Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 316 of 319 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 168 of 319 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Air bags
115 complaint records1 fire report19 crash reports
"MY ENTIRE DASHBOARD LIT UP, I️ CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR, BECAUSE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS LOCKED A FEEL A SMALL TUG ON THE CAR...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse air bags parts in the directory →
Electrical system
39 complaint records1 crash report
"The ABS misfired and locked my brakes without warning during normal driving. This was without pumping the brakes or any engagement of the brake system...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Brakes
39 complaint records2 crash reports
"MY ENTIRE DASHBOARD LIT UP, I️ CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR, BECAUSE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS LOCKED A FEEL A SMALL TUG ON THE CAR...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 opened Sep 2021 | OPEN | Air Bags | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. |
| EA19001 opened Apr 2019 | closed Sep 2024 | Air Bags | Electrical overstress - led to recall 20V024 The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A19050B May 2019 | Steering | ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. | |
| A13-097 Feb 2019 | Visibility | "Service bulletin - Clearance between the motor pinion and the plate hole causes the plate body to flex, which allows the gear to move up and jump off the motor teeth." | |
| A18070 Aug 2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. | |
| ABOM08092018901 Aug 2018 | Equipment | Dealer message - Today, American Honda is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Honda vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously notified CARB and the EPA for this action. | |
| A18-059 Jun 2018 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. |
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| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-060 Jun 2018 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. | |
| ATS170205 Feb 2017 | Electrical System | TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - ALTHOUGH SIMILAR, THE HONDALINK AND HONDALINK EV APPS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON THE APPLE APPS STORE AND GOOGLE PLAY ARE NOT THE SAME. FURTHERMORE, EACH APP APPLIES TO SPECIFIC MODELS. | |
| A13-022 Feb 2017 | Fuel System | "SERVICE BULLETIN - FOR VEHICLES WITH SCI COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS, HONDA IS NO LONGER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ALTOGETHER. IF YOU REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE, YOU MUST NOW REINSTALL THE ORIGINAL FUEL TANK." | |
| A05-032 Nov 2016 | Equipment | SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION. | |
| APaS11082016901 Nov 2016 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a customer complaint of the starter not starting intermittently. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. | |
| APAS11022016901 Nov 2016 | Electrical System | DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013 CIVICS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE STARTER NOT STARTING INTERMITTENTLY. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND. | |
| APAS10212016902 Oct 2016 | Electrical System | DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013 CIVICS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE STARTER NOT STARTING INTERMITTENTLY. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND. | |
| APAS10062016902 Oct 2016 | Electrical System | DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013 CIVICS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE STARTER NOT STARTING INTERMITTENTLY. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND. | |
| A15021 Oct 2016 | Fuel System | SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR BLINKS WITH FUEL IN THE TANK. THE PCM MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. | |
| APAS09212016901 Sep 2016 | Electrical System | DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013 CIVICS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF THE STARTER NOT STARTING INTERMITTENTLY. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND. | |
| AIR BAG INFLATOR May 2016 | Air Bags | DEALER MESSAGE - IF THE SRS WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND A DTC 11-1X OR 11-2X OR A B0001-13 IS STORED IN THE SRS MAIN UNIT, REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE. | |
| 150801 Mar 2016 | Seats | EDITOR?S NOTE: This article replaces the one posted in December 2015 to extend the article?s shelf life. The issues covered are still being addressed. Does the front seat-back creak or squeak when you move around in the seat or get in or out of the vehicle? | |
| ATS-150801 V3 Mar 2016 | Equipment | Does the front seat-back creak or squeak when you move around in the seat or get in or out of the vehicle? Whats likely causing it is the seat-back fabric rubbing against the foam pad underneath. | |
| SB-AER15070E Jan 2016 | Equipment | HONDA 2013-2014 ACCORD & 2013 CIVC SRS: COMPLAINT FROM CUSTOMER THAT SRS LIGHT IS ON WITH VARIOUS DTC'S *CN | |
| ATS150801 Dec 2015 | Seats | "TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - EDITORS NOTE: THIS ARTICLE REPLACES THE ONE POSTED IN AUGUST 2015 TO EXTEND THAT ARTICLES SHELF LIFE. THE ISSUES COVERED ARE STILL BEING ADDRESSED. | |
| A15-066 Nov 2015 | Electrical System | "SERVICE BULLETIN - THE AUDIO UNIT SOFTWARE IS MALFUNCTIONING. SYMPTOM THE AUDIO UNIT BACK LIGHT FLICKERS. UPPER DISPLAY IS BLANK AT STARTUP. VOL/SELECTOR KNOB OR HARD KEYS DO NOT WORK. MULTIPLE SOURCES APPEAR ON THE INFORMATION DISPLAY." | |
| AER15070E Oct 2015 | Electrical System | "DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014 ACCORDS & 2013 CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGERS WEIGHT SENSOR FRONT INNER SIDE), 82-21 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT... | |
| HONDA - AER15070 Sep 2015 | Air Bags | "ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014 ACCORDS & 2013 CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGERS WEIGHT SENSOR FRONT INNER SIDE), 82-21 (INTERNAL... | |
| DLR MSG - RFV - Sep 2015 | Seats | "DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM)IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014ACCORDS & 2013CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OFTHE FRONT PASSENGERS W EIGHT SENSOR FRONT INNER SIDE), 82-21 (INTERNAL FAILURE OFTHE FRONT... | |
| A13-021 Sep 2015 | Engine | "SERVICE BULLETIN - THE MIL COMES ON WITH ONE OF THESE DTCS: P2646/P2651 (ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE). P2647/P2652 (ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE). | |
| ACCORD CIVIC SRS Sep 2015 | Equipment | "DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014 ACCORDS & 2013 CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGERS W EIGHT SENSOR FRONT INNER SIDE), 82-21 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT... | |
| DLR MSG - RFV - Jul 2015 | Air Bags | "DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2013-2014ACCORDS & 2013 CIVIC SEDANS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF SRS LIGHT ON WITH THE DTC 82-11 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT PASSENGERS WEIGHT SENSOR FRONT INNER SIDE), 82-21 (INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FRONT... | |
| AER15070B Jul 2015 | Steering | "ENGINEERING REQUEST - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2012-2015 CIVICS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF EPS (ELECTRIC POWER-ASSISTED STEERING) LIGHT ON WITH/WITHOUT LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AS WELL AS HAVING THE DTC 33-01 (LOWER FET STUCK ON), 33-02 (UPPER FET... | |
| A13-022 Jun 2015 | Fuel System | "SERVICE BULLETIN - FOR VEHICLES WITH SCI COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS, HONDA IS NO LONGER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ALTOGETHER. IF YOU REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE, YOU MUST NOW REINSTALL THE ORIGINAL FUEL TANK." | |
| DLR MSG - HONDA Jun 2015 | Equipment | "DEALER MESSAGE - THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 06-015, NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINE INSPECTION, HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING THE CNG FUEL TANK INSPECTION LABELS. THESE LABELS CAN BE ORDERED FROM HELM, INC. | |
| A06-015 May 2015 | Fuel System | "SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL TANK IN ALL HONDA NATURAL GAS VEHICLES MUST BE INSPECTED FOR DETERIORATION OR DAMAGE EVERY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT OF HONDA AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. | |
| 15-021 Mar 2015 | Fuel System | FUEL GAUGE OUT OF ORDER; LOW FUEL INDICATOR FLASHES WHILE THE TANK HAS FUEL*CN | |
| Service Bulletin Jan 2015 | Engine | Service bulletin - There is a chirping from the engine area while driving on rough roads in hot weather. The side engine mount's internal components are rubbing together, causing a noise. | |
| DLR MSG - RFI, R Jan 2015 | Structure | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2015 Civics with a complaint of a loose or missing roof molding. | |
| DLR MSG - RFV RF Jan 2015 | Structure | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2015 Civics with a complaint of a loose or missing roof molding. | |
| ENG REQ - AER150 Jan 2015 | Structure | Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2015 Civics with a complaint of a loose or missing roof molding. | |
| Service Bulletin Dec 2014 | Tires | Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs. | |
| DLR MSG - RFP - Dec 2014 | Engine | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. | |
| 11172014 Nov 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HONDA: CIVIC 2012-2013 : COMPLAINTS OF INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE. *LJ | |
| DLR MSG - RFV - Nov 2014 | Electrical System | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 Civics with a complaint of an inaccurate fuel gauge. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. | |
| ENG REQ - AER140 Nov 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. | |
| DLR MSG - RFP - Nov 2014 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. | |
| SVC-14-034 Nov 2014 | Structure | HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION, FOR 7 YEARS, ON SOME VEHICLES, FOR EXTERIOR PAINT ON HOOD AND FRONT FENDERS LEADING EDGE IS CRACKING; PAINT ON ROOF APPEARS TO BE CHALKY OR CLOUDY. MODEL 2012-13 CIVIC. | |
| DLR MSG - RFP - Oct 2014 | Engine | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. | |
| Service Bulletin Sep 2014 | Equipment | Service bulletin - The exterior paint on the hood and the leading edge of the front fenders may crack or look chalky or cloudy. Also the roof, trunk, upper portions of the quarter panel, and the upper portions of the doors may look chalky or cloudy. | |
| DLR MSG - RFP - Sep 2014 | Engine | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. | |
| DLR MSG - RFP - Aug 2014 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. | |
| DLR MSG - RFP - Jul 2014 | Engine | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. | |
| Service Bulletin Jun 2014 | Power Train | Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0101 (MAF sensor circuit range/performance problem) is stored. The PCM misinterprets the mass air flow sensor inputs while driving with constant throttle movement. | |
| SB-13-097 Oct 2013 | Visibility | HONDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP DUE TO LACK OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN MOTOR PINION AND PLATE HOLE CAUSING PLATE BODY TO FLEX ALLOWING GEAR TO MOVE UP AND JUMP OFF MOTOR TEETH. MODEL 2012-2013 CIVIC. *PE | |
| SB-10-02-13 Oct 2013 | Structure | HONDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, AN INVESTIGATION IS REQUESTED REGARDING THE MOLDING ON ROOF BEING EITHER LOOSE OR MISSING. MODELS 2012-2013 CIVIC. *PE | |
| SB-10-11-13 Sep 2013 | Structure | HONDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ROOF MOLDING IS EITHER LOOSE OR IS MISSING. MODELS 2012-2013 CIVIC. *PE | |
| A13-044 Sep 2013 | Electrical System | SERVICE BULLETIN -THE MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P0128 (COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION) STORED. THE THERMOSTAT JIGGLE VALVE MAY INTERMITTENTLY STICK OPEN AND CAUSE THE PCM TO STORE DTC P0128. | |
| A-13-071 Aug 2013 | Electrical System | HONDA: INFORMATION DESCRIBING MALFUNCTIONS CAUSED WHILE USING HANDSFREELINK (HFT). *JS | |
| AER-13060-B Aug 2013 | Structure | HONDA: AN ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR AN INVESTIGATION ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, WHERE BY THE INNER DOOR HANDLE FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. MODELS 2013 CIVIC, CR-V. *PE | |
| IN-2013 Jul 2013 | Structure | HONDA: THE INNER DOOR HANDLE FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL 2013 CIVIC, CR-V. *PE | |
| SB-012-08 Jul 2013 | Power Train | HONDA: DUE TO A CLICKING OR CLACKING NOISE, WHILE TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT, THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. MODEL 2006-2012 CIVIC. *PE | |
| A-13-021 Jul 2013 | Engine | HONDA: DTC P2646/P2651 OR P2647/2652 MAY BE SET. THE ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL CIVIC SI MODEL YEAR 2002-2005. *JS | |
| IN-07-08-13 Jul 2013 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | HONDA: SOME OWNERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT THE INNER DOOR HANDLE BEING INOPERATIVE. *JS | |
| SB-05-07 Jun 2013 | Structure | HONDA: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING POPPING OR STICKING OF THE FRONT DOOR HANDLE/LATCH. MODELS 2013 CIVIC. *PE |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Watch the airbag warning light through a full key cycle.It should light on start and go out within seconds. A light that stays on, or never lights at all, means the system needs attention. Run the VIN for inflator recalls specifically.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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