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Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

34 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

18,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2017 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 18 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 34 complaints (55.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Steering behavior2058.8%
Engine operation25.9%
Fuel system concerns25.9%
Transmission and shifting12.9%
Braking behavior12.9%
Electrical and battery issues12.9%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Steering
19
Fuel System, Gasoline
8
Air Bags
3
Engine
2
Power Train
1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1
Steering:Column
1
Suspension
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Steering19
Fuel System, Gasoline8
Air Bags3
Engine2
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Steering:Column1
Suspension1

Steering: 19; Fuel System, Gasoline: 8; Air Bags: 3; Engine: 2; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Steering:Column: 1; Suspension: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
10
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
2
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00010
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9992
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2024
12
2025
19
2026
3
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
202412
202519
20263

2024: 12; 2025: 19; 2026: 3

Pattern summary

Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11672547 · 2025-07-10 (July 10, 2025)

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel suddenly became very difficult to turn in either direction, with the power steering failure message displayed. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the failure was self-corrected. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mi…

Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11672547 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11666281 · 2025-06-11 (June 11, 2025)

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated the failure had occurred at various speeds. In addition, the contact stated the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with power steering control module (PSCM) failure. The contact was informed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, …

Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11666281 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11659309 · 2025-05-06 (May 6, 2025)

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 30 MPH. After arriving to the destination, the vehicle stalled and was unable to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel Syst…

Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11659309 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11706477 · 2025-12-22 (December 22, 2025)

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving 5-10 MPH, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The contact stated that the jerking was slow and heavy. The contact stated that while driving and accelerating, the vehicle jerked hard and then stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and while being test-driven the vehicle jerked hard. The mechanic checked underneath the hood and suggested that the contact use premium fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…

Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11706477 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11629878 · 2024-12-10 (December 10, 2024)

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated while driving 70-75 MPH, the Hill Assist system and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to veer to the edge of the shoulder of the road, where the engine turned off independently. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed th…

Owner-reported narrative. 140,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11629878 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11631059 · 2024-12-16 (December 16, 2024)

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated while responding, causing the braking distance to be extended. There was no warning light illuminated. An independent mobile mechanic diagnosed the vehicle at the residence. The mechanic determined that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred while driving. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start. The mechanic jumpstarted the vehicle. Th…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11631059 at NHTSA ↗

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2017
1
2018
1
2019
1
2020
1
2021
1
2022
1
2023
2
2024
2
2025
0
2026
1
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
20171
20181
20191
20201
20211
20221
20232
20242
20250
20261

2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 2; 2025: 0; 2026: 1

Year-by-year records

Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
201721Not available
2018410
2019310
2020210
2021310
2022310
202342+1
2024920
202540-2
202601+1