2016 Honda Civic vs 2018 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Honda Civic | 2018 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,070 | 724 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 316 | 231 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 36 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,000 mi | 35,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 436 | 303 |
| Electrical System | 118 | 58 |
| Engine | 94 | 57 |
| Service Brakes | 92 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 | 80 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 94 |
| Structure | 48 | 21 |
| Visibility/wiper | 47 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 39 | 47 |
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 16 |
| Brake problems | 14 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 11 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 17 |
2016 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.