2005 Honda Civic electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 26 complaints for the 2005 Honda Civic, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Fire in seat belt wiring under the passenger seat. The seat, floor and passenger door caught on fire. The fireman said it was electrical and american honda is taking no blame. Stated there is no voltage in the wires unless the air bag is deployed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda civic. The contact stated that the key came out of the ignition switch and made a clicking noise. When the key was removed occasionally the contact was unable to place the key in the ignition. She referenced NHTSA campaign id number 10v364000, electrical system ignition, and she contacted honda who stated that her vehicle was not included in the recall even though the symptoms were identical. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Honda Civic
- Air bags 130 complaints
- Engine 30 complaints
- Cruise control 26 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 22 complaints
- Seat belts 21 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints