What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2023 Honda Civic

Typical pattern

27.2% of complaints about the 2023 Honda Civic came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2023 vehicle — around the middle of the 177 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 1.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is steering (191 complaints), typically at 1.3 yr or about 10,000 miles.

Complaints
338
Median age at failure
1.3 yr
Median mileage
9,776 n=26
Crash / fire / tow
9.8% of reports
Safety recalls
4

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Steering
191 reports · 10,000 mi
1.3 yr
4.2%
Lane departure
25 reports · 200 mi
1.3 yr
20%
Collision avoidance
22 reports
1.8 yr
9.1%
Electrical system
16 reports · 200 mi
1.3 yr
6.2%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

24V859000 2024-11-14
Seats:critical fasteners

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 cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

24V744000 2024-10-03
Steering

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.

Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

23V704000 2023-10-19
Steering:rack and pinion

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 incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.

A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

23V430000 2023-06-15
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

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 result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.

Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

In owners’ own words

Steering mileage not reported 4 mo in service
Steering feels stuck at higher speeds highways speeds 60+ Is making it dangerous to drive the vehicle
Steering mileage not reported 3 mo in service
While driving in a straight line or in turns where the steering wheel stays in the same position for more than a few seconds; the steering wheel sticks at times. As mentioned previously, it happens when I don't make corrections for a few seconds. It is a slight stick but is noticeable. It requires a more than normal/reasonable amount of pressure to make the steering wheel unstuck. This has led to some over-corrections. The problem seems happens at various speeds but I find more noticeable between 40 to 70 MPH. Lane Keep Assist is turned OFF.
Steering mileage not reported 6 mo in service
Steering feels weird and has over corrected. Sometimes sticky and wandering. Car has 25 miles on it. Odd steering feedback . I am very concerned about the safety of a car I just paid 60K for.
Electrical system mileage not reported 7 mo in service
Driver information interface (a-type) functions erratically and in a highly distracting manner. Vehicle has very low mileage-275.

Other Civic model years

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