Civic (2026)
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
LFC3
2.0L 4-cyl / 141 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
K20C2
2.0L 4-cyl / 158 hpView details
Complaint Breakdown
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K20C9
2.0L 4-cyl / 150 hpView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Honda Civic, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2026-2026 Honda Civic complaints?
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Honda Civic. The systems they name most often are the safety systems, the steering and the electrical system.
Is the 2026-2026 Honda Civic a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Honda Civic. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 Honda Civic as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2026-2026 Honda Civic?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026-2026 Honda Civic.
What should I check before buying a used Honda Civic?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the safety systems, the steering and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Civic?
The 2026 Honda Civic received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 5 stars (9.5% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 31 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.