The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 11 of 32 complaints (34%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 104 in 2025 to 32 in 2026.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 32
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,250–$3,200
- Combined MPG
- 24–49
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2026 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,750–3,200 | 1,250–3,200 | 1,250–3,200 | 1,250–3,200 | |
| Combined MPG | 24–36 | 24–49 | 24–49 | 24–49 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–33 / 28–42 | 22–50 / 28–47 | 22–50 / 28–47 | 22–50 / 28–47 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 243–364 | 181–364 | 181–364 | 181–364 | |
| Complaints filed | 144 | 104 | 32 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
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 2026 Honda Civic have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2026 Honda Civic?
Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 11 of 32 NHTSA complaints (34%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Honda Civic get?
EPA rates it 24–49 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Honda Civic?
EPA estimates $1,250–$3,200 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)
| 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 | Premium | Midsize Cars | 27 mpg | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,500 | 285 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 32 mpg | 41 mpg | 36 mpg | $1,750 | 248 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 31 mpg | 39 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 260 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 50 mpg (high) | 47 mpg (high) | 49 mpg (high) | $1,250 (low) | 181 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 30 mpg | 38 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 268 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 50 mpg (high) | 45 mpg | 48 mpg | $1,300 | 186 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 22 mpg (low) | 28 mpg (low) | 24 mpg (low) | $3,200 (high) | 364 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 (1)
STEERING
- Defect
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
- Consequence
- Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.