The Lemon Index2022 Honda Civic.
The 2022 Honda Civic is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 926 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 437, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about steering, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 32 to 36 mpg combined. The best Honda Civic year is 2011.
Lemon alert. 4.4× the average car's complaints.
Best year 2011
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 958 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Honda Civic year. 2022 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 14K to 46K miles on the car (51 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- steering complaints mostly came at 16K–46K miles
Recalls 4
- airbags 2026
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- steering 2024
The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
- airbags 2024
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Show all 4 recalls
- steering 2023
The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
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 121 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Service Bulletin - Potential steering effort complaint while driving at moderate or highway…
- Dealer Message - Today December 8, 2023, American Honda is announcing a product update for…
- Service Bulletin - Due to a manufacturing error, certain service part electric power steering…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedMomentary increased steering effort2023–2025
- ClosedMomentary increased steering effort2023
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1800–2000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Steering feels sticky and hard to move the steering wheel on high speed.
2022 Honda Civic owner · NHTSA complaint 11541685
More owner reports
Unable to make minor adjustments when steering at Highway and city speeds. Steering wheel feel as if it is sticky/stuck until moved
NHTSA complaint 11508263
Its very difficult to steer and have experienced near crashes since purchasing the car this year. Called honda dealerships and none of them have the part to fix it.
NHTSA complaint 11627016
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Honda Civic reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 4.4× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 437; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Honda Civic year by this measure is 2011.
What are the most common 2022 Honda Civic problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are steering (85%), automatic emergency braking (10%) and lane assist (9%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Civic have?
4 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 2022 Honda Civic get?
32 to 36 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 Honda Civic safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2022 Honda Civic problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 14,000 and 46,600 miles. The middle report was at 25,500 miles, from 51 complaints.
Does the 2022 Honda Civic have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2022 Honda Civic cost in fuel a year?
About $1800 to $2000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Honda Civic have?
1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl.
What Honda Civic year is better than the 2022?
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