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JHMFC1F3XJX••••••2018 Honda Civic
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2018 Honda Civic build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
583on the model
229builds in total
Most reportedSteering 2Equipment 1Fuel System 1Gasoline 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherJun 2025
Body Control Module The part was detected by Honda agency and they changed it because the battery was discharging. This Honda part already had problems with another model, but I don't want to admit that it also has them with the Civic models. The repair has a cost of $1000
Fuel SystemJun 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
SteeringJan 2024
Electronic steering is intermittently becoming "notchy" or sticky when making steering corrections. This appears to be a known issue with 2016-2024 Civics. I'm concerned this could lead to a loss of steering. Honda service is aware of the issues, but currently there is no recall…
EquipmentJul 2022
AC compressor and condenser are both broken or have leaked. They should cover both, not just one part. A lot of people with civic owners are complaining with the same issue. Honda should cover all AC parts. P.S: im not sure if this is related but i smell like metal from the AC…
SteeringJun 2022
When driving at highway speeds the steering is stiff or notchy when trying to return the steering wheel to center. It binds, then breaks free which causes the steering wheel to move further than intended and the car to swerve. We have not brought it to the dealer for this…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN JHMFC1F3XJX007361 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.