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#BS-2019-HONCIV-40DA

2019 Honda CivicProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 558 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
558
Crashes
39
Fires
1
Recalls
4
TSBs
198
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 558 complaints, 39 crashes, 1 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 9.3x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

windshield cracks easily

11 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX
2

sticky steering after driving several miles

4 complaints • Severity 6.5/10

$X,XXX
3

air conditioning is not working correctly

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
4

false braking sensor engagement

3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
5

paint peeling

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

131 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 15K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

95
0–30K
27
30–60K
16
60–90K
3
90–120K
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (95 reports) • Median: 15K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (131 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System131 (23%)
Steering110 (20%)
Other62 (11%)
Electrical33 (6%)
Engine32 (6%)
Brakes31 (6%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking26 (5%)
Wheels & Tires18 (3%)

2019 Honda Civic: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda Civic, with 131 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 14,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 15K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda Civic, with 110 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda Civic, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2019 Honda Civic, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

41
19
38
20
42
21
36
22
67
23
175
24
80
25
79
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Honda Civic. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

20V314000Jul 2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

21V215000May 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

23V858000Mar 2024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

26V332000Jul 2026

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2019 Honda Civic NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Honda Civic is the 2001 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2019 Honda Civic vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

558

Class avg

60

9.3x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical compact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 558 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2019 Honda Civic: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Honda Civic?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Honda Civic is related to the fuel system, with 131 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Honda Civic reliable?
The 2019 Honda Civic has 558 complaints, 39 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 9.3x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2019 Honda Civic?
NHTSA rates the 2019 Honda Civic 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 5 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Honda Civic problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Honda Civic has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Civic problems start?
Based on 145 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 14,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2019 Honda Civic data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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