2005 Honda Civic Engine Problems
NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Honda Civic, 18% of all 315 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest engine complaint count among 21 Civic model years. These complaints report 10 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 74,181 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 57
- 18% of 315
- Crashes reported
- 10
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 74,181 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2005 Honda Civic engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 15, 2005, latest Sep 4, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2005 Honda Civic
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Civic model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Honda Civic have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Honda Civic, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 10 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,181 miles.
- Which Honda Civic year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2006 Honda Civic has the most engine complaints (411), compared with 57 for the 2005.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Honda Civic?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Honda Civic is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.