2005 Honda Civic Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 316 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,218miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Honda Civic, 2% of the 316 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,218 miles.
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.
“A/c stopped working on my 2005 Honda Civic. Brought it to dealership and they said a rock hit condenser and caused the freon to leak. $900 to fix and it is not covered under my extended warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10269720, filed 2009-05, 51,000 miles“Srs internal unit failure at 79k miles. Car is 2005 Honda Civic and according to google searches and Civic forums this is a known problem with Honda vehicles (not just civics) and Honda quotes a $800+ price to repair rather than standing by their vehicles. With the srs light on, the airbags do not work, car cannot by smogged, and is a serious hazard to the drive and occupants until the expensive repair is made. Called Honda customer service and was told they would not lessen the cost, nor help cover the repair in any way.”
NHTSA complaint #10894862, filed 2016-08, 79,436 miles“The air conditioning (A/C) in the 2005 Honda Civic vp stopped working. When I went to the Honda dealership I was told that the A/C condenser in the car had a pin hole caused by a rock. I was also informed that although the part was covered by warranty it was voided by the rock. The dealership has quoted the repairs at $813.00. The car was only 2 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #10193711, filed 2007-06“My mom just bought me a 2005 Honda Civic about 6 weeks. My A/C was not blowing out cold air so it was taken to the Honda dealer ship and I found out that a pebble had hit the A/C condenser causing a leak. And its not covered under warranty. It is going to cost me about 700 dollars. Its a design flaw. I was researching on line about this happening to anyone else and there are alot. Honda should cover the cost of a new A/C condenser because of there design flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #10226485, filed 2008-05“Unwanted and unintended acceleration occurred while driving Honda Civic hybrid car on the buckhorn mountain road west of fort collins colorado. The car was only stopped by applying brute force with all my weight to the brakes. Fortunately I was able to get the car stopped on one of the few straight stretches on this narrow, gravel road. The engine raced at its highest speed. I was able to get it into park and turned off, before it caught fire. It would not return to normal idle speed, even after I restarted the engine a couple of time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10291407, filed 2009-11Related service bulletins
- 10139569May 25, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10139567May 24, 2018Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty…
- 10086306Sep 7, 2016Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment…
- 10086291Sep 7, 2016Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086288Aug 29, 2016Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their…
- 10086381Aug 23, 2016Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086308Aug 23, 2016Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086302Aug 21, 2016Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10108113Jun 16, 2015"dealer message - this is to inform you that honda service bulletin 06-015, natural gas fuel tank and fuel line inspection, has been revised to include instructions for ordering…
- 10108204Jun 2, 2015"dealer message - this is to inform you that honda service bulletin 06-015, natural gas fuel tank and fuel line inspection, has been revised to include instructions for ordering…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 18 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 1% |
| 2006 | 33 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 13 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 10 | 3% |
| 1995 | 14 | 7% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Honda Civic
129 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Honda Civic
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology