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2018 Honda Civic Electrical Problems

39 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

39
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
Jan 2019Dec 2018
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (39)

criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Jun 2022

There crappy electrical Systems and cause a fire! It’s breaks the AC system. Someone could die of heat related reason from driving in 95 degree weather.

NHTSA #: 11471378
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2020

Without warning or when I come out to my call, all the windows are rolled down, and the sunroof is open. I have been repeatedly told by the dealership that this is an operator error and that the function on my key fob must have been accidently pressed. However, this issue has happened when the key fob is nowhere near the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11317330
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jul 2019

Airbag did not deploy

NHTSA #: 11230917
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jun 2019

On june 21, 2019, owner of a 2018 honda civic 5 door hatchback grand touring was driving along a 4 lane divided highway in a 45 m.p.h. Speed was approximately 46 m.p.h. The collision mitigation braking system (cmbs) suddenly activated without there being a vehicle or person in front or to the immediate either side front of the car.

NHTSA #: 11222823
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2019

Back up camera is fuzzy with very low resolution especially during the evening or lower daylight. This may cause serious injury since resolution is very poor. Camera lens is not dirty or scratched

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NHTSA #: 11220533
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FireFiled: May 2019

Electrical fire within the driver door. A fire started while vehicle was parked outside and off at mall in toledo, ohio. Weather had been rainy.

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NHTSA #: 11208525
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2025

Car battery died 3 times. Bought new battery after it being towed 2 times. Door handle had to be replaced labor and costs over one thousand dollars.

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NHTSA #: 11636200
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2022

Actuator Assy., Fuel Lid (FUEL FILL DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR). Repeatedly locks and unlocks (making a gun shot noise loudly) every time I get in and out of the vehicle. Yes, it is available for inspection at any time.

NHTSA #: 11485674
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2019

Keyfob range reduced drastically used to be able to remote start my car from over 200ft. Now I can't even do it over 30ft. Even one of the sale men said it was a problem because he was able to start his own civic from over a 100ft.

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NHTSA #: 11209132
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda civic. While at a red light, the vehicle stalled. The gear had to quickly be shifted into park to restart the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11196878
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2025

Honda recall the 2018 civic for AC compressor shaft seal and the dealer repair the AC system 3 times and the problem was not fix. Also has a recall for a fuel pump motor but im not sure is was correct it for the old owner.

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NHTSA #: 11656975
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2024

1) Caused by faulty Body Control Module (BCM). 2) can't enter car, key fob won't unlock car. Dashboard is illuminated when car is off, I can see it through my window.

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NHTSA #: 11623284
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2024

My AC system in my 2018 Honda has now failed twice under 80000 miles. The first time the compressor and condenser were leaking and failed around 50000 miles which the dealership said was due to a new refrigerant that Honda had started using for this generation of civics. Following this repair, Honda extended the warranty for these components of the AC system.

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NHTSA #: 11606442
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: May 2024

All dashboard warning light turn on flashing at the same time causing confusing and unsecured driving

NHTSA #: 11590363
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2024

Water leaks in trunk every time it rains and stays in spare tire wheel well causing rust on spare tire, tools, etc. Also mold has presented in trunk which is another problematic issue. Honda Service Technician found wire/cable on wire harness that is not routed properly, damage to trunk seal is present from rubbing, recommended replace trunk seal and reroute cable.

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NHTSA #: 11585734
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2024

The contact is an attorney who represented the owner of a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the client had taken pain medication and fell asleep in the driver's seat with the seat heater activated. The client slept for approximately seven hours and sustained severe burns the his lumbar region.

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NHTSA #: 11574489
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2023

Last week my body control module (bcm) malfunctioned in my car. I was first alerted to this from a car alarm going off. I tried my key fob and nothing happened.

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NHTSA #: 11552022
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2023

The car makes loud noise in back near gas cap. The Honda dealer states there's a electrical gas locking mechanism gone bad and needs to be replaced. They were out of part for the fuel door latch actuator.

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NHTSA #: 11535050
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2023

I am the original owner of the above listed vehicle. The AC is not circulating cold air. I brought it in to get inspected and was told that the AC went out and has to be replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11521214
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2022

After less than 4 years, the dashboard Infotainment Screen stopped working and went blank/dark. I checked all connections and fuses with no luck. After a trip to the Honda Dealer, they quoted $1200.00 to replace the Infotainment screen.

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NHTSA #: 11490276
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2022

First it was two hoses that had issues with the AC then the condensor wasnt holding anything in so it kept leaking out and my AC still wasnt working so Honda said the Evaporator went out and said this is what Honda is known for and happens a lot. So my whole AC all these little parts kept going out and it cost me $4000 to replace all of them and to get it fixed.

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NHTSA #: 11489556
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2021

Air conditioner stopped working, blows out hot air. Dealer said condenser was leaking. Heard there was recall on some honda civics for this issue.

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NHTSA #: 11407828
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda civic. The contact stated that the low-pressure tire warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer honda of newnan (391 newnan crossing bypass, newnan, ga 30265: (678) 552-2071) where it was diagnosed with needing all 4 tires to be replaced and an alignment performed.

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NHTSA #: 11389961
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda civic. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, when warm air was entering the cab of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11329545
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2019

Several issues with the touch screen, when cold out the screen will not come on, only displays a blank white screen. This requires several restarts, screen goes blank (black) lose all controls and radio. Even after pulling over and restarting the vehicle several times, sometimes it will not come back on for miles and then comes in and out until it fully reboots.

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NHTSA #: 11281488
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2019

2018 honda civic - ex-l infotainment screen (radio, heat, navigation system, a/c, etc controls touchscreen) will flash off and on while driving including during backup camera and navigation system use. Issue is intermittent and not predictable. Honda dealership has attempted two re-flashes of the software to correct the issue with no positive result.

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NHTSA #: 11169979
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda civic. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle sputtered without warning. The vehicle was taken to lundgren honda of auburn (163 washington st, auburn, ma 01501) where it was diagnosed that a mouse chewed through the wire harness.

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NHTSA #: 11152827
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2018

The engine wiring harness cover composition is attractive to rodents. Squirrels chewed into the harness leading to loss of acceleration. The entire harness needs replacing due to the soy based wire coating.

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NHTSA #: 11149961
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2018

(4 complaints, all possibly electrical) 1) key not detected in veh error, while driving vehicle, I have the key not connected to anything and no longer in a pouch, my car beeps and says "key not detected in the vehicle) this has happened while driving on the street and freeway. It is a random occurrence but happens on a daily basis. 2) bluetooth is not clear on the person speaking to me's side.

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NHTSA #: 11110782
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2024

The standard OEM key fobs for Honda Civics, for several model years, and possibly for other Honda models, have a "feature" that seriously affects driver and passenger safety, and that cannot be disabled. If two buttons are depressed simultaneously on the key fob for a period of time, all of the windows go down and the doors unlock.

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NHTSA #: 11631307
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2024

Body control module constantly fails and begins to parasitically drain the battery of the vehicle. I've had to swap the body control module twice now after it has failed shortly after the warranty period. This is not as serious as other issue but having the battery drained at unexpected times can cause safety issues.

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NHTSA #: 11595369
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2023

Every so often, quite a few lights will come on my dash. These lights include and relate to problems with power steering, hill start assist, emissions system, traction control tire pressure, and brake system. It does not allow me to use my brake hold when this happens.

NHTSA #: 11527503
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2023

The computer board is out and on back order. I have to boost my care EVERYTIME I attempt to drive it. It has been out since January and won't be in until March 8th.

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NHTSA #: 11504047
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2021

The battery that came with this new car dies every 2 weeks for no rhyme or reason! This battery needs to be recalled it’s not right. Honda refuses to correct the problem and pretends that it passes the battery test when it should be failing the battery test.

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NHTSA #: 11416542
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2020

Vehicle will not start. The vehicle was sitting in my office parking lot the first time this happened and went to leave and the inside lights flashed and then seemed as if the battery died. Got car jumped off, took to economy honda in chattanooga, tn they checked it and said nothing was wrong and the battery was fine.

NHTSA #: 11363685
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2019

On the 1st of july 2019. After I start the car in the morning, then I put it into reverse gear to back up from the parking space. But the backup camera turns the purple screen.

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NHTSA #: 11228617
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2019

Tire pressure monitoring system comes on. Tire pressure is exactly 34/35 PSI as door panel advises. Reset the TPMS system to fix the warning.

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NHTSA #: 11209370
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2018

Honda civic 2018 manual transmission. Bumping the keychain with my knee can rotate the key in the ignition turning off the car while driving. I have a standard size key ring with a couple car keys and work/home keys.

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NHTSA #: 11163068
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2018

I purchased my car from waldorf honda on friday, february 23, 2018. Approximately 2 months after purchase, I began having trouble with the vehicle. On april 13, 2018, the red brake light began to flash as I was driving.

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NHTSA #: 11112528

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