Honda Civic Type R: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Honda Civic Type R model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 523 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 38.2 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2018 | 602 | 2 | 26 | 4 | 55.8 Medium | STEERING |
Across 2 model years, the 2018 Honda Civic Type R carries the highest severity index (55.8, driven by steering), while the 2017 is the cleanest at 38.2.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.