Is the 2019 Honda Civic a bad year?
443 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Civic years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2019 Honda Civic are in line with other Civic years. Fuel system and steering stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2019 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 32,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 135 (30%) | 23k–61k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 113 (26%) | 30k–75k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Brakes | 33 (7%) | 4k–32k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Engine | 33 (7%) | 6k–41k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Electrical system | 37 (8%) | 4k–29k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 13 (3%) | 6k–20k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Collision avoidance | 35 (8%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Lane assist | 15 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 13 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Air bags | 12 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Wheels | 12 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 11 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 10 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Tires | 7 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
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 32,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 443 complaints: 27 mention a crash · 1 mentions a fire · 16 report an injury · 31 say the car was towed.
75 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Oct 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2019 Honda Civic: 4
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of 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: 184
Repair instructions Honda sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2019 Honda Civic. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire
Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on inspection cover
Oil leak from the timing chain case cover
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with the DTC P030X (Cylinder Misfire Detected) or P0172 (Fuel System Too Rich) stored
Neighbouring years
2018 Civic: 750 complaints, keep it · 2020 Civic: 237 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2019 Honda Civic a bad year?
443 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Civic years. At 32,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Civic?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: fuel system (135), steering (113), brakes (33), engine (33), electrical system (37).
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Civic have?
4 recall campaigns list this model year: Air bags (NHTSA 26V-332), Fuel system (NHTSA 23V-858), Fuel system (NHTSA 21V-215), Fuel system (NHTSA 20V-314). 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.