NHTSA has received 89 owner complaints about the 2025 Honda Civic, or 53.2 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.26, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #56 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Honda models its rate is 27% lower; against other Compact cars it is 131% higher.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2024-10-28 and 2026-09-02. Median delay from incident to filing: 12 days.
89Complaints
53.2Complaints per year on the road
1.26Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
2Recalls
13.5%Share involving a crash or fire
58Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2024) drew 51.2 complaints per year, about the same.
The most common problem area is Steering (31.5% of complaints), followed by Driver-assist systems (14.6%) and Brakes (9.0%). Steering complaints are 4.9 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Steering reports, owners most often mention “steering”, “wheel”, “sticking”, “strut” and “sticky”. 12 reports (13.5%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 11 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 9 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (71% of incidents). In the last 12 months 58 new complaints were filed, versus 31 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for this model year. 39% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
While driving my 2025 Honda Civic Touring, the electric steering system suddenly malfunctioned without warning. While entering/navigating a roundabout, the wheels forcibly straightened out on their own, overriding steering input and causing the vehicle to…
Steering · 2026-08-21 · ODI 11758615 · Crash
UPDATE:American Honda was formally notified of this steering failure on my 2025 Civic Hybrid. Honda corporate has officially declined to pull the EDR black box data, stating that data retrieval must be handled via the insurer.
Steering · 2026-06-29 · ODI 11747204 · Crash
While driving the vehicle, the sunroof glass suddenly exploded outward with a loud, distinct "pop" sound. There were no vehicles or trucks immediately ahead of me, and there was no evidence of road debris, stray rocks, or external impact.
Interior & equipment · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761692
New Honda Civic 2025 Rear window glass shattered on its own. No external impact noticed.
Body & structure · 2026-08-15 · ODI 11757173
Reported this to the dealer in June 2025 a month after I bought the car. Dealer checked the car & couldn't find a problem causing this. Problem continues & is getting worse.
Engine · 2026-07-05 · ODI 11748364
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: 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.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Honda Civic?
89 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda Civic, or about 53.2 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Honda Civic?
The most common category is Steering, accounting for 31.5% of complaints.
Does the 2025 Honda Civic have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2025 Honda Civic still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 58 new complaints were filed, versus 31 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2025 Honda Civic compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 89 owner complaints about the 2025 Honda Civic, or 53.2 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.26, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #56 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Honda models its rate is 27% lower; against other Compact cars it is 131% higher.