2021 Honda Civic vs 2023 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 24, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Honda Civic | 2023 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 144 | 254 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 93 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 10,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 64 | 191 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 33 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 14 |
| Lane Departure | 11 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 8 |
| Engine | 5 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 5 |
2021 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.