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2018 Honda Civic Si
Common Problems

Ranked from 253 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

2
Safety
6
High severity
1
Medium
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

9 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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  1. 1

    Steering Wheel Sticking and Locking

    112complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel becomes difficult to turn and locks up at high speeds, requiring significant force to return to center.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Fuel System Issues (Recall Campaign 23V858000)

    97complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Issues with the fuel system, including stalling and loss of power, have been reported multiple times.

  3. 3

    Steering Gearbox Failure

    60complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering gearbox fails, causing the steering wheel to become stiff, sticky, and difficult to control, especially at higher speeds.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Engine Misfires and Failures

    30complaints
    High severityEngine

    Engine misfires and failures leading to stalling and inability to accelerate, posing a safety risk on the highway.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Recall Non-Resolution

    25complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Multiple recalls for various issues, including fuel system and steering, have not been addressed in a timely manner by the manufacturer.

  6. 6

    Power Steering System Malfunction

    23complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The power steering system malfunctions, causing the steering wheel to become notchy, stiff, and difficult to control, especially at higher speeds.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Fuel System Issues Leading to Engine Stall

    13complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The fuel system malfunctions leading to engine stalling, particularly at low speeds or under acceleration.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Power Steering Failure

    6complaints
    High severitySteering

    The power steering system fails, causing difficulty in steering and a jerky ride.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Air bag deployment without collision

    2complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The air bags deploy without any collision or impact, posing a safety risk.

Other years & sources

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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.