general problems of the 2019 Honda Civic - part 1

I own a 2019 Honda Civic hatchback lx that has experienced ongoing air conditioning system failures. Initially, the a/c would blow cold air at night or in cooler temperatures but struggled to provide adequate cooling during warmer weather. Over time, the problem became progressively worse until the a/c stopped producing cold air altogether. I brought my vehicle to an authorized Honda dealership, where the a/c system was inspected. The dealership identified issues involving components covered under Honda's extended a/c warranty and also diagnosed a leaking evaporator. Although Honda agreed to cover certain components under its warranty extension, the evaporator was excluded, leaving me with an estimated $3,000 repair expense. I also contacted Honda regarding goodwill assistance, but my request was denied. My concern is that multiple components within the same a/c system have experienced failures, and repairing the components covered under Honda's warranty does not fully resolve the problem when the evaporator is also leaking. After researching this issue, I found numerous reports from other Honda Civic owners experiencing similar a/c failures. Some owners have reported that even after having their a/c systems repaired, refrigerant leaks or other a/c failures return within approximately 3–4 years, resulting in repeated repairs and expenses. I am concerned that these repairs may only provide temporary relief rather than addressing the underlying causes of the failures. This creates a frustrating and potentially expensive cycle in which owners repeatedly repair or replace a/c components, only to experience similar problems again years later. I am particularly concerned that Honda has acknowledged problems with certain a/c components through warranty extensions while leaving the evaporator excluded, despite reports of similar failures. The loss of air conditioning significantly affects cabin cooling, especially during high temperatures. I am also concerned about th.

There are several defective parts of the ac system that are well-known warranty covered parts that Honda has not replaced. I have taken the car to the dealership for Honda of vacaville several times stating the issues of bad smells in vents and blowing hot air. They wanted to charge over $4,000 for repairs. I attempted to use my extended warranty and they scheduled me weeks in advance just to tell me the day of the appointment that they don’t have the part. It is an extreme health and safety issue since my [xxx] toddler son and I have had to drive without air conditioner for over 3 months now in over 100 degree fahrenheit temperatures. Children’s bodies cannot handle this heat and I should not have to pocket the costs of a bad ac system that was never fixed in the right time. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

This recall does not apply to this vehicle.

The air conditioner compressor failed on my car at about 85,000 miles. My mechanic told me that they are noticing many 2019-2022 Honda Civics with the exact same problem, with the a/c compressor failing at about the same mileage. My mechanic replaced the compressor with a new Honda compressor. The cost was about $2,700. I've attached the invoice. The failure of the a/c compressor is a threat to safety for the following reasons: loss of windshield defrosting: if the windows fogged up and I could not clear them because the ac failed, this blocks my vision and is a direct safety hazard. Engine stalling or serpentine belt failure: if the compressor locked up (seized) and broke my car's belt, it could cause me to lose power steering, battery charging, or engine cooling while driving. Extreme heat risk: if the ac failed in extreme summer heat (which is exactly what happened to me - it failed in July and I was without a/c for more than 6 weeks in the summer) it would put vulnerable passengers (like children or elderly family members) at risk for their health. Given the testimony of my mechanic that this same failure is happening to many Civic owners (2019-2022) at about the same engine age, I'd like it considered whether a recall is appropriate.

In June 2026, the hvac system in my 2019 Honda Civic 2. 0l failed because the evaporator core developed a premature leak or crack. Autonation Honda o’hare inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the evaporator core as the failed component. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. This failure creates a serious visibility hazard. During rain and humid conditions, the windshield and side windows fog rapidly. Because the air-conditioning system can no longer adequately remove moisture from the cabin air, the defrost and defog functions do not clear the glass effectively. This can severely obstruct my view of the road, nearby vehicles, pedestrians, and other hazards while driving. I have also noticed a persistent chemical odor coming from the vents. Because the evaporator core is located inside the hvac housing, I am concerned that refrigerant, compressor oil, or other hvac residue may be entering the passenger compartment. This creates a potential exposure concern, especially when the vehicle is operated with the windows closed. I received no specific dashboard warning that the evaporator core was failing. The first noticeable symptoms were reduced cooling, ineffective windshield defogging, and the chemical odor from the vents. Honda has extended warranty coverage for certain air-conditioning condenser and compressor failures affecting this generation of Civic, but it does not cover the evaporator core. I contacted Honda and requested goodwill assistance with the costly repair. Honda refused to provide any goodwill discount despite the known pattern of air-conditioning failures and the safety consequences of losing effective windshield dehumidification. I request that NHTSA investigate evaporator-core failures in 10th-generation Honda Civics and determine whether a safety recall or expanded manufacturer remedy is warranted.

Honda Civics have a known air conditioning issues with an extended 10 year warranty on some parts including the a/c compressor seal and a/c condenser. Other parts that may fail as a result of these two parts failing are no covered by the extended warranty. The a/c system on my Honda Civic failed in 2025 and additionally again in 2026. In 2025 the compressor was the issue and the system was repaired. Due to strain on the system while parts were failing, the a/c system failed a second time in 2026. The additional parts that may fail as a result to strain on the system while known parts are failing are not covered under Honda’s extended warranty or a recall. In 2026, I was told my compressor had failed. The compressor had failed from being overworked from leaked freon in the system due to parts that failed that were covered under the warranty. This sort of repair should be covered by Honda and they should be held responsible for parts failing due to the known manufacturing issues. Failed a/c systems and downstream parts can pose safety risks during driving scenarios where windows need to be defogged or during heat waves that occur in warmer climates in the summer. If a part is failing due to strain from a part that has a known failure, it should be included in the warranty or a new recall by Honda.

Honda dealership diagnosed my vehicle with an evaporator core leak. Found a/c system pressures low. Further inspection found dark spots on the evaporator. A/c evaporator leaking. The evaporator core is suffering from the exact same chemical reactions to the r1234yf refrigerant that forced Honda to issue 10-year warranty extensions for the a/c condenser and compressor shaft seals (under TSB 19-091 and TSB a23-039).

Ac unit blows hot air only on the left side. Temp in IL is over 90 degrees f. Yes, it has been confirmed by the dealer, but they are saying they are not liable if I pay for them to conduct the service and they cannot fix it. No, but the manufacturer had issues with the a/c compressor and condenser and for this specific 2019 Honda Civic. Those were recently replaced, but now I am still having a/c issues. No warnings. It appeared June 9th. My husband and I bought the same exact vehicle at the same exact location on the same exact date and both vehicles are having this same exact issue only one week apart. Mine occurred on 6/9/2026 and his first occurrence started 7/12/2026.

I am reporting a serious ongoing issue with my 2019 Honda Civic sport involving the trunk repeatedly opening on its own both while driving and while parked. The issue is also causing the vehicle alarm to activate unexpectedly. The trunk has opened while the vehicle was in motion, creating a major safety concern. It also randomly opens while parked, sometimes triggering the alarm system for no apparent reason. The problem appears to happen intermittently but has become frequent enough that I no longer feel safe leaving the vehicle unattended or driving it normally. I attempted to clean the trunk latch area, but the issue continues. I believe there may be a malfunction involving the trunk latch, actuator, key fob system, electrical wiring, sensor, or alarm system. This situation is dangerous because the trunk can unexpectedly unlatch while driving, potentially blocking visibility or causing damage. The repeated alarm activations and trunk openings while parked are also causing concern about battery drain, security, and reliability. Vehicle information: 2019 Honda Civic sport symptoms: • trunk opens while driving • trunk opens while parked • alarm randomly activates • trunk may not remain securely latched • ongoing intermittent electrical or latch-related issue I am requesting that this issue be documented and inspected as soon as possible due to the safety risk involved.

My 2019 Honda Civic has experienced repeated air conditioning system failures over multiple years. The failures include confirmed refrigerant leaks, condenser replacement, and evaporator replacement. The system has again failed due to a refrigerant leak traced to the evaporator. This vehicle has a documented history of recurring a/c system issues, including abnormal pressure conditions and repeated refrigerant loss. Honda has acknowledged defects within this system by extending warranty coverage for certain components, including the compressor. Despite this, the system continues to fail, requiring multiple major component replacements. Loss of air conditioning in high-temperature conditions presents a safety concern, particularly during extreme heat, as it can affect driver alertness, passenger safety, and overall vehicle usability. This appears to be a systemic defect involving the a/c system rather than isolated component failures.

I had gotten a new battery because one point after work, my car would not start. I then got installed a brand new battery, and it still wouldn’t turn on. The only things that turned on were the dashboard, but no noise coming from the front engine compartment. I tried turning it on after, but it wouldn’t start at all. I then got it towed to an auto shop and they installed a new starter. The new starter worked for a month before another incident in a walmart parking lot where it would not start after turning the key multiple times. After a few times it started and I drove it again to the same auto shop. The auto shop had no trouble starting it, they turned it on and off several times without any fault. That was in July of 2025. Fast forward a few weeks later, there was two instances in which the car did the same thing, the engine was not turning on only the front dashboard lights. After the first try it turned on. Now on 8/22/2025 as I was driving on the highway going 75mph the car stopped decelerating. Pressing the gas pedal did nothing. It stopped completely, thankfully I was able to stop on the side of the highway but it was still a very dangerous situation had it been another time during the day. This time, the engine compartment, once the key was turned was simply making a noise but not starting or “turning over”. I lifted up the hood and noticed that when the key was inserted the engine compartment was shaking. I got it towed to the same auto shop awaiting the results. I looked up the symptoms for a faulty fuel state and my car is showing to have a lot of the same as it would be that.

The ac evaporator broke and only the ac condenser and sealer are under extended warranty. The ac evaporator is a costly repair and several other Honda owners have noted it has failed. Without the ac evaporator functioning, the ac system does not work.

The ac compressor failed and has been leaking refrigerant. I went to Honda of chantilly to get it fixed. They contacted american Honda who stated that on my carfax I have a branded title. I called the maryland mva who confirmed that my title for my car is clean. American Honda has a recall on the ac shaft compressor and is refusing to replace it. I ended up passing out because it is 105 degrees here and the ac system is failing. When calling Honda of America multiple times I was told that they cannot do anything because that they believe that the title is branded. I offered to show them proof and they are refusing. They still will not service my car and they will not fix the safety issue.

Ac evaporator is leaking on my 2019 Honda Civic. Honda corporation refuses to cover the 2k repair cost eventho they extended the warranty on the ac condenser and ac compressor to 10years due to faulty parts causing premature failure. Those faulty parts caused my ac evaporator to leaking I believe Honda corporation is conducting unfair business practices by making their customers flip the bill for that shady business practices.

The damage was to my rear windshield on my 2019 Honda Civic lx. The incident happened on March 19th 2025 at 5:30 pm while at a stop light. I heard a big bang or pop and initially thought that a big rock had been thrown at my car and assumed it smashed into the body. I immediately got out of my car and inspected the body quickly on my side only, fearing the light would turn green soon and I would need to resume my drive. I saw no damage. The left turn light became green and I proceeded to turn left. As I checked my rear view mirror, I noticed that my rear windshield was shattered, being held in place by the tint film. I was confused and did not know what happened. When I arrived at my destination, I inspected the glass and found no signs of an object striking the glass and causing damage. I went to the internet and looked for any incidents similar to what I experienced. I found that other Hondas have "popped" and "shattered" rear windshields in the past. The temperature on the date of the incident was a mild 72 degrees and sunny. The last time I used my rear defroster was a week ago. I did not use my ac/heater on the date of the incident. I plan to see my Honda dealership and make arrangements with Honda or safelite to get the damage repaired.

Received a recall letter that the part was finally available for repair back in October 2024 and every time I contact my local Honda dealer, they generally give me the answer to call back next month to schedule when it’s in their physical stock. Called today, now March and the service rep said they’ll call me when the part becomes available. It’s been well over 60 days and haven’t been able to drive my car distance for safety concerns since most travel is on the NJ parkway.

The stirring wheel consistently sticks and jerks in speeds 35 and over. The steering wheel constantly has to be adjusted to drive in a lane. It is unsettling situation.

While driving, my car slows down and just stops. I’ve been lucky to pull over and get out of ongoing traffic but then it won’t turn on to the point where I’ve had to get it towed. This has happened 3 times already. It’s a safety hazard.

The open recall repair (NHTSA 23v-858) has not been completed. Additionally, there is a separate open recall, NHTSA recall number 25e-071 (manufacturer recall mmz), involving 18-inch Honda genuine accessory wheels with improperly installed lug seat inserts. Both recalls remain unresolved. Beginning in approximately 2024, the vehicle exhibited intermittent jerking and stalling during acceleration, along with loss of smooth power delivery. No warning lamps were illuminated prior to failure. The vehicle was inspected in July 2025 after wilkes-barre Honda declined to provide assistance, and it passed inspection at that time. In October 2025, the engine failed to start, and the vehicle became fully non-operational. The insurance carrier was notified in October 2025 that the vehicle had become inoperable. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, law enforcement, or the insurance company. It is currently available for inspection but is not safely drivable. Loss of power while driving presents a risk of collision. Multiple attempts were made to schedule an appointment with wilkes-barre Honda regarding the outstanding recall; however, no response was received. The manufacturer was also contacted on several occasions, but no meaningful assistance was provided. Despite repeated requests, the dealership has not conducted a formal inspection or confirmed the cause of the failure. The vehicle has remained inoperable for several months. Under these circumstances, asking me to arrange towing is not reasonable, as delays in addressing recalls have created additional practical barriers to accessing necessary transportation and resources. *note: I've included a phone number for this complaint but do not have one. Additionally, lack of vehicle access due to unresolved recalls had already created practical barriers in obtaining one.

I am filing a safety complaint regarding an unresolved fuel pump recall on my 2019 Honda Civic. My vehicle became inoperable around October 2025 after passing pennsylvania state inspection in July 2025. The vehicle is currently not drivable and remains inoperable. A VIN-based recall check confirms an active, unrepaired safety recall related to the fuel pump module (2016–2021 Honda Civic fuel pump impeller defect). This recall warns of potential engine stall or failure to start, increasing crash risk. Despite multiple attempts to schedule repair through Honda motorworld and Honda customer service, the recall repair has not been completed. I have contacted both the dealership and Honda corporate through multiple case numbers and written communication. However, repair has not been provided and access to service has been repeatedly delayed or conditioned on phone-only communication, despite my use of written/email communication being accepted in other parts of the case process. As of today, the safety recall remains open and unrepaired, and the vehicle remains inoperable. I am requesting: investigation into why the open fuel pump safety recall has not been completed assistance in ensuring the manufacturer provides the required recall remedy confirmation of appropriate steps to complete recall repair given vehicle inoperability.

The component ive seen fail on multiple 2018, 2019, 2020, Honda Civics is the rear camera allows water into the camera lens area. And it becomes permanently foggy but the lens its self does fail. Becomes hazy and the haziness is on the inside of the lens protector this starts happening when the car is 4 to 5 years old.

I am writing to express my concern regarding a serious issue I encountered with my vehicle. On September 9th while driving, the sunroof of my car spontaneously shattered without any apparent cause or impact. I did not see or hear anything that could have hit the sunroof to result in such damage, and I was driving under normal conditions. This is an alarming safety issue, and I would like to understand how such a failure could occur. It not only caused significant inconvenience but also posed a serious risk to my safety while on the road. I believe this may be due to a defect in the glass or its installation, and I am requesting an immediate investigation into the cause of this incident.

An internal module was not working properly causing the car to not shut off properly and drain the battery. The car alarm would also go off randomly. It was causing there to be issues with starting the car and concern when driving due to the battery potentially not functioning properly and it being strained. A Honda dealer says this is due to an internal module not working properly. One message that appeared was “ keyless access system problem”. But this message did not appear once I started my car again after the batter was drained.

My car is not starting properly due to the recall. I reached out to my dealership and they basically told me there is nothing they can do due to the part being on recall. I am a single mother to a [xxx] daughter and with this being my only form of transportation I cannot afford to get a new vehicle or miss work due to not having a vehicle. I am worried my car will stall in the middle of the road with my daughter in it. I am upset the dealership told me there is nothing they can do when it is primary not my fault there is a recall or parts. I understand but this is unfair to costumers for the company not having back up plans in this type of situations. I cannot continue paying for a car that is broken that is out of my control. Is there a different route we can take for this issue ? a replacement ? a refund ? anything. I don’t mean to be rude. Just very frustrated and upset. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Noticed paint peeling on the door handles driver and passage side mirror covers; had the driver side mirror cover replaced not the passage side. Also bought a paint kit but to no avail. In the process of contacting the dealer the issue.

Recall for a/c components was serviced. Less than a year later, evaporator for a/c experiencing same issue. Dealership doesn't want to warranty, asking for $1500, even though evaporator experiencing same issue as recalled components. Online research finds this is extremely common.

Side mirror have peeling paint and other areas are not affected.

My engine stalled out a few days ago on the way home from work. My mileage was 28 miles until empty and the car suddenly was coming to a stop but wouldn’t allow me to accelerate. The car then died and I had to get it jumped. I’m not sure if it’s the fuel pump recall. I’ve contacted the dealership and nobody has returned my calls about getting this fuel pump module recall fixed.

Subject: formal complaint - premature ac evaporator failure in 2019 Honda Civic vehicles national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) 1200 new jersey avenue se washington, DC 20590 dear NHTSA, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the premature failure of the air conditioning (a/c) evaporator in my 2019 Honda Civic ex. The substantial repair cost, exceeding $2,100, leaves me deeply concerned about a potentially widespread defect within this model's a/c system. My dealership informed me that other crucial a/c components, such as the condenser and compressor, are covered by an extended 10-year warranty. However, the evaporator, is not. This disparity in coverage seems unjustified, given the significant number of similar complaints I have found online. . Read more...

I received a notice from Honda dated "February 2024. " the notice states that "the fuel pump module may have an improperly molded impeller. Over time the impeller can deform and cause the fuel pump to become inoperable . . . An inoperable fuel pump could prevent an engine from starting, cause a vehicle to lose drive power, or stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. " Honda acknowledges the fact that there could be an issue with certain of their vehicles, but later states that "[t]he replacement parts needed to repair your vehicle are not currently available but are expected to become available in the fall of 2024. " knowing that Honda wants me to drive a possibly defective vehicle for at least 6 more months while knowingly allowing me to do so with the "increas[ed] . . . Risk of a crash or injury," is extremely concerning. I contacted american Honda motor CO. , inc. Customer service and the representative informed me that she has "made a case" for me and that, "if anything happens, just bring it to a dealer. " she could not provide me adequate answers to my follow-up questions. Specifically, I am concerned that, if it does happen, why bring it to a dealer? Honda has explicitly stated in their recall notice that the "parts needed to repair [my] vehicle are not currently available. " additionally, suppose, as Honda cautions, the "risk of a crash or injury" occurs and I do not have the opportunity to make it to a dealership? I, any passengers, or any other driver on the road, Honda operator or not, could become deceased as a result of an "inoperable fuel pump. " I also drive a kia stinger and, as your agency might be aware, this issue was front and center with kia a few months ago. Unfortunately, my stinger fell victim and thankfully, I was in my driveway when it occurred. I am not comfortable driving this 2019 Honda Civic given this information and my past experience. This behavior and "notice" from Honda is evidence of their negligence.

I was driving on a relatively hot day around 85f and the car ac was working fine but in the course of 30 min the ac started blowing hot air on my face while I was driving on freeway. The temperature was set to 69f but it still kept blowing hot air. After a while it started giving me a headache and I had to turn it off. I got it checked by Honda dealership and there is an evaporator leak in the car confirming why I got a headache. This is a safety risk to the passengers of the vehicle as high concentrations of the ac refrigerant can leak in the car potential poisoning or making the driver loose consciousness and loose control of the car causing an accident. The problem has been confirmed by the dealership as there is an extended warranty for the condenser due to the high pressures of the newer refrigerant causing holes in condenser and evaporator but there is no extended warranty for the evaporator which poses a greater risk to the drivers than the condenser since the part is inside of the cabin.

On Sunday morning, 8/27/2023, I entered my car after having driven it an hour prior for around 30 minutes to and from a sandwich shop. I entered the vehicle and turned the engine on without issue, and attempted to accelerate. After making it about ten feet, the acceleration on the gas pedal suddenly stopped working. I would push the gas pedal and the car would not move, nor the engine even rev. Confused, I parked and turned the car off and on again. Upon turning the car on, the engine stalled for a brief moment before slowly engaging. It was at that moment that I felt the entire car shifting back and forth, shaking. I immediately shut the car off out of fear and waited for a few moments before making a second attempt, being met with the exact same result. The next day, I entered the vehicle and attempted to turn it on again. This time, it started up and the engine engaged without any issue. However, I was now bombarded by dozens of error messages on my dashboard with systems such as emergency break, abs, power steering, etc. Giving me warnings. This morning, I had a mechanic come out and attempt diagnose the issue. He was confused when running the diagnostic tool through the systems, as he received "permanent codes" regarding several issues with the car. Taking some time to research, his opinion was that there may be an issue with the fuel pump motor. There is an open recall on 2019 Honda Civics for the fuel pump, however my specific vehicle does not seem to show up as needing this fix when I search with my VIN. After taking some time to check things, the mechanic and myself proceeded to test drive and ensure that the car seemed safe to operate, where the mechanic approved my vehicle and encouraged me to send a report.

The air conditioning system has a leak. There are a lot of complaints about it online and they already issued an extended warranty for Civic vehicles covering up to year 2018 for a leaking condenser. Right now I have no air conditioning.

I got pulled over and they said my plates belong to a different and different year.

The ac system on the 2019 Honda Civic sport hatchback touring stopped blowing cold air out of all the vents (driver and passenger) after turning off the car, only the passenger and right center vent blew a little colder air but the driver vent blew hot air. We took it into the dealership for inspection and their finding was compressor and condenser are dry along with evaporator core needing replacement. They also found that the freon level was low. The dealership told me that Honda extended the warranty on the compressor and condenser due to the new freon they are using which is known to cause issue with the ac system. They seen evaporator core going bad on other Civics as well but aren't sure why Honda isn't covering evaporator core yet.