Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 5% | — |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2023 | 9 | 3% | — |
| 2022 | 16 | 2% | — |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2020 | 9 | 4% | 17,000 miles |
| 2019 | 19 | 4% | 8,000 miles |
| 2018 | 11 | 1% | 13,000 miles |
| 2017 | 13 | 2% | 15,000 miles |
| 2016 | 26 | 2% | 12,000 miles |
| 2015 | 16 | 4% | 50,000 miles |
| 2014 | 37 | 13% | 12,000 miles |
| 2013 | 15 | 5% | 10,000 miles |
| 2012 | 12 | 3% | 20,000 miles |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% | 9,000 miles |
| 2010 | 19 | 5% | 35,000 miles |
| 2009 | 31 | 8% | 21,000 miles |
| 2008 | 50 | 5% | 20,000 miles |
| 2007 | 118 | 10% | 28,000 miles |
| 2006 | 96 | 7% | 33,000 miles |
| 2005 | 15 | 5% | 29,000 miles |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% | 33,000 miles |
| 2003 | 18 | 4% | 51,000 miles |
| 2002 | 22 | 3% | 24,000 miles |
| 2001 | 26 | 2% | 60,000 miles |
| 2000 | 26 | 9% | 29,000 miles |
| 1999 | 19 | 6% | 137,000 miles |
| 1998 | 19 | 4% | 86,000 miles |
| 1997 | 30 | 8% | 137,000 miles |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% | 98,000 miles |
| 1995 | 11 | 6% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Vehicle: 2025 Honda Civic Touring Hybrid - Continental ProContact tires On Sun Oct 19 11:30am while driving N on I95 at SC/NC border at hwy speeds in heavy traffic the LR tire/rim exploded causing the car to spin out and nearly cause a serious accident. I was able to bring the car under control and pull to the side of the road. The car was nearly new 4 mths old w/2300 miles. The tires/rims were in new condition. Honda roadside service refused to tow the car under their roadside policy. I called Triple A and paid out of pocket to have the car towed to Walmart who installed an off brand tire of the same size that I was able to continue to Virginia. While examining the tire/rim at Walmart service they showed me how the complete inside sidewall of the tire completly separated in 1 piece from the rest of the tire/rim. …
Continental ProContact RX 235/40 R18 91W DOT 1A3 OFBK7W 25 Honda Civic Touring Hybrid 4 mths old, 2300 miles brand new car On Sun Oct 19 approx 11:30am traveling on I95 N at SC/NC border this Conti tire mounted on LR blew out suddenly causing the 25 Honda to fishtail on the hwy. I gained control of vehicle and safely pulled to the side of I95. Honda Roadside refused to tow the vehicle because local Honda dealers were closed on Sunday. I called AAA and towed to car to local Walmart in Dillon SC who mounted a different brand but correct size tire. I completed my tiip to Arlington VA. The Walmart service manager showed me the tire where the inside sidewall had completely detached from the main tire tread but was in one piece separated from but but still on the rim. …
On January 23, I first noticed a severe alignment problem, as the car felt unstable and was veering in one direction. I took the vehicle to Mavis Tire Shop, where an alignment was performed. Initially, the car felt fine, but the same issue reoccurred on February 6. I then took the vehicle to DCH Paramus Honda for a recall inspection and explained the alignment problem, mentioning my prior visit to Mavis. They informed me that Mavis did not perform the alignment correctly but assured me that everything was fixed. However, the alignment issue returned, and I brought the car back to DCH Paramus on March 12. Despite my frustration and concern, they performed another alignment and multi-point inspection at no charge. Yet, they inaccurately documented that the issue might be due to my driving habits and tints, which is not true. …
I got a recall notice in Nov,2024 for my 2023 Honda civic, I called the Honda dealer to make an appointment to get my car fixed,The gentleman told me I can't make my appt now he told me I gotta wait because he doesn't have what they need to fix it, he also said I would get another notification about my car's recall..Here it is Jan,2024 still nothing.The parts that got recalled on my car is nothing to sit around and wait,It's dangerous to take a chance on me driving and my EPS does what the recall said can happen.How long does a dealer have to fix a customer's recall its been months and 1 wk.
As I attempted to turn my steering wheel to exit interstate I-90 East, the steering wheel became increasingly hard to control and I heard a popping noise in my front driver side tire. My vehicle slid into the curb, resulting in the front driver side fender damage, tire damage, axel damage, and 3 deployed airbags. The vehicle's electric power steering failed and it is available for inspection. Both mine and my mom's safety were at risk, however no injuries occurred. I have not received a recall notice at all and the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the power steering issue before this occurred.
On September 17, 2023, while traveling at 65 mph on the highway, my car's steering suddenly pulled, resulting in a blown front passenger tire. The impact forced the car into construction barriers, damaging the passenger side mirror. Due to construction constraints, finding a safe spot to pull over was challenging, so I drove a short distance to assess the damage. Upon inspection, the tire was shredded, the rim damaged, and the passenger mirror torn off, with additional harm to the paint and body. AAA installed the spare tire. This incident wasn't isolated; recurring issues with the steering, including a September 22, 2022 incident where the car unexpectedly veered into a curb, had been ongoing since leasing the car on September 20, 2022. After the recent highway incident, concerns heightened when the spare tire blew out while awaiting a new tire and rim from the Honda dealership. …
Steering wheel catches and I have had to replace a strut due to the car wearing out my tire. I have kept proper maintenance and align my wheels regularly. This is a manufacturer defect not yet recalled. I've seen multiple people with this issue claiming it may ve the LKAS system or steering worm or steering component issue. This needs to be recalled as it will cause death in the right circumstances. Honda do better. Your reputation is degrading.
The contact owned a 2020 Honda Civic equipped with Continental tires, Tire line: Conti Pro Contact, Tire size: 235/40/R18, and DOT number: af2rwd3w. The contact stated while driving at 75 MPH, the rear passenger side tire blew out suddenly which the vehicle started to drift to the right of the road and go over and crash into a medium near oncoming traffic. The contact was able to place a spare tire on the vehicle for the contact to continue to drive to their residence. The contact took the vehicle to an auto body shop that inspected the vehicle and declared the vehicle a total loss. The contact was concerned that the failure that occurred with the vehicle was a defect on the tire that had blown out. The tires were the original equipment on the vehicle The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 11,045.
Related recalls (1)
Tires › Bead
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Honda Civic LX vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, through January 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, during mounting of the tires, the tire bead may have gotten pinched between the assembly equipment and the steel wheel rims, resulting in damage…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD8.
Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Civic years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (118), 2006 (96), 2008 (50), 2014 (37) and 2009 (31) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 10% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for Honda Civic wheel & tire problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 14V-109 (bead, Mar 10, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Honda Civic wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 31,000 miles; 69% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tread/belt (52 mentions), followed by the sidewall (24).
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.