2007 HONDA CIVIC Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Honda Civic. This model year has 1,203 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Suspension Failures.
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Worst 2007 Honda Civic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Suspension Failures
Engine Problems
Visibility
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Honda Civic. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 246 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 244 | 3 | 5 | — | |
| Visibility | 176 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 156 | 26 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 103 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 74 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 70 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 67 | — | 2 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 55 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 43 | 8 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 42 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 37 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 28 | 6 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 26 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 24 | 4 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 24 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 16 | 2 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I Am Not Sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2007 Honda Civic. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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I financed a 2007 Honda Civic on July 30 2025, this car has a faulty fuel pump from Roseville car group. There is no check engine light on, this just appeared this afternoon Aug 2nd 2025.
About a month ago, I brought my vehicle to a Honda-specialized shop, which has been servicing Hondas exclusively for over 30 years, due to a power steering issue. During the inspection, they informed me that my car is covered under a service bulletin (1048 or 10 048) related to a…
Coolant leaking out looked at engine block it is leaking from there started to overheating
Engine block cracked causing coolant leak as confirmed by an ase mechanic. A replacement engine is needed at a cost of $5k-6k. I’m [XXX] old and can’t afford the cost. honda customer service was called and they said it was my responsibility to fix their manufacturing engine defe…
In the manual it does not show how to use a pool noodle/towel to help with car seats install
At just over 130K miles, we have a cracked engine block.
Cracked engine block to the front, lower passenger sideof the engine block behind of the catalytic converter. Issue unknowingly began when commuting on the freeway until car was left parked for an hour. Coolant had puddled under the car in that time and upon inspection noted drie…
Engine Block Cracked. Coolant all leaked out of water jacket. (concurrent with TSB 10-048) Yes it is available for inspection. Car Over Heated, while traveling at speed. Manufacturer is denying inspection. No warning lamps, or lights.
Transmission issue Started from no where, I keep my car maintained all the time, making sure of oil, other maintenance. Even exterior cleaning. After checking with many places and online they mentioned it’s the 3rd clutch for the transmission. I have the same issue after driving…
Transmission issue reported and the mechanic was surprised bc the car was running very well and I maintain it all the times. Engine light was on as well as the D was blinking Green at the time. Very Safety concerns when the car does have this issues, the car can’t shift to next s…
cracked engine block
The engine block is cracked and is available for inspection upon request. My safety is put at risk when my car overheats regularly. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance represe…
UNKNOWN. This has been an ongoing problem for years. I finally retired and had enough time to trace it down Water was getting on the floor of my car on passenger side after substantial rainfall. Extended shoulder harness webbing as far as it would go and found webbing soaking we…
2007 Honda Civic with cracked engine block. Problem is well documented yet concealed. Honda knows the car was possibly defective but issued no recall
Honda put out a warranty extension of ten years for certain Civic models for a known casting issue that led to a cracked engine block. Rather than issuing a recall, they settled some law suits and did a warranty extension. I recently purchased a 2007 Civic from a relative who was…
Engine block failure leaking coolant in cylinders 3 and 4. According to Honda Civic forums, this is a common problem with the 2006-2009 Honda civics.
CRACKED ENGINE BLOCK
Both sun visors (driver and passenger) fail to stay in their position, resulting in them rotating down, CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD; OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY THRU FRONT WINDSHIELD. Additionally because the visors don't stay in their position, they hang down creating AN IMMEDIATE SAF…
Block engine started leaking coolant all of a sudden car never overheated.This happen while I was driving in freeway all I saw was smoke coming from under my hood.i had quite a few a cars in my life and I never seen a block engine just leaking coolant from 2 places in the front a…
I have a 2007 Honda Civic with 129K miles. 5/27/2022: First, we had a leak on drivers side and had to replace the steering rack, tie rod ends, hoses which cost $3K. Exactly a month later, my car started leaking from the passenger side. They stated the engine block is cracked and …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2007 Honda Civic.
Recalls for 2007 Honda Civic
9 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2007 Honda Civic. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2007 Honda Civic — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Honda Civic reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2007 Honda Civic has 1,203 NHTSA owner complaints, 48 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Suspension Failures (246 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda Civic?▾
#1: Suspension Failures (246 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (244 complaints). #3: Visibility (176 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Honda Civic?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2007 Honda Civic?▾
The 2007 Honda Civic has 48 crash-related complaints and 9 fire reports out of 1,203 total NHTSA complaints. 71 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2007 Honda Civic have any recalls?▾
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2007 Honda Civic. The largest issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Honda Civic?▾
The 2007 Honda Civic has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Suspension Failures issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Civic reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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