2007 Honda Civic Engine Problems
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2007 Honda Civic, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 105,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine block” (62% of reports).
- 170engine complaints
- 105,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $6,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine block: mentioned in 105 of 170 complaints (62%)
- Coolant leaking: mentioned in 13 of 170 complaints (8%)
- Temperature gauge: mentioned in 11 of 170 complaints (6%)
- Manufacturing defect: mentioned in 10 of 170 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2007 Honda Civic at $6,150, and half of them between $2,400 and $7,800.
Based on 17 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2021), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 122 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 170 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 2 an injury.
Honda Civic engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 5 | 16% | — |
| 2025 Civic | 5 | 7% | — |
| 2024 Civic | 3 | 2% | 26,000 |
| 2023 Civic | 8 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Civic | 11 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Civic | 5 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Civic | 12 | 5% | 40,776 |
| 2019 Civic | 32 | 7% | 10,600 |
| 2018 Civic | 57 | 8% | 11,750 |
| 2017 Civic | 66 | 11% | 20,000 |
| 2016 Civic | 95 | 9% | 26,754 |
| 2015 Civic | 31 | 8% | 14,000 |
| 2014 Civic | 23 | 8% | 39,000 |
| 2013 Civic | 22 | 7% | 11,000 |
| 2012 Civic | 32 | 7% | 25,000 |
| 2011 Civic | 7 | 4% | 39,000 |
| 2010 Civic | 19 | 5% | 64,443 |
| 2009 Civic | 27 | 7% | 90,500 |
| 2008 Civic | 156 | 17% | 107,740 |
| 2007 Civic | 170 | 14% | 105,500 |
| 2006 Civic | 227 | 16% | 117,000 |
| 2005 Civic | 14 | 4% | 99,873 |
| 2004 Civic | 10 | 3% | 95,000 |
| 2003 Civic | 8 | 2% | 175,000 |
| 2002 Civic | 17 | 2% | 92,000 |
| 2001 Civic | 19 | 2% | 118,500 |
| 2000 Civic | 4 | 1% | 124,500 |
| 1999 Civic | 14 | 4% | 144,000 |
| 1998 Civic | 3 | 1% | 160,000 |
| 1997 Civic | 3 | 1% | 45,000 |
| 1996 Civic | 2 | 1% | 157,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2007 Honda Civic. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
About a month ago, I brought my vehicle to a Honda-specialized shop, which has been servicing Hondas exclusively for over 30 years, due to a power steering issue. During the inspection, they informed me that my car is covered under a service bulletin (1048 or 10 048) related to a potential defect…
Coolant leaking out looked at engine block it is leaking from there started to overheating
Engine block cracked causing coolant leak as confirmed by an ase mechanic. A replacement engine is needed at a cost of $5k-6k. Iâm [XXX] old and canât afford the cost. honda customer service was called and they said it was my responsibility to fix their manufacturing engine defect. honda should…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Honda Civics have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 170 owner complaints about engine for the 2007 Honda Civic (14% of the 1,204 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Honda Civic engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 105,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2007 Honda Civic?
Owners report a typical cost of $6,150 (half paid between $2,400 and $7,800), from 17 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2007 Honda Civic?
The most frequent phrase is “engine block”, in 105 of 170 complaints, followed by “coolant leaking” (13).
Other 2007 Honda Civic problems
- Suspension problems (246)
- Visibility problems (176)
- Air Bags problems (156)
- Power Train problems (104)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (74)
- Tires problems (73)
- Structure problems (70)
- Electrical System problems (67)
See all 2007 Honda Civic problems or engine problems across all Civic years.