AI Damage2019 Honda Civic: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Honda Civic filed 345 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and fuel system. The maker issued 150 service bulletins for this year. We found 1 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 345
- involving a crash
- 22
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 150
- YouTube repair videos
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 23% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 18% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 18% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 9% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 7% of all complaints
- 7 Forward collision avoidance 6% of all complaints
- 8 Powertrain 3% of all complaints
- Steering: 80 complaints (23% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel system: 63 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 14.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 62 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Electrical system: 32 complaints (9% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 37.
- Service brakes: 25 complaints (7% of all), 8 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 17.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.5 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl
- CVTnamed in 2 complaints
- manual, 6-speednamed in 3 complaints
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 345 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 80 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 63 | 1 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 62 | 1 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 3 | 37 |
| Service brakes | 25 | 8 | 17 |
| Engine | 24 | 0 | 9 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 22 | 3 | 8 |
| Powertrain | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 8 | 2 | 30 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Wheels | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Air bags | 6 | 2 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that the vehicle lost power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was a total loss. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.
I was driving straight going 35mph on a 2 lane rd when my steering wheel starting making a weird noise & almost was shaking. The steering wheel then locked up to the left & wouldn’t move.
Reported CRUNCHING, CLICKING, GRINDING IN FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS. STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION. Failed components identified and reported to Honda Manufacturing Corportation. Waiting on a Formal Response.
The contact stated that while her husband was reversing the vehicle in a parking lot, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. No air bags were deployed. There were no injuries sustained.
No warning lights illuminated. All of the air bag deployed. The contact sustained bruises on her face, 9 stitches on her right hand, and a bruised left knee which required medical attention. The contact did not go to the hospital by ambulance. The contact stated her daughter has suffered emotionally.
When I picked up the car and drove home, I noticed noises from the car. I took my car to a body shop nearby to check. The mechanic said one of the tires wasn’t sealed. I continued to hear weird noises coming from the front of my car. A month later, the low-tire-pressure sign appeared.
The brake warning light illuminated. The contact stated that as her son was attempting to veer to the side of the road, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated and crashed into the fire hydrant. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled over twice and landed on its wheels on the road.
The contact stated that while the driver was driving between 45-50 mph, the vehicle lane keeping assistant does an automatic veer to the right. As a result, her daughter crashed into a guardrail but did not sustain injuries. A police report was filed.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 182 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 9% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Civic has 324 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 345, about average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which…
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through…
- Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may…
Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.
- Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which…
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
- Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient…
Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on inspection cover.
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank…
- Dealer Message - Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank…
- Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil…
Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak. American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C compressor shaft…
- Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the…
Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective…
- Service Bulletin - The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside temperatures are…
Service Bulletin - The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside temperatures are low/near freezing due to snow and ice getting stuck to the front of the millimeter wave radar. This can cause DTC…
- Service News - If an Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven in…
Service News - If an Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven in freezing conditions, inform the customer it is likely due to snow or ice buildup on the radar. Advise the customer…
- Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil…
Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement the compressor shaft seal may leak. American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C compressor shaft…
NHTSA lists 150 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Civic?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, fuel system, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 345. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (14%), fuel system, fuel smell (12%), stalls while driving (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Honda Civic?
NHTSA lists 150 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Honda Civic from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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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.