2018 Honda Civic
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Steering
Steering leads by volume: 311 of 747 complaints (42%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more deaths (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 597 in 2017 to 747 in 2018.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | vs. 2018 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,800–2,100 | 1,750–3,100 | 1,750–3,100 | 1,750–3,100 | 1,750–3,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 30–35 | 25–36 | 25–36 | 25–36 | 25–36 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 26–31 / 37–42 | 22–32 / 28–42 | 22–32 / 28–42 | 22–32 / 28–42 | 22–32 / 28–42 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 250–293 | 248–360 | 247–360 | 248–360 | 248–358 | |
| Complaints filed | 1,081 | 597 | 747 | 442 | 230 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 36 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 15 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 13 | 23 | 17 | 12 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Civic have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Honda Civic?
Steering: 311 of 747 NHTSA complaints (42%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Honda Civic get?
EPA rates it 25–36 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Honda Civic?
EPA estimates $1,750–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
EPA-Rated Configurations (15)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 29 mpg | 38 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,900 | 269 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 29 mpg | 38 mpg | 33 mpg | $2,350 | 269 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 31 mpg | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 259 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 30 mpg | 36 mpg | 32 mpg | $2,400 | 274 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 28 mpg | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 | 278 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 30 mpg | 39 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 262 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 30 mpg | 41 mpg | 35 mpg | $1,800 | 258 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 31 mpg | 40 mpg | 35 mpg | $1,800 | 256 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 28 mpg | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | $2,400 | 279 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 28 mpg | 40 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 | 273 g/mi |
| Configuration 12 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 31 mpg | 42 mpg (high) | 35 mpg | $1,800 | 251 g/mi |
| Configuration 13 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 32 mpg (high) | 42 mpg (high) | 36 mpg (high) | $1,750 (low) | 247 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 15 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 22 mpg (low) | 28 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 360 g/mi (high) |
Show 2 more configurations
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 11 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 31 mpg | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 257 g/mi |
| Configuration 14 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 28 mpg | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | $2,400 | 279 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 58 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 178 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical | 60 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes | 30 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 311 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 25 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 29 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 128 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (6)
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · Campaign 26V332000 · May 22, 2026
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 23V858000 · Dec 19, 2023
Defect: 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 20V314000 · May 29, 2020
Defect: 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · Campaign 18V817000 · Nov 21, 2018
Defect: 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.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · Campaign 18V663000 · Sep 28, 2018
Defect: 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · Campaign 18V421000 · Jun 25, 2018
Defect: 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.