Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Honda Civic owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was shipped back to the contact's home state, where the contact also experienced the failure while driving at undisclosed speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the failure was duplicated. The mechanic retrieved fault codes related to the ECM, fuel system, and electrical failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided with a case number. The dealer was also notified of the failure, and the contact was provided with an estimate for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Dealership bought used car catches fire after just two days of purchase: I bought a used car with no warranty on it from a local dealership exactly two days ago. While driving on the second day of purchase, the car suddenly shut down and fumes started to come out of the car right and as I stopped the car on the side of the road, flames began to flicker out of the engine bay and within a minute or so, the entire car was engulfed in fire! I was able to call 911 and get out of the car in time, but the car's gone, completely. I am thinking that there May be some faults in the car that were not specified in the car fax report from the dealership because this is not an everyday occurrence that a car sets in fire. Now, as my insurance doesn't cover this type of fire damage (liability insurance) I am stuck between a rock and a hard place and I dealer is not ready to co-operate. …
My 2010 model year Honda Civic with the 1.8l r18a1 4-cyl engine will not maintain its normal engine operating temperature during the cold winter months. The engine takes a considerable amount of time to warm up, whether it is idling in the driveway or being driven in the city/highway. This problem is especially noticeable when using the heat to warm up the car. If I try to use the defrost setting, the car will not reach its normal operating temperature and the air being blow out is lukewarm. Even if I wait until the car is fully warmed up, if I attempt to use the defrost, the engine temperature will drop. In order to maintain the engine's temperature, I must keep the defrost set between the hot and cold indicators on the climate control knob. This poses as a problem, because the air being blown out does not effectively defrost my windows. …
01/16/2020 . Approximately between 1130 am . 12 pm.I was at a stop light . Light turned green , I had car in. Gear d. Proceeded forward, it's was raining. So the front wheels somewhat. Peeled out just trying. To get grip on asphalt .next thing I know sound of something braking from .I thought it was under car .after that couldn't pushed on gas peddle car would not drive but made a horrible sound . I was able to put the car into n. To push it out of the intersection . I looked through the paperwork seen the inspection report and it shows the transsmition and drivetrain was repaired/ replaced . They didn't do a good job at fixing or replacing that area of my Honda Civic
I was parked in shopping center. I came out of cvs pharmacy and carefully backed my car out. I began a left turn lane (still in shopping center) not into main road and suddenly the car's speed escalated rapidly and I could not stop it - it jumped the curb and in trying to avoid hitting shops car crashed headlong into light pole. It would appear that the gas accelerator was stuck. The airbag came on and I was injured by that. The front end of auto was badly damaged. This is a Honda Civic 2010 and there was a crash and one person injured (me) which when I print this your form reverts to original form.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Honda Civic. While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact noticed smoke emitting from the engine compartment and all the doors failed to unlock. As a result, the contact had to exit the vehicle through the front driver side window, which was rolled down. In addition the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
My car has 65000 miles and everytime while reversing there is a knocking sound and heavy vibrations. Also when turning right it has some vibrations and knocking sounds. I found out that it is the passenger side engine mount that has failed. I did some research and found out that this is a normal trend for 8th gen Honda Civic's. I don't know why Honda doesn't do a recall to fix this issue, they are doing one for their airbags already, why not add this too. This is a major safety hazard and a major accident just waiting to happen.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Honda Civic. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact pulled over and removed the oil cap. Smoke began to come out of the oil compartment and the dip stick was melted. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the motor block was cracked. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 88,000.
My new Honda Civic (2010) has had two episodes of random, unpredictable engine revving, the engine revs as if I were going 60 miles an hour and then suddenly somehow went into first gear. The first time it happened the car did accelerate and I hit a snow bank as I was pulling into my driveway. The second time it happened I was going around 35 miles per hour, the engine revved, but the car didn't accelerate. I am taking the car to the dealer tomorrow. It is very scary.
I had working on my car for the past a month and a 1/2 replacing sensors after sensors on my transmission. I went on li e and researched other people had similar issues like jerking stalling car shutting off while driving on a major highway .I dont understand if I'm fixing what the scanner is telling me why is it its telling me the same codes repeatedly and others code I need to replace? Please help anyone.
Engine complaints in other Civic years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2010 Honda Civic?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2010 Honda Civic, 7% of the model year's 397 complaints. The component named most often is cooling system (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Honda Civic engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2010 Honda Civic, though it has 8 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 2010 Honda Civic engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 26% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 4 fires and 1 injury to engine & cooling 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.