2023 Honda Civic Type R Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,500miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive and unintendedly decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle regained normal functions shortly after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred approximately 2 months later while driving 70 MPH up an entrance ramp. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11639831, filed 2025-01, 16,500 miles“During a controlled low-speed autocross event (~55 mph entry), I applied the brake pedal firmly to decelerate for an upcoming turn. The vehicle failed to decelerate at anywhere near its rated capability. Despite full, sustained pedal application, the car would not slow adequately, departed the course, and struck a barrier, resulting in a total loss. No injuries occurred. This happened on smooth, dry pavement where 100+ other vehicles braked normally. The failed system appears to be the electronic brake control (ABS/VSA) and/or its input signaling. …”
NHTSA complaint #11761048, filed 2026-08Related service bulletins
- 10246395Nov 27, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 Civic Type Rs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the…
- 10242567Sep 11, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 Civic Type Rs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the…
- 10241869Aug 28, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 Civic Type Rs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the…
- 10240768Aug 10, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 Civic Type Rs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the…
- 10240331Jul 26, 2023Dealer Message -American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 Civic Type Rs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the…
- 10239499Jul 11, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 Civic Type Rs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the…
- 10238819Jun 27, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 Civic Type Rs with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 20% |
| 2021 | 3 | 25% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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