Honda Civic 2022–2025
11th generation · FE (sedan) / FL (hatchback; Type R FL5)
NHTSA data through 13 August 20261,767 complaints, 116 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 116
- Median of reported failures
- 16,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Steering (56.8%)
- Recalls
- 7
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On this generation, 42% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000.
Figure 1 · Honda Civic 2022–2025 · 116 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 20,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 66 complaints.
- First 12,000 miles — 42% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 10%
- 1,000
- 25%
- 6,300
- Median
- 16,000
- 75%
- 32,000
- 90%
- 58,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–20,000 | 66 | 56.9% |
| 20,000–40,000 | 28 | 24.1% |
| 40,000–60,000 | 13 | 11.2% |
| 60,000–80,000 | 3 | 2.6% |
| 80,000–100,000 | 4 | 3.4% |
| 100,000–120,000 | 1 | 0.9% |
| 140,000–160,000 | 1 | 0.9% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 1,767 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022–2025 Honda Civic, and 116 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
42% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
The most-reported areas are the steering (56.8% of complaints, typically around 20,000 miles).
7 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2022–2025 Honda Civic last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2022–2025 Honda Civic were filed by 16,000 miles and 90% by 58,000 miles — figures drawn from 116 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
Before you buy a 2022–2025 Civic: the 3-minute check
Generated from 116 mileage-tagged complaints, 7 recall campaigns, 1 documented problem area. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 7 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check general on 2022–2025 cars. Too recent for well-established systemic failure patterns; complaint volume is dominated by infotainment, driver-assist false activation and early-build fit-and-finish rather than powertrain defects. No coupe was…
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 42% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.
On inspection, the steering are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The steering in particular shows a median failure mileage of 20,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,003 | 56.8% | 20,000 | 10,000–40,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 143 | 8.1% | — | — |
| Lane departure | 130 | 7.4% | — | — |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 90 | 5.1% | — | — |
| Electrical system | 64 | 3.6% | — | — |
| Throttle and speed control | 52 | 2.9% | — | — |
| Brakes | 47 | 2.7% | — | — |
| Suspension | 40 | 2.3% | — | — |
| Transmission and driveline | 27 | 1.5% | — | — |
| Engine | 25 | 1.4% | — | — |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Honda Civic 2022–2025 · 116 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 92% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
92% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Steering — median 20,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
98% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Steering — median 20,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
99% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Steering — median 20,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 16,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The steering accounts for 56.8% of complaints (1,003 reports, 71 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 20,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 10,000 and 40,000 miles.
A single system taking 56.8% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2022 model year drew the most — 1,154 complaints — while 2025 drew the fewest at 119. The median year sits at 247.
That makes 2022 an outlier: roughly 4.7 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 7 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (2), the steering (2), the fuel system (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 1,767 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 136 (7.7%)
- Fires
- 8
- Injury reports
- 63
- Fatality reports
- 0
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
General 2022–2025
Too recent for well-established systemic failure patterns; complaint volume is dominated by infotainment, driver-assist false activation and early-build fit-and-finish rather than powertrain defects. No coupe was offered in this generation.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,154 | 59 |
| 2023 | 331 | 26 |
| 2024 | 163 | 21 |
| 2025 | 119 | 10 |
Recalls (7) — is your car included?
Jul 2026 · 2022 · Air BagsAir bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
What can happen. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Feb 2025 · 2025 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
Jan 2025 · 2023–2024 · SeatsAn unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of…
The defect. 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."
What can happen. An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Nov 2024 · 2022–2025 · SteeringDifficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
Mar 2024 · 2022 · Air BagsAn air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Dec 2023 · 2022–2024 · SteeringA damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
Jul 2023 · 2023 · Service Brakes, HydraulicUnintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
What owners reported
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 to 60 MPH, the steering wheel was vibrating. The dealer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was inspected; however, the dealer informed the contact that the steering column part was not available. The contact was informed…
2022 · 100 miles · Steering
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH and turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel was sticky and resistant. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving. The contact later received notification of NHTSA…
2022 · 200 miles · Steering
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds with the cruise control activated, the cruise control would independently deactivate without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they informed him that they were unaware of the failure. The…
2022 · 1,000 miles · Throttle and speed control
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning, the screen displayed Emission System Failure and power might be reduced messages. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vapor canister needed to…
2022 · 3,000 miles · Fuel system
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