Worst 2023 Honda Civic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
Lane Departure: Assist
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Honda Civic.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 190 | 8 | — | 18,371 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 15 | 1 | — | 200 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 15 | 3 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 13 | 4 | — | 8,150 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 7 | 6 | — | 3,750 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | 1,200 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Automatic Steering | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Honda Civic
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,958,273 vehicles.
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.
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
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2023 Honda Civic — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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