2018 Honda Civic problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 603 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Honda Civic, filed between 2017-11-29 and 2026-08-09. The most common problem areas are the steering (225, 37%), fuel system, gasoline (89, 15%) and fuel/propulsion system (70, 12%). Owners reported 27 crashes, 4 fires, 21 injuries and 1 death in these complaints. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2018 Honda Civic complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 225 | 37% | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 106 | 18% | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 89 | 15% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 70 | 12% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 51 | 8% | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Engine | 51 | 8% | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Air bags | 20 | 3% | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Structure | 19 | 3% | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 3% | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 15 | 2% | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 8 | 1% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 6 | 1% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 6 | 1% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Steering: 225 complaints
- 225 complaints of 603 (37%) name the steering — the steering wheel, column, gear and power-steering assist.
- 10 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 9 crashes in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2018 Honda Civic; the recall, campaign 18V663000, says: “The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged.”
Fuel system, gasoline: 89 complaints
- 89 complaints of 603 (15%) name the fuel system, gasoline.
- 4 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2018 Honda Civic; the latest, campaign 23V858000, says: “The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.”
Fuel/propulsion system: 70 complaints
- 70 complaints of 603 (12%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 9 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2018 Honda Civic covers this system.
Electrical system: 51 complaints
- 51 complaints of 603 (8%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 10 of them also name the steering; owners reported 2 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2018 Honda Civic covers this system.
Engine: 51 complaints
- 51 complaints of 603 (8%) name the engine.
- 9 of them also name the fuel/propulsion system; owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2018 Honda Civic covers this system.
Air bags: 20 complaints
- 20 complaints of 603 (3%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- 3 of them also name the fuel/propulsion system; owners reported 7 crashes and 14 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2018 Honda Civic; the recall, campaign 26V332000, says: “The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.”
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 92 |
| 2024 | 224 |
| 2025 | 79 |
| 2026 | 2 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names CIVIC, CIVIC SI, CIVIC TYPE R, model year 2018. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2018 Honda Civic recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Civic?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2018 Honda Civic's most common problem areas are the steering (225 of 603 complaints), fuel system, gasoline (89 of 603 complaints) and fuel/propulsion system (70 of 603 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2018 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA has 603 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Honda Civic, including 27 reported crashes and 4 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Honda Civic's problems?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2018 Honda Civic; 3 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.