2010 Honda Civic
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1987 | 39 |
| 1988 | 46 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 91 |
| 1991 | 110 |
| 1992 | 98 |
| 1993 | 146 |
| 1994 | 135 |
| 1995 | 199 |
| 1996 | 305 |
| 1997 | 373 |
| 1998 | 435 |
| 1999 | 338 |
| 2000 | 287 |
| 2001 | 1079 |
| 2002 | 702 |
| 2003 | 499 |
| 2004 | 350 |
| 2005 | 314 |
| 2006 | 1402 |
| 2007 | 1203 |
| 2008 | 914 |
| 2009 | 395 |
| 2010 | 396 |
| 2011 | 168 |
| 2012 | 454 |
| 2013 | 314 |
| 2014 | 290 |
| 2015 | 377 |
| 2016 | 1059 |
| 2017 | 574 |
| 2018 | 708 |
| 2019 | 406 |
| 2020 | 216 |
| 2021 | 133 |
| 2022 | 877 |
| 2023 | 249 |
| 2024 | 116 |
| 2025 | 62 |
| 2026 | 23 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
24% of complaints: air bags — 96 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Driving on the highway, smooth road, hit nothing and the entire driver side airbags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240801
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SLID ON A PIECE OF ICE AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AFTER THE CRASH.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190130
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, A LARGE TRUCK CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FENDER OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180205
16% of complaints: service brakes — 65 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I LEASED OUR BRAND NEW 2010 HONDA CIVIC ON 05/31/2010. PRIMARILY I USED THE VEHICLE TO COMMUTE FROM/TO WORK. I AM A VERY RESPONSIBLE DRIVER AND TOOK A GOOD CARE OF THE VEHICLE CHANGING OIL REGULARLY, CHECK LIQUIDS, ETC.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120430
9% of complaints: structure — 35 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY9% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 34 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 22 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
MY CAR FAILED TO STOP AND BUMPED TO THE BACK OF THE CAR THAT IN FRONT OF ME AT SLOW SPEED ABOUT 3MPH. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20100428
SAFETY TIMELINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Campaign 16V346000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available.
Campaign 17V030000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 17V545000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 18V042000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 18V268000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 18V661000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour,...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019.
Campaign 19V378000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour,...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 19V502000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2010 Honda Civic — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (96 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (65 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (35 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V346000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V030000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V545000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V042000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V268000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V661000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V378000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V502000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2010 Honda Civic reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Honda Civic is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Civic?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Honda Civic have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.