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All cars · Honda Civic · 2025

2025 Honda Civic. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index64100 = average car
Complaints94NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold238,661U.S. model year
Per 100K sold39complaints

Engines and drivetrains 5

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFWD27 / 37 / 31Premium$2,500
2.0L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD32 / 41 / 36Regular$1,750
2.0L 4-cylAuto (AV-S7)FWD31 / 39 / 34Regular$1,850
2.0L 4-cyl hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD50 / 47 / 49Regular$1,250
2.0L 4-cyl turboManual 6-spdFWD22 / 28 / 24Premium$3,200

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 1,900 and 33,200 miles. Median 7,300, from 8 complaints with a mileage.

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

SystemShare of complaints
Steering41%
Automatic emergency braking18%
Lane assist11%
Brakes9%
Fuel or ev drive system9%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
94101608

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 24V763000 Oct 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

    Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

  • 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.

Manufacturer communications 103

Honda filed 103 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
  • Service Bulletin - There is a dull creaking, rubbing, popping, or clicking noise coming from…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Honda Civic Hatchback 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★
Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK HYBRID 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2022437926133,932Steering
2023140332200,381Steering
202464133242,005Steering
20256494238,661Steering

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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