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2023 Honda Civic: common problems and reliability
· 11th generationOne of the weaker Civic years.
580 owner complaints, most about steering. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Civic?The 2023 Honda Civic has 580 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and lane departure. Owners most often flag ac compressor failure at low mileage (34,000 miles).
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Honda Civic vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Civic years only. How we score it
Is 2023 a good year for the Civic?
Across the 31 Civic model years we track, complaint volume runs from 300 (2000) to 2,866 (2006). With 580 complaints, the 2023 Civic sits below the model's median of 720.
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 2023 Civic
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 23V430000Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
steering:rack and pinion
Campaign 23V704000Honda (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 incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
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.
seats:critical fasteners
Campaign 24V859000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
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.
- RecurrentAC compressor failure at low mileage (34,000 miles)
- RecurrentAutomatic wipers and automatic climate control perform poorly
- RecurrentPiano black dashboard trim creates sun glare
- IsolatedAC system failure after dealer repair
- IsolatedSqueaky seats
Owner insights for the 11th generation Civic. Read the full 11th generation owner report.
Typical used price
Used Civic listings typically run $15,226–$22,795.
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