2019 Honda Civic: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 492 complaints
492
Total Complaints
13,000mi
Median Mileage
Steering
Top Issue
34
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
6,627
25th Percentile
13,000
Median Mileage
36,337
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Steering
87
Fuel/Propulsion System
70
Fuel System, Gasoline
61
Unknown Or Other
47
Electrical System
31
Service Brakes
30
Engine
30
Automatic Emergency Braking
23
Power Train
12
Body
12
Severity Assessment
34
Crashes
1
Fires
20
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR DOORS WINDOWS HELD WATER, ESPECIALLY THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WINDOW. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HONDA OF JEFFERSON CITY (..."
"I SKIDDED BACKWARDS DOWN THE STREET IN SNOWY CONDITIONS BECAUSE 2019 HONDA CIVIC SI WAS SHIPPED WITH SUMMER TIRES INSTEAD OF ALL SEASON TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER'S WINDOW STICKER INDICATED THAT ALL SEASON TIRES WERE INSTALLED WHEN IN FACT, THEY WERE SUMMER TIRES WHICH WERE TOTALLY UNSUITED TO DRIVING..."
"I SKIDDED BACKWARDS DOWN THE STREET IN SNOWY CONDITIONS BECAUSE 2019 HONDA CIVIC SI WAS SHIPPED WITH SUMMER TIRES INSTEAD OF ALL SEASON TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER'S WINDOW STICKER INDICATED THAT ALL SEASON TIRES WERE INSTALLED WHEN IN FACT, THEY WERE SUMMER TIRES WHICH WERE TOTALLY UNSUITED TO DRIVING..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Steering
87 complaints
25th: 26,250 mi
Median: 56,641 mi
75th: 71,425 mi
Fuel/Propulsion System
70 complaints
25th: 5,732 mi
Median: 7,201 mi
75th: 27,500 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline
61 complaints
25th: 29,750 mi
Median: 38,000 mi
75th: 64,000 mi
Unknown Or Other
47 complaints
25th: 2,619 mi
Median: 3,600 mi
75th: 8,350 mi
Electrical System
31 complaints
25th: 3,850 mi
Median: 7,237 mi
75th: 29,334 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 98
FL: 62
TX: 33
NY: 32
NJ: 29
VA: 25
GA: 19
AZ: 18
OH: 18
PA: 14
Who Files Complaints?
1.2%
Original Owners
98.8%
Second+ Owners
Honda Civic — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 110 | 22 |
| 1991 | 143 | 13 |
| 1992 | 113 | 29 |
| 1993 | 178 | 48 |
| 1994 | 171 | 79 |
| 1995 | 252 | 103 |
| 1996 | 383 | 96 |
| 1997 | 452 | 78 |
| 1998 | 502 | 92 |
| 1999 | 404 | 75 |
| 2000 | 350 | 91 |
| 2001 | 1357 | 206 |
| 2002 | 876 | 144 |
| 2003 | 618 | 127 |
| 2004 | 424 | 59 |
| 2005 | 396 | 91 |
| 2006 | 1708 | 108 |
| 2007 | 1464 | 64 |
| 2008 | 1078 | 89 |
| 2009 | 497 | 63 |
| 2010 | 485 | 48 |
| 2011 | 220 | 33 |
| 2012 | 618 | 91 |
| 2013 | 430 | 41 |
| 2014 | 377 | 47 |
| 2015 | 480 | 58 |
| 2016 | 1301 | 53 |
| 2017 | 726 | 31 |
| 2018 | 807 | 41 |
| 2020 | 281 | 22 |
| 2021 | 181 | 9 |
| 2022 | 1136 | 66 |
| 2023 | 318 | 32 |
| 2024 | 159 | 17 |
| 2025 | 80 | 8 |
Active Recalls (3)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Fuel Pump
Campaign 20V314000 | 28/05/2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Fuel Pump
Campaign 21V215000 | 25/03/2021
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Fuel Pump
Campaign 23V858000 | 18/12/2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Protect Your Steering System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Get a wheel alignment annually or after hitting a significant pothole
- Don't hold the steering wheel at full lock for more than a few seconds
- Check power steering fluid monthly on hydraulic systems
- Address wandering, vibration, or play in the wheel promptly
- Replace worn tie rod ends before they cause tire wear
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28