2022 Honda Civic: common problems and reliability

The 2022 Honda Civic has 1828 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and forward collision avoidance. Owners most often flag ac compressor failure at low mileage (34,000 miles): frequency: recurrent (multiple owners report failures, with warranty extension documented).

Safety record for the 2022 model year

1,828
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
69
Crash reports
6
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Honda Civic vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2022 a good year for the Civic?

Across the 21 Civic model years we track, complaint volume runs from 256 (2024) to 2,866 (2006). With 1,828 complaints, the 2022 Civic sits abovethe model's median of 849.

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

steering
1525
forward collision avoidance
145
lane departure
136
vehicle speed control
85
electrical system
78

Recalls affecting the 2022 Civic

steering:rack and pinion

Campaign 23V704000

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 incorrec

air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Campaign 24V064000

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, Passpo

steering

Campaign 24V744000

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

air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Campaign 26V332000

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, 201

What owners report on the 11th generation Civic

Owners are overwhelmingly positive about the 11th generation Civic, frequently calling it an amazing car and one of the best commuter cars ever made. Praise centers on the refined interior quality, excellent physical controls, surprisingly fun driving dynamics

  • AC compressor failure at low mileage (34,000 miles): Frequency: recurrent (multiple owners report failures, with warranty extension documented)
  • AC system failure after dealer repair: Frequency: isolated (one owner reports system failed again a year after dealer replacement)
  • Automatic wipers and automatic climate control perform poorly: Frequency: recurrent (multiple owners criticize these systems as atrocious)
  • Piano black dashboard trim creates sun glare: Frequency: recurrent (multiple owners report blinding reflection during certain commute times)
  • Squeaky seats: Frequency: isolated (one owner reports persistent squeak not covered under warranty)

Owner insights for the 11th generation Civic. Read the full 11th generation owner report.

Typical used price

Used Civic listings typically run $16,723–$27,952 across 2014 to 2026 model years.

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