Honda Civic Si — Years to Avoid
Reliability breakdown of every Honda Civic Si model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
How we calculate this
Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Which Honda Civic Si Years Should You Avoid?
Based on federal safety data, the 2023, 2022, 2015 Honda Civic Si are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.
If you're shopping for a used Honda Civic Si, consider the 2026, 2021, 2018, 2017, 2005, 2004, 2003 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.