Honda CIVIC SI problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
203 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
58,973 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 39 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 134 of 203 complaints (66.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 136 | 67.0% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 3.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 3.0% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 1.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 1.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 1.0% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 134 |
| Air Bags | 20 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 9 |
| Power Train | 8 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Structure:Body | 6 |
Steering: 134; Air Bags: 20; Unknown Or Other: 13; Engine: 11; Lane Departure: Assist: 9; Power Train: 8; Electrical System: 7; Structure:Body: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 12 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 12; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 3
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 164 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 62 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 10 |
2017: 18; 2018: 16; 2019: 10; 2023: 70; 2024: 62; 2025: 17; 2026: 10
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 136 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 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 11054173 · 2017-12-12 (December 12, 2017)
GOING DOWN THE ROAD IT WILL, WITH OUT WARNING, AUTOMATICALLY TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT. IT'S THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. IT GOT ALOT WORSE. NOW IT WILL TURN THE STEERING WHEN I START THE CAR. THERE IS NO LIGHTS ON THE DASH LIKE CHECK ENGINE. IT HAPPENS WHEN IN MOTION AND STATIONARY. TURNING ALSO WAS HARD. IT WOULD STICK OR BE HARD TO STEER THEN WOULD FIGHT THE WAY YOU WANTED TO GO. HONDA HAS A OPEN CAMPAIGN ABOUT THIS PART THAT IS BAD FOR 150,000 OR 10 YEARS. BUT MY CAR HAS 94,000 AND JUST OVER 10 YEARS AND THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHI…
Owner-reported narrative. 94,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11054173 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11682122 · 2025-08-21 (August 21, 2025)
Sticky steering input when turning steering wheel, almost feels like the steering wheel slightly locks when doing turns. Most notably to the right.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11682122 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11184704 · 2019-03-06 (March 6, 2019)
I HAD AN ISSUE WHERE THE BRAKES DIDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE WHILE I WAS MOVING AROUND 40 MPH. AS IF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM IS ACTIVATING TO EARLY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE LIGHTLY DEPRESSED. DEPRESSING THE BRAKE FURTHER DID NOT INCREASE BRAKING FORCE. I HAD TO AVOID A REAR END COLLISION BY RUNNING OFF THE ROAD INTO AN EMBANKMENT. I HAVE FOUND SIMILAR ISSUES ONLINE WHERE PEOPLE REPORTED THIS IS FROM A VSA, ABS, TCS MODULATOR THAT IS FAULTY. THIS SYSTEM SHOULD HAVE A FAIL-SAFE DESIGN NOT A FAIL-ARMING TYPE SYSTEM. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS THAT IT DOES …
Owner-reported narrative. 140,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11184704 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11000493 · 2017-06-21 (June 21, 2017)
HESITATION AND LAG ON ACCELERATION AFTER HARD OR QUICK BRAKE APPLICATION. FEELS LIKE ENGINE MOMENTARILY STALLING OR TRANS MISSION NOT ENGAGING FOR ONE OR TWO SECONDS.. HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, HAPPENS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, HAPPENS COMING OUT OF TURNS,ALSO IN STRAIGHT LINE MOTION. POSES A SAFETY RISK SUCH AS WHEN ENTERING AN INTERSECTION AND NOT BEING ABLE TO ACCELERATE THROUGH THE INTERSECTION TO AVOID COLLISION WITH OTHER VEHICLES CROSSING THAT INTERSECTION.
Owner-reported narrative. 8,750 miles reported. Look up ODI 11000493 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11076808 · 2018-03-08 (March 8, 2018)
I HAVE NOTICED A TRANSMISSION FLAW WHEN SHIFTING IT DON'T WANNA FULLY ENGAGE INTO THE GEAR AND I HEAR A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE MOTOR
Owner-reported narrative. 58,973 miles reported. Look up ODI 11076808 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11657852 · 2025-04-30 (April 30, 2025)
The contact owns a 2020 Honda Civic Si. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the clutch became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the clutch failed, and transmission slipped out of gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the clutch assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11657852 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11617747 · 2024-10-02 (October 2, 2024)
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic SI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurre…
Owner-reported narrative. 53,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11617747 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11550077 · 2023-10-15 (October 15, 2023)
Above roughly 50mph, the steering wheel “sticks” to a centered/neutral position, and requires a light amount of force to initiate movement to the left or right. This results in degraded ability to maintain lane position, and the driver constantly fighting overcorrections. If the issue becomes worse over time, it could potentially lead to hazardous swerving or oscillation at highway speeds. The condition was first observed around 15,000 miles, and has persisted through 25,000 miles. On 14 Oct 2023, I took the vehicle into a Honda dealer for a…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11550077 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11563119 · 2024-01-02 (January 2, 2024)
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic SI. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized in the 12 o’ clock position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact believed that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was 8,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11563119 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11021277 · 2017-09-03 (September 3, 2017)
THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK JUST UNDER THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT DEVELOPS CRACKS BECAUSE OF IT BEING MADE OF PLASTIC.THIS HAPPENED ON MY CAR. QUITE A BIT OF FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THESE CRACKS WHEN OPERATING THE AUTOMOBILE. THE AVERAGE PERSON MIGHT NOT EVER KNOW THIS IF IT WAS ALWAYS PARKED OUTSIDE. THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE OR EXPLOSION IS RATHER PRONOUNCED BECAUSE OF WHERE IT SITS. IF HONDA IS GOING TO USE PLASTIC IN ITS FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM THEN LET THEM MAKE SURE IT DOESN'T LEAK YEARS DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE READ ABOUT THIS ON TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 200,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11021277 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11653591 · 2025-04-09 (April 9, 2025)
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic SI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the initial startup intermittently. The contact stated that the fuel pump made a grinding sound while locking the door. The check engine warning light was illuminated for a moment. The dealer was…
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11653591 at NHTSA ↗
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
2009: 0; 2010: 0; 2011: 0; 2012: 0; 2013: 0; 2015: 0; 2016: 0; 2017: 0; 2019: 0; 2020: 0; 2022: 0; 2023: 0; 2024: 0; 2025: 0