Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Honda Civic

Honda Civic owners have reported 54 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Honda Civic


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Honda Civic

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

See attached document for complaint.   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door failed to open as needed. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to open the door. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the steel beams inside the door.   Read details...

The Trunk Lid Lock problem

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the trunk opened inadvertently on numerous occasions and without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (price Honda, 4567 s dupont hwy, dover, DE 19901), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

2004 Honda Civic, hoood flew up striking the windsheild. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-119-89.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

Hatchback latch defective.   Read details...




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