Engine
1.5L 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 1,079 of 1,081 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 440 of 1,081 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.
Steering
445 complaint records4 crash reports
"when long distance driving it has sticky steering which cause over correction left and right making it feel unsafe to drive..."- 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 steering parts in the directory →
Electrical system
120 complaint records4 crash reports
"2016 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE FAILURES FOUR DAYS AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE. *SMD..."- 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 →
Engine & cooling
99 complaint records3 fire reports1 crash report
"MOTOR OIL IN THE ENGINE IS BEING DILUTED BY GASOLINE. A STRONG GASOLINE SMELL IS PRESENT WHEN EXAMINING THE DIP STICK...."- 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 →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | Air Bags | 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,... | Normally free |
| 23V858000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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... | Normally free |
| 16V725000 | Parking Brake | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. | Normally free |
| 16V526000 | Exterior Lighting | American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. | Normally free |
| 16V074000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic vehicles manufactured September 22, 2015, to February 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0L engines. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026251 2026-05-21 | Seats And Restraints | 12,371 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the weight sensor for the front passenger seat may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the passenger-front airbag and knee airbag could deploy in a crash that doesn't require them to. |
| 2016355 2016-07-08 | Lights And Instruments | 2,492 | Certain two-door vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. |
| 2016047 2016-02-01 | Engine | 10,698 | On certain vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines, a piston pin circlip may not have been installed or may have been improperly installed into the piston during assembly. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A26-008 Sep 2026 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored (DTCs are not required for repair). | |
| A26-009 Sep 2026 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored (DTCs are not required for repair). | |
| A26-097 Sep 2026 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored (DTCs are not required for repair). | |
| A26-099 Sep 2026 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored (DTCs are not required for repair). | |
| A26-097 Aug 2026 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A26-099 Aug 2026 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored. | |
| A26-008 Aug 2026 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored. | |
| A26-009 Aug 2026 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored. | |
| AEBM08262026901 Aug 2026 | Engine | Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored. | |
| A25-076 Jul 2025 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on inspection cover. | |
| ATI&08062024906 Aug 2024 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. | |
| ATI&07222024906 Jul 2024 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. | |
| ATI&07052024901 Jul 2024 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Dealer Message - Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank... | |
| A19-091 Jun 2024 | Visibility/Wiper | Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the factory. | |
| A23-039 Jun 2024 | Visibility/Wiper | Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak. | |
| ATI&06032024903 Jun 2024 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. | |
| ATI&05032024907 May 2024 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. | |
| ATI&04152024903 Apr 2024 | Fuel System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. | |
| ATI&03262024903 Mar 2024 | Fuel System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. | |
| ATI&03102024901 Mar 2024 | Fuel System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. | |
| ATI&02072024902 Feb 2024 | Fuel System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. | |
| A23-039 Jan 2024 | Visibility | Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak. | |
| A23-039 Sep 2023 | Visibility | Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement the compressor shaft seal may leak. | |
| A23-039 Jun 2023 | Visibility | Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement the compressor shaft seal may leak. | |
| ONL6A506122023 Jun 2023 | Visibility | Owner Notification Letter - Due to a new North America regulation that introduced a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak. The new refrigerant and oil may cause swelling of the compressor shaft seal. | |
| ABOM05192023901 May 2023 | Visibility | Dealer Message - Due to supplier process concerns, the A/C compressor may not have been manufactured to specifications. As a result, abnormal wearing of the rubber seal may occur causing gaps in the compressor shaft to develop allowing refrigerant to leak out. | |
| A23-039 May 2023 | Visibility | Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement the compressor shaft seal may leak. | |
| AST&04252023901 Apr 2023 | Visibility | Dealer Message - We have identified a potential concern with GUIDE, AC COMP SEAL 07AAG-5AAA100, which was a part of 6CVC SEAL REPLACEMENT KIT, 07AAC-5AAA1Z0 that was recently sent to all Honda dealers. | |
| A23-012 Apr 2023 | Visibility | Service Bulletin - Customers have complained of the air conditioning system not blowing cold air due to the oil/refrigerant leak from the A/C compressor main shaft seal. | |
| A19-012 Jan 2023 | Visibility | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by S/B 19-033, Warranty Extension: 2016-18 Civic 1.5L: Software Update with A/C Control Unit Replacement; DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, or P0172; Whirling Noise from Engine. | |
| A19-033 Jan 2023 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Service Bulletin - Under certain circumstances, the vehicle may experience driveability issues, which may result in DTCs P0300 (random misfire detected), P0301 (No. 1 cylinder misfire detected), P0302 (No. 2 cylinder misfire detected), P0303 (No. | |
| A17-048 Sep 2022 | Electrical System | "Service bulletin - There is a problem with the audio unit software, which may lead to one or more of the following symptoms: ⢠Bluetooth® Audio skips. ⢠There is no sound from Apple CarPlay⢠after connecting Bluetooth®, then USB. ⢠Cannot turn on Bluetooth®. | |
| A22-012 Sep 2022 | Back Over Prevention | "Service bulletin - There is a problem with the audio unit software, which may lead to one or both of the following symptoms: ⢠Rear camera is stuck on in Park. ⢠Rear camera image does not display when transmission is shifted to Reverse. | |
| A22-013 Jun 2022 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Service bulletin - The trunk spring breaks and will not hold the trunk lid in the upright position. There is fatigue in the material used in manufacturing of the trunk spring. | |
| A20-036 May 2022 | Suspension | Service bulletin - There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle. The rubber damper cap(s) are faulty. | |
| ONLG5O07062021 Jul 2021 | Visibility | Owner Notification Letter - On some 2016-21 Civic models, the A/C condenser may leak refrigerant. American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. | |
| A19-091 Jun 2021 | Visibility | Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the factory. | |
| A20-036 Jun 2021 | Suspension | Service Bulletin - There is a rattling coming from the front of the vehicle. | |
| A19-091 May 2021 | Visibility | Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the factory. | |
| APaS05102021902 May 2021 | Equipment | Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. | |
| APaS04222021901 Apr 2021 | Visibility | Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. | |
| APaS04072021 Apr 2021 | Visibility | Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. | |
| APaS03302021901 Mar 2021 | Back Over Prevention | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the rear view camera screen appearing blank, foggy or blurry. | |
| APaS03302021909 Mar 2021 | Equipment | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the A/C inop or blowing warm air. | |
| APaS03122021 Mar 2021 | Visibility | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the A/C inop or blowing warm air. | |
| APaS03102021902 Mar 2021 | Back Over Prevention | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the rear view camera screen appearing blank, foggy or blurry. | |
| APaS03022021 Mar 2021 | Equipment | Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. | |
| APaS02152021902 Feb 2021 | Equipment | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the rear view camera screen appearing blank, foggy or blurry. | |
| APaS02092021 Feb 2021 | Equipment | Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. | |
| APaS01222021905 Jan 2021 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the rear view camera screen appearing blank, foggy or blurry. | |
| APaS01072021 Jan 2021 | Visibility | Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. | |
| APaS01062021903 Jan 2021 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the rear view camera screen appearing blank, foggy or blurry. | |
| APaS12182020 Dec 2020 | Equipment | Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. | |
| APaS12052020906 Dec 2020 | Equipment | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the rear view camera screen appearing blank, foggy or blurry. | |
| APaS11302020 Nov 2020 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. | |
| APaS11092020 Nov 2020 | Visibility | Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. | |
| APaS11042020906 Nov 2020 | Back Over Prevention | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the rear view camera screen appearing blank, foggy or blurry. | |
| APaS10262020 Oct 2020 | Equipment | Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. | |
| APaS10162020906 Oct 2020 | Electrical System | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the rear view camera screen appearing blank, foggy or blurry. | |
| APaS10142020 Oct 2020 | Equipment | Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Drive one straight highway stretch and one slow parking lot.Wander or a shimmy over bumps at speed, and heavy or dropped assist at low speed, are the two faces of this vehicle's steering cluster. A clunk on turn-in points at the linkage.
- 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.
- 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 5 recall campaigns 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.
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