Honda Civic owners have reported 1,230 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 37 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (685 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition switch (163 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The hybrid motor DC to DC convert failed. When this fails it stops providing 12 v power to the rest of the vehicle resulting in multiple systems stopping or working very slowly. This vehicle does not have a traditional alternator. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle lost electrical power inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. Read details...
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Civic. The contact stated upon inserting the key in the ignition switch to start the vehicle, he was unable to turn the key and the steering wheel was locked. The contact wiggled the steering wheel and attempted to turn the key in the ignition switch; however, the Read details...
Re. 2015 Honda Civic-ex (VIN #: 19xfb2f85fe251724) dear sir, our referenced car has had numerous defects and deficiencies and is currently inoperable. While we've had to repair the car on numerous occasions within the past couple of years, what has occurred within the past 6 months has been Read details...
The combination light switch connector in my car is experiencing problems with heat in the low beam wiring. It is the same problem as listed under other Civics from the model year range, but mine is not included in the recall. Read details...