2018 Honda Civic Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 596 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

23/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2018 Honda Civic

The 2018 Honda Civic shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

6 recalls on record

596

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Honda Civic (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

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.

NHTSA #20V314000

🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels

If the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number…

NHTSA #18V421000

🔧 Steering: Electric Power Assist System

The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's…

NHTSA #18V663000

🔧 Equipment: Other: Owners/Service/Other Manual

If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's…

NHTSA #18V817000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

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…

NHTSA #23V858000

🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger

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…

NHTSA #26V332000

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Most Common Problems — 2018 Honda Civic

Based on 596 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering

224

Fuel System

Unknown Or Other

Fuel/propulsion System

Electrical System

Engine

Air Bags

Structure

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Honda Civic — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2016, 2022 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Honda Civic

Is the 2018 Honda Civic reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Honda Civic has 6 recall campaigns and 596 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Civic have?

The 2018 Honda Civic has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Civic?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Honda Civic are: Steering, Fuel System, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/propulsion System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2018 Honda Civic safe to buy?

The 2018 Honda Civic has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Honda Civic should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda Civic are: 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2016, 2022.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.