2016 Honda Civic
Common Problems
Ranked from 490 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 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 Wheel Sticking and Jerking
279complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering wheel gets stuck in the center position and requires additional force to break free, causing overcorrection and loss of control.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Steering Wheel Sticking at Highway Speeds
116complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes sticky and jerky at highway speeds, requiring excessive force to make small adjustments.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Air Conditioning System Failure
93complaintsSafety riskOtherThe air conditioning system fails to properly cool the vehicle, leading to uncomfortable driving conditions, especially in warm weather.
$800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Steering Wheel Sticks During Long Drives
20complaintsMedium severitySteeringDuring long drives, the steering wheel sticks in the center position, requiring additional force to break free and causing overcorrection.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Air Conditioning Not Cooling Properly
9complaintsLow severityOtherThe air conditioning system blows warm air instead of cold, often due to leaking condensers or compressors.
$800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Powertrain Stall During Driving
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe engine stalls during driving, particularly during long drives, due to a faulty fuel pump or fuel delivery component.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Steering Wheel Gets Notchy or Jerky in Warm Weather
5complaintsMedium severitySteeringIn warm weather, the steering wheel becomes notchy or jerky, requiring additional force to make minor adjustments and causing overcorrection.
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Electrical System Issues
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical system issues cause the steering to stick and require significant force to operate.
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Paint Peeling and Structural Damage
4complaintsMedium severityOtherWhite paint on the rear windshield and hood begins to peel, leading to structural damage and potential rust.
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Electrical System Issues with Body Control Module
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalBody control module failures cause erratic behavior such as doors unlocking and windows rolling down on their own.
$500–$1,600est. power-distribution / bcm module replacement · 1.5–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Engine Misfires and Power Loss
2complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine misfires and power loss occur, often due to turbo failure, with no clear resolution found.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 16V074000
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Engine Stall at Higher Speeds
2complaintsLow severityTransmissionThe engine stalls at higher speeds, especially during acceleration, leading to a delay in movement.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Paint Peeling Around Rear Window
2complaintsLow severityOtherPaint around the rear window begins to peel off the vehicle, potentially affecting the vehicle's appearance and possibly leading to rusting.
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Steering Wheel Jerkiness and Sticking During Long Drives
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes jerky and sticks during long drives, particularly on interstate highways, requiring extra force to correct minor steering adjustments.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes
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.