2023 Honda Civic reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2023 Honda Civic — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 327
- 327 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 191 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 32 reported crashes · 19 injuries
What owners report fails — 2023 Honda Civic
- STEERING 191
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
- LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST 15
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13
- SERVICE BRAKES 13
4 recalls on record for the 2023 Honda Civic
- NHTSA 24V859000 · 2025 · SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- NHTSA 24V744000 · 2024 · STEERING Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 23V704000 · 2023 · STEERING:RACK AND PINION A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- NHTSA 23V430000 · 2023 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2023 Honda Civic
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2023 Honda Civic units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Honda Civic reliable?
NHTSA has 327 consumer complaints on record for the 2023 Honda Civic and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (191 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2023 Honda Civic units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Civic?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (191), electrical system (15), lane departure: assist (15), unknown or other (13). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2023 Honda Civic?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.