2018 Honda Civic electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 62 complaints for the 2018 Honda Civic, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 62 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 12,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 12,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Electrical fire within the driver door. A fire started while vehicle was parked outside and off at mall in toledo, ohio. Weather had been rainy. Came out to vehicle and the inside was filled with smoke. After fire department and towing agency managed to get the passenger door open to get inside, it was revealed that the drive door had been on fire and melted. The fire had also destroyed the headliner, drive seat and left the smoke damaged interior covered in soot.
I purchased my car from waldorf honda on friday, february 23, 2018. Approximately 2 months after purchase, I began having trouble with the vehicle. On april 13, 2018, the red brake light began to flash as I was driving. In addition, the brake system (ABS) yellow indicator illuminated.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Honda Civic
- Steering 315 complaints
- Fuel system 175 complaints
- Engine 57 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Air bags 23 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints