Engine
1.8L 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 380 of 380 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 185 of 380 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.
Power train
176 complaint records2 crash reports
"MY TRANSMISSION DRIVE PULLEY SHAFT FEELS DAMAGED, IT MAY BREAK, THE VEHICLE MAY LOOSES ACCELERATION AND IT KEEPS STICKING..."- 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 power train parts in the directory →
Air bags
58 complaint records22 crash reports
"AIR BAG LIGHTS COMES ON AND OFF SPORADICALLY! DON'T KNOW WHY THIS IS HAPPENING WHEN I AM DRIVING ON MY CITY STREET OR ON THE HIGHWAY!..."- 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 →
Engine & cooling
32 complaint records2 fire reports2 crash reports
"The transmission plug pops out while driving and can cause fluid to spray everywhere. A known issue of vehicles of this types..."- 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 engine & cooling 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. |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V574000 | Power Train | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. | Normally free |
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. | |
| A18-043 Dec 2018 | Power Train | Service bulletin - There is a clicking or grinding noise when making turns. Confirm the noise by accelerating while the front wheels are turned sharply to the left and then again to the right. | |
| A18-123 Nov 2018 | Equipment | Servicenews Article - Any customers complaining about these issues when their iPhone running iOS 12 is connected to the vehicle? ? When using an HDMI output, they can't view or listen to videos, music, etc. ? The launcher screen for HondaLink flickers or goes blank. | |
| A18090F Sep 2018 | Electrical System | Servicenews article - Are any customers complaining about any of the following issues between their iPhone running iOS 12 when it's connected to their vehicle? ? You can't view or listen to videos, music, etc., when using a HDMI output. ? | |
| A17-085 Jul 2018 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - 2012 and 2015 Civic Front Passenger Inflator Collection. This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete. |
Show 54 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| APaS03022018902 Mar 2018 | Power Train | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| APaS02152018901 Feb 2018 | Equipment | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| APaS01302018902 Jan 2018 | Power Train | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| APaS01032018903 Jan 2018 | Structure | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| APaS11272017903 Nov 2017 | Equipment | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| APaS11202017902 Nov 2017 | Equipment | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| APaS11012017903 Nov 2017 | Power Train | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| APaS10132017902 Oct 2017 | Power Train | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| APaS09282017901 Sep 2017 | Power Train | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| APaS09132017902 Sep 2017 | Power Train | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| APaS08282017901 Aug 2017 | Power Train | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| APaS08212017902 Aug 2017 | Power Train | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| APaS08142017901 Aug 2017 | Power Train | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| A15060D Aug 2017 | Steering | Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. | |
| APaS07252017902 Jul 2017 | Power Train | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| APaS07052017904 Jul 2017 | Power Train | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| APaS06222017901 Jun 2017 | Power Train | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| A16-078 Jun 2017 | Equipment | Service bulletin - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete. | |
| AER17050B Jun 2017 | Power Train | Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| APaS05312017903 May 2017 | Power Train | Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 Civic CVTs with a condition of the left axle seal leaking. | |
| 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." | |
| 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. | |
| DEN-K3Q5J-06 May 2016 | Air Bags | THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING HONDA OF A DELAMINATION ISSUES WITHIN AN I.C. PRODUCED BY NXP AND ASSEMBLED INTO AIRBAG SENSOR SUPPLIED BY DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC. | |
| 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 | Seats | 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. | |
| 16-020 Feb 2016 | Equipment | SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. | |
| A16-020 Feb 2016 | Equipment | SERVICE BULLETIN - ON THE MONRONEY LABEL, THE BUMPER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT IS MISSING. | |
| ACA-02262016-901 Feb 2016 | Equipment | DEALER MESSAGE - ON THE MONRONEY LABEL, THE BUMPER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT IS MISSING. ATTACH THE MONRONEY UPDATE LABEL TO THE WINDOW AREA NEXT TO THE MONRONEY LABEL. | |
| Label Misprint Feb 2016 | Equipment | Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is announcing a Product Update for certain Accord, Civic, CR-Z, Fit, and Insight model years 2014-2016 vehicles for sale in the state of Hawaii to amend Monroney labels that were printed without bumper impact information. | |
| 16020 Feb 2016 | Back Over Prevention | On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing. Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before they are sold. | |
| Product Update Feb 2016 | Equipment | Hawaii Multi Model Monroney Label No Print. | |
| SB-16-020 03231 Feb 2016 | Structure | BACKGROUND On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing. Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before they are sold. | |
| DLR-02-26-2016 Feb 2016 | Equipment | Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is announcing a Product Update for certain Accord, Civic, CR-Z, Fit, and Insight model years 2014-2016 vehicles for sale in the state of Hawaii to amend Monroney labels that were printed without bumper impact information. | |
| 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 | Equipment | "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." | |
| A15-065 Oct 2015 | Power Train | SERVICE BULLETIN - CERTAIN DRIVE CYCLE CONDITIONS MAY CREATE HIGHER-THAN-NORMAL STRESS ON THE INPUT SHAFT PULLEY WHICH, IF REPEATED ENOUGH TIMES, COULD CAUSE THE PULLEY TO BREAK. | |
| DLR MSG - HONDA Sep 2015 | Power Train | "DEALER MESSAGE - YESTERDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015, AMERICAN HONDA NOTIFIED NHTSA OFA SAFETYRECALLFOR APPROXIMATELY123,0832014-15 CIVIC & 20,5932015 FIT VEHICLES DUE TO DRIVE SHAFT PULLEYS THAT MAYFAIL. | |
| A15-065 Sep 2015 | Power Train | SERVICE BULLETIN - CERTAIN DRIVE CYCLE CONDITIONS MAY CREATE HIGHER-THAN-NORMAL STRESS ON THE INPUT SHAFT PULLEY WHICH, IF REPEATED ENOUGH TIMES, COULD CAUSE THE PULLEY TO BREAK. | |
| A15-048 - 8-14-1 Aug 2015 | Electrical System | SERVICE BULLETIN - THE CHECK SYSTEM MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED WITH THE MIL ON AND DTC P16F7 (STARTER INHIBITOR RELAY STUCK ON). THE CLUTCH IS PARTIALLY PRESSED, CAUSING A MISDETECTION OF P16F7. | |
| DLR MSG - RFV - Jul 2015 | Steering | "DEALER MESSAGE - 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 STUCK... | |
| 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 | Fuel System | "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. | |
| IN-1031-2014 Oct 2014 | Lane Departure | HONDA: CERTAIN FUNCTIONAL ANOMALIES ENCOUNTER, INTERMITTENTLY, WITH REAR VIEW CAMERA DISPLAYING LANE WATCH, AND LANEWATCH DISPLAYING REAR VIEW CAMERA, OR AUDIO UNIT IN SOME VEHICLES. |
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
- 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.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 1 recall campaign on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- 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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