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2025 Honda Civic Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

60/100

#7 most-complained of 16 Civic years

The 2025 Honda Civic has a Complaint Index of 60 and ranks 7th worst out of 16 model years, earning a 'Caution' rating. Steering complaints dominate at 39% share, with 2 recalls issued covering fuel system and steering components.

Complaints
70
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
10 / 1
Injuries / deaths
11 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
34
31 city / 39 hwy

Top 2025 Honda Civic problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering27 (39%)
  2. Fuel System13 (19%)
  3. Other13 (19%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (14%)
  5. Brakes8 (11%)
  6. Lane Departure8 (11%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (11%)
  8. Engine7 (10%)
  9. Electrical System6 (9%)
  10. Structure & Body6 (9%)

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden, unexpected loss of steering control during rainy conditions while lane-keeping assist was active, with no warning lights beforehand.
  • Brake pedals reportedly went straight to the floor without stopping the vehicle, in one case causing a crash into a median and another car.
  • Some owners describe the collision mitigation system triggering random, unexplained braking events multiple times over a short mileage span, sometimes while using cruise control.
  • One owner reported the vehicle spontaneously catching fire while driving on the highway shortly after purchase, resulting in a total loss.
  • Lane-keeping assist has been described as jerking the steering wheel unexpectedly, in one case causing the vehicle to spin out.
  • Owners also mention delays in getting recall parts for the steering and fuel system campaigns, with vehicles remaining unrepaired for extended periods.
2025 Honda Civic complaints: complaints filed per month14Oct 2024Jan 2025May 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026
120 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2026 (14).

2025 Honda Civic recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V763000Oct 14, 2024Fuel System720,810 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

  2. 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.

2025 Honda Civic fuel economy and fuel cost

City
31 MPG
Highway
39 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.

2025 compared with other Civic years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Caution73255433
2024Good40123333
2025Caution6070234

All Honda Civic years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Honda Civic reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2025 Civic a Complaint Index of 60 and a 'Caution' verdict, ranking 7th worst among 16 model years covered. Steering issues account for 39% of reported problems.
Does the 2025 Honda Civic have a steering recall?
Yes. Recall 24V744000 covers a worm gear spring and grease issue in the steering system, reported in October 2024, and is not a do-not-drive recall.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Honda Civic?
Steering is the top problem area, making up 39% of complaints and linked to 6 crashes, with a median failure mileage of 20,450 miles.
Does the 2025 Honda Civic have a fuel system recall?
Yes. Recall 24V763000 addresses a high-pressure fuel pump that may crack and leak fuel, reported in October 2024, with a median failure mileage of 1,567 miles among fuel system complaints.
How does the 2025 Civic compare to other Civic years?
With a Complaint Index of 60, the 2025 Civic ranks worse than years like 2024 (40, Good) and 2021 (0, Best), but better than 2022 (100, Avoid) and 2016 (93, Avoid).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.