The Lemon Index2007 Honda Civic.
The 2007 Honda Civic is worse than average by owner complaints: 539 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 184, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about suspension, it has 9 recalls, and it gets 23 to 42 mpg combined. The best Honda Civic year is 2011.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,276 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Honda Civic year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 22K to 82K miles on the car (944 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- suspension complaints mostly came at 19K–57K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 78K–139K miles
- visibility complaints mostly came at 23K–52K miles
Recalls 9
- airbags 2019
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high …
- airbags 2019
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
- airbags 2018
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Show all 9 recalls
- airbags 2017
One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
- airbags 2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- airbags 2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- fuel system, other 2007
ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS …
- brakes 2007
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING.
- lights 2007
ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND HYBRID (CNG) VEHICLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Honda told dealers about
Honda sent dealers 90 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Popping noise in the front suspension while turning
- Harsh transmission engagement after auto idle stop
- Transmission grinds when shifting into 3rd gear, pops out of 3rd gear, or is hard to shift…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
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NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★☆ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $1550–3450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.3L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
(1) recurrent (2) driver-side visor defect rendering it inoperable. Due for another replacement on july 7, 2008 2) power steering leaks (2). Due for another repair/replacement on july 7, 2008.
2007 Honda Civic owner · NHTSA complaint 10233324
More owner reports
Drivers side visor split open on hot day and will no longer stay up or down. Impacts visibility.
NHTSA complaint 10348969
Excessive and premature rear tire wear due to defective rear upper control arms.
NHTSA complaint 10252851
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Honda Civic reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.8× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 184; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Civic year by this measure is 2011.
What are the most common 2007 Honda Civic problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are suspension (26%), visibility (23%) and transmission & drivetrain (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Honda Civic have?
9 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Honda Civic get?
23 to 42 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Honda Civic problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 22,000 and 82,500 miles. The middle report was at 47,200 miles, from 944 complaints.
Does the 2007 Honda Civic have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2007 Honda Civic cost in fuel a year?
About $1550 to $3450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Honda Civic have?
1.3L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Honda Civic year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2011, 2013 and 2015.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works