2019 Honda Civic
Common Problems
Ranked from 127 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
23 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
23complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel sticks during minor adjustments, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Fuel System Issues
22complaintsMedium severityFuel systemIssues with the fuel system, including fuel pump failures and hesitation during acceleration, leading to potential engine stalling.
Related recalls: 20V314000, 21V215000, 23V858000
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Recall Delayed Repair
17complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe manufacturer has not provided the necessary parts for the fuel system recall repair in a timely manner.
Related recalls: 20V314000, 21V215000, 23V858000
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Brake System Failures
11complaintsHigh severityBrakesIssues include brake failure during cruise control use and emergency braking system failure resulting in rear-end collisions.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Fuel Pump Failure
11complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel pump is inoperable, causing the car to stall while driving.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V314000, 21V215000, 23V858000
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Electrical System Malfunctions
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalProblems include touchscreen not working, electrical system failures, and intermittent dashboard warning lights.
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Recall Issues
8complaintsMedium severityOtherProblems with recalls for various systems, including fuel system and steering, where parts are unavailable or the manufacturer exceeds the expected repair time.
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Steering Rack and Pinion Failure
8complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering rack and pinion assembly fails, causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn and stick, especially at highway speeds.
$900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Steering Issues
7complaintsHigh severitySteeringSteering wheel sticking, random steering stickiness, and rack and pinion failures leading to unsafe driving conditions.
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
5complaintsSafety riskOtherThe forward collision avoidance system has malfunctioned, causing unexpected braking and posing a safety risk.
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Air Conditioning Failure
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe air conditioning system has failed, leading to insufficient cooling and potential safety hazards in hot weather.
$800–$1,600est. a/c compressor replacement · 3–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Electrical System Faults
3complaintsLow severityElectricalElectrical system faults cause various warning lights to illuminate and the vehicle to lose power steering functionality.
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Electrical System Issues
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalRecurring electrical system failures, such as center console disconnection and starter issues, have led to random vehicle stalling.
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Engine Stall During Start-Up
3complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe engine stutters and fails to start properly, leaving the driver stranded.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V314000, 21V215000, 23V858000
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Fuel Injector Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel injectors malfunction, causing the engine to lose power and stall, especially at higher speeds or under load.
$300–$1,200est. fuel injector replacement · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V314000, 21V215000, 23V858000
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Steering Gearbox Lubrication Issues
3complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering gearbox lacks proper lubrication, leading to a sticky and jerky steering experience, especially at highway speeds.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Automatic Braking System Malfunction
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe automatic braking system malfunctions and engages unexpectedly, posing a safety risk.
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Engine Stall During Operation
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls during operation, often without warning, affecting vehicle reliability.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 19
Fuel Odor and Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThere is a fuel odor and the vehicle malfunctions, including hesitation and loss of power.
Related recalls: 20V314000, 21V215000, 23V858000
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Fuel Pump Issues
2complaintsLow severityFuel systemThe fuel pump malfunctions, causing the car to stall out while driving.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V314000, 21V215000, 23V858000
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Suspension Noise and Failure
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThere are occasional clicking or knocking noises during turns, indicating potential suspension component failures.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 22
Unintended Acceleration
2complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe vehicle experiences unintended acceleration, potentially leading to loss of control.
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Vehicle Speed Control Malfunction
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle speed control system has malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly decelerate or stop, posing a safety risk.
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.