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Honda Civic Si Problems

The Honda Civic Si is the sporty variant of the Civic, offering turbocharged performance with Honda reliability. With 458 complaints and zero fatalities, the recent generations have shown good durability for an enthusiast vehicle. The 1.5L turbo engine provides strong performance in a practical package. Manual transmission exclusivity appeals to driving purists.

458
Total Complaints
0
Total Recalls
17
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
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Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

2023 2022
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2002 2006 2009

Common Problem Categories

Steering 262
Air Bags 40
Unknown Or Other 24
Lane Departure 22
Engine 18

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2025 6 0 0 0 Good
2024 10 0 0 0 Good
2023 130 0 0 0 Avoid
2022 174 0 2 0 Avoid
2020 8 0 0 0 Good
2019 20 0 0 0 Average
2016 2 0 0 0 Good
2015 20 0 0 0 Average
2013 2 0 0 0 Good
2012 18 0 0 0 Average
2011 2 0 0 0 Good
2010 8 0 0 0 Good
2009 4 0 0 0 Good
2008 22 0 0 0 Average
2007 16 0 4 0 Average
2006 8 0 0 0 Good
2002 8 0 0 0 Good

Honda Civic Si Years to Avoid

The 2022 Civic Si generated the most complaints, primarily concerning infotainment issues and early production quality. The 11th-generation 2022 models had software glitches and touchscreen responsiveness problems. Some owners reported excessive rev hang and clutch engagement concerns. The audio system quality was criticized compared to previous generations. The 2017-2018 10th-generation models had oil dilution concerns with the 1.5T engine in cold climates. For 2022+, software updates address many concerns but early production examples may have more issues.

Best Honda Civic Si Years

The 2016 Civic Si, representing the final 9th-generation, offers proven reliability without turbo complexity. The 2019-2021 10th-generation models show refined turbo performance with fewer complaints. For the newest generation, 2023+ models benefit from production improvements. A 2019-2021 model offers the best balance of modern features and proven reliability.

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