Is the 2007 Honda Civic a bad year?
1,203 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 240, 10× a quiet Civic year.
Keep it, but watch the engine
The engine draws 10× the complaints of a quiet Civic year, spread over 58k–124k miles, so there's no single mileage to plan around.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Civic owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 92,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 235 (20%) | 61k–125k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Air bags | 156 (13%) | 46k–126k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 19 (2%) | 29k–92k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Seat belts | 16 (1%) | 20k–138k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 14 (1%) | 30k–100k miles · around this mileage | — |
| SuspensionSTANDS OUT | 246 (20%) | 20k–57k miles · mostly behind | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| Visibility and wipersSTANDS OUT | 212 (18%) | 29k–63k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 104 (9%) | 3k–55k miles · mostly behind | — |
| TiresSTANDS OUT | 74 (6%) | 15k–33k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Body structure | 70 (6%) | 34k–71k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Electrical system | 66 (5%) | 21k–66k miles · mostly behind | — |
| WheelsSTANDS OUT | 55 (5%) | 28k–84k miles · mostly behind | Wheel bearing / hub assembly replacement (one wheel) $230–$750 |
| Brakes | 43 (4%) | 14k–79k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Steering | 26 (2%) | 20k–80k miles · mostly behind | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 92,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 1,203 complaints: 48 mention a crash · 9 mention a fire · 31 report an injury · 14 say the car was towed.
1 complaint was filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Jul 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Crack in engine blocks cause suden severe loss of coolant and overheating leaving motorist stranded on roadway.
The condenser on my 2007 Honda Civic was recently punctured by a small pebble during normal highway driving. I have since (Through internet research) found this to be a prevalent problem among Honda Civic owners.
2007 Civic ex, 124,000 miles, while driving on major interstate engine leaked coolant & overheated. Pulled off interstate & towed home.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 92,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Honda Civic: 9
The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement. An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement. An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators. In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
On certain compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the CNG tank may be heated unevenly, preventing the pressure relief device from venting the contents of the tank as designed. This could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.
On certain sedan and hybrid (CNG) vehicles, during assembly, the telescopic steering column mechanism may have been over-lubricated with silicone grease. Over time, some of this extra grease may drip on the brake light switch causing the switch to fail. Failure may result in a loss of brake lights and an increased risk that the vehicle could be struck in the rear.
On certain vehicles, the wheel speed sensor housing uses an o-ring seal to prevent leakage to or from the wheel bearing. This could cause a wheel to fall off of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Honda: 57
Repair instructions Honda sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Honda Civic. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper…
Beginning August 29, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will require proper engine…
On some 2006 - 08 and early production 2009 Civics, the engine (cylinder) block may leak engine coolant, resulting in engine overheating
Is the MIL on with DTC P0606 (Ecm/pcm processor malfunction)
Neighbouring years
2006 Civic: 1,404 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine · 2008 Civic: 915 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Honda Civic a bad year?
1,203 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 240, 10× a quiet Civic year. At 92,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the engine. The engine draws 10× the complaints of a quiet Civic year, spread over 58k–124k miles, so there's no single mileage to plan around.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda Civic?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: engine (235), air bags (156), fuel system (19), seat belts (16), exterior lighting (14). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 58k–124k miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Honda Civic have?
9 recall campaigns list this model year: Air bags (NHTSA 19V-502), Air bags (NHTSA 19V-378), Air bags (NHTSA 18V-268), Air bags (NHTSA 17V-545) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.