AI DamageHonda Civic Type R: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Honda Civic Type R across 10 model years: 0 owner complaints and 40 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Service Bulletin - Water could enter the hood scoop and accumulate down inside the no
- Service Bulletin - Oil leak at the cam chain tensioner inspection cover due to and insufficient sealant…
- Service Bulletin - Water could enter the hood scoop and accumulate down inside the no
- Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P0369, Camshaft Position (CMP) EX-VTC actuator interruption…
- Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil…
- Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the…
- Service Bulletin - During the engine warm-up, the Variable Valve Timing Control system may not be able to…
- Service Bulletin - Customers are seeing the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator on the…
- Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.