Honda Civic Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 398 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Honda Civic across 29 model years. The 2018 model year has the most (80). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (29% of reports).
- 398fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 114 of 398 complaints (29%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Honda Civic at $1,300, and half of them between $670 and $2,000.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2025), 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 fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 146 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 398 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 5 an injury.
Honda Civic fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Civic | 8 | 11% | — |
| 2023 Civic | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Civic | 9 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Civic | 4 | 3% | — |
| 2020 Civic | 24 | 10% | 13 |
| 2019 Civic | 70 | 16% | 7,201 |
| 2018 Civic | 80 | 11% | 10,015 |
| 2017 Civic | 32 | 5% | 22,250 |
| 2016 Civic | 28 | 3% | 3,000 |
| 2015 Civic | 10 | 3% | 20,600 |
| 2014 Civic | 11 | 4% | 21,393 |
| 2013 Civic | 15 | 5% | 22,850 |
| 2012 Civic | 17 | 4% | 14,000 |
| 2011 Civic | 5 | 3% | 52,000 |
| 2010 Civic | 1 | 0% | 87,000 |
| 2009 Civic | 7 | 2% | 65,738 |
| 2008 Civic | 6 | 1% | 111,000 |
| 2007 Civic | 8 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2006 Civic | 11 | 1% | 103,000 |
| 2005 Civic | 6 | 2% | 107,393 |
| 2004 Civic | 6 | 2% | 146,000 |
| 2003 Civic | 7 | 1% | 100,021 |
| 2002 Civic | 4 | 1% | 170,356 |
| 2001 Civic | 15 | 1% | 117,772 |
| 2000 Civic | 4 | 1% | 170,000 |
| 1999 Civic | 3 | 1% | 185,212 |
| 1998 Civic | 2 | 0% | 115,000 |
| 1997 Civic | 1 | 0% | 5,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 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.
Happened multiple times in multiple locations during city driving accelerating from a stop or low speed to a higher speed, especially when accelerating from a stop through an intersection at a stoplight. Vehicle surges and âwonât goâ. Feels like a giant rubber band in the drive train…
My 1.5L turbo had the error message "Emissions System Problem" appear on the dash. When I went to AutoZone for them to run their diagnostic, it threw error code P219E which is indicative of a sticking-open fuel injector-pushing raw fuel through the engine and venting toxic vapors directly into my…
My vehicle is currently experiencing severe performance defects that directly mimic the documented failures associated with the defective, improperly molded fuel pump impellers. Specifically, I have experienced the following symptoms: Engine Stalling: The vehicle has lost engine power or stalled…
Honda civic is stalling while driving due to faulty fuel pump or fuel delivery component. Computer not coordinating correct power.
High pressure fuel pump issue diagnosed by mechanic. The models prior to mine up to and some 2021 vehicles were included in the recall but my VIN is not considered within the recall. My vehicle is a very early 2021 bought in 202 that likely has the same fuel filter as 2020sz
Frequently asked questions
Do all Honda Civics have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 398 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Honda Civic. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Honda Civic fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Honda Civic?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $670 and $2,000), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Honda Civic?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 114 of 398 complaints.
Other Honda Civic problems
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- Steering problems (2,548)
- Power Train problems (1,732)
- Electrical System problems (1,426)
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- Suspension problems (854)
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- Structure problems (778)
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