Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Honda Civic owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
On August 18, 2010 my 2007 Honda Civic caught fire in my driveway. At about 10:30 pm I looked out my bedroom window to see if I put the driver's window up and discovered that my car was on fire. Flames where coming from the right front fender/passenger side mirror area. When I got closer to the car I could see a clear-yellow-ish flame that was burning a whole in the fender from the inside out. I had called 911, but I was nervous about the car being so close to the house and I put out the fire myself. The damage was relatively minor and the car was repaired. Originally, the insurance company said that a faulty wiring harness caused the fire. They later stated that the cause was undetermined. There is another report of a 2007 Civic catching fire due to a faulty wiring harness on this site.
On October 28, 2020, I was driving on a city street to work, when I heard a loud pop and saw a bright flash. All the dash lights came come then after a second everything shut off. The car stopped, but still rolling I pulled into a parking lot. I tried to open the door, but I couldn't. The locks would not move, on either door. Not manually. I was trapped inside. Thank goodness the car didn't start a fire, because I would not be able to get out. Not by opening the doors manually. The metal pole that holds the hood up came loose somehow and hit the battery, which made a short and shut everything down. Regardless, the car should unlock manually if the power locks don't work. I couldn't unlock from inside by pulling the handle or the locks would not move/open.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. While the vehicle was being repaired, the technician noticed that the dc converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but stalled without warning months later. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the voltage converter needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11V106000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 203,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection and diagnostic testing. An independent mechanic inspected and diagnosed the vehicle. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from an unknown recall campaign and provided no solution. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. **updated 08/31/17
Tl contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was destroyed and the insurance company stated that the fire was caused by a defect in the wiring harness. The manufacturer and dealer have not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 35,000.
Slow throttle response since purchase, door glass rattle since purchase, the third gear would give resistance, which is a known problem with the six speed transmission. I patched the problem by changing the transmission fluid and installing a shorter shifter yet this is not a permanent solution. Honda has refused to repair the actual problem with the third gear synchro and at one point stated that it was probably caused by my driving, the problem with the vehicle going into third gear is a known problem and there is a technical service bulletin that Honda corporate has released for the exact problem. …
I was almost in a serious accident as I went to make a right hand turn, and the car only accelerated at about 1/4 of its normal pace. I had to look down to make sure my foot was on the gas. When this acceleration failure occurred, the battery showed no charge, but it had shown almost a full charge when I first started the car, just a few minutes earlier. My car now cannot hold a charge at all. I park it fully charged, and when I start, it shows fully charged. Within the first mile of driving, it drops to 1 or no bars. It then has trouble accelerating, as the car cannot pull from the ima and it tries to charge the ima, instead of accelerating. This failure is now occurring daily. It is very difficult to drive to work, as I don't know when I can merge onto interstate and if the car will fail. …
My 2007 Honda Civic hybrid would lose its battery charge and it would take 2 to 3 miles of driving to recharge the battery. During this recharging time there is no assist from the electric motor which is suppose to aid the gas engine when more power is needed such as merging into traffic or making a left turn with on coming traffic. The official name of the battery losing its charge is called a recalibrating. It had happened to me about every 5 to 8 miles of driving but it is random and can happen at the most inopportune time. The battery pack is causing the problem as it is deteriorating. Even though I still had warranty coverage in the 3yr/36000 coverage, Honda refused 5 times to replace the battery.the Honda Civic hybrid should not be sold when this is happening to so many owners. …
I received a letter from American Honda corp. Stating that I needed to get a software update on my 2007 Honda Civic hybrid ima battery. I took the car to my local dealer and since the update has been installed the car is dangerous to drive when entering the freeway. The failure to accelerate happens everytime I enter the freeway. The consequences of this failure is that cars behind come up on me very fast and I have no power to get in the flow of traffic. It has little acceleration to match traffic flow. It seems the car is mostly operating on the small engine and has little assist from the battery,since the update has been installed.I called American Honda they said there was no problem with the update on the performance of the car and they would not do anything regarding my concerns. I feel this car is an accident waiting to happen. …
Takata air bag failed recall! My 2007 Honda Civic sedan has an inflator malfuction located in the driver side rear that keeps the airbag light on at all times. Ive taken it to valley high Honda 2differant occasions. 2009, 2016 the dealer said they wont fix it, I should go to pick a part. Honda America also told me they wont fix it. Not covered under warranty! The bags are not in working order due to the light being on and will not deploy if involved in an accident! I thought safety was #1 priority for Honda? I have all my documentation showing my multiple visits. My wife and children travel in this car daily. I would like some help fixing this so my family will be protected if in an accident.I received a recall notice but the dealer said its not covered. I am writing this complaint after receiving an auto airbag settlement card in the mail. …
Electrical complaints in other Civic years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2007 Honda Civic?
NHTSA has 67 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Honda Civic, 6% of the model year's 1,204 complaints. The component named most often is software (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Honda Civic electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2007 Honda Civic, though it has 9 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Honda Civic electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 40,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 2 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.