Honda Civic SI Problems by Year

We compared every Honda Civic SI model year from 2007–2025 using 189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2022 and 2023, which drew far more complaints than other Civic SI years at the same age. The best years are 2007 and 2008.

9model years
189complaints
0recalls
2022, 2023worst years
2007, 2008best years

Complaints by model year

20072008201220152019202220232024202587688736586
Owner complaints per model year, Honda Civic SI. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
202563.0×—SteeringFew
202484.0×—SteeringAverage
20236531.5×—SteeringAvoid
20227337.5×—SteeringAvoid
201982.0×—Fuel SystemAverage
201583.3×—SuspensionAverage
201262.7×—AirbagAverage
20087−63%—BodyAverage
20078−75%—AirbagAverage

* Complaints compared with the median Civic SI year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Honda Civic SI problems

  • Steeringworst: 2022
    14074%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2023
    137%
  • Other / not specified
    126%
  • Air bagsworst: 2007
    116%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2008
    116%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2015
    74%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2019
    53%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2022
    53%
  • Suspensionworst: 2015
    42%
  • Body & structureworst: 2008
    32%
  • Brakesworst: 2007
    21%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2008
    21%
  • Seatsworst: 2012
    21%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2012
    21%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2022
    21%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2008
    11%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Honda Civic SI should you avoid?

2022 and 2023 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Civic SI years at the same age, led by steering problems in the 2022.

What is the best year for the Honda Civic SI?

2007 has the fewest complaints compared with other Civic SI years at the same age, followed by 2008. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Honda Civic SI problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the steering (140), driver assistance (13) and air bags (11). Steering complaints peak in the 2022 model year.

How many recalls has the Honda Civic SI had?

0 recalls across 2007–2025.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.