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2018 Honda Civic

2018 Honda Civic: steering leads the owner complaints

Steering-system behavior is the most-reported concern, with owners describing unexpected vehicle corrections — linked to the Road Departure Mitigation system — that they say created dangerous situations. Fuel-system complaints are also prominent, with owners reporting difficulty starting the vehicle after it has sat unused for several days. A separate thread of fuel-related reports describes a gasoline smell inside the cabin, accompanied by concerns about oil contamination.

Most reported areas

Steering safety 37%
Owners report that the Road Departure Mitigation system made an abrupt steering correction that they believe could cause or contribute to a serious accident. · 8 crash
Fuel System safety 15%
Owners report that after the vehicle sat parked and unused for several days, it failed to start upon their return. · 2 crash · 2 injured
Gasoline safety 15%
Owners report that after the vehicle sat parked and unused for several days, it failed to start upon their return. · 2 crash · 2 injured
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 12%
Owners report noticing a fuel smell inside the cabin and, upon checking, finding signs of oil dilution associated with the engine. · 1 crash
Electrical System safety 9%
52 reports (9%), including the only fire in the data, plus 2 crashes and 2 injuries. The fire makes this worth a close look.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 603 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.