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2026 Honda Civic: common problems and reliability
· 11th generationToo new to grade yet.
31 owner complaints, most about forward collision avoidance. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2026 Civic?The 2026 Honda Civic has 31 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance and steering. Owners most often flag ac compressor failure at low mileage (34,000 miles).
Safety record for the 2026 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2026 Honda Civic vehicles (US, public record).
Too new to grade: we score a model year once it has been on the road for 3 years. How we score it
Is 2026 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 31 complaints, the 2026 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
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.
Other Civic model years
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