YearToAvoid

2007 Honda Civic Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 80 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2007 Honda Civic, 7% of all 1,204 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest electrical complaint count among 21 Civic model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 48,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
80
7% of 1,204
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
48,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Honda Civic electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 8, 2007, latest Jan 2, 2021.

2007 Honda Civic electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month11Mar 2007Aug 2008Feb 2010Oct 2010May 2011May 2013Nov 2015Mar 2017
80 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2007 to Jan 2021; peak Aug 2010 (11).

Electrical System recalls for the 2007 Honda Civic

  1. NHTSA 07V402000Sep 5, 2007Electrical System130,000 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch

    On certain sedan and hybrid (cng) vehicles, during assembly, the telescopic steering column mechanism may have been over-lubricated with silicone grease. Over time, some of this extra grease may drip on the brake light switch causing the switch to fail.

    Risk: Failure may result in a loss of brake lights and an increased risk that the vehicle could be struck in the rear. In addition, a failed brake light switch could prevent shifting the transmission from the park position (vehicles with an automatic transmission).

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective cover overthe switch free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Electrical System complaints by Civic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200529 (9%)
  2. 2006119 (8%)
  3. 200780 (7%)
  4. 200855 (6%)
  5. 200943 (11%)
  6. 201027 (7%)
  7. 201117 (10%)
  8. 201264 (14%)
  9. 201344 (14%)
  10. 201442 (14%)
  11. 201528 (7%)
  12. 2016144 (13%)
  13. 2017103 (17%)
  14. 201862 (8%)
  15. 201936 (8%)
  16. 202037 (16%)
  17. 202119 (13%)
  18. 202240 (5%)
  19. 202320 (8%)
  20. 20247 (6%)
  21. 20256 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Honda Civic have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 80 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2007 Honda Civic, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 48,000 miles.
Which Honda Civic year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2016 Honda Civic has the most electrical complaints (144), compared with 80 for the 2007.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2007 Honda Civic?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Honda Civic concerns the electrical: 07V402000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.