MyCarTSB

2018 Honda Civic Engine Problems

28 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

28
Complaints
1
Fires
Jan 2020Nov 2018
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (28)

criticalENGINE
Filed: Apr 2025

1.Component or System Failure: •What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? •The air conditioning (AC) system in my 2018 Honda Civic has malfunctioned. Initially, the AC compressor failed and was replaced under warranty in 2018.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11653555
criticalENGINE
Filed: Feb 2025

Engine failure while driving down the highway. Was able to safely get off the highway without being able to accelerate. Car was towed to the Honda dealership where all the maintenance has been done.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11642951
criticalENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2024

Poor acceleration after stop, then twice again car loss power, I almost get into an accident due to this.

NHTSA #: 11569978
criticalENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated and the vehicle started to idle very rough. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11458677
highENGINE
FireFiled: Mar 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda civic. The contact stated that when driving at 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle stalled and smoke emitted from under the hood.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11404701
highENGINE
Filed: Jan 2020

Oil dip stick smell like gas going inside the oil car lack power I noticed it in cold weather we are having in ca state a loud whirling engine noise coming from top of engine dip stick show more then what I first started with when I change oil 3k miles b4 it stall out on me 2 times in the last 3month I live in aguanga ca temp fell to 29 degrees for the last couple month winter weather with snow

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11292391
highENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2019

Oil diluted with fuel (3/4" above the full mark on the dipstick) - this is a problem with honda's 1.5 turbo engine (civic, crv). Others with this issue have reported their vehicles stalling while driving at 70 MPH -- definitely a safety issue.

NHTSA #: 11202744
highENGINE
Filed: Nov 2018

At 4400 miles on the 2018 civic hatchback 1.5 l (approx 4 mos) the vehicle lost power momentarily while accelerating at about 30 MPH and had a strong gas smell in the cabin. A check of the oil showed that it was extremely overfilled when previous checks did not. Honda dealer (ide honda, rochester, ny) replaced the oil and offered no corrective action or information.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11154111
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start and was jump-started several times. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11649712
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jun 2024

Loss of power during drive. Hesitation while acceleration and check engine light on. Unable to accelerate.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11592936
mediumENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2023

Strong smell of fuel in the cabin due to known Honda oil dilution associated with the 1.5 turbo engine. Honda has a “fix” for issue but states only cold weather states are affected. Our 2018 Honda Civic has had this issue for over 2 years now.

NHTSA #: 11526151
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2022

This car's evaporator is defective. Evaporator failure left many individuals, including myself, without air conditioning. In California, where I live, the temperature can rise above 100 degrees.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11474643
mediumENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2021

There is fuel leaking into engine oil and thinning it out. My mechanic said there's a software issue causing it but a recall hasn't happened for it. It's hurting my car performance and making my car speed up faster even when breaking.

NHTSA #: 11440132
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2021

Water leakage from the engine bay that damages coil packs and spark plugs. Coil pack seal is not durable enough to repel water once its introduce from the hood scoop.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11427480
mediumENGINE
Filed: May 2021

Driving on the highway and my check engine light starting to flash. I experienced loss of power and hesitation during acceleration. I got home and scanned my computer and it returned P0304.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11418794
mediumENGINE
Filed: Apr 2021

The a/c evaporator has apparently stopped working. The condensor had to be replaced because it was not manufactured to specifications, and a recall was generated. I am of the opinion that the same thing has happened to the evaporator, as this is a part that should not have failed.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11406039
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jan 2021

10/16/2020 I was driving my 2018 honda civic lease vehicle with 20,099 miles still under honda bumper to bumper warranty.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11389601
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2020

Changed the oil for the second time ~12,300 miles on my 2018 honda civic ex hatchback with the CVT and drained 5 quarts of oil/fuel out of the engine. (only holds ~3.7qts. Had a very strong gas smell to the oil.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11354410
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2019

My car just last saturday has started draining light blue fluid,and I was told it it the vehicle's engine block. The dealership I brought the car to says that honda sent a notice to honda owners for this make and model within a specific year range because of the problems in its engine block. Honda did extent the warranty to 10 years from the original purchase date.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11192040
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2019

Suspected oil dilution... Recent dealership oil change, less than a week later, the volume of "oil" was approx. 1/2 inch over the top of the dip stick measurement section.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11184928
lowENGINE
Filed: Jul 2024

my AC in blowing hot air on one side and cool air on the other side

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11600881
lowENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2024

The engine light pops up on the dashboard stating an “emissions” issue. When scanned, it says that the fuel pump is malfunctioning.

NHTSA #: 11565027
lowENGINE
Filed: Nov 2021

Clutch failure resulting in a non-moveable vehicle in heavy traffic

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11440090
lowENGINE
Filed: Apr 2021

While driving at 50 MPH on the right lane of the saw mill parkway the engine suddenly stopped running. The car came to a halt in the right lane. It was immovable.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11413940
lowENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

AC was working normal when all of sudden driver side started blowing hot air and passenger side some what cold.driving on surface street.

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11337505
lowENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2020

First oil change at 4965mi. Indicates odor of gasoline coming from the oil dipstick in the engine compartment.

NHTSA #: 11298815
lowENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2019

2018 honda civic hatchback, gasoline smell in cabin occurred on 8/16/2019. 1.5l oil dilution could be cause of issue.

NHTSA #: 11244554
lowENGINE
Filed: Nov 2018

Fuel smell in engine oil and engine oil is over filled on dipstick not long after oil change possibly due to fuel dillution into oil

Parts you may need:

As an Amazon Associate, MyCarTSB earns from qualifying purchases.

NHTSA #: 11149831

Other 2018 Honda Civic Issues