Honda Civic GX Problems by Year
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Honda Civic GX, across 15 model years (2001–2015). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Honda Civic GX years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Civic GX model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 Civic GX: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2006 Civic GX: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2007 Civic GX: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2003 Civic GX: 1 complaint, 5 recalls
- 2004 Civic GX: 1 complaint, 5 recalls
- 2008 Civic GX: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda Civic GX problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Engine | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda Civic GX model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Civic GX | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2014 Civic GX | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2013 Civic GX | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2012 Civic GX | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2011 Civic GX | 1 | 2 | — | Suspension | |
| 2010 Civic GX | 1 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2009 Civic GX | 3 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2008 Civic GX | 1 | 3 | — | Structure | |
| 2007 Civic GX | 2 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2006 Civic GX | 3 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2005 Civic GX | 2 | 3 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2004 Civic GX | 1 | 5 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2003 Civic GX | 1 | 5 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2002 Civic GX | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2001 Civic GX | 0 | 5 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Civic GX years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (3), 2006 (3), 2007 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda Civic GX?
Air Bags, with 6 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda Civic GX have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.