What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Civic?

Steering has the most complaints at 42. Forward collision avoidance follows with 18. See the problems section for what owners describe.

How many complaints are there for the 2025 Honda Civic?

NHTSA has 105 owner complaints on file. They are unverified reports from owners.

Does the 2025 Honda Civic have recalls?

Yes. The by-year fact counts 2 recalls. The recalls section on this page lists them.

What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Honda Civic?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2025 Honda Civic reliable?

Owners filed 105 complaints, but the counts are not adjusted for sales. Read the problems section and the safety section on this page and decide for yourself.

2025 Honda Civic Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 105 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Honda Civic^[1]. Steering is the biggest group, with 42 complaints^[2].

105owner complaints^[1]

2recalls^[3]

24–49MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Steering. 42 complaints^[2]. Owners describe odd noises and vibration when turning, and a few say they were still waiting on repair parts from the dealer.
Forward Collision Avoidance. 18 complaints^[6]. Owners describe the car braking hard on the highway with nothing ahead, and warning messages that pop up often.
Unknown Or Other. 15 complaints^[7]. These do not point to one clear part of the car.
Brakes. 12 complaints^[8]. Owners describe a soft pedal feel, grinding sounds and brake warnings on the dash. Some also mention slippery metal pedals in wet weather.
Lane Departure. 10 complaints^[9]. Owners describe lane keeping that steers the car in ways they did not expect, and driver assist warnings that appear too often.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 9 complaints^[10].
Electrical System. 8 complaints^[11].
Power Train. 8 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 Civic is necessarily included.

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (24V763), October 2024. About 720,810 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Steering (24V744), October 2024. About 1,693,199 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, steering problems. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Civic 4Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[15]	32 / 41 / 36	$1,850
Civic 4Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[16]	31 / 39 / 34	$1,950
Civic 4Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	50 / 47 / 49	$1,350
Civic 5Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive^[17]	22 / 28 / 24	$3,400
Civic 4Dr, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive^[18]	27 / 37 / 31	$2,650
Civic 5Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[19]	30 / 38 / 34	$1,950
Civic 5Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[20]	50 / 45 / 48	$1,400

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
5 HB FWD^[5]	5	4	5	5	9.5%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2025 Honda Civic with 1.5L 4-cylinder^[21]	200 hp
2025 Honda Civic with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[22]	141 to 315 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
CIVIC 1.5L 4DR SEDAN^[23]	184 in	71 in	56 in	108 in	3,067 lb
CIVIC 1.5L 5DR HATCH^[24]	179 in	71 in	56 in	107 in	2,998 lb
CIVIC 2.0L 4DR SEDAN^[25]	184 in	71 in	56 in	108 in	2,939 lb
CIVIC 2.0L 5DR HATCH^[26]	179 in	71 in	56 in	107 in	2,895 lb
CIVIC HYBRID 4DR SEDAN^[27]	184 in	71 in	56 in	108 in	3,223 lb
CIVIC TYPE-R 4DR HATCH^[28]	181 in	71 in	56 in	108 in	3,190 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Civic model year. The 2025 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	199	0
1996	305	2
1997	373	2
1998	435	4
1999	338	3
2000	287	6
2001	1,079	14
2002	705	11
2003	551	11
2004	386	10
2005	366	10
2006	1,465	15
2007	1,278	10
2008	988	7
2009	429	8
2010	413	8
2011	172	9
2012	474	4
2013	329	0
2014	298	2
2015	394	1
2016	1,083	5
2017	605	6
2018	755	6
2019	455	4
2020	236	5
2021	161	4
2022	961	4
2023	336	5
2024	142	3
2025	105	2
2026	31	1

NHTSA's counts for the Civic show 105 complaints and 2 recalls for 2025^[3]. Among the 32 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 30 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (31) and the most are for 2006 (1,465)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2025 Civic?

The 2025 Honda Civic has 105 complaints on file with NHTSA^[1]. Steering and driver assist features come up most often in the stories we read^[2]^[6]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name several parts. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so they say little about how this car compares with other models. Check the recall section on this page and ask a dealer about any open repairs.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Civic?: Steering has the most complaints at 42^[2]. Forward collision avoidance follows with 18^[6]. See the problems section for what owners describe.
How many complaints are there for the 2025 Honda Civic?: NHTSA has 105 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified reports from owners.
Does the 2025 Honda Civic have recalls?: Yes. The by-year fact counts 2 recalls^[3]. The recalls section on this page lists them.
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Honda Civic?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2025 Honda Civic reliable?: Owners filed 105 complaints^[1], but the counts are not adjusted for sales. Read the problems section and the safety section on this page and decide for yourself.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Honda Civic

2010 413 complaints, 8 recalls
2012 474 complaints, 4 recalls
2013 329 complaints, 0 recalls
2015 394 complaints, 1 recall
2016 1,083 complaints, 5 recalls
2017 605 complaints, 6 recalls
2018 755 complaints, 6 recalls
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Compare all model years of the Honda Civic

Other Honda models from 2025

2025 Honda CR-V 289 complaints, 6 recalls
2025 Honda HR-V 47 complaints, 1 recall
2025 Honda Passport 47 complaints, 0 recalls

All Honda models

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2025 BMW 7 Series 2 complaints, 3 recalls

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 105 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Honda Civic (11 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 11 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
42 complaints name the steering component group (6 crashes, 0 fires, 8 injuries, median mileage at failure 2,900). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda Civic model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Civic 4Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 50 city / 47 highway / 49 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 9.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
18 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
15 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the lane departure component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 9 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 24V763, filed October 14, 2024: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
Recall 24V744, filed October 3, 2024: Steering. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Civic 4Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 32 city / 41 highway / 36 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Civic 4Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 31 city / 39 highway / 34 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Civic 5Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Civic 4Dr, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 37 highway / 31 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,650. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Civic 5Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 30 city / 38 highway / 34 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Civic 5Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 50 city / 45 highway / 48 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $1,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Honda Civic with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 200 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Honda Civic with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 141 to 315 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CIVIC 1.5L 4DR SEDAN: length 184 in, width 71 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 3,067 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CIVIC 1.5L 5DR HATCH: length 179 in, width 71 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 107 in, curb weight 2,998 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CIVIC 2.0L 4DR SEDAN: length 184 in, width 71 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 2,939 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CIVIC 2.0L 5DR HATCH: length 179 in, width 71 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 107 in, curb weight 2,895 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CIVIC HYBRID 4DR SEDAN: length 184 in, width 71 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 3,223 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CIVIC TYPE-R 4DR HATCH: length 181 in, width 71 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 108 in, curb weight 3,190 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2025 Honda Civic: problems, recalls and fuel economy