2021 Honda Civic Problems And Complaints

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  • A

    Anonymous

    08/06/2021

    Rating:

    (1 Out Of 5 stars)

    ... air-conditioning vents for the rear seats. 2- the lcd screen is placed quite low, makes you take your eyes off the road quite often. 3- No fuelling port cap (its capless), doesn't let you tilt the fuelling hose at the gas station. 4- No spoilers at at back. 5- car interior height is less. 6- lane assist isn't trustworthy. Read More

    Source: edmunds

  • EF

    Ex Honda fan

    21/02/2021

    Rating:

    (1 Out Of 5 stars)

    I used to really like Hondas. I had a 1993 Honda Civic and 2005 Honda Accord, and had liked both cars. So when I saw this new generation Civic, I liked the interior space, exterior styling, and especially loRead More

    Source: edmunds

2021 Honda Civic Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, and Recalls

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0

Investigations

109

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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on July 10, 2024

The 2021 Honda Civic sedan comes with an impressive cumulative J.D power rating of 84 and a 5-star NHTSA safety rating, both of which vouch for a premium and safe drive altogether for a starting MSRP of $21,250. Specced with standard Honda Sensing and Quality & Reliability rating of 82 by the same J.D power simultaneously, it goes as one of the best in the business. 

Though the competitors such as the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, and Mazda 3 are well-equipped too, the Honda Civic 2021 sedan remains untarnished in its practicality endorsed by a Driving Experience rating of 86 with impressive aftersale support (Dealership Experience) marked at 82. And so is the Resale score of 87 which signifies a great value return on your money proposition. 

2021 Honda Civic User Problems and Complaints 

The 2021 Honda Civic sedan has 11 complaints named to it including the suspension, engine, and electrical ones. Some of them have been mentioned below:

Mechanical problems 

  • Suspension: The Honda Civic may have issues with suspension as its shock absorber might lose the firmness, resulting in flexing and uneven dampness when driven at high speed. 

Electrical problems 

  • Service Brake: The 2021 Civic sedan can have an unintended brake warning signal even if it is clear on the front. 
  • RearView Camera: The Civic sedan's rearview camera malfunctions causing no image or signal for the blind-spot monitoring.
  • Headlight Visibility: One user found the headlight of the 2021 Civic to be too dim at night which affects the visibility by a huge margin.

Safety problems 

  • Vehicle speed control: The 2021 Honda Civic accelerates abruptly when you press the brake pedal while reversing.
  • Forward Collision avoidance activating unnecessarily: The Civic actuates its braking unit irrespective of the fact whether an objectable was there or not. 

Recalls for the 2021 Honda Civic

Fortunately, the 2021 Honda Civic recalls rest at 0. 

Should you buy the 2021 Honda Civic?

The 2021 Honda Civic has been one of the most reliable cars in the segment for now with no major issues as such and no significant numbers. Therefore one should consider it for sure. 

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September 7, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11685521

Components: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA ID Number:
11685521

Incident Date:
September 7, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
SHHFK7H45MU

Consumer Location:
TREVORTON, PA

Summary
The infotainment system in these vehicles is poor when using the navigation. Having the phone connected v...

September 2, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11684534

Components: 010000 STEERING

NHTSA ID Number:
11684534

Incident Date:
September 2, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
SHHFK7H69MU

Consumer Location:
PRINCETON, TX

Summary
When I'm turning, the steering wheel gets sticky/stuck in place. Whenever it unlocks, it's usually a very...

August 16, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11681077

Components: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

NHTSA ID Number:
11681077

Incident Date:
August 16, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
19XFC1F34ME

Consumer Location:
AUBREY, TX

Summary
A recent Electric Power Steering (EPS) failure on my 2021 Honda Civic that resulted in a repair of the en...

August 9, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11679571

Components: 010000 STEERING

NHTSA ID Number:
11679571

Incident Date:
August 9, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
2HGFC2F89MH

Consumer Location:
KINGSPORT, TN

Summary
While driving at interstate speeds and turning left into a curve the steering wheel sticks and you have t...

August 4, 2025, NHTSA ID Number: 11678317

Components: 010000 STEERING

NHTSA ID Number:
11678317

Incident Date:
August 4, 2025

Vehicle Identification Number:
19XFC1F3XME

Consumer Location:
LOS ANGELES, CA

Summary
At higher speeds the steering wheel sticks, this make making minor corrections to stay within the lane di...

82/100Best

Quality & Reliability

Assesses the extent of issues, glitches, and design imperfections encountered by...

86/100Best

Driving Experience

Owners' assessments regarding the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functi...

87/100Best

Resale

CARHP's projection of depreciation, which estimates the probable decrease in the...

78/100Best

Dealership Experience

Owners' interactions with dealerships associated with this brand, encompassing b...

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