Honda Civic years to avoid and best years
Newer Honda Civic years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2022 has the most complaints per year, at 268 (881 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 14 (from 144 complaints), 2020 at 24 (from 224 complaints), and 2015 at 25 (from 380 complaints). The Honda Civic 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2022 Honda Civic, 619 of 881 complaints name Steering.
Data as of .
2021
2020
2015
2025–26
Honda Civic reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Honda Civic. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 → Too early | 28 | 28 | 0 | Steering | 36.6 |
| 2025 → Too early | 35 | 70 | 2 | Steering | 36.6 |
| 2024 → | 41 | 123 | 3 | Steering | 32.2 |
| 2023 → | 79 | 254 | 4 | Steering | 32.2 |
| 2022 → Most | 268 | 881 | 4 | Steering | 32.9 |
| 2021 → Fewest | 14 | 144 | 4 | Steering | 32.1 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 24 | 224 | 5 | Powertrain | 31.8 |
| 2019 → | 30 | 429 | 4 | Steering | 32.1 |
| 2018 → | 36 | 739 | 6 | Steering | 32.9 |
| 2017 → | 45 | 592 | 6 | Steering | 32.9 |
| 2016 → | 81 | 1,080 | 5 | Steering | 33.2 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 25 | 380 | 1 | Powertrain | 32.9 |
| 2014 → | 31 | 291 | 2 | Powertrain | 32.9 |
| 2013 → | 33 | 319 | 0 | Air bags | 32.7 |
| 2012 → | 48 | 455 | 3 | Air bags | 32.3 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan, Coupe, Hatchback
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 3.7 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 215/55R16 (LX), 215/50R17 (EX/EX-L), 235/40R18 (Sport/Touring)
Known issues for this generation
The 1.5L turbocharged engine used in 2016-2018 Civics is affected by a well-documented oil dilution issue: unburned fuel from cold-start direct injection washes down the cylinder walls into the crankcase and mixes with the engine oil, most often on short trips in cold weather. Honda responded with engine control software updates (transmission and fuel injection modifications to warm the engine faster), a drain plug washer replacement, and extended the powertrain warranty to six years from original purchase with no mileage limit. Honda Canada issued the campaign as Service Campaign N60 in November 2018, and American Honda extended the update and the six-year warranty coverage nationwide in the US in May 2019.
- Body styles
- Sedan, Hatchback
- Oil
- 0W-20 · 3.7 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 215/55R16 (LX), 215/50R17 (EX), 235/40R18 (Sport/Touring)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA complaints filed on 2022 and newer Civics most often name the steering. Recall 24V-744 covers certain 2022-2025 Civic and Civic Hatchback vehicles, and also other Honda and Acura models: the steering gearbox may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and make the vehicle difficult to steer. The campaign covers 1,693,199 vehicles across those models. Dealers replace the worm gear spring and add or redistribute grease. Recall 23V-704 covers certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack during a service repair. That rack may have been assembled incorrectly, which can let the tire chafe the lower suspension or the tie rod.
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Civic years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2021 at 14 (from 144 complaints), 2020 at 24 (from 224 complaints), and 2015 at 25 (from 380 complaints).
Which Honda Civic year has the most owner complaints?
2022 has the most complaints per year, at 268 (881 complaints). On the 2022 Honda Civic, 619 of 881 complaints name Steering.
How do Honda Civic owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Honda Civic years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Honda Civic years are too early to compare?
The Honda Civic 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What generation is the 2020 Honda Civic?
10th generation (2016-2021).
Does the Honda Civic have oil dilution problems?
1.5L turbo engines in 2016-2018 Civics were affected; Honda issued a software fix and extended the powertrain warranty to six years.