How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Honda Civic?

NHTSA lists 49 complaints in this area for the 2010 Civic, which is 12% of the 396 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2010 Honda Civic?

No. The data shows no related recalls filed for this problem area on the 2010 Civic.

What is the most common Structure & Body complaint on the 2010 Civic?

Many owners describe paint clear coat peeling or cracking on the roof, hood, trunk, and quarter panels, which several called a known defect.

At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Civic is 45,000 miles.

Were there any crashes linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Civic?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries tied to complaints in this area for the 2010 Civic.

2010 Honda Civic Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 49 Structure & Body complaints for the 2010 Honda Civic, 12% of that year's 396 total complaints. No related recalls are on file for this area, and the median mileage at failure is 45,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints: 49; 12% of 396
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 45,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Clear coat and paint peel or crack on the roof, hood, trunk, and quarter panels, often described by owners as a known factory defect.
Owners report the driver's seat frame breaking loose in a rear-end collision, raising concern about seat and structural integrity.
Some owners say Honda offered a paint warranty extension but it had already expired by the time they discovered the problem, leaving them to pay for repairs themselves.
A trunk valet key latch was reported as easy to defeat, allowing a break-in through a window despite the trunk being locked.
One owner linked long-term paint peeling to eventual rusting of underlying metal panels, which they said could threaten structural strength over time.

When 2010 Honda Civic body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 5, 2010, latest Feb 16, 2023.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2010 to Feb 2023; peak Aug 2017 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2010 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Civic model year

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

201049 (12%)
201118 (11%)
201248 (11%)
201339 (12%)
201410 (3%)
201526 (7%)
201651 (5%)
201740 (7%)
201829 (4%)
201913 (3%)
20208 (4%)
20213 (2%)
202216 (2%)
20236 (2%)
20243 (2%)
20256 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Honda Civic?: NHTSA lists 49 complaints in this area for the 2010 Civic, which is 12% of the 396 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2010 Honda Civic?: No. The data shows no related recalls filed for this problem area on the 2010 Civic.
What is the most common Structure & Body complaint on the 2010 Civic?: Many owners describe paint clear coat peeling or cracking on the roof, hood, trunk, and quarter panels, which several called a known defect.
At what mileage do these Structure & Body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Civic is 45,000 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2010 Civic?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries tied to complaints in this area for the 2010 Civic.