2018 Honda Civic problems
The Honda Civic (Japanese: ホンダ・シビック, Hepburn: Honda Shibikku) is a series of automobiles manufactured by Honda since 1972. As of 2023, the Civic is positioned between the Honda Fit/City and Honda Accord in Honda's global car line-up.
The first-generation Civic was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door fastback sedan, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With a 1,169 cc transverse engine and front-wheel drive like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Type R, Civic VTi, Civic GTi and Civic SiR/Si.
The Civic has been repeatedly rebadged for international markets, and served as the basis for the Honda CR-X, the Honda CR-X del Sol, the Concerto, the first generation Prelude, the Civic Shuttle (later to become the Orthia) and the CR-V (which, by extension, was used as the basis for the Honda FR-V).
The Civic is one of the all-time best-selling automobiles in the world, with over 27 million units sold since 1972 as of 2021.
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Common 2018 Honda Civic problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2018 Honda Civic, several common problems have been reported:
- A/C Condenser Issues: One of the most widespread complaints involves A/C condenser issues, typically occurring around 25,000 miles. The condenser can fail quickly, necessitating replacement, which can cost between $800 to $1,200 depending on local labor rates.
- Soy-Based Wiring Chewed by Rodents: Some owners have reported rodents chewing on the soy-based wiring within the first 50,000 miles. This issue attracts rodents, leading to wire damage. Preventative measures like parking in a garage or using an engine strobe light kit can help deter rodents.
- Cracked Windshields: Another problem seen in some 2018 Civic models at around 15,000 miles is cracked windshields. Certain batches of windshields are weaker, making them more prone to cracking. Replacing a cracked windshield can cost around $400.
- Recalls: The 2018 Honda Civic has had 4 recalls, with the most serious one involving the fuel pump, which can fail and cause the engine to stall. Honda offers free replacements for affected models. Other recalls are related to incorrect information labels, which are not mechanical concerns.
These issues highlight some common challenges faced by owners of the 2018 Honda Civic. Regular maintenance and prompt attention to these problems can help ensure the longevity and reliability of this vehicle.
Is the 2018 Honda Civic reliable?
How Reliable Is the 2018 Honda Civic? J.D. Power gives the 2018 Civic a predicted reliability rating of three out of five, which is about average.
What is the engine problem on the 2018 Honda Civic?
Many report the 1.5-liter, turbocharged “Earth Dreams” engine suffers from significant fuel dilution issues that can lead to gasoline fumes seeping into the cabin. Several owners note premature steering rack failing, with symptoms like jerking and clicking, or the steering system feeling stiff.
What is the common problem of Honda Civic?
Brakes. Some Civic owners have complained of squealing brakes; Honda is said to be aware of the problem and working on a fix, though it's worth keeping in mind that any Civic you test drive with noisy brakes may not be easy to fix.
What is the steering problem on a Honda Civic 2018?
During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction. The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge.
2018 Honda Civic car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Honda Civic problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2018 Honda Civic vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2018 Honda Civic
The NHTSA has received 488 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2018 Honda Civic. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2018 Honda Civic vehicles.
2024-10-24
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-24
- VIN: 2HGFC2F55JH
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I called Honda as part of the recall issued on 12/13/2023. But they said they don't have the parts to honor my recall issue.
2024-10-22
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-17
- VIN: 2HGFC1E55JH
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: On hot, very humid days, typically 80 degrees or hotter, the steering will lock in position which requires a very strong turn of the steering wheel to get it to turn again. This action causes the car to swerve and into other lanes of traffic causing a major safety concern. This problem has been discussed with a Honda quality assurance representative with no resolution. This has not been reproduced by a service center as it is an intermittent issue and the car has not been inspected by the manufacturer as they did not seem concerned about the problem. No warning lights are displayed before, during or after the problem.
2024-10-21
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-15
- VIN: 19XFC2F73JE
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that occasionally while attempting to start the vehicle, he noticed the vehicle would hesitate to start. No warning light had illuminated. The contact reached out to 2 different local dealers, AutoNation Honda Hollywood (954) 644-5033, and Rick Case Honda Express Service (954) 840-3872); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-10-18
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-01
- VIN: 19XFC2F7XJE
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The steering wheel sticks and requires abnormal effort to turn the wheel from the neutral (steering straightforward) to either left or right resulting in oversteering situations once the wheel has "broke-free" from the sticking. The sticking is not noticeable until the vehicle has warmed-up, usually ten to fifteen minutes drive time. The 2018 Civic has 74,850 miles and sticking began around 65,000 but has become more prevalent over time.
2024-10-18
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-18
- VIN: 19XFC2F75JE
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and Ed Morse Honda (3790 W Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404) were made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-10-17
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-01
- VIN: 2HGFC1F70JH
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: It has been 10 months since I was first notified of this fuel pump recall from Honda. The Honda dealership in Bel Air, Maryland still has not received the replacement parts from Honda to correct this problem. What is this delay? This is a serious problem and safety risk. I drive 500 miles a week.
2024-10-16
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-16
- VIN: 19XFC2F79JE
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment for a diagnosis however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
2024-10-14
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-21
- VIN: 19XFC1E35JE
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Replacement for fuel pump unavailable. Issue not able to be resolved timely. I'm on a waitlist for the replacement part indefinitely (coming up on 1 year since recall was announced).
2024-10-10
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-15
- VIN: SHHFK7H54JU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The steering wheel sticks when traveling causing a definite safety issue. I have had some difficulty maintaining my lane on the road at times. There are a lot of folks posting on the Honda blogs about this same issue. This problem started a while back and continues to happen periodically. I can't afford the $4,500 dollars the dealer wants to fix it. Please issue a recall. Thanks.
2024-10-10
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-10
- VIN: SHHFK7H59JU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Steering sticking at all speeds and when parked.
2024-10-10
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-03-29
- VIN: 2HGFC3B36JH
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: While driving the vehicle, only left turn direction. The steering wheel will hang when it should go back to center position such as in a curve on the road. It requires a slight jerk to get the wheel to move back to the center position. It is really noticable and could be dangerous if you don’t pay close attention.
2024-10-09
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-08
- VIN: SHHFK7H29JU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The steering sticks when driving, particularly at highway speeds. Steering corrections are slow and difficult and cause over correction with potential loss of vehicle control.
2024-10-09
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-09
- VIN: 19XFC2F54JE
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: Stalling, Oil pollution, electrical issues. The car shut off on me in the middle of the highway!
2024-10-09
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-25
- VIN: 19XFC2F71JE
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Steering is stiff and sticky at high speeds when trying to make small adjustments while driving. I have read on car forums this is a common issue which requires complete replacement of the steering system. My safety is at risk driving this vehicle due to over correction and being unable to properly steer. It has not been inspected by a dealer. This issue appeared about a year ago. I noticed a very similar recall on 2022-2025 models and I think this is a systemic issue with Honda civics.
2024-10-04
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-02
- VIN: 2HGFC3A51JH
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: When going above 20 mph the vehicle has an issue where the steering wheel will become stuck. Going around a turn you can let go of the wheel with it turned and the wheel will not go back to center. You have to physically turn the wheel the opposite direction to make the steering unstuck. The problem becomes worse the faster you are driving. On the interstate it becomes difficult to maintain the vehicle in the center of the lane because you have to fight the wheel to unstick it so your vehicle makes sudden moves. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle. It only has 89,000 miles and I've never owned a vehicle develop an issue like this with relatively low miles.
2024-10-04
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-03
- VIN: 2HGFC2F58JH
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The steering wheel acts as it is sticking in place when driving down the highway and requires a greater than typical force to free the wheel. This mostly causes the wheel to overcorrect and the vehicle to jolt across the lane and sometimes out of the lane. Minute changes in steering angle required to maintain lane position become virtually impossible resulting in erratic steering inputs. I am aware that this is a common issue across multiple years of Honda Civic. I was told that the dealer will diagnose this issue as a faulty steering rack with a repair cost of ~$4,000. No warning lamps illuminate indicating a problem with the vehicle.
2024-10-02
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-05
- VIN: 19XFC2F56JE
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: After the recent fuel pump recall repair, there has been a smell of gasoline for about a month, bad enough that it seems unsafe to keep the car in the garage. (There is no smell of gasoline inside the car.) Fuel mileage has consistently been about 2 mpg lower. The problem is especially bad after refueling, and gradually gets better as the tank empties. The problem returns with the next refueling. There seem to be many cars in the same situation. There is inadequate work dealing with this recall, and dealers are not fixing what they broke, despite the hazard.
2024-09-30
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-01
- VIN: 19XFC2F52JE
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The power steering sticks when driving at highway speed in straight line. Any steering corrections are difficult and could cause over correction and loss of vehicle control.
2024-09-25
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-24
- VIN: JHMFC1F33JX
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start while the Push-to-Start button was depressed. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-09-25
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-19
- VIN: 2HGFC1E57JH
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: Car threw a p0035 code which indicates a problem with the turbo bypass valve solenoid high voltage/circuit. Car suddenly lost power and had many service lights go off. The check engine light, power steering, brakes, stability, and other lights went on. This prevents my car from going over 40 MPH without feeling like the car is struggling to accelerate. The dealership couldn't reproduce or confirm the issue when I went in for service. The code will disappear and reappear after a few starts ups. I noticed that the 2017 type R has this recall but I'm noticing a lot of other owners having this issue as well.
2024-09-24
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-01
- VIN: SHHFK7H47JU
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was sticking and jerking while turning in either direction. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel, the steering would over correct, making it difficult to keep the vehicle inside the desired lane. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 58,000.
2024-09-17
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-18
- VIN: 2HGFC2F54JH
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-09-12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-22
- VIN: JHMFC1F75JX
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle quickly accelerated soon after the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was 48,450. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-09-09
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-09
- VIN: 2HGFC2F76JH
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2024-09-03
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-02
- VIN: 2HGFC3B32JH
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving in a parking lot, the vehicle stalled while attempting to pull out of the parking lot. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and informed the contact that the parts were not readily available. The dealer test-drove the vehicle but was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and they referred her to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 7,860.
2018 Honda Civic recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2018 Honda Civic.
2023-12-18
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
2020-05-28
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
2018-11-16
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- Consequence: If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.
2018-09-27
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. 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. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
- Consequence: The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
2018-06-20
- Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Civic vehicles. The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle.
- Consequence: If the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U23.
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