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ProblemsByVinFile / 2018-HONDA-CIVICNHTSA data synced 3 days ago
2018 · Honda
Honda Civic problems
603 owners have filed defect reports on this one. That's not a small number. 3 active recall campaigns on file.
Reliability score
6.4 / 10
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
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Critical
3
Severe
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Moderate
Should you avoid this 2018 Civic?
Acceptable — with caveats
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Electrical system: 39 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 5,600–20,000 mi
Reliability score 6.4/10 — around the segment average
3 recall campaigns on file
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2018 Civic· steeringCrash
Car suddenly lost power steering and resulted in the car swerving and losing control causing the car to turn in opposite direction of travel. The car crashed into the wire guard rail on interstate 40. No waring lamps were on the dash at the time of incident. Allstate reported…
Crash mitigation system would state malfunction of system going down the interstate and not work and cruise control would not work when I used the brakes.would have to pull over to side of road and turn the key off to get it to reset. This has happened 3 times. Dealer said they…
On 11/28/2018, I was driving on freeway and the air bag in my car deployed with no reason. I sent the car to the dealer for investigation. The dealer told me that the air bag is deployed because they found a dent on the rear control arm which I found hard to believe. When the…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally hesitated while accelerating. The failure has progressed over time. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System,…
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The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
If the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U23.
If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.
Common questions
Is the 2018 Honda Civic reliable?
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 603 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2018 Honda Civic has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
Should you avoid the 2018 Honda Civic?
The 2018 Honda Civic is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Electrical system: 39 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 5,600–20,000 mi; Reliability score 6.4/10 — around the segment average; 3 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2018 Honda Civic?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is steering, with 225 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 52,933 miles. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The steering is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $700 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 52,933 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Honda Civic has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2018 Honda Civic?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 603 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $700, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 3 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/Honda/Civic.
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