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2025 Honda Civic Type R: common problems and reliability
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4 owner complaints, most about steering. 1 recall.
Should I buy one?The 2025 Honda Civic Type R has 4 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are steering and structure.
Safety record for the 2025 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Honda Civic Type R vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2025 a good year for the Civic Type R?
Across the 5 Civic Type R model years we track, complaint volume runs from 13 (2023) to 601 (2018). With 4 complaints, the 2025 Civic Type R sits below the model's median of 13.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2025 Civic Type R
steering
Campaign 24V744000Honda (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.
What owners say across generations
Extremely positive sentiment among enthusiasts, with the vehicle consistently praised for its exceptional driving dynamics, precise handling, and engaging manual transmission.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Civic Type R. See the full Civic Type R owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Civic Type R listings typically run $48,144–$49,958 across 2025 to 2026 model years.
Other Civic Type R model years
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