Complaint volume
355 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2019 Honda Civic Complaints
355 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2019 Honda Civic, grouped by component category.
355 Total complaints
23 Crash reports
0 Fire reports
12 Injury reports
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof
of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come
from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.
Buyer interpretation
How to use these complaints before buying
Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are steering, fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 23 crash reports, 0 fire reports, 12 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 107 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 27,358 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to steering, fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system?
- Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
- Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
- Can we also check the recall record for this 2019 Honda Civic?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2019 Honda Civic
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How severe are the 2019 Honda Civic complaints?
23 Crash
0 Fire
12 Injury
0 Fatality
27 Towed
9 Medical attention
What are the most common 2019 Honda Civic complaint categories?
STEERING 63
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 58
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 47
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12
ENGINE 11
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 11
SERVICE BRAKES 9
STRUCTURE 9
POWER TRAIN 7
355 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated that after stopping in the parking space the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration causing the vehicle to drive over a curb and into the street before the driver was able to stop the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact indicated that during the failure, the brake pedal was being depressed. The local dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 39,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 39,000 |
| Jul 2021 | POWER TRAIN | I had purchased this vehicle on may 27th 2021. On june 10th 2021 the transmission blew out (the car only has 11,992 miles). Even though i was able to purchase an extended warranty it appears that due to a code stored from the previous owner on november 2020 (P0219 engine overrev). The factory warranty is voided. This is unsafe to the consumer as the actual code is a private honda dealership secret, and i had zero way of seeing this code. It was not on carfax and dealerships won’t share information about a vehicle if you were not the owner at the time. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2021 | STEERING | The power steering didn't work. There were warning messages displayed for Tire Pressure Monitor Problem, Adaptive Cruise Control Problem, Lane Keeping Assist Problem, Brake System Problem, Brake Hold System Problem, Power Steering System (EPS) Problem, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Problem, Hill Start Assist Problem, Collision Mitigation System Problem, Road Departure Mitigation System Problem when turning the car on. This condition was verified by the dealer on both occurrences. First occurrence was 6/8/21. It was towed to Spreen Honda dealer in Corona, CA. According to the the first invoice dated 6/8/21 for the repair there was "Confirmed fault code for C1420 main torque sensor and sub torque sensor, C1421-14 malfunction to steering angle, confirmed multiple fault codes due to rodent damage to the steering system sub harness chewed thru replaced the steering torque sensor sub harness and calibrated the steering angle sensor, cleared fault code now OK." Same problem occurred 7/8/2021. Taken to Spreen Honda again on 7/9/21. Wire harness again replaced, steering angle sensor replaced and power steering calibration performed. I have the wire harness that was replaced. Service advisor stated this is a problem with Honda wire harnesses because the insulation on the wires is soy based. He has seen it many times, including one customer at Riverside dealer who had rodents eat his wire harness four times while he was working there. Not having operational power steering makes driving the vehicle very difficult and potentially dangerous. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jul 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I I brought my car into Morehead Honda the dealer I purchased my vehicle from to get service because the car was acting funny. I then find out I had my car has a recall car with my car for the fuel pump. It was change the fuel pump I went home and a few days later I was stuck on the highway my car just shut down in the middle of the highway. My car was towed back to the dealership they found out there was something wrong with the fuel pump said they fixed it it was an error on their behalf. I returned several times after that because the fuel gauge is reading inaccurately. Dealer is unable to tell me what’s wrong. I fill up my car is giving me different readings my car normally falls up to 300+ close to 400 every time I fill up my car and now it’s reads 191, 150 or 140 when I fill up my car. I continue calling to dealership I am not getting a response. I need help with this it’s a safety issue. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2021 | WHEELS | The TPMS Sensor keeps turning ON since we bought this vehicle brand new from Lia Honda of Kingston. The problem was reported to American Honda (Case # 11487126). Per their (Honda) advice, the vehicle was brought into the Honda dealership (Lia Honda of Albany and Keeler Honda in Latham) to diagnose this issue. Still, the service technicians were unable to identify the root cause of this issue. The readings from tire pressure for all tires showed no sign of leakage or low tire pressure. The ratings were taken at different intervals and showed the normal tire pressure readings. The issue still exists, and American Honda has not shown any interest in correcting this problem. The vehicle has roughly 7K miles and is still under full factory warranty. Thank you in advance for looking into this matter. -Shakti Chauhan | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2021 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I accelerated into a driveway of a convenience store and as I was halfway through the driveway my gas pedal became unresponsive and would not accelerate. Car started rolling back into traffic. 2 weeks later my pedal became unresponsive on the freeway. I exited and immediately called thd dealer because i had already taken it to get checked out after the first incident and they basically said nothing can be done but to trade it in since the mechanic had already said there was nothing wrong. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The engine heat plate has fallen off twice during normal highway travel and dragging on the road causing sparks making my vehicle unsafe and unable to drive. The first time I paid to have it repaired. Now that this has happened for the 2nd time, I feel this is going to be an ongoing issue. The first incident happened in April of last year. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2021 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated while he and his wife were driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently come to a complete stop. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal operation after failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. The VIN was not available. | Crash: No Fire: No | 15,000 |
| May 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I bought the car 4/1/2021, with 15,000 miles on it. In just 2 months, I have had two incidents of the car decelerating. When I was at a traffic light and from a complete stop, I accelerated and the car decelerated and almost stalled in the intersection. I was making a left-hand turn both times and if the car had stalled, an oncoming car could have hit me. This could have caused a serious accident. I notice there is a recall for this problem on other Honda models, but not my car. I am afraid to drive it now because i live in a major city and there is a lot of traffic. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,LANE DEPARTURE | JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AT 359XX MILES 3 DAYS AGO. AT 36,2XX MILES, WHILE DRIVING, ALL THE DASH LIGHTS CAME ON SAYING THERE WAS A FAILURE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY BRAKE, TPMS, LANE DEPARTURE, BRAKE HOLD, HILL ASSIST, IMPACT SENSOR, EMISSIONS SYSTEM, POWER STEERING, AND THE INFORMATION SYSTEM ALL SHOWED AS MALFUNCTIONING. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTING IT, THE NOTIFICATIONS STILL STAY ON. | Crash: No Fire: No | 36,337 |
| Apr 2021 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | EVERY TIME I DRIVE AT LEAST 30-35 MILES I GET THE MITIGATION, COLLISION AND ACC PROBLEM IVE TAKEN THE CAR TO HONDA 3 TIMES AND THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. I'VE PAID FOR THEM TO RECENTER THE RADAR SENSOR BUT THAT DIDN'T WORK NOW THEY ARE REQUESTING I REPLACE RADAR FOR $1,500. THIS CAR HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT WHY AM I HAVING ISSUES ALREADY? ONCE I TURN THE CAR OFF THE ERROR MESSAGE LEAVE BUT ONCE I GET TO THE 30-35 MILES IT COMES BACK UP. | Crash: No Fire: No | 43,000 |
| Apr 2021 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | MOST RECENTLY, DRIVING ALONG ON A SUNNY DAY AT ABOUT 45 MPH ON A FLAT ROAD. NO OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD IN SIGHT. THE COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM BEEPED AND FLASHED THE WARNING ON THE DASH. AT THE SAME TIME THE SYSTEM ENGAGED THE BRAKES MOMENTARILY BEFORE DISENGAGING. THE BRAKING LOWERED MY SPEED TO ABOUT 30-35 MPH. THE ONLY CONCLUSION I COULD REACH WAS THAT THE SYSTEM MISTOOK THE SHADOW OF A TREE FOR AN OBJECT BUT I HAVE NO WAY TO KNOW. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE WHEN TAKING AN EXIT RAMP FROM A HIGHWAY WHEN THE COLLISION WARNING FLASHED AND THE SYSTEM ENGAGED THE BRAKES MOMENTARILY, DROPPING MY SPEED SOMEWHAT, BEFORE DISENGAGING. IN BOTH CASES, I DO NOT KNOW WHY THE SYSTEM DISENGAGED, THOUGH I AM GLAD IT DID AS OTHER VEHICLES APPROACHED FROM BEHIND SOON AFTER. | Crash: No Fire: No | 16,400 |
| Apr 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | HONDA IS REFUSING TO FIX THE OPEN RECALL I HAVE ON MY 2019 HONDA CIVIC.MY CAR STALLED AND NEARLY CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.MY CAR IS ALSO BURNING A LOT OF GAS. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CAR CUTTING OUT UNDER LOAD WHEN ACCELERATING. I BELIEVE I HAVE A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. I ALSO SEEN WHERE THEY ARE RECALLING 628,124 CARS AND MINE FALLS IN THE 2019 SEDAN CIVIC SI. | Crash: No Fire: No | 32,000 |
| Apr 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | ON FRIDAY, APRIL 2ND, I WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE 710 FWY ON THE FAR LEFT LANE. I WAS DRIVING AROUND 75MPH AND THERE WAS AN OBJECT ON THE GROUND WHICH LOOKED LIKE AN EMPTY POTATO CHIP BAG, IT WASN'T ANYTHING THAT WOULD HAVE DONE ANY DAMAGE TO MY CAR BUT MY HONDA SENSE'S COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED FOR NO REASON AND ALERTED ME TO BRAKE AND STARTED APPLYING PRESSURE. I HAD NO REASON TO STOP SO I HAD TO SWERVE INTO THE SHOULDER LANE TO PREVENT MY CAR FROM BRAKING UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED INTO A DEADLY COLLISION IF THERE WAS A CAR CLOSE BEHIND ME. I HAVE FOOTAGE OF THE VIDEO AND REQUESTED THIS TO BE LOOKED INTO BECAUSE IF THIS IS A FAULTY SENSORY ISSUE, I WOULD LIKE IT CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER ISSUES. I DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN AGAIN BECAUSE THIS INCIDENT WAS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN I DID NOT HAVE CONTROL OF MY OWN VEHICLE AND IT TRIED TO OVERRIDE MY COMMAND TO KEEP DRIVING STRAIGHT. | Crash: No Fire: No | 9,700 |
| Mar 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | IRREGULAR COOLING FROM AC, SAME TEMPERATURE CONTROL WILL FEEL COOL ONE DAY AND NEXT DAY IT FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS NOT COOLING MUCH AT ALL. I BELIEVE THERE IS ALREADY A LAWSUIT ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE AGAINST HONDA, BUT I CAN ONLY BECOME A PARTY TO THAT IF I INCUR SOME REPAIR EXPENSES. I HAVE HAD FREON REFILLED TWICE AND RECENTLY HAD AC CONDENSER REPLACED (UNDER WARRANTY) BUT I AM STILL NOT CONVINCED IT IS WORKING OPTIMALLY FOR A CAR THAT BARELY HAS 5500 MILES, DESPITE BEING ALMOST 2 YEARS OLD. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2021 | ENGINE | THE ENGINE WIRE HARDNESS WAS BITTEN BY RATS TWICE IN TWO YEARS BECAUSE HONDA USES SOY BASED WIRES AND WE ARE NOT INFORMED. | Crash: No Fire: No | 10,600 |
| Mar 2021 | ENGINE | I WAS RECENTLY CHARGED FOR A REPAIR TO MY 2019 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R BY CHAPMAN HONDA OF TUCSON, ARIZONA.CHAPMAN HONDA INCORRECTLY BLAMES THE REPAIR ON WASHING THE CAR/ENGINE.SUBSEQUENT RESEARCH INTO THE ISSUE SHOWS THE ISSUE OF WATER PRESENT IN SPARK PLUG CYLINDERS OF THIS MODEL VEHICLE HAVE OCCURRED GLOBALLY, AND HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH WASHING ANY PART OF THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THIS VEHICLE, AND IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE. | Crash: No Fire: No | 16,000 |
| Mar 2021 | POWER TRAIN | MY CAR ALWAYS GRINDS GOING INTO SECOND GEAR I ACTUALLY CAN'T DOWNSHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR IF I'M TRYING TO COME TO A STOP BECAUSE IT GRINDS REALLY BAD WILL NOT EVEN ENTER SECOND GEAR FROM A DOWNSHIFT SOMETIMES SO IT REQUIRES ME TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND START IN FIRST GEAR I REPORTED THIS RIGHT WHEN THE CAR WAS NEW AT 5K MILES IT DID IT FROM DAY 1 BUT THEY SAID NOTHINGS WRONG BUT I'VE HAD MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS IN THE PAST I KNOW THIS IS NOT NORMAL | Crash: No Fire: No | 500 |
| Feb 2021 | STRUCTURE | PAINT CRACKS AND CHIPS OFF SIDE MIRROR CAPS, BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE, AFTER ONLY A YEAR. | Crash: No Fire: No | 15,000 |
| Jan 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DRIVING ON I-64 IN VIRGINIA WHEN A LOUD POP WAS HEARD AND SAW GLASS OFF THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. SUNROOF HAD SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. | Crash: No Fire: No | 12,000 |
| Dec 2020 | STRUCTURE | SMALL DINGS ON THE REAR PART OF THE CAR, WINDOW SPECIFICALLY BEHIND THE REAR WINDOWS, ON THE REAR PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES | Crash: No Fire: No | 10,300 |
| Nov 2020 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I WAS DRIVING ON AN EMPTY ROAD WITH SPEED LIMIT 40 MPH. IT WAS 2:30 PM WITH SUNNY CONDITIONS. THE CAR STARTED BEEPING AND THEN THE CAR'S BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED VIOLENTLY. THERE WAS NO CAR, PEOPLE, ANIMAL, DEBRIS ANYWHERE IN FRONT OR TO THE SIDE OF ME. IT IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION BECAUSE A CAR COULD HAVE BEEN BEHIND ME AND REAR ENDED ME BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN BRAKING. | Crash: No Fire: No | 20,000 |
| Oct 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR THE CAR STALLS OR BOGS DOWN ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING, BUT SOMETIMES WHEN SIMPLY ACCELERATING. MY WIFE AND I ARE AFRAID THAT WE MIGHT GET HIT WHEN THE CAR BOGS OUT WHILE TURNING. WE REALLY LIKE THE CAR, BUT NEED TO ELIMINATE THE BOGGING CONDITION. | Crash: No Fire: No | 7,201 |
| Oct 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE HAS BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS, ONLY ABOUT 2500 MILES AND AIR CONDITIONING STARTED BLOWING HOT. UPON RESEARCH, THE FOLLOWING YEARS 2016-2018 HONDA CIVICS HAVE WARRANTY ON THE CONDENSERS FOR IMPROPER MANUFACTURING OF CONDENSERS. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER HAS LEAKING SPOTS. | Crash: No Fire: No | 2,300 |