MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Honda Civic Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 4,506 total NHTSA owner complaints and 46 federal recall campaigns for the Honda Civic.
Best Civic Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Civic Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic | 8.5 / 10 | 00 | 2 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Civic | 8 / 10 | 00 | 3 | Low Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Civic | 7.5 / 10 | 00 | 4 | Low Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Civic | 3.2 / 10 | 881(40/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Civic | 6.2 / 10 | 139(6.3/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Civic | 5.6 / 10 | 220(10/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Civic | 5.5 / 10 | 348(15.8/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Civic | 4.6 / 10 | 598(27.2/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Civic | 4.6 / 10 | 580(26.4/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Civic | 3.5 / 10 | 1,073(48.8/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Civic | 6.8 / 10 | 377(17.1/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Civic | 6.3 / 10 | 290(13.2/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |