2018 Honda Civic Problems
What owners have reported about the 2018 Honda Civic, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2018 Honda Civic a good year?
It's one of the worst years for the Civic. Owners have filed 745 complaints with NHTSA, the 4th most of 19 Civic model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, fuel system and electrical system.
745 complaints 6 recalls, 2 can stall 4th worst of 19 Civic years
Top 2018 Honda Civic problems
Steering problems
314 complaints (42%) name the steering, most often the rack and pinion.
Fuel system problems
174 complaints (23%) name the fuel system, most often the control / drive module and fuel pump.
Electrical problems
61 complaints (8%) name the electrical system, most often the wiring and wiring harness.
Engine problems
57 complaints (8%) name the engine.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (203 of 745). The amber line is the middle value, about 35,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2018 Honda Civic recalls
Front passenger
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK.
Recall 26V332000 · May 2026Fuel pump
Can stallThe fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Recall 23V858000 · Dec 2023Fuel pump
Can stallThe low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.
Recall 20V314000 · May 2020Owners / service / other manual
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." If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge.
Recall 18V817000 · Nov 2018Electric power assist system
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. The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
Recall 18V663000 · Sep 2018Labels
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. 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.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge.
Recall 18V421000 · Jun 2018Get an email when your 2018 Honda Civic gets a new recall
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Civic years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2018 Honda Civic problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2018 Honda Civic a reliable year?
It's one of the worst years for the Civic. Owners have filed 745 complaints with NHTSA, the 4th most of 19 Civic model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, fuel system and electrical system.
What are the most common 2018 Honda Civic problems?
Owners most often report problems with the steering, fuel system, electrical system and engine. 314 complaints (42%) name the steering, most often the rack and pinion.
At what mileage do 2018 Honda Civic steering problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 30,000–79,000 miles, with a middle value near 51,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Civic have?
6. Front passenger (26V332000); Fuel pump (23V858000); Fuel pump (20V314000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2018 Honda Civic?
Ask for service records covering the steering, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2026, 2025 and 2024 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.