Honda Civic SI Problems by Year
NHTSA has 208 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Honda Civic SI, across 19 model years (2002–2025). The 2022 model year has the most complaints (73). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Honda Civic SI years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Civic SI year: 2022, 2023. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2022 Civic SI: 73 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2023 Civic SI: 65 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2024 Civic SI: 8 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2011 Civic SI: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2013 Civic SI: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2016 Civic SI: 1 complaint, 0 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 SI problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 140 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 11 | 2 |
| Engine | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Honda Civic SI problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All Honda Civic SI model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic SI | 6 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2024 Civic SI | 8 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2023 Civic SI | 65 | 0 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2022 Civic SI | 73 | 0 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2020 Civic SI | 3 | 0 | 5★ | Air Bags | |
| 2019 Civic SI | 8 | 0 | 5★ | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2017 Civic SI | 1 | 0 | 5★ | Visibility | |
| 2016 Civic SI | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2015 Civic SI | 8 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2014 Civic SI | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2013 Civic SI | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2012 Civic SI | 6 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2011 Civic SI | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2010 Civic SI | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2009 Civic SI | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2008 Civic SI | 7 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2007 Civic SI | 8 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2006 Civic SI | 4 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2002 Civic SI | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Civic SI years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2022 (73), 2023 (65) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Civic SI year. 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 SI?
Steering, with 140 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda Civic SI have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.