2018 Honda Civic Si problems and complaints
Owners have filed 598 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda Civic Si. The most-reported areas: Steering (224), Unknown Or Other (105), Fuel System (89).
Key takeaways
- 598 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 26 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 21 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 224 | 37% |
| Unknown Or Other | 105 | 18% |
| Fuel System | 89 | 15% |
| Gasoline | 89 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 70 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 51 | 9% |
| Engine | 50 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 20 | 3% |
| Structure | 19 | 3% |
| Power Train | 14 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Honda Civic Si 2 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Honda Civic Si 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,electrical System - filed 2025-08-05
The electric power steering (EPS) system failed/malfunctioned this past week. When going over 35 mph my steering wheel would become "knotchy/jerky" and lock up and be difficult to turn. As a result, I took it to Honda to which they stated my whole rack and pinion needed total replacement. No warning signs, messages, ic...
Steering - filed 2025-08-01
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving at high speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was drivable. The contact stated that the failure persisted while his wife was driving the vehicle at an undi...
Steering - filed 2025-07-25
We have noticed a clicking noise and her steering has begun to stick. Took to Honda and they told us they have been seeing this issue and even sent video telling us they see this is an ongoing problem. Filed claim with Honda. They refused to fix the faulty part because there is not recall with my VIN even though many h...
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More for the 2018 Honda Civic Si
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.