2018 Honda Civic Engine Problems
28 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (28)
1.Component or System Failure: •What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? •The air conditioning (AC) system in my 2018 Honda Civic has malfunctioned. Initially, the AC compressor failed and was replaced under warranty in 2018.
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Engine failure while driving down the highway. Was able to safely get off the highway without being able to accelerate. Car was towed to the Honda dealership where all the maintenance has been done.
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Poor acceleration after stop, then twice again car loss power, I almost get into an accident due to this.
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The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated and the vehicle started to idle very rough. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda civic. The contact stated that when driving at 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle stalled and smoke emitted from under the hood.
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Oil dip stick smell like gas going inside the oil car lack power I noticed it in cold weather we are having in ca state a loud whirling engine noise coming from top of engine dip stick show more then what I first started with when I change oil 3k miles b4 it stall out on me 2 times in the last 3month I live in aguanga ca temp fell to 29 degrees for the last couple month winter weather with snow
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Oil diluted with fuel (3/4" above the full mark on the dipstick) - this is a problem with honda's 1.5 turbo engine (civic, crv). Others with this issue have reported their vehicles stalling while driving at 70 MPH -- definitely a safety issue.
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At 4400 miles on the 2018 civic hatchback 1.5 l (approx 4 mos) the vehicle lost power momentarily while accelerating at about 30 MPH and had a strong gas smell in the cabin. A check of the oil showed that it was extremely overfilled when previous checks did not. Honda dealer (ide honda, rochester, ny) replaced the oil and offered no corrective action or information.
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The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and was jump-started several times. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated.
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Loss of power during drive. Hesitation while acceleration and check engine light on. Unable to accelerate.
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Strong smell of fuel in the cabin due to known Honda oil dilution associated with the 1.5 turbo engine. Honda has a “fix” for issue but states only cold weather states are affected. Our 2018 Honda Civic has had this issue for over 2 years now.
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This car's evaporator is defective. Evaporator failure left many individuals, including myself, without air conditioning. In California, where I live, the temperature can rise above 100 degrees.
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There is fuel leaking into engine oil and thinning it out. My mechanic said there's a software issue causing it but a recall hasn't happened for it. It's hurting my car performance and making my car speed up faster even when breaking.
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Water leakage from the engine bay that damages coil packs and spark plugs. Coil pack seal is not durable enough to repel water once its introduce from the hood scoop.
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Driving on the highway and my check engine light starting to flash. I experienced loss of power and hesitation during acceleration. I got home and scanned my computer and it returned P0304.
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The a/c evaporator has apparently stopped working. The condensor had to be replaced because it was not manufactured to specifications, and a recall was generated. I am of the opinion that the same thing has happened to the evaporator, as this is a part that should not have failed.
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10/16/2020 I was driving my 2018 honda civic lease vehicle with 20,099 miles still under honda bumper to bumper warranty.
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Changed the oil for the second time ~12,300 miles on my 2018 honda civic ex hatchback with the CVT and drained 5 quarts of oil/fuel out of the engine. (only holds ~3.7qts. Had a very strong gas smell to the oil.
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My car just last saturday has started draining light blue fluid,and I was told it it the vehicle's engine block. The dealership I brought the car to says that honda sent a notice to honda owners for this make and model within a specific year range because of the problems in its engine block. Honda did extent the warranty to 10 years from the original purchase date.
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Suspected oil dilution... Recent dealership oil change, less than a week later, the volume of "oil" was approx. 1/2 inch over the top of the dip stick measurement section.
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my AC in blowing hot air on one side and cool air on the other side
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The engine light pops up on the dashboard stating an “emissions” issue. When scanned, it says that the fuel pump is malfunctioning.
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Clutch failure resulting in a non-moveable vehicle in heavy traffic
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While driving at 50 MPH on the right lane of the saw mill parkway the engine suddenly stopped running. The car came to a halt in the right lane. It was immovable.
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AC was working normal when all of sudden driver side started blowing hot air and passenger side some what cold.driving on surface street.
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First oil change at 4965mi. Indicates odor of gasoline coming from the oil dipstick in the engine compartment.
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2018 honda civic hatchback, gasoline smell in cabin occurred on 8/16/2019. 1.5l oil dilution could be cause of issue.
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Fuel smell in engine oil and engine oil is over filled on dipstick not long after oil change possibly due to fuel dillution into oil
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