MYRModel Year Report

2023 Honda Civic

● Typical for this model
2023 Honda Civic
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda Civic Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2023 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 9 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 15 complaints 1986: 35 complaints 1986 1987: 39 complaints 1988: 46 complaints 1989: 69 complaints 1990: 91 complaints 1991: 110 complaints 1992: 98 complaints 1992 1993: 146 complaints 1994: 135 complaints 1995: 199 complaints 1996: 305 complaints 1997: 373 complaints 1998: 435 complaints 1998 1999: 338 complaints 2000: 287 complaints 2001: 1079 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2003: 499 complaints 2004: 350 complaints 2004 2005: 314 complaints 2006: 1402 complaints 2007: 1203 complaints 2008: 914 complaints 2009: 395 complaints 2010: 396 complaints 2010 2011: 168 complaints 2012: 454 complaints 2013: 314 complaints 2014: 290 complaints 2015: 377 complaints 2016: 1059 complaints 2016 2017: 574 complaints 2018: 708 complaints 2019: 406 complaints 2020: 216 complaints 2021: 133 complaints 2022: 877 complaints 2022 2023: 249 complaints 2023 2024: 116 complaints 2025: 62 complaints 2026: 23 complaints 2026
2023: 249 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19821
19839
19845
198515
198635
198739
198846
198969
199091
1991110
199298
1993146
1994135
1995199
1996305
1997373
1998435
1999338
2000287
20011079
2002702
2003499
2004350
2005314
20061402
20071203
2008914
2009395
2010396
2011168
2012454
2013314
2014290
2015377
20161059
2017574
2018708
2019406
2020216
2021133
2022877
2023249
2024116
202562
202623

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 77%

77% of complaints: steering — 191 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20230324

LANE DEPARTURE 6%

6% of complaints: lane departure — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20230324

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20230925

LANE DEPARTURE 3%

3% of complaints: lane departure — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20230324

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20230317 — PE (closed 20231130)

Momentary Increased Steering Effort

R 20230724 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 23V430000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20231129 — EA (closed 20250128)

Momentary Increased Steering Effort

R 20231204 — steering

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.

Campaign 23V704000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241118 — 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...

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.

Campaign 24V744000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250106 — seats

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.

Campaign 24V859000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Honda Civic — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (191 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for lane departure issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V430000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V704000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V744000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V859000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1986 ▲ 1987 ▲ 1988

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2007 ■ 2001

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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 77% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Civic have?

4 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.