Equipment Problems of Honda Civic - part 2

While driving, the steering wheel suddenly became stiff and difficult to turn, making it hard to control the vehicle. This happened unexpectedly and created a serious safety risk, as I could have lost control and caused an accident. At the same time, the braking response did not feel normal, which made the situation even more dangerous. This issue has occurred despite previous repair attempts, and the problem remains unresolved. I am very concerned about the safety of this vehicle and the risk it poses to myself and others on the road. No warning lights appeared before the issue happened.

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Have had a/c issues for years, have had to replace compressor and condenser 4 times, only twice after a warranty finally came out for the defective parts. Now, the evaporator core has failed, but it is not under extended warranty or recall. Wild as I've seen so many with issues with another part of the faulty a/c system, likely from a defect. Going through a heatwave currently, dropping 3k on an evaporator core was not on my budget, especially when I believe Honda is at fault here. Tried a goodwill claim with them, immediately rejected. This came shortly after the condenser and shaft were replaced at the dealership.

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This vehicle suffers from phantom braking. With the adaptive cruise control set, at times, in the display of the instrument cluster, the display shows a semi, motorcycle or car that is not there in real life. When this happens the car applies the brakes and starts slowing down. Sometimes this is bad enough that the collision warning message comes on and the brake application is very aggressive. The type of weather or road surface does not seem to matter. It seems to be very random. This happens once a week. Not just on the date provided below.

The ac system has failed. I took it to the dealership to have the condenser replaced, as Honda has extended the warranty on it due to the failure, but the evaporative core has also been affected and is leaking. Honda knows that this is a problem. There are many reports from other Civic owners that have had the same issue. Honda refuses to acknowledge this, and will not replace the condenser until the evaporative core is fixed. I am currently homeless, and live in my vehicle full time. I need my air conditioning to be working as the heat here is a safety risk. The problem has been confirmed by the dealership. The only symptom that occurred was the air conditioning was no longer blowing cold, and it occurred on February 24, 2026. I have contacted Honda and requested goodwill assistance, but they have refused to help in any way.

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The white orchid pearl paint on my 2016 Civic is peeling. The car has 150000 miles on it. I've seen this is a known defect with this type of paint. I'm reporting this concern for my vehicles as the repair is costly and if it isn't repaired I will get structural rust.

Steering wheel seems to "stick" when positioned in the center and "unsticking" it requires extra effort causing the wheel to jerk free and making you overcorrect for what would be a minor lane adjustment. It causes you to zig zag back and forth in your lane as you try to correct each time the steering wheel stick. It has happened to me multiple times on multi hour drives on the highway and persists until the end of the drive. The vehicle has not been inspected yet by any professionals and the first signs of the sticking issue appeared several weeks ago beginning this winter.

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Following a drivetrain repair at gary yeomans Honda, the vehicle was returned to me in an unsafe driving condition. Specifically, the technician left unsecured heavy metal tools (a pry bar and screwdriver) loose in the engine bay, failed to torque a structural fastener, and rendered the rear brake light completely non-functional while incorrectly marking it as operational on the inspection sheet. Additionally, the inspection sheet indicated a red-flag warning to 'inspect transmission for leaks' that was categorized as a mistake upon return.

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I reversing in my driveway, I heard a loud 'pop' from the front driver's side followed by a total loss of steering control. Upon inspection, a steering component (tie rod) appears to have snapped/failed. This vehicle is subject to NHTSA recall #23v704000 for an incorrectly assembled steering rack that allows for excessive stroke length and contact with suspension components. I have not been in a recent accident; this was a spontaneous mechanical failure while maneuvering at low speed. Additionally, the authorized dealer (norm reeves Honda cerritos) is refusing to perform the recall inspection without an upfront $190 diagnostic fee, obstructing the free remedy mandated by federal law.

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Windshield has a sudden crack after snow. I don’t know how it came to be.

The air conditioning system failed due to recurring evaporator leaks in my 2017 Honda Civic hatchback. The evaporator is available for inspection upon request. Ac failure causes interior fogging in humid/rainy conditions, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. In extreme heat (e. G. , over 100°f), it leads to driver fatigue, discomfort, distraction, and potential heat-related health issues, endangering occupants and other road users. Yes, confirmed twice: first in 2021 by an Honda service center (evaporator leak at 41,000 miles, repaired for $2,000). Second in early 2026 by a Honda dealer (recurrent evaporator leak at 100,000 miles, repaired for $2,500). Inspected by Honda via customer service case, which was denied. No inspections by police, insurance, or others. No warning lamps or messages. Symptoms included gradually weakening cold air output and unusual odors from vents. First appeared ~2 weeks before full failure in 2021; similar in 2026, starting ~1 month prior. This is a known defect in 2016-2021 Civics with hundreds of similar complaints. Honda's extensions cover related parts but not evaporators. Total costs: $4,500. Please investigate for recall. Contact for receipts.

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The infotainment system stopped working and the dealer said parts were on back order and that they have no eta for the replacement parts. It's been two months.

The vehicle steering wheel sticks when turning, makes a noise, sometimes it doesn’t. Feels like when turning the steering wheel is like stuck and doesn’t return to the straight position. It happens only in one direction, turning right. This has been happening for at least 5 years. Took it to the dealer at least 3 times. They changed left side ball joint, in warranty. But still doing it. After the third time I gave up. Last year a mechanic outside the dealer changed the left cv axle, nothing changed. Changed sway bars, shock absorbers, still doing it. Today went to a different shop, they say is the rack and pinion or eps?. I have been having this problem for a really long time, even before the warranty was over.

Have a 2017 Honda Civic and my fob has been having issues for months now. Randomly works for turning my car on not responding to remote ignition or when I walk up to my car, it doesn’t recognize my fob so my door won’t unlock. I have to keep pushing different buttons to make it register or I’ll hit my fob on my palm and kind of jar it and sometimes that will make it work. This is a common problem. Thread link of similar cases [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Summary of the issue: my 2025 Honda Civic sport touring has experienced repeated windshield cracking without any impact, debris strike, or external cause. This raises serious concerns about windshield integrity, structural safety, and potential manufacturing defects. ________________________________________ incident details first windshield crack – March 2025 •around March 2025, the original windshield developed a crack with no impact to the glass or vehicle. •the crack originated at the lower left-hand edge of the windshield. •Honda replaced the windshield at a cost of $1,623. 96, which I had to pay. •the crack appeared spontaneously and spread quickly. Second windshield crack – December 24, 2025 •on December 24, 2025, the replacement windshield also cracked without any impact. •this time, the crack began at the top right side of the windshield. •I discovered the crack when approaching the parked vehicle; there was no event that could have caused damage. ________________________________________ safety and financial concerns •the vehicle is still under the manufacturer’s warranty and has only 16,653 miles. •the cost of windshield replacement is extremely high due to required adas camera recalibration, which is mandatory for safety systems to function properly. •repeated spontaneous cracking raises concerns about: ostructural integrity of the windshield opotential manufacturing or design defects ocompromised performance of adas safety features orisk of sudden visibility obstruction while driving.

I have taken my car to Honda bob boyte in brandon, three times for the same reason, all the lights are coming on and I have a video as well. But the services department states unable to find the reason. That's dangerous in opinion to be driving and it's telling I have a type. Of brake. Malfunction. My service advisor is great, I just need my car fixed.

The vehicle experiences an intermittent engine and/or electrical system failure causing the car to losing acceleration while driving. The exact component has not been identified because the failure is intermittent. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The problem has not been duplicated by the dealership, and they have declined to repair the vehicle on that basis. However, the issue continues to occur intermittently despite being reported. The vehicle has been presented to an authorized Honda dealership for inspection. The manufacturer has not identified the cause due to the intermittent nature of the failure. No inspection has been performed by police or insurance representatives. There are no consistent warning lamps or messages prior to the failure. The vehicle looses acceleration suddenly and without warning. The problem first started about a month ago and most recently happened today when our car was almost rear ended due to the car loosing acceleration drastically on its own.

The car has a major water leak causing excessive water around the sunroof and back rear windows. It’s causing the vehicle to fog up which causes a impairment for seeing outside and what’s around. Over night the vehicle windows freeze up and become extremely wet and get into electrical components. The sensors stop working and no longer activate until the car “drys” up. This takes several days. Previously the car had to be taken to the shop. The hybrid battery is still having problems and is draining most of the gas out. This vehicle is a extreme safety hazard to the excessive fog. The defroster does not help with anything. I have taken it to the shop 2 times & requested a buy back from Honda corporation which was denied.

I was driving on a very busy road and the car completely died and would not go into park. It was like the battery was not even there. The steering wheel locked up, hazards would not come on and all the doors locked and would not unlock. There was no power to the car whatsoever. The drivers side door had to be pried open from the outside so I could get out of the car. We had the battery tested and is tested completely fine. The car has done this three times now.

Hello I have a complaint about my clear coat coming off in certain areas. The hood of my car has water spots that will not come off and the passenger side has what looks like rock damage all up and down the side which is actually my clear coat coming off. This car is not that old and this should not be happening. I am at 37 thousand 800 miles and have to drive around in an otherwise perfect condition car. I take good care of my cars and I am very unhappy this is happening. I should not have to repair for any of this to be fixed as this is not my fault. I would appreciate any info on how Honda can make this issue better or resolved.

The situation: my vehicle has an open safety recall, NHTSA #15v-574 (Honda recall ju2). This recall specifically warns that a software error causes high stress on the cvt drive pulley shaft, which can result in the shaft breaking during operation. Because this recall was never performed on my vehicle, the drive pulley shaft has now failed exactly as described, rendering the transmission useless. Legal basis for total replacement: 1. Consequential damage: the software update (the original recall remedy) was designed to prevent physical breakage. Since that remedy was not provided, the physical hardware has now failed. A software update cannot fix a broken shaft; therefore, a total replacement of the transmission is the only viable remedy for this safety defect. 2. Federal law: under the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act, manufacturers must provide a remedy for safety defects free of charge. Because the unaddressed defect led to the total failure of the transmission, Honda is obligated to cover the cost of the replacement.

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2026 Honda Civic hatchback hybrid sport touring there is a water leak in the hatch. After opening the hatch and waiting a couple seconds, water leaks from the inside of the hatch into the inside of the car. I did see a service bulletin for a previous year of the car [xxx] for my car year. However the issue seems present. It hasn’t been inspected by the dealer yet. I contacted them over a week ago but they’ve been telling me that they haven’t heard back from their third party water leak tester yet to check availability and so I’m still waiting. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The air conditioning system in my 2020 Honda Civic ex has a refrigerant leak at the evaporator assembly, causing very weak or almost no cooling even when set to the lowest temperature settings. This happens consistently, including in moderate to hot outside temperatures, making the cabin uncomfortably warm during drives as it could get pretty hot in inland southern California. The a/c evaporator assembly is the failed component, and the part remains in the vehicle available for inspection if requested. This issue creates a safety risk because reduced visibility from window fogging in humid or rainy conditions (due to lack of proper dehumidification and cooling) can impair safe driving. In extreme heat, it also increases driver fatigue and distraction from discomfort. The problem was confirmed by a Honda dealership through diagnostic testing, which identified the evaporator leaking refrigerant. They previously repaired a related condenser leak under warranty, but the cooling issue persisted and was later traced to the evaporator. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership (manufacturer-authorized) on multiple occasions for this a/c concern. No specific warning lamps or messages appeared on the dashboard related to the a/c system. This appears to be part of a broader pattern reported by owners of similar 2016-2021 Honda Civics, where condenser failures (sometimes covered by extended warranty) are followed by evaporator leaks, possibly related to the vehicle's use of r-1234yf refrigerant and system pressures. I recently received partial goodwill assistance from the manufacturer toward repair costs, but the issue highlights a recurring defect in the a/c system that affects cooling reliability. This car is driven by my 20 years old daughter as a commuter car to college and she is really suffering. I feel I am putting her at risk and need to get it fixed ASAP at whatever cost.

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The transmission blew, despite only having 90,000 miles.

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Steering wheel clicks/sticks while driving seatbelt will not retract properly ever driver seat squeaks with every turn.

I have been calling my local dealership for over a year trying to get my car fixed due to the recall and the dealership keeps saying they do not have the parts and will call when they do.

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I was the only one driving down a road, not gravel, and all of a sudden my sunroof exploded.

There is a recall regarding my Honda 2023 that has not been fixed and I did not know about.

I was driving to work in the rain on the highway and I heard a big thump and I thought I had hit something and my wheel went sideways and I kept trying to keep my car on the road even though I didn’t hit anything.

Ac did not work at all when the outside temperature was hot. Service bulletin 19-091 performed. Ac blew cold after the repair. 1 year later ac did not work at all again. Dealership said the extended warranty will not cover it because it is an evaporator leak. This is a known issue and many have complained. If there is a leak in the evaporator then I would assume the refrigerant is leaking into the car and not outside the car. Risks of r1234yf refrigerant: flammability: r1234yf is classified as mildly flammable (a2l), meaning it requires a significant heat source to ignite but can burn. Toxic combustion products: when burned, r1234yf produces highly toxic and corrosive substances, such as hydrogen fluoride. Asphyxiation risk: a leak can displace oxygen, leading to a risk of asphyxiation in poorly ventilated areas. . Read more...

Drive shaft front axel is rusted and broke in the middle, not by joint. I see there are recalls for this model, but not under my VIN number. The way it broke is not how it would normally break. Which is giving me concern it is a faulty product from being built or if it was replaced due to a previous recall.

A/c system completely failed. During a diagnostic they found three components with refrigerant leaks. 1) compressor shaft seal 2) a/c condenser 3) evaporator core a certified Honda service center completed the diagnostic. The issue first appeared in late 2025. During the winter I rarely use air conditioning but now in spring/summer it does not cool at all. Honda knows there is an issue with the air conditioning system on this generation of Honda Civic, they cover the compressor shaft seal but not the other components, on an extended warranty. My main issue is that Honda covers replacement of the a/c condenser for 2016-2020 Honda Civics, the last year of the generation is 2021 and it is not on the extended warranty bulletin. 2021 cars should be covered, it is the same exact generation. Not only that, the evaporator core and any other air conditioning component should be cover as well. This is not normal wear and tear, my vehicle only has 40,000 miles.

Ac evaporator leaking along with ac condenser and ac compressor confirmed by Honda dealership.

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.

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The android auto keep cutting in and out disconnecting from the wired connection. Every 10mins.

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