MYRModel Year Report

2025 Honda Civic

▲ Better than typical
2025 Honda Civic
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:47:58.287Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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, 2025 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 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: 1079 complaints 2002: 702 complaints 2003: 499 complaints 2004: 350 complaints 2005: 314 complaints 2005 2006: 1402 complaints 2007: 1204 complaints 2008: 916 complaints 2009: 395 complaints 2010: 396 complaints 2011: 168 complaints 2011 2012: 454 complaints 2013: 318 complaints 2014: 291 complaints 2015: 377 complaints 2016: 1079 complaints 2017: 591 complaints 2017 2018: 738 complaints 2019: 425 complaints 2020: 222 complaints 2021: 142 complaints 2022: 881 complaints 2023: 252 complaints 2023 2024: 122 complaints 2025: 70 complaints 2025 2026: 28 complaints 2026
2025: 70 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19821
19839
19845
198515
198635
198739
198848
198969
199092
1991111
1992100
1993155
1994161
1995199
1996305
1997373
1998435
1999338
2000287
20011079
2002702
2003499
2004350
2005314
20061402
20071204
2008916
2009395
2010396
2011168
2012454
2013318
2014291
2015377
20161079
2017591
2018738
2019425
2020222
2021142
2022881
2023252
2024122
202570
202628

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STEERING 39%

39% of complaints: steering — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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While driving my 2025 Honda Civic Touring, the electric steering system suddenly malfunctioned without warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260821

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

a lot of new honda cars have steering rack problem and no recall yet. please help!

NHTSA ODI report, 20260807

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started sticking and was difficult to turn to the left or the right. The steering wheel had almost seized.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260803

LANE DEPARTURE 14%

14% of complaints: lane departure — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing assist and warning.

CRASH INJURY
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 14%

14% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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I was stopped at a stoplight and the car ahead of me moved up slightly so I took my foot off the brake. I did not accelerate by pressing the gas pedal and I was going approximately 1-2 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241113

Also filed under AIR BAGS and STRUCTURE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 20250220 — fuel system, gasoline

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

Campaign 24V763000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2025 Honda Civic — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for lane departure issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 24V744000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V763000 (fuel system, gasoline) 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 2025 Honda Civic reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Honda Civic is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Civic?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Civic have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.