NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 338 owner complaints for the 2023 Honda Civic. Most complaints involve steering (261) and lane departure (25). The EPA rates it 24–36 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Civic model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 314 |
| 1997 | 383 |
| 1998 | 450 |
| 1999 | 348 |
| 2000 | 297 |
| 2001 | 1,089 |
| 2002 | 717 |
| 2003 | 525 |
| 2004 | 351 |
| 2005 | 316 |
| 2006 | 1,411 |
| 2007 | 1,212 |
| 2008 | 923 |
| 2009 | 398 |
| 2010 | 400 |
| 2011 | 170 |
| 2012 | 462 |
| 2013 | 320 |
| 2014 | 293 |
| 2015 | 389 |
| 2016 | 1,083 |
| 2017 | 608 |
| 2018 | 602 |
| 2019 | 460 |
| 2020 | 240 |
| 2021 | 162 |
| 2022 | 962 |
| 2023 | 338 |
| 2024 | 144 |
| 2025 | 88 |
| 2026 | 32 |
“The steering wheel became sticky sometimes and hard to control and the steering wheel sometimes notches while driving on straight road at 60 mph make it hard to keep the car straight sometimes. The steering sometimes feel difficult to turn”
“I am the first owner, when i start lane keep assist feature, everytime it steers the car right side, after 10 seconds when it shows the light on dash to (keep your hands on steering wheel) i have steer hard to keep in middle of lane and you have to do it 3 to 4 times to use the lane keep assist feature accurately.”
“I was driving and out of nowhere steering wheel locked on me it feels really heavy basically my car suffered a complete loss of power steering due to internal mechanical gear binding matching Campaign 24V-744 [7b0d] but Honda is refusing to fix it because your VIN was left off the initial recall list”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 4Dr Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 33 | 42 | 36 | $1,800 | 243 |
| Civic 4Dr Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 40 | 35 | $1,850 | 254 |
| Civic 5Dr Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 39 | 35 | $1,850 | 258 |
| Civic 4Dr Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 31 | 38 | 34 | $1,900 | 260 |
| Civic 4Dr Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 37 | 33 | $1,950 | 266 |
| Civic 5Dr Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 37 | 33 | $1,950 | 267 |
| Civic 5Dr Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,950 | 269 |
| Civic 5Dr Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,000 | 277 |
| Civic 4Dr Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,550 | 285 |
| Civic 5Dr Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,050 | 282 |
| Civic 5Dr Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 36 | 29 | $2,200 | 304 |
| Civic 5Dr Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 | $3,300 | 364 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
4 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 338 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are steering (261), lane departure (25), electrical system (20). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2023 Honda Civic at 24–36 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (12 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2023 Honda Civic 5 out of 5 stars overall.