2005 Honda Civic Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 316 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Honda Civic, 4% of the 316 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Filled fuel tank on my way to work, after driving to work on the freeway could smell fuel, thought it could just be residual on my hands since I just filled up. Went to lunch and smelled fuel again only stronger now, when I backed out of the parking space to return to work I noticed a large wet spot under my car, got out and looked under my car, could see bottom of fuel tank was wet. …”
NHTSA complaint #11001576, filed 2017-06, 184,400 miles“Recently I've been smelling gas fumes from under my car every time I have the door open and it seems like it's coming from under the car. But I noticed a few days ago that it's getting worse because I could smell it inside the cabin of my car. Last night I have the windows closed and as I opened my door today september the 11th 2020, the odor was so strong fumes of fuel. Can't this be one of the reason for a car to get a recall? Exposed fuel inside the cabin is dangerous, isn't it? …”
NHTSA complaint #11354463, filed 2020-09, 20 miles“I would drive on the freeway and my temperature gauge would fluctuate and return to normal. I investigated the matter online and found other owners of the same car had the same problems with the thermostat needing to be replaced so I intended to buy a new one. Then when I would hit bumps in the road my electronics would malfunction. The radio (not cd) would turn off. I would have to turn in back on. Then on 10/23/2011 I merged onto the freeway traveling at approximately 45 MPH and accelerating normally. There was traffic so I could not accelerate very fast. …”
NHTSA complaint #10432763, filed 2011-10, 155,000 miles“Gas cap cover release cable - quit working. Had to remove cable at the gas cap cover by way of the trunk. Now the cover stays open and won't shut. Honda dealership wants $225.00 to fix. There should be a secondary way to open and close the cover that bypasses the cable. The cable should not be the only way to open and close the cover for the gas cap.”
NHTSA complaint #10587617, filed 2014-05, 108,000 miles“2005 Honda Civic ex automatic choke comes on every time you start the car --even if you don't need it. After it comes on, you can't shut it off manually. Not only does the choke needlessly come on, but it comes on at an RPM that is too high. It needlessly burns fuel, but also presents a safety problem and causes you to loose control of the car. Honda is refusing to fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10346948, filed 2010-08, 57,600 milesRelated recalls
- 07V512000Nov 1, 2007On certain compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the cng tank may be heated unevenly…Covers: Honda Civic 1998–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10108021Feb 10, 2017"service bulletin - for vehicles with sci compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks, honda is no longer replacing the fuel tank and solenoid valve altogether. If you replace the…
- 10086881Oct 4, 2016Service bulletin - the fuel gauge does not work and the low fuel indicator blinks with fuel in the tank. The pcm may need to be replaced.
- 10211563Mar 18, 2016American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2005 Civics with fuel pump issues that require the fuel pump to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of the issue, AHM would…
- 10192978Mar 18, 2016Background American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 Accords & CR-Vs with evidence of fuel leak from the fuel tank to the fuel pump connection. To fully understand…
- 10087963Mar 18, 2016Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2005 civics with fuel pump issues that require the fuel pump to be replaced. To fully understand the cause of the…
- 10075328Mar 18, 2016Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10108038Jun 24, 2015"service bulletin - for vehicles with sci compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks, honda is no longer replacing the fuel tank and solenoid valve altogether. If you replace the…
- 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…
- 10108481May 7, 2015"service bulletin - the fuel tank in all honda natural gas vehicles must be inspected for deterioration or damage every 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is a…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 14 | 18% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 10 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 | 31 | 13% |
| 2019 | 135 | 30% |
| 2018 | 174 | 23% |
| 2017 | 34 | 6% |
| 2016 | 30 | 3% |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 | 13 | 4% |
| 2013 | 17 | 5% |
| 2012 | 25 | 5% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 12 | 3% |
| 2008 | 14 | 2% |
| 2007 | 19 | 2% |
| 2006 | 19 | 1% |
| 2005 | 12 | 4% |
| 2004 | 18 | 5% |
| 2003 | 20 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 51 | 5% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 11 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 7 | 6% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 7 | 10% |
| 1988 | 7 | 15% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1986 | 3 | 9% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 2 | 40% |
| 1983 | 7 | 78% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTires
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