2025 Honda Civic Problems
What owners have reported about the 2025 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 2025 Honda Civic a good year?
It's one of the better years for the Civic. Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA, the 18th most of 19 Civic model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, fuel system and emergency braking system.
75 complaints 2 recalls, 1 fire risk 18th worst of 19 Civic years
Top 2025 Honda Civic problems
Steering problems
30 complaints (40%) name the steering.
Fuel system problems
14 complaints (19%) name the fuel system.
Emergency braking problems
10 complaints (13%) name the emergency braking system, most often the adaptive cruise control and warnings.
Brake problems
9 complaints (12%) name the brakes, most often the pedals and linkages.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2025 Honda Civic recalls
Fuel pump
Fire riskThe high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge.
Recall 24V763000 · Oct 2024Steering
The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
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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.
Common questions
Is the 2025 Honda Civic a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the Civic. Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA, the 18th most of 19 Civic model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, fuel system and emergency braking system.
What are the most common 2025 Honda Civic problems?
Owners most often report problems with the steering, fuel system, emergency braking system and brakes. 30 complaints (40%) name the steering.
At what mileage do 2025 Honda Civic steering problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 3,000–42,000 miles, with a middle value near 20,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Civic have?
2. Fuel pump (24V763000); Steering (24V744000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2025 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.