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2007 Honda Civic Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
1,203Complaints
9Recalls
48Crashes
9Fires
71Injured
10Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (14.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine170 · 14.1%No official action
Visibility169 · 14%No official action
Air Bags149 · 12.4%RecalledRecall 18V268000 · Recall 19V502000 · Recall 19V378000 · Recall 17V545000 · Recall 17V030000 · Recall 16V346000
Suspension:rear125 · 10.4%No official action
Suspension116 · 9.6%No official action
Tires67 · 5.6%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE170 · 14.1%
VISIBILITY169 · 14%
AIR BAGS149 · 12.4%
SUSPENSION:REAR125 · 10.4%
SUSPENSION116 · 9.6%
TIRES67 · 5.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM57 · 4.7%
WHEELS54 · 4.5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING48 · 4%
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION47 · 3.9%

Percentages are the share of the 1,203 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 9 campaigns

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 18V268000 · 2018 · reported 04/26/2018

An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · 2019 · reported 06/27/2019

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 19V378000 · 2019 · reported 05/16/2019

An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 17V545000 · 2017 · reported 08/31/2017

In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 17V030000 · 2017 · reported 01/10/2017

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 16V346000 · 2016 · reported 05/24/2016

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring

NHTSA campaign 07V399000 · 2007 · reported 09/05/2007

THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

NHTSA campaign 07V402000 · 2007 · reported 09/05/2007

FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND AN INCREASED RISK THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK IN THE REAR. IN ADDITION, A FAILED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD PREVENT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION (VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 07V512000 · 2007 · reported 11/01/2007

THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“PURCHASED 2007 HONDA CIVIC EX ON 3/10/07. ON 8/7/07 TOOK CAR IN FOR ROUTINE MAINT. OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG REPLACED. ON 8/9/07 STEERING SYSTEM MADE…”NHTSA complaint 10234725 — filed 07/17/2008 · SUSPENSION
“I HAVE A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. RECENTLY NOTICED A NOISE FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE, WHICH SOUNDED LIKE WHAT I HAVE HEARD BEFORE AS A RESULT OF…”NHTSA complaint 10234125 — filed 07/13/2008 · SUSPENSION:REAR
“2007 HONDA CIVIC EXA/C STOPPED WORKING. BOUGHT CAR 2/18/07 WITH 18 MILES ON IT. TOLD BY DEALER ROCK PROBABLY HIT CONDENSER. DEALER COULD NOT SHOW…”NHTSA complaint 10233534 — filed 07/08/2008 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda Civic?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 170 of 1,203 NHTSA complaints (14.1%), followed by visibility (169), air bags (149), suspension:rear (125). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2007 Honda Civic have?

1,203 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 48 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 71 reported injuries. 10 deaths were reported.

Does the 2007 Honda Civic have any recalls?

Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V268000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2007 Honda Civic's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.