Honda Civic 2022–2025
11th generation · FE (sedan) / FL (hatchback; Type R FL5)
NHTSA data through 12 August 20261,767 complaints, 116 with mileageMethod
On this generation, 42% of failures fall within the first 12,000 miles — a rate roughly 5 times higher than during the rest of the car's life.
- First 12,000 miles — 42% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 10%
- 1,000
- 25%
- 6,300
- Median
- 16,000
- 75%
- 32,000
- 90%
- 58,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–20,000 | 66 | 56.9% |
| 20,000–40,000 | 28 | 24.1% |
| 40,000–60,000 | 13 | 11.2% |
| 60,000–80,000 | 3 | 2.6% |
| 80,000–100,000 | 4 | 3.4% |
| 100,000–120,000 | 1 | 0.9% |
| 140,000–160,000 | 1 | 0.9% |
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 1,767 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022–2025 Honda Civic, and 116 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
42% of failures fall within the first 12,000 miles — a rate roughly 5 times higher than during the rest of the car's life. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
The most-reported areas are the steering (56.8% of complaints, typically around 20,000 miles).
7 recall campaigns cover this generation.
What fails, and when
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,003 | 56.8% | 20,000 | 10,000–40,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 143 | 8.1% | — | — |
| Lane departure | 130 | 7.4% | — | — |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 90 | 5.1% | — | — |
| Electrical system | 64 | 3.6% | — | — |
| Throttle and speed control | 52 | 2.9% | — | — |
| Brakes | 47 | 2.7% | — | — |
| Suspension | 40 | 2.3% | — | — |
| Transmission and driveline | 27 | 1.5% | — | — |
| Engine | 25 | 1.4% | — | — |
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 16,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The steering accounts for 56.8% of complaints (1,003 reports, 71 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 20,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 10,000 and 40,000 miles.
A single system taking 56.8% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2022 model year drew the most — 1,154 complaints — while 2025 drew the fewest at 119. The median year sits at 247.
That makes 2022 an outlier: roughly 4.7 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 7 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (2), the steering (2), the fuel system (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
Of the 1,767 complaints filed against this generation, 136 reported a crash; 8 reported a fire; 99 reported an injury. Crash-involved reports represent 7.7% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 42% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.
On inspection, the steering are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The steering in particular shows a median failure mileage of 20,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
Documented problems
General 2022–2025
Too recent for well-established systemic failure patterns; complaint volume is dominated by infotainment, driver-assist false activation and early-build fit-and-finish rather than powertrain defects. No coupe was offered in this generation.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,154 | 59 |
| 2023 | 331 | 26 |
| 2024 | 163 | 21 |
| 2025 | 119 | 10 |
Recalls (7)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | 2026-07-06 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger |
| 24V763000 | 2025-02-20 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump |
| 24V859000 | 2025-01-06 | Seats:critical Fasteners |
| 24V744000 | 2024-11-18 | Steering |
| 24V064000 | 2024-03-28 | Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger |
| 23V704000 | 2023-12-04 | Steering:rack and Pinion |
| 23V430000 | 2023-07-24 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module |
What owners reported
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 to 60 MPH, the steering wheel was vibrating. The dealer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was inspected; however, the dealer informed the contact that the steering column part was not available. The contact was informed…
2022 · 100 miles · Steering
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH and turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel was sticky and resistant. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving. The contact later received notification of NHTSA…
2022 · 200 miles · Steering
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds with the cruise control activated, the cruise control would independently deactivate without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they informed him that they were unaware of the failure. The…
2022 · 1,000 miles · Throttle and speed control
The contact owns a 2022 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning, the screen displayed Emission System Failure and power might be reduced messages. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vapor canister needed to…
2022 · 3,000 miles · Fuel system
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