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2019 Honda CIVIC TYPE R

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2019 Honda CIVIC TYPE R has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (71% of all complaints), specifically: while driving on the freeway at 70 mph, my car started sputtering and out of instinct i placed the gear into neutral. shortly after doing that the car died while moving. i tried a rolling/moving restart on the car by placing it in 6th gear, hold the clutch in and restart the ignition with no luck. c.

7

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

5 complaints
71%
  • While driving on the freeway at 70 mph, my car started sputtering and out of instinct I placed the gear into neutral. Shortly after doing that the car died while moving. I tried a rolling/moving restart on the car by placing it in 6th gear, hold the clutch in and restart the ignition with no luck. C
  • The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall
  • Recall for fuel pump still pending
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

While driving on the freeway at 70 mph, my car started sputtering and out of instinct I placed the gear into neutral. Shortly after doing that the car died while moving. I tried a rolling/moving restart on the car by placing it in 6th gear, hold the clutch in and restart the ignition with no luck. C

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints
14%
  • The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repai
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repai

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

1 complaints
14%
    Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

    Estimated Repair Costs

    FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
    $500
    ENGINE(~50K mi)
    $500
    TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
    $500

    Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

    🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

    Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

    • FUEL SYSTEM: While driving on the freeway at 70 mph, my car started sputtering and out of instinct I placed the gear into neutral. Shortly after doing that the car died while moving. I tried a rolling/moving restart on the car by placing it in 6th gear, hold the clutch in and restart the ignition with no luck. C

      Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

    • ENGINE: The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repai

      Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

    • TRANSMISSION:

      Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

    • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

    Honda CIVIC TYPE R — Year Comparison

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    NHTSA Safety Rating

    No NHTSA safety rating available

    At a Glance

    Complaints
    7
    Recalls
    0
    Fire reports
    0
    Crash reports
    0
    Injury reports
    0
    Segment avg
    80

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