Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

168 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
19

Most reports here involve unintended acceleration. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

unintended acceleration 8transmission slipping 3sudden stalling 3
A recent report: HONDA CIVIC 2011-CAR PROCEEDED INTO INTERSECTION EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED,LOW VISABILITY HEADLIGHTS,PASSENGER BACK DOOR RIGHT SIDE RATTLES LIKE IT IS NOT SHUT,ODOMETER DIGITAL NUMBERS GOING…
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HONDA CIVIC 2011-CAR PROCEEDED INTO INTERSECTION EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED,LOW VISABILITY HEADLIGHTS,PASSENGER BACK DOOR RIGHT SIDE RATTLES LIKE IT IS NOT SHUT,ODOMETER DIGITAL NUMBERS GOING OUT,CAR IS NOT CHANGING GEARS EVEN THOUGH IT IS A AUTOMATIC UNTIL ALMOST 4000 RPM,DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS DOORS SWING BACK AND HIT YOU IN YOUR LEGS OR BODY.PAINT CHIPPING ON TRUNK.RECALLS ON VEHICLE PERTAINING TO AIRBAGS,ALSO FUEL POSSIBLE ROLLOVER CAN CAUSE CAR TO EXPLODE.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11328805 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
9

Most reports here involve electrical shorts. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

electrical shorts 3unintended acceleration 1
A recent report: FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN CALLING HONDA OF NORTH AMERICA REGARDING MY DASH FLICKERING OUT WHERE I CAN NOT SEE HOW FAST I AM DRIVING, MY ENGINE TEMPERATURE AND HOW MUCH FUEL IS LEFT IN MY CAR. ON…
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FOR THE PAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN CALLING HONDA OF NORTH AMERICA REGARDING MY DASH FLICKERING OUT WHERE I CAN NOT SEE HOW FAST I AM DRIVING, MY ENGINE TEMPERATURE AND HOW MUCH FUEL IS LEFT IN MY CAR. ON OCTOBER 22, 2018 I FINALLY GOT IN TOUCH WITH SOMEONE AT HONDA IN THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE WHO SAID THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THEY WOULD ADDRESS THE ISSUE. THEY TRANSFERRED ME TO AN AGENT WHO WAS CREATED A TICKET FOR MY COMPLAINT. THE TICKET NUMBER IS [XXX]. THEY SAID SOMEONE WOULD CONTACT ME AND THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN. WHEN I CALLED BACK IN ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2018 THEN TOLD ME THAT THEY DON'T WANT ADDRESS THIS ISSUE UNLESS I PAY FOR A HONDA DEALERSHIP TO RUN DIAGNOSTICS ON MY CAR AND I PAY FOR IT OUT OF POCKET. FOR THE DIAGNOSTICS. I KNOW I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY HONDA BUT IF HONDA ADMITTED TO ME THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED, I FEEL HONDA SHOULD ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AT NO CHARGE TO ME. PLEASE CONTACT ME BACK AT [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11142603 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
33

Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 7 mention a crash, 5 mention an injury.

premature wear 17loss of braking 13unintended acceleration 2
A recent report: Each time I applied brakes I would hear a scraping sound in sync with a point or span of tire rotation. Then as I was attempting to stop at a red light the brakes failed. The nearest place was OR…
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Each time I applied brakes I would hear a scraping sound in sync with a point or span of tire rotation. Then as I was attempting to stop at a red light the brakes failed. The nearest place was OR automotive and they rebuilt rear braking system yet I could hear the same scraping sound. So I carried the car to Honda dealership. They adjusted brakes $237.00 and replaced $341.00 the two rear drums. The sound remains and is magnified. They are claiming it is because e brake cables stretch. Somehow the stretching can cause entire rear brake on that side to catastrophically fail.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11588386 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading
12

Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

premature wear 6loss of steering 3
A recent report: The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing intermittent loss of power steering assist. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while…
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The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing intermittent loss of power steering assist. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while attempting to make a left turn. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure could be associated with the rack and pinion or the power steering unit. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11513227 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
49

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 12 mention a crash, 13 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 13airbags deploying unexpectedly 5
A recent report: The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the engine was powered off with the key in the ignition, and the front driver-side air bag…
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The contact owns a 2011 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, the engine was powered off with the key in the ignition, and the front driver-side air bag and front driver-side air bag curtain had independently deployed. No warning lights illuminated, and there was no impact. In addition, the contact stated that her mother was sitting in the passenger seat, and the failure occurred while rolling up the front passenger-side window. The contact's mother sustained minor injuries to her left ear; however, did not seek medical attention. The local dealer was contacted; however, the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11721763 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor
19

Most reports here involve premature wear.

premature wear 3
A recent report: THE TRUNK LID HASN'T BEEN RIGHT ALL ALONG. I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES IT HAS COME DOWN AND HIT ME ON THE HEAD. NOW, THE BAR THAT KEEPS THE LID OPEN HAS SNAPPED AND THE TRUNK WILL NOT STAY OPEN…
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THE TRUNK LID HASN'T BEEN RIGHT ALL ALONG. I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES IT HAS COME DOWN AND HIT ME ON THE HEAD. NOW, THE BAR THAT KEEPS THE LID OPEN HAS SNAPPED AND THE TRUNK WILL NOT STAY OPEN BY ITSELF. IT CLOSES WITH SUCH FORCE, IT COULD REALLY INJURE A PERSON,. IT WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE WHEN IT HAPPENED.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11400133 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading
27

Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

premature wear 9corrosion 1
A recent report: unknown

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11697076 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 168 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2011 and 2026, roughly 11 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.