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ProblemsByVin Index / 2019-HONDA-CIVIC / COMPLAINTS
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2019 Honda Civic owner complaints

355 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 3 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

steering 6 complaints shown

80 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/20/2024 ODI #11631778.0

When driving on local streets under 40mph steering sticks in position and has to be forcefully recentered. It also makes a clunking sound when turning the steering wheel at low speeds. At highway speeds when making slight adjustments steering wheel sticks, causing me to overcorrect which in turn jerks the car back and forth. This issue starts after driving the car for about 10-15mins. I have tried numerous DIY solutions such as turning off Lane Assist etc. I will be taking the car to Honda soon. This has been going on for about a year now.

12/17/2024 ODI #11631201.0

The steering is "sticky" leading to ever-changing steering effort. At times, so much force has to be applied that overcorrection occurs. It decreases the safety margin when driving and applying corrective steering to prevent lane departure or collision. Luckily, I have not had any accidents occur yet. Still, I can easily imagine that it contributes to a collision if and when the margin for an accident is sufficiently narrowed. There are no warning lights or messages provided by the car for this issue. When I asked Honda about the issue, they said I would have to pay a fee to even have the vehicle looked at. They also stated that it would cost over $3000 to fix it. They said that they could not replace it for free because it was not under warranty and there was no recall for the issue, ju

12/15/2023 ODI #11560230.0

I just purchased my used 2019 Honda Civic LX a few weeks ago. Online forums warned me of a "sticking" steering wheel and I've noticed they're right. It occurs most often (or is most noticeable) when traveling straight at highway speeds. It seems that the steering wheel "sticks" when no turning input is given for a short time. Eventually, when a steering correction to the left or right is needed by the driver, it is met with a wheel that doesn't want to turn and requires a little extra effort to move the steering wheel off center. The result of the sticking causes the car to over-respond slightly to the left or right input and needs to be re-corrected. This appears to be a known issue for the 10th generation (2016-2021) Civics according to online user forums. I could see where a vehicle hav

12/13/2024 ODI #11630493.0

Some how my steering wheel is crooked, so while going straight, my wheel is around 2 or 3 inches to the left. If I turn it all the way, in either direction the wheel will click, click, click back, moving back the opposite direction with every click. I've changed both front CV axles, sway bar links, brakes, all 4 tires, bought 2 rims so far. Still having issues. Also makes a cluck sound while braking. stalls while stopping and going a lot. Had fuel recalls done already. When a car is coming have to hit the gas pedal to the floor to get it to go. Almost killed me once while automatically braking while switching lanes. There was an 18 Wheeler in front of me to start off with, I turned my signal on to get over in the lane beside of me, which had another 18 wheeler coming a way back. Once I got

12/01/2022 ODI #11495681.0

I was pulling into a gas station when errors started scrolling on the dash, pretty much all of the driver assist options were failing then the power steering error came up and it was almost impossible for me to turn the wheel, luckily I was going slow. Had it towed to a service station and they could not even find out what the codes that were reported meant. So I had it towed to the Honda dealership, they expected rodent damage but found none and neither did the service station. Honda then said it was the battery, but the car started great without even a second of hesitation so I was not sure how it could be the battery. They replaced the battery and said it was fixed $385.00 later. Less than 24hrs later, only about 2 hours of drive time, same issue except this time I was driving on a

11/25/2024 Crash ODI #11627171.0

I was driving straight going 35mph on a 2 lane rd when my steering wheel starting making a weird noise & almost was shaking. The steering wheel then locked up to the left & wouldn’t move. This caused my driver side tire to go into the curb, & at this point my steering wheel was spinning in circles & all I could do was brake. After bumping off the curb I then was thrusted back over to the right lane (due to having no steering control) where I came to a stop grazing another vehicle. My insurance performed diagnostics on the vehicle & determined the steering rack housing assembly part failed, causing the accident. There was no damage at all to the vehicle that would indicate this part was damaged as result of the incident, therefore they are calling it “pre existing damage” even though Honda

electrical 5 complaints shown

28 total in this category · severe · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
12/26/2023 ODI #11561938.0

Vehicle fails to start randomly in the morning Everything powers up and the screen lights up, but the car doesn't power up fully Maybe fuel pump issue

12/19/2023 7,475 mi ODI #11560885.0

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the center console power independently disconnected. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring since June 2019. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer three times previously and the failure was diagnosed. The computer system and the center console were replaced. The contact was also advised not to connect the cellphone to the center console. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was informed that the failure was unresolvable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,475.

12/13/2019 4,000 mi ODI #11288907.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 Honda civic. While driving 60 MPH, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle simultaneously slowed down. The power steering also seized as the contact attempted to pull the vehicle off to the shoulder. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive home. The vehicle was towed to Honda cars of boston (100 broadway, everett, ma 02149, (617) 381-9000) where it was determined that the radar on the vehicle had accumulated debris, which caused the vehicle to be obstructed. The vehicle was cleaned and returned to the contact. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 4,000.

12/06/2021 ODI #11442825.0

Unknown power train system EVAP leak EVAP stuck open p0455 p0456

12/01/2022 ODI #11495677.0

Faulty software in Body Control Module (BCM) causing numerous problems with multiple vehicle components including battery, namely: electrical (key fob and headlights) malfunctions, illumination of several warning dash display lights, repeated parasitic battery draining, and security system problems (car alarm activation). Please see attached letter to manufacturer American Honda Motor Co. for additional information.

fuel system 3 complaints shown

62 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,200 · see fuel system cluster analysis →
12/30/2024 30,546 mi Crash ODI #11633127.0

The contact owned a 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel and the brakes seized and failed to respond. The contact then veered to the right and lost control of the vehicle before striking a pole. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was a total loss.

12/27/2024 ODI #11632625.0

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11/25/2024 ODI #11627355.0

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that a second notice was mailed and stated that the remedy was available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

other 3 complaints shown

12/17/2024 ODI #11631283.0

Fuel pump inoperable causing my car to start and stall while driving. Need this replaced asap!

12/13/2023 ODI #11560022.0

The fuel pump gave out . The Honda dealership tried to fix the car multiple times ande fuel pump they fixed is steal leaking fuel. I was in the street driving home and the car auto stalled on me. I spent almost 2 grand to get it fixed and the dealership charged me and it got worse.

11/28/2022 ODI #11495105.0

Blackstone Lab reports fuel in my oil (acceptable for city driving} however all my driving is highway driving. Car has 22,500 miles, that oil had 4,000 miles on it and had 1.3% fuel ALL highway! Back and forth between Columbus, Ohio and Wyandotte, Michigan. Emergency Breaking will alert and apply break with nothing is in the way, and will NOT assist when something is right in front of car.

body 1 complaint shown

10 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $1,500 · see body cluster analysis →
12/17/2020 10,300 mi ODI #11383908.0

Small dings on the rear part of the car, window specifically behind the rear windows, on the rear pillar on both sides

visibility 1 complaint shown

7 total in this category · severe · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
12/05/2023 ODI #11558626.0

30,000 miles on my vehicle and my a/c compressor is on-op, therefore I cannot defrost my windshield and keep the fog off it in certain conditions causing a visibility hazzard.

brakes 1 complaint shown

18 total in this category · severe · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
11/28/2019 1,600 mi Crash ODI #11282772.0

Driving behind I was driving behind traffic was pulling up to a red light at the intersection put my foot on the brake and got nothing at all the brake was hard as a rock I wound hitting two cars and plowing into a tree I even tried hitting the emergency rake button nothing no skid marks no nothing the car just kept on rolling

Showing 300 of 355 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2019/Honda/Civic#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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