2018 Honda Civic vs 2020 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Honda Civic | 2020 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 739 | 224 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 234 | 163 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 26 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 35,000 mi | 16,559 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 311 | 28 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 80 | 24 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 94 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 60 | 36 |
| Engine | 57 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 29 |
| Power Train | 14 | 31 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 47 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 14 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 12 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
2018 Honda Civic
2020 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.