2021 Honda Civic Type-R Problems And Complaints

2021 Honda Civic Type R User Complaints and Problems

Engine and Mechanical Problems

• Suspension - One consumer reported a clunking noise from the rear suspension whenever the car runs over a bump. It happens every time irrespective of the speed of the car.
• Steering - One user complained of a steering wheel malfunction on a highway after all the instrumentation and power steering were switched off at once. Small steering movements resulted in violent jerks and the car needed to be stopped.

Safety Problems

• Driver assistance features - Multiple owners complained of the Forward collision system being falsely activated and applying emergency brakes without an imminent threat to the car. This happens out of nowhere and has resulted in crash-like situations in a few cases. Some owners preferred to switch off the assist features after these incidents as it could cause a crash which shows a lack of reliability on this feature. This has been the most common complaint with the 2021 Civic Type R.

Exterior Problems

• Lighting - One owner complained that the headlights are on the dim side. It needs to provide better illumination and could be a safety issue on roads that are not lit properly. All LX, Sport, and EX variants have the same dim lights while only the LED version has great illumination.

Electrical Problems

• Warning lights - One user reported that while on a multi-lane freeway, the speedometer suddenly read 0 while the car was running on the highway, and warning lights for power steering, emergency braking, suspension, and many other systems started flashing.
• Rearview camera - One user reported that while turning in reverse there is no blind spot alert warning. This usually happens when the car is turning left. This could cause a crash if the driver is dependent on the camera.
• Many owners have complained of inadequate protection from rodents. The cables are apparently insulated with a soy-based material that attracts small rodents that end up chewing and damaging the cables in a matter of hours. This caused many features like the steering, lights, and other assist features to stop functioning. Owners have the opinion that even though this is a design flaw in the car the repair cost had to be borne by the owner.

2021 Honda Civic Type R Recalls

The 2021 Honda Civic Type R has had 0 recalls.

Sr. No.	Date	NHTSA ID	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Should you buy the 2021 Honda Civic Type R?

Definitely! The 2021 Honda Civic Type R effectively combines aggressive sporty looks and performance with everyday practicality. The car is one the quickest and most spacious hatchbacks and scores well over its competitors like the Hyundai Veloster. Although the 2021 version has not been crash-tested, the previous models have good safety ratings. The car has many satisfied buyers and there are not many problems in the car compared to others in this segment.