2018 Honda Civic Engine Problems
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2018 Honda Civic, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 11,750 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil change” (11% of reports).
- 57engine complaints
- 11,750median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 38%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.
- Oil change: mentioned in 6 of 57 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 28 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 57 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 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 2018 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.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the fuel pump was surging, and the vehicle was jerking while idling or while driving at undisclosed speeds. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The Check Engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure…
The A/C evaporator core failed on my 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback with approximately 67,000 miles, confirmed by an authorized Honda dealership in April 2026. This is my second major A/C system failure in under one year on this vehicle. Approximately one year ago, the same dealership replaced the A/C…
â¢I am an Indiana resident. â¢I purchased a vehicle from a private seller in Ohio (seller operates through an LLC) on 1/16/2026 â¢Fraudulent title activity was discovered by mechanic on 1/26/26 (taken to mechanic due to sudden and unexpected issues) â¢The purchase agreement and price ($9,000)…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2018 Honda Civics have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about engine for the 2018 Honda Civic (8% of the 745 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 2018 Honda Civic engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 11,750 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2018 Honda Civic?
The most frequent phrase is “oil change”, in 6 of 57 complaints.
Other 2018 Honda Civic problems
See all 2018 Honda Civic problems or engine problems across all Civic years.