2019 Honda Civic Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 8%of 443 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,400miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2019 Honda Civic, 8% of the 443 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,400 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Most recently, driving along on a sunny day at about 45 MPH on a flat road. No other vehicles on the road in sight. The collision warning system beeped and flashed the warning on the dash. At the same time the system engaged the brakes momentarily before disengaging. The braking lowered my speed to about 30-35 MPH. The only conclusion I could reach was that the system mistook the shadow of a tree for an object but I have no way to know. …”
NHTSA complaint #11412861, filed 2021-04, 16,400 miles“Every time I drive at least 30-35 miles I get the mitigation, collision and acc problem ive taken the car to Honda 3 times and they are not able to figure out the problem. I've paid for them to recenter the radar sensor but that didn't work now they are requesting I replace radar for $1,500. This car has 40,000 miles on it why am I having issues already? Once I turn the car off the error message leave but once I get to the 30-35 miles it comes back up.”
NHTSA complaint #11414533, filed 2021-04, 43,000 miles“On friday, april 2nd, I was driving home on the 710 fwy on the far left lane. I was driving around 75mph and there was an object on the ground which looked like an empty potato chip bag, it wasn't anything that would have done any damage to my car but my Honda sense's collision mitigation braking system activated for no reason and alerted me to brake and started applying pressure. I had no reason to stop so I had to swerve into the shoulder lane to prevent my car from braking unexpectedly which could have resulted into a deadly collision if there was a car close behind me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11406340, filed 2021-04, 9,700 miles“I was on a state road exiting on a ramp while the vehicle was in motion driving 40 miles per hour approximately two days ago. The vehicle while in motion and accelerating stopped. The car threw me back and forth causing me to go the er the following day. Reston hospital in northern virginia. I took the car right after and dropped off at dealership for repair. Dealership is not giving me any concrete answers if the car is safe to drive again. I read online a owner of a Honda 2019 Civic same as mine had the same problem of stopping while in motion while on a highway suddenly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210146, filed 2019-05, 3,400 miles“While pulling into a parking lot at approximately 10–15 mph around sunset, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly engaged the brakes without any input from me. The abrupt braking caused all of my personal belongings inside the vehicle to be thrown forward. After pausing briefly to assess the situation, I cautiously applied light pressure to the accelerator. The vehicle responded, allowing me to slowly proceed and safely pull into a nearby parking space.”
NHTSA complaint #11754242, filed 2026-08Related service bulletins
- 10244299Oct 17, 2023Service News - If an Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven in freezing conditions, inform the customer it is likely due to snow or ice…
- 10200835Aug 31, 2021"ServiceNews Article - When returning the vehicle to the client, inform them that if the message Adaptive Cruise Control System Problem comes back on when the vehicle is driven…
- 10200833Aug 31, 2021Service Bulletin - The ACC system error message comes on while driving when outside temperatures are low/near freezing.
- 10180014Sep 14, 2020ServiceNews Article - Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving can cause the ACC, Collision Mitigation Braking System, and Road Departure Mitigation indicators to come…
- 10172917Mar 19, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) not working or a…
- 10171737Feb 20, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) not working or a…
- 10171036Jan 31, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) not working or a…
- 10170612Jan 16, 2020Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2019-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) not working or a…
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 25% |
| 2025 | 10 | 13% |
| 2024 | 17 | 13% |
| 2023 | 16 | 6% |
| 2022 | 71 | 8% |
| 2021 | 33 | 22% |
| 2020 | 24 | 10% |
| 2019 | 34 | 8% |
| 2018 | 10 | 1% |
| 2017 | 10 | 2% |
| 2016 | 8 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2019 Honda Civic
135 complaintsSteering
113 complaintsOther or unknown
63 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsEngine
33 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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