2018 Honda Civic electrical system problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2018 Honda Civic — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear window wiper failed to operate when transmission put in reverse. Should have operated automatically. Rear window wiper failed to respond to switch position when selected to on. Scan tool shows body control module receiving switch input but no output to wiper motor. Rear window washer comes on…”
filed Aug 19, 2026
“There has been a recall in a certain number of honda civic vehicles due to this issue and mine was not recalled as well. While driving for more than 5 minutes, the wheel starts to stiffen making it harder to turn and drive straight. The car wobbles when the wheel isn't being turned and jerks itself…”
filed Aug 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Civic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 5 | 18% |
| 2025 Civic | 6 | 9% |
| 2024 Civic | 7 | 6% |
| 2023 Civic | 16 | 6% |
| 2022 Civic | 38 | 4% |
| 2021 Civic | 17 | 12% |
| 2020 Civic | 36 | 16% |
| 2019 Civic | 36 | 8% |
| 2017 Civic | 101 | 17% |
| 2016 Civic | 119 | 11% |
| 2015 Civic | 27 | 7% |
| 2014 Civic | 38 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Honda Civic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.