Civic years: 113 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 235, with 2 recalls and no defect investigations. Complainants reported 23 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across steering (23), driver assistance (20), and fuel system (13), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

113

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

20

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

23

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Civic years?

Civic NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted1,709 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 1 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 1 complaints1982: 1 complaints1983: 10 complaints1984: 7 complaints1985: 17 complaints1986: 54 complaints1987: 41 complaints1988: 51 complaints1989: 88 complaints1990: 110 complaints1991: 143 complaints1992: 113 complaints1993: 178 complaints1994: 171 complaints1995: 252 complaints1996: 383 complaints1997: 452 complaints1998: 502 complaints1999: 404 complaints2000: 351 complaints2001: 1,357 complaints2002: 876 complaints2003: 619 complaints2004: 424 complaints2005: 396 complaints2006: 1,709 complaints2007: 1,465 complaints2008: 1,079 complaints2009: 499 complaints2010: 489 complaints2011: 221 complaints2012: 620 complaints2013: 436 complaints2014: 384 complaints2015: 485 complaints2016: 1,348 complaints2017: 756 complaints2018: 854 complaints2019: 519 complaints2020: 288 complaints2021: 197 complaints2022: 1,150 complaints2023: 327 complaints2024: 163 complaints2025: 113 complaints2026: 40 complaints
Civic NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Honda Civic problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering2320%
Driver Assistance2018%
Fuel System1312%
Other109%
Brakes87%
Electrical System65%
Suspension54%
Visibility & Wipers44%
Transmission44%
Tires & Wheels44%
Body & Structure44%
Airbags33%
Engine33%
Speed Control33%
Seats22%
Seat Belts11%

Does the 2025 Honda Civic have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V763000Fuel SystemOctober 14, 2024 · 720,810 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

24V744000SteeringOctober 3, 2024 · 1,693,199 units

Defect

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 Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

Consequence

Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“i was driving on the highway with lane assist on and i can feel it correcting me even though it wasn’t needing to be but i thought maybe i was driving a little bad but then i contirue to drive with it on and i instantly get jerked to the left like if it saw something and swerved and we spun out…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · June 5, 2026 · crash

“i was driving on the highway with lane assist on and i can feel it correcting me even though it wasn’t needing to be but i thought maybe i was driving a little bad but then i contirue to drive with it on and i instantly get jerked to the left like if it saw something and swerved and we spun out…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · June 5, 2026 · crash

“Car was purchased new on Jan 16,2025. On Feb 25,2025 the car spontaneously burst into flames while driving on the highway during rush hour traffic. Car was pulled over to the center median and exited while flames were engulfing the passenger seat. Fire department responded and put out the fire, but…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 25, 2025 · fire

“While checking the harness/tightening I pulled to check for any slack and I was able to pull the loose without using the harness release lever. I had my child get out of the seat to check. I’ve cleaned out around the lever and still have the same issue. Nothing has been taken apart or altered…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · December 3, 2024

“I was stopped at a stoplight and the car ahead of me moved up slightly so I took my foot off the brake. I did not accelerate by pressing the gas pedal and I was going approximately 1-2 MPH. Car in front of me slammed on their brakes and I tried to depress my brake and the brake alert signal inside…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 10, 2024 · crash

2025 Honda Civic — common questions

Is the 2025 Honda Civic reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 113 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Civic year, with 2 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2025 Civic problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (23 complaints), driver assistance (20 complaints), fuel system (13 complaints).

Does the 2025 Honda Civic have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Honda Civic. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Honda Civic years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Civic years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2001, 2016, 2022, 2008, 2002, 2018, 2017, 2012, 2003, 2019, 1998, 2009, 2010, 2015, 1997, 2013, 2004, 1999, 2005, 2014, 1996. The cleanest record among Civic years belongs to 1980.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.