Honda Civic Si Best and Worst Years (2006–2025)
Avoid the 2007, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Honda Civic Si model years, which carry complaint index scores of 75, 100, 94, and 88 out of the 17 model years tracked. The 2022 model year alone has 73 complaints, mostly steering (68 complaints, 93%), while 2012 is the only year rated Good with a complaint index of 44.
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
- Model years
- 17
- 2006–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 200
- Recall campaigns
- 0
- Crashes reported
- 3
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | No verdict | 50 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2007 | Avoid | 75 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2008 | Caution | 56 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2009 | No verdict | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2010 | No verdict | 31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2011 | No verdict | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 2012 | Good | 44 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2013 | No verdict | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2015 | Caution | 63 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Suspension, Wheels & Tires | — | — |
| 2016 | No verdict | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Transmission & Powertrain | — | — |
| 2017 | No verdict | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | HVAC | 32 | 5★ |
| 2019 | Caution | 69 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fuel System | — | 5★ |
| 2020 | No verdict | 38 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | 5★ |
| 2022 | Avoid | 100 | 73 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Steering | — | — |
| 2023 | Avoid | 94 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Steering | — | — |
| 2024 | Avoid | 88 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Steering | — | — |
| 2025 | No verdict | 81 | 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 volume of any year, with 73 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the worst in the lineup. Steering issues dominate, making up 93% of complaints for the year at a median failure mileage of 8,000. Owners describe the steering wheel sticking or feeling heavy after highway driving, then suddenly jumping to a turned position, along with unintended drift that requires constant correction. A separate report described a steering airbag failing to deploy in a crash.
2023 Honda Civic Si Index 94 · 62 complaints · 0 recalls
The 2023 Civic Si carries a complaint index of 94, the second worst of all years, with 62 complaints. Steering complaints make up 92% of the total, with a median failure mileage of 6,500. Owners describe the steering becoming inconsistently firm during minor corrections at highway speed, feeling stuck until extra pressure is applied, with the issue reportedly worsening over time. This pattern closely matches complaints reported for the 2022 model year.
2024 Honda Civic Si Index 88 · 8 complaints · 0 recalls
The 2024 Civic Si has a complaint index of 88, ranking 3rd worst, with 8 complaints and steering again the top problem area at 63% share and a median failure mileage of 9,000. Owners describe steering sticking during turns and reference NHTSA Campaign Number 24V744000 for steering, with some reporting delays getting replacement parts. One owner reported an engine failure at low mileage that Honda attributed to an overspeed event.
2007 Honda Civic Si Index 75 · 8 complaints · 0 recalls
Owners of the 2007 Civic Si reported airbag problems most often, accounting for half of complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 52,000 for that category. Reports describe unexpected airbag deployment without impact and warning lights indicating the passenger airbag would not fire in a crash. A separate steering complaint described the electronic power steering turning the wheel on its own while driving. The complaint index for this year is 75, ranking it 5th worst of the 17 model years.
Most common Honda Civic Si problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.
- Steering135 (68%)
- Airbags18 (9%)
- Engine14 (7%)
- Other13 (7%)
- Lane Departure9 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (5%)
- Structure & Body8 (4%)
- Electrical System6 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Honda Civic Si years should I avoid?
- NHTSA complaint data points to 2007, 2022, 2023, and 2024 as the years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 75, 100, 94, and 88 respectively out of the 17 model years tracked.
- What is the best Honda Civic Si model year?
- Only the 2012 model year earns a Good verdict, based on a complaint index of 44 and 6 total complaints. No year in this lineup earns a Best rating.
- What is the most common problem with the Honda Civic Si?
- Steering is the top problem area across all years, accounting for 135 of 200 total complaints, or 68%, with the 2022 and 2023 model years each reporting 68 and 57 steering complaints.
- Does the 2022 Honda Civic Si have steering problems?
- Yes. The 2022 model year has 73 total complaints, 68 of which involve steering (93% of the year's complaints), with a median failure mileage of 8,000.
- Are there recalls affecting the Honda Civic Si?
- The dataset shows 0 recall campaigns logged for the Civic Si overall, though a 2024 owner referenced NHTSA Campaign Number 24V744000 related to steering in an individual complaint.