2023 Honda Civic Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#9 most-complained of 21 Civic years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Honda Civic has a complaint index of 60 and ranks 9th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Steering accounts for 75% of its 255 complaints, with 4 recalls including a steering rack and VSA modulator issue.
- Complaints
- 255
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 19 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 12 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 33
- 30 city / 37 hwy
Top 2023 Honda Civic problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering191 (75%)
- Electrical System20 (8%)
- Lane Departure19 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras17 (7%)
- Other15 (6%)
- Brakes14 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires13 (5%)
- Engine12 (5%)
- Airbags8 (3%)
- Structure & Body6 (2%)
What owners report
- Steering wheel suddenly becomes stiff or hard to turn at speeds ranging from 20 to 75 mph, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Vehicle drifts or veers off the road when the steering resists driver input, in some cases striking objects like a mailbox or rocks.
- Lane Keep Assist activates unexpectedly on curved on-ramps and pushes the car toward a lane edge or retaining wall.
- Cruise control has reportedly failed to deactivate when the brake pedal was pressed, contributing to a loss of control.
- Brakes have reportedly failed to respond fully during a rear-end collision, with the emergency braking system not activating.
- Only the driver-side airbag deployed in a crash while the passenger-side airbag reportedly did not, according to one owner.
2023 Honda Civic recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V859000Nov 14, 2024Structure & Body121 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
- NHTSA 24V744000Oct 3, 2024Steering1,693,199 vehicles
Steering
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
- NHTSA 23V704000Oct 19, 2023Steering264,567 vehicles
Steering:rack and pinion
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
Risk: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
2023 Honda Civic fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 30 MPG
- Highway
- 37 MPG
- Combined
- 33 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,950
- 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.
2023 compared with other Civic years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Honda Civic reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2023 Civic a complaint index of 60 and a Caution verdict, ranking 9th worst among the 21 model years with data. Steering complaints dominate, making up 75% of the 255 reported complaints.
- Does the 2023 Honda Civic have a steering recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two steering-related recalls for the 2023 Civic: one for an incorrectly assembled replacement power steering rack (23V704000) and one for a worm gear spring issue (24V744000).
- What is the biggest problem with the 2023 Honda Civic?
- Steering is the top problem area, with 191 complaints (75% of the total) and 8 associated crashes, with a median failure mileage of 10,000 miles.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Civic have?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 Civic, covering the driver's seat cushion frame, steering worm gear spring, power steering rack, and VSA brake modulator. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2023 Civic compare to other Civic years?
- With a complaint index of 60, the 2023 Civic ranks 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).