2011 Honda Civic

122 serious complaints of 172, the most about air bags (52) and brakes (26); per car on the road, 0.4× this model's usual year. 9 recalls.

What owners report

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 honda civic. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Aug 2016

“Front brake pads completely bare. I am an older woman driver who does not endure much stop and go traffic. Never owned a car where brake pads failed/worn in just 1 1/2 years of driving. All other cars owned by family have brake pads last 80k miles.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Oct 2012

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only. (A18-066, Jun 2018)
• Extended coverage Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028) (19-003-1, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage On august 13, 2013, american honda announced two warranty extensions for some 2006-2011 civic vehicles. (A-PAS-09132013-9, Sep 2013)
• Extended coverage The exterior paint on the hood and the leading edge of the front fenders may crack or look chalky or cloudy. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit. (Service, Sep 2014)
• Extended coverage Today, January 30, 2014, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for all 2009-11 Civic Hybrid vehicles for IMA batteries that may prematurely deteriorate, decreasing the capacity of the battery. To increase customer confidence, American Honda is extending the warranty on the IMA battery… (DLR MSG, Jan 2015)
• Extended coverage Honda: see document search button for owners letter. Civic hybrid: extended warranty on 2009-2011 non-pzev civic hybrid ima battery modules to match pzev modules. *lj (15-006, Mar 2015)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

172 owner complaints · 9 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 24–41 mpg · NHTSA: 3 of 5 stars · 2011 trims and features