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2018 Honda Civic

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Civic years

Owner complaints for the 2018 Honda Civic are substantially higher than the model-year median of 183.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

208 reports with mileage · 530 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Steering. Review the 310 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 94 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 80 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

26 crash reports4 fire reports17 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

60 reports
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51,128 miles · Dec 19, 2022
Electrical SystemSteeringCrash

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that when attempting to make a right turn at approximately 25 -30 mph, the vehicle failed to successfully turn right. The vehicle continued in a forward motion until it crashed into a nearby sign. The air bag did not deploy. There were no injuries. Medical attention was rec…

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The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that when attempting to make a right turn at approximately 25 -30 mph, the vehicle failed to successfully turn right. The vehicle continued in a forward motion until it crashed into a nearby sign. The air bag did not deploy. There were no injuries. Medical attention was received and confirmed that no injuries occurred. The sign was damaged. There was no police report. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,128.

NHTSA ODI #11498088

Mileage unknown · Oct 21, 2022
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

After less than 4 years, the dashboard Infotainment Screen stopped working and went blank/dark. I checked all connections and fuses with no luck. After a trip to the Honda Dealer, they quoted $1200.00 to replace the Infotainment screen. I do not have the money to replace this part. This part failed in less than 4 years time. As …

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After less than 4 years, the dashboard Infotainment Screen stopped working and went blank/dark. I checked all connections and fuses with no luck. After a trip to the Honda Dealer, they quoted $1200.00 to replace the Infotainment screen. I do not have the money to replace this part. This part failed in less than 4 years time. As a result, I have no access to the back up camera, tire inflation calibration, or radio controls and other functions displayed on this screen. This is causing a safety hazard while driving and undue driver distraction while driving while trying to access information usually displayed on the screen. I checked the internet regarding this issue, and there is wide spread data that this is a common issue with Honda, including several law firm class action lawsuits. I believe there should be a Safety Recall for Honda to replace this part.

NHTSA ODI #11490276

Mileage unknown · Oct 17, 2022
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

First it was two hoses that had issues with the AC then the condensor wasnt holding anything in so it kept leaking out and my AC still wasnt working so Honda said the Evaporator went out and said this is what Honda is known for and happens a lot. So my whole AC all these little parts kept going out and it cost me $4000 to replac…

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First it was two hoses that had issues with the AC then the condensor wasnt holding anything in so it kept leaking out and my AC still wasnt working so Honda said the Evaporator went out and said this is what Honda is known for and happens a lot. So my whole AC all these little parts kept going out and it cost me $4000 to replace all of them and to get it fixed. The evaporator is what cost $3000 to replace

NHTSA ODI #11489556

Mileage unknown · Oct 5, 2022
Electrical SystemSteering

I was driving on the freeway, at roughly 65 mph as I began s switching lanes my steering wheel had locked up! Nearly causing me to crash on the freeway. Barely made it over. Steering wheel was stiff with 4 lights coming on my dash Electric power steering light Traction control light Tire sensor light Brake sensor light I’ve…

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I was driving on the freeway, at roughly 65 mph as I began s switching lanes my steering wheel had locked up! Nearly causing me to crash on the freeway. Barely made it over. Steering wheel was stiff with 4 lights coming on my dash Electric power steering light Traction control light Tire sensor light Brake sensor light I’ve been seeing this is a recurring thing with this car all online ! And needs ti be taking care of ASAP !! My life was in danger.

NHTSA ODI #11488111

Mileage unknown · Sep 21, 2022
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion SystemStructure

Actuator Assy., Fuel Lid (FUEL FILL DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR). Repeatedly locks and unlocks (making a gun shot noise loudly) every time I get in and out of the vehicle. Yes, it is available for inspection at any time. My safety or the safety of others could be at risk with the open gas cap, constant moving electrical components, and t…

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Actuator Assy., Fuel Lid (FUEL FILL DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR). Repeatedly locks and unlocks (making a gun shot noise loudly) every time I get in and out of the vehicle. Yes, it is available for inspection at any time. My safety or the safety of others could be at risk with the open gas cap, constant moving electrical components, and to be left stranded unable to open the gas door. The Problem was talked about with the Honda dealership. They said it was a common problem. That Honda knows about. No warning lamps or any notification.

NHTSA ODI #11485674

Mileage unknown · Jun 28, 2022
Electrical SystemForward Collision AvoidanceUnknown Or Other

There crappy electrical Systems and cause a fire! It’s breaks the Ac system. Someone could die of heat related reason from driving in 95 degree weather. DAMN YOU HONDA!!!

NHTSA ODI #11471378

25,000 miles · May 14, 2021
Electrical System

THE BATTERY THAT CAME WITH THIS NEW CAR DIES EVERY 2 WEEKS FOR NO RHYME OR REASON! THIS BATTERY NEEDS TO BE RECALLED IT’S NOT RIGHT. HONDA REFUSES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND PRETENDS THAT IT PASSES THE BATTERY TEST WHEN IT SHOULD BE FAILING THE BATTERY TEST. PLEASE HELP.

NHTSA ODI #11416542

Mileage unknown · Apr 13, 2021
Electrical System

AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED WORKING, BLOWS OUT HOT AIR. DEALER SAID CONDENSER WAS LEAKING. HEARD THERE WAS RECALL ON SOME HONDA CIVICS FOR THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #11407828

20,000 miles · Jan 26, 2021
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW-PRESSURE TIRE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER HONDA OF NEWNAN (391 NEWNAN CROSSING BYPASS, NEWNAN, GA 30265: (678) 552-2071) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING ALL 4 TIRES TO BE REPLACED AND AN ALIGNMENT PERFORMED. …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW-PRESSURE TIRE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER HONDA OF NEWNAN (391 NEWNAN CROSSING BYPASS, NEWNAN, GA 30265: (678) 552-2071) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING ALL 4 TIRES TO BE REPLACED AND AN ALIGNMENT PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.

NHTSA ODI #11389961

43,000 miles · Oct 10, 2020
Electrical SystemEngineExterior Lighting

VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN MY OFFICE PARKING LOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED AND WENT TO LEAVE AND THE INSIDE LIGHTS FLASHED AND THEN SEEMED AS IF THE BATTERY DIED. GOT CAR JUMPED OFF, TOOK TO ECONOMY HONDA IN CHATTANOOGA, TN THEY CHECKED IT AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG AND THE BATTERY WAS FINE. LEFT AND…

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VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN MY OFFICE PARKING LOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED AND WENT TO LEAVE AND THE INSIDE LIGHTS FLASHED AND THEN SEEMED AS IF THE BATTERY DIED. GOT CAR JUMPED OFF, TOOK TO ECONOMY HONDA IN CHATTANOOGA, TN THEY CHECKED IT AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG AND THE BATTERY WAS FINE. LEFT AND NOW ABOUT A MONTH LATER IT IS DOING THE EXACT SAME THING. WENT TO START IT, LIGHTS FLASH AND IT WONT COME ON AND NOW IT'S NOT DOING ANYTHING.

NHTSA ODI #11363685

Official recalls

6

26V332000 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

May 21, 2026

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

23V858000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Dec 18, 2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

20V314000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

May 28, 2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

18V817000 · Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual

Nov 16, 2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.

18V663000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System

Sep 27, 2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

18V421000 · Equipment:other:labels

Jun 20, 2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Civic vehicles. The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U23.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.

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