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2018 Honda Civic: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 601 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.

6recalls
601complaints
26crashes reported
4fires reported
21injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Steering225 · 37%
  • Unknown Or Other106 · 18%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)89 · 15%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System70 · 12%
  • Engine51 · 8%
  • Electrical System50 · 8%
  • Structure19 · 3%
  • Air Bags18 · 3%
  • Service Brakes17 · 3%
  • Power Train14 · 2%

What owners report

Steering,Service BrakesCrash

On thursday [xxx] i left san marcos, ca and drove north to meet with my future father-in-law who lives in shady canyon, located in irvine, ca. my car, a 2018 honda civic type r, performed normally on the way to his house, without any warning lamps, messages, etc shown. the tires had regular pressure and all maintenance on the vehicle was current. upon leaving my friend's house, i drove 1/4 mile down the road and stop

Engine

It is a common issue on the honda civic type r from 2017 to 2021 in which water will leak through the hood scoop causing water to drip onto cylinder 4 causing a misfire. misfire no. 4 cylinder (dtc p0304). there is a tsb for it under 25-062 for this same issue. water could enter the hood scoop and accumulate down inside the no. 4 spark plug hole. this can corrode the ignition coil, plug tube, and spark plug, leading

Steering,Electrical System

The electric power steering (eps) system failed/malfunctioned this past week. when going over 35 mph my steering wheel would become "knotchy/jerky" and lock up and be difficult to turn. as a result, i took it to honda to which they stated my whole rack and pinion needed total replacement. no warning signs, messages, icons, or lights came on in my car.

Steering

The contact owns a 2018 honda civic. the contact stated while driving at high speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle was drivable. the contact stated that the failure persisted while his wife was driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2018 Honda Civic 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CIVIC SI, CIVIC, CIVIC TYPE R. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.