2025 Honda Civic Problems

What owners report

Owners of this 2025 Honda Civic most often describe steering that sticks, binds, or feels stiff, and some say their VIN was not covered by the steering recall. Other common reports include unexpected automatic braking from driver-assist systems, lane-keeping assist that jerks or overcorrects, and rough idling or sudden power loss. Most reports list no mileage, and some describe failures that came on without any warning lights.

1. 1
   Steering

   Steering sticks, binds, or feels stiff

   • 15 complaints (19%)
   • median 38,000 mi at 1.7 yrs old (3 state mileage, few)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2025–2026

   Owners describe steering that suddenly sticks, binds, or feels stiff, and some say small corrections become hard at highway speeds. Some report the wheel not returning to center or sitting off-center, and some say it stuck after lane-keeping assist was used. Dealers reportedly diagnosed a faulty steering rack or gearbox. Some complaints say the VIN was not covered by the steering recall, and a dealer reportedly wanted to charge the full replacement cost. Where mileage is listed, reports range from about 2,900 to 54,000 miles, and some describe the stickiness at highway speeds or getting worse with speed.

   Recall 24V744000

   What to check: While parked, turn the wheel fully left and right and feel for stiffness, binding, or uneven resistance, then test it at low and highway speeds. Ask whether recall 24V744000 has been completed, and check the VIN with the NHTSA recall lookup, since some owners say their VIN was not covered.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “My car is experiencing steering problem- it is sticking and makes it hard to steer, I took it to get diagnosed today and I was told I need a new steering gear box because it is faulty. This is a common recall for the year make and model car I have and I was told that my vin number doesn’t not have any recall yet it is still experiencing the same exact problem as the recall. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11731726, filed 2026-04

   “My 2025 civic presents the dangerous defect for sticky steering from the recall already placed on models 2022 to 2025 under recall 24V-744 but my VIN number is not listed so the dealer wants to charge me the full replacement cost . Please help me include my VIN to this well know and dangerous recall. I have kids and I can't drive them in this car with this problem and I don't have the means to pay the cost of replacing the parts of a well know manufacturer defect. PLEASE HELP ME!!”

   NHTSA complaint #11744705, filed 2026-06
2. 2
   Forward collision avoidance

   Unexpected automatic braking from driver assist

   • 9 complaints (12%)
   • median 6,555 mi at 0.9 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
   • filed 2025–2026

   Owners describe the car braking suddenly or sharply, often on open roads with no vehicle in front, sometimes while adaptive cruise control or the collision warning was active. Some say the display showed a vehicle, motorcycle, or semi that was not there before the brakes were applied. Some report near rear-end events, including a case where a truck behind had to brake hard. Some say the dealer could not find a cause or refused to address it. Where mileage is given, reports fall between about 6,000 and 10,000 miles, and reports often mention highway speeds or cruise control.

   What to check: On a test drive with adaptive cruise control set on a highway, watch for unexpected braking or collision warnings on the instrument cluster. Ask whether the forward collision system has been diagnosed, and request any dealer repair records for it.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “When traveling with cruise control enable the vehicle random slams on the brakes by itself even when their is no vehicle present in front. This has happened mutiple times on the highway and interstate. It has almost gotten me rearened from a vehicle deiving behind me. This is extremely dangerous. I made the dealership aware of the issue and they refused to address it.”

   NHTSA complaint #11648625, filed 2025-03

   “While utilizing adaptive cruise control in clear weather, the system will harshly brake when there are no obstacles or vehicles ahead. I have almost been rear ended on numerous occasions due to unexpected braking while at highway speeds. I have not gone to the dealership yet, but intend to do so. During these braking events there are no other warning lights, and no other visual or audio alerts.”

   NHTSA complaint #11683272, filed 2025-08
3. 3
   Other or unknown

   Recall repair parts not available yet

   • 8 complaints (10%)
   • median 1,567 mi at 0.5 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2024–2025

   Owners describe receiving notices for the fuel system recall 24V763000 or the steering recall 24V744000, but the repair parts were not yet available at the dealer. Some say a VIN lookup confirmed the parts were unavailable and that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for the repair. Waitlists are mentioned, and a dealer reportedly said the recall was not important. Most of these reports say the car had not yet failed. Where mileage is listed, it is about 1,600 miles, and most of these reports do not give a mileage.

   Recall 24V763000Recall 24V744000

   What to check: Before buying, look up the VIN on the NHTSA recall site for recalls 24V763000 and 24V744000, and ask the dealer whether parts are in stock. Ask for written confirmation of a scheduled repair date, since complaints describe long waits for parts.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “There are two recalls for my vehicles numbers 24V-763, and 24V-744. The dealerships has had me on a waitlist. Im concered about the safety pf driving my vehicle, especially since i have a baby. Is my vehicle safe to operate? The dealership told me the recall isnt important and they dont have availability on parts to fix the issues. I need a vehicle that is safe to operate. Iv also had other issues with the car that i have filed a separate complaint about.”

   NHTSA complaint #11648626, filed 2025-03

   “The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the recall part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Additionally, an appointment was scheduled with the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V763000 (Fuel system Gasoline). …”

   NHTSA complaint #11649508, filed 2025-03, 1,567 miles
4. 4
   Lane departure

   Lane-keeping assist jerks or overcorrects

   • 5 complaints (6%)
   • typically at 1.5 yrs old
   • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2026

   Owners describe lane-keeping assist steering the car abruptly, sometimes to the left, even when the car did not need correcting. Some report the camera-only system drifting within the lane or losing lane tracking without warning. Some say the steering wheel became sticky or lost effective control while lane-keeping was active, and some of these reports describe a spin-out or crash afterward. Mileage is generally not listed, and some reports describe the system acting on highways or in rainy conditions.

   What to check: On a test drive, use lane-keeping on a straight highway and watch for sudden steering corrections or drift within the lane. Ask the dealer to check the lane-keeping and steering systems for stored warnings, and check the VIN for open steering recall 24V744000.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “During normal driving in rainy conditions, I experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of vehicle control involving steering behavior. At the time of the incident, the lane-keeping/driver-assist system was active, and I had both hands on the steering wheel while actively controlling the vehicle. Without any prior warning lights, dashboard messages, or alerts, the vehicle suddenly began to behave abnormally and unexpectedly pulled/dragged. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11739895, filed 2026-05

   “I am filing a formal safety-related complaint regarding my 2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid and the performance of its driver assistance systems. This vehicle uses a camera-only driver assist and lane keeping system. I previously owned a 2018 Honda Civic Touring that used both radar and camera. The earlier radar+camera system performed significantly better, maintained the lane more accurately, and provided smoother, more predictable behavior. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11709602, filed 2026-01
5. 5
   Fuel system

   Rough idle, stalling, or sudden power loss

   • 6 complaints (8%)
   • typically at 1.1 yrs old
   • filed 2025–2026

   Owners describe rough idling, stalling, or the engine shutting off while driving, often with no warning lights beforehand. A dealer reportedly confirmed misfires and replaced fuel injectors and spark plugs. Others describe a surge or hesitation when accelerating from a stop, and a sudden complete loss of engine power in traffic. A report says the problem persisted after dealer inspections, and the vehicle was not repaired. Mileage is given only for the rough-idle reports, about 2,000 and 9,000 miles, while the surge reports describe acceleration from a stop.

   2 related service bulletins

   What to check: During a test drive, check for a smooth idle at a stop and steady acceleration from a stop, and note any check-engine or fuel-pressure warnings. Ask whether any dealer action for fuel-rail pressure code P0087 has been performed on this car.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Vehicle experienced sudden and complete loss of engine power while driving in active NYC traffic. Without any warning lights or prior symptoms, the engine shut off mid-motion, the accelerator became unresponsive, and the car stopped moving in the middle of a busy roadway. I lost all propulsion and had to activate hazard lights while stuck in live traffic. This created a severe safety hazard for me and surrounding vehicles. The vehicle could not be safely moved, and no police or roadside support was able to reach me for over an hour. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11704419, filed 2025-12

   “The engine and electrical/power train system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to stall, shut off, and shake without warning. The failure results in complete loss of power and inability to move the vehicle. This defect has occurred multiple times and has been inspected by the dealership over five occasions, but the problem has not been fixed.”

   NHTSA complaint #11710604, filed 2026-01

Buying note. For a 2025 Civic, check the VIN for open recalls and ask for written confirmation of when recall work will be done, since some complaints describe parts not being available. On a test drive, check steering effort, driver-assist braking, and idle smoothness, since these are the areas most often described in complaints.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.