Honda Civic Type R years to avoid
No model year of the Honda Civic Type R stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Honda Civic Type R years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Honda Civic Type R complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Honda Civic Type R problems
All model years combined.
- Steering9
- Fuel system9
- Engine8
- Electrical6
- Transmission5
- Brakes4
- Visibility3
- Airbags3
- Wheels1
- Body1
Honda Civic Type R problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 4 | Steering | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 1 | Visibility | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 10 | Steering | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2021 | - | 12 | Engine | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2020 | - | 1 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 7 | Fuel system | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | - | 6 | Brakes | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2017 | - | 2 | Brakes | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the Honda Civic Type R
What years of the Honda Civic Type R should you avoid?
No single model year of the Honda Civic Type R has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Honda Civic Type R?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Honda Civic Type R?
Steering, with 9 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (9) and engine (8).
How many recalls does the Honda Civic Type R have?
6 recalls between 2017 and 2025. The 2023 model year has the most, with 2.
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