2023 Honda Civic Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 258 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2023 Honda Civic, 2% of the 258 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Report: Peeling white pearl paint on my Honda civic. The car is 3 years old and already on the hood peeling off. I-Car certified body shop looked at the car and immediately said factory defect upon testing. They have told me no primer for paint to adhere to... will force me to repaint entire hood and front bumper. Honda has unjustifiably denied warranty coverage even with paper work proof from that shop (breach of warranty legally) though the car is under 36k miles. Will mention this is my second Honda suffering peeling paint after new. …”
NHTSA complaint #11764575, filed 2026-09“Rear hatchback fills internally with water and only drains when tailgate is raised. Standing water and freeze/thaw cycle has potential to damage electrical components (taillights, rear camera, license plate light, rear defroster, rear wiper). This issue has been confirmed by Honda dealer, but they have been unable to fix it after 3 attempts.”
NHTSA complaint #11579074, filed 2024-03“Sticky steering when travelling above 25mph--both driving straight and in a turn. Must over-correct to compensate for sticky electronic steering. Trunk/hatch leaks water”
NHTSA complaint #11557640, filed 2023-11Related service bulletins
- 11031760Apr 22, 2026Service Bulletin - There is a dull creaking, rubbing, popping, or clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle while turning at low speeds potentially due to the bump stop…
- 11027811Jan 16, 2026Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2026 Civic Touring, Sport Touring & Si vehicles with a customer complaint of a rear shelf…
- 11027805Jan 5, 2026Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2026 Civic Touring, Sport Touring & Si vehicles with a customer complaint of a rear shelf…
- 11019865Jun 6, 2025Service News - From our investigation, we've found the reason could be customers are trying to pull open the fuel fill door, not realizing it's been locked by the Walk Away Auto…
- 11015016Feb 28, 2025Service Bulletin - There is a dull creaking, rubbing, popping, or clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle while turning at low speeds due to the bump stop contacting…
- 11013765Jan 30, 2025Service Bulletin - The door weatherstripping is loose or not set at the top of the door frame due to the customer grabbing the top of the door sash (to assist while entering and…
- 11013335Jan 24, 2025Service Bulletin - The door weatherstripping is loose or not set at the top of the door frame due to the customer grabbing the top of the door sash (to assist while entering and…
- 10243731Sep 28, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Civic Hatchbacks with a customer complaint of water leak from the rear hatch. Customer…
- 10242568Sep 12, 2023Service News - Several customers have reported loose or unset weatherstrips at the door sash. When a car comes in with this condition, you can successfully reinstall an undamaged…
- 10242216Sep 7, 2023Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Civic Hatchbacks with a customer complaint of water leak from the rear hatch. Customer…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 13 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 | 37 | 6% |
| 2016 | 48 | 4% |
| 2015 | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 23 | 7% |
| 2012 | 35 | 8% |
| 2011 | 10 | 6% |
| 2010 | 43 | 11% |
| 2009 | 45 | 11% |
| 2008 | 85 | 9% |
| 2007 | 70 | 6% |
| 2006 | 78 | 6% |
| 2005 | 25 | 8% |
| 2004 | 17 | 5% |
| 2003 | 26 | 5% |
| 2002 | 20 | 3% |
| 2001 | 29 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 | 26 | 6% |
| 1997 | 18 | 5% |
| 1996 | 19 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 13 | 12% |
| 1990 | 5 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 5 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2023 Honda Civic
192 complaintsLane departure
20 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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