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Honda · Compact · 2021–2024

Honda Civic FL

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

★★★★★
4.0 / 5.0 · Based on 4 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

310–329 PS

2.0L VTEC Turbo Benzin

80,000 km, zero failures — Ring king, daily driver

Legendary!
Most Reliable Engine

143–148 PS

2.0L i-MMD e:HEV Benzin

3 weaknesses

Good Choice

Generations

Engine Overview

The Honda Civic FL is available with 2 engine variants — from 126 to 329 hp.

1.5L VTEC Turbo · Benziner· 182 PS
2021 2024
Be Careful 4 weaknesses
2.0L i-MMD e:HEV · Benziner Hybrid· 143 PS
2022 2024
Good Choice 3 weaknesses
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The Honda 1.5L VTEC Turbo (Benziner, 182 PS) has the L15B (1.5L VTEC Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.

The Honda 2.0L i-MMD e:HEV (Benziner Hybrid, 143 PS) has the LFC1 (2.0L i-MMD e:HEV) — rated: "Good Choice", 3 known weaknesses.

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
●Steering Stick-Slip Effect on the Motorway

On the motorway the steering wheel feels sluggish and overly stiff in the straight-ahead position, making small course corrections difficult. Owners and testers have documented this behaviour.

Symptoms: Steering wheel feels sluggish and overly stiff around centre at motorway speeds; small corrections require noticeably more effort than expected.
Ad steering Civic FLEPS Honda Civic 2022
 Low
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Below Average
987 complaints · 2021–2024
Steering
772 ⚠ 28
Collision Avoidance
100 ⚠ 6
Lane Departure
75 ⚠ 6
Electrical
55 ⚠ 4
Other
47 ⚠ 1

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Steering (772 complaints)
⚠ Collision Avoidance (100 complaints)
⚠ Lane Departure (75 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 33 weaknesses have been documented for the Honda Civic FL (2021–2024) — 21 engine-related and 12 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Steering, Brakes, Electronics, Gearbox. Considered reliable: P10A2 (1.0L VTEC Turbo), LFC1 (2.0L i-MMD e:HEV).

Civic (L15B, 2017–2022) — Be Careful: Fuel dilution of engine oil, Intake valve carbon deposits from direct injection, Timing chain wear from neglected oil changes. Power: 182 PS.

Civic (K20C1, 2022–2024) — Be Careful: Fuel pump recall 2018/2019 FK8, 3rd/4th gear synchro failure under track use, Intake valve carbon deposits — direct injection. Power: 329 PS.

What to watch out for with the Honda Civic? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Honda Civic FL have? +
The Honda Civic FL has 21 known engine weaknesses and 12 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Honda Civic FL? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Good choice: P10A2 (1.0L VTEC Turbo), LFC1 (2.0L i-MMD e:HEV). The most reliable engine is the LFC1 (2.0L i-MMD e:HEV) with the lowest risk score. The most fun to drive is the K20C1 (2.0L VTEC Turbo).
Which Honda Civic FL engine is the most reliable? +
The {code} ({displacement}) is the most reliable engine in the Honda Civic FL. It has the lowest risk score of all available engines and is rated "Good Choice". However, there are 3 known weaknesses to be aware of.
Which Honda Civic FL engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Honda Civic FL — rated: "Legendary!". {description} 320 hp, multilink rear back, adaptive suspension with real spread between Comfort and Track. The gearbox is the crown jewel. Rev-match splits opinion: gimmick or legit tool? Long-term test: 80,000 km, zero technical failures. Too heavy? 166 kg up on the EP3 — but the Ring record shuts that argument down.
Is the Honda Civic FL worth buying used? +
The Honda Civic FL is a good choice as a used car — 2 of 4 engine variants are rated 'Good Choice'.
What horsepower variants are available for the Honda Civic FL? +
The Honda Civic FL is available with engine variants from 126 to 329 hp. Petrol: P10A2 (1.0L VTEC Turbo), L15B (1.5L VTEC Turbo), K20C1 (2.0L VTEC Turbo), LFC1 (2.0L i-MMD e:HEV).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee