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2025 Honda CivicProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 135 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
135
Crashes
22
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
89
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 135 complaints, 22 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 5.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

excessive road noise

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

31 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 3K miles.

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

8
0–30K
3
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (8 reports) • Median: 3K 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: Steering (31 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

Steering31 (23%)
Fuel System14 (10%)
Other12 (9%)
Brakes8 (6%)
Lane Departure: Assist7 (5%)
Electrical6 (4%)
Engine6 (4%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control5 (4%)

2025 Honda Civic: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2025 Honda Civic, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 2,900 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 3K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2025 Honda Civic, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2025 Honda Civic, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lane Departure: Assist Issues

Lane Departure: Assist complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2025 Honda Civic, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lane departure: assist-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

11
24
42
25
82
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2025 Honda Civic. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

24V744000Nov 2024

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.

24V763000Feb 2025

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2025 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.

2025 Honda Civic vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

135

Class avg

25

5.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical midsize 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. 135 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 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 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2025 Honda Civic: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Honda Civic?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Honda Civic is related to the steering, with 31 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Honda Civic reliable?
The 2025 Honda Civic has 135 complaints, 22 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 5.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2025 Honda Civic?
NHTSA rates the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes, the 2025 Honda Civic has 2 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 11 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 2,900 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 2025 Honda Civic data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 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.
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