2019 Honda Civic Hatch
Common Problems
Ranked from 184 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
30 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Steering Rack Issues
34complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering rack is malfunctioning, causing the steering wheel to stick or become difficult to turn, especially at highway speeds.
$900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Steering Wheel Sticking
24complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes stuck during turns, requiring excessive force to correct, posing a safety hazard.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Fuel Pump Failure
15complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel pump is inoperable, causing the car to stall while driving and fail to start.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Braking System Malfunction
14complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe braking system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to fail to stop properly, increasing the risk of accidents.
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Vehicle Stall During Operation
14complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe vehicle unexpectedly stalls or loses power during operation, often without warning lights, affecting safe driving.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Fuel Pump Issues
10complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel pumps are failing, causing the vehicle to stall or lose power.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Air Conditioning System Failure
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe air conditioning system has multiple failures, including leaks, abnormal pressure conditions, and repeated repairs.
$800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Engine Misfires and Loss of Power
8complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine misfires and loss of power during acceleration, leading to potential loss of control and safety.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunctions
8complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions and activates unexpectedly, posing a safety risk.
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Air Conditioning Failure
7complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe air conditioning system stops functioning properly, leading to hot air being blown from the vents.
$800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Brake System Issues
7complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe brake system is experiencing issues, such as the brake pedal going up and down unexpectedly, potentially leading to loss of control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Automatic emergency braking malfunction
6complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe automatic emergency braking system engages unexpectedly without any object in front of the car, posing a safety risk.
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Check Engine Warning Light Illumination
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe check engine warning light illuminates, indicating an emission failure.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Engine stalling or bogging down during acceleration
5complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe engine stalls or bogs down when pressing the accelerator, especially during turns or simple acceleration.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Recall Delayed Repair
5complaintsMedium severityOtherRecalls for various issues, including fuel system and steering, have delayed repair times beyond a reasonable period.
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Electrical System Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system malfunctions, causing issues such as windows opening unexpectedly and dashboard warning lights appearing.
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Engine Stall at Idle
4complaintsLow severityEngineThe engine stalls intermittently at idle, causing the vehicle to stop unexpectedly.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 19
Fuel Injector Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel injectors are failing, causing the engine to stall or lose power, especially at lower speeds.
$300–$1,200est. fuel injector replacement · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Electrical System Malfunctions
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple electrical system components fail, causing intermittent dashboard warnings and system malfunctions.
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure
3complaintsHigh severityOtherThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, leading to potential accidents.
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Fuel Odor and Engine Issues
3complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel odors and engine-related issues, such as stalling and failure to start, affecting vehicle reliability.
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Paint peeling off mirrors and body
3complaintsLow severityOtherPaint cracks and chips off the side mirror caps and other parts of the car after a short period of use.
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Power Steering Control Module Failure
3complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering control module is failing, causing the steering to become difficult to operate, especially at higher speeds.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 25
Unreliable Seat Belts
3complaintsMedium severityOtherSeat belts malfunction, failing to release properly or tighten excessively.
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Unstable electrical system
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe car's computer system malfunctions frequently, causing multiple warning lights to flash and equipment to fail.
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Air Conditioning Issues
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe air conditioning system fails to cool the vehicle properly, leading to inconsistent cooling performance.
$800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 28
Evaporator Core Leaks
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe evaporator core leaks, leading to low A/C system pressures and requiring multiple repairs under warranty extensions.
$100–$600est. evap system repair · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 29
Service Brakes Fail
2complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe service brake system fails, leading to loss of vehicle control and potential accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 30
Unintended Automatic Braking
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe automatic emergency braking system has triggered unexpectedly, causing sudden stops without the presence of obstacles.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.