MYRModel Year Report

2023 Honda Civic

● Typical for this model
2023 Honda Civic
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
255
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2023

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

75% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 9 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 35 complaints 1987: 39 complaints 1987 1988: 48 complaints 1989: 69 complaints 1990: 92 complaints 1991: 111 complaints 1992: 100 complaints 1993: 155 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 199 complaints 1996: 305 complaints 1997: 373 complaints 1998: 435 complaints 1999: 338 complaints 1999 2000: 287 complaints 2001: 1,079 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2003: 499 complaints 2004: 350 complaints 2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 1,402 complaints 2007: 1,204 complaints 2008: 916 complaints 2009: 395 complaints 2010: 397 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 455 complaints 2013: 318 complaints 2014: 292 complaints 2015: 378 complaints 2016: 1,080 complaints 2017: 598 complaints 2017 2018: 744 complaints 2019: 434 complaints 2020: 225 complaints 2021: 144 complaints 2022: 883 complaints 2023: 255 complaints 2023 255 2024: 124 complaints 2025: 75 complaints 2026: 30 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 9 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 35 complaints 1987: 39 complaints 1987 1988: 48 complaints 1989: 69 complaints 1990: 92 complaints 1990 1991: 111 complaints 1992: 100 complaints 1993: 155 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 199 complaints 1996: 305 complaints 1996 1997: 373 complaints 1998: 435 complaints 1999: 338 complaints 1999 2000: 287 complaints 2001: 1,079 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2002 2003: 499 complaints 2004: 350 complaints 2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 1,402 complaints 2007: 1,204 complaints 2008: 916 complaints 2008 2009: 395 complaints 2010: 397 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 455 complaints 2013: 318 complaints 2014: 292 complaints 2014 2015: 378 complaints 2016: 1,080 complaints 2017: 598 complaints 2017 2018: 744 complaints 2019: 434 complaints 2020: 225 complaints 2020 2021: 144 complaints 2022: 883 complaints 2023: 255 complaints 2023 255 2024: 124 complaints 2025: 75 complaints 2026: 30 complaints 2026
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 9 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1985 1986: 35 complaints 1987: 39 complaints 1987 1988: 48 complaints 1989: 69 complaints 1989 1990: 92 complaints 1991: 111 complaints 1991 1992: 100 complaints 1993: 155 complaints 1993 1994: 161 complaints 1995: 199 complaints 1995 1996: 305 complaints 1997: 373 complaints 1997 1998: 435 complaints 1999: 338 complaints 1999 2000: 287 complaints 2001: 1,079 complaints 2001 2002: 702 complaints 2003: 499 complaints 2003 2004: 350 complaints 2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 1,402 complaints 2007: 1,204 complaints 2007 2008: 916 complaints 2009: 395 complaints 2009 2010: 397 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 455 complaints 2013: 318 complaints 2013 2014: 292 complaints 2015: 378 complaints 2015 2016: 1,080 complaints 2017: 598 complaints 2017 2018: 744 complaints 2019: 434 complaints 2019 2020: 225 complaints 2021: 144 complaints 2021 2022: 883 complaints 2023: 255 complaints 2023 255 2024: 124 complaints 2025: 75 complaints 2025 2026: 30 complaints

2023: 255 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19821
19839
19845
198515
198635
198739
198848
198969
199092
1991111
1992100
1993155
1994161
1995199
1996305
1997373
1998435
1999338
2000287
20011,079
2002702
2003499
2004350
2005315
20061,402
20071,204
2008916
2009395
2010397
2011169
2012455
2013318
2014292
2015378
20161,080
2017598
2018744
2019434
2020225
2021144
2022883
2023255
2024124
202575
202630

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

75% · 191 reports
CRASHINJURY
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The car wouldn’t turn then it went past the lane into the wall at 60 all pass airbags deployed

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-24

Also filed under Lane departure

Lane departure

10% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing assist and warning.

CRASHINJURY
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The front camera is inoperative. None of the safety features like automatic emergency braking are working. Dealer inspected and said needs a new camera which they can order.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-27

Also filed under Forward collision avoidance

Forward collision avoidance

9% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH

Electrical system

6% · 16 reports
CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

5% · 14 reports
CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the cruise control suddenly would not deactivate causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a ditch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-25

Also filed under Air bags and vehicle speed control

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2023-03-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2023-11-30 Momentary Increased Steering Effort
  2. R
    2023-07-24Service brakes, hydraulic23V430000 Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2023-11-29Engineering analysisClosed 2025-01-28 Momentary Increased Steering Effort
  4. R
    2023-12-04Steering23V704000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.

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  5. R
    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.

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  6. R
    2025-01-06Seats24V859000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2023 Honda Civic — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 191 reports on file for this year.
  • Lane departure: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 23V430000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 23V704000 · Steering
  • Recall 24V744000 · Steering
  • Recall 24V859000 · Seats
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Honda Civic reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Honda Civic is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Civic?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Civic have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.