2019 Honda Civic Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 7%of 443 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,600miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Honda Civic, 7% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,600 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was recently charged for a repair to my 2019 Honda Civic type r by chapman Honda of tucson, arizona.chapman Honda incorrectly blames the repair on washing the car/engine.subsequent research into the issue shows the issue of water present in spark plug cylinders of this model vehicle have occurred globally, and has nothing to do with washing any part of the vehicle. The problem is a design flaw with this vehicle, and it is a safety issue with the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11402652, filed 2021-03, 16,000 miles“I was slightly braking because the vehicle in front of me was going to make a right turn instead of braking it started speeding making a strange noise I was able to slightly release the brake and brake again so it wouldn't hit the car in the front.”
NHTSA complaint #11362685, filed 2020-10, 12,046 miles“When driving home from work my car suddenly showed multiple errors such as emissions system problem, brake system problem, hill start problem, power steering problem , ems system problem. The car only has 14,000 miles and is a year old. The car does not shift or steer properly. Please recall this car because many others have had the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11362157, filed 2020-10, 14,500 miles“Terrible smell inside the car and outside when parked in garage after short drive. Oil dilution . Strong gasoline vapors . Gasoline mixing with oil in engine”
NHTSA complaint #11204123, filed 2019-04, 500 miles“Brand new 2019 Civic with a leaking condenser. Car has 4862miles, with all the extended warranties. Honda refused coverage even though they have not done all they can to protect such a fragile component. Was told a small pebble hit the condenser causing a leak. In 2012 Honda settled a 40million dollar class action for this very same thing on the crv and other models. On this class action they agreed to have dealerships put a metal screen to protect the condenser. Why aren't they doing this with all vehicles!?!?! Honda is straight up running a scam on it's customers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231678, filed 2019-07, 4,862 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037695Sep 25, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or…
- 11037693Sep 25, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or…
- 11036424Aug 26, 2026Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or…
- 11036408Aug 26, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire…
- 11036407Aug 26, 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire…
- 11021745Jul 29, 2025Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on inspection cover.
- 10176984Jun 23, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Accords, 2016-2019 Civics & 2017-2019 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of an oil leak at…
- 10176145May 28, 2020Dealer Message - We've noticed an unprecedented demand for A/C compressors which at times has created a backorder situation. The majority of the compressors returned were…
- 10173653Apr 3, 2020Dealer Message - We've noticed an unprecedented demand for A/C compressors which at times has created a backorder situation. The majority of the compressors returned were…
- 10158748Apr 2, 2019Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Civic 2.0Ls with a customer complaint of an oil leak. To better understand the cause of…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 16% |
| 2025 | 6 | 8% |
| 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 2019 Honda Civic
135 complaintsSteering
113 complaintsOther or unknown
63 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsForward collision avoidance
34 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsLane departure
15 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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