2022 Honda Civic Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 53 engine complaints for the 2022 Honda Civic, 6% of the year's 881 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 9,500 miles. There is no related engine recall on file. Two fires and two injuries have been reported.
- Engine complaints
- 53
- 6% of 881
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 9,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden engine bay fires, including fuel line hissing and gasoline igniting near the engine.
- Some describe the engine stalling or shutting down completely at low speed or after sitting at a stop light, cutting all power.
- Several owners report cruise control canceling unexpectedly on the highway along with dashboard warnings, sometimes tied to power steering rack failure.
- Oil leaking from the valve cover gasket and later from the bell housing has been reported, with dealers calling early leaks normal.
- One owner reported full engine failure with oil and anti-freeze leaking out on the highway at low mileage.
When 2022 Honda Civic engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 11, 2021, latest Jun 2, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2022 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 in the 2022 Honda Civic?
- NHTSA lists 53 engine complaints for the 2022 Civic, which is 6% of the 881 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Honda Civic engine?
- No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category for the 2022 Civic.
- At what mileage do 2022 Civic engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints is 9,500 miles.
- Have any fires or injuries been reported with the 2022 Civic engine?
- Yes. NHTSA complaint data shows 2 fires and 2 injuries linked to this problem area, along with 1 crash.