2018 Honda Civic Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2018 Honda Civic has a complaint index of 70, ranking 7th worst out of 21 model years, with a Caution verdict. Steering complaints dominate at 42% of the 741 total complaints, backed by 6 recall campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 70/100
- #7 of 21 Civic years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 741
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 26
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 23
- Top issue
- Steering
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 34
- 30 city / 40 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 23 / 1
Top 2018 Honda Civic problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering311 (42%)
- Fuel System174 (23%)
- Other127 (17%)
- Electrical System62 (8%)
- Engine61 (8%)
- Brakes29 (4%)
- Structure & Body29 (4%)
- Airbags23 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers16 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires14 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners describe the vehicle rolling on its own after being parked on an incline, even though it was left in park.
- Electrical fires have been reported starting inside the driver door while the car was parked and off.
- Multiple owners report airbag-related crashes where only one airbag deployed or seatbelt/seat bracket hardware bent during impact.
- Owners describe sudden tire blowouts and loss of multiple tires while merging between highways.
- Some report the car appearing to accelerate on its own while pulling into a parking spot, requiring hard braking to stop it.
2018 Honda Civic recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
- NHTSA 20V314000May 28, 2020Fuel System135,995 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
2018 Honda Civic fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 30 MPG
- Highway
- 40 MPG
- Combined
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,900
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2018 compared with other Civic years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Honda Civic reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2018 Civic a complaint index of 70, ranking 7th worst among the 21 model years tracked. It carries a Caution verdict, with Steering as the top reported problem area.
- What is the main problem with the 2018 Honda Civic?
- Steering issues make up 42% of all complaints (311 of 741), followed by Fuel System problems at 23% (174 complaints). NHTSA also lists a steering gearbox recall for magnet-related torque sensor failures.
- Does the 2018 Honda Civic have a fuel pump recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 20V314000 covers 2018-2019 Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles for fuel pump assembly replacement, and a separate 2023 recall (23V858000) also covers fuel pump module replacement on 2013-2023 Civics.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Civic have?
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda Civic, covering steering, fuel system, airbags, and other components. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2018 Civic compare to other Civic years?
- The 2018 Civic's complaint index of 70 is worse than years like 2021 (index 0, Best) and 2013 (index 10, Best), but better than 2022 (index 100, Avoid) and 2007 (index 95, Avoid).