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2018 Honda Civic Electrical system Problems

Complaints
61about this part
Share
8%of 747 total for the year
Median mileage
11,775miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 61 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Honda Civic, 8% of the 747 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,775 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“Without warning or when I come out to my call, all the windows are rolled down, and the sunroof is open. I have been repeatedly told by the dealership that this is an operator error and that the function on my key fob must have been accidently pressed. However, this issue has happened when the key fob is nowhere near the vehicle. This issue has occurred three times at home where I keep the key fob at least 30 yards away from the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11317330, filed 2020-03, 17,000 miles

“I purchased my car from waldorf Honda on friday, february 23, 2018. Approximately 2 months after purchase, I began having trouble with the vehicle. On april 13, 2018, the red brake light began to flash as I was driving. In addition, the brake system (ABS) yellow indicator illuminated.”

NHTSA complaint #11112528, filed 2018-07, 2,000 miles

“Electric steering locked while making a left turn. As I was turning the wheel seemed to lock and then all of a sudden it went the opposite direction I was turning and I almost skidded off the road. Most of the time especially when I'm getting on the freeway, it feels like I have a little control over the steering and it feels loose. The steering also gives me problems when I pull into a parking space I can't estimate how much I have to turn the wheel.”

NHTSA complaint #11197088, filed 2019-04, 10,000 miles

“On the 1st of july 2019. After I start the car in the morning, then I put it into reverse gear to back up from the parking space. But the backup camera turns the purple screen.”

NHTSA complaint #11228617, filed 2019-07, 5 miles

“Honda Civic 2018 manual transmission. Bumping the keychain with my knee can rotate the key in the ignition turning off the car while driving. I have a standard size key ring with a couple car keys and work/home keys. They don't hang down very far but do so far enough to contact my knee when driving. When in motion, as I shift and take my foot off the gas my knee pushes on the keys. On three occasions, all on city streets so far, this push has been enough to rotate the key in the ignition and turn off the car.”

NHTSA complaint #11163068, filed 2018-12, 4,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026516%
202568%
202486%
2023177%
2022384%
20211812%
20203716%
2019378%
2018618%
201710317%
201611911%
2015287%
20143913%
20133912%
20126013%
2011169%
2010236%
2009369%
2008516%
2007676%
20061007%
2005268%
2004329%
20035110%
2002497%
2001595%
20003813%
199911835%
19988820%
1997308%
1996176%
1995126%
199421%
19932517%
19922829%
19912220%
19901820%
19891116%
1988715%
1986411%

Other parts of the 2018 Honda Civic

Steering
315 complaintsFuel system
174 complaintsOther or unknown
126 complaintsEngine
57 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsSeats
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Honda Civic

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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