2019 Honda Civic Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 42 engine complaints for the 2019 Honda Civic, 10% of its 430 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 11,323. There are no related engine recalls on file, though owners describe unintended acceleration, stalling, and fuel-mixing-with-oil episodes.
- Engine complaints
- 42
- 10% of 430
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 11,323 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration or unresponsive gas pedals, including one case while reversing in a parking lot that ended in a crash.
- Some drivers describe the engine jerking, losing power, and dropping into limp mode with the check engine light on before returning to normal after stopping.
- Multiple complaints mention gasoline mixing with engine oil, causing the vehicle to slow sharply to low speed on the highway.
- One owner reported the 1.5T engine misfiring during highway acceleration followed by a catastrophic failure that scattered engine parts on the road, involving fire.
- A separate report describes a blown head gasket on the 1.5L turbo engine with coolant loss and no visible external leak.
- Fuel system issues were also reported, including a hose disconnecting from the turbo and causing loss of acceleration in traffic.
When 2019 Honda Civic engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 26, 2019, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 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 many engine complaints does the 2019 Honda Civic have?
- NHTSA lists 42 engine complaints for the 2019 Civic, which is 10% of the 430 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2019 Honda Civic?
- No related engine recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for the 2019 Civic.
- At what mileage do 2019 Civic engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2019 Civic is 11,323 miles.
- Did any 2019 Civic engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries linked to engine-area complaints for the 2019 Civic.
- How does the 2019 Civic compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2019 Civic's engine complaints are 10% of its total complaints, lower than years like 2012 (15%) and 2017 (13%), but similar to 2010 and 2025.