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NHTSA has 31 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Honda Civic[1]. Two of them mention a crash[1].

31owner complaints[1]
1recalls[2]
24–49MPG combined (EPA)[3]
5★NHTSA overall rating[4]

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints across several parts of the car. Here are the biggest groups by complaint count.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2026 Civic is necessarily included.

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, 1.5L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[11] 27 / 37 / 31 $2,650
Civic 4Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[12] 32 / 41 / 36 $1,850
Civic 4Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[13] 31 / 39 / 34 $1,950
Civic 4Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[3] 50 / 47 / 49 $1,350
Civic 5Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[14] 30 / 38 / 34 $1,950
Civic 5Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[15] 50 / 45 / 48 $1,400
Civic 5Dr, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[16] 22 / 28 / 24 $3,400

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
5 HB FWD[4] 5 4 5 5 9.5%
5 HB FWD[17] 5 4 5 5 9.5%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2026 Honda Civic with 1.5L 4-cylinder[18] 200 hp
2026 Honda Civic with 2.0L 4-cylinder[19] 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[20] 184 in 71 in 56 in 108 in 3,067 lb
CIVIC 1.5L 5DR HATCH[21] 179 in 71 in 56 in 107 in 2,998 lb
CIVIC 2.0L 4DR SEDAN[22] 184 in 71 in 56 in 108 in 2,939 lb
CIVIC 2.0L 5DR HATCH[23] 179 in 71 in 56 in 107 in 2,895 lb
CIVIC HYBRID 4DR SEDAN[24] 184 in 71 in 56 in 108 in 3,223 lb
CIVIC TYPE-R 4DR HATCH[25] 181 in 71 in 56 in 108 in 3,190 lb

How 2026 compares with other years

1995: 199 complaints, 0 recalls19951996: 305 complaints, 2 recalls1997: 373 complaints, 2 recalls1998: 435 complaints, 4 recalls1999: 338 complaints, 3 recalls19992000: 287 complaints, 6 recalls2001: 1,079 complaints, 14 recalls2002: 705 complaints, 11 recalls2003: 551 complaints, 11 recalls20032004: 386 complaints, 10 recalls2005: 366 complaints, 10 recalls2006: 1,465 complaints, 15 recalls2007: 1,278 complaints, 10 recalls20072008: 988 complaints, 7 recalls2009: 429 complaints, 8 recalls2010: 413 complaints, 8 recalls2011: 172 complaints, 9 recalls20112012: 474 complaints, 4 recalls2013: 329 complaints, 0 recalls2014: 298 complaints, 2 recalls2015: 394 complaints, 1 recalls20152016: 1,083 complaints, 5 recalls2017: 605 complaints, 6 recalls2018: 755 complaints, 6 recalls2019: 455 complaints, 4 recalls20192020: 236 complaints, 5 recalls2021: 161 complaints, 4 recalls2022: 961 complaints, 4 recalls2023: 336 complaints, 5 recalls20232024: 142 complaints, 3 recalls2025: 105 complaints, 2 recalls2026: 31 complaints, 1 recalls312026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Civic model year. The 2026 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19951990
19963052
19973732
19984354
19993383
20002876
20011,07914
200270511
200355111
200438610
200536610
20061,46515
20071,27810
20089887
20094298
20104138
20111729
20124744
20133290
20142982
20153941
20161,0835
20176056
20187556
20194554
20202365
20211614
20229614
20233365
20241423
20251052
2026311

NHTSA's counts for the Civic show 31 complaints and 1 recalls for 2026[2]. Among the 32 model years listed, 0 have fewer complaints than 2026 and 31 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (31) and the most are for 2006 (1,465)[2]. 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 2026 Civic?

The 2026 Civic has a small file of owner complaints so far[1]. The biggest group involves the forward collision avoidance system[5]. Steering follows close behind[6]. These are unverified owner reports, and complaint counts are not adjusted for sales. A recall is on file, so check the Recalls section on this page[2].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Civic?
Owners filed 8 complaints about forward collision avoidance[5] and 7 about steering[6]. Brakes, electrical and engine groups follow with 5 each[7][8][9].
Has the 2026 Honda Civic been recalled?
Yes, one recall is on file[2]. Details are in the Recalls section of this page.
How many complaints does the 2026 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists 31 owner complaints[1].
What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Honda Civic?
See the fuel economy section on this page.
Is the 2026 Honda Civic reliable?
Owner complaints are listed by group above[1]. See the safety and by-year sections for more context.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 31 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Honda Civic (2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda Civic model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 8 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 7 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 5 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 5 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 5 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. Recall 24V744, filed October 3, 2024: Steering. NHTSA recall database
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Honda Civic with 1.5L 4-cylinder: rated 200 hp. www.epa.gov
  19. EPA Test Car List, 2026 Honda Civic with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 141 to 315 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.