Tenth generation (FC)
2019 Honda Civic
The most reported problem on the 2019 Honda Civic is sticky steering, with 81 complaints, usually around 54,000 miles.
- 433owner complaints
- 4recalls
- 26involved a crash
- 29,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 25, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Civic doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2019 model year.
Is the 2019 Honda Civic reliable?
The 2019 Honda Civic has 433 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 2.1 times the median of 203 for 2019 sedans on this site. Of the 13 Civic model years since 2014, it has the 5th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2018 and 2020
- Complaints ease off across these three model years. Counted per year on the road, the 2018 draws 82, the 2019 54 and the 2020 32.
- Top problem
- No problem dominates. The largest, sticky steering, covers 81 of the 433 complaints (19%), and stalling is next with 45 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). A quarter of the 16 owners who gave a mileage for sticky steering saw it by about 50,000 miles, and half by about 54,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 30 of the 433 complaints (7%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 26 reports mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 19 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 8 of 26, fall under brake wear.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Fuel pump has a recall on the same system (20V-314, 21V-215 and 23V-858). Sticky steering and stalling have none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings jumped in 2024, with 143 complaints, 2.2 times the next busiest year. So far in 2026, 61 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: steering sticks, feels notchy or jerks, 81 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
433 complaints is 1.8 times the median 2019 model on this site and 2.1 times the median 2019 sedan. Among the 13 Civic model years here it ranks 5th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2019 Honda Civic
Honda filed 196 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2019 Honda Civic. 31 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 2 bulletins · 45 complaints
Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low) stored, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall while ...
Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Replace the fuel pump motor.
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 8 bulletins · 36 complaints
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 A/C condenser from the factory.
Due to supplier process concerns, the A/C compressor may not have been manufactured to specifications. As a result, abnormal wearing of the rubber seal may occur causing gaps in the compressor shaft to develop allowing refrigerant to leak out.
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We have identified a potential concern with GUIDE, AC COMP SEAL 07AAG-5AAA100, which was a part of 6CVC SEAL REPLACEMENT KIT, 07AAC-5AAA1Z0 that was recently sent to all Honda dealers.
Customers have complained of the air conditioning system not blowing cold air due to the oil/refrigerant leak from the A/C compressor main shaft seal.
Owner Notification Letter - On some 2016-21 Civic models, the A/C condenser may leak refrigerant. American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles.
Today, May 28, 2021, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2018-2020 Accord and Accord Hybrid, 2018-2020 Civic, 2017-2021 Civic Hatch, 2017-2021 Civic Type R, 2018-2021 Clarity PHEV, and 2019-2021 Insight vehicles.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the A/C inop or blowing warm air.
We've noticed an unprecedented demand for A/C compressors which at times has created a backorder situation. The majority of the compressors returned were analyzed and proven leak free.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 31 complaints
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accords, 2019-2017 Civics, 2017-2021 CR-Vs, 2018-2021 Odysseys & 2018-2021 Pilots with a customer complaint of an unexpected CMBS operation or a brake application.
Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 1 bulletin · 26 complaints
ServiceNews Article - Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving can cause the ACC, Collision Mitigation Braking System, and Road Departure Mitigation indicators to come on. It also sets DTC C0041-14 (brake switch signal circuit error).
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 2 bulletins · 19 complaints
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 Civic Si's & Sports with a customer complaint of a slow air leak in the tires.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019 Civic 4-Door LXs with a customer complaint of a hubcap noise while driving. The noise can be described as squeaking or creaking.
Check engine light or misfire 4 bulletins · 18 complaints
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.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2021 Accord 1.5Ts, Civic Sis & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) or P0172 (Fuel System Too Rich) ...
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Owner Notification Letter - On your 2019 Civic, the powertrain control module (PCM) may have a software issue that misinterprets sensor inputs as a Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending unit) issue and turns on the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), and stores ...
The PCM software misinterprets sensor inputs as a fuel sender issue, and sets DTC P0461 (Fuel Level Sensor (Fuel Gauge Sending Unit) Circuit Range/Performance Problem).
Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 3 bulletins · 11 complaints
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.
ServiceNews Article - When returning the vehicle to the client, inform them that if the message Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven in freezing conditions, it is likely because of snow or ice buildup on the radar.
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American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) not working or a clicking noise when the brake pedal is depressed.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 10 bulletins · 10 complaints
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 Civics & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a inop, blank, or black meter display (gauge cluster) with no prior repairs made to the vehicle.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 Civics & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of an inop, blank, or black meter display (gauge cluster) with no prior repairs made to the vehicle.
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American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2021 Civics & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a inop, blank, or black meter display with no prior repairs made to the vehicle.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2017-2020 Civics & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of a inop, blank, or black meter display with no prior repairs made to the vehicle.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 Civics (2dr or 4dr) & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the audio screen turning black, blank or inop.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 Civics & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the audio screen turning black, blank or inop.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 Civics, CR-Vs & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the audio screen turning black, blank or inop.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the audio screen turning black, blank or inop.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the rear view camera screen appearing blank, foggy or blurry.
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Complaints filed by year
143 complaints came in 2024, 2.9 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2019 Honda Civic
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
All 4 recalls on the 2019 Honda Civic, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2019 Honda Civic?
Sticky steering, with 81 of the 433 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 54,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2019 Honda Civic problems start?
Of the 143 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 7,000 miles and half by about 29,000.
Is the 2019 Honda Civic better or worse than the 2018 and 2020?
Counted per year on the road, the 2019 has fewer complaints than the 2018 and more complaints than the 2020: 54 a year against 82 and 32.
How many 2019 Honda Civic complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
30 of them (7%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for sticky steering on the 2019 Honda Civic?
No recall on file for the 2019 Honda Civic is on the same system as sticky steering. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.