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Honda Civic Type R

Safety Grade: B
34
Total Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top Issues

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
STEERING
5
POWER TRAIN
4
ENGINE
3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
AIR BAGS
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDIT
1
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
1

Recent Complaints

2021 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While operating my 2021 Honda Civic Type R (VIN: [XXX] ) in high-ambient temperatures (approximately 95°F), the vehicle experienced a sudden and total loss of motive power during acceleration while exiting a busy intersection. This resulted in an immediate engine stall in the path of oncoming traff...
2021 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While operating my 2021 Honda Civic Type R (VIN: [XXX] ) in high-ambient temperatures (approximately 95°F), the vehicle experienced a sudden and total loss of motive power during acceleration while exiting a busy intersection. This resulted in an immediate engine stall in the path of oncoming traff...
2025 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R — STEERING
I’ve been having some strange steering issues with my car. It feels like I’m driving something with a bent frame, especially when I go over 40 mph. The front driver’s side wheel pulls to one side, and sometimes it feels like the rug is being pulled out from under me. It really freaks me out....
2025 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R — STEERING
On November 8, 2025,at approximately 9:00 a.m. , I was driving on the freeway at approximately 60 to 65 mph. All of a sudden the steering wheel stiffened and locked up and car pulled to right, at same time the engine malfunction light flashed on. This lasted for a moment then steering felt normal ...
2021 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R — ENGINE
Misfire in cylinder 4 led to head gasket failure. The problem was diagnosed at the dealership, and there is an active TSB for this issue - however my vehicle is not covered.
2023 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R — SERVICE BRAKES
The engine is making a knocking noise, but there’s no code or check engine light. The noise is more pronounced when the vehicle is idling and when you apply and release the brakes. Start the car, let it warm up on idle, open the oil cap, apply the brakes, and then release them. The noise becomes l...
2020 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The navigation on the civic would reset and cut out for no reason and sometimes takes a long time to come back on or it never reboots and the screen stays black until you have to turn off the car and wait and then turn it back on. My experience was I was on a trip 2 hours away and I had my family i...
2021 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Entertainment system turns on and off while driving suspected bad alternator.
2019 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Honda has sent this recall notice in Feb 2024 and again in Jan 2025. I am unable to get it fixed and remedy. I am getting the run around that parts are not available. I called back in Oct 2024 and was put on a wait list. I called again 2/6/2025 and was told the same thing. I am trying to be proac...
2023 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive and unintendedly decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle regained normal functions shortly after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable...

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