2010 Honda Civic Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 41 engine-related complaints for the 2010 Honda Civic, about 10% of its 396 total complaints for the year. Owners report stalling, sudden acceleration, engine mount failure, and fires, with a median failure mileage of 54,858. No related recalls are listed for this area.
- Engine complaints
- 41
- 10% of 396
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 54,858 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls unexpectedly while driving at highway speeds, sometimes with smoke or fire from the engine compartment.
- Sudden, unpredictable engine revving or acceleration reported at low speeds, in one case leading to a collision.
- Passenger side engine or motor mount failure produces knocking sounds and heavy vibration when reversing or turning, sometimes requiring replacement around 45,000 miles.
- Engine stalls or nearly stalls as rpms drop during deceleration, occasionally paired with sensor codes that reoccur after replacement.
- Some owners report engine compartment fires developing after stalling or shutdown events, in a few cases while driving at speed.
When 2010 Honda Civic engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 4, 2010, latest Apr 9, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2010 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
- How common are engine problems on the 2010 Honda Civic?
- NHTSA lists 41 engine complaints for the 2010 Civic, which is about 10% of the 396 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Honda Civic engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaint area on the 2010 Civic.
- At what mileage do 2010 Civic engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2010 Civic is 54,858 miles.
- Did the 2010 Civic engine issues cause fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint area for the 2010 Civic shows 4 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury reported.