2022 Honda Civic Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Honda Civic. Part of Generation 11 — 2022–present.

20212023
Complaints
1,140
per 10K Sold
85.1
US Sales
133,932
Crashes
66
Fires
6
Injuries
41
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2022 Honda Civic Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1722 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:35,018 mi
Crash-related:27
#259 complaints

Lane Departure: Assist

Crash-related:6
#349 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control

Avg mileage:14,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Honda Civic.

Steering Defects
722
complaints
Crashes
27
Fires
Avg Miles
35,018
Lane Departure: Assist
59
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
49
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
14,000
Electrical Faults
37
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
48,450
Unintended Acceleration
36
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
28
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
20,500
Suspension Failures
23
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
15,178
Brakes
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
27,000
Lane Departure: Warning
21
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
46,500
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Rack And Pinion
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hood:Hinge And Attachments
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Honda Civic

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,707,880 vehicles.

24V744000Steering
~1,693,199 affected

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.

24V064000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
~750,114 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

23V704000Steering:rack And Pinion
~264,567 affected

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.

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2022 Honda Civic — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Honda Civic reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2022 Honda Civic has 1,140 NHTSA complaints, 66 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 722 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Honda Civic?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (722 complaints, avg 35,018 mi); Lane Departure: Assist (59 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control (49 complaints, avg 14,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Honda Civic?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 33,368 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Honda Civic?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Honda Civic include 66 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 41 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,707,880 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Honda Civic?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (steering defects) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Civic reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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