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2010 Honda Civic Engine Problems

Complaints
19about this part
Share
5%of 397 total for the year
Median mileage
64,443miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Honda Civic, 5% of the 397 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,443 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I had working on my car for the past a month and a 1/2 replacing sensors after sensors on my transmission. I went on li e and researched other people had similar issues like jerking stalling car shutting off while driving on a major highway .I dont understand if I'm fixing what the scanner is telling me why is it its telling me the same codes repeatedly and others code I need to replace? Please help anyone.”

NHTSA complaint #11364252, filed 2020-10, 4 miles

“The car vibrates upon turing it on and engine sounds very noisy. I took it to Honda service center on route 22 in hillside and they said it was the motor mount which was replaced at a cost to me of $600.00 . They claimed there was no warranty for engine trouble available.”

NHTSA complaint #11044537, filed 2017-11, 70,000 miles

“My 2010 model year Honda Civic with the 1.8l r18a1 4-cyl engine will not maintain its normal engine operating temperature during the cold winter months. The engine takes a considerable amount of time to warm up, whether it is idling in the driveway or being driven in the city/highway. This problem is especially noticeable when using the heat to warm up the car. If I try to use the defrost setting, the car will not reach its normal operating temperature and the air being blow out is lukewarm. …”

NHTSA complaint #11300222, filed 2020-01, 73,000 miles

“Dealership bought used car catches fire after just two days of purchase: I bought a used car with no warranty on it from a local dealership exactly two days ago. While driving on the second day of purchase, the car suddenly shut down and fumes started to come out of the car right and as I stopped the car on the side of the road, flames began to flicker out of the engine bay and within a minute or so, the entire car was engulfed in fire! I was able to call 911 and get out of the car in time, but the car's gone, completely. …”

NHTSA complaint #11413457, filed 2021-04, 87,000 miles

“My car has 65000 miles and everytime while reversing there is a knocking sound and heavy vibrations. Also when turning right it has some vibrations and knocking sounds. I found out that it is the passenger side engine mount that has failed. I did some research and found out that this is a normal trend for 8th gen Honda Civic's. I don't know why Honda doesn't do a recall to fix this issue, they are doing one for their airbags already, why not add this too. This is a major safety hazard and a major accident just waiting to happen.”

NHTSA complaint #10956673, filed 2017-02, 65,000 miles

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026516%
202568%
202443%
202383%
2022111%
202153%
2020136%
2019337%
2018578%
20176611%
2016959%
2015318%
2014238%
2013227%
2012327%
201174%
2010195%
2009277%
200815617%
200717014%
200622716%
2005144%
2004103%
200382%
2002172%
2001192%
200041%
1999144%
199831%
199731%
199621%

Other parts of the 2010 Honda Civic

Air bags
96 complaints
Brakes
90 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaints
Body and structure
43 complaints
Other or unknown
38 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Steering
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Wheels
12 complaints
Engine cooling
10 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