2007 Honda Civic Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026

Good

Ranks 20th of 25 Civic years we score.

Owner complaints: 1,278; 112 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars: 35.0; 332,674 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car: 0.82×; same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes: 264; crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls: 10
NHTSA crash rating: Not rated; no overall rating before 2011

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Should You Buy the 2007 Honda Civic?

Yes, with the usual checks. Our reliability score for the 2007 Honda Civic is 72 out of 100, which rates Good. Owners reported fewer problems than for the average car of the same age. It ranks 20th of the 25 Civic years we score.

The most reported problem is uneven tire wear, mostly early wear (234 of 1,278 complaints). Owners also complain about engine failure and the sun visors. 264 of the 1,278 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 10 recalls. Honda also offers 3 warranty extensions that may still apply, for hood and front fender paint cracking and paint cracking, chalking or clouding. For comparison, the 2006 scores 68 and the 2008 scores 73.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done, ask a Honda dealer about warranty extension 12-049 and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

Good reliability score of 72
Fewer problems than the average car its age
Recent complaints at or below average
No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls

Cons

Uneven tire wear: early wear234 complaints
Engine failure: shattering or cracking163 complaints
Sun visor: parts breaking or coming apart157 complaints

How the 2007 Civic Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
Item	Vs average	Points lost
Starting score		100
Serious problems	0.60×	−8
Everyday problems	1.3×	−5
Problems in the last two years	0.57×	−7
Recalls	2.2×	−8
Score		72

What Owners Report

We read all 1,278 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Honda Civic, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.

Uneven tire wear: early wear
234 complaints (18%)
Early wear, misalignment and pulling or wandering. 1 of these 234 complaints describes a serious outcome: an airbag problem. In 5 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 8 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 32,000 miles.
Engine failure: shattering or cracking
163 complaints (13%)
Shattering or cracking, a leak and a failure. 142 of these 163 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 100,000 miles.
Sun visor: parts breaking or coming apart
157 complaints (12%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, shattering or cracking and damage. 9 of these 157 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of visibility. In 27 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 41,000 miles.
Ball joints and control arms failure
141 complaints (11%)
A failure, incorrect geometry and parts breaking or coming apart. 2 of these 141 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 32,000 miles.
Hybrid battery: draining the battery
57 complaints (4%)
Draining the battery, hesitation and a loss of power. 27 of these 57 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 8 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 6 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 46,000 miles.
Hybrid system (inverter, motor, IPU): hesitation
46 complaints (4%)
Hesitation, a loss of power and a feature that stopped working. 16 of these 46 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 4 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 55,000 miles.
Paint and rust: peeling
44 complaints (3%)
Peeling, shattering or cracking and fading. Median mileage when it started: about 51,000 miles.
Tires: early wear
41 complaints (3%)
Early wear, parts breaking or coming apart and damage. 4 of these 41 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 25,000 miles.
Manual transmission or clutch: harsh or delayed shifts
37 complaints (3%)
Harsh or delayed shifts, failure or loss of drive and slipping. 12 of these 37 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 5 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 4 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 5,000 miles.
Transmission: harsh or delayed shifts
35 complaints (3%)
Harsh or delayed shifts, failure or loss of drive and rollback on starting. 11 of these 35 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. In 6 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 3 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 12,000 miles.
Brakes: loss of braking
33 complaints (3%)
Loss of braking, early wear and vibration or shudder. 10 of these 33 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of braking. In 7 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 30,000 miles.
Airbag warning light
31 complaints (2%)
Warning lights, a failure and a stored fault code. Median mileage when it started: about 88,000 miles.
Interior trim: parts breaking or coming apart
30 complaints (2%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, will not stay up and a failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 30 complaints describes a serious outcome: loss of visibility. In 10 complaints, the problem came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 22,000 miles.
Windshield wipers: works on and off
27 complaints (2%)
Problems that come and go, a feature that stopped working and not shutting off. 3 of these 27 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of visibility. Median mileage when it started: about 55,000 miles.
Airbags: no deployment in a crash
24 complaints (2%)
No deployment in a crash, deployment with no crash and a failure. 4 of these 24 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 60,000 miles.

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Steering: pulling or wandering
23 complaints (2%)
Pulling or wandering, a leak and loss of steering control. 5 of these 23 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 42,000 miles.
Wiring, fuses or body control module failure
20 complaints (2%)
A failure, problems that come and go and damage. 1 of these 20 complaints describes a serious outcome: a fire. Median mileage when it started: about 83,000 miles.
Engine mounts: parts breaking or coming apart
19 complaints (1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, a failure and vibration or shudder. Median mileage when it started: about 70,000 miles.
Engine: surging
18 complaints (1%)
Surging, stalling and rough running or misfires. 5 of these 18 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 32,000 miles.
Cooling system: a leak
15 complaints (1%)
A leak, parts breaking or coming apart and damage. 1 of these 15 complaints describes a serious outcome: being stranded. Median mileage when it started: about 85,000 miles.
Side or curtain airbags: deployment with no crash
14 complaints (1%)
Deployment with no crash, a failure and no deployment in a crash. 4 of these 14 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 83,000 miles.
A/C condenser: damage
13 complaints (1%)
Damage, a leak and a failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 13 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury. Median mileage when it started: about 18,000 miles.
Struts or shocks failure
13 complaints (1%)
A failure, unusual noises and early wear. Median mileage when it started: about 24,000 miles.
Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
13 complaints (1%)
Sudden acceleration and surging. 5 of these 13 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking. Median mileage when it started: about 38,000 miles.
Wheel bearings failure
13 complaints (1%)
A failure that needed a new part, unusual noises and rust or corrosion. Median mileage when it started: about 39,000 miles.
Noise (cause not stated)
12 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises. Median mileage when it started: about 32,000 miles.
Seat belts: locking up
11 complaints (under 1%)
Locking up, parts breaking or coming apart and sticking or stiffness. 2 of these 11 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an injury. Median mileage when it started: about 100,000 miles.
12V battery failure
10 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part and draining the battery. 2 of these 10 complaints describe a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 36,000 miles.
A/C: stopped working
10 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working, unusual noises and problems that come and go. Median mileage when it started: about 19,000 miles.
Engine overheating
8 complaints (under 1%)
Overheating. 1 of these 8 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 136,000 miles.
Poor acceleration (cause not stated)
8 complaints (under 1%)
Hesitation. 1 of these 8 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 22,000 miles.
Vibration (cause not stated)
8 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder. Median mileage when it started: about 40,000 miles.
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
7 complaints (under 1%)
Water leaking in. 1 of these 7 complaints describes a serious outcome: an injury. Median mileage when it started: about 42,000 miles.
Suspension: pulling or wandering
7 complaints (under 1%)
Pulling or wandering, a failure and vibration or shudder. Median mileage when it started: about 46,000 miles.
Stall (cause not stated)
7 complaints (under 1%)
Stalling. 6 of these 7 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 93,000 miles.
Rear suspension failure
6 complaints (under 1%)
A failure. Median mileage when it started: about 16,000 miles.
Taillights or brake lights: stopped working
6 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working, problems that come and go and a failure that needed a new part. Median mileage when it started: about 86,000 miles.
Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
5 complaints (under 1%)
No deployment in a crash, deployment with no crash and a failure. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often an airbag problem. Median mileage when it started: about 69,000 miles.
Headlights: stopped working
5 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working and damage. Median mileage when it started: about 92,000 miles.
Ignition coils or spark plugs: damage
5 complaints (under 1%)
Damage and a failure. Median mileage when it started: about 100,000 miles.
Ignition or push-button start: the car not starting
5 complaints (under 1%)
The car not starting, a failure and locking up. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start. Median mileage when it started: about 66,000 miles.
Loss of power (cause not stated)
5 complaints (under 1%)
A loss of power. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving. Median mileage when it started: about 56,000 miles.
Sway bar links failure
5 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome: loss of steering control. Median mileage when it started: about 20,000 miles.
Several warning lights at once
4 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights and problems that come and go. Median mileage when it started: about 158,000 miles.
CV axles failure
4 complaints (under 1%)
A failure and parts breaking or coming apart. 1 of these 4 complaints describes a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 49,000 miles.
Passenger airbag sensor failure
4 complaints (under 1%)
A failure, warning lights and a feature that stopped working. Median mileage when it started: about 60,000 miles.
Cylinder head: damage
4 complaints (under 1%)
Damage and parts breaking or coming apart. Median mileage when it started: about 104,000 miles.
Wheel assembly (part not stated): unusual noises
4 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises. Median mileage when it started: about 50,000 miles.
Power windows or regulator: stopped working
4 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working and a failure. Median mileage when it started: about 68,000 miles.
A/C compressor: locking up
3 complaints (under 1%)
Locking up and a failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Engine sensors or computer: stalling
3 complaints (under 1%)
Stalling, damage and a stored fault code. Median mileage when it started: about 74,000 miles.
Exterior trim: damage
3 complaints (under 1%)
Damage, parts breaking or coming apart and a failure that needed a new part. Median mileage when it started: about 20,000 miles.
Screen and audio: stopped working
3 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working and unusual noises.
Instrument cluster: wrong readings
3 complaints (under 1%)
Wrong readings.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
3 complaints (under 1%)
The car not starting and hard starting. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: a car that would not start.
Shifter or park: sticking or stiffness
3 complaints (under 1%)
Sticking or stiffness, locking up and the system acting on its own. Median mileage when it started: about 9,000 miles.
ABS: warning lights
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
CVT: failure or loss of drive
2 complaints (under 1%)
Failure or loss of drive and slipping. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Airbag inflator (rupture risk or Takata): parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart. Both describe a serious outcome, most often an airbag problem.
Blower motor failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure and a feature that stopped working.
Check engine light (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights.
Cylinder head gasket failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part.
Engine oil leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak.
Fuel economy: high fuel use
2 complaints (under 1%)
High fuel use.
Fuel filler door: not opening or unlocking
2 complaints (under 1%)
Not opening or unlocking.
Fuel leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow.
Fumes in cabin (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
A bad smell and smoke or a burning smell.
Heater: overheating
2 complaints (under 1%)
Overheating and a feature that stopped working.
Engine oil dipstick: damage
2 complaints (under 1%)
Damage.
Oil dipstick: damage
2 complaints (under 1%)
Damage.
Rear suspension (part not stated): early wear
2 complaints (under 1%)
Early wear and vibration or shudder.
Rear window: shattering or cracking
2 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking and parts breaking or coming apart. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Oxygen sensor failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure that needed a new part.
Transmission fluid leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak.
Wheel rim: cuts tire
2 complaints (under 1%)
Cuts tire and incorrect fit.
Windshield: shattering or cracking
2 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking and parts breaking or coming apart.

Reported Once (57)

Show the 57 problems reported once

Battery drain: draining the battery
Coil spring: damage
Door latches: not opening or unlocking
Engine temperature (slow warm-up): stopped working
Frame or structure: rust or corrosion
Fuel pump
Mirrors: peeling
EGR valve failure
Accelerator pedal: sticking or stiffness
Accessory drive belt: damage
Airbag impact sensor failure
Airbag sensor failure
Alleged electromagnetic exposure (cause not stated)
Belt tensioner bolt: parts breaking or coming apart
Body panels: damage
Brake light switch failure
Brake pedal switch failure
Child seat lower anchor: parts breaking or coming apart
Cruise control: sudden acceleration
Door or fender alignment: damage
Door gasket: parts breaking or coming apart
Door glass or channels: unusual noises
Door hold-open mechanism: stopped working
Door weatherstrip: parts breaking or coming apart
Drive belt: damage
Drive belt tensioner: damage
Electrical switching
Electrical system (part not stated): works on and off
Electronic throttle control: surging
Emissions readiness monitors
Fire (cause not stated)
Firewall insulation seal: unusual noises
Front suspension
Fuel tank: unusual noises
Hood prop rod: parts breaking or coming apart
Hood stops: unusual noises
Lights failure
Oil pan: shattering or cracking
Pulley bolt: parts breaking or coming apart
Side window: shattering or cracking
Side window glass or guide failure
Suspension bump stop failure
Tire valve stem: shattering or cracking
Transmission mounts: vibration or shudder
Trunk lid failure
Water pump belt tensioner: parts breaking or coming apart
Water pump pulley failure
Wheel assembly (attachment unspecified): parts breaking or coming apart
Piston rings: damage
Seats: parts breaking or coming apart
Stability control (VSA): warning lights
Starter failure
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
Timing chain or camshaft: parts breaking or coming apart
Torque converter: vibration or shudder
Valve train: parts breaking or coming apart
Windows or locks or sunroof (operate by themselves): the system acting on its own

How the 2007 Honda Civic Compares With Other Years

The other Civic years of the 8th generation, 2006 to 2011, and the years just before and after it. When two scores are less than 3.5 points apart, treat them as about the same.

Year	Rating	Score	Vs average	Per 10k cars	Recalls	Most reported problem
2012	Excellent	84	0.27×	9.7	4	Steering: loss of steering control
2011	Excellent	82	0.29×	10.5	9	Brakes: early wear
2010	Excellent	82	0.30×	13.7	8	Brakes: early wear
2009	Excellent	83	0.32×	13.3	8	Brakes: early wear
2008	Good	73	0.61×	24.7	7	Interior trim: parts breaking or coming apart
2007 This year	Good	72	0.82×	35.0	10	Uneven tire wear: early wear
2006	Caution	68	1.1×	41.1	15	Engine failure: shattering or cracking
2005	Good	78	0.37×	11.5	10	Airbag warning light

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2007 Honda Civic Recalls

A recall can cover some or all cars of this model year. Look up a specific car by its VIN at NHTSA to see which recalls are still open on it.

Air bags: inflator module
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 19V502000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jun 27, 2019. By the fourth quarter of 2020, 36% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 19V378000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 16, 2019. By the fourth quarter of 2020, 49% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 18V268000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Apr 26, 2018. By the third quarter of 2019, 85% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA 17V545000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Aug 31, 2017. By the first quarter of 2019, 94% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 17V030000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Jan 10, 2017. By the second quarter of 2018, 70% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: inflator module
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA 16V346000 Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 24, 2016. By the first quarter of 2018, 64% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

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Electrical system
This failure will cause the headlights to turn off, the engine to stall, and prevent the vehicle from being restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 11V106000 Owner letter (PDF)Issued Mar 2, 2011.
Fuel system, other: tank assembly
This could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.
NHTSA 07V512000 Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 1, 2007.
Service brakes, hydraulic: wheel speed sensor/tone ring
This could cause a wheel to fall off of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
NHTSA 07V399000 Owner letter (PDF)Issued Sep 5, 2007.
Exterior lighting: switch
Failure may result in a loss of brake lights and an increased risk that the vehicle could be struck in the rear. In addition, a failed brake light switch could prevent shifting the transmission from the park position (vehicles with an automatic transmission).
NHTSA 07V402000 Owner letter (PDF)Issued Sep 5, 2007.

Honda Warranty Extensions and Programs

Repairs Honda agreed to cover or update outside a recall. Whether one applies depends on the VIN and the conditions listed. A Honda dealer can confirm.

Warranty extensionHonda 12-049
Hood and front fender paint cracking
The problem:
The factory paint on the hood and the front edge of the fenders can crack.
The fix:
A Honda dealer repairs the cracked paint for free.
Who qualifies:
The cracking must come from the factory paint process, not bird droppings or tree sap. Cars repainted after a crash or other repair are not covered. Coverage passes to later owners. Salvage or branded titles are not covered.
Coverage:
7 years from the original purchase date, with no mileage limit.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Warranty extensionHonda 14-034
Paint cracking, chalking or clouding
The problem:
The factory paint can crack or look chalky or cloudy on the hood and front fender edges. The roof, trunk and doors can look chalky or cloudy.
The fix:
A Honda dealer repairs the affected painted panels for free.
Who qualifies:
A Honda dealer inspection must find cracked, chalky or cloudy factory paint. Honda must approve each paint repair first. Rock chips, scratches, sap and bird droppings are not covered. Salvage or branded titles are not covered.
Coverage:
7 years from the original purchase date, with no mileage limit.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Warranty extensionHonda 14-058
Electric power steering (heavy steering, warning light)
The problem:
The electric power steering can stop helping, so the steering feels heavy or hard to turn. The power steering warning light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer replaces the electric power steering control unit for free.
Who qualifies:
The power steering warning light must be on with a listed steering fault stored. Cars with a salvage or branded title are not covered. The VIN must show as eligible.
Coverage:
10 years or 150,000 miles from the original purchase date, whichever comes first.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 18-052 and 20-016
Front passenger's airbag inflator
2 programs with the same terms. Which one applies depends on the VIN.
The problem:
The front passenger's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
A Honda dealer replaces the front passenger's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light must be on. A Honda dealer test must show the inflator is faulty. Only replacement inflators that fail later are covered. Open inflator recalls must be done first. Salvage or branded titles are not covered.
Coverage:
18-052: Covered until January 31, 2027.
20-016: Covered until January 31, 2030.
Bulletin 18-052 (PDF)Bulletin 20-016 (PDF)
Customer support programHonda 18-066Ended
Front passenger's airbag inflator
The problem:
The front passenger's airbag inflator can be faulty, and the airbag warning light comes on.
The fix:
While the program ran, a Honda dealer replaced the front passenger's airbag inflator for free.
Who qualifies:
The airbag warning light had to be on. A Honda dealer test had to show the inflator was faulty. Only replacement inflators that failed later were covered. Salvage or branded titles were not covered.
Coverage:
The program ended on June 30, 2026.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)
Warranty extensionHonda 13-047Ended
Uneven or rapid rear tire wear
The problem:
The rear tires can wear unevenly or too fast. The wear is diagonal or along the inner edge.
The fix:
While the program ran, a Honda dealer replaced the rear upper control arms at no charge.
Who qualifies:
The car needed diagonal or inner edge rear tire wear, or written proof of tires replaced for it. The suspension could not be modified. Tires worn by racing or other abuse were not covered.
Coverage:
The program ended. No new repair orders were taken after February 25, 2014.
Honda's bulletin (PDF)

NHTSA Investigations

Defect investigations by NHTSA that cover this model year, with what they found.

Pedestrian alert sounds on hybrid and electric vehicles
Closed
A petition asked NHTSA to apply its pedestrian alert sound rule to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. NHTSA opened a defect petition in January 2023. It lists Honda hybrids and electric cars, including Accord, Civic and CR-V hybrids. The petitioner withdrew in June 2023. NHTSA closed the case in August 2023 without a finding.
NHTSA DP22005 Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Jan 27, 2023 to Aug 7, 2023

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA gave the 2007 Civic no overall, frontal or side rating. It did rate each seat in those tests and lists the seat ratings under Rating Breakdown on its page. We show them the same way below. These tests are from before 2011, so the stars are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and newer models. See the 2007 Civic ratings on NHTSA.gov.

GX (CNG) 4-door, 2-door, 4-door and Hybrid 4-door, all with side airbags

OverallNot rated

Frontal crashNot rated

Driver seat5/5

Passenger seat5/5

Side crashNot rated

Front seat4/5

Rear seat5/5

RolloverNot rated

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2007 Civic, from its recalls, Honda's programs and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 19V502000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 19V378000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 18V268000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 17V545000
Air bags: inflator module NHTSA 17V030000
Look up the VIN at NHTSA to see all 10 recalls and which are still open.

Ask a Honda Dealer

Ask whether each of these warranty extensions applies to this VIN, and whether the work was done.

12-049: hood and front fender paint cracking
14-034: paint cracking, chalking or clouding
14-058: electric power steering (heavy steering, warning light)

On the Test Drive

Look for uneven tire wear and listen for clunks or humming that changes with speed.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

Uneven tire wear
Engine failure
Sun visors
Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All Civic Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Honda may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.