2022 Honda Civic Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Sep 17, 2026Published Oct 15, 2026
Ranks 25th of 25 Civic years we score.
- Owner complaints
- 957
- 46 are recall notices
- Per 10,000 cars
- 43.7
- 208,619 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 2.5×
- same age, 1× is average
- Serious outcomes
- 183
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 4
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2022 Honda Civic?
Only after careful checks. Our reliability score for the 2022 Honda Civic is 64 out of 100, which rates Caution. Owners reported about 2.5 times as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 25th of the 25 Civic years we score.
The most reported problem is the steering, mostly sticking or stiffness (792 of 957 complaints). Owners also complain about adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist. 183 of the 957 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 4 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2023 scores 67.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
Cons
- About 2.5 times the problems of the average car its age
- Steering: sticking or stiffness792 complaints
- Adaptive cruise control: works on and off51 complaints
- Lane keeping assist: pulling or wandering25 complaints
How the 2022 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
| Item | Vs average | Points lost |
|---|---|---|
| Starting score | 100 | |
| Serious problems | 1.5× | −13 |
| Everyday problems | 4.7× | −8 |
| Problems in the last two years | 0.92× | −9 |
| Recalls | 1.1× | −6 |
| Score | 64 |
What Owners Report
We read all 957 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Honda Civic, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first.
Steering: sticking or stiffness
792 complaints (83%)
Sticking or stiffness, pulling or wandering and locking up. 109 of these 792 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control. In 146 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 52 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 22,000 miles.
Adaptive cruise control: works on and off
51 complaints (5%)
Problems that come and go, hard braking with nothing ahead and a feature that stopped working. 7 of these 51 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. In 14 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 6,000 miles.
Lane keeping assist: pulling or wandering
25 complaints (3%)
Pulling or wandering, the system acting on its own and a feature that stopped working. 9 of these 25 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. In 6 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 19,000 miles.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
19 complaints (2%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead, warning lights and the system not working when needed. 5 of these 19 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem.
Several warning lights at once
15 complaints (2%)
Warning lights. 1 of these 15 complaints describes a serious outcome: a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 25,000 miles.
Brakes: warning lights
12 complaints (1%)
Warning lights, unusual noises and a hard pedal or less assist.
Noise (cause not stated)
8 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises.
Windshield wipers: does not clear windshield
7 complaints (under 1%)
Does not clear windshield, ineffective clearing and a feature that stopped working. 1 of these 7 complaints describes a serious outcome: loss of visibility.
Tires: parts breaking or coming apart
6 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart, unusual noises and early wear. 2 of these 6 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control.
Airbags: no deployment in a crash
5 complaints (under 1%)
No deployment in a crash and deployment with no crash. 1 of these 5 complaints describes a serious outcome: an airbag problem.
Uneven tire wear: early wear
5 complaints (under 1%)
Early wear and pulling or wandering.
Driver-assist camera and radar: warning lights
5 complaints (under 1%)
Warning lights, wrong readings and the system acting on its own.
Seat belts: stopped working
5 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working and not closing or latching.
Body seals (water leak): water leaking in
4 complaints (under 1%)
Water leaking in.
Engine: stalling
4 complaints (under 1%)
Stalling, unusual noises and reduced power or limp mode. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Show 23 more problems
Loss of power (cause not stated)
4 complaints (under 1%)
A loss of power. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Manual transmission or clutch: failure or loss of drive
4 complaints (under 1%)
Failure or loss of drive and slipping. 3 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a tow. Median mileage when it started: about 44,000 miles.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
4 complaints (under 1%)
The car not starting and hard starting. 2 of these 4 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.
Forward collision warning: the system acting on its own
3 complaints (under 1%)
The system acting on its own and the system not working when needed.
Headlights: works on and off
3 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working.
Paint and rust: damage
3 complaints (under 1%)
Damage.
Seats: unusual noises
3 complaints (under 1%)
Unusual noises.
A/C: stopped working
2 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working and a leak.
EVAP system: a leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak and warning lights.
Cylinder head gasket failure
2 complaints (under 1%)
A failure.
Door latches: works on and off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go and not opening or unlocking. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Engine (misfire codes): rough running or misfires
2 complaints (under 1%)
Rough running or misfires and a loss of power. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: stalling or losing power while driving.
Engine failure: failure or loss of drive
2 complaints (under 1%)
Failure or loss of drive. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Engine oil leak
2 complaints (under 1%)
A leak.
Ignition coils or spark plugs: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and a failure.
Screen and audio: delayed start-up
2 complaints (under 1%)
Delayed start-up and problems that come and go.
Cruise control (adaptive not stated): stopped working
2 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working.
Phone and navigation: stopped working
2 complaints (under 1%)
A feature that stopped working.
Rearview camera: works on and off
2 complaints (under 1%)
Problems that come and go and the system acting on its own. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a crash.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
2 complaints (under 1%)
Shattering or cracking.
Tire pressure monitoring: the system not working when needed
2 complaints (under 1%)
The system not working when needed. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome.
Vibration (cause not stated)
2 complaints (under 1%)
Vibration or shudder.
Wiring, fuses or body control module: parts breaking or coming apart
2 complaints (under 1%)
Parts breaking or coming apart and damage.
Reported Once (45)
Show the 45 problems reported once
- 12V battery failure
- Airbag warning light
- Ball joints and control arms: loose
- Blower motor: works on and off
- Exterior lights: stopped working
- Exterior trim: damage
- Frontal airbags: no deployment in a crash
- Fuel economy: high fuel use
- Fuel injector: a leak
- Fuel pump: stalling
- Fuel leak
- Fumes in cabin (cause not stated)
- Instrument cluster: wrong readings
- Interior trim: unusual noises
- Key fob: not opening or unlocking
- Mirrors: damage
- Oil pressure: warning lights
- HVAC vents (crackling noise, part not named): unusual noises
- Car did not brake in a front collision (cause not stated)
- Cylinder head: shattering or cracking
- Driver-assist/steering intervention (cause not stated)
- Engine bay fire (cause not stated)
- Front side window water flow: water blocks view of side mirrors
- Fuel cap: reduced power or limp mode
- Hood hinge failure
- Lane drift requiring correction (cause not stated)
- Left wheel (dealer-diagnosed failure) failure
- Pulley: unusual noises
- Suspension, driver side front and rear failure
- Trunk lid support: does not stay open
- Under-hood fire (cause not stated)
- Valve cover gasket: a leak
- Vehicle brakes suddenly by itself (cause not stated)
- Window glass: damage
- Piston rings: damage
- Door lock actuators: stopped working
- Side blind zone alert: stopped working
- Sway bar links: unusual noises
- Stall (cause not stated)
- Struts or shocks: unusual noises
- Taillights or brake lights: water leaking in
- Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
- Valve train: damage
- Warning lights (cause not stated)
- Windshield: shattering or cracking
How the 2022 Honda Civic Compares With Other Years
The other Civic years of the 11th generation, 2022 to 2026, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Too new | – | – | 1.6 | 1 | Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead |
| 2025 | Provisional 75 | – | – | 3.5 | 2 | Steering: sticking or stiffness |
| 2024 | Good | 76 | 0.60× | 4.7 | 3 | Steering: sticking or stiffness |
| 2023 | Caution | 67 | 1.5× | 20.1 | 5 | Steering: sticking or stiffness |
| 2022 This year | Caution | 64 | 2.5× | 43.7 | 4 | Steering: sticking or stiffness |
| 2021 | Good | 78 | 0.41× | 8.1 | 4 | Steering: sticking or stiffness |
2022 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: front passenger
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA 26V332000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued May 21, 2026.
Steering
Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 24V744000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 3, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 88% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Air bags: front passenger
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA 24V064000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Feb 1, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 52% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
Steering: rack and pinion
A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA 23V704000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 19, 2023. By the third quarter of 2025, 84% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
NHTSA Investigations
Defect investigations by NHTSA that cover this model year, with what they found.
Sticky steering with momentary extra effort in Civics
ClosedNHTSA's preliminary evaluation looked at 2022-2023 Civics where steering briefly became harder, often at highway speeds. Honda traced it to stress in a steering gear wheel and uneven grease. Honda issued service bulletin 23-037. NHTSA had 13 crashes reported. In November 2023 it upgraded the case to engineering analysis EA23-003 and added the CR-V and Acura Integra.
NHTSA PE23005Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Mar 17, 2023 to Nov 30, 2023
Momentary heavy steering in Civics and CR-Vs
Led to a recallNHTSA's engineering analysis covered momentary hard steering in 2022-2024 Civics and 2023-2024 CR-Vs. NHTSA's test center reproduced it. Causes included gear wheel deformation, uneven grease and a spring load set too high. Twenty-three crashes were reported. Honda filed recall 24V-744 in October 2024 to replace the spring and add grease. NHTSA closed the case in January 2025.
NHTSA EA23003Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Nov 29, 2023 to Jan 28, 2025
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2022 Civic ratings on NHTSA.gov.
4-door FWD, Hatchback 5-door FWD and Sedan Si 4-door FWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2022 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: front passenger NHTSA 26V332000
- Steering NHTSA 24V744000
- Air bags: front passenger NHTSA 24V064000
- Steering: rack and pinion NHTSA 23V704000
On the Test Drive
- Turn the wheel fully left and right, parked and at low speed. Sticking, notches or stiffness are warning signs.
- Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
- Brake firmly from a moderate speed. A soft, hard or pulsing pedal, or a brake warning light, is a warning sign.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Steering
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane keeping assist
- 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.
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