repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2018 Honda CivicProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 750 owner complaints about the 2018 Honda Civic, most often about the steering. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-817 the manufacturer reports only 58% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Honda Civic has problems
750 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
316Steering8 crash/fire/injury
94Fuel system, gasoline2 crash/fire/injury
81Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
62Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
57Engine2 crash/fire/injury
23Air bags
23Structure
18Service brakes
14Power train
8215 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 316 | 8 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 94 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 81 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 62 | 4 |
| Engine | 57 | 2 |
| Air bags | 23 | 11 |
| Structure | 23 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 4 |
| Power train | 14 | 2 |
| 15 other systems | 82 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2018 Honda Civic recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Show 2 more recalls
repaired · 2020 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
51kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 60 steering complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 28% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
13under 30k miles51under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
39 owners mentioned a cost$4,025median
Middle half: $3,875 – $4,539
Unknown or other
18 owners mentioned a cost$2,000median
Middle half: $1,282 – $2,275
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Civic year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Civic median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Honda Civic safety ratings
2018 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Civic owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Since soon after purchasing the vehicle used (~28,000 miles) there is a very obvious ‘pop/click’ sound to the steering wheel and it will try to pull slightly to the left or right. This is most obvious when driving straight but also occurs when turning left or right. This ‘quick pulling’ to either…
My 2018 Honda Civic EX developed a steering problem that made the steering wheel difficult to turn. On [XXX], at approximately 67,219 miles, I brought the vehicle to J&L Auto & Tire Center in Nyack, New York, for evaluation. The repair facility documented the complaint as “hard time steering wheel”…
I am reporting a potentially serious steering safety problem with my 2018 Honda Civic, which currently has approximately 84,000 miles. While driving, the steering develops a sticking or notchy condition, particularly when making small steering corrections. The steering wheel resists movement and…
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