208 of the 3,012 complaints about the Honda Civic (6.9%) concern Unspecified or other, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 0.8× the Unspecified or other share across all tracked vehicles.
208Complaints · Unspecified or other
6.9%Share of complaints
0.77×vs. all vehicles
33Last 12 months
2.4%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
33 Unspecified or other complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 40 in the 12 months before — down 18%.
5 of these reports (2.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 18V817000 (2018-11-16, model year 2018).
I am writing to file a complaint regarding the air conditioning system failure in my 2020 Honda Civic Sport. The air conditioner in my vehicle began blowing hot air instead of cold air starting in January 2024.
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-10 · ODI 11763441
On August 5, 2025, my 2023 Honda Civic Sport (VIN: [XXX] ) was involved in a minor collision at approximately 5–10 mph. The vehicle sustained only cosmetic damage—no intrusion into the engine bay, and no damage to wheels, tires, or suspension.
Unspecified or other · 2025-09-26 · ODI 11689989 · Crash
I own a 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback LX that has experienced ongoing air conditioning system failures. Initially, the A/C would blow cold air at night or in cooler temperatures but struggled to provide adequate cooling during warmer weather.
Unspecified or other · 2026-10-11 · ODI 11770382
My car displays: Auto Idle Stop System Problem. See Your Dealer
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-23 · ODI 11766414
There are several defective parts of the AC system that are well-known warranty covered parts that Honda has not replaced.
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-18 · ODI 11765350
The air conditioner compressor failed on my car at about 85,000 miles. My mechanic told me that they are noticing many 2019-2022 Honda Civics with the exact same problem, with the A/C compressor failing at about the same mileage.
Unspecified or other · 2026-09-15 · ODI 11764527
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Campaign 18V817000 · 2018-11-16 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Remedy: 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Campaign 18V421000 · 2018-06-20 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Civic vehicles. The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle.
Remedy: 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.
