2007 Honda Civic Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 170about this part
- Share
- 14%of 1,204 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 170 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Honda Civic, 14% of the 1,204 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the engine stalled, fumes appeared from under the hood. The car just died in the middle of the highway. We thought we were going to get hit by speeding cars coming from behind. We had to to l tow it to a mechanic and he informed me that the engine block was cracked. At first I didn't believe him, but then another mechanic told me the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #11388393, filed 2021-01, 170,000 miles“When I bought the car it had a blown head gasket. It was fixd, but yesterday the car died on freeway and temp guage shot up. After looking at oil dipstick, it was completely gone. It melted. I had an oil change on the 14th. Could they have forgot to put new oil in? What would cause my car to just die?”
NHTSA complaint #11269406, filed 2019-10, 228,000 miles“Engine block- engine block cracked causing my to leak fluids and have my car overheat instantly while driving. Honda issues a ten year warranty on the engine block but my car is five months past due of the warranty. Honda knew that its engine block was flawed and refuses to fix it even though I could have been seriously hurt or even killed because of this defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11051732, filed 2017-12, 104,000 miles“Driving to work on expressway when engine began bucking and losing power. Fortunately, I was able to safely get off road and get to a service center where they diagnosed a lateral crack in the block. The car has 84,100 miles on odometer and is in otherwise excellent condition. The replacement of the engine costs $7,600 and I have paid for it. Looking for guidance on some recovery from Honda. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11203393, filed 2019-04, 84,100 miles“As im driving down the eastern coast on the highway when I noticed my car started to over heat and was severly leaking engine coolant. An attempt to refill only resulted in the coolant pouring out from under the engine. This left me stranded in the middle of nowhere with no car and very little money. My car has still been unfixed by Honda.”
NHTSA complaint #10933673, filed 2016-12, 142,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10118515Sep 19, 2017Dealer message - Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper…
- 10118211Sep 19, 2017Dealer message - Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper…
- 10115839Aug 17, 2017Dealer message - Beginning August 29, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will require proper engine…
- 10099946Dec 4, 2015"service news article - is the mil on with dtc p0606 (ecm/pcm processor malfunction)? Check for aftermarket spark plugs that include a built-in capacitor; they can cause…
- 10115201Jan 9, 2015Service bulletin - On some 2006-08 and early production 2009 Civics, the engine (cylinder) block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. To increase customer…
- 10115799Dec 9, 2014Service bulletin - On some 2006?08 and early production 2009 Civics, the engine (cylinder) block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating. To increase customer…
- 10052477May 1, 2013Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 16% |
| 2025 | 5 | 7% |
| 2024 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 | 8 | 3% |
| 2022 | 11 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 13 | 6% |
| 2019 | 33 | 7% |
| 2018 | 57 | 8% |
| 2017 | 66 | 11% |
| 2016 | 95 | 9% |
| 2015 | 31 | 8% |
| 2014 | 23 | 8% |
| 2013 | 22 | 7% |
| 2012 | 32 | 7% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 19 | 5% |
| 2009 | 27 | 7% |
| 2008 | 156 | 17% |
| 2007 | 170 | 14% |
| 2006 | 227 | 16% |
| 2005 | 14 | 4% |
| 2004 | 10 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 17 | 2% |
| 2001 | 19 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 14 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 Honda Civic
246 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
212 complaintsAir bags
156 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
104 complaintsEngine cooling
74 complaintsTires
73 complaintsBody and structure
70 complaintsElectrical system
67 complaintsWheels
55 complaintsBrakes
43 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsSteering
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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