MYRModel Year Report

2025 Honda Civic

▲ Better than typical
2025 Honda Civic
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:13.372Z

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
79
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2025

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Steering

41% 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: 316 complaints 2005 2006: 1,404 complaints 2007: 1,204 complaints 2008: 916 complaints 2009: 396 complaints 2010: 397 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 456 complaints 2013: 318 complaints 2014: 293 complaints 2015: 379 complaints 2016: 1,081 complaints 2017: 602 complaints 2017 2018: 747 complaints 2019: 441 complaints 2020: 232 complaints 2021: 146 complaints 2022: 885 complaints 2023: 259 complaints 2024: 125 complaints 2025: 79 complaints 2025 79 2026: 32 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: 316 complaints 2005 2006: 1,404 complaints 2007: 1,204 complaints 2008: 916 complaints 2008 2009: 396 complaints 2010: 397 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 456 complaints 2013: 318 complaints 2014: 293 complaints 2014 2015: 379 complaints 2016: 1,081 complaints 2017: 602 complaints 2017 2018: 747 complaints 2019: 441 complaints 2020: 232 complaints 2020 2021: 146 complaints 2022: 885 complaints 2023: 259 complaints 2024: 125 complaints 2025: 79 complaints 2025 79 2026: 32 complaints
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: 316 complaints 2005 2006: 1,404 complaints 2007: 1,204 complaints 2007 2008: 916 complaints 2009: 396 complaints 2009 2010: 397 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 456 complaints 2013: 318 complaints 2013 2014: 293 complaints 2015: 379 complaints 2015 2016: 1,081 complaints 2017: 602 complaints 2017 2018: 747 complaints 2019: 441 complaints 2019 2020: 232 complaints 2021: 146 complaints 2021 2022: 885 complaints 2023: 259 complaints 2023 2024: 125 complaints 2025: 79 complaints 2025 79 2026: 32 complaints

2025: 79 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
2005316
20061,404
20071,204
2008916
2009396
2010397
2011169
2012456
2013318
2014293
2015379
20161,081
2017602
2018747
2019441
2020232
2021146
2022885
2023259
2024125
202579
202632

Known problem areas

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

Steering

41% · 32 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-21

Steering binding, car feels unstable, steering wheel does return to center, car floats at any speed, issue gets worse with speed, this is going to cause a crash sooner or later, faulty steering…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-25

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

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-07

Forward collision avoidance

16% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.

Service brakes

13% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2024-11-13

Also filed under Air bags and structure

Lane departure

13% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing assist and warning.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel/propulsion system

10% · 8 reports
FIRE

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2025-02-20Fuel system, gasoline24V763000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2025 Honda Civic — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 24V744000 · Steering
  • Recall 24V763000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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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 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Civic have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.