Honda Civic Si Best and Worst Years (2010–2025)
Avoid 2022, 2023, and 2024 Honda Civic Si model years: they carry the highest complaint indexes (100, 92, and 83) and are dominated by steering complaints (93%, 92%, and 63% of each year's complaints). No recalls are recorded for any Civic Si year in this dataset.
- Model years
- 13
- 2010–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 179
- Recall campaigns
- 0
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Top problem area
- Steering
Civic Si Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Honda Civic Si problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | No verdict | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2011 | No verdict | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 2012 | Caution | 50 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2013 | No verdict | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2015 | Caution | 58 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Suspension, Wheels & Tires | — | — |
| 2016 | No verdict | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Transmission & Powertrain | — | — |
| 2017 | No verdict | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | HVAC | 32 | 5★ |
| 2019 | Caution | 67 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fuel System | — | 5★ |
| 2020 | No verdict | 42 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | 5★ |
| 2022 | Avoid | 100 | 73 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Steering | — | — |
| 2023 | Avoid | 92 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Steering | — | — |
| 2024 | Avoid | 83 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Steering | — | — |
| 2025 | No verdict | 75 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Steering | — | — |
Civic Si years to avoid: what went wrong
2022 Honda Civic Si Index 100 · 73 complaints · 0 recalls
The 2022 Civic Si has the highest complaint index in the lineup at 100, with 73 total complaints. Steering accounts for 93% of those complaints, with a median failure mileage of 8,000 miles. Owners describe steering that feels sticky or inconsistent, sometimes requiring extra force to correct, along with occasional disconnects at highway speed. One crash and one injury are recorded for this year. Lane departure and airbag issues also appear but at far lower volume.
2023 Honda Civic Si Index 92 · 62 complaints · 0 recalls
The 2023 Civic Si has a complaint index of 92 on 62 complaints, second-highest in the lineup. Steering makes up 92% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 6,500 miles. Owners describe steering that alternates between firm and soft, sticks at higher speeds, and can jerk the car left or right when force is applied to free it. Lane departure complaints also appear, though at much lower volume. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are recorded for this year.
2024 Honda Civic Si Index 83 · 8 complaints · 0 recalls
The 2024 Civic Si has a complaint index of 83 across 8 complaints, with steering making up 63% of them at a median failure mileage of 9,000 miles. Owners describe steering that sticks while turning and can pull to one side, with some reporting repeated dealer alignments that did not resolve the issue. Engine complaints, including a cruise control disengagement issue near 17,000 miles, also appear. Two injuries are recorded for this model year.
Most common Honda Civic Si problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Steering134 (75%)
- Engine10 (6%)
- Airbags9 (5%)
- Lane Departure9 (5%)
- Other9 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (5%)
- Electrical System6 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (3%)
- Fuel System5 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (3%)
Frequently asked questions
- What year Honda Civic Si should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints, 2022, 2023, and 2024 are the years to avoid, with complaint indexes of 100, 92, and 83 respectively. Steering problems dominate all three years, making up 93%, 92%, and 63% of their complaints.
- Is the 2022 Honda Civic Si reliable?
- The 2022 Civic Si has the highest complaint index (100) of any Civic Si year in the dataset, driven mostly by steering complaints reported at a median mileage of 8,000 miles. It also has one recorded crash and one injury.
- Does the Honda Civic Si have a steering recall?
- NHTSA lists zero recall campaigns for the Civic Si across all model years covered, even though steering is the top complaint area, accounting for 75% of all complaints across the model.
- Which Honda Civic Si years need extra caution?
- 2012, 2015, and 2019 are flagged as caution years, with complaint indexes of 50, 58, and 67. Top problem areas for those years were airbags, suspension/wheels/tires, and fuel system respectively.
- Are there any best Honda Civic Si years?
- No years are flagged as best in this dataset. Years like 2011, 2013, 2016, and 2017 have low complaint counts (1 each) and complaint indexes under 25, making them comparatively low-complaint options.