Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
2007 Honda Civic — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2011 to Dec 2017
The most reported issue is suspension problems (161 complaints). 48 complaints involved crashes. 9 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (9)
NHTSA Campaign: 18V268000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V502000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V378000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V545000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V030000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V346000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
NHTSA Campaign: 07V399000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE USE OF ROAD SALT IS PREVALENT. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH THIS CONDITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEEL BEARING TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BEARING TO FAIL.
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR ABS SENSORS AND WHEEL BEARINGS FOR DAMAGED PARTS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
NHTSA Campaign: 07V402000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND HYBRID (CNG) VEHICLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. OVER TIME, SOME OF THIS EXTRA GREASE MAY DRIP ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING THE SWITCH TO FAIL.
Risk: 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).
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVERTHE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
NHTSA Campaign: 07V512000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 1203)
Engine →11 issues
Your engine block has cracked, causing coolant to leak out. An ASE-certified mechanic confirmed the defect. Your car will need a complete engine replacement, which costs $5,000–$6,000 to fix.
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Your engine has a cracked engine block. This is a serious structural problem with the main body of your engine that can lead to coolant leaks, loss of power, or complete engine failure. The fix will require either engine repair or a complete engine replacement.
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Your engine block has developed a crack, which has been confirmed by an independent mechanic. Your car overheats regularly, putting your safety at risk. The problem started suddenly in December 2021 without any prior warning signs. Fixing this will likely require engine block repair or replacement.
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Your engine block is cracked, which can cause coolant leaks, overheating, and potential engine failure. This issue has been reported by other owners of similar model years. Fixing this will likely require engine block replacement or repair.
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Your 2007 Civic may have a cracked engine block due to a known casting defect that Honda acknowledged through a warranty extension on certain models. Honda extended the warranty to 10 years for affected vehicles, but your car is now 5 years past that expiration date, so Honda won't cover the repair. A cracked engine block can cause catastrophic engine failure and will require replacing the entire engine block.
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Your engine block is cracked and leaking coolant directly into cylinders 3 and 4, which can cause the engine to overheat, lose power, or fail completely. This is a known issue affecting 2006-2009 Honda Civics. The fix will require engine block replacement or professional repair to seal the leak.
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Your 2007 Civic may have an engine block defect covered under Honda service bulletin 1048, which could cause the engine block to crack even without overheating. A Honda dealership has recommended a full engine replacement, which is expensive. This defect may qualify for warranty coverage or a recall, especially if your VIN starts with "1HG," and you should contact Honda directly to ask about your eligibility before paying out of pocket.
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Your car's engine block is leaking coolant, which is causing your engine to overheat. You may notice coolant dripping under the car or see the temperature gauge climbing into the hot zone. The leak is coming from the engine block itself and will need to be repaired to prevent engine damage.
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Your engine has developed a crack in the engine block at 130,000 miles. This is a serious internal engine failure that will require professional inspection and likely engine replacement or rebuild.
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Your engine block has developed a crack on the front lower passenger side, behind the catalytic converter. You may notice blue coolant pooling under your car and dried coolant spray underneath from the crack. If this leak goes undetected, your engine could overheat rapidly while driving since a significant amount of coolant can escape in just an hour.
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Your car's engine block has cracked, which is a serious structural problem with the engine itself. This typically happens due to age, overheating, or freeze damage and can lead to coolant leaks, overheating, and eventually engine failure. Fixing this usually requires engine replacement or a full rebuild, which is a major repair.
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Power Train,engine,fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your engine block cracked, causing all the coolant to leak out of the water jacket. Your car overheated while you were driving at highway speeds, but no warning lights appeared on your dashboard. The manufacturer is refusing to inspect the vehicle. Repair will likely require engine block replacement or welding, along with a complete coolant system refill and inspection.
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Suspension,fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your 2007 Honda Civic has a faulty fuel pump that just started showing symptoms on August 2nd, even though no check engine light has appeared. The car was recently financed from a dealership on July 30th. A fuel pump replacement will likely be needed to restore proper fuel delivery to the engine.
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Unknown Or Other,engine →1 issue
Your transmission has developed a problem with the clutch, which has happened twice even after repair and 600 miles of driving. Despite regular maintenance including oil changes, the issue keeps recurring, suggesting an underlying problem rather than wear from neglect. The repair will likely involve replacing the transmission clutch assembly again, but the root cause of the premature failure may need further diagnosis.
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Power Train →1 issue
Your transmission isn't shifting to the next gear properly, causing the check engine light to come on and the D gear indicator to blink green. This is a serious safety concern because the car won't accelerate normally, which could lead to an accident on the road. Even after a mechanic replaced the third clutch, the same problem returned within a week, suggesting a deeper transmission issue that requires expert diagnosis and repair.
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Seat Belts →1 issue
Water has been leaking into your car's passenger-side floor after heavy rain for years. You discovered the seat belt shoulder harness webbing was soaking wet, and traced the leak to a missing factory seam sealant along the roof-to-side panel joint about 18 inches behind the windshield. While the seat belt mechanism doesn't appear damaged yet, water may have seeped into hidden parts of the harness. Repair involves applying body seam sealant to seal the gap where the roof and side panel meet.
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Unknown Or Other,visibility/wiper →1 issue
Both your sun visors rotate down on their own and won't stay in place, blocking your view through the windshield and creating a head-strike hazard when getting in or out of the vehicle. Your driver's side visor has already been replaced twice under warranty, but the underlying design problem hasn't been fixed. Addressing this will likely require Honda to replace the visor assembly or redesign the mounting mechanism that keeps it in position.
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Steering,vehicle Speed Control,engine →1 issue
Your engine block suddenly started leaking coolant from multiple locations (front and back), which you noticed as smoke coming from under the hood while driving on the freeway. Despite the coolant leak, your car never overheated. The fix will likely involve inspecting the engine block for cracks or failed seals and replacing any damaged components or resealing the block.
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Steering,engine →1 issue
Your 2007 Civic developed a steering leak on the driver's side requiring replacement of the steering rack, tie rod ends, and hoses. About a month later, you noticed a leak on the passenger side, and the dealership diagnosed a cracked engine block that requires engine replacement. There was a recall available for this issue, but Honda declined to honor it because your car is over 10 years old and you received no notification about the recall.
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Other/i Am Not Sure →1 issue
The owner's manual doesn't include instructions on using a pool noodle or towel to help install car seats. This makes it unclear how to use these items as installation aids.
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