2010 Honda Civic Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 397 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Honda Civic, 3% of the 397 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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 condenser unit in my 2010 Honda Civic ex has expired. I took it in for an oil change a little over a week ago, and ever since then, the A/C hasn't worked. I returned to the dealer this morning and the service guys insisted that the condenser was puntured by road debris. The manufacter warranty won't cover the cost to repair the damage, nor will my easy care insurance cover it. I purchased this car 7 1/2 months ago brand new.”
NHTSA complaint #10355303, filed 2010-09, 10,700 miles“My new Honda Civic (2010) has had two episodes of random, unpredictable engine revving, the engine revs as if I were going 60 miles an hour and then suddenly somehow went into first gear. The first time it happened the car did accelerate and I hit a snow bank as I was pulling into my driveway. The second time it happened I was going around 35 miles per hour, the engine revved, but the car didn't accelerate. I am taking the car to the dealer tomorrow. It is very scary.”
NHTSA complaint #10316943, filed 2010-03, 350 miles“While my wife was waiting in line at a fast food drive thru lane, steam was noticed coming from under the hood. The vehicle was immediately parked. A quick inspection showed the engine compartment to be extremely clean. A small amount of moisture was noticed on the inside of the hood and next to the AC compressor. The vehicle was towed to the agency and left overnight. When I called the next morning, I was informed that the compressor was failing and that they recommended to have the compressor replaced for $995. …”
NHTSA complaint #10465752, filed 2012-07, 41,529 miles“My 2008 Civic ex l condenser was damaged by a road side debris/stone. I took it to my Honda dealer and was informed this is not covered under warranty the to repair would be $725.00 or I could take it to my insurance company see if they will cover the cost. However, I called Honda canada since they are so many complaints on the same issue [ design flaw ]. Honda canada gave me same song and dance the dealer gave me and admitting it is a design flaw. This is our 7th Honda product but I will not go back to Honda any more. …”
NHTSA complaint #10330822, filed 2010-05, 59,500 miles“During my daughter's 5-hr drive to college in her 2010 Honda Civic (~ 3500 miles on it), the car's A/C abruptly quit working. After checking over the internal controls to make sure she didn't have a wrong setting, she took the vehicle to a Honda dealership for inspection and found that the condenser had a hole in it apparently from a foreign object (rock). Upon further internet research, I discovered this situation was not a rare occurrence. There are hundreds if not thousands of complaints listed on the internet of this exact same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10346917, filed 2010-08, 3,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10034885Nov 24, 2010Honda vehicle: engine oil leak at the cylinder head cover. There is paint overspray in the gasket groove of the cylinder head cover.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 10 | 3% |
| 2009 | 12 | 3% |
| 2008 | 55 | 6% |
| 2007 | 74 | 6% |
| 2006 | 151 | 11% |
| 2005 | 19 | 6% |
| 2004 | 16 | 5% |
| 2003 | 37 | 7% |
| 2002 | 31 | 4% |
| 2001 | 64 | 6% |
| 2000 | 47 | 16% |
| 1999 | 30 | 9% |
| 1998 | 53 | 12% |
| 1997 | 25 | 7% |
| 1996 | 27 | 9% |
| 1995 | 7 | 4% |
| 1994 | 9 | 7% |
| 1993 | 13 | 9% |
| 1992 | 6 | 6% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 6 | 7% |
| 1989 | 8 | 12% |
| 1988 | 4 | 9% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 3 | 9% |
| 1985 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2010 Honda Civic
96 complaintsBrakes
90 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaintsBody and structure
43 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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