The Lemon IndexAll cars · Honda Civic · 2022
2022 Honda Civic. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 33 / 42 / 36 | Regular | $1,750 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AV-S7) | FWD | 31 / 38 / 34 | Regular | $1,850 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 28 / 37 / 31 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 31 / 40 / 35 | Regular | $1,800 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S7) | FWD | 30 / 37 / 33 | Regular | $1,900 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 26 / 36 / 29 | Regular | $2,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 14,000 and 46,600 miles. Median 25,500, from 51 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 25,500 | 16,000–46,600 | 43 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 85% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 10% |
| Lane assist | 9% |
| Speed control | 4% |
| Electrical | 4% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 958 | 35 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 20 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 4
26V332000 May 2026 Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger
Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involve
24V744000 Oct 2024 Steering
Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Risk. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
24V064000 Feb 2024 Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger
Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
23V704000 Oct 2023 Steering / Rack And Pinion
Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. 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.
Risk. A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Momentary increased steering effort | 2023 | 2025 |
| Closed | Momentary increased steering effort | 2023 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 121
Honda filed 121 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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