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2019 Honda Civic

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2019 Honda Civic
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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Fuel System

Fuel System leads by volume: 147 of 461 complaints (32%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more reported injuries (8) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed fell from 760 in 2018 to 461 in 2019.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
461
Recall campaigns
4
EPA fuel cost per year
$1,750–$3,100
Combined MPG
25–36

Complaints by model year

  1. 6112017
  2. 7602018
  3. 4612019
  4. 2422020
  5. 1632021

Where owners report problems

  1. Fuel System147 (32%)
  2. Steering115 (25%)
  3. Other65 (14%)
  4. Driver Assistance & Speed Control54 (12%)
  5. Electrical39 (8%)
  6. Engine37 (8%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2019: 10 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20172018201920202021vs. 2019 Compact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)1,750–3,1001,750–3,1001,750–3,1001,750–3,1001,750–3,100
Combined MPG25–3625–3625–3625–3625–36
City / Highway MPG22–32 / 28–4222–32 / 28–4222–32 / 28–4222–32 / 28–4222–32 / 28–42
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)248–360247–360248–360248–358248–358
Complaints filed611760461242163Not compared
Recalls issued66454Not compared
Crash-involved complaints232827157Not compared
Fire-involved complaints64113Not compared
Injuries reported142520143Not compared
Deaths reported01000Not compared
Configurations compared55664

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 2019 Honda Civic have?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Honda Civic?

Fuel System: 147 of 461 NHTSA complaints (32%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Honda Civic get?

EPA rates it 25–36 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Honda Civic?

EPA estimates $1,750–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (16)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Manual 6-spd41.5LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumCompact Cars28 mpg38 mpg32 mpg$2,400279 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic (AV-S7)41.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars30 mpg37 mpg33 mpg$1,900269 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic (variable gear ratios)41.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars31 mpg40 mpg35 mpg$1,800256 g/mi
Configuration 4Manual 6-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars25 mpg35 mpg29 mpg$2,150304 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic (AV-S7)42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars29 mpg36 mpg32 mpg$1,950280 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic (variable gear ratios)42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars30 mpg38 mpg33 mpg$1,900264 g/mi
Configuration 7Manual 6-spd41.5LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumMidsize Cars28 mpg38 mpg32 mpg$2,400279 g/mi
Configuration 8Automatic (AV-S7)41.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars30 mpg38 mpg33 mpg$1,900266 g/mi
Configuration 9Automatic (variable gear ratios)41.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars32 mpg (high)42 mpg (high)36 mpg (high)$1,750 (low)248 g/mi (low)
Configuration 10Manual 6-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars25 mpg36 mpg29 mpg$2,150300 g/mi
Configuration 16Manual 6-spd42.0LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars22 mpg (low)28 mpg (low)25 mpg (low)$3,100 (high)360 g/mi (high)
Show 5 more configurations
The remaining EPA-rated configurations on this page.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 11Automatic (AV-S7)42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars29 mpg37 mpg32 mpg$1,950276 g/mi
Configuration 12Automatic (variable gear ratios)42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularMidsize Cars30 mpg38 mpg33 mpg$1,900268 g/mi
Configuration 13Manual 6-spd41.5LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars29 mpg38 mpg33 mpg$2,350271 g/mi
Configuration 14Automatic (variable gear ratios)41.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularLarge Cars31 mpg40 mpg34 mpg$1,850259 g/mi
Configuration 15Automatic (AV-S7)41.5LFront-Wheel DrivePremiumLarge Cars30 mpg36 mpg32 mpg$2,400274 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine370100
Transmission & Drivetrain150000
Fuel System1472000
Electrical393010
Brakes3610080
Steering1153020
Suspension, Wheels & Tires242000
Airbags & Restraints174060
Driver Assistance & Speed Control549070
Body, Seats & Latches141010
Visibility & Lighting112010
Other653030

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 (4)

  • AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

    Campaign 26V332000 · May 21, 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 18, 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 21V215000 · Mar 25, 2021

    Defect
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Campaign 20V314000 · May 28, 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.