2019 Honda Civic Type-R Problems And Complaints

2019 Honda Civic Type-R User Complaints and Problems

Engine and Mechanical Problems

• Engine - An owner complained that they had experienced water entering from the hood scoop and dripping onto the 4th cylinder causing the coils and spark plug to rust which in turn caused the check engine light to come on. Another owner complained about the engine wire hardness being bitten by rodents twice in two years because Honda uses soy-based wires.
• Powertrain - Another owner complained about the possibility of the vehicle being powered off while in reverse. This could cause the vehicle to roll away. The issues stay unresolved.
• Suspension - One owner complained about weird noise coming from the driver's side. The owner stated that the sound felt like metal rubbing with the car.

Safety Problems

• Air Bags - An owner complained that they had been experiencing some rickety, creaking sound coming from their steering wheel's airbag module. The car has been taken to the dealership five times and they replaced the airbag module but the problem still persists.
• Seatbelts - One owner complained that while putting on their seatbelt, the seatbelt failed to latch without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealership yet the issue was not resolved.

2019 Honda Civic Type-R Recalls

S.No	Date	NHTSA ID	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1	25/03/2021	21V215000	Fuel Pump May Fail	Fuel pump failure can cause an engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain Civic Type R. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov
2	28/05/2020	20V314000	Fuel Pump May Fail	If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain Civic Type R. Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Should you buy the 2019 Honda Civic Type-R?

The 2019 Honda Civic Type-R is pretty reliable for a performance-oriented compact car. According to the NHTSA, the Civic Type-R has only 2 recalls and 112 user complaints, most of which are related to the electrical system and service brakes. In terms of competition, the 2019 Civic Type-R is much more refined than most of its rivals, although it may have limited features. Overall we would definitely recommend you to go ahead with the Type-R if you're looking for some thrill in your daily driving but its over-the-top design and the interior color scheme might be off-putting for some buyers.