2025 Honda Civic Type R
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
2 of 4 total reports mention: steering.
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Iâve been having some strange steering issues with my car. It feels like Iâm driving something with a bent frame, especially when I go over 40 mph.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-16
On November 8, 2025,at approximately 9:00 a.m. , I was driving on the freeway at approximately 60 to 65 mph. All of a sudden the steering wheel stiffened and locked up and car pulled to right, at same time the engine malfunction light flashed on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-07
Visibility/wiper
1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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Less than 6 month old 2025 Honda Civic Type R, with structural issues. hatchback holding water after it rains and rear passenger door doing the same. Rear hatch has condensentation on inside window anytime it rains.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-19
Also filed under Structure
Structure
1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Power train
1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.
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The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic Type R. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH and slowing down for a red light, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-26
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-11-18Steering24V744000 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...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Honda Civic Type R — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V744000 · Steering
FAQ
- Is the 2025 Honda Civic Type R reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Civic Type R?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Civic Type R have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.