2019 Honda Civic body problems

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · Body · 63,797 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH into a parking lot on a hot day, a loud booming sound resembling a gunshot occurred upon depressing the brake pedal. No exterior damage was observed. Upon opening the trunk, the contact discovered plastic debris, screws, and springs from the trunk spring assembly. The dealer was contacted and advised that no recall coverage was available. The dealer stated that the failure might have been caused by hydraulic pressure. The required replacement parts were initially backordered but later became available. The contact found similar complaints regarding the issue and associated the failure with TSB Number: 22-013/A22-013. The manufacturer was notified by phone and filed a case; however, the manufacturer confirmed the repair was not covered under warranty or the TSB. The failure mileage was approximately 63,797.

Filed Oct 31, 2025 · Body · AL

Immediately after closing the trunk, the trunk lid torsion bar snapped. The trunk lid will no longer stay up and is very heavy to open. If this had happened when the trunk was open, it could have broken my neck. Honda is aware of this issue in vehicles from 2016-2020. There is a technical service bulletin (22-013) but no recall. I feel this is a physical safety hazard to anyone who owns these cars.

Filed Mar 6, 2024 · Body · TX

I purchased my car in December 2018. My car is a 2019 Honda Civic SI coupe I didn’t have any problems with my car other than two big dents on the top next to my sunroof. I notified the dealership in the beginning of summer of 2022 and they looked at it and told me that that was caused by me going too fast on a corner He literally told me with a straight face and I was very mad so I took it to a body shop Explain to him and showed him what the problem was. He then told me that he had another car come in for the same problem and I’m wondering if anybody else is having the same problem. The Body shop owner told me that that was caused by some weak points on the structure from the sunroof and to repair it. They would have to take some of the interior out and straighten it out from the inside if anyone else is having this problem, please let me know.

Filed Sep 5, 2023 · Body · CA

My 2019 Honda Civic is experiencing paint chipping on the mirrors and door handles. I've noticed others reporting similar problems. The paint is literally bubbling off. When I contacted Honda of America, they acknowledged that it's atypical and indicative of a product defect, but stated they couldn't assist as it's out of warranty and no recalls have been issued at this time. It’s crazy to me a car that spends the majority of the time in a garage has this type of issue. Keep in mind that I live in Southern California where we don’t experience much in the realm of harsh weather.

Filed Mar 7, 2023 · Body · NY

On 01/15/2023 my son was driving on a highway in our 2019 Honda Civic LX when he heard a scary grinding sound under the car. He was forced to stop on the side of the highway only to discover that the splash shield at the bottom of the car was almost disconnected from the car itself. Upon closer inspection at home, we discovered that splash shield is only held in place by 3 fasteners instead of 8 that is needed. Quick internet search shows numerous cases when the splash shield is not installed correctly after the oil change causing it to disconnect eventually. The oil change on the was performed on 08/01/2022 at HONDA CITY dealership. No one touched the bottom of the car afterwards. We contacted the dealership and on 01/16 I had a conversation with a manager who advised to visit it. On 01/17 my son went there and was told that it disconnected for unknown reasons and dealership is not responsible. The dealership manager stated, engine splash cover disconnected by “natural causes”. An unexpected loud grinding noise while driving on a highway almost caused an accident (he almost lost control of the car). If it is a design issue (as stated there are numerous cases of engine splash guard disconnecting documented online) I believe Honda must issue a recall to replace it / address the issue.

Filed Feb 9, 2023 · Body · MS

My trunk opens on it’s own while riding down the road! Every day several times a day I have to pull over and close my trunk because it opens on its own! It’s very dangerous as I have had things fly out of my truck bc of this! I just bought the car in October 2022! There are a lot of other complaints online when I looked up why does my trunk keep opening on my 2019 civic! From my understanding it is the 2019-2020 Honda civics! IT HAPPENS EVERY DAY!

Filed Oct 3, 2022 · Body · AZ

This year, the paint on both side view mirrors and door handles started chipping away. The vehicle is a 2019, so it is less than 4 years old. There is no reason that the paint in those specific areas should be chipping away already except for a factory defect.

Filed Sep 6, 2022 · Body · FL

The paint on my 2019 Civic Coupe began to completely flake off inside the fuel door jam. The primer is completely exposed. There was no scratching or dent or any kind of impact that could have brought on the paint damage since the area is tucked away. I brought my car to the dealership today and they took pictures to document the occurrence and are escalating my concerns. Hopefully this will be covered under Honda's extended paint warranty (which I've read only affects certain models and years).

Filed Feb 5, 2021 · Body · 15,000 miles · FL

Paint cracks and chips off side mirror caps, both passenger and driver side, after only a year.

Filed Dec 17, 2020 · Body · 10,300 miles · FL

Small dings on the rear part of the car, window specifically behind the rear windows, on the rear pillar on both sides