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2023 Honda CIVIC TYPE R

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2023 Honda CIVIC TYPE R has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (50% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2023 honda civic type-r. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact followed the road with a slight left curve. the contact stated that while turning the steering wheel to the left and then attempting to straighten the steering wheel, the steering wheel was.

6

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

3 complaints
50%
  • The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact followed the road with a slight left curve. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel to the left and then attempting to straighten the steering wheel, the steering wheel was
  • The contact's wife owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized in the direction that the steering wheel was turned. The contact stated that because of the failure, the steering wheel failed to return to center. The contact was forced
  • The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); 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 repair. The manufa
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact followed the road with a slight left curve. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel to the left and then attempting to straighten the steering wheel, the steering wheel was

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints
17%
  • The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive and unintendedly decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle regained normal functions shortly after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive and unintendedly decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle regained normal functions shortly after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaints
17%
  • The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive and unintendedly decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle regained normal functions shortly after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive and unintendedly decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle regained normal functions shortly after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints
17%
  • The engine is making a knocking noise, but there’s no code or check engine light. The noise is more pronounced when the vehicle is idling and when you apply and release the brakes. Start the car, let it warm up on idle, open the oil cap, apply the brakes, and then release them. The noise becomes lou
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The engine is making a knocking noise, but there’s no code or check engine light. The noise is more pronounced when the vehicle is idling and when you apply and release the brakes. Start the car, let it warm up on idle, open the oil cap, apply the brakes, and then release them. The noise becomes lou

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • STEERING: The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact followed the road with a slight left curve. The contact stated that while turning the steering wheel to the left and then attempting to straighten the steering wheel, the steering wheel was

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

  • ELECTRICAL: The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive and unintendedly decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle regained normal functions shortly after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable

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

  • FUEL SYSTEM: The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive and unintendedly decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle regained normal functions shortly after the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable

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

  • BRAKES: The engine is making a knocking noise, but there’s no code or check engine light. The noise is more pronounced when the vehicle is idling and when you apply and release the brakes. Start the car, let it warm up on idle, open the oil cap, apply the brakes, and then release them. The noise becomes lou

    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

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At a Glance

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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