2023 Honda Civic
The Verdict
The 2023 Honda Civic has no owner complaints on file with NHTSA. With a Klunk Score of 100/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating.
This is the cleanest year on record. Nice pick.
Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
Recalls 2
Active safety recalls from NHTSA for this vehicle year.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. Th...
Risk
An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Reported Apr 10, 2026
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak bra...
Risk
Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for thi...
Reported Apr 10, 2026
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Under the Hood
Each number is a complaint. Darker = bigger problem.
| Year | Body | Brakes | Electrical | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 85 | 14 | 118 | 57 | 25 |
| 2001 | 153 | 40 | 393 | 129 | 387 |
| 2002 | 146 | 24 | 306 | 59 | 181 |
| 2003 | 147 | 36 | 180 | 64 | 96 |
| 2004 | 78 | 9 | 167 | 44 | 52 |
| 2005 | 85 | 16 | 140 | 41 | 31 |
| 2006 | 651 | 52 | 243 | 392 | 61 |
| 2007 | 603 | 41 | 206 | 259 | 88 |
| 2008 | 408 | 38 | 206 | 216 | 39 |
| 2009 | 160 | 46 | 122 | 47 | 18 |
| 2010 | 157 | 90 | 108 | 31 | 7 |
| 2011 | 58 | 29 | 61 | 16 | 4 |
| 2012 | 141 | 31 | 184 | 57 | 39 |
| 2013 | 98 | 31 | 127 | 37 | 17 |
| 2014 | 68 | 11 | 83 | 36 | 91 |
| 2015 | 93 | 10 | 72 | 39 | 163 |
| 2016 | 710 | 88 | 113 | 122 | 26 |
| 2017 | 354 | 27 | 87 | 87 | 19 |
| 2018 | 321 | 17 | 59 | 184 | 7 |
| 2019 | 154 | 23 | 26 | 135 | 7 |
| 2020 | 82 | 16 | 55 | 34 | 29 |
| 2021 | 88 | 14 | 20 | 7 | 2 |
| 2022 | 788 | 18 | 42 | 16 | 10 |
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